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Retention and processing methods of nasal prosthesis
(2012-11-01)
Patients with congenital malformations, traumatic or pathological mutilation and maxillofacial developmental disorders can be restored aesthetically and emotionally by the production and use of facial prostheses. The aim ...
Visual evaluation of color stability after accelerated aging of pigmented and nonpigmented silicones to be used in facial prostheses
(2009-01-01)
Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate by a visual method of comparison the color stability of nonpigmented and pigmented facial silicones after accelerated aging. Materials and Methods: Two kinds of ...
Effect of unilateral misfit on preload of retention screws of implant-supported prostheses submitted to mechanical cycling
(2011-01-01)
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different levels of unilateral angular misfit on preload maintenance of retention screws of single implant-supported prostheses submitted to mechanical cycling. ...
Rehabilitation of maxillary cleft with hybrid obturator prosthesis
(2013-09-01)
The hybrid obturator prosthesis aims to provide a sense of well-being to the patient, offering improvements in speech, chewing, and swallowing. Thus, the retention and stabilization of the prosthesis become decisive factors ...
Assessment of color fidelity of several composite resins compared to their Vita Classical shade registration
(2010-09-01)
This study compared the color fidelity of different composite resins with their registration in the Vita Classical Shade Guide. Using a prefabricated Teflon mold, 120 specimens were divided into four groups fn - 30), ...
Color alteration of the paint used for iris painting in ocular prostheses
(2009-10-01)
The purpose of this study was to assess color alteration of the paints used for iris painting in artificial eyes. Five disks of heat cured acrylic resin were confectioned by microwave energy for each paint analyzed, in a ...
Influence of natural weathering on colour stability of materials used for facial prosthesis
(2012-07-01)
Colour stability of resin and silicone is an important factor for longevity of facial prostheses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the colour stability of resins and silicone for facial prostheses. Three brands of ...
Esthetic Interim Acrylic Resin Prosthesis Reinforced with Metal Casting
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2009-08-01)
Fabrication of an interim prosthesis is an important procedure in oral rehabilitation because it aids in determining the esthetics, phonetics, and occlusal relationship of the definitive restoration. The typical material ...
Association of fixed partial denture and gingival prosthesis as alternative approach to recover esthetics and function in anterior maxillary region
(2012-07-01)
Tooth replacement in the maxillary anterior region is especially difficult when the loss includes significant amounts of the residual ridge and the soft tissue. Several techniques are available, such as dental implants or ...
Upper Lip Prosthesis Retained to a Palatal Obturator
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011-11-01)
In cases of total or partial maxillectomies, the prosthetic rehabilitation is an effective alternative to minimize the sequelae left by surgical resection. The present study reports a clinical case of a 52-year-old patient ...