[Resin-bonded fixed partial dentures in the anterior area].

In essence the resin-bonded fixed partial denture, or resin-bonded bridge, is an artificial tooth that is bonded to 1 or 2 abutment teeth. If the resin-bonded bridge is directly made with resin composite intra-orally, then the connector area is the weakest link. The alternative is to produce an indirect resin-bonded bridge in which a metal or ceramic frame spans the space between the abutments.

[Indirect adhesive bridges in the lateral parts].

On the basis of a case, this study considers which prosthetic device is suitable as a replacement for a first molar. At the request of the patient, the least invasive option was sought. The outcome in this case was that the adhesive bridge with abutment teeth with class-2 restorations might be suitable.

Natural History of Mandibular Function in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Types 2 and 3.

Background: Hereditary proximal spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is characterized by abnormal alpha motor neuron function in brainstem and spinal cord. Bulbar dysfunction, including limited mouth opening, is present in the majority of patients with SMA but it is unknown if and how these problems change during disease course.

Objective: In this prospective, observational, longitudinal natural history study we aimed to study bulbar dysfunction in patients with SMA types 2 and 3.

Diagnostics and Management of Pediatric Headache: An Exploratory Study among Dutch Physical Therapists.

Physiotherapists are often part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan for children with headaches. The literature on physical therapeutic diagnostics and management of headaches is often focused on adults. To gain insight, identify knowledge gaps, and increase the evidence needed for clinical physical therapeutic practice with children with headaches, an exploratory method is warranted.

Biomechanical properties of different endocrown designs on endodontically treated teeth.

Objective: To compare the biomechanical properties of different endocrown designs on endodontically treated teeth with an extensive defect in the mesial wall using a three-dimensional finite element method (3D FEM).

Methods: Four finite element analysis models were designed and built up based on different endocrown configurations in a mandibular molar. One model was designed as a butt joint preparation with 2 mm occlusal thickness(control), the other three models were butt joint designs with different distances between the bottom of the mesial wall preparation and the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ): 2 mm, 1 mm and 0 mm respectively.