Publications by authors named "J Pitta"
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- Plague is still a significant zoonotic threat, particularly in specific regions like the Araripe Plateau in northeastern Brazil.
- Researchers analyzed data from 1961-1980 to identify plague hotspots, which were primarily located in low-altitude areas with unique precipitation and vegetation patterns.
- They found a seasonal correlation between human cases and environmental factors such as precipitation, as well as genomic analysis revealing a foundational Y. pestis strain that evolves into different variants depending on the outbreak context.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the seating accuracy of resin composite CAD/CAM overlay restorations, employing various preparation designs and luting materials (pre-heated composite (HC) or resin cement (RC)).
Methods: A human molar's STL file was utilized to create 100 3D-printed resin tooth replicas, randomly distributed into 5 groups (n = 20) based on finishing line preparation designs: 1) Rounded shoulder above the dental equator - DE (SA); 2) Chamfer above the DE (CA); 3) Butt joint above the DE (BJ); 4) Rounded shoulder below the DE (SB); 5) Chamfer below the DE (CB). Digital impressions were acquired for all replicas, and restorations milled using Tetric CAD (Ivoclar Vivadent).
Restorative material selection has become increasingly challenging due to the speed of new developments in the field of dental material science. The present narrative review gives an overview of the current indications for implant abutments and restoration materials for provisional and definitive implant-supported fixed dental prostheses in partially edentulous patients. For single implant restorations, titanium base abutments for crowns are suggested as an alternative to the conventional stock- and customized abutments made out of metal or zirconia.
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