I. Kenneth Aidsman

Bio: I. Kenneth Aidsman is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Glossary. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 233 citations.

Effects of different drinks on stainability of resin composite provisional restorative materials.

Abstract: Statement of problem The ability of tooth-colored restorative materials for provisional restorations to resist stains is important when interim prostheses are worn for a long period. Discoloration of provisional restorative materials may result in patient dissatisfaction and additional time and expense for replacement. However, the effect of different staining agents on the color difference of resin composite restorative materials has not been completely clarified. Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stainability of auto- and light-polymerized composite provisional restorative materials, reinforced microfill, and microhybrid resin composite restorative materials upon exposure to different staining agents. Material and methods Forty-five cylindrical specimens (15 × 2 mm) were prepared for each of an autopolymerized bis-acryl composite provisional restorative material (Protemp II), a light-polymerized composite provisional restorative material (Revotek LC), a reinforced microfill (Micronew), and a microhybrid composite (Filtek Z250, Herculite XRV) restorative material, using a brass mold. The specimens were wet-ground with 1000-grit silicon carbide abrasive paper for 10 seconds. The 5 restorative material specimens were divided into 9 groups (n=5) and stored for 24 hours at 37°C in different types of solutions: water, coffee, coffee with sugar, tea, tea with sugar, coffee with artificial creamer and sugar, cola, red wine, or sour cherry juice. Color of all specimens was measured before and after exposure with a colorimeter using CIE L ∗ a ∗ b ∗ relative, and color changes (ΔE ∗ ) were then calculated. The data were analyzed with a 2-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and mean values were compared by the Tukey HSD test (α=.05). Results The interaction of provisional restorative materials and staining agents was statistically significant ( P =.0001). For the 5 restorative materials tested, the lowest ΔE ∗ values were observed in the water, cola, and sour cherry juice groups. The highest color difference for all restorative materials was observed in the red wine groups. For microhybrid composite materials and light-polymerized composite provisional material, when tea and coffee groups with and without sugar were compared, both groups with sugar demonstrated a higher color difference than without sugar. When comparing the 5 different restorative materials, the reinforced microfill material group (Micronew) demonstrated significantly less color change than the other materials tested. The highest color difference in this study was observed for specimens in the light-polymerized composite provisional material group (Revotek LC). Conclusion The reinforced microfill restorative material tested was found significantly more color stable than the autopolymerized bis-acryl, light-polymerized composite provisional restorative materials, and microhybrid composites tested. The largest color difference was observed in the light-polymerized composite provisional material. The presence of sugar in coffee and tea increased the color difference compared to coffee or tea without sugar for light-polymerized composite provisional material and microhybrid composites.

The evolution of rapid prototyping in dentistry: a review

Abstract: Purpose – The goal of rapid mechanical prototyping is to be able to quickly fabricate complex‐shaped, 3D parts directly from computer‐aided design models. The key idea of this novel technology is based upon decomposition of 3D computer models data into thin cross‐sectional layers, followed by physically forming the layers and stacking them up; “layer by layer technique.” This new method of modeling has raised many attentions in dentistry especially in the field of surgery and implantology. The purpose of this review study is to represent the historical development and various methods currently used for building dental appliances. It is also aimed to show the many benefits which can be achieved by using this new technology in various branches of dentistry.Design/methodology/approach – The major existing resources, including unpublished data on the internet, were considered.Findings – Although, creating 3D objects in a layered fashion is an idea almost as old as human civilization but, this technology has o...

CAD/CAM fabricated complete dentures: concepts and clinical methods of obtaining required morphological data.

Abstract: The clinical impression procedures described in this article provide a method of recording the morphology of the intaglio and cameo surfaces of complete denture bases and also identify muscular and phonetic locations for the prosthetic teeth. When the CAD/CAM technology for fabricating complete dentures becomes commercially available, it will be possible to scan the denture base morphology and tooth positions recorded with this technique and import those data into a virtual tooth arrangement program where teeth can be articulated and then export the data to a milling device for the fabrication of the complete dentures. A prototype 3-D tooth arrangement program is described in this article that serves as an example of the type of program than can be used to arrange prosthetic teeth virtually as part of the overall CAD/CAM fabrication of complete dentures.

