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- Lundgren, T, et al.
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Impaired cytotoxicity in Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome
- 2005
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In: Journal of Dental Research. - 0022-0345 .- 1544-0591. ; 84:5, s. 414-417
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS), palmoplantar hyperkeratosis with periodontitis, has been genetically characterized. However, suspected associated immune dysfunctions remain elusive. The purpose of this study was to evaluate peripheral blood lymphocyte levels and natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxicity in PLS. Twenty patients and 20 healthy controls were examined. Peripheral blood lymphocytes were analyzed by flow cytometry for surface markers. NK cell cytotoxicity against K562 cells was determined by means of a 51Cr release assay. White blood cell differential and proportions of B-, T-, T-helper, T-suppressor, and NK cells revealed only sporadic borderline variations from control values. In contrast, NK cell cytotoxicity was consistently and severely depressed (32-53% of control values) in all patients. To the best of our knowledge, this newly described impairment of NK cell cytotoxic function is the first consistent immune dysfunction reported in PLS. This suggests that the impaired NK cell cytotoxicity might contribute to the pathogenesis of PLS-associated periodontitis.
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- Renvert, Stefan, 1951-, et al.
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Clinical and microbiological analysis of subjects treated with Brånemark or AstraTech implants : a 7-year follow-up study
- 2008
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In: Clinical Oral Implants Research. - 0905-7161 .- 1600-0501. ; 19:4, s. 342-7
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- AIMS: To assess the impact of different implant systems on the clinical conditions and the microbiota at implants, and whether the presence of bacteria at tooth sites was predictive of the presence at implant sites. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Subjects with either AstraTech or Brånemark in function for 7 years were enrolled. Sub-gingival bacterial samples at tooth and implant sites were collected with sterile endodontic paper points, and analyzed by the checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization method (40 species). RESULTS: Fifty-four subjects, 27 supplied with AstraTech (n=132 implants) and 27 with Brånemark (n=102) implants, were studied. Test tooth sites had significantly less evidence of bleeding on probing (P<0.001) and presence of plaque (P<0.001) than implant test sites. Implant sites presented with deeper probing pocket depth than tooth sites (mean difference: 1.1 mm, standard error of differences: 0.08, 95% confidence intervals (CI): 0.9-1.3, P<0.001). Tannerella forsythia (P<0.05), Capnocytophaga sputigena (P<0.05), Actinomyces israelii (P<0.05) and Lactobacillus acidophilus (P<0.05) were found at higher levels at tooth surfaces. No differences in bacterial load for any species were found between the two implant systems. The odds of being present/absent at tooth and implants sites were only significant for Staphylococcus aureus [odds ratio (OR): 5.2 : 1, 95% CI: 1.4-18.9, P<0.01]. CONCLUSIONS: After 7 years in function, implants presented with deeper probing depths than teeth. S. aureus was commonly present at both teeth and implants sites. S. aureus at tooth sites was predictive of also being present at implant sites.
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- Renvert, Stefan, 1951-, et al.
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Infection at titanium implants with or without a clinical diagnosis of inflammation
- 2007
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In: Clinical Oral Implants Research. - 0905-7161 .- 1600-0501. - 0905-7161 ; 18:4, s. 509-516
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Objectives: To assess the microbiota at implants diagnosed with peri-implantitis, implant mucositis, or being clinically healthy. Material and methods: Clinical and microbiological data were collected from 213 subjects (mean age: 65.7 +/- 14) with 976 implants in function (mean: 10.8 years, SD +/- 1.5). Forty species were identified by the checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization method. Results: Implant mean % plaque score was 41.8 +/- 32.4%. Periodontitis defined by bone loss was found in 44.9% of subjects. Implant mucositis was diagnosed in 59% and peri-implantitis in 14.9% of all cases. Neisseria mucosa, Fusobacterium nucleatum sp. nucleatum, F. nucleatum sp. polymorphum, and Capnocytophaga sputigena dominated the implant sub-mucosal microbiota and the sub-gingival microbiota at tooth sites. Implant probing pocket depth at the implant site with the deepest probing depth was correlated with levels of Eikenella corrodens (r=0.16, P < 0.05), the levels of F. nucleatum sp. vincentii (r=0.15, P < 0.05), Porphyromonas gingivalis (r=0.14, P < 0.05), and Micromonas micros (r=0.17, P=0.01). E. corrodens was found in higher levels at implants with mucositis compared with implant health (P < 0.05). Subjects who lost teeth due to periodontitis had higher yields of F. nucleatum sp. vincentii (P < 0.02) and N. mucosa (P < 0.05). Independent of implant status subjects with teeth had higher levels of P. gingivalis (P < 0.05), and Leptotrichia buccalis (P < 0.05). Conclusions: At implant sites studied, few bacteria differed by whether subjects were dentate or not or by implant status.
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- Renvert, Stefan, 1951-, et al.
