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- Gotfredsen, Klaus, et al.
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Implants and/or teeth: consensus statements and recommendations.
- 2008
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Ingår i: Journal of oral rehabilitation. - : Wiley. - 1365-2842 .- 0305-182X. ; 35:Suppl 1, s. 2-8
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- In August 23-25, 2007, the Scandinavian Society for Prosthetic Dentistry in collaboration with the Danish Society of Oral Implantology arranged a consensus conference on the topic 'Implants and/or teeth'. It was preceded by a workshop in which eight focused questions were raised and answered in eight review articles using a systematic approach. Twenty-eight academicians and clinicians discussed the eight review papers with the purpose to reach consensus on questions relevant for the topic. At the conference the consensus statements were presented as well as lectures based on the review articles. In this article the methods used at the consensus workshop are briefly described followed by the statements with comments.
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- Dahlström, Lars, et al.
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Comparison of effects of electromyographic biofeedback and occlusal splint therapy on mandibular dysfunction.
- 1982
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Ingår i: Scandinavian journal of dental research. - 0029-845X. ; 90:2, s. 151-6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In order to evaluate and compare the effects of biofeedback and occlusal splint therapy on mandibular dysfunction, 30 patients were randomly divided into two treatment groups. The patients were women aged 20--40 years without any obvious organic reasons for their symptoms. There were no significant differences between the two groups before the start of treatment in respect of signs and symptoms of mandibular dysfunction. One group used full coverage splints at night for 6 weeks. The other group received biofeedback training up to six times, 30 min per session. One month after completion of the therapy the patients were re-examined. Both groups showed a significant reduction in symptoms, both subjectively and clinically. No significant differences between the groups were found. The two treatments were thus equally effective in the short-term perspective in patients with signs and symptoms of mandibular dysfunction.
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- Ström, Dan, et al.
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Management of tinnitus and jaw-muscle tenderness using an intraoral appliance and acupuncture.
- 2013
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Ingår i: Swedish Dental Journal. - 0347-9994. ; 37, s. 105-110
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Associations between signs and symptoms from the masticatory system and tinnitus have been reported. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of intraoral splint therapy and acupuncture on jaw-muscle tenderness and tinnitus. The study comprised 45 patients (24 men, 21 women; mean age 48 ±12 years) with long standing tinnitus (duration 6.5 ±5.9 years), referred from the audiology department at the University hospital in Örebro, Sweden. A complete audiological survey was performed before referral. Jaw muscles were palpated and the subjective tinnitus evaluated on a 100 mm scale (VAS) at baseline and after one year. All patients received stabilization (Michigan type) splints at start of treatment. After 6 months, non-responders (n=25) were subjected to acupuncture (6 sessions with duration of 30 minutes). Standard statistical methods were used. All patients had tender jaw muscles at palpation. Patients reported a significant decrease of the intensity of tinnitus during the observation period (from 78±20 mm to 52±24 mm after one year; P < 0.001). Only 6 (13 %) of the 45 patients did not report any improvement of their tinnitus. The number of jaw muscles tender to palpation also decreased significantly from 7.9±5.9 to 4.6±5.3; (P < 0.001). In conclusion, all 45 patients with tinnitus had tender jaw muscles. Intraoral splint therapy and acupuncture had a favorable effect on tinnitus and the jaw muscle symptoms. One year after the start of treatment, all but 6 of the 45 patients reported improvement of their tinnitus. Based on the results it is suggested that many tinnitus patients with jaw muscle tenderness can benefit from a treatment including intraoral splint and acupuncture.
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- Ascher, Aron, et al.
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Klassisk metallkeramik ger vika för nya material. Resultat av en enkät hos protetikspecialister
- 2013
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Ingår i: Tandläkartidningen. - 0039-6982. ; 105:11, s. 76-80
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Den klassiska metallkeramiken baserad på högädla guldlegeringar används numera i liten utsträckning i fast protetik, enligt en enkät till specialister i oral protetik. Helkeramiska material dominerar för singelkronor både i fronten och i sidopartierna. Detta gäller såväl tand- som implantatstödda konstruktioner. Vid tandstödda delbroar och fullbroar är kobolt- krom-porslin den vanligaste materialkombinationen. För implantatstödda fullbroar är titan-akryl vanligast förekommande.
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- Ascher, Aron, et al.
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Use of implant-supported prostheses in edentulous mandibles among prosthodontists in Sweden.
- 2014
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Ingår i: Swedish Dental Journal. - 0347-9994. ; 38:4, s. 161-167
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this study was to investigate the production of mandibular implant-supported fixed and removable prostheses among prosthodontic specialists in Sweden and to compare the results with findings in a similar study made in 2001 (16). Questionnaires regarding treatment with mandibular implant prostheses during 2011 were sent to all specialists in prosthodontics in Sweden (n = 156, according to available data). A total of 129 questionnaires were received from 129 (83 %) prosthodontists of which 114 were completed. The reported number of treatments with mandibular implant-supported prostheses varied much among the specialists. Fixed implant prostheses were more common than overdentures, but the range was large. Tio (9 %) of the specialists reported no treatment with fixed implant prostheses while 29 (25 %) had not made any implant overdentures during 2011. The most common anchorage system for overdentures in 2011 and in 2001 respectively, was two un-splinted implants with ball attachments or locators The most common reasons for the choice of overdenture treatment in 2011, as well as in 2001, were the reduced cost and the patient’s main wish to improve denture retention. In 2011, 58% of the prosthodontists responded that patients with implant overdentures were as satisfied as those with fixed implant-supported prostheses, whereas 40 % claimed they were less satisfied. Two respondents (2 %) considered that overdenture patients were more satisfied than those with a fixed prosthesis. It can be concluded that the general attitude among Swedish prosthodontists towards implant overdentures has not changed much during the 10-year period between the present and the previous investigation. An overdenture is still a seldom-used option in implant treatment of patients with edentulous mandibles. A fixed implant-supported prosthesis continues to be the preferred option.
