August 2023 Study Club
We recently held a study club meeting to discuss several groundbreaking dental articles. The articles covered a wide range of topics, including new technologies, treatment methods, and research findings. The discussion helped us to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the field.
Patient-related outcomes of conventional impression-making versus intraoral scanning for prosthetic rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Thalita de Paris Matos, DDS, MS, Letícia Maíra Wambier, DDS, MS, PhD, Michael Willian Favoreto, DDS, Carlos Eduardo Edwards Rezende, DDS, MS, PhD, Alessandra Reis, DDS, PhD, Alessandro Dourado Loguercio, DDS, MS, PhD, and Carla Castiglia Gonzaga, DDS, PhD
This research presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing conventional impression-making and intraoral scanning for prosthetic rehabilitation. The review found that intraoral scanning is a promising alternative to conventional impression-making, with several
advantages such as improved patient comfort, reduced procedure time, and increased accuracy.
Provisional Restorations Series
James Field and Robert Wassell
In this article series, the authors provide a comprehensive guide on Provisional Restorations. They cover the importance of provisional restorations, the different types available, and the materials used for construction. Also, the researchers provide instructions on how to construct provisional restorations for a full crown preparation, as well as the common problems encountered when constructing provisional restorations for adhesive definitive restorations.
Overall, this article series provides valuable information on the range of materials and techniques for short-term, medium-term, and long-term temporization, and the problems that may be encountered when making provisional restorations. It is a useful resource for dentists who want to
achieve predictable results in restorative dentistry.
In our next study club, we will be beginning a series of lectures on provisional restorations, with up to date information and techniques from these recent articles!
Screwmentable Implant-Supported Prostheses: A Systematic Review
Katia Sarafidou, DDS, MSc, PhD, Georgia Vasileiadi, DDS, Marilena
Kalliopi Louvrou, DDS,c Eirini Moldovani, Petros Koidis, DDS, MSc, PhD,
Maria Kokoti, DDS, MSc, PhD, and Athina Bakopoulou, DDS, PhD
This systematic review of screwmentable implant-supported prostheses provides a comprehensive analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of screw-retained and cement-retained restorations. The screwmentable prosthesis is a novel type of implant-prosthesis connection that differs from traditional screw-retained restorations.
Screwmentable Implant-Supported Prostheses: A Systematic Review
Noha Morsy, DDS, MSD, Mohammed El Kateb, DDS, MSD, PhD, Amir
Azer, DDS, MSD, PhD, and Said Fathalla, MS, PhD
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the marginal and intaglio fit of zirconia fixed partial dentures (FPDs) fabricated from conventional impressions and digital scans.
Cracked Tooth Syndrome: A Review of the Literature
Abdulhadi Warreth
In this literature review, the author provides a comprehensive overview of Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS), a common dental problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. The article also includes references to several studies that provide additional information on CTS, including a classification system for the prognosis of CTS and a treatment protocol for
CTS.
