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…
