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Comparative Evaluation of Retentive Properties of Two Compatible Ball Attachments in Mandibular Implant-Retained Overdentures: An In Vitro Study

Frontiers in Dentistry, 2018
Objectives: The retentive properties of implant-retained overdentures (IRO) may be influenced by the type of attachments. The aim of this research was to compare the retention of two dental implant systems with compatible ball attachments, namely ...
Maryam Memarian, Simindokht Zarrati, Sedigheh Karimi, Mehran Bahrami   +3 more
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Using E‐portfolios to Identify Threshold Concepts in Removable Prosthodontics

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Training in removable prosthodontics traditionally includes a preclinical laboratory component that precedes clinical exposure. Students struggle to relate the laboratory component to clinical work, because successful learning in removable prosthodontics involves many threshold concepts, some of which have been identified ...
Edward Waters, Delyse Leadbeatter
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Student Reflections on Prosthodontics Patient Encounters: Reversible and Irreversible Procedures: Following Diagnostic Interactions

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Conceptualizing the next patient interaction is done intuitively by the master practitioner for every patient encounter. The project analyzes student reflections following interactions with patients involving reversible and irreversible procedures and follows a project analyzing reflections with patients involving diagnoses.
David C. Johnsen, Mai El Najjar, Sally Roushdy, Franciele Floriani   +3 more
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Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Standardized Dental Implant Curriculum for Nigeria's Dental Schools

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Dental implant education in many African countries, including Nigeria, is limited due to a lack of expertise and resources. This study assessed the status of implant education in Nigeria's 13 dental schools, evaluated faculty and student willingness to implement a standardized curriculum, and explored student perceptions of ...
Uvoh Onoriobe, Berna Saglik, Cortino Sukotjo, Marianella Sierraalta, Michael Razzoog, Sompop Bencharit   +5 more
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Laser Disinfection Acts as Biofilm‐Disrupter in Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)

Journal of Orthopaedic Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Infections after joint arthroplasties represent a devastating and progressively escalating complication with increased morbidity and mortality. The eradication of biofilms from infected implants is still an unsolved challenge. The erbium‐doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser, which delivers high‐energy light for rapid tissue ablation ...
Lukas K. Kriechbaumer, Christian Deininger, Alexander Planitzer, Marian Mitterer, Wolfgang Happak, Sylvia Nürnberger, Patrick Marko, Sebastian Filipp, Gerhild Thalhammer, Stephan Frenzel, Laura Hruby, Gundobert Korn   +11 more
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Effect of smoking over one pack daily on implant healing and health: A cohort study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This prospective cohort trial examines the effects of heavy smoking on peri‐implant marginal bone loss (MBL) and implant survival rates over 15 months. Methods Thirty subjects, categorized as either smokers (more than 20 cigarettes daily for over 5 years) or non‐smokers, were initially recruited with pocket depths ≤ 5 mm and at ...
Yaniv Mayer, Eran Gabay, Eli E. Machtei, Eli Regev, Ofir Ginesin, Zvi Gutmacher, Jacob Horwitz, Luigi Canullo, Jamil Awad Shibli, Hadar Giladi Zigdon   +9 more
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Evaluation and assessment of the survival of tooth implant supported prosthesis in tooth and implant supported rehabilitation cases with metal frameworks

BMC Oral Health
Introduction Over the years, implant therapy has been a commonly used treatment option for individuals who are partially or totally edentulous, with a long-term success rate of over 90%.
Joshua Narde, Nabeel Ahmed, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Yuliia Siurkel, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini   +6 more
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Volumetric buccal bone alterations at immediate implant sites with or without soft tissue augmentation: A 6‐month assessment

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study is part of a randomized controlled trial investigating the impact of soft tissue augmentation (STA) using subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) (immediate implant with subepithelial connective tissue graft [ICT] group) or acellular dermal matrix (ADM) (immediate implant with acellular dermal matrix [IAD] group ...
Mary Jung, Duong Tran, Chi‐Ching Chang, Sung K. Kim, Yosuke Tsukiboshi, Seiko Min, Srinivas Ayilavarapu, Chun‐Teh Lee   +7 more
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Tightening techniques for the retaining screws of universal abutment

Revista de Odontologia da UNESP
Purpose This study evaluated the torque maintenance of universal abutment retaining screws using different tightening techniques, and coated or uncoated screws.
Alexandre Wittcinski REGALIN, Rodrigo ALESSANDRETTI, Leonardo FEDERIZZI, Érica Alves GOMES, Ataís BACCHI, Aloísio Oro SPAZZIN   +5 more
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Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on nonsurgical treatment of peri‐implantitis: 12–26 months follow‐up

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, renowned for its immunomodulatory effects and established efficacy in orthopedics, shows promise for managing peri‐implantitis by reducing soft tissue inflammation and marginal bone loss.
Yaniv Mayer, Eran Gabay, Amin Younis, Ofir Ginesin, Rafael S. Siroma, Shlomo Barak, Ido Georgy, Yoni Friedlander, Thabet Asbi, Hadar Giladi Zigdon, Jamil A. Shibli   +10 more
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