The effect of anterior repositioning splint therapy on maximum bite forces in patients with disc interference disorders.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of anterior repositioning splint (ARS) on maximum bite force (MBF) values in patients with disc interference disorders (DID).

Material And Methods: Twenty-two patients with disc interference disorders and 22 healthy subjects participated in to study. The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) Axis I have been used to diagnose DID patients.

Comparison of Simultaneously Recorded Computerized Occlusal Analysis and Surface Electromyographic Activity of Masticatory Muscles Between Patients with Unilateral TMD.

Purpose: To investigate the relationships among occlusion time, disclusion time, occlusal load distributions, and simultaneous electromyographic (EMG) recordings of the anterior temporalis (TA) and masseter (MM) muscles during centric and lateral movements in patients with unilateral temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain and in asymptomatic control subjects.

Materials And Methods: Twelve healthy and 13 unilateral TMD subjects participated in the present study. The diagnosis of unilateral TMD was verified with vibrational analysis of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) using the BioJVA (BioResearch Associates).

Evolutionary Spectral Analysis of Temporomandibular Joint Sounds Before and After Anterior Repositioning Splint Therapy in Patients with Internal Derangement.

Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of anterior repositioning splint (ARS) therapy on elimination of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sounds in patients with internal derangement.

Materials And Methods: A total of 26 patients with 44 TMJs with internal derangement according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) were selected. These patients used an ARS for 6 weeks.

Effect of self and dual-curing on degree of conversion and crosslink density of dual-cure core build-up materials.

Purpose: Dual-cure core build-up resins have been developed to take advantages of both self and light-cured resin. The aim of present study was to determine the polymerization characteristics of self and dual-cured modes of dual-cure core build-up composites evaluating degree of conversion (DC) and crosslink density by measurement of glass-transition temperature (Tg) and hardness decrease in ethanol.

Methods: Clearfil Dc Core Automix (CLF) and Grandio Core Dc (GR) core build-up resins were selected.

Effectiveness of disinfectants on the adherence of Candida albicans to denture base resins with different surface textures.

The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of some disinfectants, including ethanol extract of propolis (EEP), on the adhesion of Candida albicans to denture base resins. Seventy-two acrylic resin samples were prepared, half of which was polished and the other half was roughened. C.

In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomers: Effect of Nano-particles.

Purpose: Silicone elastomers are generally used for maxillofacial extraoral prostheses. The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity of different kinds of nanoparticles added to two types of maxillofacial elastomers.

Materials And Methods: A-2000 and A-2006 silicone elastomers were used.

Resin cementation of zirconia ceramics with different bonding agents.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of sandblasting and different chemical bonding agents on shear bond strength of zirconia and conventional resin cement. In this study, 35 zirconia specimens were treated as follows: Group I: control; Group II: sandblasting; Group III: sandblasting + Monobond S; Group IV: sandblasting + Monobond Plus; Group V: sandblasting + Z-Prime Plus. The specimens in each group were bonded with conventional composite resin cement Variolink II.

The effect of two artificial salivas on the adhesion of Candida albicans to heat-polymerized acrylic resin.

Purpose: Xerostomia can diminish the quality of life, leads to changes in normal chemical composition of saliva and oral microbiata, and increases the risk for opportunistic infections, such as Candida albicans. Various artificial salivas have been considered for patients with xerostomia. However, the knowledge on the antifungal and antiadhesive activity of artificial saliva substitutes is limited.

The craniofacial morphology and maximum bite force in sleep bruxism patients with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders.

Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to compare craniofacial morphology and bite force of bruxist patients with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders.

Method: Fourteen subjects with sleep bruxism and 14 healthy subjects participated. The signs and symptoms of the temporomandibular disorders were identified according to the Craniomandibular Index (CMI).

Evaluation of the effect of two different occlusal splints on maximum occlusal force in patients with sleep bruxism: a pilot study.

Purpose: The occlusal splint has been used for many years as an effective treatment of sleep bruxism. Several methods have been used to evaluate efficiency of the occlusal splints. However, the effect of the occlusal splints on occlusal force has not been clarified sufficiently.

The evaluation of maximum bite force in the occlusal rehabilitation of patient with Angle Class III malocclusion: a case report.

The case report describes the occlusal rehabilitation of a male patient with Angle Class III malocclusion and its effect on maximum bite force. The main complaints of patient were masticatory difficulty and poor esthetic. The patient's expectations from the treatment were a good esthetic and function with a less invasive and relatively promptly way.

The bite force and craniofacial morphology in patients with acromegaly: a pilot study.

Objectives: Acromegaly is a metabolic disorder caused by increased growth hormone secretion. As a consequence of acromegaly some typical craniofacial morphology changes appear. This pilot study was conducted to compare the bite force and the characteristic size and shape of the craniofacial components of acromegalic patients with the healthy Turkish individuals.