An obturator prosthesis for a 4-year-old child following treatment of a juvenile trabecular ossifying fibroma with a maxillary resection.

Juvenile trabecular ossifying fibroma (JTOF) is a benign fibro-osseous lesion that usually occurs in the maxilla or mandible. Individuals with JTOF of the maxilla will most commonly require a resection that can result in a significant palatal defect. Appearance and articulatory, masticatory, and deglutitory functions can be restored with a clasp-retained obturator.

Restorative dentistry in the young cleft patient.

This clinical paper outlines the role of the restorative consultant in the treatment of young cleft lip and palate patients up to the end of their cleft package of care on their 22 birthday. The multidisciplinary nature of the care is highlighted, including the role of the general dental practitioner in caring for cleft patients in primary care. The various clinical treatment modalities used in this patient group are described with an emphasis on minimally invasive and adhesive approaches.

Reducing the risk of failure in complete denture patients.

Unlabelled: This paper aims to review the factors associated with an increased risk of failure in complete denture patients, based on the strength of the available evidence base. These include accuracy of jaw relations, a poorly formed mandibular ridge, poor quality dentures and patient neuroticism. Clinical strategies for overcoming these issues are described with particular reference to impression-taking and jaw relations.

Prognostic indicators for conventional complete denture therapy: a review of the literature.

Objectives: To review the current literature on prognostic indicators for conventional complete denture therapy.

Data: Original articles studying outcome measures and patient satisfaction with conventional complete dentures.

Sources: Ovid databases from 1988 to present and subsequent review of related articles from the 1960s onwards.