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Saliva compositions

A review of saliva: Normal composition, flow, and function Humphrey.2001 The average daily flow of whole saliva varies in health between 1 and 1.5 L day – 0.1 mL/min Saliva is 99% water. 20% from parotid, 65% from submandibular, 7% to 8% from sublingual, and less than 10% from numerous minor glands. The parotid contributing

Reduction of the residual alveolar ridges

The continuing reduction of the residual alveolar ridges in complete denture wearers: A mixed-longitudinal study covering 25 years Tallgren 2003 The reduction of the residual alveolar ridges was most rapid during the ﬁrst year of denture wear. 2 groups : In Group C, all dentures were made of vulcanite Group A, the dentures were

Success criteria in implant dentistry

Criteria for success of osseointegrated endosseous implants Smith et al 1989 1. Individual unattached implant that is immobile when tested clinically 2. Radiograph that does not demonstrate evidence of peri-implant radiolucency 3. Bone loss that is less than 0.2 mm annually after the implant’s first year of service 4. Individual implant performance

Osseointegration and its experimental

Brinemark, M.D., Ph.D. 1983 Separate studies were performed on the healing and anchorage stability of titanium tooth root implants or fixtures of various sizes and designs. We found that when such an implant was introduced into the marrow cavity, and following an adequate immobilized healing period, a shell of compact cortical bone was formed around