Prosthesis, Volume 7, Issue 4

Background: Femoral neck fractures (FNFs) are common injuries among the elderly and are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Hemiarthroplasty (HA) is the most suitable choice for elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and reduced fun...

Introduction: Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a key approach for managing alveolar ridge defects. Although titanium meshes are widely used for non-resorbable space maintenance, their limitations have prompted interest in alternative materials. Poly...

Background: The long-term success of implant-supported mandibular overdentures depends largely on the type of attachment system used. This review compares the clinical performance, complication rates, maintenance requirements, and patient satisfactio...

Background: Upper limb loss significantly impacts quality of life, and whereas myoelectric prostheses restore some function, conventional surface electromyography (sEMG) systems face challenges like poor signal quality, high cognitive burden, and sub...

Background/Objectives: Dental practice, particularly aesthetic dentistry, has been extensively promoted through social media. The widespread advertisement of dental procedures via social media may influence young patients’ perceptions of the de...

Approximately 185,000 people in the United states experience limb loss each year. There is a need for an intuitive neural interface that can offer high-fidelity control signals to optimize the advanced functionality of prosthetic devices. Regenerativ...

Background/Objectives: Maxillofacial silicone prostheses’ long-term color stability remains a challenge. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the color stability of conventional and digital maxillofacial silicone elastomers mixed with nano-...

Objectives: Digitalization has revolutionized dentistry, introducing advanced technological tools that improve diagnostic accuracy and access to healthcare. This study aims to examine the effects of integrating digital technologies into the dental fi...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess the long-term clinical performance of full-arch fixed restorations made of fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) supported by four ultra-short implants (4.0 × 5.0 mm) in patients with edentulous, atr...

Background/Objectives: Dental practitioners widely use dental implants to treat traumatic cases. Titanium implants are currently the most popular choice among dental practitioners and surgeons. The discovery of newer polymeric materials is also influ...

Background/Objectives: Additive manufacturing (AM) technology has emerged as an innovative approach in dentistry. Recently, manufacturers have developed permanent resins engineered explicitly for the fabrication of definitive prostheses using AM tech...

Background/Objective: The most effective strategy for addressing users’ prosthetic needs is a comprehensive clinical assessment that provides a holistic understanding of the individual’s symptoms, health, function, and environmental barri...

Background/Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the oral health and patient satisfaction of flexible and non-metal clasp dentures (NMCD) compared to removable partial dentures (RPD) using a systematic review. Methods: The PICOS framework o...

Background: The use of lower limb prosthesis can impact all aspects of daily life, activities and participation. Various studies have compared the microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK) to the non-microprocessor-controlled knee (NMPK) using a variety o...

Background: Accuracy of optical impressions—defined by the intraoral scanner (IOS)’s trueness and precision per International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards—is influenced by both operator- and patient-related facto...

Objective: Several studies have compared the accuracy of digital scans and conventional impressions for post space capture. However, only a few have specifically investigated the precision of intraoral scanners in measuring post spaces of varied leng...

Objectives: Our goal was to assess the role of leaflet geometry on the structural deterioration of bioprosthetic aortic valves (BAVs) in a closed configuration. Methods: With a Fung-type orthotropic model, finite element modeling was used to create t...

Background. Digital dentistry continues to evolve, offering improved accuracy, efficiency, and patient experience across various prosthodontic procedures. Many previous reviews have focused on digital applications in prosthodontics. But the use of a...

Background/Objectives: Dental cavity preparation is a critical procedure in restorative dentistry that involves the removal of decayed tissue while preserving a healthy tooth structure. Excessive stress during tooth preparation leads to enamel cracki...

Background/Objectives: the precise application of torque during prosthetic screw tightening is essential to the long-term success and mechanical stability of implant-supported restorations. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of practitioner e...

Background/Objectives: The projected rise in limb amputations highlights the need for advancements in prosthetic technology. Current transtibial prosthetic designs primarily focus on sagittal plane kinematics but often neglect both the ankle kinemati...

Background/Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to identify the role of orthodontics in patients undergoing tumor-ablative surgery, in collaboration with maxillofacial prosthodontic rehabilitation in a multidisciplinary fashion. Methods:...

Background/Objectives: Partial maxillectomy frequently results in severe impairments of oral functions, such as difficulties in chewing, speech, swallowing, and facial appearance. Immediate prosthetic rehabilitation is challenging because soft tissue...

Background/Objectives: Autopolymerizing poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) resin is widely used in provisional restorations; however, its inadequate mechanical properties represent a significant limitation. This study aimed to develop electrospun fibe...

Objectives: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the cost, production time, clinical performance, and patient satisfaction of 3D printing workflows in prosthodontics compared to conventional and subtractive methods. Methods: Following PRISMA guid...

Background: Digital dental photography is increasingly essential for documentation and smile design. This study aimed to compare the linear measurement accuracy of various smartphones and a Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera against digital mod...

Background/Objectives: Guided implant surgery relies on the use of surgical templates to direct osteotomy drills, but guide design may influence irrigation efficiency, hence bone overheating, a critical factor in preventing thermal necrosis. This ex...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of rotary (air-driven, electric-driven) and oscillating (piezoelectric ultrasonic) handpieces on the quality of crown preparation, marginal integrity, and internal adaptation of monolithic zirc...

Background: The increasing adoption of digital workflows in implant dentistry necessitates rigorous assessment of intraoral scanning, particularly for complex full-arch rehabilitations like All-on-Four prostheses, where posterior implant angulation m...

Background: Patients awaiting total hip arthroplasty (THA), particularly those with hip osteoarthritis (OA), face an elevated risk of osteoporosis due to age and gender-related factors. Osteoporosis, indicated by low bone mineral density (BMD), can a...

Introduction: Pediatric prosthetic knee joints must be appropriately scaled from adult designs to ensure proper gait biomechanics. However, direct dimensional scaling without considering the biomechanical implications may lead to functional discrepan...

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is now established as a safe and effective treatment for severe aortic stenosis across all surgical risk categories. Nevertheless, periprocedural conduction disturbances—including new-onset left bun...

Background: Dental implants enhance masticatory efficiency in edentulous patients, yet discrepancies exist between objective assessments and patient perceptions. This study evaluated masticatory efficiency before and after implant rehabilitation usin...

Background: Soft liners offer a cushioning effect that aids in the healing of inflamed mucosa and allocates the relevant load in the support area of prostheses, enhancing their fit and stability. This study looks at how strontium-infused phosphate bi...

Background: Aesthetic dentistry increasingly demands minimally invasive, predictable, and patient-centered solutions. Digital technologies and AI-driven planning tools are now integral to interdisciplinary treatments. Aim: To evaluate, by means of a...