Using E‐portfolios to Identify Threshold Concepts in Removable Prosthodontics
ABSTRACT Introduction Training in removable prosthodontics traditionally includes a preclinical laboratory component that precedes clinical exposure. Students struggle to relate the laboratory component to clinical work, because successful learning in removable prosthodontics involves many threshold concepts, some of which have been identified ...
Edward Waters, Delyse Leadbeatter
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Consequences of Tooth Loss on Oral Function and need for Replacement of Missing Teeth Among Patients Attending Muhimbili Dental Clinic [PDF]
Tanzanian oral health services constitute mainly of tooth extractions. Consequently, individuals susceptible to dental caries and periodontal diseases will have a substantial number of missing teeth, which can affect oral function.
Quaker, Andrewleon S
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ABSTRACT Purpose Conceptualizing the next patient interaction is done intuitively by the master practitioner for every patient encounter. The project analyzes student reflections following interactions with patients involving reversible and irreversible procedures and follows a project analyzing reflections with patients involving diagnoses.
David C. Johnsen +3 more
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Diagnostics of Stresses and Strains of Hard Bio-tissues in vivo [PDF]
This paper was presented at the 4th Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2014), which was held at University College, London, UK. The conference was organised by Brunel University and supported by the Italian Union of Thermofluiddynamics, IPEM, the ...
4th Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2014) +4 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Dental implant education in many African countries, including Nigeria, is limited due to a lack of expertise and resources. This study assessed the status of implant education in Nigeria's 13 dental schools, evaluated faculty and student willingness to implement a standardized curriculum, and explored student perceptions of ...
Uvoh Onoriobe +5 more
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VALIDATING PSQ QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ROMANIAN POPULATION
Introduction. A questionnaire is a standard method for gathering specific information from a survey’s target audience. Questionnaires are commonly used by researchers to elicit the information needed to measure the variables or items that make up the ...
Tibeică Silviu Cătălin +8 more
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MRI Safety Considerations for Permanent Magnet Implants in Muscle
ABSTRACT Background Permanent magnet implants are used with several medical and assistive devices, such as cochlear implants, dental attachments, and prosthetic control, but raise caution for MR imaging. Previous work has evaluated several magnet implants for position and magnetization stability, as well as for image artifacts under MRI.
Cameron R. Taylor +11 more
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The effect of smoking on survival and bone loss of implants with a fluoride-modified surface: a 2-year retrospective analysis of 1106 implants placed in daily practice [PDF]
Aim: To compare survival and peri-implant bone loss of implants with a fluoride-modified surface in smokers and nonsmokers. Materials and Methods: Patient files of all patients referred for implant treatment from November 2004 to 2007 were scrutinized.
Collaert, Bruno +5 more
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Sustainability of regular use of interdental cleaning tools in periodontally healthy individuals
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to compare the sustainability of regular use of 2 different interdental cleaning tools in 24 weeks by periodontally healthy individuals as a component of primary prevention. Methods Periodontally healthy individuals were randomly assigned to dental floss or rubber interdental pick group.
Mert Yılmaz +2 more
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Intravenous conscious sedation in patients under 16 years of age. Fact or fiction? [PDF]
Recently published guidelines on the use of conscious sedation in dentistry have published varying recommendations on the lower age limit for the use of intravenous conscious sedation.
J A Leitch +3 more
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