BaAn(IV)(PO4)(2) (An(IV) = Th, Np) - A New Family of Layered Double Phosphates
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Authors: Wallez, Gilles; Bregiroux, Damien; Popa, Karin; Raison, Philippe E.; Apostolidis, Christos; Lindqvist-Reis, Patric; Konings, Rudy J. M.; Popa, Aurelian F.
Abstract
BaTh(PO4)(2) has been synthesized by a wet chemistry route and the new isotype BaNp(PO4)(2) by solid-state reaction. Although the former has been the subject of several studies since the early 1980s, the crystal structures of both compounds are reported here for the first time. Rietveld analysis shows Ba layers alternating with An(PO4)(2) slabs along the alpha axis. Although those compounds are isostructural to RbEu(SO4)(2), these phosphates can be seen as modified yavapaiite derivatives with increased coordination numbers for Ba (XIV) and Th/Np (VIII). Raman and electron absorption spectra highlight the similarities and differences with chemically related compounds.
Mandibular regeneration after immediate load dental implant in a periodontitis patient A clinical and ultrastructural case report
MEDICINE
Authors: Catinari, Maurizio; Scimeca, Manuel; Amorosino, Massimo; Marini, Mario; Bonanno, Elena; Tancredi, Virginia
Abstract
Rationale: In this case study, we characterized from radiographic, morphological and elemental point of view the mandibular reconstruction that occur in patients affects by periodontitis after application of endosseous titanium implants. In particular, we verified that the bone load applied by titanium implant was able to induce the mandibular osteogenic reconstruction. Patient concern: A 57-year-old female active smoker with no contraindications for dental implants and 3 unstable dental prostheses, underwent open surgery for the application of endosseous titanium implants (BANP IMPLANT S.R.L., Milan, MI, Italy) with Immediate load dental implant technique. At the time of presentation, patient was under treatment beta-beta-adrenergic agents. Diagnoses: Patient was affected by grade II periodontitis according to Armitage classification. Interventation: Patient underwent open surgery for the application of endosseous titanium implants (BANP IMPLANT S.R.L., Milan, MI, Italy) with Immediate load dental implant technique. Implant placement was performed under local anesthesia after premedication with diazepam (0.2 mg/kg), given orally 30minutes before surgery. After crestal incision, a meticulous cleaning of the oral cavity was carried out. We removed necrotic tissues and all inflammatory residues. Then, the bone cavity was extended gradually, according to the intended implant diameter. Inserted titanium implants were placed 8-12mm subcrestally. Outcomes: We demonstrated that the bone load applied by titanium implant was able to induce the mandibular osteogenic reconstruction in a periodontitis patient. Lessons: This case study can lay the foundation to improve understanding of the relationship between the immediate load dental implant and the mandibular regeneration.