Palladium alloys for biomedical devices.

In the biomedical field, palladium has primarily been used as a component of alloys for dental prostheses. However, recent research has shown the utility of palladium alloys for devices such as vascular stents that do not distort magnetic resonance images. Dental palladium alloys may contain minor or major percentages of palladium.

An alternative technique for the fabrication of removable complete dentures.

Unlabelled: The traditional approach for the fabrication of removable complete dentures has several principal limitations. It requires numerous clinical and laboratory steps, and is labor intensive and time consuming. It is obvious that the clinical practice would benefit from further technique optimization in denture fabrication.

Mandibular two-implant-retained overdenture: prosthetic design and fabrication protocol.

Among different treatment options, an implant-retained overdenture is a simple, cost-effective solution in the rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible. Despite widespread acceptance of this treatment, some controversies still exist with regard to the design of the overdenture, selection of the appropriate attachment system, and the most optimal techniques for the overdenture fabrication. In this article, the authors describe a mandibular overdenture retained by 2 freestanding implants placed in the anterior region of the mandible.

Implant-retained overdenture design for the malpositioned mandibular implants.

In the rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible, implant-retained overdenture represents a viable and cost-effective treatment. Successful prosthetic integration of this treatment relies on the accurate 3-dimensional position and angulation of the implant fixtures. If these requirements are not fulfilled, implant malposition occurs and negative effects on the function, esthetics, and structural integrity of the prosthesis may follow.

Rehabilitation of failing dentition with immediate denture prostheses: technique for a predictable esthetic and functional outcome.

The goal of this article is to describe the clinical and laboratory procedures used in the fabrication of immediate complete and removable partial denture prostheses. In this type of treatment, achieving optimal esthetic and functional outcomes is complicated because of the absence of the try-in stage. To overcome this limitation, a technique that predictably transfers the information obtained during esthetic dentofacial analysis from the patient to the laboratory in the form of an incisal-occlusal plane guide is described.

The edentulous patient and body image--achieving greater patient satisfaction.

Unlabelled: Aesthetic outcomes in the rehabilitation of edentulous patients play an important role in regard to treatment satisfaction and its acceptance. While the dental literature is replete with techniques and treatment philosophies that allow the fabrication of aesthetic restorations, adhering to such mechanical practices alone does not necessarily guarantee patient satisfaction. Taking into consideration the patient's perspective can significantly enhance treatment success.