Search for dissertations about: "dental appearance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words dental appearance.

2. 1. Zirconium dioxide based dental restorations : studies on clinical survival and fracture behaviour

   Author : Christel Larsson; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Zirconium dioxide; Y-TZP; Dental restorations;

   Abstract : POPULÄRVETENSKAPLIG SAMMAN-FATTNINGAtt förlora tänder påverkar en människas utseende och funktioner såsom tal och tuggning. Det finns därmed ett behov att rehabilitera och ersätta förlorade tänder för att upprätthålla en god livskvalitet. READ MORE

4. 2. Studies on maxillary overdentures : implant- and prosthesis survival, cost analysis and patient-reported outcomes

   Author : Peyman Ghiasi; Christel Larsson; Bruno Chrcanovic; Sofia Petrén; Victoria Franke Stenport; Malmö universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prosthodontic; Dental Implants; Dental Prosthesis; Implant-Supported overdenture; cost analysis; Maxilla; Prosthesis Failure;

   Abstract : Edentulism is a debilitating condition which may negatively affect quality of life, particularly in relation to nutritional and social health, speech, and poor facial appearance. Prosthetic options available range from conventional complete dentures to implant-supported overdentures (ISODs) and implant-supported full arch fixed partial dentures (ISFAFDPs). READ MORE

5. 3. On core and bi-layered all-ceramic fixed dental prostheses, design and mechanical properties : studies on stabilized zirconiumdioxide

   Author : Deyar Mahmood Jallal Hadi; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Y-TZP; Zirconia; All-ceramic FDPs; connector design; radius; state-of-the-art; CAD CAM; multi-layer technique; veneering ceramic; split-file; over-pressing; dental porcelain; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES;

   Abstract : Loss of teeth can affect a person’s self-esteem, social life, appearance and oral function. Reconstruction of a missing tooth has scientifically been shown to increase self-esteem and quality of life and to maintain oral function. For many patients a fixed dental prostheses (FDP) is preferred, either tooth- or implant-supported. READ MORE

6. 4. Oral health among a group of homeless individuals from dental professional's and patient's perspective

   Author : Patricia Alvarado De Palma; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Dental Status; homeless adults; dental care; substance abuse; dignity; phenomenology; content analysis; questionnaire; attitudes.;

   Abstract : The homeless are a vulnerable group in society. They are frail, in poor general health and tend to have difficulty expressing expectations and needs. While poor oral health is clearly an added burden for people who struggle daily to survive under miserable living conditions, there are also many barriers to dental care. READ MORE

7. 5. The peri-implant tissues from an esthetic perspective

   Author : Moontaek Chang; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; clinical; dental implants; esthetics; single-tooth replacements; soft tissues; infra-occlusion; bone alterations;

   Abstract : The overall objective of the thesis was to evaluate the dimensions and position of peri-implant soft tissues in relation to the topography and alterations of the bone support, and the tissues’ significance for an esthetic appreciation of implant therapy. A comparative evaluation of crown and soft tissue dimensions between implant-supported single-tooth replacements and the contra-lateral natural tooth was made in Study I. READ MORE