Dentistry Journal, Volume 13, Issue 8

Background. The use of zygomatic implants (ZIs) provides a highly predictable treatment option for rehabilitation in patients with severe atrophic maxillae. However, these long implants can potentially cause a number of more serious complications tha...

Background: The present study investigated the relation between dental inclination, colorimetric variation, and aesthetic perception according to the modification of incisor inclination. Smile aesthetics, shaped by morphological factors and patient p...

Objectives: This article introduces a digital technique for virtual articulator mounting by employing the scan of a facebow worn by the patient as a virtual reference. Methods: The digital technique enables the transfer of the maxillary arch orientat...

Background/Objectives: The effectiveness of clear aligner therapy depends significantly on the precision of force delivery through the aligner–attachment interface. This study aimed to evaluate the microscopic compatibility between different or...

Background: Reduced bond strengths in hypmineralised enamel have been reported with increased restorative failures. This study aimed to investigate the shear bond strengths of resin composite to hypomineralised enamel and dentin bonded with two diffe...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a 445 nm diode laser in enhancing enamel resistance to acid-induced demineralization and to investigate the associated compositional and structural modifications using scanning elect...

Backgroud: The aim of this study was to create an accessible, simple and reliable method for assessing the relative density of bone tissue in dentistry based on the analysis of digital panoramic radiographs. Methods: Measurement of average gray value...

The increasing popularity of Multi/Unit abutments in dental restorations is attributed to their clinical advantages, yet little is known about their mechanical behavior, particularly in terms of fatigue performance. Background/Objectives: This study...

Background/Objectives: The goal of this research was to determine the prevalence and distribution of the oro-maxillofacial pathologies in patients with diabetes mellitus and to determine the correlation between diabetes mellitus and oro-maxillofacial...

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of the quorum-quenching enzyme N-acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL)-lactonase Est816 on biofilm formation in subgingival plaque microbiota from participants with advanced periodontitis. Methods: Subg...

Background: Immediate implant placement in the esthetic zone, particularly in Class II extraction sockets with partial facial bone loss, presents challenges in achieving soft and hard tissue stability. Customized computer-aided design/computer-aided...

Background/Objectives: The dental industry is continuously developing high-performance polymer (HPP) materials with different qualities for denture frameworks. The aim of this in vitro study was to assess how thermal ageing (TA) affects the flexural...

Background/Objectives: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a toothpaste containing Java Tea and Little Ironweed in alleviating tooth sensitivity compared to a conventional potassium nitrate toothpaste. Methods: A total of 90 healthy patients ag...

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the clinical durability, mechanical performance, and stress behavior of three NiTi rotary systems—BlueShaper (Blue), BlueShaper Pro (Dual Wire), and BlueShaper Gold (fully gold-treated NiTi)—through...

Objectives: To study the effects of internal and marginal polymerization shrinkage stress and distribution in different resin composite class III dental restorations in relation to the restorative technique using numerical finite element analysis (FE...

Introduction: Dental caries remains a public health concern, and early detection prevents its progression and complications. Panoramic radiographs are essential diagnostic tools, yet the interpretation of panoramic X-rays varies among practitioners....

Background: Immediate implant therapy is a highly effective solution for replacing non-restorable teeth, particularly in the esthetic zone, where achieving optimal results can be challenging. In this area, even small imperfections can significantly a...

The areca nut (AN) is chewed by approximately 600 million people worldwide. Among AN chewers, ~5% develop oral submucosal fibrosis (OSF), a progressive fibrotic disorder of the oral cavity. OSF is characterized by subepithelial fibrosis and mucosal r...

Background: Preclinical dental training requires simulation-based tools to develop fine motor skills, but traditional models like plastic teeth often lack realistic tactile feedback, and systematic evaluations of multi-layered drilling plates are sca...

Objectives: To investigate the demographic, epidemiological, and medical profiles of hospitalized COVID-19 patients who received dental care, and to identify their main oral health needs. Methods: This retrospective, descriptive cohort study analyzed...

Objectives: The objective of this narrative review was to evaluate the clinical challenges encountered in the application of the 2018 AAP/EFP Classification of Periodontitis. Methods: Electronic and manual searches were conducted to identify studies...

Background/Objectives: Periodontitis is a chronic infectious inflammatory disorder that affects the supporting structures of the teeth. The gingival epithelium plays a crucial role as a physical and immunological barrier, producing pro-inflammatory c...

Background/Objectives: Dental caries is the most prevalent oral condition worldwide. Consequences of untreated dental caries (CUDC) can range from pulp damage and soft tissue ulceration due to root debris to more severe issues, such as fistulas and a...

Background/Objectives: To compare the marginal integrity of sectional non-invasive laminate veneers versus sectional minimally invasive laminate veneers. Methods: A total of eighty (80) intact maxillary and mandibular frontal teeth (central incisors)...

