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Evaluation of masticatory efficiency and OHRQoL in implant-retained overdenture with different numbers of implant in the edentulous mandible: a one-year follow-up prospective study
PurposeThe aim of this article is to evaluate to the masticatory function performance and Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in...
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Chewing ability and associated factors in older adults in Germany. Results from GEDA 2019/2020-EHIS
BackgroundOral well-being is an important component of general well-being and quality of life, as it is greatly influenced by the ability to chew and...
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Effect of zirconia surface conditioning before glazing on the wear of opposing enamel: an in vitro study
ObjectivesThis in vitro study aimed to evaluate the wear of natural teeth opposing 3 mol% yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (3Y-TZP)...
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Myofunctional orofacial examination tests: a literature review
IntroductionMyofunctional orofacial examination (MOE) is an important tool for the assessment of the stomatognathic system and orofacial functions,...
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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis in children: a systematic review of the literature
ObjectivesHereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is an uncommon, inherited condition with slow and progressive fibrous hyperplasia of the gingiva....
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Stress distribution in pediatric zirconia crowns depending on different tooth preparation and cement type: a finite element analysis
BackgroundIn clinical settings, tooth preparation for prefabricated zirconia crowns (PZCs) in the primary dentition varies widely. However, knowledge...
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Does implantoplasty affect the failure strength of narrow and regular diameter implants? A laboratory study
ObjectiveTo assess whether the impact of implantoplasty (IP) on the maximum implant failure strength depends on implant type/design, diameter, or...
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Is painful temporomandibular disorder a real headache for many patients?
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and primary headaches are common pain conditions and often co-exist. TMD classification includes the term...
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Gingival bleeding as a predictor of handgrip strength—an observational study and a pilot randomized clinical trial
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to (i) assess the association between self-reported periodontal disease and gingival bleeding as predictors of...
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Effect of access cavities on the biomechanics of mandibular molars: a finite element analysis
IntroductionThis study aimed to predict the fracture resistance of a mandibular first molar (MFM) with diverse endodontic cavities using finite...
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The Envelope of Function: Understanding and Importance
In the previous chapter (Chap. 2 ), we discussed the importance and understanding of the relationship between the mandibular and maxillary. This...
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From teeth to brain: dental caries causally affects the cortical thickness of the banks of the superior temporal sulcus
ObjectivesDental caries is one of the most prevalent oral diseases and causes of tooth loss. Cross-sectional studies observed epidemiological...
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Scleroderma: oral, maxillofacial and radiographic manifestations for dental practitioners
Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition of unknown aetiology with a range of manifestations, which can be limited to the skin or can extend to be...
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The Ideal Function Is Linked to Ideal Swallow
This chapter delves into the crucial stomatognathic function of deglutition. By employing electromyography and mandibular scanning techniques, we can...
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Evaluation of open-face maxillary complete denture for patients with prominent premaxilla: a crossover study
BackgroundThe establishment of good facial esthetics is one of the main objectives of complete denture construction. Unfortunately, it may be the...
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Evaluation and assessment of the wettabilty and water contact angle of modified poly methyl methacrylate denture base materials against PEEK in cast partial denture framework: an in vitro study
IntroductionThe prevalence of adults with partially dental arches is expected to be more than imagined and patients requiring replacement of missing...
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The role of the clinical nurse specialist in head and neck cancer care
The numbers of head and neck cancers are increasing, coupled with the emergence of human-papillomavirus-derived disease with a shift of practice in...
