S. Rojas-Rueda

Fracture load of interim 3-unit fixed dental prostheses fabricated using contemporary CAD-CAM polymers: An in vitro study.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Although several studies have evaluated the mechanical properties of contemporary computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) polymers for interim tooth-supported restorations, research describing mechanical testing under clinically representative conditions is limited. PURPO...

Surface roughness and gloss comparison of CAD/CAM resin-based composite crowns polished with various systems.

A Digital Workflow for Interdisciplinary Full-Mouth Rehabilitation: Integration of Orthodontics and Prosthodontics

A 60-year-old male patient presented seeking replacement of missing posterior teeth and improvement of his smile. Clinical findings included partial edentulism, bilateral posterior crossbite, secondary caries, defective restorations, anterior and posterior tooth wear, posterior gingival inflammation, supraeruption of t...

Transitioning Operative Dentistry Competencies to the Simulation Laboratory: Benefits and Challenges for Dental Students.

A hybrid model is proposed in which standardized simulation competencies are embedded within a broader system of patient-based clinical requirements, direct observation, faculty calibration, and outcomes monitoring, which preserves the benefits of simulation while maintaining the diagnostic reasoning, patient managemen...