2026 February - 59 articles
Background/Objectives: Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type (ENKTCL-NT), is a rare and extremely aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that most frequently involves the nasal cavity and upper aerodigestive tract. Primary isolated oral manif...
Background/Objectives: Digital technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly used in undergraduate dental education, yet international variations in adoption and governance remain insufficiently described. This study aimed...
Background/Objectives: The prominent role the internet plays in being a source of dental information prompts qualitative evaluation of relevant online content. This study aimed to explore patients’ experience regarding periodontal graft surgery...
Background: This observational ambispective longitudinal international study explored dentists’ practices and patient records concerning dental caries risk management across four European countries (Bulgaria, Greece, Poland and Portugal). Metho...
Objectives: Combining mechanical plaque control, the physical removal of oral biofilm, with chemical plaque control, the use of agents to inhibit biofilm formation, is effective in preventing periodontal disease. Chlorogenic acid (CGA) found in coffe...
Background/Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of at-home bleaching on color stability (ΔE) and surface roughness (Ra) of a single-shade nanohybrid composite, an ORMOCER-based composite, and a conventional nanohybrid resin composite, a...
Background/Objectives: Bisphosphonates, a class of drugs that are widely used in the treatment of neoplastic diseases, can lead to the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This condition is challenging to manage due to...
Background/Objective: Root resective procedures are well established tooth-preserving techniques used when pathology is confined to one root of a multirooted tooth or in the furcation area. Although in recent years implant therapy has become a standa...
Background: Buccal bone dehiscence is a frequent finding during implant placement and often requires horizontal bone augmentation. When combined with immediate loading protocols, concerns remain regarding early implant stability and failure risk. Thi...
Background: Digital technologies, particularly CAD/CAM workflows, have transformed implant prosthodontics by improving the accuracy and efficiency of impression procedures, facilitating clinician–laboratory communication, and supporting the pre...
Background/Objectives: The classification of adhesive systems has historically relied on the type of etching agent and the sequence of application steps, distinguishing etch-and-rinse and self-etch categories. However, these models do not encompass t...
Background/Objectives: Pre-eruptive intracoronal resorption (PEIR) in impacted or unerupted teeth often remains undiagnosed. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of PEIR with the aid of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and prop...
(1) Background/Objectives: Gap formation contributes to the clinical failure of partial crowns. Therefore, it was analyzed at the interfaces between restoration, luting material, and tooth in partial crowns made of lithium disilicate ceramic (LS2) an...
Background/Objectives: Bulk-fill (BF) resin-based composites (RBCs) have become increasingly popular due to their efficient placement. However, there is a lack of comprehensive performance comparisons among commercially available BF RBCs. In standard...
Background: Language serves as a significant barrier to accessing dental services. Dental treatment options are often complex and involve terminology that is unfamiliar to most patients. In some cases, dental students may use technical terms that pat...
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is widely utilized in endodontics for evaluating root canal shaping outcomes, offering critical three-dimensional imaging capabilities. This study aims to assess the differences in apical and root canal preparatio...
Background/Objectives: Accurate three-dimensional (3D) facial scanning is increasingly important in digital dentistry for diagnosis, treatment planning, and virtual patient creation. Multiple facial scanning technologies are available; however, their...
Background/Objectives: Dental implants are a preferred solution for missing teeth, but peri-implantitis remains a major challenge in implant dentistry. This narrative review provides an overview of the therapeutic interventions for peri-implantitis b...
Effective dentist-patient communication underpins care, empowering informed decisions, reducing anxiety, improving efficiency, and fostering trust through clear, accurate, cohesive exchanges. This narrative review used a structured Medline search of...
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of natural products compared with chlorhexidine (CHX) as adjuncts to non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in patients with periodontitis. Materials and Methods: This systematic review w...
Background: Haptic virtual simulation (HVS) has emerged as a promising tool in dental education, yet evidence comparing its performance to conventional preclinical training remains limited. Establishing its effectiveness is essential to support its i...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the cleaning efficacy, biomechanical stress distribution under simulated occlusal loading after instrumentation, and irrigant dynamics of three NiTi rotary systems, namely ProTaper Gold, TruNatomy, a...
Background: The pursuit of a successful dental career extends beyond clinical skills to encompass various personal and professional attributes. Understanding the qualities that define a successful dentist from the perspective of dental students is es...
Background/Objectives: This study compared the marginal fit of CAD/CAM zirconia copings based on digital and conventional impression techniques by using a new method of tooth section examination. Methods: Twenty premolars were prepared for an all-cer...
