Impact of Bisphosphonate Therapy on Oral Health in Patients with Breast and Prostate Cancer and Bone Metastases: A Comprehensive Study.

This study investigates the impact of bisphosphonate therapy on the stomatognathic system in 80 patients with cancer of the breast and prostate with bone metastases. Bisphosphonates are integral for managing skeletal complications in these malignancies but are associated with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), affecting 0.8-18.

Evaluation of patients' awareness and knowledge regarding dental implants among patients of the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry at Wroclaw Medical University in Poland.

Background: As dental implants become a more popular treatment option for restoring missing teeth, it is significant for a dentist to understand patients' level of knowledge toward implants, to avoid potential miscommunication and unrealistic expectations.

Objectives: To determine the knowledge level regarding dental implants among patients applying for prosthetic treatment.

Material And Methods: The study was conducted among patients from the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry at Wroclaw Medical University, Poland.

Difference in the occurrence and intensification symptoms of stomatognathic system between women and men in medical staff working with patients infected with COVID-19.

Background: One of the groups most exposed to potentially harmful effects of the current pandemic on physical and mental health is medical personnel, in particular those working directly with patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or suffering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Objectives: The response of the body to a persisting threat, constant contact with dying people and frequent deaths of patients is chronic stress syndrome. Its symptoms may take the form of psychosomatic or somatic reactions.

Clinical aspects of the use of lactoferrin in dentistry.

Background: Lactoferrin (Lf) is a natural iron-binding protein involved in coordinating specific and non-specific immune responses in humans. It exhibits broad spectrum antimicrobial properties against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Owing to its high affinity for ferric (Fe) ions, Lf is responsible for controlling the oxidative stress in the body, and thus protects cells from oxygen injury.

Study of Surface Structure Changes for Selected Ceramics Used in the CAD/CAM System on the Degree of Microbial Colonization, Tests.

In the article has been presented an analysis of susceptibility of selected dental materials, made in the CAD/CAM technology. The morphology and structural properties of selected dental materials and their composites were determined by using XRPD (X-ray powder diffraction) techniques, as well as the IR (infrared) spectroscopy. Moreover, an adhesion as well as development of biofilm by oral microorganisms has been studied.

Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Palliative Chemotherapy.

The goal of this study was to explore quality of life in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in an attempt to single out features that could help predict the possibility of non-completion of chemotherapy. The survey tool was the Quality of Life Questionnaire Core-30 (QLQ-C30) with the module Lung Cancer 13 (LC-13) developed by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer. The assessment of quality of life (QoL) was performed in 58 patients with advanced NSCLC before palliative chemotherapy and it was repeated in 43 patients who completed at least three cycles of chemotherapy.

Elastic dental prostheses - alternative solutions for patients using acrylic prostheses: Literature review.

Elastic dentures are prostheses made of thermoplastic material. This category includes: nylons, acetals, acrylicpolymers, and acrons. Elastic prostheses have been recognized for several years; however, their propertiesare constantly being modified.

Denture adhesives' effect on retention of prostheses in patients with xerostomia.

Background: Patients with xerostomia have difficulties using dentures. Application of denture adhesives (DAs) can improve the stabilization of prostheses.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the retention capability of complete maxillary dentures in patients with xerostomia, determined with and without the use of prosthetic DAs.

Clinical factors in prosthodontic treatment of children with genetic defects.

Background: Prosthodontic treatment of children with genetic disorders is an area that is rarely examined in the current specialist literature. Few prosthodontists will undertake treatment of such patients, who will more often be referred to an orthodontic specialist. After examining the 4 cases of children with genetic disorders described in this paper, it can be concluded that when a prosthodontist includes a few additional procedures in the treatment process, he or she can successfully help such patients.

Clinical Aspects of the Use of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Treatment of Dysfunction of the Masticatory System.

The purpose of this work is to present a new, still experimental method of treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD) by injecting botulinum toxin Type A (TBX-A), using its effects not as a toxin but as a medication. The mechanism of TBX-A, indications and contraindications for its use, as well as possible side effects, are discussed. Temporomandibular disorders are of concern to approximately 70-80% of the population.

A clinical evaluation denture adhesives used by patients with xerostomia.

The purpose of study was to analyze the participants' opinions concerning the effectiveness of 6 denture adhesives (DA). The study group included 60 participants. Criteria for selecting the patients were as follows: reduced retention and stabilization of maxillary complete dentures and xerostomia.

Clinical aspects of the use of dental adhesive materials in patients with chronic xerostomia.

Adhesives are commonly used by denture wearers to increase the retention and stability of the complete denture, to improve the chewing and masticatory abilities and to psychologically support the patient to make the complete denture more acceptable. Denture fixatives can be especially recommended for use and to aid retention for patients with dryness of the mouth, poor secretion of saliva and xerostomia (e.g.

Evaluation of select neurophysiological, clinical and psychological tests for burning mouth syndrome.

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify, among an array of potential risk factors for burning mouth syndrome (BMS), those that are potentially the most significant in the development of the disease.

Study Design: Sixty-three participants, divided into group I (with BMS: 33 patients ages 41 to 82 years [mean age: 61.5 ± 9.