Research on the Quality of Partially Removable Skeletal Prostheses Made Using Classical Versus Modern Sintering Techniques.

Conventional partially removable skeletal dentures are one of the most common therapeutic solutions offered to edentulous patients worldwide. The present study aims to compare the skeleton of removable dentures realized via classical techniques to that realized via modern techniques, represented by the laser sintering technique, with the comparative aspects being realized through the evaluation of atomic force microscopy (AFM). A total of 20 metal frameworks made of Co-Cr were sectioned, representing the infrastructure of partially removable skeletal dentures, developed using the classical technique versus the laser sintering technique.

Metal-Ceramic Compatibility in Dental Restorations According to the Metallic Component Manufacturing Procedure.

In terms of production technology, metal-ceramic systems for dental restorations comply with a concrete algorithm, the efficiency of which is always dependent on the applications for which they are intended. The first stage involves obtaining metal support, followed by firing the ceramic on the surface of the metal to meet the list of functional and aesthetic requirements of a future restoration. The compatibility of the two materials-the metal component and the ceramic component-must be ensured in several respects: chemical compatibility, thermo-chemical compatibility, and mechanical compatibility.

Assessment of Various Risk Factors for Biological and Mechanical/Technical Complications in Fixed Implant Prosthetic Therapy: A Retrospective Study.

Unlabelled: The goals of this research were to determine the influence of several factors on implants' biological and technical complications in posterior fixed implant prosthetic therapy.

Materials And Methods: The study group consisted of 67 edentulous patients (mean age: 63.88 ± 11.

Oral and Periodontal Risk Factors of Prosthetic Success for 3-Unit Natural Tooth-Supported Bridges versus Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses.

The goals of this research are: (1) to compare the survival and prosthetic success of metal-ceramic 3-unit tooth- versus implant-supported fixed dental prostheses; (2) to evaluate the influence of several risk factors on the prosthetic success of tooth- and implant-supported fixed dental prostheses (FPDs). A total of 68 patients with posterior short edentulous spaces (mean age 61.00 ± 1.

Trends in Access to Oral Health Care among Adults from the N-E Region of Romania.

: To investigate the trends in access to dental services among adults from the N-E region of Romania and to evaluate the factors that influence access to dental care. : A self-administered questionnaire was used to evaluate the access and utilization of dental care among a sample of adults. We collected data on their demographic characteristics, their type of medical insurance, their monthly income, the type of dental office they visited, their reasons for choosing a certain type of dentist office, and their oral hygiene habits.

An Observational Study on Oral Health and Quality of Life for RPD Wearers in the N-E Region of Romania.

There is a lack of information regarding the oral health of the elderly population in Romania; only a few articles have been published about their edentulism, and there are no official data regarding the oral health, OHRQoL, and prosthodontic status of this population. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between the essential functional qualities of removable partial dentures (RPD) and participants' oral-health-related wellbeing among an edentulous population from the N-E region in Romania using the OHIP-5-questionnaire. In total, 546 patients from Gr.

Moldova Region Population Study of Social Cases Affected by Partial Edentation.

As the number of partially edentulous patients grows, so will the demand for removable partial dentures (RPDs) in clinical practice because it is a safe, conservative, and cost-effective alternative that provides good plaque control but necessitates periodic maintenance visits. The goal of this research was to look at the incidence of partial edentulism, RPD type, design, and components, as well as their frequency of use, among patients at the Dental Faculty's Department of Partial Dentures in Iasi.

Influence of Implant Dimensions in the Resorbed and Bone Augmented Mandible: A Finite Element Study.

Aims: The scope of this study was to analyze the influence of clinically feasible implant diameter and length on the stress transmitted to the peri-implant bone in the case of a resorbed and bone augmented mandible through finite element analysis.

Settings And Design: The study was carried out .

Subjects And Methods: Resorbed and bone-augmented 3D models were derived from cone-beam computed tomography scans of the same patient.

Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide Photoactivated Decontamination Using 940 nm Diode Laser in Periodontal Treatment: A Pilot Study.

The aim of this study was to compare the antimicrobial effects of hydroxyl radical generation by photoactivation of hydrogen peroxide (HO) with diode laser (λ = 940 nm) in combination with conventional nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Thirty-eight patients and 114 teeth were included in this study. The test teeth were randomly assigned to one of the three treatment groups: Group 1 (control group): scaling and root planning (SRP); and the following experimental groups: Group 2: SRP +940 nm diode laser; Group 3: SRP+photoactivation of HO with 940 nm diode laser.

Esthetic aspects in implant-prosthetic rehabilitation.

The esthetic component is critical for the successful outcome and patients' satisfaction regarding the implant-prosthetic therapy. The esthetic outcome success depends mostly on the optimization of the algorithms specific to the pro-implant and implant stage as well as to the designing and technological execution of the future prosthetic restoration. A proper planning of optimal facial esthetics must involve a multidisciplinary approach with inclusion of periodontists, orthodontists, oral surgeons and implantology specialists.

Histological and immunohistochemical study on the dental pulp of patients with diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease that brings numerous alterations in the human body, mainly on the blood vessels and nervous system, its complications being difficult to treat most of the time. Oral complications are largely known and studied. Changes that occur in the dental pulp are of importance for the dentists, considering regular procedures outcome.

An evaluation of a collagen-based material osseointegration.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the osseointegration of a collagen-based material Alveoprotect, suitable for socket preservations, while preserving the vestibular bone lamella. This material is intended to be used in the field of implantology for smaller bone defects. Thus, 3-mm diameter experimental cavities were carried out on the calvaria and maxilla of 18 laboratory Wistar rats.

Periodontal disease in diabetic patients - clinical and histopathological aspects.

Periodontal disease is one of the most frequent diseases affecting people all over the world. The relation between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus raised the interest both of dentists and doctors treating metabolic diseases, as the two conditions influence one another. In our study, we analyzed a number of 75 patients with diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease that presented to the medical consultory for conditions of the dental maxillary system.

Clinical, imagistic and histopathological study of chronic apical periodontitis.

Periapical lesions are among the most frequent periodontal pathologies in human teeth, generally called apical periodontitis. Apical periodontitis is a continuation of the endodontic space infection and it is manifested as a response of the host defense against the microbial action. It may determine local inflammation, hard tissue resorption, destruction of other periapical tissues.

Importance of Dental Maxillofacial Aesthetics in Dental Therapy.

The recent development of aesthetic dentistry reflects a concentration of the dentists’ concern for satisfying patients’ requests for an aesthetic appearance of their teeth. Modern dentistry combines medical treatment with the art of aesthetic restorations. Over the years, the restoration of the facial harmony has changed its character, from random to necessary, and from optional to compulsory, as the aesthetic defects have become less and less accepted.