Many dentists believe that occlusal discrepancies are an important etiologic factor in TMD, and their belief is reinforced by successful results following occlusal treatment. (scirp.org)
No orthotic appliance will solve all occlusal problems, requiring the dentist to use a more systemized approach to achieving a healthy, pain-free occlusion. (cdeworld.com)
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This paper aims to review the factors associated with an increased risk of failure in complete denture patients since identifying potential problems will help to improve outcomes for edentulous patients treated with conventional complete dentures. (dentalnews.com)
The clinical management of some edentulous patients can be a source of frustration for both patient and clinician as, despite the best efforts, patients remain unable to adapt to wearing the dentures that have been provided. (dentalnews.com)
Knowledge of record acquisition both digital and analog for the partially and fully edentulous patient will improve skills and patient outcomes. (prosthodontics.org)
Whether a full arch restoration, multiple units for a partially edentulous patient, or a single tooth implant, recording the correct centric relation position at the correct vertical dimension of occlusion is a skill acquired through experience utilizing proven techniques. (prosthodontics.org)
Demonstrate the desired occlusion for the single, partially, and fully edentulous patient. (prosthodontics.org)
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Prosthodontic replacement aims to reach high absolute patient satisfaction with the new prosthesis as well as improvement of satisfaction when comparing new and old dentures. (dentalnews.com)
She attended UCLA School of Dentistry, postgraduate prosthodontics from 1981-1983, and maxillofacial prosthodontics also at UCLA, in 1984 She has owned, operated, and sold two solo private prosthodontic practices in California and continues to provide complex prosthodontic dental oncology and dental implant therapy for patients in the Dallas, TX metroplex. (prosthodontics.org)
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Presently, one of the major problems in dentistry is the dental care for elderly patients. (dentalnews.com)
Although the health care and dental needs of the elderly are known in developing countries, there are no studies or a worldwide system to organize social services according to the needs and demands of the patients. (dentalnews.com)