Murali Srinivasan

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• Prof. PD, Dr. Med. Dent., BDS, MDS, MBA, MAS
• Professor and Clinic Director at University of Zurich

Aim: This two-group parallel, double-blind, randomized clinical trial compared the 1-year changes in longitudinal stability and marginal bone level (MBL) between implants with hydrophilic (HPL) and hydrophobic (HPB) surfaces. Materials and Methods: Patients with single posterior edentulous spaces were randomly assigned to two groups (HPL and HPB),...

Objective: To evaluate the clinical and biomarker outcomes of photodynamic therapy (PDT) as an adjunct to non-surgical mechanical debridement (MD) in the management of peri-implantitis, and to compare its efficacy to MD alone or other non-surgical treatment modalities. Data and Sources: Electronic searches in PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL w...

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the effects of age and sex on oral function, specifically focusing on the prevalence of oral hypofunction (OHF) in different age groups. Materials and Methods: A total of 126 healthy adults, evenly distributed across six age groups (20-29y, 30-39y, 40-49y, 50-59y, 60-69y, and 70y+), participated, with an equ...

Abstract Objectives: This observational study evaluated the effectiveness of an Automated Face Coding (AFC) software in identifying facial expressions related to dental pain. Methods: Fifty-seven participants (49.8 ± 17.1 years) with symptoms of dental pain were recruited. Participants self-reported their pain using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) sco...

Background Resin-based pit and fissure sealants, used to prevent dental caries, can experience abrasive wear. This study aimed to assess the abrasive wear of experimental pit and fissure sealants (DIF) compared with the other commercial pit and fissure sealants by measuring surface roughness, volume loss, and ultrastructure after chewing simulation...

Objective: This survey evaluated the attitudes of Swiss dental hygienists toward treating elderly patients and their opinions on the geriatric curriculum in their educational programs. Methods and results: Qualified dental hygienists working in private practices (PP) and dental hygiene students (DHS) were recruited. The Geriatric Attitude Scale (G...

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of biological and technical/mechanical complications in edentate elders rehabilitated with complete removable dental prostheses (CDs) and overdentures [tooth-retained (ODs), implant-retained (IODs)]. Materials and Methods: Patient records of adults (>60y) rehabilitated with CDs, ODs, and IODs we...

Objective This study aimed to investigate the resin compounds from CAD-CAM 3D-printed denture resins, focusing on the identification and classification of free monomers and other components. The primary objective was to determine the chemical profile of these 3D-prinding resin materials. Methods Four 3D-printed denture resins, two base materials (1...

Objective: This study aimed to explore the feasibility and reliability of measuring the vertical dimension of occlusion/rest (OVD/RVD) on 3D facial scans of edentulous patients. Methods: Nineteen edentulous participants rehabilitated with complete removable dental prostheses (CDs) participated in this study. Analog measurements (control) were obtai...

Background This in vitro study evaluated the efficacy of professional and home-use fluoride regimens for protecting irradiated enamel, undergoing pH cycling resembling xerostomia. Methods Sixty human premolar teeth were irradiated with a total dose of 70 Gy and subsequently sectioned into 3 × 3 cm enamel slabs. These slabs were randomly distribute...

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of non-surgical laser therapies compared to other treatment modalities for managing peri-implantitis and to analyze post-treatment outcomes of different interventions. Data and Sources: A comprehensive search was conducted across Medline (PubMed), Web of Science, an...

Objectives The study aimed to assess the prevalence and nature of emotional expressions in care-dependent older adults using an automated face coding (AFC) software. By examining the seven fundamental emotions, the study sought to understand how these emotions manifest and their potential implications for dental care in this population. Methods Fi...

Objectives The deterioration of oral function to a state of oral hypofunction (OHF) has been associated with malnutrition and frailty. This cross-sectional pilot study investigated for differences in OHF prevalence and its category measures across age groups and sex, as well as their associations with physical function. Methods A total of 155 heal...

Objective: This pilot study assessed the feasibility of using facial thermography to detect intra-oral problems in older adults with cognitive decline and care-resistant behaviors, who are often unable to communicate pain or early symptoms. Methods: Twenty-three older adults (mean age 73.7 ± 13.2 years) with cognitive decline were enrolled. Therma...

