Denturism and the Dentists [PDF]
New England Journal of Medicine, 1978 The spread of denturism has been the subject of increased attention by health professionals throughout the United States.
Abrams, Richard A.
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The effects of denturism on denture prices. [PDF]
American Journal of Public Health, 1985 In 1978, the country's first denturism initiative was passed in Oregon, legalizing the independent construction of dentures by non-dentists. The major campaign issue was the effect denturism would have on the cost of dentures. A review of Oregon dental insurance data shows that the costs of dentures, which had been rising at the same rate as other ...
D Phillips +3 more
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Treatment needs and skill mix workforce requirements for prosthodontic care: a comparison of estimates using normative and sociodental approaches. [PDF]
, 2015 The traditional measure for assessing dental treatment needs and workforce requirements based solely on normative need (NN) has major shortcomings. The sociodental approach (SDA) to assess needs overcomes some of the shortcomings as it combines normative
Ab-Murat, N +3 more
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Complete dentures – assessment of the loose denture [PDF]
Dental Update, 2019 Patients with complete dentures will often present to a clinician complaining that their dentures are loose. A careful history, clinical examination and denture examination is needed so that the cause of their loose dentures can be determined. Only once a suitable diagnosis has been reached can an appropriate treatment plan be developed.
Dziedzic, Arek, Puryer, James S
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Oral health related quality of life in cleft lip and palate patients rehabilitated with conventional prostheses or dental implants [PDF]
, 2015 Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is the most common congenital craniofacial abnormality, with a prevalence of 9.92 per 10,000 live births. In treating patients with CLP, oral rehabilitation is definitely a very important phase of the treatment in order to ...
AMODEO, GIULIA +5 more
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The oral microbiome of denture wearers is influenced by natural dentition [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives: The composition of dental plaque has been well defined, whereas currently there is limited understanding of the composition of denture plaque and how it directly influences denture related stomatitis (DS).
Bradshaw, David +13 more
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Three-dimensional finite element analysis of anterior two-unit cantilever resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses [PDF]
, 2015 The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different framework materials on biomechanical behaviour of anterior two-unit cantilever resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs).
De Moor, Roeland +6 more
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Interkingdom interactions on the denture surface: implications for oral hygiene [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Evidence to support the role of Candida species in oral disease is limited. Often considered a commensal, this opportunistic yeast has been shown to play a role in denture related disease, though whether it is an active participant or ...
Alalwan +39 more
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Candida albicans biofilm heterogeneity does not influence denture stomatitis but strongly influences denture cleansing capacity [PDF]
, 2017 Approximately 20 % of the UK population wear some form of denture prosthesis, resulting in denture stomatitis in half of these individuals. Candida albicans is primarily attributed as the causative agent, due to its biofilm -forming ability.
Allen +18 more
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The Open Dentistry Journal, 2018 Aim:This article explains the concept of telescopic denture.Procedure:It describes the different types of telescopic attachment (or double crown), and provides an overview of the advantages and the disadvantages of this type of prosthodontic treatment.Conclusion:The indications and the clinical applications of telescopic denture are discussed.
Hakkoum, Mohammad Ayham, Wazir, Ghassan
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