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The effects of anodization and instrumentation on titanium abutment surface characteristics and biofilm formation

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To assess the impact of anodization and instrumentation on titanium abutment surface characteristics (surface roughness and wettability) and biofilm formation (viability and mass). Materials and Methods Titanium discs were obtained from pre‐milled abutment blanks made of titanium‐6aluminum‐7niobium alloy.
Weiqing Liu, Richard L. Gregory, Chao‐Chieh Yang, Yusuke Hamada, Wei‐Shao Lin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perceptions of Visiting Oral Health Service Providers: Using the Q Method and Focusing on Suggestions for the Role of Dental Hygienists in a Community. [PDF]

Gerodontology
Lee SH, Bae SM, Shin BM, Shin SJ.
europepmc   +1 more source

A digital workflow for full‐arch implant fixed prosthesis: Clinical application of a 3D‐printed polychromatic flangeless trial denture, anatomic bone reduction guide, and intraoral scanning for definitive prosthesis fabrication

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract This clinical report presents a comprehensive digital workflow for rehabilitating a patient with maxillary terminal dentition using a full‐arch, implant‐supported fixed dental prosthesis (FP‐1). It highlights the integration of a 3D‐printed polychromatic flangeless trial denture and a customized anatomic bone reduction template, enabling ...
Weiqing Liu, Toshiki Nagai, Wei‐Shao Lin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Workplace factors associated with job satisfaction among dental hygienists and assistants in the United States. [PDF]

Health Aff Sch
Sasaki N, Pang J, Surdu S, Morrissey RW, Vujicic M, Moore J.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Navigating challenges in prosthodontic rehabilitation after long‐term delay following fibula free flap reconstruction with a unique overlay removable prosthesis and large vertical dimension increase

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract This case report highlights the experience of one maxillofacial surgical patient who delayed prosthodontic treatment for 7 years as they saved to self‐fund access to a subsidized prosthodontic service. Without the benefit of a restored opposing dentition for a prolonged period of time, maxillary occlusal plane disruption occurred as a ...
David E. McReynolds, Advan Moorthy, Leo Stassen, Osama Omer   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of multimodal large language models on visually-based questions in the Japanese National Examination for Dental Hygienists: A preliminary comparative study. [PDF]

J Dent Sci
Kaneyasu Y, Mine Y, Niitani Y, Taji T, Takeda S, Tokinaga R, Shigeishi H, Takemoto T, Kakimoto N, Murayama T, Ohta K.   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Private practice of prosthodontists in the United States: Results from the 2024 survey of prosthodontists and trends since 2008

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To characterize current private practice patterns of prosthodontists in the United States using the 2024 American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) survey and to assess longitudinal trends relative to surveys conducted between 2008 and 2017. Materials and Methods A web‐based survey was distributed to 2793 prosthodontists from December 6,
Tintu Chandy, Douglas Benting, Elaine Torres‐Melendez, Radi Masri   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors Affecting Well-Being and Work Activity in Italian Dental Hygienists During COVID-19 Emergency. [PDF]

Int J Dent Hyg
Benvenuti M, Abbinante A, Agneta MT, Bussotti P, Cortesi V, Sangiorgi S.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

A Framework to Guide Basic Denture Services Provision in Selected Public Health Districts of KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa

Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to develop a framework to guide the provision of basic denture services within public oral health facilities in selected districts of KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa. The study addressed gaps in oral rehabilitation services, particularly the dominance of tooth extractions, limited prosthodontic capacity, and the lack of
Yonela Bandezi, Shenuka Singh
wiley   +1 more source