Effect of thickness and CAD-CAM material on fatigue resistance of endodontically treated molars restored with occlusal veneers.

Purpose: To evaluate the influence of the thickness and type of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) material on the fatigue resistance and failure mode of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) restored with occlusal veneers (OV).

Materials And Methods: Seventy-five (N = 75) ETT were restored with Herculite XRV in the endodontic access. Five experimental groups (n = 15) were tested.

Impact of New Complete Dentures on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A 12-Month Follow-up.

Purpose: To assess oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in edentulous subjects before and after 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of oral rehabilitation with conventional complete dentures (CDs) and to compare their OHRQoL to dentate subjects.

Materials And Methods: A total of 148 subjects were selected and divided into three groups: G1 = edentulous in maxillary arch (n = 68, mean age = 61.37 ± 8.

Sensorial Ability, Mastication and Nutrition of Single-Implant Overdentures Wearers.

The use of two-implant overdentures improves mastication of edentulous elderly patients. However, little is known about the effects of single-implant overdentures (SIO) on oral perception and masticatory function in such elders. This study compared the effects of conventional complete dentures (CD) and SIO on the oral sensorimotor ability (OSA), masticatory function, and nutritional intake of elderly people with residual alveolar mandibular height classified as Class III or IV according to the American College of Prosthodontics.

Masticatory function and oral sensorimotor ability in Parkinson's disease: Levodopa on versus off periods.

Aims: To evaluate masticatory function and oral sensorimotor ability (OSA) in elders with Parkinson's disease (PD) during the levodopa on and off-periods.

Methods And Results: Participants were 11 partially and completely edentulous elders with PD. Masticatory function was evaluated by mandibular movements, maximum bite force (MBF), and masticatory performance (MP).

Removable prosthesis hygiene in elders with Parkinson's disease.

Aim: To evaluate changes in prosthesis hygiene in elders with Parkinson's disease (PD) in response to verbal instruction and positive reinforcement.

Methods And Results: Elders with removable prostheses were divided into PD (n = 17) and control (n = 20) groups. Biofilm on prostheses was measured at baseline, and verbal instructions on prosthesis hygiene were given.

Mandibular movements in older people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the mandibular movements in older people with and without temporomandibular disorder (TMD) associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Study Design: Thirty partially or completely edentulous older adults (65.33 ± 4.

Correlation of cognitive and masticatory function in Alzheimer's disease.

Objectives: This study investigated chewing function in elderly individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and correlated chewing function with cognitive status.

Materials And Methods: Sixteen elderly individuals with mild AD (mean age 76.7 ± 6.

Parkinson's disease impairs masticatory function.

Objective: To evaluate masticatory function in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) during levodopa "on" period using new removable dental prosthesis.

Materials And Methods: A total of 34 elderly individuals with PD (n = 17, mean age = 69.41 ± 4.

Oral Health in Elders with Parkinson's Disease.

This study aimed to evaluate objectively and subjectively the oral health of elders with Parkinson's disease (PD), using clinical oral assessments and the General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Subjects included 37 removable prosthesis wearers, 17 with PD (mean age 69.59±5.

Oral health-related quality of life in mild Alzheimer: patient versus caregiver perceptions.

Purpose: To compare perceptions on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) between Alzheimer disease (AD) patients and their caregivers by using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Correlation between GOHAI and prostheses quality was also performed.

Methods: GOHAI was applied to 16 AD elders and their caregivers.

Implant-Supported Removable Partial Denture Improves the Quality of Life of Patients with Extreme Tooth Loss.

This study aimed to evaluate oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in partially dentate subjects, presenting extreme tooth loss in posterior region with missing post-canines, comparing the use of conventional removable partial dentures (RPDs) and implant-supported RPDs. OHRQoL was measured using the Brazilian version of the Oral Health Impact Profile. Twelve subjects presenting maxillary total and mandibular Kennedy Class I edentulism (mean age 62.

Conventional Complete Denture in Patients with Ectodermal Dysplasia.

Ectodermal dysplasia is described as heritable conditions that involve anomalies of structures derived from the ectoderm, including hypodontia. In the cases of edentulous young patients, who did not finish their craniofacial growth, treatment with conventional complete denture is a suitable alternative. The aim of this study was to report a case of mandibular edentulism treated with conventional complete denture in a thirteen-year-old patient diagnosed with hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.

Effects of implant-based prostheses on mastication, nutritional intake, and oral health-related quality of life in partially edentulous patients: a paired clinical trial.

Purpose: This study evaluated the effects of different implant-based prostheses on swallowing threshold, dietary intake, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).

Materials And Methods: This prospective paired controlled clinical trial followed partially edentulous subjects, who sequentially used implant-supported removable partial dentures and implant-supported fixed partial dentures (IFPDs). Swallowing threshold was assessed by counting the masticatory cycles and median particle size (X₅₀) calculation.

Implant retention and support for distal extension partial removable dental prostheses: satisfaction outcomes.

Statement Of Problem: The rotational movements of the distal extension denture base of partial removable dental prostheses frequently harm the prosthesis stability, leading to discomfort during function.

Purpose: This study evaluated the use of distal implants to retain and support partial removable dental prostheses and assessed the outcomes with respect to specific aspects of patient satisfaction.

Material And Methods: Twelve participants (mean age, 62.

Implant retainers for free-end removable partial dentures affect mastication and nutrient intake.

Objectives: This study measured swallowing threshold parameters and nutrient intake in partially dentate subjects rehabilitated by conventional free-end removable partial dentures (RPD) and by RPD over posterior implant retainers and ball attachments (BA).

Materials And Methods: Eight subjects (two men and six women; mean age 60.1 ± 6.