Survival analysis of zirconia implant-supported, fixed complete dentures: A 5-year retrospective cohort study.

Statement Of Problem: Existing data on the mid-term to long-term survival rates of zirconia implant-supported, fixed complete dentures (Zir-IFCDs) are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective clinical study was to assess the prosthetic survival rate in patients treated with Zir-IFCDs.

Material And Methods: The patient record system at the Dental College of Georgia (DCG), Augusta University was searched to identify all patients treated with Zir-IFCDs from 2015 through 2022 by the DCG graduate prosthodontic, general practice residency, and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) programs.

Polytetrafluoroethylene tape to combat tooth sensitivity during complete mouth rehabilitation.

Dentin sensitivity is a common complaint from patients during and after tooth preparation for complete coverage restorations. Techniques to reduce sensitivity during tooth preparation include immediate dentin sealing and application of desensitizers. However, managing dentin sensitivity during complete mouth rehabilitation on natural teeth can be challenging, especially for patients with dentin hypersensitivity.

Prosthetic complications and survival rates of metal-acrylic implant fixed complete dental prostheses: A retrospective study up to 10 years.

Statement Of Problem: Long-term data are sparse on the use of metal-acrylic resin implant-supported fixed complete dentures.

Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective clinical study was to assess the prosthetic survival and complication rate in patients treated with metal-acrylic resin implant-supported fixed complete dentures (ma-IFCDs).

Materials And Methods: The patient record system at the Dental College of Georgia was searched from 2006 to 2020 to identify all patients treated with ma-IFCDs by the graduate prosthodontic and general practice residents during this time.

Intraoral appliance use in dental practice: An American Dental Association Clinical Evaluators Panel survey.

Background: A growing variety of intraoral appliances are being used in dental practice. Insight about the range of applications and practice workflow as well as factors effecting change in practice trends was sought.

Methods: A survey was developed to ascertain intraoral appliance use, fabrication methods, staff involvement, and patient experiences in dental practice.

Dentogingival display through lip border movements: Report of the Committee on Research in Fixed Prosthodontics of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics.

Statement Of Problem: Dentists strive to create natural looking teeth for their patients. However, much of the research on esthetic dentistry has used artificial and computer-generated images to establish esthetic norms. Altered images are helpful in determining personal preferences but may be misleading for natural norms.

Accuracy and precision of as-received implant torque wrenches.

Statement Of Problem: Previous implant torque evaluation did not determine if the target value fell within a confidence interval for the population mean of the test groups, disallowing determination of whether a specific type of wrench met a standardized goal value.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure both the accuracy and precision of 2 different configurations (spring style and peak break) of as-received implant torque wrenches and compare the measured values to manufacturer-stated values.

Material And Methods: Ten wrenches from 4 manufacturers, representing a variety of torque-limiting mechanisms and specificity of use (with either a specific brand or universally with any brand of implant product).

Education for foreign-trained dentists in the United States: currently available findings and need for further research.

Foreign-trained dentists interested in seeking employment in the United States face numerous challenges, starting with the fact that their degrees are often not valid for U.S. practice because of international differences in the style of education and clinical practice.