SUMMER 2020

the southwest society of periodontists

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As I reflect about the scoring criteria to match the REGISTER the most notable Orban’s criteria to help our student accomplishments members to have a better sense of of our Society the AAP competition. during my time • We are working on an awards fund serving as with a mission of recognizing our President of members who have excelled in areas TODAY the board, many of service, education and research things come to in our region. This project will be Pilar Valderrama, mind. I have been pursued with the support of the DDS, MS., fortunate to work AAP Foundation. 2020 President closely with a very • We continue to provide high motivated board and outstanding quality, continuing education for www.swsp.org committee members. Currently, our our members by selecting our SWSP board composition represents speakers based on the results of our almost all the states in the region surveys. This summer, we will have and this brings new ideas and Dr. Frank Schwarz. Dr. Schwarz has potential for growth. Some of our an impressive curriculum and has significant tasks accomplished are: among others, multiple publications in the topic of peri-implantitis. • We have introduced a corporate Peri-implantitis is a disease recently forum during our winter and summer included in the AAP classification meetings to provide our members of diseases as a separate entity. Summer 2020 additional continuing education Even though the prevalence and supported by our sponsoring increased incidence of this condition Meeting: companies. has been demonstrated, successful • We have recorded a video about and predictable treatments for the 2018 AAP EFP classification this pathology have not been fully of Periodontal diseases and attained. Dr. Schwarz’ presentation July 24 – 26, 2020 conditions which will be available will focus on these relevant topics. online for our members on our website. The purpose is to help I can conclude that with the Hyatt Regency our members to incorporate the outstanding support of CMP changes in their daily practice; to Management on the administrative Hill Country increase awareness among the aspects and the continuous growth dental community about these of our membership, our society will Resort important changes and to give you continue to lead our profession in San Antonio, Texas an additional tool to reach out to the southwest region. Thank you for the dental hygienists in your area. trusting and supporting me to lead • We have reached record numbers your society. I look forward to seeing of submissions for the Prichard you all in San Antonio! Prize research competition from the residents in the Graduate Programs Dr. Pilar Valderrama in our region. We have changed President 2019-2020

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OFFICERS President Dr. Pilar Valderrama President-elect Dr. Kristi Soileau Secretary Dr. Natalie Frost Secretary-elect Dr. Takanari Miyamoto Treasurer Dr. Matthew Steffer Treasurer-elect Dr. Cuong Ha Editor of the PROBE Newsletter Dr. Kayleigh Eaves Temple MEMBERS AT LARGE 2020-2022 Dr. Scott Bedicheck Fort Worth, Texas (2021) Dr. Stacy Beltran (2020) Edinburg, Texas Dr. Blaine Calahan (2022) Shreveport, Louisiana Dr. Angela (Toula) Palaiologou-Gallis San Antonio, Texas (2022) Dr. Edwin Sutherland Stillwater, Oklahoma (2021) Dr. John Tunnell (2020) Dallas, Texas 2020 SWSP Save The Date SUMMER MEETING 2021 Winter Meeting January 22 – 24, 2021 Dallas Marriott Las Colinas Irving, Texas REGISTRATION: www.swsp.org/2020-summer-meeting-registration Visit www.swsp.org to stay updated on the details! AGENDA: www.swsp.org/2020-summer-meeting-agenda

HOTEL: www.swsp.org/2020-summer-meeting-hotel

SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:

The beginning date listed for the meetings is the www.swsp.org/2020-summer-meeting-sponsorships date preceding the opening day of the General Session. Registration and a welcome reception for ALL MEMBERS, as well as the Board of Directors meeting, are held on that date.

3 2020 SUMMER MEETING SPEAKER INFORMATION

Speaker Biography: Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Centre for Dentistry and Oral Medicine (Carolinum), Johan Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany

Frank Schwarz has a postgraduate degree in Oral Surgery and is Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology at the Centre for Dentistry and Oral Medicine (Carolinum), Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt, Germany. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and Editorial Board Member for Clinical Oral Implants Research. He is the Dr. Frank President of the German Association of Oral Implantology (DGI), a Board Member of the Osteology Schwarz, Prof. Foundation and was awarded the André Schröder Research Prize in 2007, the Miller Research Prize in Dr. Med. Dent. 2012 and the Jan Lindhe Award in 2017.

SATURDAY LECTURE — Teaching Method: Livestream Lecture Treatment Concepts for the Management of Peri-Implant Disease

Presentation Abstract: advanced peri-implantitis lesions characteristics, as well as the The management of infectious commonly require a surgical method of surface decontamination. diseases affecting osseointegrated intervention. Previous studies Learning Objectives: implants in function has become have indicated that surgical 1. To understand the etiology and a demanding issue in implant treatment of peri-implantitis with major risk indicators for peri- dentistry. While nonsurgical therapy concomitant placement of a bone implant disease was effective in the treatment filler is associated with clinical 2. To understand the limitations of of mucositis lesions, for peri- and radiographic improvements on nonsurgical treatment of peri- implantitis, mechanical debridement both short- and long-term periods. implantitis alone has shown limited efficacy. However, the available evidence also 3. To be able to select appropriate Adjunctive measures (e.g. local suggests that the effectiveness of surgical techniques and materials antibiotics/ antiseptics, laser regenerative treatment approaches for regenerative therapy of peri- application) may be effective in is influenced by several factors, implantitis associated defects arresting disease progression at such as the type and configuration initial sites; however, moderate to of the defect, implant surface Disclosure of relevant financial relationships: None

