An adequate dentition is of importance for well‐being and life quality. Despite advances in
preventive dentistry, edentulism is still a major public health problem worldwide. In this …

A large number of methodological procedures and experimental conditions are reported to
describe the masticatory process. However, similar terms are sometimes employed to …

During chewing, food is reduced in size, while saliva moistens the food and binds the
masticated food into a bolus that can be easily swallowed. Characteristics of the oral system …

The McGill consensus statement on overdentures (14) was published following a
symposium held at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 2002. A panel of relevant …

Titanium implants are used as a reconstructive anchor in orthopedic and dental diseases
and problems. Recently, ultraviolet (UV) light-induced photocatalytic activity of titanium has …

Objective This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the outcome of dental implant
therapy in elderly patients (≥ 65 years). Material and Methods Online database and hand …

Though the prevalence of edentulism has decreased over the last decades, there will be a
relevant proportion of edentulous individuals in the ageing societies worldwide. The impact …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine systematically the data published on the
efficacy of mandibular implant‐retained overdentures from the patient's perspective. Material …

Purpose The purposes of this study were to:(1) determine patient satisfaction with implant-
supported mandibular overdentures using magnet, bar-clip, and ball-socket attachments; …

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: While subjective patient-based measures have been
increasingly recognized as critical outcomes for prosthodontic treatment, there continues to …