AZCARATE-VELÁZQUEZ , Francisco

Background: One of the key factor in the good condition of periodontal tissues is their daily hygiene. Oral hygiene techniques such brushing and a good interdental hygiene by correct flossing are very important. The aim of this study is to compare the use of dental floss in a loop vs traditional floss in the control of Loe-Silness Gingival...

Objectives: To evaluate the influence of bone type in terms of bone density and cortical bone thickness, on the stresses induced by two implants under compressive and oblique loads. Methods: A numerical simulation technique based on the finite element method was applied. Two implant types (M-12 and Astra Tech) were introduced in a model matrix...