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A H Geering

Publications and source records attributed to A H Geering.

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PubMed1985

Cultivable microflora of plaque from full denture bases and adjacent palatal mucosa.

Anaerobic cultural techniques and rapid biochemical identification tests normally employed for periodontal plaque were utilized for the analysis of plaque samples taken from denture bases and corresponding adjacent mucosa. Results were compared with those or more comprehensive microbiological investigations. Forty four samples were obtained from the denture bases and adjacent palatal mucosa of 12 patients wearing full upper dentures. The specimens were then collected in Reduced Transport Fluid and processed in the anaerobic glove box. Samples were plated on Enriched Trypticase Soy Agar (ETSA) and cultured under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. In addition plaque samples were plated on Sabouraud medium. Facultative bacteria predominated in both denture and palatal plaques. Significantly greater numbers of cocci were recovered in the samples from palatal mucosa. More rods were found in denture plaque. Anaerobes were present in both instances. Among the anaerobes, saccharolytic Bacteroides were identified with the highest frequency, while Veillonella species were present in the greatest quantity. Recovery of yeasts was similar for both ETSA and Sabouraud media incubated aerobically. As has been found in other microbiological studies Candida albicans represented only a minor part of the total cultivable flora.

Actinomyces↗
PubMed1978

[The Michigan splint, a diagnostic and therapeutic aid for patients with disorders of the masticatory system. I. Construction on an articulator and fitted in the patient's mouth].

The Michigan splint is an occlusal appliance for patients with functional disturbances of the gnathic system. It helps to stabilize, reposition and to equilibrate and is a means of diagnosis and therapy. Form and function of the splint are described along with its construction. Special attention is given to the incorporation and the checking appointments with the patient. The splint helps to relax the masticatory musculature. Thereby the madibular recording is facilitated. It helps to make a correct functional analysis and to induce a proper occlusal therapy.

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