Effect of different agents on preload force of dental implants with bio high-performance poly-ether-ether-ketone abutments.

Purpose: This study evaluated the influence of different agents such as blood, artificial saliva, and normal saline on preload force of dental implants with bio-high-performance poly-ether-ether-ketone (Bio-HPP) abutments to determine its effect on screw loosening.

Methods: Forty (N = 40) Grade 5 titanium dental implant analog (GM Implant Analog; Neodent, Straumann) with Bio-HPP poly ether-ether ketone (PEEK) abutment and titanium screw was used in the study. The samples were embedded in acrylic split mold.

Comparative evaluation of hemispheric and masticatory laterality in complete dentures with two occlusal schemes - A prospective cohort study.

Purpose: The lateralization can influence the choice of occlusion scheme, patient comfort and success of the prosthesis. The existence of favored masticatory side in complete denture patients and its influence with various occlusal schemes is less analyzed in the literature. The study objective was to compare the masticatory and hemispheric laterality in complete denture subjects rehabilitated with 2 different occlusal schemes at different time intervals.

Management of Denture Infection with Phytomedicine.

Natural teeth are an integral part of the masticatory system. Absence of dentition subjects the individual to compromised oral function, facial appearance and phonetics. Rehabilitation with dental prosthesis is imperative to restore form and masticatory activity.

Rehabilitation of squamous cell carcinoma defect with two-piece hollow bulb obturator prosthesis - A case report.

Two-piece hollow bulb obturator maxillofacial prosthesis for hemi-maxillectomy defect is given after surgical resection due to oral squamous cell carcinoma. Maxillofacial prosthodontists play a pivotal role in construction of prosthesis. Unique choices are made in prosthesis design depending on the clinical representation.

Finite element stress analysis of Aramany class I maxillectomy defect with single- and two-piece closed bulb obturators.

Aim: To evaluate the stress on the surrounding structures of Aramany class I maxillectomy defect restored with different obturator prostheses.

Methods And Results: Definitive three-dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) model of Aramany class I defect rehabilitated with single- and two-piece closed bulb obturator prostheses was constructed based on patient computed tomography (CT) using a software. Unilateral defect restored with tripodal design single-piece closed bulb obturator was used as FE model 1- and two-piece magnet retained closed bulb obturators as FE model 2.

Evaluation of Psychological Stress Marker in Partially Edentulous Indian Adults Restored with Fixed Dental Prosthesis - A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Clinical studies have established mastication as a stress relaxation behavior in humans. Absence of teeth compromises mastication, increasing psychologic stress in individuals depicted by many physiologic changes in body. Quantitative level of psychologic stress bio-markers serve as indicators of underlying physical ailment.

Retention of removable complete dentures made with different posterior palatal seal techniques and oral health quality of life: A clinical study.

Statement Of Problem: How different methods of recording posterior palatal seal affect removable complete-denture retention and oral health quality of life is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this clinical study was to compare the retention and oral health quality of life (OHIP-14) between conventional and arbitrary posterior palatal seal techniques in participants with removable complete dentures.

Material And Methods: Edentulous patients were recruited according to definitive criteria.

A salivary sensor for the management of xerostomia in edentulous patients.

This article describes a method for managing xerostomia in edentulous patients with a newly developed salivary sensor. A micropressure sensor unit with a capsule to hold artificial salivary substitute was built into the dental prosthesis. This sensor prosthesis can help patients overcome mouth dryness, improves patient comfort, and aids in retention of the prosthesis.

Correlation between Visible Length of the Iris and the Length of the Maxillary Central Incisor Using Digital Image Analysis- A Pilot Study.

Introduction: Complete denture therapy is one such modality where science and art goes hand in hand. Selection of artificial teeth for completely edentulous patients is not easy in the absence of pre extraction records, because till date concrete guidelines do not exist.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine if a correlation existed between the visible length of the iris and the length of the maxillary central incisor to potentially provide a guide for teeth selection.

Power spectrum density analysis for the influence of complete denture on the brain function of edentulous patients - pilot study.

Purpose: This pilot study was to find the influence of complete denture on the brain activity and cognitive function of edentulous patients measured through Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals.

Materials And Methods: The study recruited 20 patients aged from 50 to 60 years requiring complete dentures with inclusion and exclusion criteria. The brain function and cognitive function were analyzed with a mental state questionnaire and a 15-minute analysis of power spectral density of EEG alpha waves.