Over 200 prosthesis using adhesive resin have been set for three years from 1982 to 1985 in our clinic. The patients were recalled and investigated the prognosis of them. The following results were obtained: 1. Adhesion bridges accounted for more than 80% among them and number of posterior bridges has been increased in every year. 2. Adhesion splints have been mainly used for periodontal splint...

For prospective motion correction in ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance imaging, optical tracking is employed by fixating a tailored dental splint on the subject’s upper jaw. However, producing such dental splints is cumbersome and exposes subjects to significant discomfort due to the required dental cast preparation. To catalyze the production of these custom-made splints, we propose a semi-au...

The pressure to which splints were inflated was measured to determine whether splintage was effective and if vascular complications were likely. The prevalence of their use by the ambulance service was also investigated. The findings indicate that inflatable splints are in common use, and are rarely inflated to pressures likely to cause vascular complications. However, they are extremely ineffi...

The traditional theory on subtalar joint neutral position and intrinsic foot deformities for the evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle disorders has been the basis for foot orthotics for many years. Although clinical evaluations have suggested a relationship between subtalar pronation and a variety of lower limb problems, such as shin splints and anterior knee pain, recent research has rai...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of varying numbers of layers of plaster of Paris bandages on the mechanical properties of specimens used on the construction of orthopedic splints. METHODS Rectangular plate-shaped and cylinder-shaped specimens were constructed and assigned to two groups simulating plaster slabs and cast and further divided into six subgroups according to the number of layers...

Hallux valgus or the lateral deviation of the great toe is a complex disease. If it is not treated, it will cause the deviation of other toes. Hallux valgus is three times more common in females and may cause uncomfortable deformity of the foot, problems in putting on unsuitable and narrow toe box shoes, and pain on the medial side of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; therefore, patients see...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate efficiency of pivot splints in jaw exercises, in combination with stabilization splints, in cases of anterior disc displacement without reduction of temporomandibular joint. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Twenty-three patients who referred to the prosthodontics clinic in 1995-1997 were included in the study, where anterior disc displacement without reduction of temporomandibular j...

BACKGROUND NCAA strength and conditioning coaches are responsible for the day-to-day conditioning and strength training of collegiate athletes. NCAA regulations will likely require all strength and conditioning coaches to have a strength and conditioning certification. NCAA strength and conditioning coaches have varied philosophies on exercise programming based on educational background. The st...