OBJECTIVE The main goal of this study was to evaluate differences in stress distribution relevant to the number of implants under an anterior bridge when combined with a removable partial denture in the posterior region. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four three-dimensional finite element models (3D FEM) were designed from a mandible containing an implant-supported bridge extending between canines, an...

Objective: To determine the impact of dental prosthetic condition on food consumption, risk of malnutrition and follow-up 4-year mortality risk in elderly Taiwanese. Design and setting: Analyzing the data sets of the 1999 and 2003 “Survey of Health and Living Status of the Elderly in Taiwan”, a longitudinal cohort study. Participants: A national probability sample of 2766 men and women 65 years...

Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia is a rare group of inherited disorders characterized by aplasia or dysplasia of two or more tissues of ectodermal origin such as hair, nails, teeth, and skin. The dental characteristics of this syndrome include anodontia or hypodontia of the primary and/or permanent teeth, hypoplastic conical teeth, and underdevelopment of the alveolar ridges. The options for a d...

linical prosthodontics has focused on approaches to improving retention and stability of dentures. In addition to proper fabrication, those approaches have included the use of denture adhesives, retention of a limited number of teeth for overdentures and placement of implants, with the fixtures serving to anchor the prosthesis. In addition, many denture wearers utilize denture adhesives as an o...

Degenerative functional and neurocognitive disorders with limited manual dexterity are becoming more prevalent as life expectancy is improved. Although the use of a removable partial denture is widely accepted treatment modality, the clinician should recognize the indications and maintenance requirements of different designs for individual patients. The planning and limitations of such treatmen...

This article gives information regarding various etiological factors, classification, diagnosis and management of white lesions associated with partial complete dentures.