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Mechanical and repeated antimicrobial therapy using a local drug delivery system in the treatment of peri-implantitis : a randomized clinical trial
- 2008
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In: Journal of Periodontology. - 0022-3492 .- 1943-3670. ; 79:5, s. 836-844
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory process caused by microorganisms affecting the tissues around an osseointegrated implant in function, resulting in a loss of supporting bone. Limited data exist regarding the treatment of peri-implantitis. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical and microbiologic outcome of repeated local administration of minocycline microspheres, 1 mg, in cases of peri-implantitis. METHODS: Thirty-two subjects with at least one implant with a probing depth > or =4 mm combined with bleeding and/or exudate on probing and the presence of putative pathogenic bacteria were included in the study. At baseline, subjects were randomly assigned to receive local minocycline microspheres (17 subjects and 57 implants) or chlorhexidine gel (15 subjects and 38 implants) following debridement. Treatments were performed on three occasions: baseline and days 30 and 90. Follow-up examinations were conducted at 10 days and at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. RESULTS: The use of minocycline resulted in significant improvements in probing depths compared to chlorhexidine at days 30, 90, and 180 (P = 0.5, P = 0.01, and P = 0.04, respectively). For the deepest sites of the minocycline-treated implants, the mean probing depth reduction was 0.6 mm at 12 months. Regarding bleeding on probing, significant differences between groups, based on all four sites at the implants, were found at days 30, 90, 180, 270, and 360. Both treatments resulted in a marked reduction in the indicator bacteria. CONCLUSIONS: The use of a repeated local antibiotic as an adjunct to the mechanical treatment of peri-implantitis lesions demonstrated improvements in probing depths that were significantly different from controls and were sustained for 6 months. The adjunctive use of minocycline microspheres is beneficial in the treatment of peri-implant lesions, but the treatment may have to be repeated.
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- Roos-Jansåker, Ann Marie, et al.
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Nine- to fourteen-year follow-up of implant treatment. Part I : implant loss and associations to various factors.
- 2006
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In: Journal of Clinical Periodontology. - 0303-6979 .- 1600-051X. ; 33:4, s. 283-289
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the long-term result of implant therapy, using implant loss as outcome variable.MATERIAL AND METHOD: Two hundred and ninty-four patients had received implant therapy (Brånemark System) during the years of 1988-1992 in Kristianstad County, Sweden. The patients were recalled to the speciality clinic 1 and 5 years after placement of the suprastructure. Between 2000 and 2002, 9-14 years after implant placements, the patients were again called in for a complete clinical and radiographic examination.RESULTS: Two hundred and eighteen patients treated with 1057 implants were examined. Twenty-two patients had lost 46 implants and 12 implants were considered "sleeping implants". The overall survival rate was 95.7%. Implant loss appeared in a cluster in a few patients and early failures were most common. Eight patients lost more than one fixture. A significant relationship was observed between implant loss and periodontal bone loss of the remaining teeth at implant placement. Maxillary, as opposed to mandibulary implants, showed more implant loss if many implants were placed in the jaw. A significant relationship between smoking habits and implant loss was not found.CONCLUSION: A history of periodontitis seems to be related to implant loss.
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- Roos-Jansåker, Ann-Marie, et al.
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Nine- to fourteen-year follow-up of implant treatment. Part II : presence of peri-implant lesions
- 2006
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In: Journal of Clinical Periodontology. - 0303-6979 .- 1600-051X. ; 33:4, s. 290-295
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyse the proportions of peri-implant lesions at implants after 9-14 years of function.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two hundred and ninety-four patients underwent implant therapy during the years 1988-1992 in Kristianstad County. These individuals were recalled to the speciality clinic 1 and 5 years after placement of the suprastructure. Between 2000 and 2002, 218 patients with 999 implants were examined clinically and radiographically.RESULTS: Forty-eight per cent of the implants had probing depth > or =4 mm and bleeding on probing (peri-implant mucositis). In 20.4% of the implants, the bone level was located 3.1 mm apical to the implant shoulder. Progressive bone loss (> or =1.8 mm) during the observation period was found in 7.7% of the implants. Peri-implantitis defined as bone loss > or =1.8 mm compared with 1-year data (the apical border of the bony defect located at or apical to the third thread, i.e. a minimum of 3.1 mm apical to the implant shoulder), combined with bleeding on probing and or pus, were diagnosed among 16% of the patients and 6.6% of the implants.CONCLUSION: After 10 years in use without systematic supportive treatment, peri-implant lesions is a common clinical entity adjacent to titanium implants.
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- Roos-Jansåker, Ann-Marie, et al.