Objective This study aimed to correlate the bite/occlusal force measurements obtained through two methods: a hydraulic pressure gauge with a biting transducer (GM‐10), and a computer‐assisted device that records occlusal force on a pressure‐sensitive film (Prescale II). Methods Healthy, dentate volunteers were recruited. Participants' demographic...

Objective The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of various cleaning protocols on the bond strength of dual-cure resin cement following temporary cementation. Materials and Methods Fifty-two human third molars were sectioned to expose superficial dentin and divided into four groups: (1) fresh, noncontaminated dentin (control); (2) p...

Objectives: To evaluate the accuracy in tooth shade selection under various lighting conditions using different devices, including a color spectrophotometer (CSP) and two intra-oral scanners (IOS: IOS-1 and IOS-2). Methods: Tooth shade measurements were performed on a standardized shade guide (16 shades, A1-D4) using CSP, IOS-1 andIOS-2. These eval...

Purpose: Coffee consumption is a well-known contributor to tooth discoloration, and the extent of staining is influenced by the chemical com- position of the coffee. This study investigated the associations of coffee roasting level, chlorogenic acid (CGA) content, absorbance level, and their combined effects with tooth discoloration. Methods: Bovi...

Aim This is a report of the 5-year results of a two-group parallel randomized clinical trial comparing longitudinal implant stability, and clinical and radiographic peri-implant outcomes of mandibular overdentures retained by one (1-IOD group) or two (2-IOD group) implants. Methods All participants received 4.1 mm diameter tissue-level implants (S...

Aims: To assess oral health, treatment burden, mortality risk, and demographics in elders with care‐resistant behaviors (CRB) in nursing homes (NH) and compare them with those without CRB. Methods and results: 503 participants from eight NH who received dental treatment through a mobile dental clinic were included. Their medical and dental records...

Objective: This 2-year prospective study reports the incidence of prosthetic complications and maintenance events after treatment with mandibular overdenture retained by four mini implants opposed to a maxillary denture. Methods: Implant intervention included flapless or flapped surgery combined with immediate or delayed loading, as part of a rand...

Objective: This study evaluated the quality of nutritional uptake of the care-dependent, community-dwelling older adults. Methods: Community-dwelling care-dependent elders were recruited in this study. The food items along with their nutritional content were extracted from the participants’ refrigerators and categorised according to the NOVA class...

Title: Effect of waiting room ambience on the stress and anxiety of patients undergoing medical, surgical, or dental treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis Objective: We systematically reviewed different waiting room designs and interventions during the waiting time, before medical or dental treatment. The risk of bias was assessed using...

Objectives The aim of this multi-center pilot study was to assess the viability and feasibility of a novel treatment concept – the canine-positioned single implant mandibular overdenture (c-SIMO), with the single implant placed on the patient's preferred chewing side instead of the midline. Materials and methods Participants received a single impl...

Objectives The purpose of this scoping review was to identify different methods employed for recording the maxillomandibular relationship (MMR) for computer-aided designed and manufactured (CAD-CAM) complete dentures (CDs). Materials and methods This scoping review followed the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and was developed according to Arksey and O’Mall...

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the oral health of care-dependent institutionalized older adults receiving domiciliary dental care. Methods and results: Dental health records of institutionalized adults receiving regular domiciliary dental care were examined (observation period: 5 years). Relevant demographic and oral health information were ext...

The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status (OHS), Oral health impact profile (OHIP-G-14), and the nutritional status (NS) in community-dwelling, dependent older adults. Information on OHS including DMF(T), plaque (PI) and gingival (GI) indices, community-periodontal-index-for-treatment-needs (CPITN), OHIP-G-14, maximum bite force (M...

Objective: This study evaluated the reliability of a face scanner in measuring the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO). Methods: Fully dentate volunteers (n=20; mean-age=30.0±10.7 years) were recruited. Clinical facial measurements were obtained using a digital caliper and a face scanner (Class 1 LASER, Obiscanner, Fifthingenium, Italy). The sca...

