O objetivo do presente estudo clínico randomizado e controlado foi de avaliar e comparar o nível ósseo marginal (NOM) ao redor de implantes de diâmetro reduzido (IDRs - 3,3 mm) confeccionados em uma liga de titânio/zircônio e titânio puro instalados em regiões de molares inferiores após um ano das próteses estarem em função. Dez pacientes participaram do estudo. Em cada paciente um IDR de titânio com adição de zircônio (TiZr; Grupo Teste) e um IDR de titânio puro (Ti; Grupo Controle) foram instalados de forma randomizada em áreas contralaterais de molares inferiores. Após 8 semanas de cicatrização, as próteses metalocerâmicas foram instaladas e os pacientes foram incluídos em um programa de controle de placa bacteriana. Radiografias periapicais foram utilizadas para avaliar o NOM nas faces mesial e distal dos implantes. Essas medidas foram realizadas imediatamente após a instalação das próteses (T1) e um ano após as próteses estarem em função (T2). Além disso, profundidade clínica de sondagem, sangramento à sondagem, supuração, placa bacteriana visível, e mobilidade do implante foram avaliados para a determinação das taxas de sucesso e sobrevivência do implante. Após 1 ano de acompanhamento, a média da mudança do nível ósseo periimplantar marginal nas faces interproximais foi de 0,32±0,27 e 0,35±0,24 mm nos sítios do Grupo Teste e Controle, respectivamente (p> 0,05). Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos. Além disso, não houve falhas nos implantes neste período de acompanhamento e os valores médios das variáveis clínicas estudas também foram similares entre os grupos (p> 0,05). Desta forma, este trabalho sugere que IDRs feitos da liga titânio/zircônio ou de titânio puro, podem ser igualmente usados para suportar coroas unitárias em regiões posteriores da mandíbula. / The aim of the present randomized controlled trial study was to analyze marginal bone loss (MBL) and clinical parameters around narrow-diameter implants (NDIs - 3.3 mm) made of titanium/zirconium alloy (TiZr) in comparison to commercially pure titanium (cpTi) installed in the molar region of the mandible after one year in function. Ten patients participated in the study. A TiZr and a cpTi NDI were randomly installed in contralateral molar sites of the mandible of each patient in a split-mouth design. Eight weeks after healing, all metal-ceramic single crowns were adapted to the implants and patients were enrolled in a plaque control program. MBL at the mesial and distal aspects of the implants were evaluated by comparing periapical radiographs taken immediately after prosthesis installation (T1) and one year after loading (T2). Clinical probing depth, bleeding on probing, suppuration, visible plaque, and implant mobility were evaluated to determine implant success and survival rates. Mean MBL at the interproximal aspects of TiZr implant sites was 0.32±0.27 mm, while at cpTi implant sites MBL was 0.35±0.24 mm (p> 0.05). Both TiZr and cpTi NDIs presented 100% implant survival and success rates, with no significant differences in the clinical parameters studied (p> 0.05). In conclusion, TiZr and cpTi NDIs presented similar outcomes after one year in function in the molar region of the mandible. The results suggest that TiZr and cpTi NDIs may be equally used to support single crowns in the posterior area of the mouth. However, further studies with longer follow-up periods are necessary to confirm these findings.

A utilização de implantes osseointegráveis como substituto dentário tornou-se amplamente adotada desde a instalação e relato de sucesso dos primeiros implantes em seres humanos. A cirurgia para instalação de implantes osseointegráveis pode ser realizada em dois estágios, aguardando-se o período de osseointegração para confecção da prótese de transição ou definitiva; ou por estágio único, conhecida como carga imediata ou função imediata. Ambas as técnicas necessitam da confecção de um alvéolo cirúrgico, para isto utiliza-se de brocas em aço inoxidável. Durante a perfuração do alvéolo promove-se o aumento da temperatura da broca devido à fricção, aquecendo o tecido ósseo adjacente e podendo provocar a Necrose Óssea Térmica. A queima pode acometer uma pequena parte cortical ou comprometer todo alvéolo cirúrgico. A proposição deste trabalho foi analisar microscopicamente a existência ou não da necrose óssea térmica provocada por brocas durante a confecção de alvéolos cirúrgicos para implantes osseointegráveis quanto: à comparação entre broca nova e broca com desgaste; a interferência da