Comparison between balanced occlusion and canine guidance in complete denture wearers--a clinical, randomized trial.

Objective: Two occlusal concepts exist for the setup of complete dentures: canine guidance and balanced occlusion. These two schemes were studied in a randomized clinical trial of 22 patients.

Method And Materials: Subjective data were collected using a visual analog scale that described the patients' satisfaction with the esthetic appearance, the ability to chew, the ability to speak, and denture retention.

Plaque formation on surface modified dental implants. An in vitro study.

Bacterial adhesion on titanium implant surfaces has a strong influence on healing and long-term outcome of dental implants. Parameters like surface roughness and chemical composition of the implant surface were found to have a significant impact on plaque formation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of two physical hard coatings on bacterial adhesion in comparison with control surfaces of equivalent roughness.