The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants · Mar 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyUtility of bispectral index monitoring during intravenous sedation in the dental office.
This research sought to compare two different systems to monitor sedated patients undergoing implant surgery in the dental office: the bispectral index (BIS) and the Ramsay scale. This information was used to establish an optimal BIS range for surgery in these patients and to calculate differences in drug consumption in both groups. ⋯ The optimal BIS value during intravenous sedation in sedated ambulatory patients in dental surgery should be within the 80 to 85 range. BIS monitoring allows for reduced consumption of propofol, fentanyl, and midazolam.
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants · Mar 2012
Bone regeneration with algae-derived hydroxyapatite: a pilot histologic and histomorphometric study in rabbit tibia defects.
Algipore is a biologic hydroxyapatite derived from calcifying maritime algae. The present study evaluated this material histologically and histomorphometrically after implantation in rabbit tibia defects for 4 weeks. ⋯ The present rabbit study confirmed the high osteoconductivity and resorbability of this biomaterial.