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Do ball-type attachment systems for overdenture result in better patient-satisfaction? A systematic review of randomized crossover clinical trial

Saudi Dental Journal, 2021
Objective: This review is to compare patient-satisfaction with ball-type overdenture attachment systems with others attachment systems. Material and methods: This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42018097234) and adheres the PRISMA guidelines ...
Cleber Davi Del Rei Daltro Rosa, Rafaella de Souza Leão, Cátia Maria Fonseca Guerra, Eduardo Piza Pellizzer, Bruno Gustavo da Silva Casado, Sandra Lúcia Dantas de Moraes   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design and Numerical-Method-Aided Optimization of a Novel Attachment System for Implant-Retained Dental Prostheses Using NiTi Shape Memory Alloys

Applied Sciences, 2022
While nickel-titanium (NiTi) is the primary shape memory alloy (SMA) used in endodontic instruments, restorative dental components so far have not been fabricated from SMAs.
Pejman Shayanfard, Frank Wendler, Philipp Hempel, Matthias Karl   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Precision Attachments for the 21st Century

, 2009
This paper outlines the evolution of precision attachment applications from partial denture retention to the implant-retained overdenture.
Harold W Preiskel, Alon Preiskel
core   +1 more source

Rehabilitation using semi-precision attachment in fixed partial denture

International Journal of Oral Health Sciences, 2021
The desire to balance between functional stability and cosmetic appeal in partial dentures gave rise to the development of precision attachments, since then, precision attachments have always been surrounded by an aura of mystery.
Ashish Kalra, S K Roy Chowdhury, A K Nandi   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Early stages of tooth development in the harbor porpoise Phocoena phocoena

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Here we describe the stages of tooth development in toothed whales on the basis of the harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena). The aim of the study was to find out whether these stages are identical to those of other mammals analyzed so far although toothed whales are homodont and monophyodont.
Lasse M. Mathes, Lennart Müller‐Thomsen, Stefan Huggenberger   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of stress distribution characteristics on various bar designs of three-implant-supported mandibular overdentures

Acta Odontologica Turcica, 2017
Objective: Implant-supported-overdentures, instead of conventional complete dentures, are frequently recommended to rehabilitate patients having edentulous mandible.
Emre Tokar, Serdar Polat, Bülent Uludağ   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A biomechanical optimized Zr58Cu25Al14Nb3 bulk metallic glass dental implant improves peri‐implant stress distribution and bone quality under physiological loading

BMEMat, EarlyView.
This study reports a novel Zr58Cu25Al14Nb3 bulk metallic glass that possesses high mechanical strength and low elastic modulus, which further promotes efficient mechanotransduction and significantly improves peri‐implant bone quality upon cyclic occlusal loading.
Yunshu Wu, Feifei Wang, Yuan He, Yaopeng Zhang, Yuhao Zeng, Fu Zheng, Zhanqi Wei, Sukun Tian, Kinon Chen, Baoan Sun, Yuchun Sun   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of denture hygiene habits among complete denture wearers attending Sulaimani Dental School [PDF]

, 2016
The purpose of the study was to record self-reported hygiene habits and examine the influence of denture hygiene level on the prevalence and intensity of denture stomatitis and traumatic ulcers in the edentulous maxilla of older patients wearing a ...
Lazyan Latif Raouf, Neda al-Kaisy, Tanya Hama Saddq   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Reconsideration of the So‐Called “Someya's Sinew String”: An Anatomical Structure or a Postoperative Scar?

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The so‐called Someya's sinew string is a linear structure observed in the buccal mucosa distal to the mandibular second molar and is primarily recognized in Japanese prosthodontic practice. Although previous studies have described its prevalence and clinical importance, particularly during impression procedures for removable prostheses, its ...
Junichiro Wada, Kiyosato Hino, Yuki Arai, Chiaki Tsutsumi‐Arai, Shogo Kikuta, Junta Kido, R. Shane Tubbs, Joe Iwanaga   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Smoking effects on root coverage outcomes between 3 and 12 months: A prospective cohort study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of smoking on root coverage outcomes, comparing healing responses at 3–12 months following coronally advanced flap with a connective tissue graft (CAF+CTG). Methods This prospective cohort study included 27 participants (13 smokers, 14 non‐smokers) who required root coverage for a single Cairo
Hande Has‐Elci, Duygu Taş, Zeliha Güney, Merve Atak, Sivge Kurgan, Muhittin A. Serdar, Dimitris N. Tatakis   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source