Management of Sjogren’s Syndrome Patient: A Case Report of Prosthetic Rehabilitation with 6-Year Follow-Up by Marcos de Mendonça Invernici, Amanda Finger Stadler, Gastão Vale Nicolau, Maria Ângela Naval Machado, Antônio Adilson Soares de Lima, Marilia Compagnoni Martins

“…Treatment with implant-retained dental prosthesis greatly increased comfort and function, offering an alternative to patients with SS.…”
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A novel method of treament of ascending aortic aneurysm by V.B. Demyanchuk, V.V. Pogrebnyak, O.I. Kvasha, B.M. Todurov

“…The use of the proposed method has following advantages compared to the established method of fixation of the vascular prosthesis: fixation of the proximal part of the vascular prosthesis is performed using vascular suture material; elimination of the risk of damage to the aortic wall; elimination of the risk of massive bleeding from the aorta at the site of the prosthesis fixation; decreased duration of surgery.…”
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Finite-Element Analysis of the Effect of Utilizing Various Material Assemblies in “All on Four” on the Stresses on Mandible Bone and Prosthetic Parts by Yomna H. Shash, Mohamed T. El-Wakad, Mohamed A. A. Eldosoky, Mohamed M. Dohiem

“…A 3D Mandibular model was constructed with a fixed prosthesis, and three assemblies of materials were stimulated, under 300 N unilateral force. …”
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Biomechanical effects of saddle height changes in leisure cycling with unilateral transtibial prostheses: A simulated study. by Heloisa Seratiuk Flores, Yeoh Wen Liang, Ping Yeah Loh, Kosuke Morinaga, Satoshi Muraki

“…However, the optimal bicycle configuration for cycling with a unilateral transtibial prosthesis at leisure levels has not been investigated. …”
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Various prosthodontic options for malpositioned implants in the anterior region: A narrative review by Archana K Sanketh, Shrutika, N. Kalavathy, Mitha Shetty, Roshan Kumar, V Anuradha

“…It describes different scenarios for correction of esthetic complications of malpositioned anterior implant region with a focus on prosthesis design and material selection. Other aspects such as advantages, disadvantages, and complications of different prosthetic options are also considered. …”
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Psychosocial and Quality of Life Outcomes of Prosthetic Auricular Rehabilitation with CAD/CAM Technology by Chi Keung Tam, Colman Patrick McGrath, Samuel Mun Yin Ho, Edmond Ho Nang Pow, Henry Wai Kuen Luk, Lim Kwong Cheung

“…However, only 50% of the patients wear their auricular prosthesis regularly. Conclusion. This preliminary study has confirmed that implant-supported auricular prosthesis could induce improvement in the psychology and QoL with statistically significant differences in the domains of the body image, social interaction, and mood. …”
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Incorporation of the Altered Cast Technique in the Fabrication Workflow of an Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Denture (IARPD) for an Elderly Patient by Dimokritos Papalexopoulos, Theodora-Kalliopi Samartzi, Panagiotis Tsirogiannis, Ioli-Ioanna Artopoulou, Nikitas Sykaras

“…The patient was satisfied with the delivered prosthesis that demanded no additional implants to be placed but exploitation of an existing one. …”
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Partial Mandibulectomy Rehabilitation of Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumour Case in Neutral Zone by Mohamad Syahrizal Halim, Tengku Fazrina Tengku Mohd Ariff

“…The patient presented with a significant loss of alveolar bone which makes the fabrication of rehabilitation prosthesis a significant challenge. A neutral-zone impression technique is helpful in determining the exact space to be restored without compromising aesthetics and it avoids functional muscle displacement that may displace the prosthesis. …”
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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Valvular Prostheses Dysfunction Treatment by Lázaro De la Cruz Avilés, Félix Rene Jorrín Román, Ernesto Falcón Pérez

“…However, persons with this kind of prosthesis usually present another disease caused by the potential complications associated with the uses of anti-clotting medications. …”
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OBTURATOR FABRICATION WITH MAGNET ATTACHMENT by Mia Laksmi Lita Rosa

“…Background: Development of science and technology led to people having birth defects (congenital), trauma or because of there sected tumor can be made of a prosthesis. Purpose: To learn the technique of making obturator with magnet attachment. …”
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Investigating orbital foreign device-associated malignancies: a scoping review by Jeong Hyun Ha, Jagmeet S. Arora, Jamasb J. Sayadi, Nada R. Khattab, Shannon D. Francis, Thomas M. Johnstone, Yeonji Jang, Gordon K. Lee

“…Abstract Background While prosthesis-associated malignancies have been acknowledged, awareness among surgeons and patients in the ophthalmologic field remains limited, despite the frequent occurrence of prosthesis-related surgeries. …”
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Assessment of Noise Levels of Equipment Used in the Practical Dental Teaching Activities by Meriem Amine, Zineb Aljalil, Asmaa Redwane, Ikram Delfag, Imane Lahby, Anas Bennani

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Managing a Case of a Congenital Cystic Eyeball: Case Report with Review of Literature by Aashish Raj Pant, Rinkal Suwal, Purushottam Joshi, Santosh Chaudhary

“…Orbital implant with prosthesis after excision of the cyst provided definitive diagnosis and a good cosmetic outcome in our case.…”
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Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction: An Increasingly Recognized Complication of Metal-on-Metal Total Disc Replacement by Mélodie-Anne Karnoub, Fahed Zairi, Rabih Aboukais, Richard Assaker

“…The prosthesis has been removed and a fusion achieved using a cage filled with bone graft. …”
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Thumb Interphalangeal Joint Replacement as an Alternative to Joint Fusion by Laurence Grüber, Georges Kohut, Théa Voser

“…Radiologically, though, an osteolysis around the stems that could lead to loosening of the prosthesis and progressing periarticular ossifications that might cause a blockage of the joint were observed. …”
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Online Fault Detection Approach of Unpredictable Inputs: Application to Handwriting System by Ines Chihi, Mohamed Benrejeb

“…Many investigators are interested in improving the control strategies of hand prosthesis to make it functional and more convenient to use. …”
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Acute Renal Failure due to a Tobramycin and Vancomycin Spacer in Revision Two-Staged Knee Arthroplasty by Ronak A. Patel, Hayden P. Baker, Sara B. Smith

“…The first stage involves removal of the infected prosthesis and placement of an antibiotic impregnated cement spacer; following a period ranging from 4 weeks to 6 months, the spacer is then removed and replaced with a permanent prosthesis. …”
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Implant-Retained Obturator for an Edentulous Patient with a Hemimaxillectomy Defect Complicated with Microstomia by Pravinkumar G. Patil, Smita Nimbalkar-Patil

“…In severe microstomia prosthesis insertion and removal can be achieved with modification of the maximum width of the prosthesis. …”
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Dual Implantation of Artificial Urinary Sphincter and Inflatable Penile Prostheses for Concurrent Male Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction by Tariq F. Al-Shaiji

“…Implantations of an artificial urinary sphincter and inflatable penile prosthesis have proven to be effective in the treatment of both conditions should conservative and minimally invasive measures fail. …”
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Molecular Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection by Quantitative RT-PCR of Bacterial 16S Ribosomal RNA by Mel S. Lee, Wen-Hsin Chang, Su-Chin Chen, Pang-Hsin Hsieh, Hsin-Nung Shih, Steve W. N. Ueng, Gwo-Bin Lee

“…The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection is sometimes straightforward with purulent discharge from the fistula tract communicating to the joint prosthesis. However it is often difficult to differentiate septic from aseptic loosening of prosthesis because of the high culture-negative rates in conventional microbiologic culture. …”
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