Dentistry Journal, Volume 13, Issue 6

Background/Objectives: Different sized calcified masses called pulp stones are often detected in dental pulp and can impact dental procedures. The current research was conducted with the aim of measuring the ability of artificial intelligence algorit...

Background: With the inclusion of evidence-based dentistry, numerous systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) have been conducted in endodontics with the best available scientific evidence to improve diagnosis and treatment. Objective: To syn...

Background/Objectives: This study investigates the chemical structure and molecular interactions in 3D-printed dental resins reinforced with varying concentrations of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) nanoparticles, using Fourier-Transform Infrared Sp...

Background/Objectives: Large Language Models (LLMs) are artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the capacity to process vast amounts of text and generate human-like language, offering the potential for improved information retrieval in healthcare....

Background: The dentin–pulp complex plays a vital role in tooth health. Dentin forms the main body the tooth and continues to form throughout life to maintain homeostasis and provide protection against deleterious external stimuli. However, the...

Objective: To evaluate the cytotoxicity and endocrine-disrupting potential of materials used in removable orthodontic retainers. Methods: A literature search (2015–2025) covered in vitro cytotoxicity, estrogenicity, in vivo tissue responses, an...

Background: Competency in providing high-quality, comprehensive patient care is essential for newly qualified dentists. Dental curricula are designed to equip graduates with necessary skills to develop competencies. Outplacement training has been inc...

Background: Tooth loss significantly impacts the quality of life for adults. Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) repositioning has garnered interest as a treatment for facilitating dental implant placement in the severely atrophic posterior mandible. Howev...

Background/Objectives: It is essential that dental school graduates are adequately prepared to provide care to patients with craniofacial differences (PCD). This study aimed to identify potential educational deficiencies in predoctoral dental school...

Background: Diode lasers are valuable in oral surgery due to their excellent hemostasis, minimum post-operative pain, and minimally invasive procedures. A dual-wavelength diode laser in dentistry combines two distinct wavelengths, typically 450 nm an...

Background: Resorbable biopolymers are increasingly explored for use in regenerative procedures within dental surgery. Their ability to degrade naturally, minimize surgical reinterventions, and potentially reduce immunogenicity makes them appealing i...

Background/Objectives: Endodontically treated molars are structurally weakened due to internal tissue loss, increasing their risk of fracture. Endocrowns, developed as a conservative alternative to post–core systems, have gained popularity with...

Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate how Adaptive Torque Control motion influences the shaping efficiency of Neolix EDMax (Neolix SAS, Évron, France) and its ability to reach working length with or without a pre-existing glide p...

Background/Objectives: In recent years, interest has grown in the clinical applications of artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs) in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). However, there are conflicting op...

Background/Objectives: Orthognathic surgery has evolved with digital advancements, improving precision and predictability. Traditional free-hand techniques rely on surgeon expertise, often leading to variable outcomes. Fully guided approaches integra...

Background: In recent years, thanks to the improvement of adhesive techniques, patients affected by tooth wear, related to erosion and/or parafunctional habits, can undergo restoration by adding only what has been lost of their dentition (additive ap...

Background/Objectives: Dental caries (DCs) and type 2 diabetes share common risk factors. Dental caries risk in type 2 diabetics (T2DM) shows contradictory results. The aim of this study was to determine if there is a difference in DC prevalence in a...

Aim: Despite a persistent presence in periodontitis, calculus remains a paradox. This narrative review reevaluates the role of calculus in periodontitis based on in situ, ex vivo, and in vitro studies published over the last two decades. Review: Resu...

Background: This study aims to evaluate surgical outcomes and compares the prevalence and severity of postoperative complications and reoperations with maxillary osteotomies, focusing on the effectiveness of fixation with demineralized bone matrix (D...

Background: Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) are a growing safety concern in dental care, particularly among patients with comorbidities and polypharmacy. However, real-world data (RWD) on the prevalence and severity of DDIs in dental settings remain sc...

Background/Objectives: Patients with head and neck cancer frequently develop oral complications such as oral mucositis, infections, necrosis, and periodontal disease among others as a consequence of antineoplastic therapy. It is mainly radiotherapy t...

Background: The growing demand for innovative biomaterials with antimicrobial properties has driven research into natural and synthetic compounds, such as propolis and nanosilver, known for their antimicrobial efficacy. Methods: This study uses Googl...

Background/Objectives: Accurate implant impressions are critical for capturing the three-dimensional (3D) spatial positioning of implants. Digital workflows using intraoral scanners (IOSs) and scan bodies offer distinct advantages over conventional e...

Permanent maxillary canines are key teeth from both functional and aesthetic perspectives. Tooth transposition, a rare anomaly where two permanent teeth exchange positions within the same quadrant, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challen...

