Articles tagged "prosthodontics"
Resin-Bonded Cantilever and Twist-Flex Wire for Maxillary Incisor Lost due to Trauma
A simple cantilevered pontic is described as a short-term option in cases where only one adjacent tooth can serve as an abutment. Read more
Preservation of Posterior Mandibular Extraction Site with Allogeneic Demineralized, Freeze-Dried Bone Matrix and Calcium Sulphate Graft Binder before Eventual Implant Placement: A Case Series
Demineralized, freeze-dried bone matrix mixed with calcium sulphate graft binder was used for bone reconstruction at an extraction site before implant placement in 3 patients. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach are discussed. Read more
Implant Therapy and Apical Actinomycosis: Case Report
In this case report, the authors provide guidance on the timing of implant placement at a previously infected site. Read more
Direct Chairside Hard Reline at Delivery of a Newly Fabricated Distal Extension Removable Partial Denture: Considerations and Techniques
Achieving an ideal fit in a distal extension RPD may be impossible. However, a quick test at the time of delivery will allow the dentist to determine the need for a direct, chairside hard reline, using the techniques described here. Read more
Inlay-Retained Zirconia Fixed Dental Prostheses: Modified Designs for a Completely Adhesive Approach
Although full-coverage metal–ceramic FDPs may be the standard for tooth replacement, inlay-retained all-ceramic FDPs offer many advantages, including less tissue loss. Read more
Surface Characteristics of Zirconia-Based Posterior Restorations: Clinical and Scanning Electron Microscopic Analysis
Zirconia-based posterior fixed dental prostheses were reliable over the medium term (4 years). However, surface alterations of the veneering ceramics could cause subsequent clinical problems. Read more
Prognosis in Implant Dentistry: A System for Classifying the Degree of Peri-Implant Mucosal Inflammation
Prognostic classification systems provide direct guidance for treatment, but there is limited evidence for classification of peri-implant mucosal inflammation. A simple algorithm is presented to help clinicians to foresee the outcomes of treatment for this group of conditions. Read more
Unusual Radiographic Findings in a 20-Year-Old Male Patient with Missing Permanent Upper Lateral Incisors
Radiographic findings were used to diagnose a 20-year-old male patient who presented with swelling and pain in the right maxillary lateral incisor region and missing permanent maxillary incisors. Read more
Magnet-Retained Implant-Supported Overdentures: Review and 1-Year Clinical Report
Prosthodontic magnets made from alloys of samarium and neodymium have advantages over older types of magnets. Preliminary evidence is offered for the excellent potential of these newer magnets for retention of mandibular implant-supported overdentures. Read more
A patient treated for lymphoma with chemotherapy is now interested in a dental implant. If her lymphoma recurs, will there be any ramifications for the implant?
Three critical pieces of information are needed before a decision is made about an implant: the type of chemotherapy drugs, the timing of the implant in relation to the last chemotherapy treatment, and the anticipated interval before the next chemotherapy treatment (if needed). Read more
Dr. George Zarb Receives NYU Implant Dentistry Award
Dr. George A. Zarb was presented with the Robert N. Eskow New York University (NYU) Implant Dentistry award during the NYU Implant Symposium in December 2009. Read more
Dalhousie’s Prosthodontic Olympics: Active Learning Exemplified
The goal of using active teaching strategies in dental education is well accepted. Yet lecturing remains a popular teaching method at our universities, a technique that can typically result in a significant drop in student attention anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes into a presentation. Read more
