Patient: A 26-year-old man with localized tooth wear and demand for aesthetic rehabilitation of the anterior teeth presented to our department. The patient reported excessive consumption of energy drinks. Furthermore, multiple trauma and tooth fractures have occurred in the past.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This paper aims to present and describe the Standardised Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism (STAB), an instrument that was developed to provide a multidimensional evaluation of bruxism status, comorbid conditions, aetiology and consequences.
Methods: The rationale for creating the tool and the road map that led to the selection of items included in the STAB has been discussed in previous publications.
Results: The tool consists of two axes, specifically dedicated to the evaluation of bruxism status and consequences (Axis A) and of bruxism risk and etiological factors and comorbid conditions (Axis B).
Statement Of Problem: The Baltic Denture System provides a digital way to fabricate complete dentures in 2 visits. Conventional dentures using injection or compression molding require additional visits and complex laboratory procedures. However, how the fabrication method affects clinical outcomes is unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The oral status of nursing home residents is poor. This could compromise general health. The controlled study investigated the influence of quarterly professional dental hygiene interventions on oral and general health of elderly.
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