irrigação externa. Além disso, propõe-se demonstrar por achados microscópicos o comportamento tecidual e celular frente a essas variantes. Para o estudo foram utilizados cinco pedaços de costela bovina removidas um dia após a morte do animal. Para o estudo as variantes foram: brocas novas, brocas velhas, presença ou não de irrigação externa. Os corpos de prova foram divididos em 4 grupos (N=5), combinando-se todas as possibilidades de variância. Após as perfurações, seguindo-se o protocolo de dilatação progressiva (BRÅNEMARK, 1980), confeccionaram-se lâminas histológicas para análise em microscopia óptica de luz. Com a contagem das células (osteócitos normais e osteócitos com núcleo picnótico) e das lacunas (osteoplastos), quantificou-se a viabilidade óssea de acordo com a necrose óssea térmica provocada durante o aquecimento friccional. Após análise estatística (p≤0,05), verificou-se que as perfurações realizadas utilizando-se de irrigação externa 58,46% dos osteócitos apresentavam-se normais (viáveis), 30,15%, com lacunas vazias e 11,38% com os núcleos picnóticos. Já as perfurações confeccionadas por brocas desgastadas resultaram em 35,93% dos osteócitos normais, 16,18% com núcleos picnóticos e 47,89% de lacunas vazias. Correlacionando as variantes broca e irrigação, verifica-se a predominância de osteócitos normais como sinal de viabilidade óssea nos grupos: com irrigação e broca nova (66,10%) e com irrigação e brocas desgastadas (50,82%). Nos grupos onde os alvéolos foram realizados com brocas novas sem irrigação e de brocas desgastadas sem irrigação, observa-se a inviabilidade óssea pela predominância de osteócitos com núcleo picnótico e lacunas vazias, demonstrando a degeneração celular provocada pelo calor. Após o estudo, concluímos que a irrigação externa e a qualidade do corte das brocas são fundamentais e influenciam na manutenção da viabilidade óssea. Além disso, microscopicamente as células ósseas demonstram alterações morfológicas após o aquecimento friccional. / The use of osseointegrated implants as dental substitute became widely adopted since the installation of the first implant in human beings. The surgery for installation of osseointegrated implants can be carried through in two stages, waiting the period for osseointegration to do the definitive prosthesis or; in one stage, known as immediate loading or immediate function. Both the techniques need the confection of a surgical alveolus, for this are used stainless steel drills. During the alveolus perforation the friction increases the drill temperature which promotes the heating on adjacent bone tissue favoring the thermal osteonecrosis. The heating can commit a small cortical part or compromise all surgical alveolus. The aim of this study was to evaluate by microscopic analysis the existence of the thermal osteonecrosis or not, comparing new and old drills and, the interference of the external irrigation. For the present investigation five pieces (N=5) of bovine ribs had been removed one day after the death of the animal. The ribs were divided in 4 groups agreeing all the variance possibilities. After the perforations, following the protocol of gradual dilatation, we confectioned histological blades for analysis by light microscopy. We quantified the osseous viability by counting of the normal osteocytes, osteocytes with pyknotic nuclei and the empty lacunae. After statistical analysis (p≤0.05), we verified that the perforations done using external irrigation 58.46% of the osteocytes were presented normal (viable), 30.15% with empty lacunae and 11.38% with pyknotic nuclei. Moreover, the perforations confectioned with old drills had resulted in 35.93% of normal osteocytes, 16.18% of pyknotic nuclei and 47.89% of empty lacunae. Correlating the variants, drill and irrigation, we verified the predominance of normal osteocytes, as a signal of osseous viability, in the groups with irrigation/new drills (66.10%) and with irrigation/old drills (50.82%). In the groups, where the alveolus had been carried through with new drills without irrigation and old drills without irrigation, it was observed osseous unavailability due to the predominance of osteocytes with pyknotic nucleus and empty lacunae. Those facts demonstrate the cellular degeneration caused by the heat. In this research, we conclude that the external irrigation and the drills cutting power influence in maintenance of the osseous viability. Furthermore, microscopically the bone cells demonstrate morphologic alterations after the frictional heating.

