My Dentist is a chain of dental clinics headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded in 1983 by Dr. Rodney Pat Steffen as Advanced Dental, the company now has 37 locations throughout Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Kansas, and Arkansas. The company provides dental care including orthodontics, endodontics, oral and periodontal surgery, prosthodontics, surgical implants, and full mouth rehabilitation services.
The tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is a highly prevalent form of oral squamous cell carcinoma with poor prognosis and aggressive behavior. The present study aimed to evaluate the association between tumor grade, clinical stage, and survival outcomes in patients with TSCC.. Patients with a history of having TSCC, complete clinical and demographic data (age and gender), and a through clinical and histopathological follow-up period of six months were included. The overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of the participants were determined.Histopathological grade was assessed as a secondary objective. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis was performed, and data analysis was conducted using the Kaplan-Meier method, log-rank test and a multivariable Cox regression model. A total number of 162 patients were included with the mean age of 59.6 ± 15.7 years. The majority of the patients (53.1
This study comprehensively assessed the factors affecting the complexity of wisdom tooth surgery, the prevalence of each factor class, and the relationships between them. This retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed 526 Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans of wisdom teeth. Variables examined included impaction positions using Winter’s and Pell and Gregory’s classifications, root counts, and frequency of contact with the inferior alveolar canal. The statistical analysis was performed using Pearson's chi-square test. The vertical type was the most prevalent impaction position (n = 189, 35.9
Edentulous patients often face challenges with denture retention and stability, making telescopic overdentures a preferred prosthetic option. The choice of material critically affects the strength and longevity of these restorations. Therefore, it is of interest to compare the fracture load resistance of telescopic overdentures fabricated with PEEK and zirconia copings after thermocycling. Zirconia demonstrated significantly higher fracture load values (1298.4 ± 110.7 N) than PEEK (845.6 ± 92.3 N, p = 0.002), though PEEK showed more favorable, repairable failure patterns. While zirconia provides superior fracture resistance, PEEK remains advantageous for its light weight, flexibility and ease of repair, emphasizing the need for material selection based on clinical demands.
