Screw-Cemented Implant Prostheses: Best Practices for In-Mouth Cementation to Achieve Maximum Passive Fit In implant dentistry, screw-cemented (or screw-retained cementable) prostheses offer a hybrid approach combining the retrievability of screw-retained restorations with the esthetics and passive fit potential of cement-retained ones. This method is particularly valuable for fixed partial dentures
Introduction of mandibular denture discomfortEdentulous patients often return for post-insertion adjustments after receiving complete mandibular dentures or overdentures. While most concerns are related to stability, retention, or occlusion, a significant number report lingual discomfort ranging from mild irritation to ulcerations—due to contact between the tongue and the denture.These symptoms can
Advanced Guidelines for Dental Treatment Under Anesthesia At MorphoDent, we recognize that dental professionals and students frequently encounter patients for whom standard dental procedures are challenging or infeasible. These include individuals with dental phobia, low pain tolerance, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, severe gag reflexes, or pediatric patients lacking sufficient
Ante’s Law in Fixed Dental Prosthodontics: A Comprehensive Guide for Dentists What Is Ante’s Law? Named after Dr William Ante, this principle states that the total root-surface area of the abutment teeth must be equal to, or greater than, the root-surface area of the teeth being replaced (pontics). By meeting
