[Indirect adhesive bridges in the lateral parts].

On the basis of a case, this study considers which prosthetic device is suitable as a replacement for a first molar. At the request of the patient, the least invasive option was sought. The outcome in this case was that the adhesive bridge with abutment teeth with class-2 restorations might be suitable.

[The preprosthetic treatment focusing on single- or multi-unit fixed dental prostheses].

The preprosthetic treatment is a phase of the so-called patient-centred oral healthcare cycle. The goal of the preprosthetic treatment is the elimination of pathological conditions and of uncertainties and risks to the greatest extent possible. Teeth in a reduced occlusal system can be distinguished functionally as strategic, non-strategic, and undesirable.

[Medico-ethical considerations when indicating single-tooth fixed prosthesis, multi-teeth fixed prosthesis, and oral implants].

The question whether a patient needs extensive and invasive treatment, such as single-tooth fixed prosthesis, multi-teeth fixed prosthesis or oral implants, can be established only in a dialogue with mutual respect between the healthcare provider and the patient. With respect to this question, the following principles have to be considered: the patient's autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. These principles are reflected in legislation and are implicitly applied in complaint and disciplinary jurisdiction.

[Single and multi-teeth fixed prostheses--functions and types].

A single fixed prosthesis replaces parts of a tooth. However, a single fixed prosthesis may also be implant supported and in such a case it replaces in combination with the oral implant an entire tooth. A multi-teeth fixed prosthesis replaces 1 or more teeth using pontics and can be fixed on teeth, oral implants, or both.

[Extension of (extremely) shortened dental arches by fixed or removable partial dentures].

Whether a shortened dental arch needs to be extended depends on the degree of the shortening. Four categories of shortened dental arches can be distinguished: 1. slightly shortened dental arches; 2.

Direct recording of EDP-EDV relationship in isolated rat left ventricle: effect of diastolic crossbridge formation.

Objective: The aim was to investigate whether the end diastolic pressure-end diastolic volume (EDP-EDV) relationship of the left ventricle can be influenced by calcium dependent elements, especially at low values of end diastolic pressure.

Methods: Isolated rat hearts were perfused in a modified Langendorff perfusion system. The EDP-EDV relationship of the left ventricle was investigated.