Intra-operator reliability for the evaluation of the retention of maxillary denture bases constructed through close mouth impression technique

This study was conducted to establish the reliability of the results by three operators for evaluation of retention in maxillary denture bases constructed by closed mouth impression technique. A cross-sectional comparative study was carried out in the Department of Prosthodontics, de, Montmorency College of Dentistry/ Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore. The duration of the study was six months. Data was collected, statistical analysis done by SPSS software program and results were tabulated. Fourty otherwise healthy [21 males and 19 females] in an age range of 50-65 years, who visited the Department of Prosthodontics, de, Montmorency College of Dentistry/ Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore. New denture wearers, edentulous patients of both genders otherwise healthy were included in the study. Patient suffering from neuromuscular disease, any oral pathology, short primary impressions patient suffering from neuromuscular disease or oral pathology were excluded from the study. After taking consent structured three proformas were filled for every patient. Denture base constructed by closed mouth impression technique was evaluated by three operators in the anterior, right and left canine area using Kapur index.3 Results were analyzed and compared using descriptive statistical analysis protocol. In 73.97% of the results, retention of upper complete denture base constructed through closed mouth technique showed the intra operator reliability. Intra operator reliability was seen among the results showing retention of the upper complete denture base constructed through closed mouth technique

Sports dentistry: a prologue

The purpose of this article is to present an introduction of sports dentistry, which is an established discipline in most of the developed world. The main components of sports dentistry are described briefly. Common sports dental injuries and oral diseases related to the lifestyles I habits of sports community are also discussed. The prevention of both sports dental injuries and specific oral diseases in sports community are important aspects of the sports dentistry. The significance of various preventive strategies such as use of mouthguards and dietary counseling are described. The role of sports team dentist is well recognized in diagnosis, management and prevention of dental injuries and diseases in sports community. The sports team dentist also acts as the main source of research in sports dentistry. It is recommended that sports dentistry should be included in dental curricula at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels