A Method of Locating the Abutment Screw Access Channel with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and a 3D-Printed Drilling Guide [PDF]
In managing loose abutment screws, locating precisely the position of the screw access channel is difficult. This technique describes the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and surgical guide planning software to locate the screw access channel ...
Asiri, Waleed Nasir +3 more
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Induced Ankylosis of a Primary Molar for Skeletal Anchorage in the Mandible as Alternative to Mini-Implants [PDF]
Background Mesial protraction of mandibular posterior teeth requires increased anchorage to avoid undesired tooth movements. Orthodontic mini-implants have become a popular and successful way to increase skeletal anchorage in such cases.
Angelopoulou, Matina V. +3 more
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Salivary bacterial leakage into implant-abutment connections: preliminary results of an in vitro study [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: The occurrence of bacterial leakage in the internal surface of implants, through implant-abutment interface (IAI), is one of the parameters for analyzing the fabrication quality of the connections. The aim of this in vitro study is to evaluate
Di Carlo, S +3 more
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Influence of the prosthetic arm length (palatal position) of zygomatic implants upon patient satisfaction [PDF]
Background: To assess the influence of the prosthetic arm length (palatal position) of zygomatic implants upon patient comfort and stability, speech, functionality and overall satisfaction. Material and Methods: A retrospective clinical study was made
Bagán Debón, Leticia +5 more
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Total removal of the buccal flange in maxillary prosthetic preparation: a necessity?: case report
Fixed implant-supported complete maxillary dentures aim to rehabilitate aesthetic, phonetic, and functional aspects of edentulous arches. A previous prosthetic preparation without a flange in the anterior sector makes it possible to evaluate the labial ...
Stephanie Gomes Assunção Alves +4 more
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Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of full-arch cement-retained implant-supported combined crowns and screw-retained implant-supported bridge dentures in complete or half edentulous patients.
HU Chenchen, LIU Xin, TANG Xuyan
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Repairing an Implant Titanium Milled Framework using Laser Welding Technology: A Clinical Report [PDF]
The application of laser welding technology allows titanium to be welded predictably and precisely to achieve accurate fit of a milled framework. Laser energy results in localized heat production, thereby reducing thermal expansion.
Prasad, Soni, Monaco, Jr., Edward A.
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Tardive Dyskinesia, Oral Parafunction, and Implant-Supported Rehabilitation. [PDF]
Oral movement disorders may lead to prosthesis and implant failure due to excessive loading. We report on an edentulous patient suffering from drug-induced tardive dyskinesia (TD) and oral parafunction (OP) rehabilitated with implant-supported screw ...
Amore, M +6 more
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EXPLORING THE USE OF PULSED ERBIUM LASERS TO RETRIEVE A ZIRCONIA CROWN FROM A ZIRCONIA IMPLANT ABUTMENT [PDF]
Removal of zirconia crowns, commonly used as cement-retained implant fixed restorations, can be challenging. Conventional methods of crown removal are time consuming and often leave irreparable damage to the crown, which can be costly to patients and ...
Elkharashi, Ahmed
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Oral health related quality of life in cleft lip and palate patients rehabilitated with conventional prostheses or dental implants [PDF]
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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