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Dental Rehabilitation of the Scapular Tip in Maxillary Reconstruction

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The fibula‐free flap has traditionally been utilized to perform dental rehabilitation following maxillectomy. The purpose of this study is to present our experience with dental implantation of the scapula–tip‐free flap in midface reconstruction.
Leba M. Sarkis, John Lee, Karl Cuddy, Brian Rittenberg, Majd Al Mardini, Christopher MKL Yao, Sharon Tzelnick, David Goldstein, Ralph Gilbert, John R. de Almeida   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Community‐Based Postdoctoral Dentistry Program in Special Care Dentistry: Development and Implementation

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction There is a growing, national need for properly trained dentists to provide special care dentistry to a transitioning, aging, and medically complex population. This study describes the implementation and initial impact of a novel academic‐community intervention designed to rapidly address this critical gap in provider training and ...
Dan Burch, Marvellous A. Akinlotan, Oluyomi Oloruntoba, Prerana Gurudath, Carol Dean, Katherine Miller Nimmons, Nina Ray, Jayne Reuben   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Independent Prognostic Value of Natural Tooth Count Versus Posterior Teeth Occlusion in Resected Pancreatic Cancer

Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Purpose Prognostic significance of preoperative patient‐related factors, including oral health status, in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains unclear. We evaluated the association between preoperative factors—particularly oral health parameters—and long‐term survival after curative PDAC resection.
Kaoru Seo, Kenichiro Uemura, Kenjiro Okada, Hiromi Nishi, Tatsuaki Sumiyoshi, Ryuta Shintakuya, Yoshiaki Murakami, Hiroyuki Kawaguchi, Shinya Takahashi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predicting peri‐implantitis incidence and implant failure via risk‐assessment and prognostication tools: A validation study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Identifying individuals at high risk for developing peri‐implantitis (PI) and then determining the prognosis for implants with PI is crucial for treatment planning. Methods This study longitudinally followed implants from implant placement retrospectively.
Muhammad H. A. Saleh, Era Kakar, Giuseppe Troiano, Hamzeh Almashni, Jonathan Misch, Fariba Esperouz, Shahad Alhazmi, Hom‐Lay Wang, Zoltán Baráth, Istvan A. Urban   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functional tooth unit, periodontal status, and association with weight change in older adults

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Literature reports that having fewer teeth is associated with reduced chewing capacity, which in turn may lead to weight changes due to diminished oral functionality. This study aims to assess the association between functional tooth units (FTU) and periodontal status and weight change among older adults participating in the Health,
Mariana S. Muñoz, Natália M. Pola, Juliana B. Hilgert, Fernando N. Hugo, Roberto P. Pimentel, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Francisco W. M. G. Muniz   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictability of a dental implant prognosis system: A retrospective study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the predictability of the dental implant prognosis system proposed by Kwok et al. in 2023 by assessing implant survival rates across different initial prognosis categories over a 5‐year period. Methods Data were retrospectively collected from patients who received at least one dental implant from 2013 ...
Kristen Young, Michelle Tong, Yu‐Ting Yeh, Richard T. Kao, Guo‐Hao Lin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding peri‐implantitis occurrence and recurrence following treatment: A patient‐centered study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The present study aimed at gaining insight on patients´ perception of peri‐implantitis and its treatment and also to explore the effect of treatment outcome on patients´ perception and satisfaction. Methods Patients who had received peri‐implantitis treatment were contacted and invited to participate in the questionnaire‐based ...
Alberto Monje, Manal Sarsri Reffassi, Cristina Vallés, Ilyes Gourdache, Purnima Kumar, José Nart   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design and Development of Novel Airway Device for Transoral Respiratory Monitoring During Sedation

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This article describes iterative design factors and results of clinical testing for a novel medical device that promotes transoral respiratory gas exchange for patients during sedation. A minimally viable prototype was 3D printed from thermoplastic polyurethane and demonstrated high levels of oral retention, gas exchange, and satisfaction among ...
Samuel L. Oyer, Noah Thornton, Michael Epps, Kareem Hassan, William Sande, Shreya Mandava, Matthew Thames, Claudia Gutierrez   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Musculoskeletal Consequences of Mouth Breathing in Adults: A Systematic Review

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Chronic mouth breathing can have a negative impact on posture, cause temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), reduced masticatory muscle activity and efficiency, and suprahyoid muscle overuse. Postural changes include a head forward posture and increased lumbar lordosis.
Raewyn G. Campbell, Joshua R. Zadro, Nicholas J. Campion, Cliffton L. Chan, Martin G. Mackey, Gabriel Osie, Lu Hui Png, Richard G. Douglas, Katlego Mosito, Erin K. Reilly, Cedric Thiel, Robert C. Kern, Timothy L. Smith, Evangelos Pappas   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Precise jaw relation recorder: An innovative device for prosthodontic rehabilitation

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
Background: The orchestration of jaw relations in edentulous scenarios poses a significant challenge, demanding acumen, and expertise from the clinician.
C. Dhinesh Kumar, Sunantha Selvaraj, Ramesh Raju, Jayashree Mohan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source