Publications by authors named "V A Duma"

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  • The study examines how different decontamination methods, including conventional and laser treatments, affect microbial growth on titanium (Ti) and zirconia (Zr) materials used in dental implants.
  • It involved testing four treatment groups (traditional methods, photodynamic therapy, Er:YAG laser, and a combination of both) and measuring their effectiveness by counting bacteria colonies.
  • Results showed that the combined treatment was the most effective, reducing microbial presence to zero on both materials, while traditional methods were less effective.
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: Dentigerous cysts are one of the most frequent pathologies associated with unerupted or impacted teeth. Such cysts show a male predilection and a preference for the mandibular region. Also, they commonly occur in the second and third decades of life, with only 9% occurring in the first decade.

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The impression materials utilized today in dental medicine offer a good reproducibility and are easily accepted by patients. However, because they are polymer-based, they have issues regarding their dimensional stability. In this respect, the present work proposes a new type of dental impression, which is reinforced with rigid mouthguards.

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(1) Background: Aesthetic dentistry has become one of the most dynamic fields in modern dental medicine. Ceramic veneers represent the most appropriate prosthetic restorations for smile enhancement, due to their minimal invasiveness and highly natural appearance. For long-term clinical success, accurate design of both tooth preparation and ceramic veneers is of paramount importance.

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: Implant rehabilitation of complete edentulous arches has become more and more popular because of the increased access of the population to this type of treatment. Furthermore, the development of new rehabilitation procedures can be applied in most clinical cases, including in those with severe atrophy. Hence, this study aimed to assess the functional changes that can occur in the stomatognathic system after implant rehabilitation procedures.

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