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the physical and mechanical properties of four denture base materials: Polyan IC (PA), milled polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), three-dimensional (3D)-printed resin (3DP), and SR Ivocap (SR). Methods: Ninety-six samples were prepared and divided into four groups as follows. Group A consisted of 3DP (Asiga DentaB...

Aims This study evaluated the attitudes and perceptions of private dental practitioners (PPs) and students on treating patients with disabilities and sensory impairments. Methods and results A multifaceted questionnaire was used to assess the participants’ attitudes on providing care to persons with disabilities and sensory impairments [visual (VI...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of two methods used to assess masticatory performance and attempt to correlate them to achieve interchangeability between the methods. Methods Twelve healthy dentate volunteers (men = 6, women = 6; mean age = 28.3 ± 4.1) with no known dental or medical pathologies were requested to participate...

The goal of this extension study was to compare the 10‐year outcome of 3.3 mm diameter titanium–zirconium (TiZr) or grade IV titanium (Ti) implants in mandibular implant‐overdentures. Materials and Methods This study is the 10‐year follow‐up from a randomised, controlled, double‐blind, split‐mouth multicentre clinical trial. Patients with edentulo...

Objectives This review evaluated the effects of rehabilitation with implant‐supported prostheses on the oral function of completely edentulous adults. Materials and Methods Systematic literature searches were performed to identify records reporting on oral function in completely edentulous adults rehabilitated with implant‐supported prostheses. Me...

Objectives The aim of Working Group 4 was to address patient benefits associated with implant dentistry. Focused questions on (a) dental patient‐reported outcomes (dPROs), (b) improvement in orofacial function, and (c) preservation of orofacial tissues in partially and fully edentulous patients following provision of implant‐retained/supported dent...

Objective: Digitally-designed removable complete dentures are typically composed of a resin denture base without a metal framework. However, metal denture bases are preferable as resin bases are more susceptible to fracture. Therefore, this article introduces a unique technique that integrates computer-aided design (CAD) and conventional resin pro...

Thermography has not yet been validated for the screening of oral disorders and no clear guidelines or methodology for this purpose have been defined in the literature. The current pilot study was aimed as an initial step to evaluate the influence of shooting distances on the detection of the temperature asymmetries on the face for the purpose of d...

Objectives and background: To validate a novel screening test for cognitive and functional decline in older patients rehabilitated with complete removable dental prostheses (CRDPs). Materials and methods: Edentate old in-patients rehabilitated with CRDPs were included in this study. Participants were requested to remove their prostheses before the...

Aim: This review aimed to evaluate the effects of multisensory environments/stimulation (MSE/MSS) therapy, on the behavior and psychological symptoms in adults with cognitive impairment and/or special needs. Methods: Online database searches were performed to identify studies reporting on the effects of MSS/MSE therapy in adults (>18 years). Dat...

Purpose: This study analyzed the effect of progressive learning, demographic factors, fluoride quantity, toothbrush size on the quantity of toothpaste used by dental students. Methods: Students in the 3rd and 5th year of their dental curriculum were recruited. Each participant expulsed three different toothpastes (pediatric, regular fluoride, and...

Objectives: To pilot an exploration of older adults' future preferences using discrete choice experiments to understand who should provide dental examinations and treatment, where these services should be provided, and participants' willingness to pay and willingness to travel. Background: The proportion of older adults in the general population...

Objectives Aim was to assess whether immediate loading (IL) is more effective than delayed loading (DL) for two-implant bar-retained mandibular overdentures in terms of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) improvement over a period of 24 months. Methods In this randomized controlled trial, 32 edentulous patients (mean age 65.4±10.8 yrs, 53...

Objective: This review was undertaken to evaluate, whether a shortened dental arch (SDA) was a good alternative to a conventional prosthodontic rehabilitation (RPD) in older adults when nutritional and economic factors are compared? Data: A total of 92 studies were included for the full-text analysis, and finally 4 reports from two RCTs qualified f...

Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the influence of the nature of diet (vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore) on the oral health status in adults. Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed using the PRISMA guidelines. Electronic databases [PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL], online search engines (Google Scholar), researc...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength of relined CAD-CAM complete removable dental prosthesis (CRDP) resins with conventional heat-polymerized polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) resin. Methods: A total of 96 resin specimens in identical dimensions of 10 mm × 10 mm × 11 mm were fabricated for four study groups [#1- Conv...

Objective: To determine the incidence of prosthodontic maintenance events and complications during 4 years of follow-up after mandibular overdenture treatment with one or two implants. Methods: Participants received one or two implants inserted in the midline (1-IOD group) or the lateral incisor-canine area bilaterally (2-IOD group). Implants we...

An increasing number of elderly people retain their natural teeth into old age and further, the prevalence of endosseous implants for supporting oral prosthesis is ever increasing. These teeth and implants now present a considerable challenge in terms of maintenance, especially when patients become dependent on care. Periodontal and peri‐implant di...

Statement of problem: Clinical evidence is sparse on whether dentures fabricated by computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) methods afford superior fit and retention when compared with those fabricated conventionally. Purpose: The purpose of this clinical controlled crossover study was to evaluate the peak retention forc...

Statement of problem Although the intraoral scanning of edentulous ridges is feasible, clinical evidence that the resulting denture retention is equivalent to that achieved with conventional impressions is lacking. Purpose The purpose of this clinical study was to determine the retention of complete denture bases fabricated from digital intraoral...

Objectives: Maintaining the oral health of dependent older adults is challenging, with limited access to dental care and limited focus on preventive oral health programs. This study aimed to evaluate the attitudes of General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) working in Switzerland to caring for dependent older adults focused on the use of silver diamine...

Background: Color-mixing ability tests are frequently used to assess masticatory performance but the image acquisition process may be cumbersome and technique sensitive. Objectives: To evaluate the reliability of smartphone camera images in assessing masticatory performance using a color-mixing ability test. Methods: Participants were recruite...

Purpose : This systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to answer the following focus questions: Is the Implant survival in augmented bone utilising iliac crest bone grafts the same as while using intraoral autologous bone grafts? Is the incidence of postoperative donor site complications the same when using iliac crest bone grafts as opp...

Objective : The study aimed to quantitatively evaluate the elution of methylmethacrylate from CAD-CAM manufactured removable complete dentures (RCDs) using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Methods: Thirty-two RCDs were manufactured following either the CNC-milling (Milled: n=8) or the 3D-printing (n=24) protocols. The 3D-printed dent...

Aim: To examine the cross-sectional associations between single nutrient intakes and posteriori nutrient-based dietary patterns and periodontal disease risk in a subset of the UK Biobank cohort. Methods: Dietary data was collected by 24hr dietary recall up to five separate occasions over 16 months. A touchscreen questionnaire collected oral heal...

Purpose: This study aimed to validate an ageism scale for dental students for Switzerland. Methods: The original scale was first translated to German and then evaluated by 14 experts for relevance; four items were eliminated. Validation of the resultant questionnaire was performed in three Swiss dental schools. Principal component analysis (PCA) w...

Background Interaction with fish is known to reduce stress and anxiety in humans. Objective This trial evaluated the effect of an aquarium present in a geriatric dental clinic waiting-area (WA) on blood pressure (BP), heart-rate (HR), anxiety, and mood of waiting patients. Methods Participants were recruited into three groups: control (CG): WA wi...

Introduction: Complete removable dental prostheses’ (CRDPs) appearance may vary between conventional and contemporary CAD-CAM manufacturing techniques. Objectives: The aim of this randomized survey was to analyze appreciation of CRDPs manufactured by different techniques by dental professionals and elder CRDP wearers. Methods: Four participant g...

Objective: This double-blind, randomized, crossover, clinical trial aimed to evaluate and compare the differences between milled and 3D-printed complete removable dental prostheses (CRDPs). Methods: Fifteen edentulous patients (men: n=10, women: n=5; age: 66.7±8.0 years) rehabilitated with conventional CRDPs were recruited for this trial. Participa...

Background: In recent years, the single-implant mandibular overdenture (SIMO) has been proposed as an alternative to more complex overdenture designs as a simplified implant intervention for edentulous patients. Objective: The aim of this study was to run a cost-effectiveness analysis alongside a randomized clinical trial comparing the SIMO and th...

