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Journal of the American Dental... Sep 2020
Topics: Dentistry; Societies
PubMed: 32854865
DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2020.07.012 -
Clinical Oral Implants Research Oct 2018The tasks of this working group were to evaluate the existing evidence on the efficiency and efficacy of the digital and conventional workflows for the fabrication of...
OBJECTIVES
The tasks of this working group were to evaluate the existing evidence on the efficiency and efficacy of the digital and conventional workflows for the fabrication of fixed implant reconstructions, to assess the performance of all-ceramic fixed implant reconstructions and, finally, to evaluate the outcomes of internally and externally connected implant abutments and reconstructions.
METHODS
Four reviews were available analyzing the current literature on the respective topics. One review dealt with the efficiency and efficacy of digital and conventional fabrication workflows. Two reviews analyzed the outcomes of all-ceramic fixed implant reconstructions, one focusing on single-implant reconstructions and the other evaluating multiple-unit implant fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). The fourth review evaluated the clinical outcome on external, respectively, internal implant-abutment connections. These reviews were the basis for the discussions within the group and at the plenary sessions.
RESULTS
The present consensus report gives the consensus statements, the clinical recommendations, and the implications for future research as discussed and approved by the plenum of the consensus conference. The four manuscripts by Mühlemann et al., Rabel et al., Pieralli et al., and Pjetursson et al. are published as part of the journal supplement of the present EAO consensus conference.
Topics: Ceramics; Computer-Aided Design; Crowns; Dental Abutments; Dental Implant-Abutment Design; Dental Materials; Dental Prosthesis Design; Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; Denture Design; Humans
PubMed: 30306691
DOI: 10.1111/clr.13302 -
British Dental Journal Jun 2021Orthodontic retention remains one of the great challenges in orthodontics. In this article, we discuss what is on the horizon to help address this challenge, including...
Orthodontic retention remains one of the great challenges in orthodontics. In this article, we discuss what is on the horizon to help address this challenge, including biological approaches to reduce relapse, treating patients without using retainers, technological developments, personalised medicine and the impact of COVID-19 on approaches to orthodontic retention.
Topics: COVID-19; Humans; Orthodontic Appliance Design; Orthodontic Retainers; Orthodontics, Corrective; Recurrence; SARS-CoV-2
PubMed: 34117435
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-021-2937-8 -
Journal of Dental Research Apr 2018Cross-disciplinary collaborations have initiated translational studies in an effort to harness naturally occurring diseases in companion animals to accelerate the...
Cross-disciplinary collaborations have initiated translational studies in an effort to harness naturally occurring diseases in companion animals to accelerate the development of new treatment modalities, drugs, and device inventions. These synergistic collaborations can identify clinically relevant models that offer the opportunity to conduct rigorous translational investigations. However, the relationship between craniomaxillofacial diseases in companion animals and humans has been widely overlooked. We report here an innovative and visionary 2-d symposium that was organized to gather professionals working on craniomaxillofacial disorders and solutions in humans and/or animals from multiple disciplines, including veterinary physicians, basic scientists, biomedical engineers, physicians, and dentists. The symposium provided a platform for junior and senior investigators and basic science and clinical researchers to network, collaborate, and develop a new clinical and translational framework for accelerated therapy development.
Topics: Animals; Congresses as Topic; Dentistry; Disease Susceptibility; Humans; Pets; Species Specificity; Translational Research, Biomedical; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 29481293
DOI: 10.1177/0022034518758017 -
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Sep 2021The Scientific Investigation Committee of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry offers this review of the 2020 professional literature in restorative dentistry... (Review)
Review
The Scientific Investigation Committee of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry offers this review of the 2020 professional literature in restorative dentistry to inform busy dentists regarding noteworthy scientific and clinical progress over the past year. Each member of the committee brings discipline-specific expertise to this work to cover this broad topic. Specific subject areas addressed include prosthodontics; periodontics, alveolar bone, and peri-implant tissues; implant dentistry; dental materials and therapeutics; occlusion and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs); sleep-related breathing disorders; oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial surgery; and dental caries and cariology. The authors focused their efforts on reporting information likely to influence day-to-day dental treatment decisions with a keen eye on future trends in the profession. With the tremendous volume of dentistry and related literature being published today, this review cannot possibly be comprehensive. The purpose is to update interested readers and provide important resource material for those interested in pursuing greater detail. It remains our intent to assist colleagues in navigating the extensive volume of important information being published annually. It is our hope that readers find this work useful in successfully managing the dental patients they encounter.
Topics: Dental Care; Dental Caries; Dental Materials; Humans; Periodontics; Prosthodontics; United States
PubMed: 34489050
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.06.014 -
Journal of Prosthodontics : Official... Aug 2022An obturator with a hollow bulb can decrease the overall weight of the prosthesis, stress on the underlying tissues, and patient discomfort. Although many techniques and...
