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New Research Finds That Dentures May Protect Cognitive Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Tooth loss and its connection to cognitive health are at the forefront of emerging research, with a recent study offering compelling evidence on the protective role of dentures. By addressing tooth loss and promoting denture use, the dental community can play a vital role in mitigating the risk of cognitive decline in aging populations.

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The Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Prosthodontics: A Comprehensive Review

Dental News and Technology

Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e944310 ABSTRACT: Prosthodontics is a dental subspecialty that includes the preparation of dental prosthetics for missing or damaged teeth. The review question was “What are the applications of AI in prosthodontics and how good is their performance in prosthodontics?”

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3D Systems Receives FDA Clearance for First-to-Market Multi-Material, Monolithic Jetted Denture Solution

Dentistry Today

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k) clearance for its multi-material, monolithic (one-piece) jetted denture solution. Unlike other systems, our printer can produce a denture with true multi-material properties—not just color.

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New Resin Eliminates >99.9% of Bacteria and Fungi In Vitro That Lead to Biofilm and Denture Stomatitis in 3D-Printed Dentures

Dental News and Technology

Food and Drug Administration to promote the bactericidal and fungicidal properties of its Glidewell 3DP Denture Base Resin material. Under in vitro test conditions, dentures fabricated from this proprietary 3D-printing resin have exhibited a greater than 99.9% Epidemiology and etiology of denture stomatitis.” 2011): 251-260.

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Three-Dimensional Facial Scanning: A New Paradigm

Dentistry Today

METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Patients were randomly selected that needed one of 3 types of treatments: complete denture, All-on-X implant therapy, or smile-makeover treatment. CASE REPORTS Case 1: Denture Protocol Visit 1: Complete upper and lower preliminary impressions and a custom tray and final impression are made.

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Which Intraoral Scanners Work Better for 3D Printed Digital Dentures?

Dentistry Blog

Since then, CAD/CAM technology has rapidly developed and transformed prosthodontics. One application of this technology is in the production of 3D Printed Digital Dentures.

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A Simplified, Completely Digital Workflow for Full-Arch Temporary Restorations

Dentistry Today

CASE REPORT A patient presented with a partially dentate mandible and a failing acrylic lower partial denture (Figure 1) and requested a fixed solution with the specific desire of being “able to bite into an apple.” The denture was then polished with pumice and acrylic polishing compound for a final finish. J Adv Prosthodont.