PURPOSE A Web-based education/support intervention for caregivers of stroke survivors was developed. A prospective, descriptive design was used to identify caregivers' reported reasons for stroke survivors' health care service use (i.e., health care provider and emergency department visits, hospital readmissions) during the first year after initial treatment. METHOD Caregivers were recruited ...

atherosclerosis is the most common cause of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. various risk factors have been identified for atherosclerosis. recently, bacterial and viral organisms, which are involved in chronic inflammatory processes, have been also implicated in atherosclerosis development. individuals with a prior history of periodontal diseases and/or tooth loss are considered to be...

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the load transmitted peri-implant bone by seven different restorative materials in single-unit rehabilitations with morse taper implants using a strain gauge. Materials: In polyurethane block that simulated type III bone, platform implant installed (3.5 × 11 mm) center and 1 mm below test base surface, four gauges were around implant, simu...

INTRODUCTION In recent years, increasing methodological references have been used in scientific research; these are points of support in the search for evidence, formulation and elaboration of instruments, scales, guideline and protocols. However, significant variability currently exists in scoping review conduct and reporting, thus limiting the potential of the methodology to advance research ...

AIM The aim of this report is to describe a quick and simple method of positioning retention magnets when deformed patients are rehabilitated with an oculopalpebral prostheses attached to a maxillary denture/obturator. BACKGROUND In patients with deformities requiring complex rehabilitations, the use of magnets is the most efficient means of providing combined prostheses with retention qualit...

PURPOSE The purpose of this clinical investigation was to evaluate full-arch fixed-dental restorations supported by immediate loaded axial and tilted implants in a single-cohort study. Survival rate of axial and tilted implants was compared. MATERIALS AND METHODS From 2006 to 2010, 30 patients were recruited and treated with dental implants. Provisional fixed-dental prostheses were screw-reta...

Introduction: Stroke rehabilitation plays an important role in recovering the lifestyle of stroke survivors. However, current stroke rehabilitations are facing numerous issues that may delay the patients’ recovery progress. One of the main issues is the lack of patient interest in performing the rehabilitation redundant tasks for long periods of time. They tend to lose their interest quickly an...

Restoration of bone defects in the oral cavity is one of the major challenges for dental surgeon. A common example is handling of bone defect after simple tooth extraction for ridge preservation. Often delivering prosthodontic and implant treatments face difficulties during oral rehabilitations in bone defect site. Bone defect site needs to be restored in such a way to support further treatment...