A utilização de implantes osseointegráveis como substituto dentário tornou-se amplamente adotada desde a instalação e relato de sucesso dos primeiros implantes em seres humanos. A cirurgia para instalação de implantes osseointegráveis pode ser realizada em dois estágios, aguardando-se o período de osseointegração para confecção da prótese de transição ou definitiva; ou por estágio único, conhecida como carga imediata ou função imediata. Ambas as técnicas necessitam da confecção de um alvéolo cirúrgico, para isto utiliza-se de brocas em aço inoxidável. Durante a perfuração do alvéolo promove-se o aumento da temperatura da broca devido à fricção, aquecendo o tecido ósseo adjacente e podendo provocar a Necrose Óssea Térmica. A queima pode acometer uma pequena parte cortical ou comprometer todo alvéolo cirúrgico. A proposição deste trabalho foi analisar microscopicamente a existência ou não da necrose óssea térmica provocada por brocas durante a confecção de alvéolos cirúrgicos para implantes osseointegráveis quanto: à comparação entre broca nova e broca com desgaste; a interferência da irrigação externa. Além disso, propõe-se demonstrar por achados microscópicos o comportamento tecidual e celular frente a essas variantes. Para o estudo foram utilizados cinco pedaços de costela bovina removidas um dia após a morte do animal. Para o estudo as variantes foram: brocas novas, brocas velhas, presença ou não de irrigação externa. Os corpos de prova foram divididos em 4 grupos (N=5), combinando-se todas as possibilidades de variância. Após as perfurações, seguindo-se o protocolo de dilatação progressiva (BRÅNEMARK, 1980), confeccionaram-se lâminas histológicas para análise em microscopia óptica de luz. Com a contagem das células (osteócitos normais e osteócitos com núcleo picnótico) e das lacunas (osteoplastos), quantificou-se a viabilidade óssea de acordo com a necrose óssea térmica provocada durante o aquecimento friccional. Após análise estatística (p≤0,05), verificou-se que as perfurações realizadas utilizando-se de irrigação externa 58,46% dos osteócitos apresentavam-se normais (viáveis), 30,15%, com lacunas vazias e 11,38% com os núcleos picnóticos. Já as perfurações confeccionadas por brocas desgastadas resultaram em 35,93% dos osteócitos normais, 16,18% com núcleos picnóticos e 47,89% de lacunas vazias. Correlacionando as variantes broca e irrigação, verifica-se a predominância de osteócitos normais como sinal de viabilidade óssea nos grupos: com irrigação e broca nova (66,10%) e com irrigação e brocas desgastadas (50,82%). Nos grupos onde os alvéolos foram realizados com brocas novas sem irrigação e de brocas desgastadas sem irrigação, observa-se a inviabilidade óssea pela predominância de osteócitos com núcleo picnótico e lacunas vazias, demonstrando a degeneração celular provocada pelo calor. Após o estudo, concluímos que a irrigação externa e a qualidade do corte das brocas são fundamentais e influenciam na manutenção da viabilidade óssea. Além disso, microscopicamente as células ósseas demonstram alterações morfológicas após o aquecimento friccional. / The use of osseointegrated implants as dental substitute became widely adopted since the installation of the first implant in human beings. The surgery for installation of osseointegrated implants can be carried through in two stages, waiting the period for osseointegration to do the definitive prosthesis or; in one stage, known as immediate loading or immediate function. Both the techniques need the confection of a surgical alveolus, for this are used stainless steel drills. During the alveolus perforation the friction increases the drill temperature which promotes the heating on adjacent bone tissue favoring the thermal osteonecrosis. The heating can commit a small cortical part or compromise all surgical alveolus. The aim of this study was to evaluate by microscopic analysis the existence of the thermal osteonecrosis or not, comparing new and old drills and, the interference of the external irrigation. For the present investigation five pieces (N=5) of bovine ribs had been removed one day after the death of the animal. The ribs were divided in 4 groups agreeing all the variance possibilities. After the perforations, following the protocol of gradual dilatation, we confectioned histological blades for analysis by light microscopy. We quantified the osseous viability by counting of the normal osteocytes, osteocytes with pyknotic nuclei and the empty lacunae. After statistical analysis (p≤0.05), we verified that the perforations done using external irrigation 58.46% of the osteocytes were presented normal (viable), 30.15% with empty lacunae and 11.38% with pyknotic nuclei. Moreover, the perforations confectioned with old drills had resulted in 35.93% of normal osteocytes, 16.18% of pyknotic nuclei and 47.89% of empty lacunae. Correlating the variants, drill and irrigation, we verified the predominance of normal osteocytes, as a signal of osseous viability, in the groups with irrigation/new drills (66.10%) and with irrigation/old drills (50.82%). In the groups, where the alveolus had been carried through with new drills without irrigation and old drills without irrigation, it was observed osseous unavailability due to the predominance of osteocytes with pyknotic nucleus and empty lacunae. Those facts demonstrate the cellular degeneration caused by the heat. In this research, we conclude that the external irrigation and the drills cutting power influence in maintenance of the osseous viability. Furthermore, microscopically the bone cells demonstrate morphologic alterations after the frictional heating.

