Rehabilitation of Edentulous Arch Using All-on-Four Treatment Protocol: A Case Report.

In edentulous arches, alveolar ridge atrophy after tooth extraction is a common problem that affects patient comfort and quality of life. Implant-supported fixed restorations are a well-proven treatment option for edentulism. The concepts of implant dentistry have developed over time to produce better aesthetics and functional results.

Rehabilitation of a Patient With Maxillary Defect and Severe Attrition Using Obturator Prostheses: A Case Report.

Surgery for palate lesions may result in oro-nasal/antral communication, which reduces a person's quality of life by affecting swallowing, speech, and food reflux. The shape and size of this obturator prosthesis might vary based on the severity of the defect. This case report describes the prosthetic rehabilitation of the patient with post-COVID mucormycosis and generalized attrition of teeth using an obturator and full mouth rehabilitation.

Comparative evaluation of color stability of three commercially available provisional restorative materials: An study.

Aim: Esthetics of the provisional restorations is of prime importance to the patients especially in long term in the esthetic zone. Discolouration of these restorations may result in patient dissatisfaction and an additional expense for their replacement. LuxaCrown provisional material being new in market and claimed to be semi-permanent by the company needs to be evaluated for its colour stability.

Effect of the simulated Indian and Mediterranean climates on the Shore A hardness of maxillofacial silicone.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the effect of the simulated Indian and Mediterranean climates on the Shore A hardness of a commercially available nonpigmented room temperature vulcanizing maxillofacial silicone.

Materials And Methods: Sixty specimens were fabricated from A-2000 silicone material (Factor II), using a stainless steel mold of dimension 20 mm × 2 mm. The initial Shore A hardness was noted using a digital durometer.

Customized Cheek Plumper with Friction Lock Attachment for a Completely Edentulous Patient to Enhance Esthetics: A Clinical Report.

Prosthetic rehabilitation of a completely edentulous patient should never be restricted to the replacement of missing teeth. The ultimate aim of complete denture treatment should be restoration of the full range of oral functions and esthetics. Slumped cheeks are always a concern for esthetically demanding complete denture patients.

Comparative evaluation of border molding using two different techniques in maxillary edentulous arches: A clinical study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the single-step border molding technique using injectable heavy viscosity addition silicone with sectional border molding technique using low fusing impression compound by evaluating the retention of heat cure trial denture bases.

Materials And Methods: Ten completely edentulous patients in need of prostheses were included in this study. Two border molding techniques, single-step (Group 1) and sectional (Group 2), were compared for retention.

The Ocular Prosthesis: A Novel Technique Using Digital Photography.

Loss of an eye can cause a significant psychological and emotional disturbance to any patient. An ocular prosthesis helps to re-establish the physical and mental well-being of the patient. This article describes a novel technique along with a case report for fabricating a predictable, esthetic and well-fitting custom-made ocular prosthesis in an attempt to avoid costly and time consuming procedures that may be required in other methods.

Factors determining post selection: a literature review.

Most endodontically treated teeth require a post-and-core build-up for restoring the teeth to optimum health and function. Selection of an appropriate post-and-core system from the wide variety of those available may be a clinical dilemma. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to review the literature to identify the various factors that influence the selection of the post-and-core assembly.