The current rates of edentulism have been estimated to be between 7% and 69% of the
adult population internationally. In the United States, while the incidence of edentulism …

Purpose An interdisciplinary clinical review on denture stomatitis formulated by experts from
prosthodontics, oral medicine, and oral microbiology is presented. The review outlines the …

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Microwave irradiation and immersion in chemical solutions
have been recommended for denture disinfection. However, the effect of these procedures …

Background The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of disinfection and
three different sterilization methods on the dimensional changes and mechanical properties …

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the clinical effectiveness of two exposure times of
microwave irradiation on the disinfection of complete dentures. METHODS: Biofilm samples …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of microwave
irradiation on the disinfection of simulated complete dentures. Materials and Methods: Eighty …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of denture microwave
disinfection and antifungal therapy on treatment of denture stomatitis. STUDY DESIGN: Sixty …

Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of different exposure times of microwave
irradiation on the disinfection of a hard chairside reline resin. Materials and Methods: Sterile …

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: New types of artificial teeth are commercially available;
however, evidence-based information regarding composition and properties is lacking …

This study evaluated Knoop hardness, surface roughness and color alteration of artificial
teeth for dentures after immersion in water, 1% sodium hypochlorite and an experimental …