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Cirugía preprotésica de torus mandibular bilateral con impedimento del movimiento lingual
Preprosthetic surgery of a bilateral mandibular torus with tongue movement dysfunction

El torus mandibular es un crecimiento exofítico óseo benigno en la parte interna de la mandíbula, generalmente presente en ambos lados. Su etiología se relaciona a diversos factores como la herencia, grado de estrés, factores ambientales, nutricionales y trauma oclusal. Puede causar problemas funcio...

Effectiveness of commercially available denture adhesives on retention of mandibular complete denture in resorbed mandibular ridge: an in vitro study

J. oral res. (Impresa); 13 (1), 2024
Background: Denture adhesives are alternatives used to improve retention, stability, comfort and satisfaction in patients with complete dentures. Evidence on the effectiveness of denture adhesives on resorbed mandibular ridges is scarce. Among the many commercially available denture adhesives, the ideal ...

X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia management with removable prosthesis in a pediatric patient: case report

J. oral res. (Impresa); 11 (5), 2022
Introduction: Ectodermal dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder that affects structures derived from ectoderm such as teeth, hair, nails, and sweat glands. Oligodontia is a common finding that affects the chewing, smiling and self- esteem of these pediatric patients. Case Report: We present a case report o...

Self-perception of oral health among tertiary-care users: quanti-qualitative analysis with chronic kidney disease patients

Acta sci., Health sci; 44 (), 2022
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a global public health challenge. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between self-perception of oral health and clinical condition among patients with CKD. This isa quanti-qualitative survey conducted in a CKD specialized serv...

Evaluación de la calidad del servicio de Prótesis Estomatológica, centrada en el liderazgo
Assessment of dental prosthesis quality service focused on leadership

Gac. méd. espirit; 23 (3), 2021
RESUMEN Fundamento: Para lograr la calidad en los servicios estomatológicos se realizan investigaciones sobre su evaluación. Las definiciones entre los autores son variadas en dependencia de la importancia otorgada a diferentes dimensiones. Hasta el momento no se ha encontrado una propuesta que favorez...

Table-Top Lithium Disilicate Ceramic Restoration Thickness Effect on the Stress Distribution in Upper Premolars: 3D Finite Element Analysis

To evaluate the stresses generated in upper premolars rehabilitated with ceramic fragments (table-top) of lithium disilicate on the occlusal surface. An upper premolar was modeled following its anatomical references using computer aided design software (Rhinoceros version 5.0 SR8, USA). The dental tissue...

Autopercepción y condición de salud bucal en el anciano
Self-perception of oral health in the elderly and oral health condition

Rev. cuba. estomatol; 58 (3), 2021
Introducción: Debido al aumento en la esperanza de vida y, en consecuencia, al aumento en el número de personas mayores, la asociación entre los estados de salud se vuelve relevante en términos de salud pública, ya que además de los años vividos, la calidad de vida de estos pacientes es importante...

Cuidados en los servicios de Prótesis frente a la pandemia por covid-19
Cares in the Prosthetic services toward COVID-19 pandemic

Rev. medica electron; 43 (3), 2021
RESUMEN La covid-19 es una enfermedad infecciosa causada por el virus SARS-CoV-2, y es capaz de provocar un cuadro clínico variable. Los individuos que están en contacto estrecho con pacientes positivos de esta enfermedad, tienen un mayor riesgo de infección. Así les sucede a los trabajadores de la s...

Traditional versus simplified impression methods for complete dentures: critical appraisal of evidence

Odontol. vital; (34), 2021
Abstract Introduction: Inspite of the great advances in dentistry, aging populations imply that there are still significant numbers of edentulous people worldwide. In most cases, implant-assisted prosthetic rehabilitation is the best solution. However, economic issues constrain access to this therapeutic...