Background/Objectives: Jaw deformities affect not only facial aesthetics but also various oral functions. While previous studies have demonstrated that mandibular prognathism (MP) alters masticatory-induced brain blood flow (BBF), the temporal charac...

Background/Objective: With a prevalence linked to modern lifestyle, erosive tooth wear (ETW) is a growing clinical problem among children and adolescents. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to record the awareness and knowledge of ETW among Gr...

Objectives: Our aim was to study whether the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) is reliable and valid for use in children aged 9 to 12 years. Methods: The study population was a convenient sample of Finnish comprehensive school pupils in the third...

Background/Objectives: Oral health and diabetes are closely linked through shared inflammatory, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors. This study examined the determinants of oral health outcomes and oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in Ro...

Objectives: This study aimed to compare in vitro the protective effect of two enamel remineralizing agents, a varnish containing β-tricalcium phosphate with sodium fluoride (β-TCP-F) and a paste containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous ca...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming dentomaxillofacial radiology education by enabling adaptive, personalized, and data-driven learning experiences. This review critically examines the pedagogical potential of AI within dental curricula, foc...

Background/Objectives: Aging alters neutrophil functions, which may contribute to the progression and severity of periodontitis-related alveolar bone loss. Neutrophils play a key role in immune defense. However, the effects of aging on neutrophil fun...

Background/Objectives: Operating microscopes are becoming increasingly common tools in dentistry and dentoalveolar surgery due to their ability to enhance procedural precision and control. This case report aims to highlight the benefits of the operat...

Background/Objectives: The integration of digital technologies into dental education is becoming increasingly important, particularly in prosthodontics, where digital design tools offer enhanced precision and efficiency. This study aimed to evaluate...

Background/Objectives: The rehabilitation of severely resorbed anterior alveolar ridges presents significant clinical challenges due to esthetic demands and the limited bone volume in this region. Basal cortical implants, which are designed to engage...

Background/Objectives: Subperiosteal implants (SPIs) were first used in the 1940s, but due to their complications and the rise of dental implants, they were discontinued. Thanks to new technologies and new materials, nowadays they are being used agai...

Background: The Hall Technique (HT) in pediatric dentistry is a minimally invasive method for treating carious primary molars by sealing cavities with preformed stainless-steel crowns, eliminating the need for local anesthesia, caries removal or toot...

Objectives: Although many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of intraosseous anesthesia (IOA), the experience of clinicians administering IOA has rarely been reported. Some endodontists may never have received formal training in IOA, raising...

Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the workflow and evaluate the clinical, radiographic and patient-reported outcome measures of surgical reconstructive peri-implantitis treatment aided with an electrolytic cleaning device. Me...

Background: Peri-implant diseases, including mucositis and peri-implantitis, pose a challenge to implant dentistry and require effective maintenance protocols. Professional biofilm removal is essential for peri-implant health, but the optimal deconta...

Background: Regenerative endodontic therapy (RET) allows for continued root development in necrotic immature permanent teeth. Autologous platelet concentrates (APC) such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) are proposed altern...

Background/Objectives: The removal of a fiber post (FP) during endodontic retreatment can be the source of significant complications. This study evaluated two commonly used techniques in removing a fiber post from an endodontically treated tooth by i...

Objectives: This clinical study aimed to evaluate the effects of two different sugar-free chewing gums on bacterial plaque reduction and salivary pH modulation in pediatric patients. Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed data from 100 children...

Objectives: The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between multimorbidity and root caries among older American adults. Methods: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2020, a cross-sect...

Background: Tooth extractions commonly result in dimensional changes of the alveolar ridge. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has emerged as a promising autologous biomaterial for alveolar preservation. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate, th...

Stomatognathic dysfunctions, particularly bruxism, orofacial pain, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, are frequently associated with anxiety and depression. However, the reverse hypothesis that these dysfunctions may act as peripheral stres...

Objectives: This study investigates the canine fossa (CF) topography relative to the maxillary sinus and nasal fossa and examines its association with facial types, focusing on side and gender. Methods: One hundred CBCT scans were analysed bilaterall...

Background: Barrier membranes (BMs) have been used in dental surgical procedures for decades, but their exposure can increase the risk of infections and compromise healing from regenerative procedures. Liquid-leukocyte platelet-rich fibrin (LPRF) pro...

Background/Objectives: Growing evidence suggests that oral microbiota dysbiosis may contribute to the development of systemic conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases. This dysregulation promotes immunoinflammatory responses that are increasi...

Background/Objectives: Acromegaly is a rare chronic disease caused by excess growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth hormone 1 (IGF-1) due to a pituitary adenoma. In acromegaly patients, oral and facial manifestations, such as mandibular growth,...