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Comparison The Accuracy Of Implant Position Between Static And Dynamic Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery With Two-Implant Support Fixed Partial Prosthesis, Paweena Yimarj

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Objectives: To compare the accuracy of position and parallelity of two implants, using static and dynamic CAIS systems. Materials & Methods: 30 patients received two implants randomly allocated to 2 different CAIS systems. Optimal implant position and absolute parallelity was planned based on preoperative CBCT. Implants were placed using surgical guide (static CAIS, n = 15) and real time navigation (dynamic CAIS, n = 15). Implant 3-dimentional deviation and parallelity was calculated after surgery. Results: The mean deviation at implant platform, apex and angulation in the static and dynamic CAIS group was 1.04 ± 0.67 mm, 1.54 ± 0.79 mm, …

Preprints In Dental Science: Dentrxiv As A Strategy To Bring Dental Research Into The Information Age, Jafar Kolahi, David G. Dunning, Edward F. Rossomando, Elham Bidram, Saber Khazaei

Journal Articles: College of Dentistry

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Framework Material On Partial Overdenture Supporting Structure, Sara Fikry El Shafei

Dentistry

Purpose: In this study the effect of two partial denture framework materials on the bone tissues surrounding a the implants, in an implant retained partial overdenture is compared. Materials and Mehods: 12 partially edentulous patients with mandibular kennedy class I configuration were selected for this study. They were divided into two groups; Group 1 received a mandibular implant retained partial overdentures with a framework made of cobalt chromium. Group 2 received implant retained partial overdentures with a framework made of acetal resin. The results were evaluated using cone beam ct. Results: The results showed that bone changes produced in metallic …

Reconstruction Of Marginal Mandibular Defects Utilizing Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (Bmac) From The Anterior Iliac Crest: A Less Morbid Osteogenic Option, Shachika Khanna, Bds, Dmd, Rafael Gavilanes, Dmd, Robert Diecidue, Dmd, Md, Mba, Msph, Daniel Taub, Dds, Md, Alyssa Flashburg, Dmd

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Posters

The aim of this case series, is to describe our surgical technique for reconstructing benign mandibular neoplasms using BMAC – a less invasive approach than traditional iliac crest bone graft harvest.

BMAC was used in combination with mineralized freeze-dried allograft, platelet rich plasma (PRP) & bone morphogenic protein (rhBMP-2) to reconstruct the hard tissue lost secondary to the ablative tumor resection.

• 10 patients included in the retrospective case series were treated between 2014 and 2017 by 3 surgeons.
• Mean age - 44 years (range - 19 to 77 years). BMAC was obtained from the anterior iliac crest (AIC).
• When appropriate, …

Ada News Convention Daily - 2019 Day 4, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

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Validating The 3d And 2d Mandibular Plane To The Frankfort Plane For Craniofacial Measurement, Jason Jyun-Chen Kuo, Ellen Wen-Ching Ko

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Purpose: This study evaluated whether the three-dimensional (3D) plane-to-plane mandibular plane angle measurement method could be applied in clinical analysis in a manner similar to the application of conventional two-dimensional (2D) cephalometric measurement, regardless of whether patients had symmetrical planes. Patients and methods: This retrospective study selected 30 patients who had undergone both lateral cephalometric radiography and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The 2D measurement was manually traced from the lateral cephalometric radiographs for the Frankfort horizontal plane line and mandibular plane line (2D FMA). The 3D reconstructions for each patient in the CBCT were evaluated using 3D software and …

Snake Bite, Meghna Arora, Rajendra Prasad

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Radiation Safety Practices Of Dental Hygienists In The United States, Kimberly Lintag, Ann M. Bruhn, Susan Lynn Tolle, Norou Diawara

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose: The As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle was developed to promote awareness and minimization of radiation exposure and is supported by radiation control and professional organizations. The purpose of this study was to determine licensed dental hygienists' current radiation safety practices.

Methods: Data were collected with a 22 item, online survey administered to a convenience sample of 1,500 dental hygienists in the United States. Questions focused on respondents' use of the American Dental Association (ADA) radiographic examination selection guidelines, their individual dental practice policies, and hand-held portable x-ray device use and training. Cross tabulations were obtained using logistic …

Comparison The Accuracy Of Implant Position Among Mental, Static And Dynamic Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery In Totally Edentulous Patients, Svas Jaemsuwan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of placed implants using three different CAIS systems in totally edentulous patients Materials and Methods: Totally edentulous patients requiring implants for full-mouth restoration were eligible for this study. All implants (n=60) were classified into three groups of CAIS systems equally. In mental and static CAIS groups, coDiagnostiXTM software (Dental Wings Inc, Canada) was selected for implant planning. All virtual images were used to facilitate the surgeon placing implant by conventional manner in mental CAIS group, and fabricate the surgical template for guided implant surgery in static CAIS group. On the other hand, the Iris–100 software …