SUNDAY LECTURE — Teaching Method: Livestream Lecture associated surgical procedures for current and future applications. Autogenous Tooth Roots for Learning Objectives: Localized Alveolar Ridge Augmentation 1. To understand the biological rational for using teeth as bone Presentation Abstract: anorganic and organic composition graft material Preclinical and clinical data provide as bone, features osteoconductive 2. To understand various clinical evidence that tooth roots reveal a as well as osteoinductive properties indications for their application structural and biological potential and also gets involved in the 3. To understand the step-by-step to serve as alternative autografts bone remodeling process. This surgical procedures for localized ridge augmentation. presentation will elucidate this new In fact, dentin reveals a similar biological concept and focus on Disclosure of relevant financial relationships: None

4 2020 SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ONLINE

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Welcome Reception and Meeting Registration

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Exhibitor Set-Up 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Committee Meetings 8:00 AM Meeting Registration and Breakfast 8:00 AM Exhibits Open 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION BEGINS Guest Speaker: Frank Schwarz, Prof. Dr. Med. Dent. Treatment Concepts for the Management of Peri-Implant Disease 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Break with Exhibitors 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION CONTINUES 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Break with Exhibitors 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Luncheon and SWSP Member Business Meeting Lunch Provided for all Registrants and Exhibitors 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM New Member and Resident Social

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2020 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Board of Directors Breakfast Meeting 8:00 AM Meeting Registration and Breakfast 8:00 AM Exhibits Open 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION BEGINS Guest Speaker: Frank Schwarz, Prof. Dr. Med. Dent. Autogenous Tooth Roots for Localized Alveolar Ridge Augmentation 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Break with Exhibitors 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION CONCLUDES

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THANK YOU to our 2020 Winter Meeting Speakers! THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 WINTER MEETING SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS Digital Dentistry: Digital Implant Many thanks to the sponsors and exhibitors who supported the Southwest Workflow Society of Periodontists 2020 Winter Meeting. We look forward to welcoming you back to future SWSP meetings!

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EXHIBITORS Robert J. Miller, DMD – BBVA USA Periodontist, Miller & Korn BioHorizons Periodontics and Implant Firm Media Solutions Garfield Refining Geistlich Biomaterials Total Jaw Laschal Reconstruction: Maxxeus Dental An Evolution Nobel Biocare Osteogenics Biomedical Piezosurgery Incorporated Q-Optics & Quality Aspirators Inc. Salvin Dental Specialties, Inc. Snoasis Medical Straumann Fayette C. Williams, DDS, MD, Vatech America, Inc FACS – Dentist, Facial & Oral Wallace Insurance Group Surgery Associates X-Nav Technologies Zimmer Biomet

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SWSP 2019 WINTER MEETING WRAP-UP

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SWSP 2019 WINTER MEETING WRAP-UP

11 BUSINESS LUNCHEON MEETING MINUTES SOUTHWEST SOCIETY OF PERIODONTISTS Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

I. CALL TO ORDER: VII. TREASURER’S REPORT: Dr. Pilar Valderrama called the meeting to order at Dr. Matt Steffer – No report. 1:06 PM and thanked everyone for their attendance at the meeting. VIII. CENTRAL OFFICE REPORT: Dr. Dowell – No report. II. INVOCATION: Dr. Valderrama delivered the invocation and thanked IX. PROBE EDITOR’S REPORT: everyone for their service to the Society. Dr. Kayleigh Eaves Temple – No report.

III. MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE: X. WEBMASTER’S REPORT: Dr. Valderrama provided remarks about the passing No report. of Dr. Cora Marsaw, Past President. Dr. Valderrama noted that Dr. Marsaw was a Master Plumber and a XI. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: Master Electrician and she helped many students a. ANNUAL MEETINGS COMMITTEE: with scholarships and served her community in many Dr. Shelby Nelson reported the Summer Meeting other ways. Dr. Marsaw will be greatly missed by will be in San Antonio and Dr. Schwarz will be family, friends and colleagues. Dr. Valderrama asked the speaker. everyone to join her in a moment of silence in memory of Dr. Marsaw. b. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: Dr. Cuong Ha – No report. IV. PRESENTATION OF PRICHARD COMPETITION AWARDS: Dr. Natalie Frost presented the Prichard Competition. c. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Dr. Al Hugail was the winner in the Clinical Sciences Dr. Kristi Soileau reported on the nominees for the Category. Dr. Saxon was the winner in the Basic Slate of Candidates for 2020-2021. The Slate of Sciences Category. Dr. Frost thanked all the Candidates is as follows: presenters and the judges for their support of and President-Elect – Dr. Natalie Frost participation in the Prichard Competition. Secretary-Elect – Dr. Matt Steffer Treasurer-Elect – Dr. Scott Bedichek V. SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR RECOGNITION: Member at Large – 1 year term vacated by Dr. Jeff Pope thanked the Sponsors for their support Dr. Bedichek will also need to be filled. of the Society and asked them to give an introduction Member at Large – Dr. Nicola Angelov for their company. (Term Expires in July 2023) Member at Large – Dr. Jeffrey Pope VI. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Dr. Natalie Frost (Term Expires in July 2023) a. Approval of Minutes from the July 27, 2019 Business Dr. Dowell moved approval of the Slate of Candidates Meeting as published in the PROBE Newsletter. as presented. Dr. Bass seconded the motion. Dr. Natalie Frost moved approval of the minutes as Motion passed. presented in the PROBE. Dr. Brian Mealey seconded the motion. Motion passed. d. CENTRAL OFFICE COMMITTEE: Dr. Eduardo Lorenzana - No report.

