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21 mai 2015, par M. Melis, K. H. Zawawi
Occlusal dysesthesia (OD) is a disorder characterised by the sensation of uncomfortable bite with no obvious occlusal discrepancy. It is usually associated with emotional distress and is elicited by dental occlusal procedures. Multiple dental treatments are often provided to try to resolve the (...)
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18 mai 2015, par B. R. Chrcanovic, T. Albrektsson, A. Wennerberg
The aim of this meta-analysis was to test the null hypothesis of no difference in the failure rates, marginal bone loss (MBL) and post-operative infection for implants inserted in male or female patients, against the alternative hypothesis of a difference. An electronic search without time or (...)
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15 mai 2015, par T. Kubota, T. Yagi, H. Tomonari, T. Ikemori, S. Miyawaki
Skeletal Class III patients exhibit malocclusion characterised by Angle Class III and anterior crossbite, and their occlusion shows total or partially lateral crossbite of the posterior teeth. Most patients exhibit lower bite force and muscle activity than non-affected subjects. While (...)
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14 mai 2015, par M. E. Elbashti, M. Hattori, Y. I. Sumita, H. Taniguchi
Acoustic evaluation is valuable for guiding the treatment of maxillofacial defects and determining the effectiveness of rehabilitation with an obturator prosthesis. Model simulations are important in terms of pre-surgical planning and pre- and post-operative speech function. This study aimed to (...)
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13 mai 2015, par E. Kamarunas, G. H. McCullough, M. Mennemeier, T. Munn
Bolus volume has been widely studied, and research has demonstrated a variety of physiological impacts on swallowing and swallowing disorders. Oral perception of bolus volume has not, to our knowledge, been investigated in association with normal ageing processes. Research suggests many sensory (...)