Durante a confecção do alvéolo, promove-se o aumento da temperatura da broca devido à fricção, aquecendo o tecido ósseo adjacente e seus componentes celulares, podendo provocar a Necrose Óssea Térmica. A necrose óssea térmica deteriora a porção orgânica do tecido ósseo (tanto matriz óssea como as células), bem como as células diferenciadas e indiferenciadas presentes na circulação sanguínea e medula óssea local. Alguns trabalhos demonstraram que o aquecimento ósseo acima de 47oC por 1 minuto provoca tal fenômeno. Atualmente existem variações na técnica de perfuração com objetivo de diminuir o grau de aquecimento e aumentar as taxas de sucesso dos tratamentos reabilitadores. Sabemos que nem todos os profissionais são cautelosos em utilizar materiais de qualidade e que mesmo os materiais com qualidade, após repetido uso, perdem a eficácia. Seria ideal que o implante osseointegrável gerenciasse a remoção destas áreas de necrose óssea térmica, independentemente da execução correta da técnica de perfuração e da qualidade das brocas. Com isso, garantiríamos que o tecido ósseo poderia se reparar ao redor dos implantes da melhor maneira possível. Neste trabalho avaliamos a eficácia de 3 modelos de implante com câmaras coletoras funcionais diferentes, em tecido ósseo de minipig. O implante com câmara coletora interna demonstrou-se 37,22% mais eficaz que o implante com câmaras externas e 3 arestas cortantes, quando os alvéolos eram confeccionados sem irrigação e com brocas desgastadas. O implante com câmaras coletoras externas e 4 arestas também demonstrou-se eficaz, porém manteve 83,75% das células viáveis enquanto que no grupo com câmaras internas este resultado foi de 91,39%. / The manufacture of the alveolus can increase the temperature of the drill due to friction heating the adjacent bone tissue and its cellular components, this phenomenon is known by thermal osteonecrosis. The thermal osteonecrosis deteriorates the organic portion of bone (bone matrix and cells), as well as undifferentiated and differentiated cells circulating in the blood and bone marrow. Some studies have demonstrated that bone heating above 47oC for 1 minute causes this phenomenon. Currently there are variations in drilling technique aiming to reduce the heating degree and increase the success rates of rehabilitation treatments. We know that not all professionals are cautious of using quality materials and even the materials with quality after repeated use, lose their effectiveness. Would be ideal that implants manages and removes these areas with thermal osteonecrosis, regardless of the technique of implementing the drilling and the quality of drills. With this, we ensure that bone tissue could possibly repair around implants in the best way. In this study we evaluated the efficacy of 3 implant models with different functional collecting chambers in minipigs bone tissue. The implant with internal collection chamber proved to be 37.22% more effective than the implant with external chambers and three sharp edges, when the alveolus were manufactured without irrigation and uncut drills. The implant with external collecting chambers and four sharp edges also showed an effective but 83.75% of the cells remained viable while in the group with internal chambers this result was 91.39%.

O objetivo do presente estudo clínico randomizado e controlado foi de avaliar e comparar o nível ósseo marginal (NOM) ao redor de implantes de diâmetro reduzido (IDRs - 3,3 mm) confeccionados em uma liga de titânio/zircônio e titânio puro instalados em regiões de molares inferiores após um ano das próteses estarem em função. Dez pacientes participaram do estudo. Em cada paciente um IDR de titânio com adição de zircônio (TiZr; Grupo Teste) e um IDR de titânio puro (Ti; Grupo Controle) foram instalados de forma randomizada em áreas contralaterais de molares inferiores. Após 8 semanas de cicatrização, as próteses metalocerâmicas foram instaladas e os pacientes foram incluídos em um programa de controle de placa bacteriana. Radiografias periapicais foram utilizadas para avaliar o NOM nas faces mesial e distal dos implantes. Essas medidas foram realizadas imediatamente após a instalação das próteses (T1) e um ano após as próteses estarem em função (T2). Além disso, profundidade clínica de sondagem, sangramento à sondagem, supuração, placa bacteriana visível, e mobilidade do implante foram avaliados para a determinação das taxas de sucesso e sobrevivência do implante. Após 1 ano de acompanhamento, a média da mudança do nível ósseo periimplantar marginal nas faces interproximais foi de 0,32±0,27 e 0,35±0,24 mm nos sítios do Grupo Teste e Controle, respectivamente (p> 0,05). Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos. Além disso, não houve falhas nos implantes neste período de acompanhamento e os valores médios das variáveis clínicas estudas também foram similares entre os grupos (p> 0,05). Desta forma, este trabalho sugere que IDRs feitos da liga titânio/zircônio ou de titânio puro, podem ser igualmente usados para suportar coroas unitárias em regiões posteriores da mandíbula. / The aim of the present randomized controlled trial study was to analyze marginal bone loss (MBL) and clinical parameters around narrow-diameter implants (NDIs - 3.3 mm) made of titanium/zirconium alloy (TiZr) in comparison to commercially pure titanium (cpTi) installed in the molar region of the mandible after one year in function. Ten patients participated in the study. A TiZr and a cpTi NDI were randomly installed in contralateral molar sites of the mandible of each patient in a split-mouth design. Eight weeks after healing, all metal-ceramic single crowns were adapted to the implants and patients were enrolled in a plaque control program. MBL at the mesial and distal aspects of the implants were evaluated by comparing periapical radiographs taken immediately after prosthesis installation (T1) and one year after loading (T2). Clinical probing depth, bleeding on probing, suppuration, visible plaque, and implant mobility were evaluated to determine implant success and survival rates. Mean MBL at the interproximal aspects of TiZr implant sites was 0.32±0.27 mm, while at cpTi implant sites MBL was 0.35±0.24 mm (p> 0.05). Both TiZr and cpTi NDIs presented 100% implant survival and success rates, with no significant differences in the clinical parameters studied (p> 0.05). In conclusion, TiZr and cpTi NDIs presented similar outcomes after one year in function in the molar region of the mandible. The results suggest that TiZr and cpTi NDIs may be equally used to support single crowns in the posterior area of the mouth. However, further studies with longer follow-up periods are necessary to confirm these findings.

