A study of blood contamination of Siqveland matrix bands [PDF]
AIMS To use a sensitive forensic test to measure blood contamination of used Siqveland matrix bands following routine cleaning and sterilisation procedures in general dental practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixteen general dental practices in the West of
A H Lowe +12 more
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Students’ perspectives on the use of digital versus conventional dental impression techniques in orthodontics [PDF]
Despite the increasing use of digital impressions in orthodontics, this technique does not usually form part of the learning objectives in dental training. The aim of this study was to determine how students assess the user-friendliness of intraoral scanners compared to a conventional impression technique after a theoretical and practical teaching ...
Timm C. Schott +2 more
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Good exposure of the preparation margins and haemostasis in the sulcular gingiva are necessary for accurate impressions to produce precise restorations. The use of cordless retraction paste material in implant dentistry is a relatively novel application.
Katherine Cooper +5 more
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Dimensional stability of a novel polyvinyl siloxane impression technique
Aim: To introduce a modification of the reline impression technique (MRIT), and compare the dimensional changes of impressions obtained by MRIT and by conventional reline impression technique (CRIT).
Moira Pedroso Leão +3 more
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Repairing an Implant Titanium Milled Framework using Laser Welding Technology: A Clinical Report [PDF]
The application of laser welding technology allows titanium to be welded predictably and precisely to achieve accurate fit of a milled framework. Laser energy results in localized heat production, thereby reducing thermal expansion.
Prasad, Soni, Monaco, Jr., Edward A.
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A Comparison of Three-Dimensional Printing Technologies on the Precision, Trueness, and Accuracy of Printed Retainers [PDF]
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in the precision, trueness, and accuracy of 3D printed orthodontic clear retainers produced using printer systems with various printing technologies.
Naeem, Owais A
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Complete Denture Impression Techniques Practiced by Private Dental Practitioners: A Survey
Impression making is an important step in fabricating complete dentures. A survey to know the materials used and techniques practiced while recording complete denture impressions was conducted. It is disheartening to know that 33 % practitioners still use base plate custom trays to record final impressions.
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Preformed metal crowns for decayed primary molar teeth [PDF]
BackgroundPreformed metal crowns (PMCs) are recommended by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) for restoring badly broken down primary molar teeth.
Evans, Dafydd J. P. +2 more
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Comparison of Accuracy and Reproducibility of Casts Made by Digital and Conventional Methods [PDF]
Statement of problem Little peer-reviewed information is available regarding the accuracy and reproducibility of digitally fabricated casts compared to conventional nondigital methods.
Cho, Seok-Hwan +3 more
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Deciduous enamel 3D microwear texture analysis as an indicator of childhood diet in medieval Canterbury, England [PDF]
This study conducted the first three dimensional microwear texture analysis of human deciduous teeth to reconstruct the physical properties of medieval childhood diet (age 1-8yrs) at St Gregory's Priory and Cemetery (11th to 16th century AD) in ...
Deter, Chris +7 more
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