Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 26, 2026
06:06
Adjunctive Diode Laser Therapy and Probiotic Lactobacillus Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontitis and Peri-Implant Disease
Published on: May 9, 2022
3.1K
Implant Therapy in Alveolar Cleft Sites
R John Tannyhill1, Maria J Troulis1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
|April 6, 2019
Summary
Dental implant surgery for cleft patients requires specialized planning compared to non-cleft cases. Advanced technologies and team communication are crucial for successful functional and aesthetic outcomes in dental implantology.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Implantology
- Cleft Lip and Palate Reconstruction
Background:
- Dental implant therapy is a common procedure for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in non-cleft patients.
- Treatment planning for dental implants in cleft patients presents unique challenges compared to non-cleft patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical differences in surgical treatment planning for dental implants in cleft versus non-cleft patients.
- To emphasize the key factors for achieving functional and esthetic long-term outcomes in cleft implantology.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for detailed imaging.
- Employing computer-assisted planning for precise surgical guidance.
- Leveraging advancements in bone grafting techniques and implant materials.
Main Results:
- Integration of CBCT and computer-assisted planning leads to excellent treatment outcomes.
- Improved grafting and implant technologies contribute significantly to successful results.
- Close collaboration with the restorative team is essential for optimal planning.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the nuances of cleft anatomy is vital for successful dental implant placement.
- Technological advancements and interdisciplinary communication are paramount for achieving superior functional and esthetic results in cleft implant patients.
Related Concept Videos
01:49Conserved Binding Sites
5.1K
Many proteins’ biological role depends on their interactions with their ligands, small molecules that bind to specific locations on the protein known as ligand-binding sites. Ligand-binding sites are often conserved among homologous proteins as these sites are critical for protein function.
Binding sites are often located in large pockets, and if their location on a protein’s surface is unknown, it can be predicted using various approaches. The energetic method computationally...
Binding sites are often located in large pockets, and if their location on a protein’s surface is unknown, it can be predicted using various approaches. The energetic method computationally...
5.1K
01:49Conserved Binding Sites
1.9K
1.9K
02:40Ligand Binding Sites
14.9K
Proteins are dynamic macromolecules that carry out a wide variety of essential processes; however, the activities of most proteins depend on their interactions with other molecules or ions, known as ligands.
Protein-ligand interactions are quite specific; even though numerous potential ligands surround a cellular protein at any given time, only a particular ligand can bind to that protein. Moreover, a ligand binds only to a dedicated area on the surface of the protein, known as the...
Protein-ligand interactions are quite specific; even though numerous potential ligands surround a cellular protein at any given time, only a particular ligand can bind to that protein. Moreover, a ligand binds only to a dedicated area on the surface of the protein, known as the...
14.9K
02:40Ligand Binding Sites
8.7K
8.7K
01:26Alveoli and Alveolar Ducts
5.6K
The respiratory zone of the human body, which stands in contrast to the conducting zone, comprises the structures that actively participate in the exchange of gases. The initiation of this zone is marked by the terminal bronchioles converging into respiratory bronchioles, the tiniest bronchiole classification. The respiratory bronchioles give way to the alveolar ducts that opens into a congregation of alveoli. Actively involved in gas exchange, alveoli resemble tiny sacs similar to clusters of...
5.6K
01:14Temperature Measurement Sites
3.3K
A thermometer measures body temperature. The common sites for measuring body temperature are the oral cavity, axillary region, temporal artery, and skin surface, such as the forehead, abdomen, and axilla. True core body temperature is assessed in the rectum, tympanic membrane, pulmonary artery, esophagus, and urinary bladder.
Oral: When assessing oral temperature, the thermometer tip should be placed under the tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket. It offers accurate readings and can be...
Oral: When assessing oral temperature, the thermometer tip should be placed under the tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket. It offers accurate readings and can be...
3.3K