Utilization Of Modified Mrna Encoding Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 For Periodontal Regeneration: An In Vitro Study, Promphakkon Kulthanaamondhita

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Current modalities for periodontal regeneration provide modest success, however complete periodontal regeneration is still not achievable. Recently in vitro synthesized nucleoside-modified messenger RNA (mRNA) has emerged as a novel platform in regenerative medicine. The aims of this study are to investigate the ability of human periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs), clinically relevant target cells, to produce bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2), a significant protein for bone formation after transfected with modified mRNA that encode this protein. We investigated the ability of translated protein for enhancing PDLC proliferation and promotes endothelial cell tube formation, marker of angiogenesis. Isolated PDLCs from healthy periodontal tissue …

Use Of Emoji In Pain Level Assessment In Pediatric Dental Patients, Manpreet K. Dhillon

Theses and Dissertations

USE OF EMOJI IN PAIN LEVEL ASSESSMENT IN PEDIATRIC DENTAL PATIENTS

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a pain scale with Emoji images in comparison to the commonly used Wong-Baker FACES® pain scale. Methods: Healthy, English-speaking patients aged 4-17 presenting to the VCU Pediatric Dental clinic and the operating room and presenting to the MCV Pediatric Emergency Room were asked to rate their pain using the Wong-Baker FACES® and Emoji scales. These patients were then asked to select which pain scale they preferred. Results: A total of 151 children were enrolled in the study. …

Comparison Of Triple Combination Oral Sedation Regimens For Pediatric Dental Treatment, Brett H. Henderson

Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: Compare the efficacy of two benzodiazepines (diazepam or midazolam) in combination with meperidine and hydroxyzine for pediatric dental sedation. Methods: A randomized, double blind observation study of behaviors and outcomes related to two sedation groups. Frankl and Houpt behavior scores were recorded at three time points: injection time, initiation of treatment and at the end of treatment. Postoperative phone call surveys were conducted within eight hours of discharge to assess sleep, activity, and behavior. Results: A total of 40 sedation subjects were included in the study, of which 20 were treated with diazepam triple Combination (Di+M+H) and 20 with …

Successful Strategies For Increased Dental Practice Competitiveness, William Eyster

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The rapid expansion of dental service organizations (DSOs) continues to disrupt the traditional dental practice model and there was a 12.2% increase in DSOs between 2015 and 2016. Some solo and small group dental practice owners lack strategies to adapt their businesses to be successful in newly competitive markets including DSOs. Grounded in systems theory, the purpose of this qualitative multicase study was to explore strategies dental practice owners use to adapt their businesses to be successful in newly competitive markets. The participants included 3 solo and 2 small group dental practice owners in central Kentucky who demonstrated success in …

Blood Pressure Screening Practices Among Dental Hygienists, Mariah Sullinger

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

“There is consensus on the importance of early detection and treatment of hypertension and dental care is one of the few medical services which involves a considerable proportion of the population returning for routine check-ups” (Berne, Engstrom, Gahnberg, & Svardsudd, 2011, p 194). Little is known about the frequency and consistency of blood pressure screening practices or barriers affecting these procedures. Research findings may support efforts to increase or routinize scope and frequency of this preventive procedure among dental healthcare providers or make it a standard of care. Data from the survey was used to assess what type of setting …

Ua66/4 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Allied Health, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the Department of Allied Health.

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Ua61/11/1 Health & Human Services Dental Hygiene & Clinic Student Organizations, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Dental Hygiene student organizations.

Class Ii Deep Bite Malocclusion Corrected By Two-Stage Approach, Meng-Yun Tsai, Wei-Ting Tseng, Li-Fang Hsu, Kelvin Wen-Chung Chang, Jenny Zwei-Chieng Chang, Eddie Hsiang-Hua Lai

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

In Class II deep-bite malocclusions with growth potential, we could combine orthodontic treatment with orthopedic methods to achieve stable occlusion. The case was a 12-year-old male presented with Class II malocclusion, deep-bite, and low mandibular plane angle. In the stage I treatment, headgear was used to restrict the growth of maxilla. Bilateral Class III molar relationship was gained. After re-evaluation, stage II treatment was started from full mouth banding and bonding, with emphasis on leveling lower curve of Spee and intruding lower anterior teeth by placing reverse curve of Spee in the archwire and intrusive arch to solve the deep …

Long-Term Observation Of Orthodontic Management And Facial Growth On A Patient With Familial Cleidocranial Dysplasia, Chung-Yi Ho, Ellen Wen-Ching Ko, Cheng-Hui Lin

