D. Thoma

Autogenous grafts versus substitute scaffolds for soft tissue augmentation in implant therapy: A systematic review

Abstract Background To analyze the effect of autogenous soft tissue grafts or substitute scaffolds on the outcomes of soft tissue augmentation (STA) performed in the context of implant therapy. Methods The protocol of this PRISMA 2020‐compliant systematic review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024611477). Articles rep...

Association Between Patient Behavior and Clinician Emotional Burden, Perceived Performance, and Decision‐Making in Implant Dentistry: A Cross‐Sectional Study Among Clinicians

ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the association between patient behavior and clinician emotional burden, perceived clinical performance, interaction difficulty, and decision‐making in implant dentistry. Material and Methods A cross‐sectional online questionnaire was distributed via individual invitations to 150 dental...

Collagen Substitutes in Oral Soft Tissue Augmentation: An In Vitro–Ex Vivo Study on Expansion and Elasticity

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to evaluate the hydration‐induced volumetric expansion and elasticity of collagen‐based soft tissue substitutes following exposure to blood using three‐dimensional (3D) analysis and high‐frequency ultrasonography (HFUS). Materials and Methods Seven commercially available collagen mat...

Influence of Implant Timing on Peri-Implant Tissue Healing in Interradicular Septal Bone: A Preclinical in Vivo Study.

AIM This study aimed to assess the influence of implant timing on peri-implant tissue healing and osseointegration around implants placed in the interradicular septal bone of multirooted teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS In seven beagle dogs, the mandibular second and third premolars with bifurcated roots were extracted....

Dimensional Changes of the Peri-Implant Mucosa Applying a Suture-Free Wound Closure Using a Healing Abutment Attachment: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial.

AIM To compare peri-implant soft-tissue dimensional changes following wound closure using a suture-free healing abutment attachment (HAA) compared to conventional suturing during implant surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty patients who were randomly allocated to the HAA group (15 patients, 20 implants) or the sutur...

Transmucosal healing following polished-collar implant placement with simultaneous guided bone regeneration: A case series with a 3-year follow-up after insertion of final restorations.

Immediate implant placement and loading using a prefabricated final reconstruction. A proof-of-concept study.