2025 September - 56 articles
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationships between facial morphology and alveolar crest cortical bone thickness and to determine the computed tomography (CT) values using multidetector CT (MDCT). Methods: A total of 39 s...
Objective: This study aims to explore the feasibility of a non-invasive and simple method for discriminating between health and periodontitis (PRD), facilitating early and objective diagnosis of PRD before detectable periodontal attachment loss and m...
Background: Augmented reality (AR) is revolutionizing implant and tooth-supported prosthodontics (ITSP) through enhanced precision, workflow efficiency, and educational outcomes. This scoping review systematically evaluates AR’s clinical applic...
Objectives: Most of the published literature on this topic argues about painful teeth, masticatory muscles, and/or temporomandibular joints in scuba divers. This study aimed to determine the possible differences in the prevalence of TMD between the d...
Background: Impaction of maxillary canines is a frequent clinical challenge in orthodontics. Early diagnosis is key to effective management. Methods: This narrative review included studies published from 2004 to 2024. An electronic search was conduct...
Background: Oral mucosal melanoma (oral malignant melanoma—OMM) is a rare malignant neoplasm. It arises from the proliferation of atypical melanocytes—cells derived from the neural crest that produce melanin. Unlike cutaneous melanomas, w...
Background and Objectives: Chairside bleaching can alter enamel morphology and mineral content. This in vitro study compared surface changes and elemental shifts after three in-office protocols using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-disp...
Background/Objectives: This single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated the impact of two crown materials—lithium disilicate (LS2) and a polymer-infiltrated hybrid ceramic (HC)—on the marginal bone loss (MBL) and the tec...
Background/Objectives. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease influenced by systemic and psychological factors, including depression. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), widely used to treat depression, may also affect periodont...
Objectives: The aim of the current in vitro study was to assess the effect of simvastatin on the early-stage differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) in an odontogenic pattern by evaluating the expression of specific odontogenic-relat...
Objective: This study aimed to assess the dentoskeletal and postural modifications induced by treatment with the Swallowing Occlusal Contact Intercept Appliance (SOCIA III) in patients with pseudo-Class III malocclusion. The main hypothesis was that...
Background: The use of zirconia-based restorations has increased in dentistry due to their aesthetics, high strength, and biocompatibility. However, achieving durable adhesion between resin cements and zirconia remains a challenge in restorative dent...
Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) can influence oral health, increasing susceptibility to various oral manifestations. Objectives: This study aimed to characterise oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), reported oral symptoms, and o...
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) techniques, particularly laser powder bed fusion, are being increasingly recognized not as brand-new technologies, but as emerging technologies with their recent advancements—such as the development of optimize...
Background: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a widely used assessment tool in education in the health profession. Understanding faculty perceptions of the OSCE regarding fairness, validity, reliability, and effectiveness is ess...
The objective of this review was to critically evaluate the available literature on the development of periodontal ligament organoids. Articles concerning periodontal ligament organoids were considered eligible. References were selected in a two-phas...
Objective: To compare the survival of narrow (<3.75 mm) implants and standard diameter (≥3.75 mm) implants supporting the same multiple fixed prostheses and mirroring real-world clinical scenarios. Methods: This is a controlled clinical trial w...
Objectives: To assess the impact of PVS impression material viscosity and implant angulation on the three-dimensional accuracy of implant casts in a partially edentulous situation using the closed-tray technique. Materials and Methods: Three epoxy re...
Background/Objectives: Trauma from occlusion (TFO) is a modifying factor in periodontal disease progression, yet its morphometric impact on mandibular molars remains underexplored. The crown–root ratio (CRR), traditionally used in prosthodontic...
Background/Objectives: Digital Smile Design software tools facilitates aesthetic planning and improves communication between clinicians, patients, and dental laboratories. These software tools have been developed to support facial and dental analysis...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate whether the addition of pressurized carbon dioxide (PCD) influences the antimicrobial efficacy of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm in root canals and dentinal tubules. Met...
Objectives: to compare the clinical effectiveness, safety, and aesthetic outcomes of different laser systems used for the treatment of oral vascular malformations. Materials and Methods: This review followed JBI guidelines and adhered to the PRISMA (...
Background/Objectives: We aimed to assess the bond strength of AH Plus Jet (AH) and an epoxy resin-based root canal sealer prototype (K-0189) adhered to three different obturation points. Methods: A total of 120 single-rooted teeth were selected afte...
Background/Objectives: The maxillary labial frenum (MLF) is a connective tissue structure attaching the upper lip to the maxillary alveolar process. Its morphology varies significantly among individuals and is often most prominent during early childh...
Artificial intelligence is an emerging tool that is being used in multiple fields, including dentistry. An example of this is the diagnosis of periodontal bone loss by analyzing two-dimensional (2D) radiographs (periapical, bitewing, and panoramic)....
