Kyung‐A Ko

AIM: To test the effect of membrane fixation on ridge volume stability and new bone formation using guided bone regeneration. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In eight beagle dogs, after bilateral extraction of the maxillary pre-molars, a box-shaped defect was created on each side. All defect sites were augmented with a particulate bone substitute material, covered with either one of two non-cross-linked collagen membranes (CM1 or CM2) with or without fixation (-F or -UF). Samples were collected after 8 w

PURPOSE: To investigate the distribution of the sarcoplasmic reticulum fast-twitch Ca(2+)-pump (Ca(2+)-adenosine triphosphatase [Ca(2+)-ATPase]) in extraocular muscle fiber populations of the rat and rabbit, using fast Ca(2+)-adenosine triphosphatase-specific monoclonal antibodies. METHODS: Adult female rats and rabbits were killed with overdose of sodium pentobarbital, and the extraocular muscles were rapidly frozen in isopentane cooled with liquid nitrogen. Serial transverse frozen sections we

BACKGROUND: Mangosteen and propolis extracts (MAEC) have been potential therapeutic agents known to exhibit powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the clinical and immunological efficacy of MAEC as well as safety and patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) on gingivitis and incipient periodontitis. METHODS: This study was performed on 104 patients diagnosed with gingivitis or incipient periodontitis. At baseline, the participants were random

AIM: To assess changes in the position of the mucogingival junction (MGJ) after an apically positioned flap (APF) with collagen matrix performed at sites with or without previous guided bone regeneration (GBR). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dental implants were placed with or without GBR (group GBR or non-GBR) depending on the available ridge width in 30 patients with a limited width of keratinized mucosa (MGJ placed more coronally than the expected prosthetic margin). An apically positioned flap with

AIM: It has been proposed that platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) can be used to support bone regeneration during alveolar ridge augmentation. The aim of this study was to determine whether an approach utilizing PRF provides similar performance to the established guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two-wall defects were surgically created in beagle dogs and treated in three experimental groups: (i) a sticky bone (SB) substitute prepared using liquid PRF and deproteinized por

AIM: To compare the 1-year outcomes of immediate loading (IL) and delayed loading (DL) protocols for implants placed by fully guided surgery in partially edentulous jaws. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study included 72 patients who received implant surgery with either IL (93 implants, 36 patients) or DL (94 implants, 26 patients). A prefabricated provisional prosthesis was delivered immediately for the IL group (86 implants, 32 patients) with the exception of 4 subjects in whom an initial torque o

BACKGROUND: Calcium phosphate (CaP)-coated surface showed enhanced contact osteogenesis around dental implant and finally accelerate osseointegration in early healing phase. PURPOSE: The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the peri-implant marginal bone level around uncoated and CaP-coated sandblasted, large-grit, acid-etched (SLA) surface implants during the first year after placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was performed upon 34 patients with randomized and double

There might be a causative relationship between the neglected missing dentition and the onset of dementia.

This retrospective study aimed to determine risk factors associated with post-operative bleeding after dentoalveolar surgery in patients taking anticoagulants. Patients taking anticoagulants who were planned to undergo periodontal flap operation, tooth extraction or implant surgery were included. Patients were divided into two subgroups according to the maintenance of anticoagulants following medical consultation: (1) maintenance group and (2) discontinuation group. The analysed patient-related

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Managing periodontal disease often involves complex decisions involving multiple treatment options, and patient autonomy significantly influences this decision-making process. This study aimed to characterise the autonomy and information-seeking preferences among patients diagnosed with stage III/IV periodontitis, and to identify the factors influencing these preferences. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The survey included 96 patients diagnosed with periodontal disease, all of whom un

AIM: To compare the dimensional outcomes of horizontal augmentation with the retentive-flap technique using particulate and cross-linked collagenated bone substitutes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This two-centre, two-arm randomized clinical trial investigated 69 subjects: 34 in the particulate group and 35 in the collagenated group. Patients were randomly assigned to receive single implant placement with simultaneous guided bone regeneration (GBR) using either particulate deproteinized porcine bone m

Aim Although it has been reported that poor oral health is associated with worsening general health, oral health has been given less importance than general health in Long‐Term Care (LTC) insurance beneficiaries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between dental care and improvement in dependency levels of LTC insurance beneficiaries. Methods This study collected data from 53 130 beneficiaries who were newly approved for LTC in Korea in 2015. They were assigned to five LTC lev