Determination of Micromovements in Removable Prosthesis during Mastication: A Pilot Study with 3D Electromagnetic Articulography.

Edentulism can generate negative impacts on self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and oral functions. Removable prostheses are commonly used for tooth replacement, but they may cause discomfort due to micromovements during mastication. Objective and quantifiable methods are needed to evaluate these micromovements. A pilot study was conducted to determine the micromovements in removable prostheses during mastication using a 3D electromagnetic articulography (EMA-3D) system. One elderly participant wearing lower removable prostheses and an upper total well-fitting removable prosthesis was studied. The EMA-3D system was used to record movements in three spatial planes. Peanuts were given as test food, and the participant was instructed to chew normally while recordings were carried out until feeling the need to swallow. Analyses of the upper total prosthesis show micromovements ranging from 0.63 ± 0.11 to 1.02 ± 0.13 mm. During simultaneous analyses of the upper prosthesis and lower partial prosthesis, interference was not observed. This pilot study demonstrated the feasibility of using the EMA-3D system to evaluate micromovements in removable prostheses during mastication. Further research is needed to evaluate a larger sample and assess the clinical implications of these micromovements.

Fabrication of complete dentures for an older patient with mobility impairment in three appointments: A dental technique.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical procedures of complete denture set fabrication in three appointments. BACKGROUND: Simplified approaches have proven not to be inferior to conventional ones in terms of quality, patient satisfaction and masticatory ability. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The patient was a 77-year-old edentulous adult with mobility impairment seeking dental rehabilitation in a small number of appointments due to commuting difficulties. RESULTS: A set of complete dentures was delivered within three appointments. The second appointment was dedicated to set-up trial due to the patient's aesthetic demands. CONCLUSION: Under certain circumstances and after a thorough study of each case, dental clinicians may propose the fabrication of complete dentures in a three-appointment protocol incorporating a set-up trial session.

Denture relining using digital replication method: A dental technique.

The aim of this report was to digitize traditional denture relining using a digital duplication method, in addition to assessing the wear resistance of three-dimensional (3D) printed denture teeth. A complete denture was relined using light body impression. The denture with impression was scanned yielding a standard tessellation language file that was designed to print the denture base and teeth. The printed teeth were fitted into the sockets of the printed denture base and then bonded using auto-polymerized acrylic resins, followed by finishing and polishing. Dentures were inserted and fit and occlusion were adjusted as needed, and the patient was scheduled for follow-up appointments at one week, three months, and six months. At each follow-up visit, dentures were scanned using a 3Shape E3 desktop scanner and scans were superimposed. The occlusal wear was assessed in reference to the first scan after the denture insertion visit. The accuracy of the intaglio surface of dentures was within clinically acceptable limits. The clinical evaluation of inserted dentures in terms of retention, occlusion, esthetic, and patient satisfaction was encouraging. Using digital duplication, conventional dentures could be relined. The advantages of digital records include eliminating polymerization dimensional changes, and reducing cost and clinical time by minimizing the number of visits, which is particularly helpful with geriatric patients.

Higiene de las prótesis removibles en pacientes atendidos en la Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Ecuador 2019 / Hygiene for removable dental prostheses in patients assisted at San Gregorio de Portoviejo University, Ecuador 2019

RESUMEN Introducción: la prótesis dental removible es un tratamiento rehabilitador que devuelve las funciones al sistema estomatognático; para su éxito se necesita responsabilidad y compromiso entre el profesional y el paciente sobre la higiene y modo de uso. Objetivo: determinar el estado higiénico de la prótesis removible acrílica en los pacientes atendidos en las clínicas odontológicas de la Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo en el periodo marzo-agosto de 2019. Método: se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal utilizando un cuestionario y una ficha de observación validados. Todos los sujetos de la investigación firmaron el consentimiento informado antes de responder el cuestionario y ser examinados. Se aplicó la estadística descriptiva, frecuencia y porcentaje. Resultados: fueron evaluados 100 paciente, con predominio del sexo femenino (74 %), y la edad de 50 años o más (54 %). Los resultados muestran que el 53 % de los pacientes usan prótesis confeccionadas por cinco o más años, y que el 94 % no ha asistido a controles subsiguientes. El método mecánico (86 %) es el más utilizado para higienizar las prótesis, y en el 65 % de las prótesis se observó acumulación de placa bacteriana y restos de alimento. La mayoría de los pacientes (78 %) usa la prótesis dental durante todo el día (24 horas) y, cerca de la mitad, tiene signos clínicos de estomatitis subprotésica (46 %). Conclusiones: la mayoría de los pacientes no cumplen con las normas de higiene y uso de las prótesis removibles por lo cual se necesita un cambio en su educación y seguimiento.

ABSTRACT Introduction: the removable dental prostheses is a rehabilitation treatment that returns the functions to the stomatognathic system; for its successful action it is necessary responsibility and commitment between the professional and the patient on hygiene and mode of use. Objective: to determine the hygienic condition of the removable acrylic prostheses in patients attended in the dental clinics at San Gregorio de Portoviejo University in the period March - August 2019. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using a validated questionnaire and observation worksheet. All participants in the research provided handwritten signature informed consent form before answering the questionnaire and being examined. Descriptive statistics, frequency and percentage were applied. Results: a total of 100 patients were evaluated, with higher prevalence in females (74%), and 50 years of age or more (54%). The results show that 53% of the patients use prostheses made for five or more years, and 94% have not attended subsequent checks. The mechanical method (86%) is the most used to sanitize the prostheses, and in 65% of the prostheses was observed accumulation of bacterial plaque and food debris. Most patients (78%) wear their prostheses throughout the day (24 hours) and about half have clinical signs of subprosthetic stomatitis (46%). Conclusions: Most patients do not comply with the rules of hygiene and use of removable prostheses so a change is needed in their education and monitoring.

Rehabilitación de maxilares clases I y II de Kennedy mediante prótesis removibles / Rehabilitation of maxillary Kennedy class I & II treated with removable dentures

RESUMEN: La irrupción de los implantes óseo integrados y su posterior validación, a comienzos de los años '80, aportó sin duda un utilísimo recurso en la rehabilitación oral. Lamentablemente, en gran medida debido a los costes económicos involucrados, a pesar de alentadores augurios, no han devenido en una alternativa terapéutica concreta para la gran mayoría de los pacientes desdentados. El edentulismo parcial de maxilas, clases Kennedy I y II, con remanencia de todos o parte de los dientes del sextante 2, en su mayoría casos de sustancial complejidad, léase clases III del Índice Diagnóstico Prostodóntico, genera un desafío protésico a solventar en relación a la retención y satisfacción estética de los pacientes. Presentamos en este reporte dos de estos casos, rehabilitados mediante prótesis metálicas "convencionales", en los cuales creemos logramos conjugar acertadamente ambas variables, combinando complejos retentivos RMC y facetas retentivas friccionales.

ABSTRACT The emergence of osseointegrated implants and their further validation, at the beginning of the 80's, contributed undoubtedly to oral rehabilitation as a very useful resource. Unfortunately, mainly because of the economic costs involved and despite an encouraging initial augury, they have not become in a specific therapeutic alternative for the vast majority of edentulous patients. Partial edentulism of maxillae, Kennedy's class I, & II, with all or a few teeth remaining at the sextant 2, mostly class III PDI, substantially compromised denture-supporting anatomy, generate a prosthetic challenge to overcome regarding retention and aesthetic satisfaction of these patients. In this report, we display two of them, which we believe have been successfully managed in order to fulfill both variables, by means of "conventional" removable metallic prostheses combining MGR's clasps and frictional retentive facets.