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Using Korea Community Health Survey data from 2010 to 2024, this study evaluated age‐specific changes in chewing discomfort during the stepwise expansion of National Health Insurance coverage for dental implants in South Korea. Controlled interrupted time series analyses showed declining chewing discomfort across all age groups, including the ...
Eun‐ju Park +2 more
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Factors associated with successful removable partial denture treatment: an analysis of clinical outcomes and post-insertion events. [PDF]
Yaparathna N +6 more
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In 217 patients aged ≥ 70 years admitted to geriatric rehabilitation, poor oral function assessed by masticatory performance was common and often occurred without sarcopenia or frailty. Its independent association with functional outcomes suggests that pragmatic bedside assessment of masticatory performance adds value to routine geriatric assessment in
Seraina Netzer +7 more
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Precision Attachment in the Rehabilitation of Distal Extension Using the Functionally Generated Path (FGP) Technique: A Clinical Case Report. [PDF]
K A, P K M, B P, Sheikh MS, Minhas P.
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In this case–control study of 288 adults aged ≥ 50 years, polysomnography‐confirmed obstructive sleep apnoea was independently associated with a domain‐specific pattern of oral hypofunction, particularly poor oral hygiene, oral dryness and reduced tongue pressure. In contrast, occlusal force and chewing function appeared to be predominantly age‐related.
Yen‐Chin Chen +6 more
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Clinical Determinants of Halitosis in Elderly Patients with Complete, Partial, and Fixed Prosthetic Rehabilitation. [PDF]
Bita RG +5 more
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The Relationship Between Occlusal Tactile Acuity, Bite Force and Tooth Wear
This explorative study evaluated the relationships between occlusal tactile acuity, bite force and tooth wear in a clinical patient cohort. The main finding of a significant association between bite force and tooth wear, also after adjustment for age, reinforces the clinical relevance of assessing bite force in patient populations.
Nikola Stanisic +7 more
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Influence of Retainer Design on Shear Bond Strength in Fixed Partial Dentures: An In Vitro Comparative Study. [PDF]
Gupta HR +4 more
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Abstract Purpose There is a need for effective solutions for the persistent prevalence of denture stomatitis (DS) in denture‐wearing populations. This study assessed the impact of nanohydroxyapatite (nanoHAP) nanoparticles on Candida albicans biofilm formation on milled polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) denture bases.
Cynthia U. Udeh +8 more
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Comorbidity Burden, Polypharmacy and Xerostomia Severity in Institutionalized Older Adults. [PDF]
Bicheru MM +5 more
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