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    Muscular forces exerted by the masticatory muscles can influence the success of prosthetic rehabilitation. Maximum voluntary bite force is an indicator of the functional state of the masticatory system. The measurement of bite force can provide useful data for the evaluation of jaw muscle function and activity. Aim: the aim of this study was to find out whether there was a correlation between Electromyographic activity EMG and bite-force in extracoronal attachment retained distal extension partial

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    Overview of the Healthcare System in Denmark

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    Health care Infrastructure and Services: Denmark is a small high-income country with a high population density, is governed by a constitutional monarchy, has a central parliament and is administratively divided into regions, municipalities and has 2 dependencies (Greenland and the Faroe Islands) (Kravitz & Treasure, 2009). It has a national health service (funded by general taxation) and a decentralized healthcare system in which the individual regions run most services and the municipalities are

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    Indubitably, Islam hangs under the spotlight of all media across the world—especially in America. For example, frontrunner Donald Trump suggesting special religious ID cards for Muslims, or senator Ted Cruz suggesting the surveillance of American-Muslims, and the shut down of mosques deemed as extreme or “radical”. Trump asserts that, “ ‘There should be a lot of systems, beyond databases," to keep an eye on Muslims . On the contrary, Democratic and Republican runners, such as Hilary Clinton or Jeb

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    What{s a Dental Implant? Essay

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    “It has been estimated that 69 percent of Americans age 35 to 44 have at least one missing tooth, and one in four over the age of 74 have lost ALL their natural teeth” (American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 2013). “A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge” (American Academy of Periodontology, 2014). Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other

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    Excellence in Manufacturing”. In bahri dental group, there are many numerous specialties offering which include Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry, Root Canal Therapy, Crown and Bridge, Dental veneers, Teeth Whitening, Porcelain Crowns, Periodontics and Prosthodontics. Dr.Bahri and his staffs ‘s mission is not only to restoring patient 's teeth and gums to health, but focuses on

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    A removable partial denture is a component of prosthodontics that acts as an artificial restoration replacing one or more missing teeth (but not all the teeth) and their supporting structures. The main objective of removable partial dentures is the reconstruction of the proper oral function including mastication, esthetics, speech and patients’ comfort. Other objectives include maintenance of health of the teeth and oral structures (as the alveolar bone) and to get rid of any oral diseases. Advantages

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    Genetic Disorders in Twins Essay

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    Twin studies have been used to distinguish between genetic and environmental factors for many disorders in the general population including ectodermal dysplasia, Ellis-van Creveld, and anencephaly. This review focuses on genetic disorders affecting monozygotic, dizygotic, and conjoined twins to gain a better understanding of them. Many studies focus on twins because they have a nearly identical genome, which eliminates environmental factors. In case studies, the concordance rates in monozygotic twins

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    Essay A Calling in Dentistry

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    Introduction; Prior to starting the career project there were several occupations that caught my interest, being a firefighter, a marine biologist, and a dentist. However looking at the economy I realize that I need to obtain a sustainable job that will be on the rise, and of the three I narrowed it down to one field, dentistry. Inspired by my dentist, Nicholas Chiotelis, I saw his line of work and his passion for the career it became apparent that it was my calling as well. History and Development:

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    D4 CASE PORT FOLIO LAKSHMI HARINI MALLAVARAPU 15563 Clinical question Is oral health related quality of life better in population wearing removable partial dentures compared to population not wearing removable partial dentures? Background Losing teeth can be due to various factors such as caries, periodontal disease, trauma and oral cancer. It may result in masticatory difficulties affecting the quality of life of an individual. The treatment options for these missing teeth can be implant, fixed

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    Note to web team/editor - waiting on staff bios to come from Doc. (Homepage) Top-Notch Up And Coming Williamsburg, VA Cosmetic Dental Practice Dr. Michael Whyte and his team at Historic Triangle Dental Care proudly serve the community of Williamsburg, VA and the surrounding areas. Dr. Whyte purchased the practice in March of 2013 and has been providing excellent dental care to the people of Williamsburg ever since. Dr. Whyte’s intimate but growing practice is the perfect place to bring the whole

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