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View article: The impact of a personalized oral health instruction form on oral health indices in institutionalized older adults: a randomized, controlled, single-blinded clinical trial
The impact of a personalized oral health instruction form on oral health indices in institutionalized older adults: a randomized, controlled, single-blinded clinical trial Open
This study was approved by the ethics committee of the canton of Geneva (CCER 2022--00086) and registered on the Swiss national registry for clinical trials (SNCTP000004829) and was retrospectively registered on clinical trials with the re…
View article: Three-dimensional printing of monolithic dentures with pink gingival-colored flanges: A step-by-step dental laboratory technique
Three-dimensional printing of monolithic dentures with pink gingival-colored flanges: A step-by-step dental laboratory technique Open
This article presents an innovative workflow for fabricating monolithic complete dentures with a pink gingival-colored flange using 3-dimensional (3D) printing. The technique involves digital design, volume subtraction, and 3D printing of …
View article: The Preferred Chewing Side in Partially Edentulous Patients Is More Related to Residual Dentition Than Hemispheric Laterality
The Preferred Chewing Side in Partially Edentulous Patients Is More Related to Residual Dentition Than Hemispheric Laterality Open
Background/Objectives The aim of this study was to examine if a person's preferred chewing side (PCS) corresponds to his/her hemispheric body laterality (HBL) or is dominated by the dental state. Methods After ethical approval, 82 voluntee…
View article: Accuracy of Intraoral Scanner for Recording Completely Edentulous Arches—A Systematic Review
Accuracy of Intraoral Scanner for Recording Completely Edentulous Arches—A Systematic Review Open
Scanning edentulous arches during complete denture fabrication is a crucial step; however, the quality of the resulting digital scan is still questionable. The purpose of this study is to systematically review studies (both clinical and in…
View article: Influence of age, training, intraoral scanner, and software version on the scan accuracy of inexperienced operators
Influence of age, training, intraoral scanner, and software version on the scan accuracy of inexperienced operators Open
Purpose To evaluate the effect of operator age on the scan accuracy (trueness and precision) of inexperienced operators when compared with experienced operators, and how training, intraoral scanner (IOS), and software version affect scan a…
View article: Three tests to determine a preferred chewing side in partially edentulous patients: A pilot study
Three tests to determine a preferred chewing side in partially edentulous patients: A pilot study Open
ASI and VAS seem more reliable than CG to determine a patient's preferred chewing side and might be helpful within the context of prosthetic treatment planning, where additional support may improve denture function.
View article: The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations
The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations Open
Xerostomia and hyposalivation are highly prevalent conditions in old age, particularly among multimorbid elders, and are often attributed to the use of multiple medications. These conditions negatively affect oral functions, such as chewin…
View article: Exploring preferences of older adults for dental services: A pilot multi‐national discrete choice experiment
Exploring preferences of older adults for dental services: A pilot multi‐national discrete choice experiment Open
Objectives To pilot an exploration of older adults' future preferences using discrete choice experiments to understand who should provide dental examinations and treatment, where these services should be provided, and participants' willing…
View article: Masticatory performance in oral function assessment: Alternative methods
Masticatory performance in oral function assessment: Alternative methods Open
Background Masticatory function declines with age or disease, implicating a poor chewing efficiency and an often‐unconscious change for a less healthy, yet easy to chew diet. Timely screening of masticatory function may foster an early‐ons…
View article: Oral function and nutritional status in non‐acute hospitalised elders
Oral function and nutritional status in non‐acute hospitalised elders Open
Introduction Malnutrition and risk of malnutrition continues to be a common finding in elders, yet its association with oral function in hospitalised patients remains unclear. Material and methods Patients aged 70 years or over who had bee…
View article: Validation of a novel diagnostic tool for decreased tongue pressure
Validation of a novel diagnostic tool for decreased tongue pressure Open
Introduction Reduced tongue pressure may render eating and swallowing difficult. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the tongue training device can also be used as a diagnostic device and whether its sensitivity and specif…
View article: Exploring Older Swiss People’s Preferred Dental Services for When They Become Dependent
Exploring Older Swiss People’s Preferred Dental Services for When They Become Dependent Open
The objective of this study was to explore the preferred dental services of older people for when they become dependent. It aimed to assess their preferred type of health care professional and location of dental service, and relate their p…