2OO9 – 2O1O - Faculty of Dentistry - University of Otago

Recent Publications
Atieh MA, Payne AGT, Duncan WJ, de Silva R, Cullinan M.
Immediate placement or immediate restoration/loading of
single implants for molar tooth replacement: a systematic
review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Oral and
Maxillofacial Implants 25: 401-415 (2010).
Park C, Swain M, Duncan. Micro-computerised
tomography optimisation for the measurement of bone
mineral density around titanium dental implants. Journal of
Biomechanical Science and Engineering 5(1- Special Issue):
2-10 (2010).
Kieser JA, Tkatchenko T, Dean MC, Jones ME, Duncan W,
Nelson NJ. Microstructure of dental hard tissues and bone
in the Tuatara dentary, Sphenodon punctatus (Diapsida:
Lepidosauria: Rhynchocephalia). Koppe T, Meyer G, Alt
KW (eds): Comparative Dental Morphology. Frontiers of
Oral Biology. Basel, Karger, 13: 80–85 (2009).
JOHN EGAN
MHealSc PGDipCDTech (Otago)
Oral Rehabilitation
Lecturer
Mr Egan is currently involved in the following areas of
research:
Case Report.
Squamous cell carcinoma removal in the mucosa of the
lower lip can cause limited mouth opening, medically
termed microstomia. For edentulous patients who have
this condition, prosthetic treatment is challenging. Normal
denture techniques may not be satisfactory, especially
where there is a reduction in the normal maximal vertical
opening of the mouth. Sectional and modified impressions
and those with a small degree of flexibility for complete
dentures have been reported.
Global Education for dental auxiliaries: Denturism
Denturism can be defined as the fabrication and delivery
of removable complete and partial dentures by nondentists
directly to the public. Known internationally
as ‘denturists’, they are also known as clinical dental
technicians (in the UK and New Zealand) and dental
prosthetists (Australia). There is a growing appreciation
of the need to examine more carefully the training and
education programs of professionals complementary
to den tistry. This overview looks at the education
programmes available for denturism.
Mini Dental Implant Overview
There is a lack of evidence using randomized trials for the
application of mini-implants (sub-3mm) in humans. Miniimplants
are being used as a more cost-effective method
to anchor dentures. Do the publications back this up?
What Motivates patients to seek complete denture
treatment?
Understanding what expectations the patient has is
important, but we also need to consider what motivates
the patient to seek treatment. Insight into the motivating
factors can assist clinicians to approach the patient in the
most appropriate manner and guide them to deliver what
is desired or give them insight into potential issues. This
study looks to gauge what motivates edentulous patients
to replace their existing complete dentures. The reasons
patients seek treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry
(University of Otago) and the expectations they have in
relation to their new dentures were also investigated.
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