{"title":"The immunohistochemical detection of involucrin in denture induced fibrous inflammatory hyperplasia of oral mucous membrane.","authors":"G A Thomas","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Involucrin is a major structural protein specific to the cross-linked cell envelope found in the stratum corneum of stratified squamous epithelium. This protein is considered to be an excellent immunohistochemical marker of normal squamous differentiation. Detection of variations to the patterns of immunostaining for involucrin may also be of value in the differential diagnosis between benign and malignant lesions. Previous studies of involucrin expression in oral mucosa have failed to clarify the effect of chronic inflammatory change upon the patterns of immunoreactivity. This study investigated involucrin staining patterns in fibrous inflammatory hyperplasia of oral mucous membrane (FIH). The results suggest that in FIH an altered pattern of involucrin immunostain occurs in areas of severe inflammatory change. This may reflect changes to the pattern of squamous differentiation in this tissue.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"5 ","pages":"29-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1991-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12889279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Composite colour matching: the development and evaluation of a restorative colour matching system.","authors":"N R Hall, M C Kafalias","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A previous paper reported the construction of a tooth colour atlas. This was used to carry out an extensive measurement and classification of tooth colour. The distribution data obtained showed that 80 percent of tooth colour was concentrated in a central hue band of tooth colour space. Utilising the \"blending effect\" of composite resin restorations the colour samples could be restricted to this narrow band. A modification of the tooth colour atlas producing a simplified nine colour guide for composite resins was proposed and theoretically this new colour system would achieve approximately ninety-five percent undetectable colour matching. This paper explains the development of the colour guide and reports on two clinical trials to determine the validity of the theoretical conclusions.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"5 ","pages":"47-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1991-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"12974432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychological factors in temporomandibular joint dysfunction: depression.","authors":"D L Bassett, D C Gerke, A N Goss","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was to clarify the relationship between anxiety and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) in a group of patients with TMJD (N = 105) and a matched control group (N = 90) using measures of depression, relevant physical parameters and a number of other psychological variables. Patients were divided into high and low depression groups using the Zung self-rating depression scale and compared using measures obtained from the Goss-Gerke Inventory on Dental and Psychological Factors. Statistical comparison revealed no significant differences between depression groups in physical parameters. The TMJD groups were generally more depressed than the control group. The highly depressed TMJD group had a greater degree of abnormal illness behaviour and generally were similar to those patients identified in other studies as being refractory to treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"4 ","pages":"41-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13251654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The evolution of implants over the last fifty years.","authors":"C Mah","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In discussing the evolution of implants over the last fifty years, one must consider the objectives of the use of the dental implant, the nature of its design, the biocompatibility of materials with the oral environment, research data, and finally the long-term clinical trials which have influenced the developments of such implants.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"4 ","pages":"47-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13251656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficiency of glass ionomer cement linings in preventing microleakage under Class V composite resin restorations.","authors":"I A Meyers","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ability of glass ionomer linings to aid in the prevention of microleakage under Class V composite resin restorations has been investigated. A conventional glass ionomer lining (Ketac-bond) and two light cured linings (Vitrabond and Timeline) were evaluated with respect to their ability to reduce microleakage. Seventy two Class V cavities were restored either by a bulk fill or incremental fill technique, and following restoration, half the teeth were thermocycled in artificial saliva. Dye penetration, using a Procion orange dye was recorded along the gingival dentine wall and at the occlusal enamel margin for all teeth. The results showed significant differences in leakage along the gingival dentine wall between the various linings under all conditions. Vitrabond produced significantly less leakage than Ketac bond which in turn produced significantly less leakage than Timeline. Significant differences in microleakage were noted between the thermocycled and non-thermocycled groups. Little or no significant differences in leakage were shown between the bulk filled and incremental filled teeth.