Introduction
The success of dental and orthopedic implants is heavily reliant on the interaction between the implant surface and the surrounding biological tissues. Osseointegration—the process by which bone cells adhere to and integrate with the implant surface—is a key determinant of implant stability and longevity. The surface characteristics of implants, including their texture, energ...
Introduction
Dental trauma represents a significant portion of injuries sustained by children and adolescents, with studies indicating that approximately 5% of all pediatric injuries are related to the teeth and oral structures. [1] It is estimated that 25% of all schoolchildren will experience some form of dental trauma before they reach the age of 19, with varying types of injuries being more c...
The patient, a 13-year-old Caucasian guy, presented with a Class II, Division 1 malocclusion on a Class II skeletal base. The upper incisors were proclined, with space loss in the upper left central incisor region caused by the loss of the central incisor following an avulsion trauma at the age of eight. The overjet was extended by 7 mm, but the overbite was average and unfinished to the palate. T...
Growth modification can be used to address Class II skeletal patterns in growing individuals. Functional appliances are one of the most prevalent methods of growth modification. They apply extra- and intraoral pressures to affect jaw development. The functional appliance can rectify vertical and transverse connections as well as antero-posterior issues. Functional appliances can indirectly generat...
Figure 3. Alveolar ridge
The outcome of this resorption is most often a significant modification of the pre-extraction outline of the alveolar ridge, which may present a problem for later prosthetic reconstruction. For this reason, a knowledge of the healing events following tooth extraction is essential for appropriate prosthodontically driven implant treatment planning. This...