Evaluation of adherence of Candida albicans to differently manufactured acrylic resin denture base materials.

Statement Of Problem: Though computer-aided design and computer-aided manufactured (CAD-CAM) denture bases have become popular, evidence on the ability of C. albicans cells to adhere to these denture bases is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the adherence of Candida albicans to differently manufactured acrylic resin denture bases.

A survey on utilization and barriers of digital removable prostheses in the US dental education.

Purpose: Gaining knowledge on the extent of digital technology implementation in dental education and the barriers to it will help inform future directions to promote the use of such technology and will enhance dental education. This study aimed to investigate the utilization of digitally fabricated removable prostheses and the potential obstacles to implementing such technology in US dental schools.

Methods: A survey was developed and distributed to the restorative dentistry department chairs and postdoctoral prosthodontic program directors.

Laboratory Trends for Removable Prosthodontics: A Comparison of Two Surveys.

Purpose:  The purpose of this survey was to assess dental laboratory technicians' perceptions of the quality of communication and techniques used when receiving removable prosthodontic cases. Additionally, responses were compared to a 2009 survey and changes in trends were evaluated.

Materials And Methods:    An eleven-question anonymous response survey was developed based on a 2009 survey that assessed dental laboratory technicians' perceptions.

A Comparison of Conventionally Versus Digitally Fabricated Denture Outcomes in a University Dental Clinic.

Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective, cross-sectional study is to evaluate if there is a difference in number of visits (including fabrication and postoperative) and remake rate when comparing conventionally fabricated and digitally fabricated complete dentures by dental students in a predoctoral student dental clinic.

Materials And Methods: This two-year retrospective cross-sectional study consisted of a chart review for patients receiving maxillary and/or mandibular complete dentures between 2017 and 2019 (n = 314) at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry predoctoral student clinic. No control group was determined for this study.

A Novel, Minimally Invasive Approach to Replacing Missing Teeth: Two Case Reports.

For the replacement of missing teeth, resin-bonded fixed partial dentures (RBFPDs) are a routine, minimally invasive option clinicians can use on patients who either cannot or will not move forward with surgical interventions. Advances in materials and design have greatly improved the longevity and prognoses for these prostheses. In some patients, however, debonding remains a clinical problem.

The "Scalloped Guide": A Proof-of-Concept Technique for a Digitally Streamlined, Pink-Free Full-Arch Implant Protocol.

Inadequate restorative space can result in mechanical, biologic, and esthetic complications with full-arch fixed implant-supported prosthetics. As such, clinicians often reduce bone to create clearance. The aim of this paper was to present a protocol using stacking computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) guides to minimize and accurately obtain the desired bone reduction, immediately place prosthetically guided implants, and load a provisional that replicates predetermined tissue contour.

The clinical management of awake bruxism.

Background: Awake bruxism is a common clinical condition that often goes undetected, often leading to pain or damaged teeth and restorations.

Methods: The authors searched electronic databases regarding the treatment and effects of awake bruxism compared with those of sleep bruxism. The authors used the search terms diurnal bruxism and oral parafunction.

The effect of autopolymerizing acrylic resin thickness on the bond strength of a repaired denture tooth.

Purpose: This study analyzed the conventional method of rebonding a denture tooth, evaluating the effect of varied thickness of autopolymerizing acrylic resin on the bond strength and the failure mode.

Materials And Methods: A total of 52 heat-polymerizing acrylic resin specimens were fabricated with an anterior denture tooth. A cantilever-type bending force was applied with a universal testing machine to each specimen until failure.