Introduction also be used for multiple restorations! or fixed partial dentures up to four units. However, if the most posterior tooth in the arch is prepared for a fixed partial denture, the patient may close at a decreased vertical dimension of occlusion, which would result in a significant negative occlusal error. Care must be excercised when this type of impression tray is used. Before the i...

PURPOSE This study compared the accuracy of an abutment-framework (A-F) taken with open tray impression technique combining cementon crown abutments, a metal framework and resin cement to closed tray and resin-splinted open tray impression techniques for the 3-implant definitive casts. The effect of angulation on the accuracy of these 3 techniques was also evaluated. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thre...

• Methods: Case series data were analyzed from 66 failing periodontal maintenance patients who had exhausted treatment options before using prescription trays with a 1.7% hydrogen peroxide gel once or twice daily for two-and-a-half to five years. Data included pocket probing depths (PPD), bleeding on probing (BOP), smoking status, and compliance with tray usage. Data were collected prior to tra...

In this study, the author attempted to explicate the infuluence of thedifference in the impression methods for the simulation models based on the hypothetical pressure-displaceability and the form of the alveolar ridge on the reproducibility of the measuring models. For this purpose, the reproducibility of the master cast were examined by use of the threedimensional position-reproducing apparat...

Malalignment of the tibial tray in total knee arthroplasty has been linked to several complications including tibial tray subsidence, leading to revision surgery. However, quantitative biomechanical evidence to directly support the mechanism of failure is not available. We developed a model to study tibial tray micromotion and subsidence in vitro under multiaxial physiological loading condition...

Tibial anatomical landmarks for transverse plane rotation of the tibial tray have not been validated. The current authors propose aligning the tibial tray with both the anterior tibial center point of rotation (ATCPR) and the femoral trochlear groove (FTG) to establish the ideal tibial tray rotation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). When the tibial tray centerline was aligned with ATCPR and FTG...

The keel design of the tibial tray is essential for the transmission of the majority of the forces to the peripheral bone structures, which have better mechanical proprieties, thus reducing the risk of loosening. The aim of the present study was to compare the behaviour of different tibial tray designs submitted to torsional forces. Four different tibial components were modelled. The 3-D recons...

Aseptic loosening of the tibial component is the major complication of total knee arthroplasty. There is an association between early excessive shear micromotion between the bone and the tray of the tibial component and late aseptic loosening. Using non-linear finite element analysis, whether a tibial tray with a circumferentially flanged rim and a mating cut in the proximal tibia could minimiz...

BACKGROUND Accurate impression making is an essential prerequisite for achieving a passive fit between the implant and the superstructure. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the three-dimensional accuracy of open-tray and three closed-tray impression techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three acrylic resin mandibular master models with four parallel implants were used: Biohorizons (BI...