Publications by authors named "Wallace McLaurin"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates mortality rates and timelines among patients who underwent full mouth extractions (FMEs) due to oral health issues, analyzing risk factors related to these deaths.
- Conducted at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, the research included 1,829 patients, focusing on various demographics, medical histories, and insurance statuses.
- Of the patients studied, 9.3% died by the end of 2019, with significant mortality risk linked to factors such as age, high ASA scores, nursing home residency, and existing liver and oncological diseases.
Article Synopsis
- Preprosthetic surgery is essential in dentoalveolar surgery, especially for prepping the mouth for dentures.
- Advances like osseointegrating dental implants and dermal matrix substitutes have transformed traditional practices while still adhering to core principles.
- The text outlines basic techniques in preprosthetic surgery in relation to these recent innovations in technology and tissue engineering.