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Denture cleanliness and hygiene: an overview by Mylonas et al.

Dentures are an excellent treatment modality for partial and edentate patients; however, improper denture care and hygiene can result in both decreased longevity of the prosthesis and increased risk of developing dental caries, periodontal disease and oral candidosis. Previously, it... Continue Reading →

A selection of papers on Resin Bonded Bridges

Resin bonded bridges, if provided under the right circumstances and designed appropriately are a very predictable option for the replacement of tooth units. I have gathered some literature that I felt would provide a good overview below. AA. Clinical Considerations... Continue Reading →

Treatment planning the edentulous mandible Chee & Jivraj

 Most difficulty with complete denture prostheses arises from the inability to function with the mandibular prostheses. Factors that adversely affect successful use of a complete denture on the mandible include: 1) the mobility of the floor of the mouth, 2)... Continue Reading →

Current controversies in maxillary implant overdentures by Dudley 2013

Mandibular implant overdentures have established and predictable benefits over traditional mucosa-borne mandibular dentures and now form part of mainstream dentistry. Maxillary implant overdentures present a number of different challenges. This selective review highlights the paucity of evidence and inconsistent findings... Continue Reading →

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