<p>Bone formation and bone healing were studied in the mandible, tibia and skull bones in adult, healthy and estrogen deficient rabbits implanted with different bone substitutes. </p><p>In the first study an evaluation of the differences in bone regeneration in and around solid (Alveograf *) and porous hydroxyapatite (Interpore 200*) was undertaken. The implant material was placed into experimentally made bone defects and in half of the defects hydroxyapatite was mixed with a fibrin sealant (Tisseel *). The material alone or mixed with Tisseel was also placed subperiostally in the mandible. The observation time was six month. No difference in bone regeneration was found between solid or porous hydroxyapatite granulas and the addition of Tisseel* did not seem to disturb the bone healing process. The implant material placed subperiostally did not induce bone formation nor did it provoke any bone resorption. The addition of Tisseel made the implant material much easier to handle and retain in the tissue during surgery.</p><p>Bone healing around hydroxyapatite implants was also evaluated in the second study. Experimental cavities in the mandible and tibia were filled with hydroxyapatite in granules or blocks (Interpore 200*) but now with or without autolyzed, antigen-extracted, allogeneic bone (AAA). Also in this study Tisseel* was used to facilitate the handling of the material. All cavities implanted with AAA-bone, regardless of the combination with hydroxyapatite or Tisseel, demonstrated excessive bone formation resembling exostosis formation. Thus, hydroxyapatite, both as granules and blocks, can be successfully combined with AAA bone utilizing the bone inductive capacity of AAA bone.</p><p>The same model was used to study the healing in ovariectomized animals in the third study. Bone cavities were implanted with or without AAA bone and left to heal. The results indicate that the osteoinductive capacity of AAA bone is in operation also in animals deprived of a normal estrogen production.</p><p>The effect of using AAA bone prior to implant insertion was studied in paper four. The bone-implant contact was significant higher when AAA bone had been used. The implant stability did not seem to be affected.</p><p>In paper five defects were made in skull and tibial bone in estrogen deficient animals. The deficiency of estrogen was confirmed through blood analysis, the decrease in the weight of uterus and bone mineral density. The whole body scanning with DEXA showed that the ovariectomized animals developed osteopenia. Various degree of bone formation was seen in the defects due to the influence of the bone inductive substance AAA bone. </p><p>The studies indicate that a conductive material like hydroxyapatite in granules or blocks could be useful in oral reconstructive surgery. The combination with AAA bone enhanced the bone formation in calvarial and tibial bone in healthy and estrogen deficient animals. Tisseel* could be used to facilitate handling and retention of the material in the intended position during the healing process without negative effects. </p>

Dental and orthopaedic implants are currently the solutions of choice for teeth and joint replacements with success rates continually improving, but they still have undesirable failure rates in patients who are compromised by disease or age, and who in many cases are the ones most in need. The success of titanium (Ti) implants depends on their ability to osseointegrate with the surrounding bone and this, in turn, is greatly dependent on the surface characteristics of the device. Advancements in surface analysis and surface modification techniques have improved the biological performance of metallic implants by mimicking the hierarchical structure of bone associated with regular bone remodeling. In this process, damaged bone is resorbed by osteoclasts, which produce resorption lacunae containing high microroughness generated after mineral dissolution under the ruffled border, as well as superimposed nanoscale features created by the collagen fibers left at the surface. Indeed, increasing Ti surface roughness at the micro and sub-microscale level has been shown to increase osteoblast differentiation in vitro, increase bone-to-implant contact in vivo, and accelerate healing times clinically. Recently, the clinical application of surface nanomodification of implants has been evaluated. Still, most clinically-available devices remain smooth at the nanoscale and fundamental questions remain to be elucidated about the effect of nanoroughness on the initial response of osteoblast lineage cells. Another property that could be used to control osteoblast development and the process of osseointegration is the electrical surface charge of implants. The presence of endogenous electrical signals in bone has been implicated in the processes of bone remodeling and repair. The existence of these native signals has prompted the use of external electrical stimulation to enhance bone growth in cases of fractures with delayed union or nonunion, with several in vitro and in vivo reports confirming its beneficial effects on bone formation. However, the use of electrical stimulation on Ti implants to enhance osseointegration is less understood, in part because of the lack of in vitro models that truly represent