Browsing by Subject "Tooth loss"

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    Oral health status in older people with dementia: a case-control study
    (MDPI, 2021-01-27) López Jornet, Pía; Zamora Lavella, Carmen; Tvarijonaviciute, Asta; Pons-Fuster López, Eduardo; Medicina y Cirugía Animal
    Dementia is characterized by a range of cognitive defects with impaired activities of daily living that have implications for patient oral health. Objectives. A case-control study was made of the impact of dementia upon oral health. A total of 152 patients were included: 69 with dementia and 83 controls from the region of Murcia (Spain). The Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) was used to classify the patients and an oral exploration was carried out. Odds ratios (ORs) and confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using regression models. The patients with more severe disease were significantly more likely to have fewer natural teeth (OR 11.00, 95%CI 1.28–23.22; p = 0.001), a higher plaque index (p = 0.001), and a greater bleeding index (p = 0.001) than the control group. These findings suggest that older adults with dementia have deficient oral health. A higher bleeding index increases the risk of deterioration of cognitive function. The oral hygiene and health of older people with dementia need to be improved.
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    The efficacy of a deproteinized bovine bone mineral graft for alveolar ridge preservation: a histologic study in humans
    (MDPI, 2025-05-31) Sánchez Pérez, Arturo; Rodríguez-Sánchez, Marcos; Jornet García, Alfonso; Moya Villaescusa, María José; Martínez Cáceres, Carlos Manuel; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
    Background: Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) following tooth extraction plays a vital role in maintaining ridge dimensions and supporting subsequent implant therapy. Objectives: This study histologically and radiographically evaluates the efficacy of techBiomat bone®—a deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM)—for alveolar ridge preservation (ARP), comparing the results of bone formation, residual graft particles, and nonmineralized tissue to those of spontaneous healing in human tooth sockets. Methods: A split-mouth study was conducted to evaluate the radiographic and histologic outcomes in human sockets with and without ARP. Results: A significant improvement in bone fill was observed compared to untreated sockets. Radiographically, 87% of the treated sockets demonstrated more than 75% bone fill, whereas only 7% of the untreated sockets did. Histologically, the percentage of new bone formation was greater in treated sockets (42%) than in untreated sockets (25%). The findings also highlighted a lower proportion of nonmineralized tissue in grafted sites, suggesting improved healing over spontaneous healing. The residual graft material in the treated sockets had a moderate resorption rate, with almost complete replacement by the host bone after six months. The use of techBiomat bone® demonstrated promising results, with a resorption rate conducive to optimal bone regeneration, with less than 9% residual graft material remaining after six months. Conclusions: This study supports the efficacy of techBiomat bone® graft material for ARP, highlighting its potential in maintaining ridge volume. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings.
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    The efficacy of a deproteinized bovine bone mineral graft for alveolar ridge preservation: a histologic study in humans
    (MDPI, ) Sánchez Pérez, Arturo; Rodríguez-Sánchez, Marcos; Jornet García, Alfonso; Moya Villaescusa, María José; Martínez Cáceres, Carlos Manuel; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
    Background: Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) following tooth extraction plays a vital role in maintaining ridge dimensions and supporting subsequent implant therapy. Objectives: This study histologically and radiographically evaluates the efficacy of techBiomat bone®—a deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM)—for alveolar ridge preservation (ARP), comparing the results of bone formation, residual graft particles, and nonmineralized tissue to those of spontaneous healing in human tooth sockets. Methods: A split-mouth study was conducted to evaluate the radiographic and histologic outcomes in human sockets with and without ARP. Results: A significant improvement in bone fill was observed compared to untreated sockets. Radiographically, 87% of the treated sockets demonstrated more than 75% bone fill, whereas only 7% of the untreated sockets did. Histologically, the percentage of new bone formation was greater in treated sockets (42%) than in untreated sockets (25%). The findings also highlighted a lower proportion of nonmineralized tissue in grafted sites, suggesting improved healing over spontaneous healing. The residual graft material in the treated sockets had a moderate resorption rate, with almost complete replacement by the host bone after six months. The use of techBiomat bone® demonstrated promising results, with a resorption rate conducive to optimal bone regeneration, with less than 9% residual graft material remaining after six months. Conclusions: This study supports the efficacy of techBiomat bone® graft material for ARP, highlighting its potential in maintaining ridge volume. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings.