Statement of problem A number of authors have reported the placement of a distal implant
associated with a partial removable dental prosthesis (PRDP) to make this rehabilitation …

Aim: To compare implant fixed complete dentures with implant overdentures relative to
prosthodontic outcomes. Material and methods: An electronic Medline (PubMed) with MeSH …

OBJECTIVES: To compare a simplified method to a conventional protocol for complete
denture fabrication regarding masticatory performance and ability. METHODS: A sample …

Aim To describe periodontal and functional characteristics of subjects diagnosed with
different stages of periodontitis and to associate measures of masticatory function and …

Background: This study evaluates the effect of periodontitis on masticatory performance and
quality of life index. Methods: Patients (n= 24; 23 to 76 years of age) with periodontal …

This study investigated the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the masticatory
performance (MP), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and pain intensity in patients with …

The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing edentulous patients' preferences for
treatment using conventional or implant dentures (ID). A consecutive sample of 112 patients …

Aim of this study was to introduce a feasible and valid technique for the assessment of
masticatory performance that is comparable to the standard sieving method. Twenty‐one …

Purpose: The aim of this study was to verify quality of life related to oral health and
satisfaction with dentures. Conventional mandibular complete dentures were converted to …

Objectives This multi-centre randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate,
whether the masticatory performance of elderly edentulous patients is improved by …