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A prospective cross-over study to evaluate the effect of two different occlusal concepts on the masseter muscle activity in implant-retained mandibular overdentures [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this prospective cross-over study is to evaluate the effect of bilateral balanced occlusion and canine guidance occlusion on the masseter muscle activity using implant-retained mandibular overdentures. METHODS: After evaluation
Ahmed M. Abdelhamid, Kenda I. Hanno, Mohamed H. Imam   +2 more
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Characteristics of Subgingival Plaque Microbiome in Japanese Older Adults With Healthy Gingiva

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To elucidate the characteristics of the subgingival plaque microbiome in older adults without gingival inflammation. Materials and Methods Subgingival plaque from 180 participants was collected and analysed using 16S rRNA sequencing. Based on the clinical parameters at the sampling sites, participants were categorised as healthy (gingival ...
Tomoki Akatsu, Hatsumi Souno, Akihiko Fujii, Yoshihiko Minegishi, Noriyasu Ota, Yoshihisa Yamashita   +5 more
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Effect of Sandblasting on Retention of Maxillary Complete Denture

Journal of Islamic Dental Association of Iran, 2015
Background and Aim: Retention of complete denture plays an important role in patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sandblasting of the internal surface of maxillary denture on its retention.
Mohammad Ali Hemmati, Ali Jamali, Sakineh Barzegar, Farnoosh Taghavi   +3 more
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Effectiveness of commercially available denture adhesives on retention of mandibular complete denture in resorbed mandibular ridge: An in vitro study

Journal of Oral Research
Background: Denture adhesives are alternatives used to improve retention, stability, comfort and satisfaction in patients with complete dentures. Evidence on the effectiveness of denture adhesives on resorbed mandibular ridges is scarce.
Indumathi Sivakumar, Tanx Qing Wen, Sara Luay Thanoon, Shivanii Prabakaren, Timothy Teo Yii, Thanesh Sinnathamby   +5 more
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Widening the scope of virtual reality and augmented reality in dermatology [PDF]

, 2020
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are making headlines, pushing the boundaries of educational experiences and applicability in a variety of fields. Medicine has seen a rapid growth of utilization of these devices for various educational and
Dellavalle, Robert P, Obagi, Zaidal A, Rundle, Chandler W   +2 more
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The Multilayer Flowable Injection Technique for Highly Esthetic Restorations

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This article introduces an alternative to the classic flowable injection technique to enhance esthetic outcomes and describes its application for the restoration of six maxillary anterior teeth in a young patient. Clinical Considerations An esthetically enhanced flowable injection technique was applied to six maxillary anterior teeth
Yolanda M. Liaropoulou, Ana K. Jiménez, Francesco Chierico, Markus B. Blatz   +3 more
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Tooth Loss and 12‐Year Mortality Risk in 8494 Older Adults From Ireland

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate whether tooth loss is associated with all‐cause and cause‐specific mortality in older Irish adults. Methods A total of 8494 participants from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) were included. Survey data were linked to death registration records, covering individuals who participated in TILDA Wave 1 (2009 ...
Lewis Winning, Siobhan Scarlett, Mark Ward, Michael Crowe, Rose Anne Kenny, Brian O'Connell   +5 more
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Initial Therapy by Stabilization Splint in Patients with Complete Dentures [PDF]

, 2002
Pacijenti često nose neprikladne potpune proteze. One postaju funkcijski neprihvatljive zbog izražene abrazije proteznih zuba i resorpcije koštanoga proteznog ležišta. Mogu se pojaviti i simptomi disfunkcije čeljusnih zglobova.
Josip Pandurić, Miljenko Marotti, Tomislav Badel   +2 more
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The Effect of Implant Distribution on Functional and Patient‐Reported Outcomes of Mandibular Overdentures Retained by Four Mini Implants

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose This study investigated the effects of implant distribution on functional and patient‐reported outcomes of patients treated with a mandibular overdenture retained by four mini implants. Materials and Methods Seventy‐four participants received four titanium–zirconium mini implants in the anterior mandible, and the relative position of ...
Jaqueline Ferreira de Sá, Lays Noleto Nascimento, Júlia Fonseca de Moraes Sousa, Thalita Fernandes Fleury Curado, Murali Srinivasan, Gerald McKenna, Martin Schimmel, Cláudio Rodrigues Leles   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Approach for Maxillary Sinus Grafting [PDF]

, 2014
Autogenous bone has long been a gold standard grafting material for bone defects. It possesses osteogenic, osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties ideal for bone healing.
Cheung, LK, Sununliganon, L
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