This paper presents an analysis of the rollover shape and energy storage and return in a prosthetic foot made from a compliant cantilevered beam. The rollover shape of a prosthetic foot is defined as the path of the center of pressure along the bottom of the foot during stance phase of gait, from heel strike to toe off. This path is rotated into the reference frame of the ankle-knee segment of ...

The purpose of the paper was to ascertain the factors which affect the satisfaction of patients with the prosthetic therapy. The purpose of the paper was also to ascertain if there are common factors characteristic for patients dissatisfied with the prosthetic therapy although the specialist appraises it as objectively successful. 52 patients of the Clinical Institute for Rehabilitation and Ort...

The single greatest obstacle to progress in amputation surgery has been the surgeon's lack of prosthetic knowledge . While a small number of surgeons throughout the years have become involved and, in fact, have made significant contributions to prosthetic improvements, the vast majority of amputations continue to be performed by surgeons uninformed in the area of prosthetic rehabilitation . Thi...

Implants have changed prosthodontics more than any other innovation in dentistry. Replacement of lost teeth by a fixed or removable prosthesis is considered to be a restitutio ad similem, while implants may provide a feeling of restitutio ad integrum. Implant prosthodontics means restoring function, aesthetics, and providing technology; biology and technology are combined. Placement of implants...

Growth inhibition by the pantothenate analog N-pentylpantothenamide (N5-Pan) has been attributed to the accumulation of acyl carrier protein carrying a prosthetic group modified by incorporation of N5-Pan. This was attributed to an inability of the AcpH acyl carrier protein phosphodiesterase to cleave the N5-Pan-modified prosthetic group from the protein moiety. We report that AcpH readily remo...

1Surender Kumar, 2Saurav Banerjee, 2Hemlata Dwivedi, 3Tapas Gupta, 4Ardhendu Banerjee 1Postgraduate Trainee, Department of Prosthodontics, Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India 2Postgraduate Student, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India 3Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dr R Ahmed Dent...

This clinical report describes the prosthodontic rehabilitation of an edentulous patient with a maxillary defect using the biofunctional prosthetic system. The Biofunctional Prosthetic System brand denture includes a comprehensive technique for impressions, record taking, tooth placement, fabrication and processing. The advantage of this technique is to provide patients with optimal form, funct...