Nadia Ereifej

University of Jordan | UJ · Department of Removable Prosthodontics

Background Denture adhesives can be useful in improving patients’ satisfaction with complete dentures. However, comparison clinical trials are lacking. The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to assess the satisfaction of edentulous patients and their oral health impact profile when provided with 3 types of denture adhesives. Methods Six...

Background Since their introduction, there has been limited research regarding the mechanical properties of novel strength-gradient monolithic zirconia. In addition to that, studies evaluating the effect of different core-build materials on the strength of indirect restorations are scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the eff...

Background: Rehabilitation of the edentulous patients has always been a challenge. The success of conventional complete denture therapy might be affected by several factors such as patients' age, personality, previous denture wearing experience, expectations, aesthetics, residual ridge form and anatomy, denture quality, the method of its construct...

Statement of problem A simplified approach to complete denture treatment, omitting the border molding and definitive impression appointment, was suggested as an alternative to the conventional approach. However, comparison clinical trials are lacking. Purpose The purpose of this randomized crossover clinical trial was to assess the satisfaction of...

Statement of problem The addition of palatal rugae to complete dentures has been suggested to improve the satisfaction of patients with different oral functions. However, clinical studies to support these claims are lacking. Purpose The purpose of this randomized, single-blind, 2-period crossover trial was to assess the satisfaction of edentulous...

Objective: This study evaluated the influence of fiber composition, diameter and post-curing treatments performed at relining on flexural strength and modulus of fiber-posts. Materials and methods: Sixty posts of Reforpost® Glass Fiber [GF]) and Reforpost® Carbon Fiber [CF] (Angelus, Londrina, PR, Brazil) with diameters of 1.0mm and 1.4mm were use...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the students' perception of the Dental Anatomy practical module course teaching modalities to evaluate their usefulness and the need for future changes or improvement of the course with the goal of developing the course to meet the needs of the students. Methods: Students' opinions were sought upon compl...

This study investigated the fracture resistance of composite resins using a three-point bending test and acoustic emission (AE) analysis. Three groups of specimens (n=15) were prepared: non-reinforced BelleGlass HP composite (NRC), unidirectional (UFRC) and multidirectional (MFRC) fiber-reinforced groups which respectively incorporated unidirection...

The aim of this study was to compare surface roughness and gloss of resin composites polished using different polishing systems. Five resin composites were investigated: Filtek Silorane (FS), IPS Empress Direct (IP), Clearfil Majesty Posterior (CM), Premise (PM), and Estelite Sigma (ES). Twenty-five disk specimens were prepared from each material,...

Objectives: The aim of this report is to describe the design and steps for construction of a new design of mandibular occlusal splint, which was designed in a manner that facilitated the engagement of the bilateral undercuts usually located on the lingual aspects of the lower posterior teeth and alveolar processes. Materials and Methods: This occlu...

The aim of this chapter was to compare fracture resistance of composite resin-based materials using three-point bending in conjunction with acoustic emission (AE) analysis. Samples were prepared of dimensions of (25 x 2 x 2 mm), according to ISO 4049 standard. Non-reinforced composite samples (NRC) were prepared using Synergy composite (Coltene, Al...

To compare the bond strength of a ceramic veneer material to two different ceramic core materials using shear strength testing and finite element analysis (FEA). 15 blocks of ceramic cores were made of each of IPS e.max ZirCAD (Ivoclar-Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) (ZirCAD) and lithium disilicate IPS e.max CAD (LS). These were veneered using IPS...

Objectives: To investigate the degree of conversion (%DC) of Multilink Automix resin-cement polymerised under different curing conditions. Methods: Three rectangular-shaped sections (0.6, 1.2 and 1.8mm thick) were cut from an IPS e.max CAD LT block (Ivoclar-Vivadent), glazed and fully-crystallised in a Programat EP5000 furnace. A plastic mould (0.1...

Objectives: To evaluate the edge strength and fracture patterns of different all-ceramic and indirect composite materials used in prosthodontic applications. Methods: Fourteen rectangular-shaped samples (2-2.5 mm thick) were prepared of each of the following materials: BelleGlass NG (Kerr) (BG), fibre-reinforced BelleGlass/EverStick (Kerr/Stick...

To discriminate between initial and final fracture failure loads of four metal-free crown systems by the conjoint detection of acoustic emission signals during compressive loading. Teeth were prepared and used for crown construction with four crown systems; Vita Mark II (VM II) (Vita Zahnfabrik), IPS e.max Ceram/CAD (CAD) (Ivoclar-Vivadent), IPS e....