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Computer-Aided Design , Dental Polishing/instrumentation , Dental Porcelain , Ceramics , Crowns , Dental Veneers , Humans , InlaysSubject(s)
Denture Design , Denture, Complete , Esthetics, Dental , Denture Bases , Humans , Technology, Dental/methodsABSTRACT
The study reported here was a clinical evaluation of an automatic toothbrushing device for persons with severe handicapping conditions. This device, the University of Mississippi dental care system, is designed for patients who are unable to control their arms and hands. The effectiveness of this device was compared to routine (ordinary, manual) regimens of oral hygiene through use of gingival (Loe-Silness) and plaque (Turesky) indexes (GIs, PIs). Plaque indexes for patients under routine care averaged 2.11; PIs for patients under the dental care system averaged 1.47. Based on Ebbutt's extra period changeover design model, the t-test for difference in plaque scores is significant (P less than .001). The results indicate that the University of Mississippi dental care system improves the patients' ability to independently control plaque.
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Disabled Persons , Oral Hygiene , Toothbrushing/instrumentation , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Humans , Paraplegia/rehabilitation , Randomized Controlled Trials as TopicSubject(s)
Denture Design/methods , Denture, Partial, Removable , Biophysical Phenomena , Biophysics , HumansABSTRACT
A simplified technique for placement and care of a long-term resilient liner has been described. The procedure can be accomplished in the dental office without an investing or flasking procedure. Finishing is easily accomplished, and the retention of the liner is secure from peeling or separating. Disadvantages include the necessity of having a satisfactory denture border prior to the procedure and the tendency of RTV silicones to develop fungal growth over a period of time without proper care.
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Adhesives , Denture Bases , Denture Liners , Silicone Elastomers , Denture, Complete , Surface PropertiesSubject(s)
Education, Dental , Models, Dental , Teaching Materials , Calcium Sulfate , Silicone Elastomers , SiliconesSubject(s)
Dental Care for Disabled , Toothbrushing/instrumentation , Humans , Mississippi , Oral Hygiene , Schools, Dental , Self CareABSTRACT
A method for determining and fabricating base shades for MDX-4-4210 Clean Grade Elastomer has been described. Eight base shades are illustrated, and 12 base shade formulae are provided.
