Dental prosthesis is a foreign body in oral cavity and thus necessarily interferes with speech articulation. The purpose of this study was to examine influence of partial denture on speech quality and to show eventual differences in pronunciation of dental sounds c[ts], z [z], s [s] and postalveolar sounds c [t], z [3] and s [integral of]. We have examined differences in pronunciation between s...

Different reasons can contribute to classifying dental prosthesis wearers as high-risk individuals in relation to dental biofilm accumulation. These include a past history of oral disease, age and additional retentive areas. Other common complaints include inflammation and halitosis. Moreover, prosthesis replacement and prosthetic pillar loss are generally associated with caries and periodontal...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Evidence is limited on the efficacy of zirconia-based fixed dental prostheses. OBJECTIVE To carry out a literature review of the behavior of zirconium oxide dental restorations. MATERIAL AND METHODS This literature review searched the Pubmed, Scopus, Medline and Cochrane Library databases using key search words "zirconium oxide," "zirconia," "non-metal restorations," "c...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Unlike conventional loading protocols, the immediate loading of single implants has not been fully investigated. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the prosthetic and esthetic periimplant mucosal outcomes of immediately restored dental implants during a 1-year follow-up. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty participants meeting the established inclusion criteria rec...

AIM The objective of this study was to evaluate patient satisfaction with removable prostheses and its relationship with denture quality. METHODS AND MATERIALS Sixty-seven patients who received 119 new removable prostheses over a period of one year at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, were recalled for an interview with regard to their satisfaction with their dentures and a clin...

Congenitally missing teeth are frequently presented to the dentist. Interdisciplinary approach may be needed for the proper treatment plan. The available treatment modalities to replace congenitally missing teeth include prosthodontic fixed and removable prostheses, resin bonded retainers, orthodontic movement of maxillary canine to the lateral incisor site and single tooth implants. Dental imp...

CORINA MARCAUTEANU1, ENIKÖ TÜNDE STOICA1, CRISTINA BORTUN 2, MEDA-LAVINIA NEGRUTIU3, COSMIN SINESCU3*, ANCA TUDOR4 1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeo” Timiooara, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Occlusion, 9 Revolutiei Blv., 300070, Timiooara, Romania 2 University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeo”, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dental Technology, Timiooara, 9 Rev...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate mechanical properties, surface characteristics and castability of Zr-14Nb dental castings. The mean 0.2% proof and ultimate tensile strengths of Zr-14Nb were approximately 68% and 76% those of Ti-6Al-7Nb, respectively, while they were comparable to Co-29Cr-6Mo. Elongation of Zr-14Nb was the highest of all alloys tested. The hardened reaction layer was f...

The risk of periprosthetic joint infection from hematogenous bacterial seeding is increased in patients undergoing dental procedures that facilitate the development of bacteremia. We herein report the case of a patient without a history of dental procedures who suffered from an acute metastatic infection of a hip prosthesis by the oral bacterium Streptococcus mutans 18 months after undergoing r...

▶ The Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine is the official journal of the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB) ▶ Covers the science and technology of biomaterials and their applications as medical or dental implants, prostheses and devices ▶ Spans a wide range of topics from basic science to clinical applications ▶ Examines the metals, ceramics, polymers and composites used in...