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Students’ perspectives on the use of digital versus conventional dental impression techniques in orthodontics

BMC Medical Education, 2019
Background Despite the increasing use of digital impressions in orthodontics, this technique does not usually form part of the learning objectives in dental training.
Timm C. Schott, Rahima Arsalan, Katja Weimer   +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

Evaluation of scanning zinc oxide relining impression material for construction of a newly designed CAD CAM maxillary complete denture using an intraoral scanner [PDF]

Alexandria Dental Journal
Introduction: Accuracy of intraoral scanning is challenged by the lack of anatomical landmarks and soft tissue detail. Scanning zinc oxide impressions may enhance reliability by providing a well-defined surface which can be a considered as a part of ...
Jasmin Ragheb, Ahmed Abd Elgelel, Ingy Hassan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

Applying intraoral scanner to residual ridge in edentulous regions: in vitro evaluation of inter-operator validity to confirm trueness

BMC Oral Health, 2019
Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the trueness of intraoral scanning of residual ridge in edentulous regions during in vitro evaluation of inter-operator validity.
Akinori Tasaka, Yuuki Uekubo, Tomoharu Mitsui, Takao Kasahara, Takuya Takanashi, Shinya Homma, Satoru Matsunaga, Shinichi Abe, Masao Yoshinari, Yasutomo Yajima, Kaoru Sakurai, Shuichiro Yamashita   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Calibrated intraoral scan protocol (CISP) for full‐arch implant impressions: An in vitro comparison to conventional impression, intraoral scan, and intraoral scan with scan‐aid

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research
AbstractObjectiveTo assess a newly developed intraoral scan protocol in enhancing the accuracy of complete‐arch implant impressions.Materials and MethodsFour impression approaches were applied to the same maxillary edentulous model with 6 implants: (1) intraoral scan (IOS), (2) intraoral scan with scan aid (IOS‐SA), (3) calibrated intraoral scan ...
Junying Li, Zhaozhao Chen, Paolo Nava, Shengtao Yang, Javier Calatrava, Hom‐Lay Wang   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Anatomy of the Soft Palate and Its Role in Upper Airway Function: A Narrative Review

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The soft palate is a complex anatomical structure, located at the posterior aspect of the oral and nasal cavities, able to dynamically create valve closure of the nasal and the oral cavities. Its precise movement is critical for speech, swallowing, and respiration. Despite its functional importance, detailed characterization of its constituent
James C. D. Miller, Nikki Mills, Ho‐Fung Chan, Alys R. Clark, S. Ali Mirjalili   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effective Factors in the Accuracy of Intraoral Scanners: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Journal of Mashhad Dental School
Background: The use of digital technology and intraoral scanners in dentistry has gained increasing popularity. Various factors can impact intraoral scanning accuracy and gaining competent knowledge of these factors can enhance the accuracy, speed and ...
sayed shojaedin shayegh, Maryam Jahangiri   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Five‐year tomographic and clinical evaluation of the socket shield technique: Case report

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The socket shield technique, one modality of partial extraction therapy, aims to preserve periodontal tissues and maintain the buccal alveolar bone volume following immediate implant placement or in prosthetic pontic sites, by the strategic maintenance of a tooth root fragment.
Renan Dalla, Khalila C. Cotrim, Rafael A. Siqueira, Eduardo C. Kalil   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Digital Intraoral Scanners and Alginate Impressions in Reproducing Full Dental Arches: A Comparative 3D Assessment

Applied Sciences, 2020
The purpose of this in vivo study was to compare in vivo full arch intraoral scans obtained using two intraoral scanners and conventional impression. Twenty patients were scanned using TRIOS and iTero scanners, as well as conventional impression.
Kyungmin Clara Lee, Seong-Joon Park
doaj   +1 more source