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- Berglundh, Tord, 1954, et al.
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Etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of peri-implantitis: A European perspective
- 2024
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In: PERIODONTOLOGY 2000. - 0906-6713 .- 1600-0757.
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Peri-implantitis is a plaque-associated pathological condition occurring in tissues around dental implants. It is characterized by inflammation in the peri-implant mucosa and progressive loss of supporting bone. Over the last 30 years, peri-implantitis has become a major disease burden in dentistry. An understanding of the diagnosis, etiology and pathogenesis, epidemiology, and treatment of peri-implantitis must be a central component in undergraduate and postgraduate training programs in dentistry. In view of the strong role of European research in periodontology and implant dentistry, the focus of this review was to address peri-implantitis from a European perspective. One component of the work was to summarize new and reliable data on patients with dental implants to underpin the relevance of peri-implantitis from a population perspective. The nature of the peri-implantitis lesion was evaluated through results presented in preclinical models and evaluations of human biopsy material together with an appraisal of the microbiological characteristics. An overview of strategies and outcomes presented in clinical studies on nonsurgical and surgical treatment of peri-implantitis is discussed with a particular focus on end points of therapy and recommendations presented in the S3 level Clinical Practice Guideline for the prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases.
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- Höglund Åberg, Carola, 1958-
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Exotoxins of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and periodontal attachment loss in adolescents
- 2013
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is an oral bacterium that is mainly associated with aggressive forms of periodontitis, which most often starts at an early age. Amongst the virulence factors of A. actinomycetemcomitans, two exotoxins, the leukotoxin (LtxA) and the cytolethal distending toxin (Cdt), are suggested to play an important role in the pathogenicity of aggressive periodontitis. There is also a genetic diversity of the different strains of A. actinomycetemcomitans, and a variation in the ability of different strains to express and release exotoxins has been suggested. Of the different genotypes of A. actinomycetemcomitans, the highly leukotoxic JP2 genotype, which is prevalent in individuals of African origin, seems to be the genotype that is most strongly associated with localized aggressive periodontitis.This thesis is built upon studies of a West African adolescent population. The aim was to study the virulence characteristics of A. actinomycetemcomitans genotypes with a specific focus on the LtxA and the Cdt in relation to the progression of attachment loss (AL). The specific aim was first, to investigate cross-sectionally the presence of the JP2 and non-JP2 genotypes of A. actinomycetemcomitans in relation to the prevalence of AL and then prospectively to assess the progression of AL in a Ghanaian adolescent population. Second, in clinical isolates of A. actinomycetemcomitans obtained from the participants of the study, the serotypes and the virulence characteristics related to the two exotoxins were studied and associated with the progression of AL at the individual level.In Paper I, based on the study population consisting of 500 adolescents (mean age 13.2 years; SD ±1.5), it was shown that the overall carrier rate of A. actinomycetemcomitans was high (54.4%) and that the presence of this bacterium was associated with AL ≥ 3 mm. The JP2 genotype was prevalent (8.8%) in this population. In Paper II, 397 (79.4%) of the study participants were periodontally examined again at a 2-year follow-up. The presence of the JP2 genotype of A. actinomycetemcomitans in subgingival plaque was strongly associated with the progression of AL. This study also provided support for an enhanced estimated risk (odds ratio, OR=3.4), though less pronounced, for the progression of AL in individuals positive for the non-JP2 genotypes of A. actinomycetemcomitans.In Paper III, all three cdt genes (a, b and c) were detected in 79% of the examined A. actinomycetemcomitans isolates, all of which expressed an active toxin. The distribution of the cdt genes showed a serotype-dependent pattern. In particular, the presence of the b serotypes (both JP2 and non-JP2 genotypes) was associated with the disease progression, whereas the expression of Cdt was not particularly related to the disease progression. In Paper IV, it was shown that the presence of of A. actinomycetemcomitans isolates with high leukotoxicity, also those of the non-JP2 genotypes of A. actinomycetemcomitans, were associated with an increased risk of the progression of AL in relation to the reference group. The main proportion of the serotype b isolates was distributed in the category of highly leukotoxic isolates. The analyses of the non-JP2 genotypes of serotype b indicated a diversity linked to the level of leukotoxicity.In conclusion, A. actinomycetemcomitans in general was associated with the progression of AL. Individuals with an increased risk of developing progression of AL mainly harboured isolates of A. actinomycetemcomitans with a high leukotoxicity, which suggests that the LtxA is an important virulence factor. Of the two exotoxins, the pathogenic potential was mainly associated with the LtxA, while the role of the Cdt is unclear.