Background/Objectives: In-office bleaching commonly employs high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (HP) or carbamide peroxide (CP), which may compromise enamel integrity. This in vitro paired-design study aimed to compare the chemical and mechanica...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the mean age of eruption of permanent teeth and their clinical emergence sequence in a longitudinal sample of children from a multi-ethnic urban population. Methods: A total of 854 children (413 females and 441...

Background/Objectives: The functionalization of various forms of graphene, such as graphene nanoplatelets, graphene oxide, and reduced graphene oxide, in biomaterials is a promising strategy in dentistry, particularly regarding their antimicrobial po...

Background/Objectives: Immediate dentin sealing (IDS) has been widely investigated in sound dentin; however, its efficacy on demineralized dentin remains insufficiently explored. This in vitro experimental study aimed to evaluate the shear bond stren...

Background: Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) significantly impacts oral health-related quality of life. While global prevalence estimates range from 10–15%, region-specific data from Saudi Arabia remain limited. This study also aligns with Saudi...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the influence of shade and thickness on the polymerization of SDR^® flow+, a low-viscosity bulk-fill composite, by assessing its degree of conversion (DC). Methods: An in vitro study was condu...

Background/Objectives: Tamoxifen, a selective estrogen receptor modulator widely used as an adjunct in the treatment of breast cancer, has known effects on bone metabolism, although its impact on osseointegration and cellular responses during early b...

Objectives: This study aims to explore the histological dimensions of the gingiva and the alveolar mucosa and to evaluate their associations with gingival phenotypic parameters, including gingival thickness (GT), keratinized tissue width (KTW), and g...

Objectives: This pilot study evaluates the correlation between periodontal pocket depth (PPD) measurements obtained by manual probing and those derived from an AI-coupled ultrasound imaging device in periodontitis patients. Materials and Methods: Thi...

Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of awareness among dental students and practitioners regarding the utilization of endocrowns in clinical settings, along with any differences in knowledge based on gender, educati...

Introduction: Digital planning and evolution of technology is allowing dentistry to be more efficient in time than before. In orthodontics the main purpose is to obtain fewer patient visits and to reduce the bonding time. For that, indirect bonding p...

Background: The rising demand for aesthetic dental treatments has spurred interest in peroxide-free color correctors as alternatives to traditional hydrogen peroxide formulations, which are associated with tooth sensitivity and potential enamel demin...

Introduction: Dental caries and molar–incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) are prevalent conditions affecting children’s oral health, with functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial implications. In Spain, previous studies have highlighted geogr...

Background/Objective: The criteria for selecting and managing oral moisturizers have yet to be clearly defined. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of storage temperature and storage time on the pH and oxidation–reduction poten...

Objectives: The present cross-sectional analysis aimed to investigate whether Large Language Model-based chatbots can be used as reliable sources of information in orthodontics by evaluating chatbot responses and comparing them to those of dental pra...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the differential temperature produced on ceramic implants using laser irradiation on a pulsed setting of intrabony defects in vitro. Methods: A ceramic (Zr) dental implant (Zeramex, 4.8 × 12 mm...

Background/Objectives: The increasing clinical integration of 3D-printed definitive resins requires a comprehensive understanding of their physicochemical properties and adhesive behavior. However, there is limited evidence regarding the optimal surf...

Background: Chronic primary orofacial pain (COFP) affects approximately 7% of the population and often leads to reduced quality of life. Patients frequently undergo multiple assessments and treatments across healthcare disciplines, often without a de...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of spectrophotometers for objective tooth color measurement, particularly in bleaching procedures enhanced by digital positioning templates. Methods: Tooth color registration was con...

Background and Objectives: Nicotine is the most well-studied toxic substance in cigarette smoke and e-cigarette vape. However, smoke and vape are composed of other components that have a negative impact on health. The objective of this study is to in...

Background/Objectives: Severe jawbone atrophy, particularly in elderly or medically compromised patients, presents a significant challenge for conventional implant placement. In cases where bone augmentation is not feasible, alternative techniques&md...

Objectives: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic, painful, idiopathic condition of the oral cavity, characterized by the absence of visible pathological changes on the oral mucosa and normal laboratory findings. Recent evidence from the literatu...

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in anatomical point position, cranio-cervical posture, and respiratory dimensions following conventional bimaxillary total prosthetic rehabilitation. Methods: A prospective, longitudinal...

Objectives: The relationship between oral health and general health of geriatric in-hospital patients (GIH) who are poly-morbid and edentulous is currently unclear. This study determined the relationship between oral health and general health, and fu...

Objective: This article presents a step-by-step digital technique for fabricating a 3D-printed surgical guide to assist in alveoloplasty for immediate denture placement. Methods: The workflow integrates intraoral scanning, virtual tooth extraction, d...

Objective: This study aimed to assess, through a systematic review, the potential link between bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). Methods: A systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA grid. All interna...