Risk Factors with Porcelain Laminate Veneers Experienced during Cementation: A Review.

The clinical success of porcelain laminate veneers (PLVs) depends on many clinical and technical factors, from planning to execution, among which adhesive cementation is of significant importance. This procedure carries many risk factors if not optimally executed. The objective of this study was to document the clinical parameters affecting successful cementation procedures with a focus on the adhesive strength, integrity, and esthetics of the PLVs.

Use of narrow-diameter implants in the posterior segments of the jaws: A retrospective observational study of 2 to 11 years.

Statement Of Problem: The placement of narrow-diameter implants (NDIs) in the posterior region is still debated in view of the high biomechanical risks in these areas.

Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective observational study was to evaluate the success and survival rates of NDIs restored with fixed prostheses in the posterior region (primary outcome) and analyze whether splinting multiple units (prosthesis design) affects the biological and mechanical complications (secondary outcome).

Material And Methods: Dental records from 2 private clinics were reviewed for NDIs in the posterior region installed between 2009 and 2018.

Prosthetic maintenance of different mandibular implant overdentures: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: Different factors can affect prosthetic maintenance requirements for mandibular implant overdentures (IODs). However, the literature shows a high level of disagreement concerning the effect of each factor on maintenance needs.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to address the focus question: "In the clinical studies published since 2004 of adult patients with totally edentulous mandibles treated by IODs with a variable number of implants and different designs, what were the maintenance types, frequencies, and complications?"

Material And Methods: A search of MEDLINE and PubMed databases was performed targeting papers in English on prosthetic maintenance of mandibular IODs published between 2004 and June 2015, aiming at recognizing the needs for adjustment, repair, and renewal.

Use of narrow-diameter implants in the posterior jaw: a systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: Evidence is limited on the efficacy of narrow-diameter implants (NDIs) in the posterior jaw.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the survival of NDIs and provide guidelines for their safe use.

Materials And Methods: Electronic search of the English-language literature enriched by hand search to identify suitable publications was made.

Revisiting implant-retained mandibular overdentures: planning according to treatment needs.

Increasingly popular, implant-retained mandibular overdentures have a highly predictable success rate and provide many options in terms of design and attachment systems. General dentists may have some difficulties in choosing the appropriate system. This paper provides a general overview of the various options that are available, taking into consideration the specifications and challenges of each.