Clinical Research Directory

Retrospective Observational Study of Implant-supported Restorations With Dental Implants.

This retrospective study aims to value the bone loss and the success and survival of the dental implants produced by additive manufacturing installed in an area grafted with Plenum® Osshp (synthetic bone graft). In addition, the biological and biomechanical performance of implant restorations supported through an observational retrospective solution will be observed. From 50 to 100 survey participants will be selected, who will be invited to attend the clinic for clinical, radiographic, and prosthetic evaluation and successful parameters between baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. The data obtained regarding bone loss (primary outcome) of the analyzed regions and implant success and survival in area grafted with Plenum® Osshp (secondary outcome) will be evaluated by the paired t-test for the evaluation of the times (3, 6, and 12 months) and survival curves of the installed dental implants.

Plenum® Osshp in Maxillary Sinus Elevation Surgery

The aim of this study is to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate bone neoformation in maxillary sinus lift surgery filled with Plenum® Oss hp, compared to filling with autogenous bone, and to verify the association of Plenum® Osshp with i-PRF (i-PR - injectable platelet-rich fibrin). For this, forty (40) participants will be recruited, divided into 4 groups, which will have 10 participants each, namely: Group 1: Autogenous bone; Group 2: Plenum® Osshp; Group 3: Plenum® Osshp; + i-PRF and Group 4: Plenum® Osshp; + autogenous bone. To evaluate the primary outcome, volumetric analysis will be performed by obtaining computed tomography scans at 15 days (T1) and 6 months (T2) after graft surgery, with the aid of a volumetric tomography machine for dentofacial images. The values obtained at T2 will be subtracted from those obtained from T1 to obtain the volumetric stability value. After six months of repair, biopsies will be performed using a trephine drill, followed by the installation of implants and healers. Through microcomputed tomography analysis, the parameters of bone volume fraction (BV/TV), total porosity (Po.Tot), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), number of trabeculae (Tb.N) and separation of trabeculae (Tb.Sp) will be evaluated. Histomorphometric analysis will be performed to obtain the areas of bone neoformation, connective tissue and remaining biomaterial that will be calculated for each area of the sample (cervical, intermediate, and apical) and later summed, obtaining the total representative area of the sample. Through immunohistochemical analysis, specific primary antibodies to Runx2, VEGF, Osteocalcin (OC) and Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase (TRAP) will be identified. The occurrence of adverse events will be collected through the analysis of pain, infection, and edema. The quantitative results of the histomorphometric, microtomographic, and volumetric stability analysis will be tabulated and submitted to the ANOVA test, and if they present a statistically significant difference, it will be followed by the Tukey test (post hoc). A significance level of p\<0.05 will be adopted for all tests.

Oral Flap Outline and Local Blood Supply After Surgical Removal of Lower Third Molar Teeth

Wisdom teeth in the lower jaw are frequently buried in bone and must be taken out surgically. To reach the tooth, the surgeon lifts the gum away from the bone as a flap, and the shape of that flap is left to the surgeon's judgement. Two outlines are in everyday use. The first runs only along the necks of the teeth, so the gum is lifted without any additional cut. The second adds a short downward cut in front, which opens the field more widely but also divides some of the small vessels that run within the gum. Because the tissues around a wound rely on a rich network of tiny vessels while they repair themselves, it is worth knowing whether these two outlines leave the local circulation in a different state. This project measured that circulation directly. A laser probe was placed against the tooth in front of the extraction site and against three points on the cheek-side gum, and the amount of moving blood beneath the probe was recorded. To make sure the probe returned to exactly the same spots at every visit, a thin clear plastic guide with prepared openings was made for each participant from a plaster model of the mouth. Measurements were taken before the operation and again on the third and the seventh day afterwards. Facial swelling and how widely the mouth could be opened were recorded on the same occasions. Participants were assigned to one of the two flap outlines in turn, and every operation was carried out by the same surgeon so that the comparison depended on the flap outline alone.

Oral Biopsy Bleeding in Patients on Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are increasingly used, but evidence on bleeding risk during oral soft tissue biopsy is limited. This prospective case-control study compared intraoperative, perioperative, and postoperative bleeding in 50 patients on uninterrupted DOAC therapy versus 50 anticoagulant-naive controls undergoing standardized oral soft tissue biopsy with suturing. All bleeding events were managed with local haemostatic measures. The study aims to determine whether DOAC continuation is safe for this procedure.

Use of Augmented Reality Glasses and Noise-Cancelling Headphones to Reduce Dental Anxiety in Adult Patients

This study investigates whether new audiovisual technologies can help reduce anxiety and stress experienced by adult patients during dental procedures. Dental fear and anxiety are common barriers to receiving proper oral care. This randomized controlled trial aims to explore whether the use of specific devices-augmented reality (AR) glasses and noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones-can improve patient comfort and decrease physiological signs of stress during dental treatment. Participants in this study will undergo a standard dental procedure. In addition, they will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group (no audiovisual intervention), a group using ANC headphones that play relaxing music during the procedure, or a group using AR glasses that display relaxing visual scenes along with the same music. Before the procedure, each participant will complete a psychological questionnaire (STAI) to assess their level of anxiety. During the procedure, physiological stress will be monitored using sensors that track parameters such as skin conductance (GSR) and heart rate. After the treatment, patients will be asked to rate their pain level and describe their experience with or without the audiovisual intervention. The goal is to better understand the effectiveness of non-pharmacological methods in reducing anxiety and stress in adult dental patients. Participation in the study is entirely voluntary and will not affect the quality or availability of dental care. Patients may withdraw at any time without consequences. The study also collects basic demographic information and patient feedback to evaluate potential factors that may influence anxiety levels. By testing new immersive tools such as AR glasses and ANC headphones in a real clinical setting, this research may contribute to improving patient well-being and enhancing the dental care experience.

Standardized Osteotomy Guides for Free Flap Reconstruction of Continuous Defects of the Jaws - a Simplified Method

The aim of the present project is to evaluate the outcome from reconstruction of the jaws, with a standardized simplified technique, after a continuous defect. The primary objective is to measure recurrence of the tumour is present as a marking for insufficient resection margins. Secondary objectives are measures of survival of transplanted tissues, registered complications at follow-up and measures of healing between segments of transplanted bone (bone bridging).