the in vivo environment. In addition, an aspect that has not been thoroughly examined is the electrical implication of implant corrosion and its effect on the surrounding tissue. Implants are exposed to extreme conditions in the body such as high pH during inflammation, and cyclic loads. These circumstances may lead to corrosion events that generate large electrochemical currents and potentials, and may cause abnormal cell and tissue responses that could be partly responsible for complications such as aseptic loosening of implants. Consequently, Ti implants with tailored surface characteristics such as nanotopography and electrical polarization, could promote bone healing and osseointegration to ensure successful outcomes for patients by mimicking the biological environment of bone without the use of systemic drugs. The objective of this thesis is to understand how surface nanostructural and electrical characteristics of Ti and Ti alloy surfaces may affect osteoblast lineage cell response in vitro for normal tissue regeneration and repair. Our central hypothesis is that combined micro/nanostructured surfaces, as well as direct stimulation of Ti surfaces with fixed direct current (DC) potentials, can enhance osteoblast differentiation.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os resultados radiográficos obtidos pelas analises de subtração radiográfica digital e linear de implantes dentários com superfície SLA e SLActive submetidos a carga funcional e sobrecarga oclusal precoce restaurados com reconstruções em cantilever (pôntico suspenso). Cinco cães beagle tiveram seus pré-molares mandibulares extraídos bilateralmente. Após três meses, retalhos foram elevados e seis implantes (três SLA e três SLActive) foram instalados em um desenho de boca dividida e aleatorização por blocos. Após quatro semanas, os implantes foram restaurados em cada lado da mandíbula da seguinte forma: uma coroa unitária com contatos oclusais estáveis (OE), uma coroa e uma unidade de cantilever com contatos oclusais excessivos (SO), e um implante protegido pela unidade em cantilever que não recebeu carga funcional (NR). Os cães foram mantidos em um programa de controle de placa periódico, durante o período do experimento. Radiografias padronizadas foram tomadas utilizando-se guias radiográficas individualizadas e padronizadas em dois momentos: na instalação das próteses e 24 semanas após o carregamento. Análises de subtração radiográfica digital e medições lineares (entre um plano projetado entre os ombros do implante e o primeiro contato implante-osso) foram realizadas. As análises estatísticas, ANOVA para medidas repetidas, ANOVA para dados equilibrados e teste t de Bonferroni foram utilizados para identificar diferenças entre as médias, entre os seis grupos avaliados: SLA OE, SLA SO, SLA NR, SLActive OE, SLActive SO e SLActive NR. Achados gerais similares foram observados para os grupos SLA e SLActive (todos os grupos OE, NR e SO) em relação ao nível ósseo peri-implantar e as dimensões das áreas indicando alterações de densidade óssea ao redor dos implantes. As mensurações lineares variaram de 1,61 mm (grupo SLActive SO) a 1,94 mm (grupo SLA SO) no tempo 0 (antes da aplicação das cargas funcionais) e 2,00 mm (grupo SLA SO) a 2,99 mm (grupo SLActive NR) na avaliação após 24 semanas, sem diferenças estatisticamente significativas dentro ou entre-grupos (p = 0,672). Com relação à área de mudança de densidade óssea, esta variou de 0,91 mm2 (grupo SLA OE) para 1,40 mm2 (grupo SLA SO), mas sem diferenças significativas entre os grupos (p = 0,568). Por outro lado, um ganho de densidade óssea estatisticamente significativa foi encontrado para o grupo SLA com sobrecarga oclusal (p = 0,012). Nenhuma diferença significativa na alteração de densidade óssea foi detectada entre os outros cinco grupos (p> 0,05). Em conclusão, a sobrecarga oclusal precoce aplicada sobre implantes restaurados com reconstruções em cantilever, não levou a mudanças significativas na altura óssea peri-implantar após 24 semanas. No entanto, a densidade óssea ao redor de implantes SLA com sobrecarga oclusal, foi significativamente maior que nos outros grupos. / The objective of this study was to evaluate the radiographic outcomes of SLA and SLActive dental implants submitted to functional load and early occlusal overload restored with cantilever reconstructions. Five beagle dogs had their mandibular premolars extracted bilaterally. After three months, flaps were raised and six implants (three SLA and three SLActive) were installed in a block-randomized split-mouth design. After four weeks, implants were restored on each side of the mandible as follows: one single crown with stable occlusal contacts (OE), one crown and a cantilever unit with overt occlusal contacts (SO), and an implant protected by the cantilever unit not submitted to functional load (NR). The dogs were maintained in a strict and periodic plaque control program during the period of the experiment. Standardized radiographies were taken using standardized and individualized radiographic stents in two distinct moments: at prostheses installation and 24-weeks after loading. Digital subtraction radiography analyses and linear measurements were performed. Statistical analyses used repeated measures ANOVA and ANOVA for balanced data and