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- Carlsson, Gunnar E, 1930, et al.
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A survey of the use of mandibular implant overdentures in 10 countries.
- 2004
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Ingår i: The International journal of prosthodontics. - 0893-2174. ; 17:2, s. 211-7
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- PURPOSE: This preliminary international survey compared provision of implant-retained overdentures to fixed implant-supported prostheses for edentulous mandibles. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Questionnaires based on a 2001 Swedish study were sent to prosthodontists and specialist clinics in nine additional countries. RESULTS: Response rate varied from 53% to 100% in 10 national surveys and should allow careful comparison of results. The relationship between implant overdentures and fixed implant-supported prostheses in treatment of edentulous mandibles varied much; in Sweden, the proportion of overdentures was 12%, whereas it was 93% in The Netherlands. In all countries, the most common reason for choice of the overdenture was reduced cost. In all but two countries, the majority of respondents thought that patients with implant overdentures were equally or more satisfied with overdentures as those with fixed implant-supported prostheses. CONCLUSION: There were great differences among the 10 countries in choice of implant treatment of the edentulous mandible. The relative proportion of mandibular overdentures to fixed prostheses was low in Sweden and Greece and varied from one to two thirds in the other countries, except The Netherlands.
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- Carlsson, Gunnar E, 1930, et al.
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Attitudes toward dental appearance in 50- and 60-year-old subjects living in Sweden
- 2008
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Ingår i: Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. - : Wiley. - 1496-4155 .- 1708-8240. ; 20:1, s. 46-56
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Attitudes towards the importance of general appearance has varied much not only over time but also among groups of individuals of different age and other characteristics. Whether the situation is similar regarding dental appearance does not seem to have been studied. Purpose: The aim was to study differences in attitudes towards dental appearance between two large samples of 50- and 60-year-old subjects. Materials and Methods: Identical questionnaires were sent to all subjects born in 1942 and 1952 living in two Swedish counties in 2002 (n=17444; n50=8881; n60=8563). The final response rate was 72.2% (n=12599). In this study, responses to four statements on the importance of dental appearance have been analyzed with respect to gender and age. Results: Many of the responses to the four statements differed with gender and age. To the first statement (“To have beautiful and perfect teeth is very important for how you are treated by other people”), 73 % agreed at age 60 compared to 64 % at age 50 (P < 0.001). Approximately 90 % of the subjects agreed to the second statement (“Minor aesthetic imperfections of the teeth have no importance, only they function well”). Logistic regression indicated that several variables were significantly associated with the statements. Besides age and gender, education and self-assessed dental problems were most important. Conclusion: Attitudes towards the importance of dental appearance differed both between genders and age groups. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The varying attitudes towards dental appearance in the population must be acknowledged in treatment decisions.
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- Carlsson, Gunnar E, 1930
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Changes in the prosthodontic literature 1966 to 2042.
- 2005
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Ingår i: Journal (Canadian Dental Association). - 1488-2159. ; 71:5
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- PURPOSE: To describe the growth and content of the prosthodontic literature over the last 4 decades, to make a prognosis on its probable development in the coming 4 decades and to discuss changes in the content of the International Journal of Prosthodontics (IJP) from its start in 1988 to 2004. METHODS: MEDLINE was searched for articles on prosthodontics published between 1966 and April 2004. All volumes of IJP were examined with respect to type, subject area and geographic origin of articles. RESULTS: Using the term "prosthodontics," the MEDLINE search produced 66,600 hits. The proportion of clinical studies increased from 1% during the first 10-year period to 13% since 2001. Articles on removable dentures decreased during the period reviewed, whereas those on implant prosthodontics increased. Randomized controlled trials were rare and often of inadequate quality. Literature reviews have become popular, but many do not follow current guidelines for systematic reviews. A marked change in geographic origin of articles in IJP has occurred, with a decrease in material from North America and an increase in that from Europe and Asia. The Internet and open-access publishing will probably have a great impact on the future development of the prosthodontic literature. CONCLUSIONS: Substantial changes have occurred in the prosthodontic literature between 1966 and 2004, and they can be expected to continue with the rapid development of information technology and increased use of the Internet.
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- Carlsson, Gunnar E, 1930
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Critical review of some dogmas in prosthodontics
- 2009
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Ingår i: Journal of Prosthodontic Research. - 1883-1958. ; 53:1, s. 3-10
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: In prosthodontics like in other dental disciplines there are many clinical procedures that lack support of good evidence, which means that the effect is unknown, and even worse, we do not know if they do more good than harm. It is the aim of this paper to review current evidence for selected procedures based on a scrutiny of the prosthodontic literature. Study selection: A MEDLINE/PubMed search was conducted for articles on the selected items with a focus on best available evidence. Results: Many “old truths” regarding prosthodontic interventions can be called dogmas, opinions based more on belief than scientific evidence. There is, for example, lack of evidence to support the opinion that a face-bow is necessary in the fabrication of prostheses, and many theories related to occlusion are not evidence-based. Some such dogmas in various areas of the discipline are exemplified and discussed in the article. Conclusion: A scrutiny of the prosthodontic literature indicates that many common clinical procedures lack scientific support. In the era of evidence-based dentistry, ineffective interventions should be eliminated and decisions should be made on best available evidence.
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