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Τετάρτη 8 Ιουνίου 2022

Influence of bone morphology on the mechanobiological stimuli distribution of maxillary anterior labial bone: A biomechanical study

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Abstract

Objective

This study intended to ascertain the dimensional effects of labial bone thickness and height on the mechanobiological stimuli distribution of maxillary anterior labial bone through biomechanical analysis.

Material and methods

Twelve 3D finite element models of an anterior maxillary region with an implant were computer-simulated, including four levels of labial bone thicknesses (2, 1.5, 1.0, and 0.5 mm) and three levels of labial bone heights (normal, reduced by 1/3, reduced by 1/2). A 45° buccolingual oblique load of 100 N was applied to the implant restoration.

Results

Equivalent stress and principal strain mainly concentrated on crestal bone around the implant neck. The maximum equivalent stress in bone decreased as labial bone mass decreased, while the maximum principal strain and the displacement of dental implant increased as labial bone mass decreased. No significant difference of these three indicators was observed, when the labial bone thickness changed in the range of 2.0–1.0 mm with sufficient labial bone height.

Conclusions

In terms of biomechanics, the thickness of labial bone plate was recommended ≥1 mm. Sufficient labial bone height was warranted to prevent the stability of the implants from being seriously affected. The labial bone heights were more effective than thicknesses on the mechanobiological stimuli response of the dental implant-bone system.

Clinical significance

For this 3D finite element study, the biomechanical responses under different bone mass conditions were explored, in order to predict the process of bone remodeling and provide valid clinical recommendations for the decision-making process regarding the choices of tissue augmentation for some specific esthetic implantation cases for future clinical applications.

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Effect of Telehealth Interventions on Blood Pressure Control: A Meta-analysis

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imageThe aim of this study was to find out the effects of telehealth interventions on blood pressure control by conducting a meta-analysis. Six databases were used. The literature review covered the period between December 1, 2020, and January 26, 2021. The meta-analysis was conducted by comprehensive Meta-Analysis Software version 2.2. Categorical variables were analyzed by odds ratios at a confidence interval of 95%. In data formatting and analysis, independent groups (sample size, P value); independent groups (mean, SD); Cohen's d, SE; and paired groups (N, P value) were used. The bias risk was assessed based on the Revise d Cochrane Risk-of-Bias Tool for Randomized Trials. Total sample size including 22 studies was 11 120. It was determined that interventions performed through telehealth applications had a significant effect on blood pressure control (odds ratio = −0.14; 95% confidence interval = −0.20 to −0.08; P
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Interdisciplinary Management of a Patient with Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Type II Using a Combination of CAD‐CAM and Analog Techniques: A Clinical Report

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Abstract

Type II dentinogenesis imperfecta is an autosomal dominant condition that affects dentin which increase the complexity of the predictability of the restorative treatment. Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technologies permit the creation of highly accurate devices and dental prostheses that simplify the planning and execution of advanced implant surgery and full-mouth rehabilitation. This clinical report presents the interdisciplinary management of a 20-year-old male with dentinogenesis imperfecta type II. In this article, a combination of analog and CAD-CAM technologies were used to fabricate devices that aided planning, assisted intermaxillary fixation and implant placement, served as interim prostheses, and permitted the accurate establishment of esthetics and occlusion of the definitive full-arch prostheses.

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Investigational PET tracers in neuro-oncology—What’s on the horizon? A report of the PET/RANO group

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Many studies in patients with brain tumors evaluating innovative PET tracers have been published in recent years, and the initial results are promising. Here, the Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) PET working group provides an overview of the literature on novel investigational PET tracers for brain tumor patients. Furthermore, newer indications of more established PET tracers for the evaluation of glucose metabolism, amino acid transport, hypoxia, cell proliferation, and others are also discussed. Based on the preliminary findings, these novel investigational PET tracers should be further evaluated considering their promising potential. In particular, novel PET probes for imaging of translocator protein and somatostatin receptor overexpression as well as for immune system reactions appear to be of additional clinical value for tumor delineation and therapy monitoring. Progress in developing these radiotracers may contribute to improvi ng brain tumor diagnostics and advancing clinical translational research.
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SARS‐CoV‐2and Mutation RT‐qPCR Test Positivity Correlation with ABO and Rh Blood Types

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Introduction

Studies show that there may be a relationship between ABO blood type and SARS-CoV-2transmission. It was aimed to determine by investigating the blood type of patients whose one-step reverse transcription and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) test was positive for Sars-CoV-2.

Materials and Methods

ABO and Rh blood type of individuals whose RT-qPCR test was positive for SARS-CoV-2were examined and an evaluation was made to identify whether there was a relationship between them or not.

Results

The blood type data of 44.928 SARS-CoV-2positive RT-qPCR test results has been obtained. 17.656 (39.29%) were delta, 8048 (17.91%) were alpha, 800 (1.78%) were beta and 3000 (6.67%) were omicrons while 15.424 (34.33%) SARS-CoV-2positive mutation was found to be negative.

Discussion

Our study suggests that O and Rh (-) blood types may provide protection against delta, AB and Rh (+) blood types may hinder omicron infection while A and Rh (+) blood types may be more vulnerable to alpha and delta while B and Rh (+) are more sensitive to beta mutation.

Conclusion

Molecular mechanism underlying the relationship between blood types and SARS-CoV-2infection needs further molecular studies and multi-centered studies.

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