the Bonferroni Student t test to identify differences between the means of the six evaluated groups: SLA OE, SLA SO, SLA NR, SLActive OE, SLActive SO and SLActive NR. Similar findings were found for SLA and SLActive groups regarding the peri-implant bone level and the area of bone density change around implants. Baseline linear measurements ranged from 1.61 mm (SLActive SO group) to 1.94 mm (SLA SO group) at baseline, and from 2.00 mm (SLA SO group) to 2.99 mm (SLActive NR group) at the 24-week evaluation, with no statistically significant differences within- or between-groups (p=0.672). With respect to the areas of bone density change, they ranged from 0.91 mm2 (SLA OE group) to 1.40 mm2 (SLA SO group), but without significant differences between groups (p=0.568). On the other hand, a statistically significant bone density gain was found for the overloaded SLA group (p=0.012). No significant differences in bone density change were detected between the other five groups (p>0.05). In conclusion, the early occlusal overload applied to implants restored with cantilever reconstructions did not lead to significant changes in the peri-implant bone height. However, bone density around overloaded SLA implants was significantly higher than in the other groups.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os resultados radiográficos obtidos pelas analises de subtração radiográfica digital e linear de implantes dentários com superfície SLA e SLActive submetidos a carga funcional e sobrecarga oclusal precoce restaurados com reconstruções em cantilever (pôntico suspenso). Cinco cães beagle tiveram seus pré-molares mandibulares extraídos bilateralmente. Após três meses, retalhos foram elevados e seis implantes (três SLA e três SLActive) foram instalados em um desenho de boca dividida e aleatorização por blocos. Após quatro semanas, os implantes foram restaurados em cada lado da mandíbula da seguinte forma: uma coroa unitária com contatos oclusais estáveis (OE), uma coroa e uma unidade de cantilever com contatos oclusais excessivos (SO), e um implante protegido pela unidade em cantilever que não recebeu carga funcional (NR). Os cães foram mantidos em um programa de controle de placa periódico, durante o período do experimento. Radiografias padronizadas foram tomadas utilizando-se guias radiográficas individualizadas e padronizadas em dois momentos: na instalação das próteses e 24 semanas após o carregamento. Análises de subtração radiográfica digital e medições lineares (entre um plano projetado entre os ombros do implante e o primeiro contato implante-osso) foram realizadas. As análises estatísticas, ANOVA para medidas repetidas, ANOVA para dados equilibrados e teste t de Bonferroni foram utilizados para identificar diferenças entre as médias, entre os seis grupos avaliados: SLA OE, SLA SO, SLA NR, SLActive OE, SLActive SO e SLActive NR. Achados gerais similares foram observados para os grupos SLA e SLActive (todos os grupos OE, NR e SO) em relação ao nível ósseo peri-implantar e as dimensões das áreas indicando alterações de densidade óssea ao redor dos implantes. As mensurações lineares variaram de 1,61 mm (grupo SLActive SO) a 1,94 mm (grupo SLA SO) no tempo 0 (antes da aplicação das cargas funcionais) e 2,00 mm (grupo SLA SO) a 2,99 mm (grupo SLActive NR) na avaliação após 24 semanas, sem diferenças estatisticamente significativas dentro ou entre-grupos (p = 0,672). Com relação à área de mudança de densidade óssea, esta variou de 0,91 mm2 (grupo SLA OE) para 1,40 mm2 (grupo SLA SO), mas sem diferenças significativas entre os grupos (p = 0,568). Por outro lado, um ganho de densidade óssea estatisticamente significativa foi encontrado para o grupo SLA com sobrecarga oclusal (p = 0,012). Nenhuma diferença significativa na alteração de densidade óssea foi detectada entre os outros cinco grupos (p> 0,05). Em conclusão, a sobrecarga oclusal precoce aplicada sobre implantes restaurados com reconstruções em cantilever, não levou a mudanças significativas na altura óssea peri-implantar após 24 semanas. No entanto, a densidade óssea ao redor de implantes SLA com sobrecarga oclusal, foi significativamente maior que nos outros grupos. / The objective of this study was to evaluate the radiographic outcomes of SLA and SLActive dental implants submitted to functional load and early occlusal overload restored with cantilever reconstructions. Five beagle dogs had their mandibular premolars extracted bilaterally. After three months, flaps were raised and six implants (three SLA and three SLActive) were installed in a block-randomized split-mouth design. After four weeks, implants were restored on each side of the mandible as follows: one single crown with stable occlusal contacts (OE), one crown and a cantilever unit with overt occlusal contacts (SO), and an implant protected by the cantilever unit not submitted to functional load (NR). The dogs were maintained in a strict and periodic plaque control program during the period of the experiment. Standardized radiographies were taken using standardized and individualized radiographic stents in two distinct moments: at prostheses installation and 24-weeks after loading. Digital subtraction radiography analyses and linear measurements were performed. Statistical analyses used repeated measures ANOVA and ANOVA for