12 BUSINESS LUNCHEON MEETING MINUTES SOUTHWEST SOCIETY OF PERIODONTISTS Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

e. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: XV. OLD BUSINESS Pilar Valderrama – No report. Dr. Radar provided some additional background related to the sedation issues referenced by f. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Dr. Reeves. In November, the ADA will convene a Debbie Peterson presented the new members for meeting to develop a consensus about the issue. approval by the Society on behalf of Dr. Ha. Dr. Radar encouraged everyone to provide him with Dr. Brian Mealey moved to accept the new any concerns related to these issues. Members asked memberships. Dr. Lasho seconded the motion. questions related to specifics concerning inspections Motion passed. and suggested items that might be noted during an inspection. g. SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Dr. Yong-Hee Chun – No report. XVI. NEW BUSINESS i John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Dr. Matt Carlisle noted the New Member & Resident Research Subcommittee: Social will be from 5:00 – 6:00 in the Lobby Bar. Dr. Natalie Frost – No report. XVII.ADJOURNMENT h. STRATEGIC LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE: Dr. Dowell moved to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Scott Dowell – No report. Dr. Steve Britain seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 1:57 PM. i. GOVERNMENTAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Dr. John Dmytryk – No report. 2020 NOMINATING XII. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORT a. EXHIBITOR COMMITTEE: Dr. Jeff Pope – No report. The Nominating Committee will put forward the following Slate of Candidates b. BY-LAWS, POLICIES & PROCEDURES : at the Summer Meeting for election by the Dr. Eduardo Lorenzana – No report. SWSP Membership.

OFFICERS: XIII. AAP TRUSTEE REPORT 1. President-Elect: Dr. Natalie Frost Dr. Reeves reported on the activities of the AAP. 2. Secretary: Dr. Takanari Miyamoto Dr. Reeves noted sedation issues continue to be a 3. Secretary -Elect: Dr. Matt Steffer concern and topic of discussion. Dr. Soileau thanked 4. Treasurer: Dr. Cuong Ha Dr. Reeves for his many years of service to the Society. 5. Treasurer-Elect: Dr. Scott Bedicheck

XIV. AAP Candidate Introductions BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE: Dr. John Ducar introduced himself and provided an 6. Member at Large – Dr. Daniella Zambon overview of his credentials and background. Dr. Steve 7. Member at Large – Dr. Nicola Angelov Meraw introduced himself and provided an overview 8. Member at Large – Dr. Jeffrey Pope of his credentials and background.

13 14 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS STILL TIME TO RENEW YOUR Name Organization Location MEMBERSHIP! Dr. Olanrewaju Meeks OU Health Services Oklahoma City, OK

Dr. Danielle Nici University of Oklahoma Graduate Periodontics Oklahoma City, OK

Dr. Marcy Watson Austin, TX Time to Renew Dr. Yu-Ting Yeh Creighton University Your Membership! School of Dentistry Omaha, NE

Dr. Huy Pham UTSD Houston, TX

Dr. Hyungjoo True Kim United States Air Force Lackland AFB, TX

Dr. Phillip Crum Lousiana State University Graduate Green Bay, WI Membership Renewals are still being accepted for the 2020 Dr. Seyedeh Abaei Texas A&M College of Dentistry AEGD Dallas, TX Membership Year. We hope you’ll take a few minutes and renew your membership as well Dr. Mattie Bertels UNMC College of Dentistry Lincoln, NE as review your membership profile to be sure all of your Dr. David Wong Longview, TX information is still correct. SWSP is happy to provide your Dr. Yen-Chun Wang UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX login credentials so you may access the renewal on the Dr. Junya Hamaguchi UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX SWSP website. Simply contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be glad to assist! Members Dr. Gary Chang UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX receive discounted meeting registration rates as well as the Dr. Andrew Dugum UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX PROBE Newsletter.

Dr. Thomas Nguyen UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX Update Your Contact Dr. Gabriella Balli UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX Information! Dr. Jiman Nelson, DMD UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX If your contact information, including email address has Dr. Zhijian Chen Dunhuang Perio Houston, TX changed, please notify the SWSP Central Office at [email protected] so that you will not miss out on SWSP information and reminders.

15 John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Research

2020 John F. Prichard Graduate Research Competition Great Success www.swsp.org/prichard-award

The 2020 John F. Prichard Graduate On January 24, 2020, nine judges The 2020 competition once again Research Competition was an heard oral presentations of the demonstrated the exceptional outstanding success once again. selected abstracts. The winner of the research being conducted within Fourteen abstracts were submitted Prichard Competition in the Clinical the residency programs within the from the University of Colorado, Sciences Research Category was Dr. Society. The written abstracts and Air Force Postgraduate Dental Arwa Al-Hugail from UT Health San oral presentations were outstanding. School, Louisiana State University, Antonio. The winner of the Prichard Many thanks to the judges for their Texas A & M College of Dentistry, Competition in the Basic Sciences time and willingness to participate in University of Texas School of Research Category was Dr. Matthew this year’s competition. Dentistry at Houston, University Saxon with the Texas A&M University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, College of Dentistry. The purpose of the Prichard and UT Health San Antonio School Award is to establish, maintain, of Dentistry. Congratulations to Dr. Al-Hugail and encourage participation in and Dr. Saxon as well as to the other scientific presentations to fulfill Eleven judges, one for each four presenters. the mission and goals of the residency program as well as three Society and honor the memory clinical judges, participated in the The awards were presented on of Dr. John F. Prichard. For anyone scoring of the abstracts. Based January 25th during the SWSP interested in participating, learn on this review, six abstracts were Business Meeting. Procter & Gamble more about the guidelines for selected for oral presentation. and Straumann were recognized for participation at http://www.swsp. their support of the competition. org/prichard-award-guidelines.

