Crowning of teeth has been carried out for many years in order to replace damaged/diseased tooth structure or to improve aesthetics. Increasing patient demand has helped lead developments in ceramic technology and zirconium is one of the new materials in this field. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical survival rates of [read the full story…]
The aim of this review was to assess the effectiveness of short (<10 mm) implants supporting single crowns in the posterior region and its potential risk factors. A wide range of databases were searched (PubMed-Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Proquest- Dissertations and Thesis, Lilacs, Ebsco-Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source, Scirus, Embase, Scopus and Journal [read the full story…]
Studies suggest that implant overdentures (IODs) can improve function and quality of life. However most studies are conducted in adults under the age of 70. The aim of this study was to investigate denture satisfaction, functional, nutritional and patients centered aspect of IODs in patients over 75 years of age. Edentulous and denture wearing patients [read the full story…]
As the number of dental implants being placed increases it seems inevitable that the numbers affected by peri-implantitis will also increase. Peri-implantitis is inflammation of the peri-implant tissues accompanied with changes in the level of crestal bone and with the presence of bleeding on probing and/or suppuration, with or without concomitant deepening of peri-implant pockets. [read the full story…]
Following placement of dental implants changes to bone level around the implant take place. Platform switching involves the use of an abutment with a smaller diameter than the diameter of the implant shoulder and is considered by some to lead to reduced peri-implant bone loss. The aim of this trial was to assess the effect [read the full story…]
Cusp fractures of restored posterior teeth are a frequent occurrence with the majority being reported as being supra gingival. While crowing the tooth is a conventional treatment approach it does require removal of substantial tooth substance. Adhesive restorations are a potential alternative approach and can be undertaken using direct or indirect approaches. The aim of [read the full story…]
Some degree of tooth wear is a result of normal tooth-to-tooth contact. Some restorations have different wear characteristics and have been shown to produce accelerated wear. The aim of this review was to assess tooth wear against ceramic crowns in posterior region both in vitro and in vivo. Searching was restricted to the Medline database. [read the full story…]
It is widely accepted that the occlusal schemes of complete dentures have a direct influence on their success. A Cochrane review by Sutton et al in 2004 only identified one trial that fully met their inclusion criteria; so recommended further well conducted randomised controlled trials (RCTs). The aim of this review was to assess the [read the full story…]
Composite resin restorations are becoming a regular element of restorative dental care. Usually they are photo-polymerised, and polymerization protocols are considered to be one potential factor in the marginal quality of these restorations. The aim of this study was to compare the marginal quality of composite restorations employing two polymerisation protocols, namely regular versus high [read the full story…]
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a genetic disorder that presents as an abnormal formation of enamel. AI can have a range of inheritance patterns and the exact incidence is uncertain with estimates ranging from 1:700 to 1:12-14,000. Clinically, AI can be classified into four categories: hypoplastic (type I), hypomaturation (type II), hypocalcified (type III), and hypomature [read the full story…]
