scholarly journals Predictability of a New Orthodontic Extrusion Technique for Implant Site Development: A Retrospective Consecutive Case-Series Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
E. Conserva ◽  
M. Fadda ◽  
V. Ferrari ◽  
U. Consolo
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Consecutive Case ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Orthodontic Extrusion ◽  
Bone Gain ◽  
Series Study

In clinical daily practice, there are situations in which implant sites have vertical and/or horizontal bone defects and often we must improve their morphology and dimensions before fixture insertion. It is crucial to carefully evaluate the surgical site as regards the characteristics of both hard and soft tissues. The orthodontic extrusion technique can be used for nonsurgical augmentation of the implant site as an alternative to traditional regenerative/reparative surgical therapies. The orthodontic extrusion is based on a biological mechanism that uses the portion of periodontal ligament, still present on the root before the tooth extraction, for the increase of hard and soft tissues. In the literature, there is no evidence of common guidelines for this technique but only tips based on personal experience and/or previous studies. The aim of this study was to investigate and to validate the reliability of a new orthodontic extrusion technique (MF Extrusion Technique, by Dr. Mauro Fadda) by means of a retrospective consecutive case-series study. After we have done a review of the literature, we evaluated the X-rays of twelve consecutively treated patients before the orthodontic extrusion (T0) and after the stabilization period (T1), in order to quantify, by two different measurements, area and linear, the bone gain obtained by the application of the new technique. All the patients examined showed a significant increase in bone areas with an average value of 31.575 mm2. The linear bone gain had an average value of 4.63 mm. Data collected were statistically analysed by the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The results obtained both from area and linear measurements at T0 and at T1 times showed that there was a statistically significant bone gain with p<0.01.

Patterns of Fundus Autofluorescence in Eyes with Myopic Atrophy Maculopathy: A Consecutive Case Series Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Jun Li ◽  
Xiujuan Zhao ◽  
Shida Chen ◽  
Bingqian Liu ◽  
Yonghao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fundus Autofluorescence ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Consecutive Case ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

scholarly journals Evidence for Dietary Agmatine Sulfate Effectiveness in Neuropathies Associated with Painful Small Fiber Neuropathy. A Pilot Open-Label Consecutive Case Series Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L. Rosenberg ◽  
Vahid Tohidi ◽  
Karna Sherwood ◽  
Sujoy Gayen ◽  
Rosina Medel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuropathic Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Small Fiber Neuropathy ◽  
Consecutive Case ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Small Fiber ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

Peripheral neuropathies associated with painful small fiber neuropathy (SFN) are complex conditions, resistant to treatment with conventional medications. Previous clinical studies strongly support the use of dietary agmatine as a safe and effective treatment for neuropathic pain. Based on this evidence, we conducted an open-label consecutive case series study to evaluate the effectiveness of agmatine in neuropathies associated with painful SFN (Study Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov, System Identifier: NCT01524666). Participants diagnosed with painful SFN and autonomic dysfunctions were treated with 2.67 g/day agmatine sulfate (AgmaSet® capsules containing G-Agmatine® brand of agmatine sulfate) for a period of 2 months. Before the beginning (baseline) and at the end of the treatment period, participants answered the established 12-item neuropathic pain questionnaire specifically developed to distinguish symptoms associated with neuropathy and to quantify their severity. Secondary outcomes included other treatment options and a safety assessment. Twelve patients were recruited, and 11 patients—8 diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, two with idiopathic neuropathy and one with inflammatory neuropathy—completed the study. All patients showed improvement in neuropathic pain to a varied extent. The average decrease in pain intensity was 26.0 rating points, corresponding to a 46.4% reduction in overall pain (p < 0.00001). The results suggest that dietary agmatine sulfate has a significant effect in reducing neuropathic pain intensity associated with painful SFN resistant to treatment with conventional neuropathic pain medications. Larger randomized placebo-controlled studies are expected to establish agmatine sulfate as a preferred treatment.

scholarly journals SARS‐CoV‐2 tracheitis in laryngectomised patients: A consecutive case‐series study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Javier Fernandez ◽  
Federico Spagnolo ◽  
Sara Valerini ◽  
Francesco Mattioli ◽  
Gabriele Molteni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Consecutive Case ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Series Study

scholarly journals SARS-CoV-2 tracheitis in laryngectomized patients: a consecutive case-series study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Fernandez ◽  
Federico Spagnolo ◽  
Sara Valerini ◽  
Francesco Mattioli ◽  
Alessandro Marchioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Clinical Picture ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Respiratory Epithelium ◽  
Consecutive Case ◽  
Airway Complications ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Series Study ◽  
Possible Cause

Key points • SARS-CoV-2 is a possible cause of acute severe tracheitis in laryngectomees. • In our series, the clinical picture was characterized by a hemorrhagic tracheitis with a slow resolution pattern. • We observed a histological pattern of erosive inflammation of the respiratory epithelium. • Planned tracheo-bronchoscopy and tracheal toilettes are recommended to prevent critical obstruction of the airway, which can be fatal in patients with associated impairment of lung function caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. • The present cases highlight the need for close interdisciplinary working and communication in the management of airway complications of COVID-19 infection.

scholarly journals Periodontal Plastic Surgery to Improve Aesthetics in Patients with Altered Passive Eruption/Gummy Smile: A Case Series Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Cairo ◽  
Filippo Graziani ◽  
Lorenzo Franchi ◽  
Efisio Defraia ◽  
Giovan Paolo Pini Prato
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Case Series ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Crown Length ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Natural Teeth ◽  
Periodontal Plastic Surgery ◽  
Series Study ◽  
Stable Improvement ◽  
Gummy Smile

Altered passive eruption/gummy smile is a common challenge in patients requiring aesthetic treatment. A specific surgical protocol was designed and tested in patients with altered passive eruption. Standardized preoperative X-rays were used to assess crown length at baseline and to place submarginal incisions. Osseous respective therapy was performed to achieve biological width. Clinical outcomes were recorded 6 months after surgery. Eleven patients with a total of 58 teeth were treated with flap surgery and osseous resective therapy at upper anterior natural teeth. At the last followup, a significant and stable improvement of crown length was obtained when compared to the baseline (P<0.0001). All patients rated as satisfactory in the final outcomes (final VAS value = 86.6). In conclusion, this study showed that periodontal plastic surgery including osseous resection leads to predictable outcomes in the treatment of altered passive eruption/gummy smile: A careful preoperative planning avoids unpleasant complications and enhances postsurgical stability of the gingival margin.

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