16 Past-Prichard Competition Award Winners

Dr. Thomas W. Mabry LSU School of Dentistry February 9, 1985 Dr. Jeffrey M. Snitzer LSU School of Dentistry February 8, 1986 Dr. Jon E. Piche’ UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 7, 1987 Dr. Robert Sabatini UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 6, 1988 Dr. David E. Deas UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 4, 1989 Dr. Brian L. Mealey UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 17, 1990 Dr. Martha L. Garito UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 9, 1991 Dr. Karl Allen Smith UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 8, 1992 Dr. Dennis M. Anderson UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 6, 1993 Dr. Sarah D. Shih Baylor College of Dentistry February 5, 1994 Dr. Janet Y. Martin UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 11, 1995 Dr. William C. Stentz, Jr. UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center June 21 1996 for Feb. 3, 1996 (Feb. Meeting was Cancelled) Dr. Michael P. Najera Baylor College of Dentistry February 1, 1997 Dr. Paul J. Ezzo The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio February 7, 1998 Dr. Edward A. Shinedling Baylor College of Dentistry Texas A&M University System February 6, 1999 Dr. Theodore C. Weesner The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio February 5, 2000 Dr. E. Todd Scheyer The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio February 24, 2001 Dr. Michael McConnell Perry Baylor College of Dentistry Texas A&M University System February 9, 2002 Dr. Elizabeth M. Tandy UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 8, 2003 Dr. Edithann J. Graham UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 8, 2003 Dr. Dwight L. Johnson UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 5, 2005 Dr. Scott M. Dowell The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio February 4, 2006 Dr. Scott Gruwell UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 10, 2006 Dr. Brently A. Grimard The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio February 9, 2008 Dr. Amy S. Kauvar UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 7, 2009 Dr. Tina M. Beck The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio February 13, 2010 Dr. Peter M. Pedalino UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center February 12, 2011 Dr. Andrew W. Baker UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall USAF Ambulatory Surgical Center February 11. 2012 Dr. Ryan S. Holbrook UTHSCSA and U.S. Air Force Postgraduate Dental School February 9, 2013 Dr. Stacy Renay Beltran Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry February 7, 2014 Clinical Sciences Research Category: Dr. Tyler D. Borg The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio February 7, 2015 Basic Sciences Research Category: Dr. Eirleen Y. Hyun UTHSCSA and U.S. Air Force Postgraduate Dental School February 7, 2015 Basic Sciences Research Category: Dr. Erin Wyrick UTHSCSA and U.S. Air Force Postgraduate Dental School January 30, 2016 Clinical Sciences Research Category: Dr. John W. Thousand IV University of Colorado January 30, 2016 Basic Sciences Research Cateogy: Dr. Haroon Ashraf University of Colorado January 27, 2017 Clinical Sciences Research Category: Dr. Blaine Calahan The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio January 27, 2017 Award Winner: Dr. Debbie Lee UTHSCSA and U.S. Air Force Postgraduate Dental School January 26, 2018 Runner-Up: Dr. Phillip Garrett The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio January 26, 2018 Clinical Sciences Research Category: Dr. Jeff Penner The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio January 26, 2019 Basic Sciences Research Category: Dr. Seung (Steve) Y. Lee UTHSCSA and U.S. Air Force Postgraduate Dental School January 26, 2019 Clinical Sciences Research Category: Dr. Arwa Al-Hugail The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio January 24, 2019 Basic Sciences Research Category: Dr. Matthew Saxon Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry January 24, 2019

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Winner – John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Research – Clinical Sciences Category Evaluation of Healing at Molar Extraction Sites with Ridge Preservation using a Nonresorbable Dense Polytetrafluoroethylene (dPTFE) Membrane Arwa Al Hugail, B.D.S. Department of Periodontics, UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry