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- Klinge, Björn, et al.
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Peri-implant tissue destruction : The Third EAO Consensus Conference 2012
- 2012
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In: Clinical Oral Implants Research. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0905-7161 .- 1600-0501. ; 23:Suppl 6, s. 108-110
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- OBJECTIVE: The task of this working group was to update the existing knowledge base regarding the prevalence of peri-implant tissue destruction, the role of occlusal overload, and the outcome of non-surgical and surgical treatment.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The literature was systematically searched and critically reviewed. Four manuscripts were presented in key areas deemed to be essential for the current understanding of the magnitude of the clinical entity peri-implantitis. The role of overload as an etiological component was reviewed. Also available data on the results from non-surgical and surgical interventions for the control of tissue destruction were presented.RESULTS: The consensus statements following plenary session approval, clinical implications, and directions for future research based on the group discussions are presented in this article. The results and conclusions of the systematic review process are presented by the respective authors in the subsequent papers.
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- Klinge, Björn, et al.
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Peri-implant tissue destruction : The Third EAO Consensus Conference 2012
- 2012
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In: Clinical Oral Implants Research. - : Blackwell Munksgaard. - 0905-7161 .- 1600-0501. ; 23:Suppl 6, s. 108-110
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- OBJECTIVE: The task of this working group was to update the existing knowledge base regarding the prevalence of peri-implant tissue destruction, the role of occlusal overload, and the outcome of non-surgical and surgical treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The literature was systematically searched and critically reviewed. Four manuscripts were presented in key areas deemed to be essential for the current understanding of the magnitude of the clinical entity peri-implantitis. The role of overload as an etiological component was reviewed. Also available data on the results from non-surgical and surgical interventions for the control of tissue destruction were presented. RESULTS: The consensus statements following plenary session approval, clinical implications, and directions for future research based on the group discussions are presented in this article. The results and conclusions of the systematic review process are presented by the respective authors in the subsequent papers.
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- Klinge, Björn, et al.
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The patient undergoing implant therapy : summary and consensus statements: the 4th EAO Consensus Conference 2015
- 2015
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In: Clinical Oral Implants Research. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0905-7161 .- 1600-0501. ; 26 Suppl 11, s. 64-7
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- INTRODUCTION: The assignment for this working group was to update the existing knowledge regarding factors considered being of special relevance for the patient undergoing implant therapy. This included areas where conflicting opinions exists since long or recently has been expressed, like the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in dental implant surgery and peri-implantitis. Also areas with growing interest and concern such as patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and health-economy was included in this review.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The literature in the respective areas of interest (antibiotic prophylaxis, peri-implantitis, patient-reported outcome measurements and health-economic aspects) was searched using different strategies for the different papers. Search strategies ranged from a complex systematic review to systematic- and narrative reviews, depending on subject and available literature. All collected material was critically reviewed. Four manuscripts were subsequently presented for group analysis and discussion and plenum discussions and concensus approval. The selected areas were considered to be of key importance and relevance for the patient undergoing implant therapy.RESULTS: The results and conclusions of the review process are presented in the respective papers. The group's conclusions, identified knowledge gaps, directions for future research and concensus statements are presented in this article. The following reviews were available for group discussions and the foundation for subsequent plenary sessions: Lund B, Hultin M, Tranaeus S, Naimi-Akbar A, Klinge B. (2015) Perioperative antibiotics in conjunction with dental implant placement. A complex systematic review. Renvert S & Quirynen M. (2015) Risk indicators for peri-implantitis. A narrative review. De Bruyn H, Raes S, Matthys C, Cosyn J. (2015) The current use of patient centered/reported outcomes in implant dentistry. A systematic review. Beikler T & Flemmig T.F. (2015) Economic evaluation of implant-supported prostheses. A narrative review.
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- Klinge, Björn, et al.