balanced data and the Bonferroni Student t test to identify differences between the means of the six evaluated groups: SLA OE, SLA SO, SLA NR, SLActive OE, SLActive SO and SLActive NR. Similar findings were found for SLA and SLActive groups regarding the peri-implant bone level and the area of bone density change around implants. Baseline linear measurements ranged from 1.61 mm (SLActive SO group) to 1.94 mm (SLA SO group) at baseline, and from 2.00 mm (SLA SO group) to 2.99 mm (SLActive NR group) at the 24-week evaluation, with no statistically significant differences within- or between-groups (p=0.672). With respect to the areas of bone density change, they ranged from 0.91 mm2 (SLA OE group) to 1.40 mm2 (SLA SO group), but without significant differences between groups (p=0.568). On the other hand, a statistically significant bone density gain was found for the overloaded SLA group (p=0.012). No significant differences in bone density change were detected between the other five groups (p>0.05). In conclusion, the early occlusal overload applied to implants restored with cantilever reconstructions did not lead to significant changes in the peri-implant bone height. However, bone density around overloaded SLA implants was significantly higher than in the other groups.

Within the field of radiotherapy treatments of tumour diseases, the hunt for more accurate and effective treatment methods is a continuous process. For some years ion-beam based radiotherapy, especially the proton-beam based applications, has increased in popularity and availability. The main reason behind this is the fact that ion-beam based applications make it possible to modulate the dose after the planning target volume (PTV) defined by the radiation oncologist. This means that it becomes possible to spare tissue in another way, which might result in more effective treatments, especially in the vicinity of radio sensitive organs. Ion-beam based treatments are however more sensitive to uncertainties in PTV position and beam range as ion-beams have a fixed range depending on target media and initial energy, as opposed to the conventional x-ray beams that do not really have a defined range. Instead their intensity decreases exponentially at a rate dependent of the initial energy and target media. Therefore density heterogeneities result in uncertainties in the planned treatments. As the plans normally are created using a CT-images, for which metallic implants can yield increased heterogeneities both from the implants themselves and so called metal artifacts (distortions in the images caused by different processes as the X-rays used in image acquisition goes through metals). Metallic implants affects the accuracy of a treatment, and therefore also the related risks, so it is important to have an idea of the magnitude of the impact. Therefore the aim of this study is to estimate the impact on a proton-beam based treatment plan for six cranial implants. These were one Ti-mesh implant, one temporal plate implant, one burr-hole cover implant and three craniofix implants of different sizes, which all are commonly seen at the Skandion clinic. Also the ability of the treatment planning system (TPS), used at the clinic, to simulate the effects on the plans caused by the implants is to be studied. From this result it should be estimated if the margins and practices in place at the clinic, for when it is required to aim the beam through the implant, are sufficient or if they should be changed. This study consisted of one test on the range shift effects and one test on the lateral dose distribution changes, with one preparational test in the form of a calibration of Gafchromic EBT3 films. The range shift test was performed on three of the implants, excluding the three craniofix implants using a water phantom and a treatment plan created to represent a standard treatment in the cranial area. The lateral dose distribution change test was performed as a solid phantom study using radiochromic film, for two treatment plans (one where the PTV was located \SI{2}{\centi\metre} below surface, for all implants, and one where it was located at the surface, only for the Ti-mesh and the temporal plate). The results of both tests were compared to simulations performed in the Eclipse treatment planing system (TPS) available at Skandion. The result of the range shift test showed a maximum range shift of \SI{-1.03 +- 0.01}{\milli\metre}, for the burr-hole cover implant, and as the related Eclipse simulations showed a maximal shift of \SI{-0.17 +- 0.01}{\milli\metre} there was a clear problem with the simulation. However, this might not be because of the TPS but due to errors in the CT-image reconstruction, such as, for example, geometrical errors in the representation of the implants. As the margin applied for a similar situation at the Skandion clinic (in order to correct for several uncertainty factors) is \SI{4.2}{\milli\metre} there might be a need to increase this margin depending on the situation. For the lateral distribution effects no definite results were found as the change varied in magnitude, even if it tended to manifest as a decreasing dose for the first plan and a increasing dose for the second. It was therefore concluded that further studies are needed before anything clear can be said.