Purpose: Ridge healing period, an implant osteotomy buccal bone loss than any of the RP preservation was prepared using a trephine drill, techniques. Histologic comparison of (RP) techniques and bone cores were collected wound healing between the groups usually involve for histological analysis. Four-arm showed that dPTFE membrane alone use of a bone analyses were performed using data (test 3) group had the greatest amount graft with a from the same research group that of vital bone formation (62.10%). resorbable or a included a previous randomized Subjects in all groups were able to non-resorbable controlled trial, in which twenty achieve the end goal of restoratively membrane. molar sites received no RP (control) driven implant placement with good Dr. Arwa Al Hugail There is limited and 20 received ridge preservation primary stability. The results of this evidence using FDBA with dPTFE membrane study indicated that RP using dPTFE examining the use of a nonresorbable (test 1), and a subsequent case membrane alone in molar sites with membrane with no bone graft. The series of 20 patients who received intact (<50% bone loss) socket walls, primary purpose of this study is ridge preservation at molar sites showed successful outcomes in terms to examine the ridge dimensional using FDBA with collage wound of maintaining ridge dimensions and changes and the histologic parameters dressing (test 2). histologic wound healing. of healing when RP was performed at molar sites using a dPTFE membrane Results: There was no statistically alone. The secondary objective was significant difference in KT change ATTENTION to compare dimensional change and between the control and the test histologic data to the results found groups (P>.05). The average loss COMMITTEE CHAIRS in three previously published study of lingual ridge height among the arms including: 1) No RP (control), 2) 4 groups was 0.6-1.0 mm, with no Please remember that as the RP using mineralized freeze-dried significant difference between Committee Chair, it is your bone allograft (FDBA) with dPTFE groups. Buccal height change was responsibility to contact your membrane (test 1), and 3) FDBA with significantly greater in the control committee members and collagen wound dressing (test 2). group compared to both test 1 and encourage them to attend test 2 groups (P<.05). Ridge width the Southwest Society of Methods and Materials: Eighteen reduction at 3mm from the crest at Periodontists meetings and to patients requiring molar extraction and the mesio-distal midpoint aspect participate in the Committee ridge preservation were included. In of the socket amounted to 3.11  the present study ridge preservation 3.83mm, 2.48  2.86mm, 1.64  Meeting on Saturday morning was performed using dPTFE 1.10mm and 1.60  1.70mm (meanSD) at the SWSP meetings. The membrane alone (test 3). Alveolar in the control, test 1, test 2 and test 3 Committee Meetings at the 2020 ridge dimensions at the extraction site groups, respectively. The percentage Summer Meeting are scheduled including width and height changes, of vital bone formation was from 8:00 – 9:00 AM on Saturday, and buccal and lingual plate thickness significantly greater in test 3 group July 25, 2020. The committee were measured using two standardized (62.10%) compared to all the other members are listed in this issue cone beam computerized tomography groups, but was not statistically of the PROBE. Please contact (CBCT) scans taken within 72 hours and different among the other groups. your committee members and 3 months following extraction. Change encourage them to attend this in keratinized tissue (KT) width was Discussion and Conclusion: Without very important meeting. also recorded. Following a 3-month RP there was consistently more

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Winner – John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Research – Basic Sciences Category Erythropoietin – a Potent Factor for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation after First Molar Extraction Matthew Saxon, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics

Purpose: Loss #703 surgical bur to a depth of 3mm number of blood vessels in the control of teeth is in each extraction socket. Rats were and in the BioOss treatment group. commonly randomly assigned to groups that associated with were to receive an erythropoietin Discussion: Our data indicate that a loss of the soaked collagen pellet (Test Group), EPO acts as a potent factor in alveolar bone a Bio-Oss® treatment group or no combination with a collagen sponge, surrounding material (Control), and subsequently promoting both new bone and the functional covered with Bio-Gide collagen angiogenesis. tooth, resulting membrane and secured with Periacryl Dr. Matthew Saxon in an undesirably purified cyanoacrylate. The rats were Conclusions: Our study suggests that narrow bone then randomly assigned for sacrifice EPO or biosimilars might serve as an ridge for subsequent implant via CO2 overdose after four or alternative to established procedures placement. In our quest for eight weeks. The following analyses for alveolar ridge augmentation. alternatives to freeze-dried bovine were performed; radiographs, While freeze-dried bovine bone might bone, allografts, alloplasts, or BMP-2 micro-CT, paraffin sections with not be acceptable to some patients we identified the kidney derived hematoxylin and eosin staining, and BMP-2 is associated with side growth factor erythropoietin (EPO) Masson’s trichrome staining, and effects, EPO as a bioadditive might as a candidate molecule for alveolar Sirius Red staining. Additionally, provide novel treatment strategies ridge augmentation in combination ground sections were subjected to for bone defects, especially since its with suitable scaffolds. Currently, von Kossa staining. use has already been approved by the EPO overall safety in patients is FDA. EPO’s effects on angiogenesis established by current approval for Results: X-ray and micro-CT suggests that EPO treatment might Erythropoitin and biosimilars by the comparison demonstrated new be useful to promote nutrient US Food and Drug Administration bone formation in the tooth-less supply during the regeneration of for the treatment of anemia extraction sockets of EPO and of large-scale bone defects, especially caused by chronic kidney disease, Bio-Oss treated mice. Specifically, in combination with traditional chemotherapy, or use of zidovudine in four weeks after extraction, the scaffolds and bone filling materials. patients with HIV infection. The aim radiopaque area in EPO treated of the present study is to evaluate sockets was 2.5-fold higher than in the efficacy of erythropoietin’s control sockets while the radiopaque angiogenic and osteogenic potential area in Bio-Oss treated sockets was compared to two popular ridge 2.7-fold higher. Eight weeks after preservation techniques; anorganic extraction, the radiopaque area was bovine bone mineral (Bio-Oss ® ) with 2.64-fold higher in controls vs. the 4 non-cross linked collagen membrane weeks controls. Within the 8 weeks (Bio-Gide ® ), and collagen membrane group, the EPO treated sockets alone. were 1.17-fold higher than in control sockets while the radiopaque area in Methods and Materials: Thirty adult Bio-Oss treated sockets was 1.2- male Sprague Dawley rats underwent fold higher. H&E stains of paraffin bilateral maxillary first molar sections revealed a substantial extraction, and uniform extraction increase in the number of capillaries defects were made with a Brasseler per section when compared to the

19 John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Research

Comparison of Debris Particle Release After Decontamination Therapy Among Multiple Implant Systems Xixi Wu; Changjie Cai; Tapan Koticha; Fernando Suárez López del Amo, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Graduate Periodontics

