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Abstract Objectives To compare the marginal and internal fit and fracture resistance of three‐unit provisional fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) fabricated by additive, subtractive, and conventional methods. Material and Methods Eighty 3‐unit FDPs were fabricated on metal dies of the maxillary right second premolar and second molar by four different ...
Mehran Falahchai+4 more
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The predictive value of masticatory function for adverse health outcomes in older adults: a systematic review [PDF]
Masticatory function is associated with a variety of health outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to clarify the predictive value of masticatory function for adverse health outcomes, such as frailty, sarcopenia and malnutrition, in older adults ...
Menke J. de Smit+3 more
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Abstract Background An oral appliance (OA) can alleviate upper airway obstruction by pulling the mandible forward during sleep. While a large mandibular advancement with an OA decreases the number of apnea and hypopnea events, long‐term use may cause side effects, such as toothache, stiffness, and pain in the temporomandibular joint.
Eri Makihara+3 more
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Abstract Objectives This systematic review aims to investigate the effect of different preparation designs on the marginal fit and fracture strength of ceramic occlusal veneers. Materials and Methods Based on the PICO question and the search terms, an electronic search was performed in Google Scholar, PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of ...
Samin Sirous+3 more
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New image analysis of large food particles can discriminate experimentally suppressed mastication [PDF]
Objective parameters that could provide a basis for food texture selection for elderly or dysphagic patients have not been established. We, therefore, aimed to develop a precise method of measuring large particles (>2 mm in diameter) in a bolus and an ...
Feine+20 more
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Abstract Objectives A set of orofacial signs and symptoms completely or partially present in individuals who replace the correct pattern of nasal breathing with an oral or mixed pattern is defined as mouth breathing syndrome (MBS). In a previous report, it was clarified that an incompetent lip seal (ILS) affected the occurrence of MBS among primary ...
Emi Inada+8 more
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Dental management before radiotherapy of the head and neck region: 4‐year single‐center experience
Abstract Objective To review our experience with a standardized dental management approach in patients with planned radiotherapy of the head and neck region based on preradiation and follow‐up data. Material and Methods Records of patients who underwent radiotherapy between June 2016 and November 2020 were reviewed.
Lea Hoffmann+5 more
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Circadian dynamics in the functional interaction of the lateral teeth occlusal surfaces' relief
Aim: This study describes the relationship of the chronophysiological organization of the lateral teeth occlusion and the parameters of the chewing unit of the human dentofacial system (bioelectric potentials, the force of the masticatory muscles ...
Viktor Ivanovich Shemonaev+2 more
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Pendahuluan: Lansia adalah kelompok masyarakat berusia di atas 60 tahun dan mengalami proses penuaan yang disertai dengan beberapa perubahan seperti perubahan fisiologis, rongga mulut, psikologis, maupun sosial.
Johni Halim+3 more
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Abstract Objectives This study was designed to investigate the relationship between the morphological structure of condyle and occlusal plane in skeletal Class II malocclusions by imaging measurement. Materials and Methods This study included 65 skeletal Class II adult patients (18–35 years old) who met the criteria, and all were taken with cone beam ...
Hainan Hu+3 more
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