2025 May - 46 articles
Background/Objectives: The Dental Neglect Scale (DNS) is known and used to evaluate and assess adult behaviors and attitudes related to oral self-care and oral-health. In English-speaking countries, the DNS has been used in many studies. At the momen...
Objectives: Dental caries remains a prevalent issue in pediatric dentistry, necessitating restorative materials that not only repair decay but also provide protective benefits. Fluoride-releasing restorative materials have a key function in preventin...
Background/Objectives: Sandblasting build-ups before applying the acid and adhesive significantly improves the bond strength. The aim of this study is to evaluate, for the first time, the effectiveness of an Er:YAG laser used in QSP mode to treat the...
Background/Objectives: Oral health is a complex concept involving physical, psychological, emotional, and social components. A key factor in maintaining oral tissue integrity is redox balance, which is disrupted by oxidative stress (OS) through an im...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess and compare the elimination of the smear layer and microhardness of dentin in root canals after sequential versus continuous chelation using different agitation techniques. Methods: Sixty-four palatal...
Objectives: To examine the effects of surface treatments on the color stability, surface roughness, surface gloss, and wettability of monolithic polychromatic material jetting (MJT) 3D-printed denture material. Material and Methods: Twenty-one color...
Background/Objectives: Conservative options for single-tooth replacements in the anterior region include all-ceramic one-retainer resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) and three-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs). Methods: This systematic rev...
Background/Objectives: Vascular anomalies represent a complex group of conditions including vascular malformations and haemangiomas. Haemangiomas are benign tumours that have an endothelial origin. In contrast, vascular malformations are characterize...
Background/Objectives: The lingual foramina of the mandible serve as passageways for arterial branches that are susceptible to injury during surgical procedures, potentially leading to varying degrees of hemorrhage. The objective of the present study...
Background: Tooth whitening is a widely sought-after cosmetic procedure, with various at-home and professional treatments available. This study compares the whitening efficacy of an activated charcoal toothpaste and a 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening p...
Background/Objectives: The correlation between cardiovascular diseases, particularly infective endocarditis, and oral disorders such as periodontitis and dental caries has been widely discussed in the scientific literature. In this mapping review, we...
Background: Numerous studies have found higher levels of autoantibodies including anti citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (aCCP), or rheumatoid factor (RF) against periodontal microorganisms in rheumatoid art...
Background: Modern dentistry strives to achieve increasingly less invasive procedures as the ultimate therapeutic goal. The careful selection of suitable candidates for immediate dental implants can offer an opportunity to reduce treatment time, lowe...
Background: Prophylactic polishing pastes (PPPs) are widely used to clean teeth and dental restorations; however, their effects on restorative materials are crucial for clinical outcomes. This study investigates the impact of PPPs on the susceptibili...
Background/Objectives: Implant placement in cases of severe bone atrophy or compromised alveolar bone requires careful planning, especially in the anterior maxilla. The nasopalatine canal (NPC) and its cortical walls offer potential anchorage sites....
Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a new cold atmospheric plasma device (AmbiJet) for eradicating mature oral biofilm on titanium implant surfaces, aiming to improve decontamination methods for the treatment of peri-implant infectio...
Background/Objectives: This retrospective study used computer fluid dynamics (CFD) to evaluate the medium-term changes in the upper airways (UA) airflow after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in three age-matched groups with different degrees of adeno...
Background: Sleep apnea is a breathing affliction that affects sleep quality, with significant implications for overall physical and oral health, as well as mental health. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of the STOP-Bang and E...
Objective: Selecting suitable materials and luting agents for single crowns is critical yet challenging, as dentists must consider different factors. This study aimed to assess dentists’ preferences for materials and luting agents under differe...
Nickel-containing orthodontic archwires, particularly those made of nickel-titanium (NiTi) and stainless steel (SS), play a crucial role in orthodontic treatment using the fixed technique due to their mechanical properties. However, concerns regardin...
Background/Objectives: Parental attitudes play a crucial role in shaping children’s oral health habits and preventing dental diseases. This study aimed to explore the theoretical pathways through which parental behavior and attitudes toward chi...
Background: Different methods have been used to fabricate and measure marginal gap in all-metal crowns, yet a systematic review on this topic has not been conducted. Objective: To review the existing literature regarding the measurement methods emplo...
Background: Tennessee has one of the worst rankings for older adults’ oral health in the United States. This study aims to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among older individuals (aged 60 and above) in Tennessee using...