Background: Particulate debris may a scanning mobility particle sizer Conclusions: Implant decontamination initiate an osteolytic reaction leading (SMPS), aerodynamic particle therapy, and more specifically to bone loss. Previous studies have sizer (APS) and a Nano Micro- implantoplasty, is associated with identified the presence of titanium Orifice Uniform Deposit Impactor debris particle release. The majority and metal-like particles surrounding (nanoMOUDI), were employed. of particles were within the ultrafine the peri-implant tissues. These metal In addition, Scanning Electron size range (<100 nm). Different implant debris can trigger an inflammatory Microscopy- Backscattered systems showed different number process leading to osteolysis that Electron Detector (SEM-BSD) was concentrations with the similar peak might cause peri-implantitis, which used to analyze and determine the at 18-34 nm size level, with significant is considered to be a major factor composition, shape and mass of lower particle number concentration leading to implant failure. Toxicity of the collected particles by size. We in Group A (Straumann® BLT, RC, SLA) particles is a complex phenomenon conducted one-way ANOVA analysis than that in Group B (NobelBiocare® influenced by multiple variables, with post-hoc Tukey honestly NobelParallel CC), and Group C namely particle size, concentration, significant difference (HSD) test to (BioHorizons® Tapered Plus). The first composition and morphology. compare the differences among the minute of procedure might release This study is designed to measure three implant systems. most particles in terms of the debris and compare the characteristics number. The potential long-term of released debris particles Results: Particles emitted from biologic effects of these particles among different implant systems implantoplasty showed bimodal should be further investigated during decontamination therapy, number size distributions, with the because majority of the particles fell implantoplasty. majority of particles in the ultrafine within the particle size range that size range (<100 nm). Statistical could exert higher levels of biological Methods and Materials: Three implant analysis indicated that there was and immunological activity compared systems were tested, including a significant effect of different to coarse particles. Group A (Straumann® BLT, RC, SLA; manufacturers on particle number 4.1×16 mm), Group B (NobelBiocare® concentrations at the p < .05 level STUDENT MEMBERS NobelParallel CC; 4.3×15 mm), and [F (2, 6) = 31.2, p < 0.001]. The mean Group C (BioHorizons® Tapered Plus; particle number concentration from ATTEND SWSP 4.6×15 mm). Each group consisted Group A (mean = 1130 #/cm3, S.D. = MEETINGS AT of three implants tested under 637 #/cm3) was significantly lower the same condition ensuring data than that from Group B (mean = NO CHARGE consistence. One clinician performed 10384 #/cm3, S.D. = 1192 #/cm3), and The SWSP Board of Directors all implantoplasty procedures using from Group C (mean = 9164 #/cm3, invites Student Members of the high-speed handpiece and tungsten S.D. = 2338 #/cm3), respectively. SWSP to attend the Summer 2020 carbide round bur for three minutes. Group B and C did not show Meeting of the SWSP at No Charge statistically significant difference for Early Registration. Please A novel experimental system (p = 0.79). The 1st minute of register online at www.swsp.org. was utilized for measuring and procedure had higher number collecting particles generated from concentration compared to the We value you as Student implantoplasty. High efficiency 2nd and 3rd minute. SEM analysis Members and this offer is made particulate air filter (HEPA) was used of nanoMOUDI-collected particles to encourage you to attend the to create a particle-free environment indicated that, at different size meetings of the SWSP and become in a glove box (the sampling chamber). level, particles showed different Active Members upon completion Different aerosol devices, including morphology and composition. of your Graduate Program.

20 John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Research

The Effect of Implant Surface Bioactivation with PRGF on Cell Attachment in the Presence of Cigarette Smoke Extract Phillip P. Crum, Louisiana State University

Purpose: Success rates of dental implant surfaces alone. Phase II PRGF, there was no significant change implants in smokers is diminished included 2 groups: experimental in cellular attachment for either the compared to non-smoking patients. implants coated in PRGF in the Osseotite® or the MTX® surfaces. Identifying potential therapies to presence of CSE; control implant However, a significantly lower number increase dental implant success and surfaces alone in the presence of CSE. of cells were attached to the TiUnite™ survival in smokers is an important CyQUANT® dye was added to measure and the SLA® surfaces in the presence issue facing practitioners in order to fluorescence using a fluorescence of CSE, as compared to the other provide more predictable long-term microplate reader. All data was surfaces. The addition of PRGF to results. This study was designed collected and each group of four these implant surfaces significantly to examine the effect of implant samples was averaged, with mean and increased the level of cell attachment surface bioactivation with plasma standard deviation compared with the on both TiUnite™ (p=0.031) and SLA® rich in growth factors (PRGF) in the control value. (p=0.016). presence of cigarette smoke extract (CSE) on the attachment of gingival Results: Cell Attachment with and Discussion: Soaking the dental implant fibroblasts to four different dental without PRGF Surface Bioactivation - in PRGF prior to placement could help implant surfaces. There were no statistically significant to enhance the cellular attachment differences in the number of cells in the presence of CSE. In theory, Methods and Materials: Four attached to dental implants after 48 this could potentially lead to less commercially available dental implants hours, regardless of implant surface dental implant failures in smokers. were used: Surface 1: Osseotite® bioactivation with PRGF. Mean cell Dental implants were placed in PRGF by Zimmer-Biomet; Surface 2: attachment appeared to be higher for 5 minutes prior to exposure to TiUnite™ by Nobel; Surface 3: SLA® in the control group for all implant gingival fibroblasts. Five minutes by Straumann; Surface 4: MTX® by surfaces, with the exception of the was selected as an appropriate length Zimmer-Biomet. Peripheral blood sand blasted, acid-etched surface of time for clinical relevance, as this samples were collected from a healthy (Surface 3). is most likely the maximum amount non-smoking female and PRGF- of time that most clinicians would Endoret® preparation was conducted Cell Attachment with and without use in practice. This study showed according to manufacturer guidelines. PRGF Surface Bioactivation in the that the addition of PRGF in the Fractionation using the Plasma Presence of CSE- With exposure to Transfer Device (PTD) was completed CSE, when implants were coated in continued on page 24 to collect F1 and F2 plasma fractions. All F1 fractions were discarded and only the F2 fraction was utilized due to its potentially higher platelet and This figure shows growth factor content. Implants in comparisons of the experimental group were allowed cell to soak in PRGF for 5 minutes and attachment placed in multi-well plates. Gingival to surface 4 fibroblasts were exposed to 4 types (Zimmer of titanium implant surfaces and a cell MTX®) and attachment assay was performed. For surface 2 (Nobel each surface, 4 samples were tested TiUnite™) in both the experimental and control following calcein groups. Cell attachment assays were fluorescent conducted in two phases: Phase I staining included 2 groups: experimental implants coated in PRGF; control