Worldwide, the population is ageing. In many higher income countries, as birth rates fall and life expectancy increases, the proportion of older adults within the general population has increased. This has been one of the most distinctive demographic events of the last century and is predicted to continue at pace in the twenty-first century. Alongs...

Purpose: This study evaluated the effect of progressive training on the oral health behaviors of dental students from Switzerland and Brazil. Methods: Dental students from two dental schools (in Zurich, Switzer- land, and Goiania, Brazil) were recruited for this study. Dental behaviors of the students in the final 3 years of their 5-year dental cur...

Objectives: This study evaluated the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and surface roughness of CAD-CAM milled and rapidly-prototyped/3D-printed resins. Methods: Six groups of resin specimens were prepared, milled-base (MB), milled-tooth shade (MT), printed-tooth shade (PT), printed-base with manufacturer-recommended 3D-printer (PB1), printe...

Objectives: This review compared the differences between Computer-aided design- computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) and conventionally manufactured removable complete dentures (CDs). Data: Seventy-three studies reporting on CAD-CAM (milled/3D-printed) CDs were included in this review. Last search was performed on 15/03/2021. Sources: Two investi...

Objective: Many older patients, housebound or living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) have limited access to dental care. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to understand general dental practitioners (GDPs) attitudes and perceived barriers to undertaking Domiciliary Dental Care (DDC) for those patients in Northern Ireland (NI). Methods: S...

Background: The oral health status of older adults within Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) is significantly worse than their community living peers. Whilst evidence suggests an important role for fluoride varnish in preventing caries in this population very few studies have evaluated this intervention. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness...

The aim of this study was to describe the changes in oral health policies and guidelines in response to the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in different countries and regions around the world. Information on oral health policies and guidelines from 9 countries (Canada, China including Hong Kong, Egypt, India, Japan, New Zealand, Nigeri...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate patients’ economic preferences for two different tooth replacement strategies for the edentulous mandible namely conventional complete dentures (CCDs) and implant overdentures supported by two implants (IODs), using a willingness-to-pay (WTP) analysis. Methods: Twenty-six elderly patients who had been...

This systematic review was undertaken to address the PICO question: Is silver diamine fluoride (SDF) effective in preventing and arresting root caries lesions in (RCLs) elders? Systematic literature searches were conducted of electronic databases [PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL (Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials)] and hand searches were performed...

This systematic review was undertaken to address the PICO question: Is silver diamine fluoride (SDF) effective in preventing and arresting root caries lesions in (RCLs) elders? Systematic literature searches were conducted of electronic databases [PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL (Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials)] and hand searches were performed...

Providing care for individuals with severe cognitive decline and care-resistant behaviour (CRB) is quite challenging for caregivers as well as for health/dental care professionals. Elders who exhibit CRB are at a high risk of developing complications due to poor oral health because daily oral hygiene measures may or cannot be adequately performed....

Objectives New generation intraoral scanners are promoted to be suitable for digital scans of long-span edentulous spaces and completely edentulous arches; however, the evidence is lacking. The current study evaluated the accuracy of intraoral scanning (IOS) in partially and completely edentulous arch models and analyzed the influence of operator e...

Die Implantattherapie bei älteren Menschen bedarf einer gezielten Planung. Dabei spielt die Unterscheidung zwischen dem dritten oder vierten Lebensabschnitt für die Behandlungsplanung und die anschließende zahnärztliche Betreuung eine wichtige Rolle, da diese Patientengruppen sich fundamental voneinander unterscheiden. Für Menschen des dritten Le...

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of overnight storage conditions on the dimensional stability, retention, and the participant’s subjective perception of these interventions. Materials and methods: Subjects with upper complete prostheses (CRPs) were randomly assigned to receive two interventions in a cross-over design: storing the CRPs overnight in...

Purpose: To analyze the influence of material selection, attachment type, interarch space, and opposing dentition on the prosthetic outcomes of fixed and removable implant complete prostheses (FCIPs and RCIPs, respectively). Materials and methods: This review was designed as an overview of systematic reviews. An electronic database search was perf...