Background/Objectives: Thymol (THY) is widely used in oral care products for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, but data on its cytocompatibility, potential differential effects on oropharyngeal-derived cells, and mucosal irritation un...
Background: Idiopathic osteosclerosis is a non-expansile bone lesion of unknown etiology, mostly detected incidentally on dental radiographs. It is typically asymptomatic and does not require intervention. Methods: This case report presents a rare cl...
Background/Objectives: Conventional wound care often fails to address the complex pathology of diabetic wounds adequately. Research shows that hyaluronic acid and its derivatives promote tissue regeneration in the later stages of wound healing. We ev...
Background/Objectives: Understanding changes in dental service utilization is vital for planning effective oral health strategies in aging societies. In this study, we aimed to elucidate nationwide trends in major dental procedures in Japan from fisc...
Objectives: Early childhood caries (ECC) remains a significant global health issue. COVID-19 disrupted protective factors such as in-office parental support and routine dental screenings. This study investigates caries prevalence and severity in Hung...
Background: Post-extraction alveolar ridge is an important factor affecting dental implant restoration. Among myriads of bone grafting materials, dentinal grafts are gaining faster popularity among clinicians. Unlike conventional xenografts derived f...
Background: Haptic virtual simulators are increasingly incorporated into dental education, yet it remains unclear whether the sequence of simulation-based and natural-tooth training influences early endodontic skill acquisition. Objective: The object...
Background/Objectives: Marginal fit is a key determinant of the clinical performance of CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided DesignComputer-Aided Manufacturing) inlay restorations. This in vitro study compared the vertical marginal gap (VMG) of three chairside CA...
Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) are widely used biomaterials in periodontal and alveolar regeneration; however, their complementary biological roles across soft- and hard-tissue healing have not been join...
Background/Objectives: It is essential to test the accuracy of artificial intelligence-assisted tools that detect dental pathologies from radiographs. This study aimed to evaluate the test characteristics of an artificial intelligence-assisted convol...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the biological effects of two amelogenin-derived peptides—the leucine-rich amelogenin peptide (LRAP) and a synthetic peptide (SP)—on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) and human bone m...
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the retentive forces and oral health-related quality of life of completely edentulous subjects wearing heat-cured, 3D-printed, and polyamide complete denture (CD) bases at different intervals. Subjects and Metho...
Background: Dental caries and poor oral hygiene remain major public health problems among school-aged children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Teachers play a strategic role in delivering sustainable school-based oral health educat...
Background/Objectives: Root canal instrumentation has a crucial role in the success of endodontic treatment. However, management of curved root canals remains a challenge. This study aimed to compare the performance of four rotatory file systems, Pro...
Background: The piezoelectric saw is a technology used in osteotomies, providing precise and minimally invasive cuts, especially in areas close to vital structures. Despite its advantages, limitations such as prolonged surgical time and restrictions...
Background: Oral health is a key component of general health and quality of life in the elderly. Residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are particularly vulnerable to poor oral health due to multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and dependence on car...
Background/Objectives: The main objective of optimizing the composition of dental implants is to improve tissue compatibility for enhanced biological/biochemical performance. In this context, research on the development of new titanium alloys in dent...
Background: Early childhood caries is closely associated with oral dysbiosis and the proliferation of Streptococcus mutans. Oral probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, have been proposed as ecological modulators c...
Background/Objectives: Artificial teeth in complete dentures are classified according to the materials used: porcelain (PO) or composite resin (CR). However, these materials’ effects on function, patient satisfaction, and quality of life (QOL),...
Background: The majority of cleft palate patients have been reported to suffer from otitis media with effusion (OME). The improvement of velopharyngeal function (VPF) after palatoplasty might be evidence for the improvement of the function of the Eus...
Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of different adhesive systems on the color stability of composite veneers following their exposure to various common beverages. Materials and Methods: A single layer of commercially available adhesives...
Objectives: This study aimed to determine whether surface wear, identified through the superimposition of intraoral scans (IOS), can predict subsurface damage progression detected by optical coherence tomography (OCT) during fatigue testing of comput...
Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the potential link between the use of specific medications and oral adverse drug reactions. Methods: The 100 most frequently prescribed drugs in Germany in 2023 were compiled using the “PharMa...
Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by progressive destruction of tooth-supporting tissues and sustained microbial dysbiosis. Increasing evidence suggests that chronic oral inflammation may be associated with o...
Background/Objectives: Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, making enamel remineralization a key objective in minimally invasive dentistry. This in vitro study compared the remineralization efficacy of five ther...
Background/Objectives: Orthodontically induced root resorption (OIRR) is a well-documented but undesired consequence of orthodontic treatment. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic performance of artificial intellige...
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