Publications by authors named "Makam Gangaiah"

Purpose: To evaluate of the effect of self-cutting and nonself-cutting thread designed implant with different thread depth on variable insertion torques. To evaluate the bone volume (BV) and bone to implant contact (BIC) in these variables MATERIALS AND METHODS: Mainly two thread design, V-shaped thread which is self-cutting and power thread design, which is nonself-cutting implants were considered for this study with a variation in thread depth of 0.4 and 0.

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For patients who have lost an eye as result of trauma or a carcinoma, accurate replacement with an ocular prosthesis that is symmetrical to the natural eye is essential. This report describes a technique for recording the measurement and position of the iris of the natural eye and accurately transferring it to the prosthetic eye of the patient. The technique is both straightforward and accurate.

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Introduction: Every patient needs a comprehensive treatment planning. Dentists must consider the advantages and disadvantages of the available implant prosthetic options and match them to patient's expectations. Hybrid denture prosthesis is one, i.

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Oro-nasal fistula is the most common complication following the surgical closure of the cleft palate. Retention is the paramount factor in the successful prosthodontic habilitation of cleft palate patients. Various precision attachments have provided us with the opportunity to make the prosthesis fixed removable type; giving a double advantage to the patient i.

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