Antimycotic prophylaxis with multispecies probiotics against oral candidiasis in new complete denture wearers: A randomized clinical trial.

Statement Of Problem: Changes in the oral microbiota of new complete denture wearers are the main cause of oral candidiasis. The drawbacks associated with traditional antimycotic therapies, especially drug resistance, have led to the search for potent therapeutic and prophylaxis agents with less harmful effects, including probiotics. However, investigation of the prophylaxis and preventive effects of probiotics on new complete denture wearers are lacking.

A novel design for prosthetic ear guiding device: A technical note.

This article describes a newly designed Prosthetic Auricular Guide (PAG) that allows for accurate planning and positioning of both the auricular implants and the prosthetic auricle. The design aims to provide a cost-effective guiding device for more esthetic ear prostheses which is the patient's main concern. Along with determining the best clinically accepted position of the ear, the device can be used while taking CBCT which allows for the integration of the clinically approved position with the remaining bone for accurate planning of implant positions.

A custom auricular implant healing abutment: A dental technique.

Skin overgrowth is a complication that hinders bone-anchored prosthetic ear rehabilitation. In order to accurately transfer the healing skin for prosthetic reconstruction, this article introduces a custom-made autopolymerizing acrylic resin auricular cap (button) through indirect pick up of the metal housing. The caps are secured during the healing stage to shape the skin, preventing surgical edema, swelling, and skin overgrowth in patients suffering from keloid reactions from covering the implant abutments.

Evaluation of the passive fit and definitive marginal fit of prefabricated and conventional CAD-CAM milled titanium bars with a fully guided surgical protocol: An in vitro study.

Statement Of Problem: Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) milled titanium bars have shown good clinically acceptable passive fit and definitive marginal fit; however, investigations into the passive fit and definitive marginal fit of prefabricated CAD-CAM milled titanium bars are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare and evaluate the passive fit and definitive marginal fit of prefabricated and conventional CAD-CAM milled titanium bars.

Material And Methods: A total of 10 polyurethane radiopaque anatomic completely edentulous mandibular models had implants (Biohorizons) placed in the left and right canine and second premolar positions using a 3-dimensionally printed fully guided surgical guide.