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Utilization of denture adhesives and the factors associated with its use: a cross-sectional survey

BMC Oral Health, 2020
Background An increase in the number of elderly edentulous patients likely leads to a greater demand for dentures and denture adhesives. As denture adhesives have both positive and negative features, dentists need to know the types of denture adhesive ...
Tun Min Bo, Yohei Hama, Norihisa Akiba, Shunsuke Minakuchi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Smoking effects on root coverage outcomes between 3 and 12 months: A prospective cohort study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of smoking on root coverage outcomes, comparing healing responses at 3–12 months following coronally advanced flap with a connective tissue graft (CAF+CTG). Methods This prospective cohort study included 27 participants (13 smokers, 14 non‐smokers) who required root coverage for a single Cairo
Hande Has‐Elci, Duygu Taş, Zeliha Güney, Merve Atak, Sivge Kurgan, Muhittin A. Serdar, Dimitris N. Tatakis   +6 more
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Using Participatory System Dynamics Approaches to Improve Community‐Based Oral Healthcare Delivery: A Case Study of the ElderSmile Program

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study leveraged system dynamics approaches to improve community‐based oral healthcare delivery via the ElderSmile program. Insights and inferences from focus groups and key informant interviews with older adults and their service providers, respectively, were integral to understanding feedback mechanisms articulated in participatory ...
Sara S. Metcalf, Harvey D. Palmer, Mary E. Northridge   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A clinical study to compare between resting and stimulated whole salivary flow rate and pH before and after complete denture placement in different age groups

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2015
Purpose: This study compared the flow rate and pH of resting (unstimulated) and stimulated whole saliva before and after complete denture placement in different age groups.
B C Muddugangadhar, Rajashekar Sangur, I V Rudraprasad, D B Nandeeshwar, B H Dhanya Kumar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Australian and New Zealand Dental Implant Registry: Regulatory Requirements and Registry Development

Australian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The Therapeutic Goods Administration is responsible for the Regulation of manufacture and supply of all medical devices including dental implants. Medically, the patient is given a ‘Patient Implant Card’ (PIC). It is recommended to monitor the performance of devices in an implant registry.
S. Soukoulis, S. Davis, A. Goss
wiley   +1 more source

Pre‐operative three‐dimensional face scans for predicting difficult facemask ventilation: a prospective development study

Anaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Facemask ventilation is a key airway management skill but predicting difficulty can be challenging. Pre‐operative three‐dimensional face scanning may have diagnostic value. We aimed to identify interpretable facial shape features and to quantify their value for predicting difficult facemask ventilation.
Viktor A. Wünsch, Hannes Bommes, Sofia Germer, Milan Piltan, Philipp Breitfeld, Sarah Latus, Linda Krause, Christian Zöllner, Christopher Gundler, Martin Petzoldt   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Oral Mucosal Lesions in Complete Denture Wearers in A Tertiary Care Dental Hospital

Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal
Background Denture needs proper maintenance for its longevity. Oral mucosal lesions are prevalent among denture wearers and significantly compromise oral health and quality of life.
Gita Neupane, Binam Sapkota, Ujjwal Rimal, Smriti KC, Sabina Karki, Sima Shah   +5 more
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Structured Rubrics for Assessing Digital Dentistry Workflows in Dental Education

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
Zaid Badr, Manal Hamdan, Brian Hodgson, Elsbeth Kalenderian   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Modified Oral Status Survey Tool: Development and Psychometrics for Accessible Oral Health Data Collection

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Understudied populations such as those with intellectual disabilities (ID) face significant disease burden and oral health disparities. Systematic exclusion from oral health research contributes to resultant health inequalities, limits understanding of the determinants and implications of disease, and hinders the ability to improve ...
Katrina Byrne, Blánaid Daly, Philip McCallion, Mary McCarron, Caoimhin Mac Giolla Phadraig   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source