Statement of problem Scientific data analyzing the clinical outcomes and costs of complete dentures fabricated by using conventional and computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) processes are lacking. Purpose The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the treatment duration, financial costs, and postdelivery adj...

The purpose of this questionnaire-based survey was to evaluate the attitudes of the undergraduate dental students towards elders. The 14-item Geriatric attitudes scale (GAS) questionnaire, along with a 9-item questionnaire with specific questions on the current geriatric dental curriculum, confidence, and preference in treating the elderly patients...

Background and Objective: Dental care provision in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) is often a problem despite the high demand. LTCF residents would greatly benefit from a concept that provides an onsite dental care. A rational evaluation of the costs to render this service as well as the cost benefits is worth investigating. This study aimed to c...

Objectives: Despite the complexity of the edentulous' anatomy, little evidence exists as to what impression techniques and materials should be employed for an optimal result. The aim of this in-silico study was to evaluate the trueness of peripheral and inner seals of different edentulous jaw impressions. Materials and Methods : Twelve maxillary ed...

Implant therapy in older people requires specific planning. The distinction between the third and fourth stages of life plays an important role in treatment planning and subsequent dental care, as these patient groups differ fundamentally from each other. For people in the third stage of life, the entire spectrum of dental implantology is available...

Objective: This questionnaire-based survey assessed the attitudes of dental hygiene students towards treating elderly patients. Methods: The 14-item Geriatric Attitude Scale (GAS-14) questionnaire was used in this survey. A further set of 9 questions evaluated the opinions of the students towards the existing geriatric curriculum in their respect...

Background & aims: Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) administered to malnourished elders and other patients contain high-levels of carbohydrates that could be a potential risk factor for dental caries. This study aimed to evaluate the cariogenic potentials of ONS using intraoral plaque telemetry. Methods: Ten ONS were tested on five healthy volun...

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Objectives: To evaluate the impacts of restrictions to the provision of dental services for dependent older patients due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods: Data were gathered on the number of dependent older patients treated, emergency treatment provided and the revenues generated by a specialised clinic for geriatric dentistry during the current p...

Summary: The objective of this study was to explore the preferred dental services of older people for when they become dependent. It aimed to assess their preferred type of health care professional and location of dental service, and relate their preferences to their willingness to pay (WTP) and willingness to travel (WTT). Older people aged 65 yea...

The objective of this study was to explore the preferred dental services of older people for when they become dependent. It aimed to assess their preferred type of health care professional and location of dental service, and relate their preferences to their willingness to pay (WTP) and willingness to travel (WTT). Older people aged 65 years or old...

Background: The two-color mixing-test is a quick method to assess chewing function (CF). The use of smartphone cameras for acquiring images may help in further simplifying the process. Objective: This study evaluated the reliability of smartphone-camera images of chewing gums to assess CF. Methods: Five test samples of a bi-colored chewing gum w...

Objective: This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to demonstrate the noninferiority of mandibular 2-implant overdentures (IODs) on a CAD-CAM milled bar with long distal extensions against conventional IODs on retentive anchors. Methods: Forty edentulous participants already rehabilitated with a maxillary conventional denture and a mandibula...

Objectives: This study aimed to obtain a consensus on oral health policy, access to dental care, oral hygiene measures and training levels. Background: Poor oral health is widespread in care-dependent older people, but no consensus for a minimum standard of oral health care exists yet. Methods: The e-Delphi approach was applied to a selected pane...

Whilst increasing numbers of older people retain natural teeth, a sizable proportion of older people are still edentate. Replacement of missing teeth is important for function, aesthetics and to facilitate social interactions. The process of providing oral rehabilitation for edentate older adults can be challenging, but clinicians can utilise a num...

Purpose: To evaluate the color stability of CAD/CAM complete denture resins. Materials and methods: A total of 176 resin specimens were manufactured from conventional heat-polymerizing (pink: CONHCP: n=16; tooth-shade: CONHCT: n=16), CAD/CAM subtractively manufactured (pink: WIMP: n=16, AVMP: n=16, MEMP: n=16, POMP: n=16; tooth-shade: AVMT: n=16,...