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@#This review summarized the most recently published literature pertaining to the use of fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) to restore endodontically treated teeth (ETT) and its influence on the mechanical behavior of restored teeth. Indepth¬ literature review in Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and PubMed was performed for these keywords: “fiber-reinforced composite”; “fiber post”; “endodontically treated”; “short fiber-reinforced composite”— only published fulltext articles between 2009 and 2021 are included in this review. Fourteen articles were selected for this review. The studies concentrated on laboratory-based research conducted on human and bovine extracted teeth with different restorative techniques. Fatigue survival and load to failure tests with assessment of survival rate and fracture strength values respectively, as well as fracture pattern analysis were done. We concluded that FRC materials have improved fracture strength of restored teeth compared to conventional composites using different restorative techniques, however not to the attained level of an intact natural tooth. In addition, authors recommend a better simulation of oral environment, such as dynamic fatigue-testing.
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ABSTRACT@#Good denture hygiene is crucial for the prevention of various periodontal diseases, dental caries and dental stomatitis, which can give rise to a negative impact on the general health of denture users. A comparison exercise was conducted, to determine the effectiveness of information on denture care, provided by different groups of dental personnel. A self-administered and structured questionnaire was distributed to patients who attended Hospital USM’s dental clinics, from 2014 to 2019 based on the attendance register of the clinic. The denture hygiene status of 100 participants was assessed during the interview session. The results derived through the questionnaire revealed that 100% of the respondents, who received both verbal and written instructions, practiced good dental hygiene. It was observed that the most effective instructions received by the respondents were delivered by the dental specialists. Respondents, who clean their dentures with denture cleaning tablets, soap, or denture cleaning paste, were observed to possess better denture hygiene than those who do not. Also, respondents who visit their dentists once every six months for routine dental examinations boasted a higher percentage of good denture hygiene (81.8%). A positive association was perceived, between knowledge and the status of denture hygiene.