An obturator with a hollow bulb can decrease the overall weight of the prosthesis, stress on the underlying tissues, and patient discomfort. Although many techniques and materials have been proposed in the literature for hollowing the obturator prosthesis, they are often time consuming and technique sensitive. This proposed technique used an open-source software program to hollow a digital design of a solid obturator base from a commercially available software in one single convenient step. The hollowing process allowed precise control of prosthesis thickness at the hollow space area for desirable hermetic seal and prosthesis strength.
Topics: Computer-Aided Design; Dental Implants; Dental Prosthesis Design; Humans; Palatal Obturators; Software
PubMed: 35343606
DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13513 -
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences May 2021
Topics: Aerosols; Anti-Infective Agents; COVID-19; Dental Instruments; Dentistry; Education, Dental; Humans
PubMed: 34083847
DOI: 10.30476/ijms.2021.47491 -
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi = Huaxi... Aug 2018With the minimally invasive treatment attracting considerable attention in the field of dentistry, a series of oral minimally invasive treatment technologies, including... (Review)
Review
With the minimally invasive treatment attracting considerable attention in the field of dentistry, a series of oral minimally invasive treatment technologies, including minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry (MICD) technology, is emerging. Children, as a special group of patients, are in the critical stage of the initial formation of psychological structure. Therefore, children's dental treatment should not be limited to restoring function and relieving pain. The development, aesthetics, and physical and mental health should also be given attention. Therefore, in recent years, MICD technology has been widely used in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric dentistry. This review provides a detailed introduction regarding a series of techniques in pediatric dentistry.
Topics: Child; Dentistry; Esthetics, Dental; Humans; Pediatric Dentistry
PubMed: 30182559
DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2018.04.001 -
Australian Dental Journal Jun 2018'Whistle-blowers' are a necessary part of any system; dentistry is no different. The role of whistle-blowers in dentistry has been enshrined in Australian law since... (Review)
Review
'Whistle-blowers' are a necessary part of any system; dentistry is no different. The role of whistle-blowers in dentistry has been enshrined in Australian law since 2010. Raising concerns has become a legal duty as well as an ethical and professional obligation. It is important that these different aspects of raising concerns are explored as each adds another layer of consideration to the issue. The health professional's duty to whistle-blow could be viewed as problematic; the observance of this duty is associated with being 'trapped between a rock and a hard place' where any decision to engage or not may have negative consequences. For the obligation of raising concerns to gain acceptability within the dental profession, the concept requires reframing as being necessary for the profession's continued success. The stigma of mandatory reporting needs to be removed to allow this essential process to occur. This article will discuss the ethical, professional and legal imperatives for the dental profession to engage with whistle-blowing and the likely challenges that are likely to be met in doing so.
Topics: Australia; Cultural Characteristics; Dental Care; Dentistry; Ethics, Dental; Humans; Whistleblowing
PubMed: 28853142
DOI: 10.1111/adj.12566 -
Journal of Dentistry Dec 2022To compare the accuracy and time efficiency of different digital workflows in 3 implant-supported fixed partial denture situations.
OBJECTIVES
To compare the accuracy and time efficiency of different digital workflows in 3 implant-supported fixed partial denture situations.
METHODS
Three partially edentulous maxillary models with 2 implants (Model 1: implants at lateral incisor sites; Model 2: implants at right canine and first molar sites; Model 3: implants at right first premolar and first molar sites) were digitized (ATOS Capsule 200MV120, n=1) for reference scans. Test scans were performed for direct (Primescan (DDW-P) and Trios 3 (DDW-T)) and indirect (IDW) digital workflows (n=14). For IDW, stone casts (type IV) were obtained from vinylsiloxanether impressions and digitized (S600 Arti). The scan/impression and post processing times were recorded. Reference and test scans were superimposed (GOM Inspect) to calculate 3D point, inter-implant distance, and angular deviations. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used for trueness and precision analyses (α=.05).
RESULTS
Tested workflows affected trueness (P≤.030) and precision (P<.001) of scans (3D point, inter-implant distance, and angular deviations) within models. DDW-P had the highest accuracy (3D point deviations) for models 1 and 3 (P≤.046). IDW had the lowest accuracy for model 2 (P<.01). DDW-P had the highest accuracy (inter-implant distance deviations) for model 3 (P≤.048). Direct digital workflow mostly led to lower angular deviations (P≤.040), and higher precision for models 2 (mesiodistal direction) and 3 (P<.001). The time for direct digital workflow was shorter (P<.001), DDW-P being more efficient than DDW-T (P=.008).
CONCLUSION
Direct digital workflow was more accurate and efficient than indirect digital workflow in tested partial edentulism situations with 2 implants.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Tested intraoral scanners can be recommended for accurate and efficient impressions of anterior and posterior 3- or 4-unit implant-supported fixed partial dentures.
Topics: Dental Impression Technique; Models, Dental; Computer-Aided Design; Dental Implants; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; Denture, Partial, Fixed
PubMed: 36356837
DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104358