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

The orthodontic management of patients with cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is challenging, which takes a long treatment duration and observation to follow the progress. The completion of treatment is usually not finished until growth completion. This case describes the long-term stage treatment of a 22-year-old female presented with familial CCD. The first stage orthodontic treatment was separated into two phases including surgical exposure of the anterior and posterior teeth, respectively. Extraction of the delayed exfoliated deciduous incisors and supernumerary teeth to clear the eruption path of the submerged permanent anterior teeth was started at her age of 8. The impacted anterior …

Correction Of Skeletal Class Iii Malocclusion With Four Missing Premolars By Surgery-First Approach, Yi-Bo Huang, Chia-Yi Pan, Yu-Ling Cheng, Shih-Wei Pan

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

A 21-year-old female with severe concave profile and prominent chin came for surgical-orthodontic consultation. The patient had missing of four premolars which became intricate with extremely lingual inclined incisors and over-developed mandible. The surgery first approach (SFA) was adopted to correct the skeletal factors at the early stage. The pre-adjusted orthodontic bracket system was applied to normalize the torque of the teeth afterward. The capacities of anterior root-torquing auxiliary wire (ART) and multiple-loop edgewise archwire (MEAW) will be discussed, accordingly. The progress records showed remarkable improvement of profile and occlusion. The change of upper incisor show was also discussed. The …

Ada News Convention Daily - 2019 Day 1, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

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A Needs Assessment: The Barriers Preventing Students At A Large Midwestern University From Accessing The Dental Clinic On Campus For Preventative Care, Pamela Briese

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Preventive maintenance and dental care for college students is just as important now as it was when they were living with their parents, but even though colleges have been offering campus-based medical care to their students for many years, oral health care has not been included in this health prevention effort. Because of the impact that oral health has on the overall health and well-being of college students, and in following the Healthy People 2020 Oral health goal to “Prevent and control oral and craniofacial diseases, conditions, and injuries, and improve access to preventive services and dental care” (HP2020), this …

Ada Health Policy Institute Releases Inaugural Dental Industry Report, American Dental Association

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Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse To Receive Ada Seal Of Acceptance, American Dental Association

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Bmo Harris Bank Named Exclusive Finance Partner For American Dental Association Members Across The United States, American Dental Association

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2019 Transactions, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

This item is part of the Transactions of the ADA, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT). It is from the Transactions section, one of three subtitles that make up the full publication. Generally, the ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. Pages from the Annual Reports and the Transactions are numbered consecutively (e.g. Annual Reports volume ends pg. 500 and Transactions volume starts at pg. 501). NOTE: All three subtitles are collectively known as the Transactions of the ADA or, alternatively, the ADA Transactions. Transactions refers …

2019 Annual Reports And Resolutions, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

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2019 Supplement Vol. 2, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

This item is part of the Supplements subtitle of The ADA Transactions, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT) made up of three separate subtitles: Annual Reports and Resolutions, Supplements, and the Transactions. Generally, The ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. The Supplements function like an appendix and are, in more recent editions, numbered separately with page numbers determined by HOD reference committee assignation. Items are described variously as "Supplement #", "Volume #", etc. throughout the series but have been labeled here as Vol. # for …

2019 Supplement Vol. 1, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

This item is part of the Supplements subtitle of The ADA Transactions, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT) made up of three separate subtitles: Annual Reports and Resolutions, Supplements, and the Transactions. Generally, The ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. The Supplements function like an appendix and are, in more recent editions, numbered separately with page numbers determined by HOD reference committee assignation. Items are described variously as "Supplement #", "Volume #", etc. throughout the series but have been labeled here as Vol. # for …

Dentistry: Are Stem Cells The Future?, Tova Zemel

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Stem cell research is currently advancing in every area of medicine. New information about regenerating stem cells is being uncovered on a daily basis. An area of stem cells that has not been focused on until recently is the use of dental stem cells. The objective of this paper is to elucidate the most current research about dental stem cells. Much of what is discussed in this paper has not been implemented yet, and is still in clinical trials. Dental stem cells are important because they could be an alternative way of treating caries, performing root canals, and other traumas …

Effect Of Dual-Cure Activator On Microhardness Of Self-Adhesive Resin Cements (Sarcs) Without Light Activation, Warissara Leeprakobboon

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of dual-cure activator on the degree of conversion of self- adhesive resin cements (SARCs) without light activation by using microhardness testing Methods: 270 specimen molds were prepared from putty silicone with a circular hole (2 mm. in thickness and 5 mm. in diameter). The specimens are divided into two groups; control and test groups. Each group have 27 specimens; 3 specimens for each function time (9 intervals; 15 mins, 30 mins, 60 mins, 3 hrs, 6hrs, 12 hrs, 24 hrs, 36 hrs and 48 hrs). Five self-adhesive resin cements …