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Evaluation of masticatory performance and patient satisfaction for conventional and 3D-printed implant overdentures: a randomized crossover study

BMC Oral Health
Background This crossover clinical study aimed to evaluate and compare masticatory performance and patient satisfaction for patients rehabilitated with conventional heat-cured acrylic resin and 3D-printed mandibular implant overdentures retained with bar
Mohamed Shady Nabil, Fatma Fathe Mahanna, Mohamed Moustafa Said   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of Orofacial Muscle Strength, Masticatory and Swallowing Function in Children Indicated for Orthodontic Treatment-A Preliminary Investigation. [PDF]

J Oral Rehabil
Graphical abstract illustrating the differences in facial muscle strength, masticatory function, and swallowing function in children indicated for orthodontic treatment compared to a reference group with no orthodontic treatment needs. ABSTRACT Background It would be beneficial for clinicians to have more tools to assess the treatment needs of children
Aldausari R, Kumar A, Suzuki A, Pegelow M, Grigoriadis A.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Neurosensory and functional impairment in sagittal split osteotomies: a longitudinal and long-term follow-up study [PDF]

, 2017
The aim was to conduct a long-term follow-up study on the function and sensitivity of the mandible in advancement and setback patients after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) with rigid internal fixation.
Joss, Christof Urs, Thüer, Urs Walter
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A Personal Exploration of Oral Health in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Through the Eyes of a Multifaceted Authority

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This study resulted in agendas to improve oral health care, research, and education, advocating for a shift in ALS oral health care: from neglect to proactive integration. ABSTRACT Background and Objective Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that impairs motor function, including oral musculature, complicating
Merel C. Verhoeff, Maurits K. A. van Selms, Frank Lobbezoo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterizing masticatory motion of dogs using optical and electromagnetic motion tracking

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
IntroductionAccurate knowledge of masticatory motion across a variety of food materials is essential for ex-vivo testing and simulation of the food-teeth interaction.
Stephanie Goldschmidt, Hooi Pin Chew, Hooi Pin Chew, Stephen Guy, Alex Fok, Alex Fok   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Psychological Features Associated With Awake Bruxism in Painful TMD: The Role of Anxiety

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Objective: Evaluate the role of anxiety by comparing the frequency of AB behaviours, as well as levels of perceived stress, pain catastrophizing and depressive symptoms among patients with painful TMD, categorised by clinical anxiety levels. Methods and Study Protocol: TMD anxiety subgroups (N = 72): Clinical elevated anxiety symptoms (T ≥ 61) n = 30 ...
Dyanne Medina Flores, Samilla Pontes Braga, Giancarlo De La Torre Canales, Juliana Stuginski‐Barbosa, Paulo César Rodrigues Conti   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health Care for Veterans: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]

, 2015
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), operates the nation’s largest integrated direct health care delivery system, provides care to approximately 6.6 million unique veteran patients, and employs more ...
Panangala, Sidath Viranga
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Effect of artificial aging and different surface finishing protocols on the flexural strength and surface hardness of a photopolymer for manufacturing monolithic polychromatic complete dentures using PolyJet 3D printing

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study evaluated the effect of thermocycling and three different surface finishing protocols on the flexural strength and surface hardness of a novel photopolymer intended for manufacturing monolithic polychromatic dental prostheses using PolyJet 3D printing.
Francisco X. Azpiazu‐Flores, Ahmed Elfana, Chao‐Chieh Yang, Dean Morton, Wei‐Shao Lin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Masticatory satisfaction, ability, and performance in partially dentate patients after periodontal therapy

, 2019
Fábio Gonçalves SOARES, Fernando Freitas Portella, Luís Carlos da Fontoura Frasca, Caren Serra Bavaresco, Elken Gomes RIVALDO   +4 more
openalex   +1 more source

Effects of food particle loss on the evaluation of masticatory ability using image analysis

, 2021
Hikaru Sugimoto, Yuki Tanaka, Naoki Kodama, Shogo Minagi   +3 more
openalex   +2 more sources