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"4 ","pages":"17-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13252407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychological factors in temporomandibular joint dysfunction: life events.","authors":"D C Gerke, A N Goss, D L Bassett","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychological and emotional factors are clearly involved in the development of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD). They also are involved in whether the patient chooses to present for treatment and how they react to the health care professional and treatment. However, many previous studies have been simplistic in that they look at a particular psychologic aspect in isolation. In this series of studies, a multivariate analysis of a broad range of psychologic and physical variables in a TMJD group (N = 105) and a matched control group (N = 90) was performed. The methodology of the study is described in detail in this paper. Patients with high life events were compared with those with low life events. A simple relationship of high life events to development of TMJD was not demonstrated. However, high life events did correlate directly with other psychological parameters and to the development of illness behaviour.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"4 ","pages":"29-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13252409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Significance of variable parameters in magnetic resonance imaging of the temporomandibular joint.","authors":"M Suter, G Oliver, J P Gage","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Twelve asymptomatic volunteers were examined using three different groups of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) acquisition parameters (Group a: TE 30 ms, TR 480 ms; Group B: TE 20 ms, TR 315 ms; Group C: TE 30 ms, TR 1200 ms). Altering the parameters was aimed at improving the signal to noise (S:N) ratio. Group C parameters demonstrated the best clarity of the three groups. Closed jaw views gave better images than open views in all three groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"4 ","pages":"23-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13252408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychological factors in temporomandibular joint dysfunction: anxiety.","authors":"A N Goss, D L Bassett, D C Gerke","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was to clarify the relationship between anxiety and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) in a group of patients with TMJD (N = 105) and a matched control group (N = 90) using measures of anxiety, relevant physical parameters and a number of other psychological variables. Patients were divided into high and low anxiety groups using the Spielberger Anxiety Inventory and compared using measures obtained from the Gerke-Goss Inventory on Dental and Psychological Factors. Statistical comparison revealed no significant differences between the anxiety groups in physical parameters. Both of the TMJD groups (high and low anxiety) revealed more prominent features of Abnormal Illness Behaviour as compared to the control groups (high and low anxiety). This prominence of Abnormal Illness Behaviour was most evident in the TMJD group with low anxiety, a finding which may have further clinical implications.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"4 ","pages":"35-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13252412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical study of the modified Equipoise clasp.","authors":"M de Kok, C J Thomas","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The modified Equipoise clasp has been developed to overcome the negative aesthetics of anterior clasping. Fifteen patients involving twenty-two Equipoise clasps were followed up for retention, aesthetics and oral health. Examiners found that 36.4% of the clasps gave poor retention, 18.1% were reasonable and 45.5% were good. Aesthetics were 23.6% poor, 36.4% reasonable and 50% good. Oral health was 9.1% poor, 50% reasonable and 40.9% good. The patients reported that retention was 13.3% reasonable and 86.7% good. Twenty percent of the patients felt aesthetics were reasonable and 80% felt it was good. The clasps were reasonably comfortable in 13.3% and most comfortable in 86.7%. The Equipoise clasp can be used with success for, among others, the Kennedy Class IV case if the correct clinical and laboratory procedures are followed. However, it is unsuitable in, for example, a Class I dentition where posterior stability is poor. Its lingual window can adversely affect oral hygiene and careful patient selection is necessary.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"4 ","pages":"53-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13251657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"System of denture assessment.","authors":"P Mack","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Denture complaints and problems can be complex in origin, time consuming to analyse, and sometimes expensive to rectify. A phased or sequential system of assessment can provide a framework on which to base the many clinical tests that may be required for the successful diagnosis of a denture problem, and will help ensure that no important factor is accidentally missed. A short mnemonic is presented which covers the assessment of the patient, the denture base and the teeth of the prosthesis. A variation of the mnemonic has been is use for several years. It is hoped that its publication might prove of value to those who, from time to time, are presented with a patient who has a denture problem.</p>","PeriodicalId":77024,"journal":{"name":"Australian prosthodontic journal","volume":"4 ","pages":"9-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13251658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}