Key points • Obstructive sleep apnea is a multilevel process consisting of physiologic and anatomic obstructive patterns leading to partial or complete collapse of the upper airway and resulting comorbidities….
Key points • Nasal obstruction, like other obstructive sleep breathing disorders, is multifactorial with many areas of potential anatomic obstructions. This article reviews the role of nasal obstruction in these…
Key points • Obstructive sleep apnea is a heterogenous disorder characterized by a number of distinct phenotypes of upper airway collapse. • Evaluating dynamic pharyngeal collapse in the sleeping patient…
Key points • Significant updates have been made to the original Stanford sleep surgery algorithm to reflect increased understanding of obstructive sleep apnea pathophysiology, patient phenotyping, and treatment outcome. •…
Abstract Statement of problem Selective laser melting (SLM) Ti-6Al-4V has been used for removable partial dentures, but the impact of SLM Ti-6Al-4V build orientation is not evident. Purpose The purpose…
Abstract Statement of problem Complete-arch digital scans are becoming popular as digital dentistry is adopted for expanded clinical situations such as complete-arch prostheses, removable prostheses, extensive implant-supported treatment, and orthodontic…
Abstract Statement of problem The effect of various scan bodies and scanning techniques on the accuracy and scan time for completely edentulous patients is not well understood. Purpose The purpose…
Abstract After ablative surgery, especially a total maxillectomy, an obturator is commonly used as a method of reconstruction. However, the loss of a palatal denture-bearing area and vestibular retentive undercuts…
Abstract Statement of problem Candida adherence to the denture base is an important cause of denture stomatitis. In addition, infections with drug-resistant Candida have become more prevalent, especially among elderly…
The most significant step in fabricating an accurate implant prosthesis is to transfer the precise 3D intraoral location of the implants to the definitive cast. Various impression techniques have been…
Abstract Statement of problem No information is available on roughness and stainability of acrylic resins polymerized by experimental microwave cycles after immersion in stainable liquids and simulated brushing. Purpose The…
Abstract Statement of problem Comparative assessment of the effectiveness of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technologies used to fabricate complete-coverage restorations is needed. A quantitative assessment requires precise documentation of…
Abstract Statement of problem Studies assessing the comparative denture base adaptation performance of the pour technique for various palatal vault depths are sparse. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study…
Abstract Statement of problem Three-dimensional (3D)–printed casts are used successfully as diagnostic casts in orthodontics. However, whether 3D-printed casts are sufficiently accurate to be used as definitive casts for fixed…
Abstract Statement of problem Which impression material, impression tray type, and implant impression technique combination produces the most accurate complete-arch impression is unclear. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study…
Abstract Statement of problem Accurate marginal and internal fit of dental restorations are essential for their long-term success. The fit of zirconia restorations prepared using digital scan systems has not…
Abstract Statement of problem Although studies have reported the trueness and precision of intraoral scanners (IOSs), studies addressing the accuracy of IOSs in reproducing inlay preparations are lacking. Purpose The…
Abstract This technical report describes 2 workflows for fabricating computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) milled complete dentures (CDs). The first technique illustrates a manufacturer-independent workflow using conventional clinical steps…
Abstract Statement of problem Information concerning the effect of airborne-particle abrasion before zirconia sintering on its strength after aging is lacking. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to…
Abstract Statement of problem Information regarding the influence of cements and material thickness on the final color of monolithic zirconia restorations is lacking. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study…
