This is a clinically oriented course, which covers topics that were not included in the basic courses of both removable partial denture fabrication and complete denture fabrication. Topics including denture repairs, overdentures, implant supported dentures, single dentures, and combination case will be covered on the complete denture side of the course. Topics on the removable partial denture side of the course will include rotational path removable partial dentures, swing lock and precision attachment removable partial dentures, as well as repair and maintenance phase information.

Dr. Stephen Bayne's course on dental materials, including gold alloys, composites, amalgams, glass ionomers, ceramics, waxes, etc. for operative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics.

This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:

"Short implants are an increasingly popular treatment option for single tooth loss, especially in the posterior upper jaw Compared with standard implants, short implants could also offer high survival rates and fewer intraoperative complications. Nowadays, immediate functional loading has become a well-accepted treatment modality in the daily dental practice. Immediate loading following a procedure can reduce overall duration treatment and the number of surgical interventions required. However, few studies have examined the treatment outcomes of immediately functionally loaded short implants. To explore these outcomes, researchers - compared the effects of immediate versus delayed functional loading of short implants for single-tooth replacement in the posterior maxilla. Their findings could offer valuable guidance to dentists weighing different implantation options for patients..."

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Short Description:
The setting where dental procedures take place is a unique environment. The design of a dental clinic or surgery is purposefully built to promote ergonomic practice, safe procedures, efficiency and facilitates infection control. This book aims to introduce the dental environment and give practical guidance on how to navigate the equipment, instruments, procedures and how to stay safe. All dental team members require an appreciation and understanding of the principles in this book to ensure patients receive the safest and most pleasant experience when receiving dental treatment.

Long Description:
The setting where dental procedures take place is a unique environment. The design of a dental clinic or surgery is purposefully built to promote ergonomic practice, safe procedures, efficiency and facilitates infection control. This book aims to introduce the dental environment and give practical guidance on how to navigate the equipment, instruments, procedures and how to stay safe. All dental team members require an appreciation and understanding of the principles in this book to ensure patients receive the safest and most pleasant experience when receiving dental treatment.

Word Count: 10352

ISBN: 978-1-74272-369-3

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These guidelines have arisen from the University of Western Cape (UWC) Faculty of Dentistry's experiences of participating in the African Health OER pilot project. It covers copyright policy, attribution and acknowledgement procedures, and the peer review process for content released as Open Education Resources (OER).

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"We eat and speak with them, but our tongues may be even more important than we think. In a condition called ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, the tongue is tethered more tightly than normal to the bottom of the mouth by the lingual frenulum. While this is usually considered relatively harmless, new work from dental and sleep experts at UCLA and Stanford suggests tongue mobility is critical for proper development of the jaw and facial tissues. In the study, researchers evaluated tongue mobility in 302 patients using the Tongue Range of Motion Ratio and the Kotlow free tongue measurement. All measurements were performed in triplicate to ensure consistency and accuracy. Each participant also had dental casts made and X-rays taken to capture anatomical features of the teeth, mouth, and face. Most people had normal or only slightly diminished tongue ranges, although some had more severe restrictions..."

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This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:

"Dental implants have improved a lot in recent years. People who have lost their natural teeth can now get fixed dentures, and with the All-on-4® approach, dentists can replace the entire top or bottom set of teeth with just four screws in one visit. But few studies have investigated the long-term success of these fixed dentures, and whether the cheaper acrylic versions work as well as the more expensive ceramic ones. Researchers in Germany and Turkey have now compared both options over a five-year period, offering an unprecedented look at how these dentures hold up over time. The dentists recruited 29 patients who opted for either acrylic or ceramic fixed dentures, and evaluated them before and after surgery on a variety of measures. Overall, both types of dentures performed similarly in patients. Bone loss, for instance, increased in both groups over the years, as expected, but was relatively minimal, and low enough to easily be considered successful..."

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This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:

"Braces can make teeth straighter and result in a healthier looking smile But can they prevent tooth decay? New research says no Many people think braces early in life can help avoid future tooth decay Because people think straighter teeth are easier to brush But a study at the University of Adelaide found no proof of this The team followed more than 400 teens for 17 years—over 1/3 of whom had received braces By age 30, there was no difference in the number of decayed teeth between those who had received braces and those who had not Greater numbers of decayed teeth were strongly linked to brushing less than twice a day While the study focused on one Australian city, the message does appear clear To avoid tooth decay, there’s no better advice than brushing twice a day Doğramacı EJ and Brennan DS. “The influence of orthodontic treatment on dental caries: An Australian cohort study.” Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology (2019). DOI: 10.1111/cdoe..."

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This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:

"Though a seemingly simple task, eating requires a coordinated effort between multiple oral muscles, such as those found in the tongue and lips. A new study conducted by researchers in Japan has found a link between the strength of these muscles and a condition called ‘nutrition-related sarcopenia’. From childhood through young adulthood, your muscles continually grow larger and stronger. At some point in mid-life, however, this trajectory switches course and many muscles begin to deteriorate, a progression termed sarcopenia. While this muscle loss is a natural part of the aging process, malnutrition has been suggested to amplify the problem. And, because nutritional intake involves oral function, degeneration of these muscles may play a role. In hopes of clarifying this relationship, the team evaluated more than 200 patients over the age of 65 for malnutrition and assessed factors such as tongue strength, lip strength, and the amount of food they ate..."

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Short Description:
Dental hygienists and auxiliaries with restorative skills will become increasingly in demand as their scope of practice expands. Restorative Mastery for the Dental Hygienist presents practical demonstrations and the core knowledge needed for successfully placing and finishing class II restorations in first molars using video demonstrations, checklists, and exercises.

Long Description:
Dental hygienists and auxiliaries with restorative skills will become increasingly in demand as their scope of practice expands. Restorative Mastery for the Dental Hygienist presents practical demonstrations and the core knowledge needed for successfully placing and finishing class II restorations in first molars using video demonstrations, checklists, and exercises.

This project was funded by the MHCC Foundation OER Grant Program and published by MHCC Library Press. MARC record available at the end of the book.

Word Count: 5487

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