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The patient undergoing implant therapy : Summary and consensus statements: The 4th EAO Consensus Conference 2015
- 2015
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In: Clinical Oral Implants Research. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0905-7161 .- 1600-0501. ; 26:S11, s. 64-67
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Introduction: The assignment for this working group was to update the existing knowledge regarding factors considered being of special relevance for the patient undergoing implant therapy. This included areas where conflicting opinions exists since long or recently has been expressed, like the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in dental implant surgery and peri-implantitis. Also areas with growing interest and concern such as patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and health-economy was included in this review. Materials and methods: The literature in the respective areas of interest (antibiotic prophylaxis, peri-implantitis, patient-reported outcome measurements and health-economic aspects) was searched using different strategies for the different papers. Search strategies ranged from a complex systematic review to systematic-and narrative reviews, depending on subject and available literature. All collected material was critically reviewed. Four manuscripts were subsequently presented for group analysis and discussion and plenum discussions and concensus approval. The selected areas were considered to be of key importance and relevance for the patient undergoing implant therapy. Results: The results and conclusions of the review process are presented in the respective papers. The group's conclusions, identified knowledge gaps, directions for future research and concensus statements are presented in this article. The following reviews were available for group discussions and the foundation for subsequent plenary sessions: Lund B, Hultin M, Tranaeus S, Naimi-Akbar A, Klinge B. (2015) Perioperative antibiotics in conjunction with dental implant placement. A complex systematic review. Renvert S & Quirynen M. (2015) Risk indicators for peri-implantitis. A narrative review. De Bruyn H, Raes S, Matthys C, Cosyn J. (2015) The current use of patient centered/reported outcomes in implant dentistry. A systematic review. Beikler T & Flemmig T. F. (2015) Economic evaluation of implant-supported prostheses. A narrative review.
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- Leist, Marcel, et al.
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Adverse outcome pathways : opportunities, limitations and open questions
- 2017
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In: Archives of Toxicology. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0340-5761 .- 1432-0738. ; 91:11, s. 3477-3505
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) are a recent toxicological construct that connects, in a formalized, transparent and quality-controlled way, mechanistic information to apical endpoints for regulatory purposes. AOP links a molecular initiating event (MIE) to the adverse outcome (AO) via key events (KE), in a way specified by key event erelationships (KER). Although this approach to formalize mechanistic toxicological information only started in 2010, over 200 AOPs have already been established. At this stage, new requirements arise, such as the need for harmonization and re-assessment, for continuous updating, as well as for alerting about pitfalls, misuses and limits of applicability. In this review, the history of the AOP concept and its most prominent strengths are discussed, including the advantages of a formalized approach, the systematic collection of weight of evidence, the linkage of mechanisms to apical end points, the examination of the plausibility of epidemiological data, the identification of critical knowledge gaps and the design of mechanistic test methods. To prepare the ground for a broadened and appropriate use of AOPs, some widespread misconceptions are explained. Moreover, potential weaknesses and shortcomings of the current AOP rule set are addressed (1) to facilitate the discussion on its further evolution and (2) to better define appropriate vs. less suitable application areas. Exemplary toxicological studies are presented to discuss the linearity assumptions of AOP, the management of event modifiers and compensatory mechanisms, and whether a separation of toxicodynamics from toxicokinetics including metabolism is possible in the framework of pathway plasticity. Suggestions on how to compromise between different needs of AOP stakeholders have been added. A clear definition of open questions and limitations is provided to encourage further progress in the field.
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- Mapelli, Valeria, 1978, et al.
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Viability Study of the Use of Cast Iron Open Cell Foam as Microbial Fuel Cell Electrodes
- 2013
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In: Advanced Engineering Materials. - : Wiley. - 1527-2648 .- 1438-1656. ; 15:3, s. 112-117
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Nowadays, the development of new green technologies has been promoted worldwide both by public andprivate institutions. In this context the research on microbial fuel cells (MFC) represents a promisingalternative to carbon based energy sources. Unfortunately, this technology has been always affected by too lowcurrent density output for allowing an intensive application in the industrial and civil field. The study dealswith this limitation and focuses on the implementation of metallic sponges, specifically cast iron based, aselectrodes, aiming at increasing the exposed surface and thus the current density at the MFC anode. Cast ironwas selected because of its low toxicity for the microorganisms, however its high melting point carries severalproblems for the manufacture process. Parallel to this, the realization of electrodes using foamed metals impliesfurther issues related to the generation of correct pore size distribution and adequate bacterial activity. Forinstance, the metal foams are expected to be open-cell type, so that there can be an efficientmass transport alsoto the inner regions of the electrode. In order to control these parameters the metal sponges are produced byinfiltration of cast iron on ceramic beds. Combining previous data with themeasurements of power generationefficiency the authors conclude the study attempting to design MFCs with metal foamed electrodes.
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