Background/Objectives: Children who undergo several dental extractions with general anesthesia (GA) may face considerable changes in their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), but there is a lack of research on this issue in the Middle East....
Background/Objectives: Dentifrice tablets are a new over-the-counter dentifrice form that are gaining global interest. The aim of this microbial study was to investigate the effectiveness of a dentifrice tablet (DT) containing nanohydroxyapatite (nHA...
Periodontal diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are chronic inflammatory conditions that compromise the supporting structures of the teeth, often leading to tooth loss and contributing to systemic comorbidities. Increasing evidence unde...
The use of local anesthetics in dentistry is crucial for pain control. Their efficacy may be related to multiple factors, including gender, the clinical status of the patient, anatomical factors, the type of anesthetic, premedication treatment, and t...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming orthodontic care by providing personalized treatment plans that enhance precision and efficiency. This narrative review explores the current applications of AI in orthodontics, particularly its rol...
Objectives: The fluoride-releasing properties of restorative materials are crucial for the prevention of secondary caries as these can act as fluoride reservoirs. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate, assess, and compare the impact of time,...
Background/Objectives: This paper evaluates the incidence of thrombotic and/or hemorrhagic adverse events within 30 days after oral health procedures (OHPs) in patients taking antithrombotic agents. Secondary objectives were to determine proper antit...
Background: Pulp tissue debridement and the eradication of microorganisms from an infected root canal system before obturation is a primary focus of endodontic treatment and the best predictor for the long-term success of endodontic treatment. Object...
Background/Objectives: In Sudan, oral cancer is one of the top ten most common cancers, with OSCC representing the majority of the cases. To date, despite the fact that saliva can be collected simply and non-invasively, there is no approved salivary...
Objectives: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the increase in vertical bone height following sinus lift procedures using the CAS (Crestal Approach Sinus) kit technique in combination with tissue-level implants. Additionally, the quantity of...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cleaning in minimally shaped mesial and oval distal canals of 3D models of mandibular molars, focusing on positive pressure irrigation, wireless and conventional passive ultrasonic irrigation (...
Background/Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate practice patterns among pediatric dentists for the management of permanent teeth needing endodontic treatment. Methods: An electronic nationwide survey was sent to all members of the...
Background/Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of vascular photobiomodulation (VPBM) on pain intensity, edema, and facial temperature variation in patients undergoing alveolar bone grafting (ABG) surgery. Methods: A total of 42 patients with...
Background: The quality of a provisional restoration, especially its color and marginal integrity, can play a critical role in its survival and overall patient satisfaction. This study aims to evaluate the color stability and marginal fit differences...
Background: Periodontal disease (PD) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are two prevalent conditions that have been independently associated with systemic inflammation and hormonal dysregulation. Emerging evidence suggests a potential bidirectional...
Objectives: This systematic review aimed to evaluate general dentists and dental specialists’ knowledge regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosis, referral, risk factors, and treatment. Methods: A systematic search of databases, includi...
Background: Immediate implant placement in fresh extraction sockets has become an accepted treatment in dentistry as a predictable procedure to restore failing teeth. One prerequisite for this immediate procedure in the anterior maxillary region is a...
Cultural norms, beliefs, and practices influence parental expectations, children’s responses, and the acceptance of behaviour management techniques (BMTs) in paediatric dentistry. Despite this, the existing guidelines often adopt a standardized...
Objective: To evaluate mandibular kinematics in an orthodontic population using the Modjaw® optical jaw tracking system. Materials and methods: A total of 154 orthodontic patients underwent mandibular kinematic analysis using the Modjaw® syst...
Background: Micro- and macroabrasion represent a minimally invasive treatment approach for stained teeth in the esthetic zone. Diagnosing the type of stain is crucial for selecting the appropriate treatment approach. These clinical procedures involve...
(1) Background: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the success of indirect pulp capping (IPC) procedures over a period of 40 years. (2) Methods: The investigation of 1412 dental records included 159 patients with 366 IPC teeth having been...
Background: During the initiation of routine orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, placing elastic separators (ESs) may lead to the patient experiencing considerable pain. Earlier studies evaluating the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT...
Background: Although allergic reactions to amide local anesthetics (LA) are rare, it is important for medical professionals to be aware of their potential occurrence. Despite the fact that articaine is one of the most commonly used LA in dentistry, a...
