Browsing by Author "Farao, Warren"

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    Accuracy in reproduction of bounded edentulous saddle areas using different cast fabrication methods: A comparison
    (University of the Western Cape, 2022) Essa, Ameera Yusuf; Farao, Warren
    A common patient-request when presenting to restorative clinicians is replacement of missing teeth either by means of a fixed partial denture (FPD) or a removable partial denture (RPD). For decades, dental casts have been fabricated via the conventional cast fabrication technique which presents with its own set of disadvantages. To address these disadvantages, digital cast fabrication has been presented as an alternative. This is done via intraoral scanning and subsequent three-dimensional (3D) printing of dental models. However, the stitching process in intraoral scanning can be inadequate for areas lacking adequate geometry, such as edentulous saddle areas.
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    Conformity of removable partial denture designs to agreed principles based on materials used - A preliminary study
    (South African Dental Association, 2020) Farao, Warren; Geerts, Greta
    Removable partial denture (RPD) designs may differ based on types of materials used. The aim of the study was to investigate how a sample of non-metal clasp (NMC), acrylic and metal RPD designs complied with biomechanical design principles. This cross-sectional study examined 60 clinical designs of NMC, acrylic and metal RPDs at 3 commercial dental laboratories in the Cape Town Metropole, at the stage when the dentures were ready for transport to dentists.
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    Managing vertical dimensions in patients with Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A case report
    (Wiley Open Access, 2022) Farao, Warren; Roomaney, Imaan A.
    Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a heterogeneous group of conditions character-ized by inherited developmental defects of enamel. Patients with AI often have progressive and severe loss of occlusal vertical dimensions (OVD), resulting in challenging dental rehabilitation. In this case report, we present the management of a 24- year- old male patient who previously underwent orthodontics, direct and indirect restorations, and continued to have progressive tooth wear. His vertical dimensions were restored in two phases, firstly with provisional restorations at the improved OVD, followed by a combination of monolithic zirconia and lith-ium disilicate full- coverage crowns. A removable acrylic appliance was then con-structed to protect his teeth.