Journal of Orofacial Rehabilitation
Year 2025
Vol 5 Issue 1
1. Editorial l J Orofacial Rehabilitation. 2024 Aug;4(1):1-2.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13369299
Is Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) the future material of choice in implant dentistry and prosthodontics.
Arka Swarnakar.
2. Original Research l J Orofacial Rehabilitation. 2025 Apr;5(1):3-10.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13346161
Comparison of three different methods of shade selection using visual, digital and smartphone photographic methods.
Jayasurya, S. Sabarinathan, M Sibi Shalma, Geerthana Janakiraman, R. Lambodharan.
Abstract
Background: The determination of an accurate shade for restoring the natural shade of the teeth, conveying it to the dental laboratory technician and satisfying the aesthetic expectations of the patient in this modern technology driven world, has become an uphill battle for the dental practitioners.
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare various methods of shade selection namely- visual method, digital photograph method and smartphone photograph method.
Materials and methods: Twenty-five random subjects of age ranging from 25 to 40 years were selected from the outpatient department. Right maxillary central incisor tooth presence, which had not undergone any prior restorative, endodontic or orthodontic procedures was the primary inclusion criteria. The shade selection procedure was performed using all three methods. The shade selected using the shade guide in the visual method was noted along with its corresponding L*, a* and b* values. The smartphone photograph and digital photograph methods provided these values of the subject using different software which were noted for further comparison. The data thus obtained, then underwent statistical analysis.
Results: The results showed that there is a significant difference in L*, a* and b* values between the three groups. One-way ANOVA was done since there were more than two groups in the study. During intergroup comparison using ANOVA, a significant difference was noted in all parameters (L*, a* and b*) among the three methods of estimation P value was 0.0001 (P<0.01)
Conclusion: It was concluded that with the help of further research and standardization procedures the best method for shade selection for a successful aesthetic restoration can be determined.
Keywords– Digital photograph, shade selection, smartphone photograph, visual shade matching.
3. Review Article l J Orofacial Rehabilitation. 2025 Apr;5(1):11-19.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13356703
High speed handpiece- A Narrative Review.
S Lavanya, Ray Sarthak Arindam, V Vidyashree Nandini.
Abstract
Objective- To provide knowledge and to understand the evolution, contribution and application of airotor handpieces in Prosthodontics.
Background- In the early 1800s, mechanical hand drills were invented, but their performance was limited, only achieving a speed of 15 rotations per minute. Now, in the modern times we have handpieces which provide 2,00,000 rpm and due to this cutting tooth has become really easy and efficient. This review will incorporate the recent advances that have been done with handpieces like electric handpiece and even maintenance of handpieces will be covered in this review.
Methodology- Various published articles were collected and reviewed systematically to gain more insight about various applications of airotor handpiece in Prosthodontics. Search has been done electronically.
Results- Low-speed electric handpieces represent a substantial improvement over their air-driven counterparts and have largely replaced them. While high-speed electric handpieces also provide certain benefits compared to air-rotor handpieces, these benefits are not as pronounced.
Conclusion- Over the past century, no dental equipment has drawn more attention from patients and dentists than the dental handpiece. Dental drill phobia was widespread earlier and hence fear of the drill had to be gradually diminished. The most current innovation is speed-sensing intelligence which utilizes sensors to automatically control the speed.
Application- Airotors have a wide range of applications in prosthodontics. Some of them are tooth preparation for crowns, bridges, veneers and laminates, reduction of high points in prostheses, enameloplasty, implant abutment customization and many more.
Keywords- Airotor, Air turbine, Handpiece, Maintenance, Noise levels.
7. Case Report l J Orofacial Rehabilitation. 2025 Apr;5(1):40-45.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13367879
Fabrication of maxillary hollow denture using various ingenious techniques: A case series.
Geerthana Janakiraman, S Sabarinathan, Jayasurya, M Sibi Shalma.
Abstract
Maxillary hollow denture represents an innovative approach to denture fabrication by revolutionizing the denture design and its fabrication methods. The design aimed at reducing the weight of the denture in various clinical scenarios such as with increased interarch space, and atrophic maxilla by fabrication of hollow space in maxillary denture thereby, creating a lightweight prosthesis. Therefore, this hollowed design reduces the weight of the denture; enhancing the retention, stability, and support of the denture. Moreover, the reduced material volume contributes to more life-like usage of the maxillary complete denture with improved patient satisfaction.
Keywords: Maxillary hollow denture, increased interarch space, lightweight prosthesis.