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Comparative evaluation of salivary cortisol levels in bruxism patients before and after using soft occlusal splint: An in vivo study

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2018
Introduction: Bruxism is defined as a nonfunctional activity or a parafunctional habit characterized by the unconscious repetitive motion of clenching and/or grinding of the teeth. Soft occlusal splints have been considered as the first-line strategy for
Pudi Sriharsha, Anil Kumar Gujjari, M R Dhakshaini, Akila Prashant   +3 more
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Influence of the post‐processing protocol on a biocompatible 3D‐printed resin

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity of a biocompatible 3D‐printed resin material for occlusal devices after post‐processing with two different high‐intensity UV‐polymerization devices and two rinsing solvents, in the presence of human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs).
Sergio López‐García, Miguel Ramón Pecci‐Lloret, María Pilar Pecci‐Lloret, David García‐Bernal, Ricardo Elías Oñate‐Sánchez   +4 more
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Obtaining full‐arch implant scan with smartphone video and deep learning: An in vitro investigation on trueness and precision

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To investigate the accuracy of complete‐arch implant scans generated by a smartphone camera and a deep learning model. Materials and Methods A deep learning model was trained to generate 3D scans from smartphone videos using a maxillary edentulous model with 6 implants and scan bodies (SBs).
Junying Li, Zhaozhao Chen, Fei Liu, Berna Saglik, Gustavo Mendonca, Hom‐Lay Wang   +5 more
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Effects of Occlusal Splints on Temporomandibular Disorders and Well-Being Among Fibromyalgia and Bruxism Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Applied Sciences
Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of occlusal splints on temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and well-being in patients with fibromyalgia and bruxism.
Maria Esteve, Juan Ignacio Rosales Leal
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Biomechanics of the implant‐supported full arch fixed complete denture manufactured by milling and injection techniques: An experimental and FEA study

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study aims to characterize the mechanical properties of implant‐supported full arch fixed complete dentures manufactured by milling and injection techniques. Materials and Methods Twenty‐two samples with milling and injection manufacturing techniques were fabricated.
Mustafa Gürkan, Ovul Kumbuloglu, Makbule Heval Şahan, Mert Narin, Halis Kandaş, Yusuf Arman, Hasan Yildiz, Mahmut Pekedis   +7 more
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Effect of surface treatments on the bond strength between additively manufactured or injection‐molded high‐performance polymers and titanium

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To investigate the effect of surface treatment and fabrication techniques of high‐performance polymers on their shear bond strength (SBS) to grade IV titanium. Materials and Methods A total of 120 pre‐milled titanium abutments were sectioned.
Ahmet Serkan Küçükekenci, Doğu Ömür Dede, Oğuz Süleyman Özdemir, Burak Yilmaz   +3 more
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Efficiency of mixed and rigid occlusal stabilization splints: Randomized clinical trial [PDF]

Brazilian Oral Research
Occlusal stabilization splints are the most common treatment for controlling the deleterious effects of sleep bruxism. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-cost, mixed occlusal splint (MOS) compared to that of a rigid splint.
Layza Rossatto OPPITZ, Ana Carolina Mastriani ARANTES, Roberto Ramos GARANHANI, Carlos Alberto COSTA, Cristiano Miranda de ARAUJO, Orlando Motohiro TANAKA, Patricia Kern di Scala ANDREIS, Claudia SCHAPPO, Sérgio Aparecido IGNÁCIO, Aline Cristina Batista Rodrigues JOHANN, Rodrigo Nunes RACHED, Elisa Souza CAMARGO   +11 more
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Influence of prosthesis type and intraoral scanner‐based extraoral scanning protocol on the passive fit of CAD‐CAM verification devices

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the impact of different complete‐arch digital scanning techniques and prosthesis types on the passive fit of computer‐aided design and computer‐aided manufacturing (CAD‐CAM) verification devices. Materials and Methods Two different maxillary master casts with four multi‐unit abutment (MUA) implant analogs (FP‐1 and FP‐3 ...
Toshiki Nagai, Yusuke Kuroda, Natalie Asavanant, Chao‐Chieh Yang, Dean Morton, Wei‐Shao Lin   +5 more
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Technique for retrieving a locked implant‐supported bar overdenture following direct attachment pick‐up procedure

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Implant‐assisted complete dentures, particularly those utilizing implant‐supported bar systems (RP‐4), offer significant advantages in patient satisfaction and prosthetic function compared to conventional dentures. However, complications can arise during the direct intraoral pick‐up procedure, such as inadvertent resin polymerization in ...
Weiqing Liu, Toshiki Nagai, Daizo Ishiguro, Wei‐Shao Lin   +3 more
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Optimization Of Vertical Control During Anteriors Retraction Using Custom Device

International Dental Journal
Introduction: This case report details the treatment of a skeletal Class I patient with hypodivergent pattern and protrusive profile, upright anteriors adjacent to the labial cortical plate, utilizing extraction-based controlled en masse retraction ...
Zexuan Yang, Xiayu Zhang, Zexu Gu
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