Functional and aesthetical properties of single dental crowns. -

The aims of the study were to investigate functional and aesthetic properties, the composition of the alloy, and the content of hazardous elements of single dental crowns with metal skeleton and fired porcelain. Epoxy models made from full mouth impressions taken of a patient with a crown preparation of the right maxillary first permanent molar […]

Deterioration of direct restorative materials under erosive conditions with impact of abrasion and attrition in vitro -

This article compare the cumulative impact of sequential wear on mechanical properties and appearance of a composite resin, a glass ionomer, and a glass hybrid. It was concluded that the composite resin was the most mechanically resistant to the sequential wear

Genes a factor in fighting dental erosion -

Erosive tooth wear is a growing problem. While the causes are many, from increased consumption of soda and acidic food, we now know that genes play a role too. A recent NIOM study looks delves into the subject matter.

Association of locus Xq26.1 – 27.3 with Erosive Tooth Wear Phenotypes in a Group of Adolescents -

Erosive tooth wear is a multifactorial condition of an increasing prevalence. There is a need for discovering individual genetic predisposition for the development of this condition. Considering that the chromosome X locus was shown to be associated with dental caries, the aim of the present study was to look for the association between this locus […]

Therapeutic Strategies for Dry Mouth Management with Emphasis on Electrostimulation as a Treatment Option – Review Article -

Xerostomia is a subjective sensation of dry mouth. It is commonly associated with salivary gland hypofunction. Both changes in the composition of the saliva and a reduction in the quantity secreted may be an objective finding of dry mouth.