2025 October - 28 articles
Introduction: Removable dental prostheses (RDPs) are essential for chewing, nutrition, and preventing geriatric syndromes in older adults. Evidence regarding their benefits varies. Objective: To compare two groups of elderly individuals aged 70 and a...
Objective. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the physical and mechanical properties of two resins used for provisional prostheses: a direct self-curing dimethacrylate resin and a 3D-printed resin, in order to assess their potential for di...
Background/Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) alters lower limb biomechanics, often leading to an asymmetric plantar pressure distribution. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) aims to restore joint function and may normalize plantar loading, but evidence...
Penile prosthetic implants (PPIs) provide a definitive surgical solution for individuals requiring restoration of erectile function, most commonly due to medication-refractory erectile dysfunction (ED) or as part of gender-affirming surgical care. Du...
Long bone fractures are breaks or cracks in a long bone of the body typically caused by trauma like a fall, sport injury, accidents etc. This study investigates the effectiveness of experimental methods for fast and safe healing of long bone fracture...
Implant placement requires a digital workflow and the use of surgical guides. However, there is divergence in the angulation length of influence and precision. Therefore, a 3D assessment is also required. This insertion study aims to evaluate the acc...
This study proposes an approach to design and develop a prosthetic foot using bamboo laminate, a sustainable and cost-effective material. The proposed design method is an alternative to the current prosthetic foot design methods developed mainly for...
Background/Objectives: Finite element analysis (FEA) can predict biomechanical performance of dental implants in compromised bone. In the posterior maxilla, low bone density, thin cortex, and variable regenerated bone stiffness may lead to pathologic...
Objective: Maxillofacial silicone elastomers represent a standard material in maxillofacial prosthetic applications due to their excellent biocompatibility and aesthetic properties. However, their long-term performance is limited by color degradation...
Objective: The Staub™ Cranial system is based on defined anatomical reference points of edentulous casts that can guide the reconstruction of artificial teeth on the edentulous jaw. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of the Stau...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the available evidence on the use of orthodontic mini-implants (MIs) as temporary anchorage devices (TADs), with particular focus on how insertion angulation may influence clinical outcomes. A clinical case re...
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing pediatric dentistry by supporting diagnostic accuracy, optimizing treatment planning, and improving patient care, especially for children with special needs. Previous studies explored various as...
Background/Objectives: Metal–ceramic crowns may be constructed using different techniques and coping materials. A systematic review analysing the coping material, method of construction, and instruments used for measuring the metal–cerami...
Objectives: The presence of gingival buccal recession is a frequent problem especially in the canine area. The cortical buccal bone may be absent in presence of health normal lingual/palatal bone and of other periodontal pockets. The present case rep...
Background: A promising improvement in orthodontic diagnostics is the use of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to predict skeletal maturity using dental radiographic data, namely the calcification phases of the lower canine. Objectives: The purpos...
Purpose: The study aimed to assess and compare the fracture toughness of resin-bonded fixed dental prosthesis (RBFDP) of different ceramic materials and connector parameters. Methods: Twenty extracted human incisal teeth were utilized as abutments fo...
Background/Objectives: Auricular epitheses play a vital role in restoring facial symmetry and patient confidence following congenital or acquired defects. Traditional wax-based fabrication is labor-intensive and lacks reproducibility. This study prop...
Background: Dental implants have become integral in restoring partially or completely edentulous patients due to their reported long-term success. While titanium remains the primary material for implants and abutments due to its mechanical properties...
Background/Objectives: Maxillary defects, whether congenital or acquired, can compromise chewing, speech, and aesthetics. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the application and characteristics of definitive palatal obturators in the rehabilitat...
Background/Objectives: Upper limb amputation presents considerable physical and psychological challenges, especially in young, active individuals. This case study outlines the rehabilitation journey of a 33-year-old patient, an Italian national Paral...
Aim: This study evaluated the effect of manual and electronic toothbrushes on the color stability (∆E*) and surface roughness (Ra) of four CAD/CAM ceramics after their immersion in coffee for 2 and 4 weeks. Methodology: A total of 160 specimens...
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical behavior of indirect onlays/overlays made of lithium disilicate and composite resin and to investigate risk factors associated with restoration failures. Methods: 112 indirect...
Background/Objectives: Computer-aided manufacturing techniques are divided into subtractive (milling) and additive (3D printing) techniques. The accuracy of both techniques is measured only indirectly by testing the fabricated restorations. However,...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to identify the functional adaptations that enable competitive performance in a Paralympic cyclist with optimized bilateral transtibial prostheses compared to a conventional cyclist. Additionally, it describes...
Background/Objectives: Hip-level amputees face ambulatory challenges due to the lack of a lower limb and prosthetic hip power. Some hip-level amputees restore mobility by using a prosthesis with hip, knee, and ankle joints. Powered prosthetic joints...
Background: Traditional visual-tactile methods, radiographic interpretation including CBCT imaging, clinical judgement and supplementary aids such as fluorescence-based devices are pivotal components of the restorative diagnostic process in detecting...
Background/Objectives: Tapered, fluted, modular titanium stems (TFTSs) are widely used in complex femoral reconstructions during total hip arthroplasty (THA), but evidence regarding the clinical performance of specific modular implant designs remains...
