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Validity of the Oral Hygiene Ability Instrument (OHAI)
Objective To evaluate the validity of the newly developed Oral Hygiene Ability Instrument (OHAI), created to assess the cause of any inability of older adults to perform oral hygiene, and to revise the instrument based on the results. Background Good oral hygiene is among the most important prophylactic measures for oral health. This applies especially
Ingela Grönbeck Lindén+5 more
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Mechanical plaque removal in step‐1 of care
Abstract Maintaining a regular oral hygiene routine is essential for taking care of our mouths, ensuring healthy teeth, and achieving fresh breath. Patient education on oral hygiene is an important component of their overall treatment. Firstly, patients should be informed about the direct connection between bacteria in dental plaque and oral diseases ...
G. A. (Fridus) Van der Weijden+1 more
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Use of a Polyetheretherketone Clasp Retainer for Removable Partial Denture: A Case Report
Clasp retainers made of metal alloys may be esthetically unappealing or cause allergic reactions. To investigate alternative materials, we used the nonfiller polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to fabricate the clasp retainer of a removable partial denture for ...
T. Ichikawa+4 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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ABSTRACT Background The global ageing population has increased demand for healthcare services in residential aged care (RAC), with oral health recognised as crucial for overall well‐being. Despite this, the implementation of oral health assessment tools in RAC faces significant challenges.
Lyndal Pritchard+4 more
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Background and Objective: Cobalt-chromium removable partial denture has been in use for years and despite of the advantages that cobalt-chromium provides, it has many disadvantages.
Fryad Mustafa Rasheed+1 more
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Oral rehabilitation with removable partial denture in a patient undergoing partial maxillectomy: a case report [PDF]
The Removable Partial Denture stands as an effective rehabilitation choice for patients who have undergone partial maxillectomy surgery due to maxillary tumors, involving the partial surgical removal of the maxillary bone.
Carlos Roberto Teixeira Rodrigues+7 more
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Designing for Safety:Implications of a Fifteen Year Review of Swallowed and Aspirated Dentures [PDF]
Objectives: Dentures are worn by around 20% of the population, yet if they become displaced they may enter the gastrointestinal or respiratory system, sometimes with grave consequences.
Kent, Samuel J W+2 more
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ABSTRACT Background Detecting deterioration in frail oral community‐dwelling older people's oral health may be delayed as a consequence of decreased visits to oral health care professionals. Older people are becoming increasingly dependent on medical care and visit other healthcare professionals, highlighting the importance of interprofessional ...
M. H. S. de Jong+4 more
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Usage of removable partial dentures in Saudi male patients after 1 year telephone interview
Objective: The success of removable partial dentures (RPDs) is partly dependent on patients’ acceptance and compliance in using them. The purpose of this study was to describe the usage of removable partial dentures (RPDs) by patients 1 year after ...
Riyadh Akeel
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