In vitro fracture resistance of endodontically treated central incisors with varying ferrule heights and configurations

Abstract: Statement of problem The in vitro effectiveness of a uniform circumferential ferrule has been established in the literature; however, the effect of a nonuniform circumferential ferrule height on fracture resistance is unknown. Purpose This in vitro study investigated the resistance to static loading of endodontically treated teeth with uniform and nonuniform ferrule configurations. Material and methods Fifty extracted intact maxillary human central incisors were randomly assigned to 1 of 5 groups: CRN, no root canal treatment (RCT), restored with a crown; RCT/CRN, no dowel/core, restored with a crown; 2 FRL, 2-mm ferrule, cast dowel/core and crown; 0.5/2 FRL, nonuniform ferrule (2 mm buccal and lingual, 0.5 mm proximal), cast dowel/core and crown; and 0 FRL, no ferrule, cast dowel/core and crown. The teeth were prepared to standardized specifications and stored for 72 hours in 100% humidity prior to testing. Testing was conducted with a universal testing machine with the application of a static load, and the load (N) at failure was recorded. Statistical analysis was performed with a 1-way analysis of variance and the Tukey Honestly Significant Difference test (α=.05). The mode of fracture was noted by visual inspection for all specimens. Results There was strong evidence of group differences in mean fracture strength ( P P =.0001) in mean fracture strength when compared with the uniform 2-mm vertical ferrule (2 FRL: 587.23 ± 110.25 N), the group without RCT (CRN: 583.67 ± 86.09 N), and the RCT-treated tooth with a crown alone (CRN/RCT: 571.04 ± 154.86 N). The predominant mode of failure was an oblique fracture extending from the lingual margin to the facial surface just below the insertion of the tooth into the acrylic resin. Conclusion The results demonstrated that central incisors restored with cast dowel/core and crowns with a 2-mm uniform ferrule were more fracture resistant compared to central incisors with nonuniform (0.5 to 2 mm) ferrule heights. Both the 2-mm ferrule and nonuniform ferrule groups were more fracture resistant than the group that lacked a ferrule.

The association between wear facets, bruxism, and severity of facial pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders.

Abstract: Statement of problem It is unclear whether patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) who report high levels of bruxism have more severe signs and symptoms of TMD and more advanced tooth wear than patients with TMD who report lower levels of bruxism. Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a significant association between tooth wear, the parafunctional oral habit of bruxism, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, and muscle pain severity in a TMD population. Material and methods A total of 84 subjects previously diagnosed with TMD, according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (RDC/TMD) and who met 10 specific inclusion/exclusion criteria underwent a thorough multiaxial examination and classification recommended by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Measurement of tooth wear facets by use of a 4-point scale were graded in 10 zones on mandibular casts. One calibrated examiner performed all scoring. Bruxism was assessed in a standardized pretreatment questionnaire and in the dental history and interview (RDC/TMD) to indicate how frequently (0 = never to 3=very often) subjects performed a list of oral habits, which included bruxism. The Kappa reliability coefficient (range from: −1.0 to 1.0) was used to correct for chance agreement, and was computed for each of the 10 study sites designated for rating. Subjects were also compared for muscle and joint pain. Muscle pain was a summed measure derived from the dental examination findings (range 0 to 20), calculated from the presence or absence of pain induced by palpation of 20 predetermined muscle sites. Similarly, joint pain was a summed measure of the presence or absence of pain in the TMJs induced by palpation of the joints on the outer surface and in the external auditory canal in 5 different positions of the mandible. A Pearson product-moment correlation was used to compute the summed severity of tooth wear and the subjects' age. Analysis of covariance was used to determine whether the number of wear facets was significantly higher in patients with TMD who reported a history of bruxism, compared with patients with TMD who reported no or minimal bruxism, after controlling for the effect of age. Multivariate analysis of variance was used to determine whether the number of painful muscles of mastication and joint sites on standardized examination were significantly higher in patients with TMD with a history of bruxism (α=.05). Results In the population tested, tooth wear was modestly correlated with age ( r = .40, P Conclusions In this TMD population, tooth wear factors did not differentiate patients with bruxism from those without. The amount of bruxism activity was not associated with more severe muscle pain and was associated with less pain in the TMJ on palpation.