February 2025 - 44 articles
Background: The MDAS questionnaire is one of a number of scales available to assess dental anxiety. It is widely used and translated into many world languages; however, it lacks an explicit theoretical backdrop to the content and structure of the mea...
Background: The widespread adoption of clear aligners in orthodontic practice has driven the development of biomechanical devices to improve treatment efficiency. The mechanical properties of these materials play a critical role in determining their...
Background/Objectives: Molar distalization with clear aligners is increasingly used for Class II malocclusions, yet the associated periodontal ligament (PDL) stress and potential root resorption risk remain unclear. Three-dimensional finite element a...
Background/Objectives: This literature review aims to provide guidance on the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) based on studies published over the past 10 years. Methods: This study included randomized clinical trials involving human...
Background: Recently, the demand for esthetic restorations has grown dramatically and extended into the pediatric population. The prefabricated zirconia crowns (PZCs) and custom-made zirconia crowns (CZCs) are new esthetic options in pediatric dentis...
Background: Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is an effective treatment alternative for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Understanding physicians’ knowledge and practices regarding OAT is crucial for improving OSA treatment, particularly in Southeast...
Objectives: The aim of this six-month randomized controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of a non-surgical periodontal treatment combined with the use of an active gel compared to a non-surgical treatment alone in reducing inflammatory indices...
Objective: We investigated morphological differences in osteocyte processes between aged mice and our original podoplanin-conditional knockout (cKO) mice in which the floxed exon 3 of podoplanin was deleted by Dmp-1-driven Cre (Dmp1-Cre;PdpnΔ/&...
Background: Electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) have grown in popularity, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Flavored ECIG-liquids (E-liquids) are aerosolized by these ECIGs and inhaled into the respiratory system. Several studies have shown...
Background/Objectives: The 2017 Periodontal Classification offers a comprehensive framework for the diagnosis and management of periodontitis based on staging and grading criteria. Orthodontic therapy is increasingly incorporated into the management...
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