Background: Bonded composite bite turbos are an efficient tool in the treatment of deep bite malocclusion. Patient satisfaction with orthodontic appliances has been correlated with treatment success. The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of...
Background/Objectives: Oral mucositis (OM) is an extremely common and debilitating side effect in patients undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT). As such, managing this condition is an obligatory component for their supportive car...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by partial or complete blockage of the upper airway during sleep, leading to disrupted airflow and fragmented sleep. Maxillary expansion has emerged as a promising treatment op...
Objectives: The increasing popularity of electric scooters (E-scooters) has led to a rise in trauma-related injuries, particularly in the craniofacial region. This study aims to compare dentoalveolar trauma (DT) patterns between E-scooter and bicycle...
Background/Objectives: Within the minimum intervention oral care (MIOC) delivery framework, the management and improvement in the esthetics of enamel white spot lesions (WSLs) are recommended. This study evaluated the chemomechanical and morphologica...
Objective: Our aim was to investigate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and dental care experiences of adults with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Methods: In 2023, adults with CP and their caregivers from four Australian states completed questio...
Objective: To evaluate the effects of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) on adhesive bonding in Class II composite restorations in vitro. Methods: Forty-eight standardized Class II cavities were assigned to six groups (n = 8), varying in phosphoric acid c...
Background/Objective: Orthodontic mini-implants (MI) create new niches that may alter the oral microbiota and modulate host immune responses. While clinical inflammation is not always evident, microbial and molecular changes may precede visible signs...
Background/Objectives: Preventive oral health education plays a key role in preparing future healthcare professionals to promote and maintain good oral hygiene. Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP) is a structured, personalized educational pr...
Background/Objectives: Composite resins are widely used in restorative dentistry due to their aesthetic properties and ease of handling. Preheating prior to light polymerization has been proposed to improve flowability, degree of conversion, and mech...
Background: Dental caries arise from a multifactorial interplay between microbial dysbiosis, host immune responses, and enamel degradation visible on radiographs. Deep learning excels in image-based caries detection; however, integrative analyses tha...
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are linked with poor oral health outcomes, yet data on oral health status, behaviors, and awareness among CVD patients in Odisha remain scarce. This study aimed to assess the self-reported oral health status...
Background: The craniofacial region is functionally unique, with close interaction between muscles and bones during mastication, speech, and facial expression. Although myokines, muscle-derived signaling molecules, are increasingly being studied in r...
Background: This case series study aims to evaluate the spontaneous eruption of impacted canines following diode laser disinclusion surgery without orthodontic traction, and to analyze the correlation with five prognostic factors: age, sex of the pat...
Background: Inherited epidermolysis bullosa (EB) includes a group of rare genetic disorders affecting the skin and mucous membranes. These disorders are characterized by extreme fragility and blister formation after minimal or no trauma. Oral and sys...
Background/Objectives: The laser beam absorption and thermal relaxation time (TRT) in oral tissues are key to optimizing treatment parameters. The aim of this study is to (1) evaluate, in an ex vivo study, the percentage of attenuation and transmitta...
Background/Objectives: The use of collagen-based scaffolds in dentition tissue engineering has gained significance and importance in the field as they are structurally equivalent and biologically compatible with the native extracellular matrix (ECM)....
Background: Accurate facial proportion analysis is essential for therapeutic planning in dentistry. This study aimed to evaluate the Planmeca ProFace 3D scanner’s accuracy by comparing its digital measurements to analog caliper measurements. Me...
Background/Objectives: When solving the problems of installing zygomatic implants after partial or full maxillectomy with subsequent attachment of a removable overdenture (ROD), computer simulation based on the finite element method (FEM) is an effec...
Background: Children affected by unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) represent a therapeutic challenge requiring the development of novel therapies, such as the implant of a bioengineered tissue—BIOCLEFT—or the use of nasoalveolar mold...
Background/Objectives: While dentistry plays a critical role in promoting oral health, it also contributes significantly to environmental degradation through high energy consumption, water usage, and reliance on disposable, non-recyclable materials....
One of the most significant public health issues of the twenty-first century is antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is responsible for thousands of deaths each year and undermines the efficacy of commonly used antibiotics. In dentistry, the frequen...
Background/Objectives: Standard dental practice is being reshaped by digital technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as one of the most challenging recent innovations. Methods: The present study assessed the interest of Romanian de...
Background: Partial edentulism presents an ongoing clinical challenge, and the optimal choice of prosthetic rehabilitation remains a topic of debate. Purpose: This review compares three abutment configurations for removable dentures—natural tee...
Background: The endodontic management of patients with complex systemic conditions represents a significant clinical challenge, particularly in cases involving combined endodontic-periodontal lesions and extensive root resorptions. This case report,...
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