Rubens Spin-Neto

TL;DR: From the studies assessed, it is clear that no general protocol can be yet defined for CBCT examination of specific diagnostic tasks in dentistry, and Rationale in this direction is an important step to define the utility of CBCT imaging.

TL;DR: It can be concluded that although there is a tendency for a higher accuracy for periapical lesion detection using CBCT compared to two-dimensional imaging methods, no studies have been conducted that justify the standard use of CBCT in diagnosing periAPical lesions.

TL;DR: Allogeneic bone block grafts may be an option in cases where a limited amount of augmentation is needed, and the future implant can be expected confined within the inner aspect of the bone block, but the clinical impact of the relatively poor graft incorporation on the long-term performance of oral implants placed in AL grafts remains obscure.

TL;DR: rhBMP-2/ACS appears a realistic alternative for augmentation of the edentulous atrophic anterior maxilla with no significant differences between groups for number of implants, implant size, primary stability and survival.

TL;DR: rhBMP-2/ACS appears a promising alternative to autogenous bone grafts for alveolar ridge/maxillary sinus augmentation; dose and carrier optimization may expand its efficacy, use, and clinical application.