Osseointegrated finger prostheses using a tripod titanium mini-plate [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Digital amputation is a common upper extremity injury and can cause significant impairment in hand function, as well as psychosocial stigma.
Ciudad, Pedro+5 more
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Temporal development of compensation strategies for perturbed palate shape in German /S/-production [PDF]
The palate shape of four speakers was changed by a prosthesis which either lowered the palate or retracted the alveoles. Subjects wore the prosthesis for two weeks and were recorded several times via EMA.
Brunner, Jana+3 more
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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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The dental management of patients at risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: New paradigm of primary prevention [PDF]
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious adverse reaction of antiresorptive and antiangiogenic agents; it is a potentially painful and debilitating condition that can considerably affect the quality of life of patients ...
Bedogni, Alberto+7 more
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An original experimental procedure is presented to measure the mechanical interaction between tongue and teeth and palate during speech production. It consists in using edentulous people as subjects and to insert pressure sensors in the structure of a ...
Dittmar, André+5 more
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A Method of Locating the Abutment Screw Access Channel with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and a 3D-Printed Drilling Guide [PDF]
In managing loose abutment screws, locating precisely the position of the screw access channel is difficult. This technique describes the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and surgical guide planning software to locate the screw access channel ...
Asiri, Waleed Nasir+3 more
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FEM and Von Mises analysis on prosthetic crowns structural elements: evaluation of different applied materials [PDF]
The aim of this paper is to underline the mechanical properties of dental single crown prosthodontics materials in order to differentiate the possibility of using each material for typical clinical condition and masticatory load.
Cesare, D’Amico+10 more
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Pleomorphic adenoma rehabilitative treatment in growing up patient: a 20-years follow-up [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Although tumors of minor salivary glands are rare, the pleomorphic adenoma is the most common pathology among the benign neoplasm and can be found with high prevalence in the junction between hard palate and soft palate.
BRAUNER, EDOARDO+6 more
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Implant Treatment in the Predoctoral Clinic: A Retrospective Database Study of 1091 Patients [PDF]
Purpose: This retrospective study was conducted at the Marquette University School of Dentistry to (1) characterize the implant patient population in a predoctoral clinic, (2) describe the implants inserted, and (3) provide information on implant ...
Bansal, Naveen K.+5 more
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Traitement par prothèses sur implant de l’édentement postérieur partiel : suivi à long terme d’une étude prospective [PDF]
Objective: This paper reports on the long-term outcome of patients with Kennedy Class IV partial edentulism treated in the Implant Prosthodontic Unit (IPU) at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
Attard, Nikolai J., Zarb, George A.
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