- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Bone health and treatments
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- dental development and anomalies
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Dental materials and restorations
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Academic Writing and Publishing
- Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
- Academic Publishing and Open Access
- Connective tissue disorders research
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Oral and gingival health research
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
2012-2024
Jacksonville University
2024
Health Affairs
2013-2023
Akademie für orale Implantologie
2011-2020
Clarion University
2011-2014
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
2012-2013
Duquesne University
2006-2010
Verizon (United States)
2008
Abstract Following tooth removal bone formation normally takes 16 weeks and may result in less than adequate volume for the necessary reconstruction. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been promoted as an effective method improving formation. Its use is often expensive, time consuming, or not clinically convenient patient and/or clinician. This study examines a simple obtaining “Buffy Coat”-PRP (BC-PRP) its effect on healing following of bilateral mandibular 3rd molars. Subtraction digital...
Abstract: Over 500,000 bone graft or bio‐implant procedures are performed annually in the United States. It has been reported that osseous autograft procurement may result donor site complications and allografts have associated with disease transmission. Ceramic scaffolds only osteoconductive, limiting their clinical use. The objective of this study was to create a filler substitute regenerating properties similar natural bone. Therefore, melatonin platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) were utilized...
In this study, the effects of light/dark cycle, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and nocturnal melatonin supplementation on osteogenic markers serum levels were examined in a blind mouse model (MMTV-Neu transgenic mice). Melatonin strain (FVB/N) with retinal degeneration (rd-/-) fluctuate diurnal manner, suggesting that these mice, although blind, still perceive light. Real-time RT-PCR analyses demonstrated Runx2, Bmp2, Bmp6, Bglap, Per2 mRNA coincide levels. The effect chronic HRT (0.5 mg...
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become more generally accepted, and implant dentists are using PRP frequently to promote the healing oral surgical and/or periodontal wounds. Critical elements thought be growth factors contained within concentrated platelets. These known soft-tissue healing, angiogenesis osteogenesis. We present a rapid, simple, inexpensive methodology for preparing Cliniseal centrifuge method. This study demonstrates that platelets approximately 6-fold without...
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin clot (PRF) and conventional oroantral communication (OAC) repair techniques following tooth extractions from maxilla. The involved 22 patients, divided into 2 groups: a group treated with PRF control undergoing OAC repair. primary outcome measured was closure, pain intensity postoperative complications as secondary outcomes. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) used evaluate post-extraction bone regeneration. Pain assessed...
Alveolar osteitis (AO), also known as dry socket, continues to be a complication of tooth removal. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can used accelerate both soft and hard tissue healing. This paper is retrospective review the benefits PRP in AO prevention. was obtained from patients for use postremoval alveolar sockets mandibular molar extraction sites. Statistical analysis 904 sites with without examined. significantly reduced incidence by 62.1%, 9.57% not receiving 3.63% who received (P =...
The scientific community's understanding of how the SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted and to best mitigate its spread improving daily. To help protect patients from acquiring COVID-19 a dental office nosocomial infection, many state or local governments have classified treatments as “nonessential” paused routine care. Dentists been instructed perform only procedures designated emergencies. Unfortunately, there not good what emergency among governmental leaders. What government agency may...
Several different biomaterials are being introduced for clinical applications. However, no current material-specific systematic studies define parameters evaluating these materials. The aim of this retrospective animal study is to classify according the in vivo induced cellular reaction and outline consequence biomaterial-specific regeneration process. A histologic analysis was performed 13 polymeric 19 bone substitute materials (BSMs) (of various compositions origins) that were previously...
Systematic evaluations regarding the influence of PRF in ridge sealing are still lacking. To best our knowledge, this is first systemic randomized, controlled, clinical approach dealing with potential a systematic applied solid on soft tissue socket healing molar and premolar extraction sockets evaluation for up to 90 days. Qualitative quantitative image analysis showed that contributed significantly faster sealing, within period 7–10 days both tooth types. This led visibly less contraction...
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is an autologous blood concentrate that supports tissue regeneration. The effect of the centrifuge rotor angle in fabrication PRF still not fully elucidated. hypothesis this study is: When applying same g-force (relative centrifugal force [RCF]) and centrifugation time, components bioactivity are modified using either a swing-out or fixed rotor. For purpose, peripheral samples (from five donors) were used to gain solid (710 ×g, 8 min) liquid (44 matrices three...
Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry: Prosthodontic Principles supports the concept that implant dentistry is a prosthetic discipline with surgical component. This text recommended addition to library any dentist who providing dental therapy. There are 4 sections text: I. Introduction and Biologic Basis; II. Restoration Edentulous Patients; III. Partially IV. Special Topics.Section I begins history biologic basis for osseointegration, which provides readers an understanding why successful...
Establishing nontension primary closure over implant and bone-grafted sites begins with proper soft tissue management. This paper will demonstrate the various flap designs required to optimize postsurgical wound healing. Simple advanced management techniques are described in a step-by-step manner utilizing drawings show each surgical procedure. Management of postoperative complications also be addressed.