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Quando surgiu há 85 anos pela mão da jovem Sociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologista, com o nome de “Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia”, os princípios que nortearam os colegas fundadores eram os de facultar os ensinamentos que do exterior vinham e os que no país se geravam nas ciências orais aos estomatolo...

Objectives: This cephalometric study intended to evaluate pre-surgical changes in cephalometric variables on the lower third of the face produced by the orthodontic treatment, in patients with severe Class III malocclusions. Methods: The sample included 40 adults, divided into three groups: no-extractions (N), extra...

Objectives: The progression of periodontal diseases at the Portuguese national level and its public awareness are of great interest, mainly due to the high burden of periodontitis. We aimed to evaluate the progression of the prevalence of periodontal diseases in Portugal and correspondent public awareness, between 2...

Objectives: To obtain data supporting the establishment of bony anatomical parameters to guide the proper arrangement of anterior artificial teeth in the maxilla. Methods: A total of 60 skulls with all permanent anterior teeth, Angle Class I molar relationship, overjet and overbite of up to 3 mm, and alignment betwe...

Tooth-supported overdentures are an excellent solution for increasing the retention and stability of prostheses when compared to conventional removable dentures. However, with long-term use, both the Teflon cap (female part) and the male component of the attachment cemented in the abutment teeth may become worn, and...