21 John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Research

Detection of Dental Calculus Using Digital Radiography Jenna C. Hyer D.D.S. Department of Periodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Purpose: Dental calculus has solution, the size of the largest predictive value 94%, and negative a significant association with interproximal calculus deposit was predictive value 23.2%. A threshold periodontal disease. Calculus scored under magnification using of greater than 30% of interproximal extends the plaque front, ultimately a four point scale, and photographs root surface covered with calculus leading to a reactive tissue response, were taken of each interproximal and increasing size of calculus inflammation, bone loss, and root surface. Using digital imaging deposits was associated with periodontal breakdown. As calculus software, the surface area of improved sensitivity. is an important etiologic factor for calculus deposits as a percentage periodontal disease progression, the of the total interproximal root Discussion and Conclusion: A ability to detect and remove calculus surface area was determined. previous study by Buchanan is a key goal of therapy. Historically, Digital radiographs of all teeth et al. (1987) used conventional calculus detection using conventional taken prior to extraction were radiography to detect root surface film radiographs as a diagnostic manipulated on imaging software calculus. Their sensitivity and test has been associated with low using the following enhancements: specificity of 43.8% and 92% sensitivity and high specificity. With Auto-contrast, Emboss, Invert, compares favorably to 50% and advances in digital radiography, it and 100% Sharpen. Two blinded 82.2% in the present study, yet is possible that digital radiographs examiners independently viewed their PPV and NPV of 71.7% and may be more useful in the detection the enhanced images, as well as the 74.6% differed from 94% and of dental calculus, though it original radiographs to determine 23.2% in this investigation. This has not yet been the subject of whether calculus was present on difference is likely due to the investigation. Therefore, the aim the interproximal root surfaces. greater prevalence of root surface of this observational study was to Area under the curve (AUC) and the calculus in the current study. These determine if image enhancements 95% confidence interval (CI) were results also compare favorably can improve a clinician’s ability to calculated to determine the accuracy to a similar study where no single identify the presence of dental of radiographs as a diagnostic test, image manipulation applied in the root surface calculus on digital in addition to sensitivity, specificity, determination of root fractures radiographs. Secondary objectives positive predictive value (PPV), and was superior, and another in which included determining whether a negative predictive value (NPV). no single digital manipulation was size of calculus deposit or threshold better than the original image in of root surface area occupied by Results: A total of 130 root determining alveolar bone loss. calculus exists in which sensitivity of surfaces were included. None of Overall, digital radiographs as a detection improves. the enhanced images proved to be diagnostic test for root surface statistically superior to original calculus had low sensitivity, high Methods and Materials: 71 extracted images in identifying radiographic specificity, and image manipulations teeth with hopeless periodontal calculus as evident by the AUC did not significantly improve prognosis were collected from and 95% CI. Overall, the average detection. As area of calculus on 34 patients and stored in 10% sensitivity of digital radiography as root surfaces and size of calculus formalin. Teeth were washed and a diagnostic test for calculus was deposits increased, sensitivity of stained in a 1% methylene blue 50%, specificity 82.2%, positive detection also increased.

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22 John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Research

