Cervantes Pedersen (teacanada6)

Successful implementation of ultrasound and cavitation nuclei-mediated drug delivery has the potential to change the way drugs are administered systemically, resulting in more effective therapeutics and less-invasive treatments. Various methods of combining facial and intraoral information have been described. However, overlapping errors lead to errors. This article describes a 3D face model that uses a UV mapping technique. The combination of soft-tissue information extracted from cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and a straightforward facial photograph provides more accurate data than with conventional methods. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Retentive force and loss of retention should be considered when selecting an attachment. Studies that evaluate the retentive force and the effect of repeated cycles of insertion and removal on the TITACH attachment with a metal-to-metal interface are needed. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to measure the retention of mandibular implant-retained overdentures with 2 different attachment designs before and after 1000 insertion and removal cycles. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two dental implants were inserted at the mandibular canine region bilaterally in a completely edentulous model. Sixteen mandibular implant-assisted overdentures were fabricated to form 2 groups, each with a different attachment design. One group received 8 pairs of TITACH attachments, while the other group received 8 pairs of LOCATOR attachments. A cyclic loading machine was used to perform 1000 insertion and removal cycles. A universal testing machine was used to evaluate retentive force before and after insertion and removal cycles. Data were analyzed by using the Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxson signed-rank test. RESULTS When retentive forces before and after 1000 insertion and removal cycles were compared, the TITACH attachment showed significantly higher retentive force than the LOCATOR (P less then .05). However, the LOCATOR showed a significantly lower percentage change in retentive force (P less then .05). CONCLUSIONS The TITACH attachment group showed favorable initial and final retentive force compared with the Zest Anchor LOCATOR attachment group. However, the LOCATOR attachment group showed favorable lower percentage change in retentive force. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Mechanical complications (for example, fractures) in implant-supported complete-arch restorations may affect the social and professional activities of the patient. However, most studies seem to overlook patient perceptions and generally do not assess the changes in the quality of life (QoL) of patients who experience these complications. PURPOSE The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to assess the influence of technical or mechanical complications of complete-arch implant-supported prostheses on patient perception and QoL by using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP)-14. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective cohort study was formed of patients treated consecutively at a private clinic with immediately loaded complete-arch prostheses supported by a minimum of 4 implants (Replace Tapered; Nobel Biocare AB) and Multi-Unit conical abutments (Multi-Unit abutments; Nobel Biocare AB). OHIP-14 and questions regarding self-reported satisfaction were used to evaluate the influence of meplete-arch implant-supported prostheses. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The comparative efficacy of antifungal drugs on oral candidiasis remains unclear. PURPOSE The purpose of this Bayesian network meta-analysis was to investigate the efficacy of antifungal drugs on oral candidiasis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Databases, including PubMed, The Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, were accessed from the dates of their establishment to October, 2018, to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of different antifungal drugs for oral candidiasis. A network meta-analysis was then conducted by using R and Stata 12.0 software programs. RESULTS A total of 31 RCTs involvin