The conversion technique enables the immediate loading of implants using an existing or a new complete denture. Acrylic resin is generally used directly intraorally when the conventional conversion technique is used. The technique described suggests picking-up the interim copings and capturing the soft tissue contour with the conversion prosthesis with a polyether impression material when 4 imp...

AIM The aim of this study is to evaluate the dimensional accuracy of heat polymerized acrylic resin denture base clamped by the conventional method and by new-press technique and cured by long curing cycle. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, a total of 60 standardized maxillary record bases were fabricated with seven reference points as follows: Point A: Incisive papilla, Point B and C: Can...

UNLABELLED The aim of this study was to assess complete edentulous patient satisfactionwith two treatment alternatives--conventional dentures and mini implant anchored overdentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study sample comprised 36 patients--18 treated with newly made conventional prosthesis and 18 with mini implants anchored overdentures, with a ball attachment system (from IMTEC Corporation)....

Background: The satisfaction rate of completely edentulous patients has been reported to be 70%. The rest 30% patients have complaints with their dentures regarding inadequate stability and retention especially for lower denture, pain and difficulty on chewing food. After implant treatment, patients report high levels of satisfaction regarding various aspects of their denture function and they ...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Over 30% of the world population suffers from edentulism. Implant supported overdenture have been a relatively successful treatment option for edentulism and have shown to slowed the rate of residual resorption and maintain the vertical height of the residual. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to measure patient masticatary efficiency and satisfaction with the mandibu...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Currently no data comparing the denture base adaptation of CAD-CAM and conventional denture processing techniques have been reported. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the denture base adaptation of pack and press, pour, injection, and CAD-CAM techniques for fabricating dentures to determine which process produces the most accurate and reproducible...

Introduction:                                                     Aspirated foreign bodies continue to present challenges to otorhinolaryngologists. Removal of impacted airway foreign bodies via conventional methods can at times pose difficulty. This may berelated to the location and type of foreign body, experience of the surgeon and anesthetist, and the availability of appropriate instrument...