Increased Osteoblastic Expression of Colony Stimulating Factor 1 (CSF-1) by Advanced Glycation End-Products (Ages): A Mechanism of Diabetic Bone Fragility Derick Mayberry, DDS., Periodontics, Air Force Postgraduate Dental School, United States Air Force. Nandini Ghosh- Choudhury, Ph.D., Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Background: Advanced glycation an extension of this project. secretion of CSF-1 by osteoblasts. end-products (AGEs) result from We also showed that this increase nonenzymatic reaction between Methods and Materials: 2T3 mouse is mediated by the MAPK signaling reducing sugars and proteins, lipids osteoblast cells were used in this cascade. Our study thus identifies or nucleic acids. While AGEs are a study. To evaluate the effects CSF-1 as a novel target of AGEs natural product in biological systems, of AGEs, 2T3 cells were treated and unravel one of the mechanisms they are found in elevated levels in with bovine serum albumin (BSA)- leading to the increased rate of bone individuals with prolonged diabetes conjugated AGE (BSA-AGE) or BSA fractures occurring in individuals with and contribute to the pathogenic alone (experimental control). After prolonged diabetes. complications of this disease. Our 48 hours of AGE treatment the cells focus is to identify the mechanism were harvested and CSF-1 mRNA Acknowledgments: Funding was by which AGEs alter bone physiology expression was determined by provided by the South Texas Veterans in diabetes. Individuals with diabetes quantitative RT PCR (qRT-PCR). CSF-1 Administration (VA) and San Antonio show an increased rate of bone protein secretion from the osteoblast Area Foundation (SAAF). fractures. Strong bone formation cells were quantitated by enzyme- requires finely balanced activities linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) Disclaimer: The views expressed of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. The in the growth medium collected from are those of the authors and do not colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1), these cells. To evaluate the role of reflect the official views or policy an essential cytokine for osteoclast MAPK, cells were treated for 1 hour of the Department of Defense or maturation, is expressed and secreted with a MAPK inhibitor U0126 prior to its Components. by the osteoblasts. Increased addition of AGE. The CSF-1 expression expression of CSF-1 stimulates and secretion were measured as osteoclast activity in bone, resulting described above. in improper bone remodeling thereby reducing the bone strength. CSF-1 Results: qRT-PCR results showed expression is tightly regulated by elevated amounts of CSF1 mRNA concerted actions of multiple signaling in 2T3 cells treated with the AGE pathways including compared to cells cultured with BSA ATTENTION OFFICERS, mitogen-activated protein kinases alone. ELISA results confirmed an (MAPK). AGEs have been shown to increase in CSF1 protein secretion BOARD MEMBERS regulate MAPK signaling pathway in from AGE-treated 2T3 cells compared AND COMMITTEE osteoblast cells. to the control cells cultured in BSA alone. Inhibition of MAPK signaling by CHAIRS Purpose: The purpose of this study pre-treatment with U0126 decreased Please note that the Board of is to identify CSF-1 as a novel target AGE-induced increase in CSF1 mRNA Directors Meeting will begin at of AGEs, increased level of which expression. The amount of AGE- 4:30 pm on Friday, July 24, 2020. worsens bone quality in prolonged stimulated CSF1 protein secretion was Officers, Board members and diabetes. Our aim further includes also decreased in cells pre-treated Committee Chairs are encouraged unraveling the underlying mechanism with U0126. to attend. of this AGE-targeted over-expression of CSF-1. We anticipate to block Conclusion: Our results from the The Board of Directors Breakfast abnormal bone remodeling and manage qRT-PCR and the ELISA confirm that meeting is scheduled to begin at diabetes-induced bone abnormality as AGEs increased the expression and 7:30 am on Sunday, July 26, 2020.

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There is no better time to volunteer to serve on a committee of the THE EFFECT OF IMPLANT SURFACE Southwest Society. The Society is interested in having members participate BIOACTIVATION WITH PRGF... on committees to ensure we are meeting the needs of our members. There continued from page 24 are several opportunities to serve and the time commitment is only a few hours each year. Committees meet at the Winter and Summer Meetings presence of CSE did have a positive and there may be one conference call between the meetings. If you are impact on cellular attachment to interested, please click on the link below and we’ll get you connected with both the SLA® and TiUnite™ surfaces. the committee chair. Thank you for supporting the Society! While larger clinical studies are needed to confirm this finding, it is a promising indication that bioactive surface activation of dental implants could potentially improve the long- PRACTICE TRANSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS term survival and success of dental AVAILABLE TO SWSP MEMBERS implants placed in smokers. If you are looking to purchase a practice, sell your practice, seek an Conclusion: In the presence of associate, or some other type of change, you may now post this information cigarette smoke extract; the overall attachment of gingival fibroblasts was to the SWSP website, www.swsp.org. This feature is available to members reduced to various implant surfaces. only, so you must be logged in to access the page. Click on the Member When implants were placed in PRGF Login button on the Home Page. Under the Member Resources navigation for 5 minutes prior to cell exposure, item, the last option is Practice Transitions. This page has a button for this reduction in cellular attachment submission of the posting you would like to make. This information will be was corrected. Within the limitations posted to a page that will contain all submissions. This is a great resource of this study, this data provides a for student members as well as other members who are interested in proof of concept that paves the way exploring new practice opportunities as well as members looking for for additional, large-scale studies to practice transitions. If you have questions about this, please email us at evaluate the true efficacy of implant [email protected]. surface bioactivation with PRGF.

24 SWSP MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

The Southwest Society would like to introduce you to Catherine Tatum, who joined the Southwest Society in 2014. We asked Catherine a few questions to learn why she joined the Society and what benefits she saw from membership. SWSP What would you say to encourage Thank you, Catherine, someone to join the Society? for taking the time to CATHERINE share your experience! My involvement in the society has introduced me to wonderful people who are supportive of my career. Here’s what Catherine The membership fees and meeting registration fees are extremely told us: reasonable for what you gain in return through education and creating a network of friends and colleagues that are supportive of your career. SWSP The speakers at the society meetings Why did you join SWSP? are always focused on interesting topics that can open your eyes to techniques and the latest on clinical new techniques and products. In CATHERINE research. The greatest benefit has I first learned about the Southwest periodontics, we are always striving been the community and connection Society from my faculty during my first for the best outcomes for our patients with fellow, local periodontists. I enjoy year of residency at the Periodontics and the knowledge that is shared at the socializing at the meetings and getting program at San Antonio. Along with meetings has helped keep me up to date to see well known speakers without my co-residents, I joined as a student on ongoing clinical research and improve having to travel far. member. The society was very my patient care. welcoming and I learned a lot about the society and about the continuing SWSP SWSP Thank you John for taking the time to education they provide. I continued What benefits do you see share your experience! my membership after graduation as as a member of the Society? I started my career as a periodontist Want to share practicing in McKinney, Texas. I look CATHERINE forward to the SWSP meetings, as it Knowledge. Community. Education. your story? allows me to catch up with my local SWSP has provided me with knowledge periodontal colleagues. about the practice, cutting edge Contact [email protected]

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