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Nine- to fourteen-year follow-up of implant treatment. Part III : factors associated with peri-implant lesions
- 2006
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In: Journal of Clinical Periodontology. - 0303-6979 .- 1600-051X. ; 33:4, s. 296-301
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present paper was to analyse, on patient and implant basis, factors related to peri-implant lesions.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two hundred and eighteen patients treated with titanium implants were examined for biological complications at existing implants 9-14 years after initial therapy. The effects of several potentially explanatory variables, both on patient and on implant levels, were analysed.RESULTS: On the implant level, the presence of keratinized mucosa (p = 0.02) and plaque (p = 0.005) was associated with mucositis (probing depth > or =4 mm + bleeding on probing). The bone level at implants was associated with the presence of keratinized mucosa (p = 0.03) and the presence of pus (p < 0.001). On the patient level, smoking was associated with mucositis, bone level and peri-implantitis (p = 0.02, <0.001 and 0.002, respectively). Peri-implantitis was related to a previous history of periodontitis (p = 0.05).CONCLUSIONS: Individuals with a history of periodontitis and individuals who smoke are more likely to develop peri-implant lesions.
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- Roos-Jansåker, Ann-Marie, et al.
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Submerged healing following surgical treatment of peri-implantitis : a case series
- 2007
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In: Journal of Clinical Periodontology. - 0303-6979 .- 1600-051X. - 0303-6979 ; 34:8, s. 723-727
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Objectives: The aim was to study a regenerative surgical treatment modality for peri-implantitis employing submerged healing. Material and Methods: Twelve patients, having a minimum of one osseointegrated implant with peri-implantitis, with a progressive loss of >= 3 threads (1.8 mm) following the first year of healing were involved in the study. After surgical exposure of the defect, granulomatous tissue was removed and the implant surface was treated using 3% hydrogen peroxide. The bone defects were filled with a bone substitute (Algipore((R))), a resorbable membrane (Osseoquest((R))) was placed over the grafted defect and a cover screw was connected to the fixture. The implant was then covered by flaps and submerged healing was allowed for 6 months. After 6 months the abutment was re-connected to the supra-structure. Results: A 1-year follow-up demonstrated clinical and radiographic improvements. Probing depth was reduced by 4.2 mm and a mean defect fill of 2.3 mm was obtained. Conclusion: Treatment of peri-implant defects using a bone graft substitute combined with a resorbable membrane and submerged healing results in defect fill and clinical healthier situations.
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- Roos-Jansåker, Ann-Marie, et al.
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Surgical treatment of peri-implantitis using a bone substitute with or without a resorbable membrane : a prospective cohort study
- 2007
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In: Journal of Clinical Periodontology. - 0303-6979 .- 1600-051X. - 0303-6979 ; 34:7, s. 625-632
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Objectives: The aim of this prospective cohort study was to compare two regenerative surgical treatment modalities for peri-implantitis. Material and Methods: Thirty-six patients having a minimum of one osseointegrated implant, with a progressive loss of bone amounting to >= 3 threads (1.8 mm) following the first year of healing, combined with bleeding and/or pus on probing, were involved in this study. The patients were assigned to two different treatment strategies. After surgical exposure of the defect, granulomatous tissue was removed and the infected implant surface was treated using 3% hydrogen peroxide. The bone defects were filled with a bone substitute (Algipore((R))). In 17 patients (Group 1), a resorbable membrane (Osseoquest((R))) was placed over the grafted defect before suturing. In 19 patients (Group 2), the graft was used alone. Results: One-year follow-up demonstrated clinical and radiographic improvements. Probing depths were reduced by 2.9 mm in Group 1 and by 3.4 mm in Group 2. Defect fill amounted to 1.5 and 1.4 mm, respectively. There was no significant difference between the groups. Conclusion: It is possible to treat peri-implant defects with a bone substitute, with or without a resorbable membrane.
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- Abushahba, Faleh, et al.
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Effect of grafting materials on osseointegration of dental implants surrounded by circumferential bone defects : an experimental study in the dog
- 2008
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In: Clinical Oral Implants Research. - 0905-7161 .- 1600-0501. ; 19:4, s. 329-334
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- AIMS: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of gap width and graft placement on bone healing around implants placed into simulated extraction sockets in the mandibles of four beagle dogs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four Ti-Unite implants (13 mm x 3.3 mm) were placed on each side of the mandible. Three implants were surrounded by a 1.35 mm circumferential and a 5 mm deep gap around the coronal portion of the implants. A fourth implant was inserted conventionally into both sides of the mandibles as a positive control. The gaps were filled with either Bio-Oss, autogenous bone or with a blood clot alone. The study design was balanced for animal, side and modality. Ground sections were prepared from biopsies taken at 3 months, and computer-aided histometric measurements of bone/implant contact and area of bone within threads were made for the coronal 5 mm. Data were analysed using analysis of variance. RESULTS: The mean bone/implant contact was 9.8 mm for the control and ranged from 9.3 to 11.3 mm for the three test modalities. The corresponding values for area within threads were 1 mm(2) and 1-1.2 mm(2). Modality had a significant effect on both bone/implant contact (F=16.9; P<0.0001) and area within threads (F=16.7; P<0.0001). CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that both autogenous bone graft and Bio-Oss played an important role in the amount of hard tissue fill and osseointegration occurring within marginal bone defects around implants.
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