Removable Partial Dentures vs Overdentures in Children with Ectodermal Dysplasia: Two Case Reports [PDF]
Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) represents a disorder group characterised by abnormal development of the ectodermal derivatives. Removable partial dentures (RPD), complete dentures (CD) or overdentures (OD) are most often the treatment of choice for young ...
Angelopoulou, Matina V. +3 more
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Relationship between malocclusion and deleterious oral habits in preschool children in Campina Grande, PB, Brazil [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of malocclusions in preschool children in the city of Campina Grande, PB, Brazil, and verify the existence of associations between malocclusions and deleterious oral habits, gender and age.
Bezerra Medeiros Kelly Priscila +4 more
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Consequences of Tooth Loss on Oral Function and need for Replacement of Missing Teeth Among Patients Attending Muhimbili Dental Clinic [PDF]
Tanzanian oral health services constitute mainly of tooth extractions. Consequently, individuals susceptible to dental caries and periodontal diseases will have a substantial number of missing teeth, which can affect oral function.
Quaker, Andrewleon S
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Angle class II correction with MARA appliance [PDF]
Objective: To assess the effects produced by the MARA appliance in the treatment of Angle’s Class II, division 1 malocclusion. Methods: The sample consisted of 44 young patients divided into two groups: The MARA Group, with initial mean age of 11.99 ...
Chiqueto, Kelly +3 more
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Altering Occlusal Vertical Dimension Provisionally with Base Metal Onlays: A Clinical Report [PDF]
This article presents a method for altering occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) to restore dentitions with limited restorative space due to loss of tooth structure.
Kuracina, Jennifer +2 more
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Condylar position comparison between two centric relation recording methods, by means of a spiral tomography technique [PDF]
Artículo de publicación SciELOObjetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar la variación de la posición del cóndilo mandibular entre la técnica de registro de relación céntrica auto-inducida de tipo activa y otra de manipulación mandibular de tipo ...
Barbano Maturana, M. +3 more
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Comparisons of Patient Satisfaction Levels with Complete Dentures of Different Occlusions: A Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Purpose There is a lack of evidence to recommend a particular type of posterior occlusal form for conventional complete dentures. The type of posterior occlusal scheme can affect complete denture stability, retention, and patient satisfaction.
Mosharraf, Ramin +2 more
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Angle's Class II malocclusion treated without extractions and with growth control [PDF]
Angle's Class II malocclusion is defined according to the anteroposterior molar relationship with or without a discrepancy between basal bones. Maxillary protrusion and mandibular retrusion are included in this class. When orthodontic treatment starts at
Scardua, Maria Tereza
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Skeletal and dental Class II malocclusion, with anterior open bite and accentuated overjet
Open bite is defined as a deficiency in normal vertical contact between antagonist teeth and may manifest in a limited region, or more rarely throughout the entire dental arch.
Márlio Vinícius de Oliveira
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Correction of a Class III Malocclusion with a Functional Shift and Severe Crowding
A forward functional shift of the mandible is a significant problem that can cause both functional and aesthetic complications for many patients. This shift usually occurs in growing patients, and it is unusual to see in adult patients.
Yahya A. Alogaibi +3 more
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