2026 August - 71 articles
Background: To date, several studies have confirmed the fact that over 700 species of microbiota interacts with host, modulating immunity, controlling the homeostasis environment, and thus maintaining systemic condition. Dysbiosis in the subgingival...
Background/Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the methodological quality, translational limitations, and clinical applicability of current artificial intelligence (AI) applications in periodontology and to propose a framework for validated prediction a...
Background/Objectives: Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent and preventable childhood diseases worldwide. Despite universal access to free dental care in Saudi Arabia, preventable oral diseases remain common, highlighting persistent gaps i...
Background/Objectives: Basic sciences form the conceptual foundation of dentistry, yet their delivery in dental curricula varies worldwide. As demographic shifts, growing healthcare complexity and scientific advances continue to reshape the dental pr...
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical accuracy and patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) of robotic-assisted full-arch implant rehabilitation performed with an autonomous robotic implant system. Materials and Methods: Six consecutive edentulous patients r...
Background/Objectives: This study evaluated the influence of sintering conditions and acidic environments on the wear of 5 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia (5Y-ZP). Methods: Sixty zirconia specimens were divided into two sintering groups (conventional...
Background/Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the pulp space morphology (PSM) of both first and second mandibular premolars in a sample of a Greek population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Two hundred and ninety nine CBCTs...
Objectives: The aim was to evaluate the mechanical, physical, and surface properties, as well as the microstructure, of three direct resin composites with different formulations (CLEARFIL AP-X, MAJESTY ES Flow, and MAJESTY ES-2) from the same manufac...
Intraluminal unicystic ameloblastoma is characterized by tumor proliferation confined to the cystic lumen, without invasion of the supporting connective tissue, a feature that has led some authors to regard it as particularly suited to conservative s...
Background: Vertical implant positioning may influence peri-implant health outcomes and long-term stability; however, the impact of baseline vertical implant positioning relative to adjacent teeth remains unclear. The aim of this systematic review an...
Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a widely used clinical approach for managing bone defects associated with periodontal disease in dogs, employing barrier membranes to selectively direct tissue regeneration. The performance of these membranes is infl...
Background: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a severe late complication of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, associated with impaired bone healing, infection, pain, and exposed bone. Periodontal disease may contribute to ORN by maintaining inflammato...
Background: Biodentine has emerged as a promising calcium silicate-based material for vital pulp therapy in primary teeth. This case series describes short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of Biodentine pulpotomy followed by immediate stainles...
Background/Objectives: Mastication may influence oral mucosal immunity; however, its association with postprandial salivary secretory immunoglobulin A (s-IgA) dynamics remains unclear. This pilot study examined the association between mean chewing co...
Background: Accurate three-dimensional positioning of dental implants is fundamental for long-term prosthetic success. While static guided surgery and traditional dynamic navigation present intrinsic limitations related to physical bulk or hand–eye c...
Objective: To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) distraction systems in reducing pain perception and dental anxiety during pediatric pulp therapy procedures. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted...
Background: Objective assessment of preclinical dental practices remains challenging, as it requires consistency, transparency, and standardization in the evaluation of practical competencies. Rubrics have been proposed as useful tools for improving...
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic factors influencing oral hygiene habits and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among complete denture wearers at Kuwait University Dental Clinic (KUDC). Methods: A cross-secti...
Background/Objectives: Oral diseases are a major public health challenge and share behavioral and socioeconomic determinants with other noncommunicable diseases. Although physical activity has been proposed as one of these shared determinants, eviden...
Background: CAD/CAM dental ceramics are widely used for indirect restorations because of their favorable esthetic properties, biocompatibility, and mechanical performance. However, long-term exposure to thermal fluctuations, moisture, and cyclic load...
Background/Objectives: This in vitro study evaluated the fracture resistance of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) resin-matrix ceramic crowns cemented with three adhesive resin cements and three novel resin-modified gla...
Background/Objectives: Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly when accompanied by mandibular retrognathia, presents as a complex, multifactorial condition. Dentofacial orthopedic treatment (DOT) has gained increasing clinical attention...
Background/Objectives: Dental trauma is recognized as a global public health problem due to its prevalence and psychosocial consequences. This study aimed to verify the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in practitioners of combat sports and whe...
Background/Objectives: Pulp necrosis in immature permanent teeth arrests root development, leaving an open apex, thin, divergent dentinal walls, and an unfavorable crown-to-root ratio that predisposes the tooth to fracture and complicates endodontic...
Temporomandibular disorders are frequently associated with orofacial pain, functional limitations, and psychosocial factors that may contribute to persistent symptoms. Kinesiophobia, or fear of movement, may influence mandibular function and rehabili...
Introduction: One of the fundamental principles of modern medicine, including dentistry, is prevention. However, if treatment is not initiated, tooth loss can occur, necessitating the use of dental prostheses to restore the function and aesthetics of...
Background and Objectives: Achieving optimal soft-tissue aesthetics is a paramount challenge during an apicoectomy of the maxillary central incisors. This article presents a novel modification of the Eskici Vertical Flap, designed to minimize scar fo...
Background: Geranium robertianum L. (GR) is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Geraniaceae family, widely distributed across temperate regions of Europe, Asia, North Africa, and America. It has been used in traditional ethnomedicine for...
Background/Objectives: Dental implant and guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedures rely on successful bone healing and remodeling. Systemic metabolic factors, including vitamin D deficiency and elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), m...
Background/Objectives: One of the most common oral surgery procedures performed in dentistry is the removal of third molar teeth (3M). Complications of both retention and removal of third molars are associated with potentially preventable hospitalisa...
Background/Objectives: Meta-analyses of endodontic microsurgery (EMS) report pooled success rates of 90–94%, which is now a reference point for clinical decisions. These estimates are often applied beyond the follow-up intervals and imaging con...
Background/Objectives: This study evaluated the adaptation of a novel filling material, Odne®Fill (ODNE, Dübendorf, Switzerland), to instrumented root canal walls using micro-computed tomography. Methods: Fourteen extracted human molars (six...
Objectives: To systematically evaluate the influence of connector design and pontic span length on the mechanical performance of zirconia fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines (...
Background/Objectives: Glass-hybrid and high-viscosity glass ionomer systems were developed to address limitations of conventional glass ionomer cements. This in vitro study compared post-thermocycling Vickers hardness and microleakage of a coated gl...
Background/Objectives: Gingival recession frequently affects the anterior mandibular region. Anatomical features, such as thin buccal bone, narrow keratinized gingiva, and root proximity, increase susceptibility to periodontal disease. Recession can...
Background: Achieving a three-dimensional seal of the root canal system is considered essential for long-term endodontic success. Because no clinically acceptable threshold for void formation has been established, comparisons with clinically validate...
Background/Objective: Root canal debridement is limited by complex anatomy and the apical vapor lock phenomenon, reducing smear layer removal. This study evaluated the effect of a 5 µm zirconia microparticle suspension used with sonic, passive...
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) comprise a heterogeneous group of pain and dysfunction conditions involving the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, and related structures. Although occlusal interference has long been discussed in relation...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of oral Bacillus subtilis (BS) on alveolar bone loss, intestinal morphology, and gut microbiota in a mouse model of ligature-induced periodontitis. Methods: A total of 24 male C57BL/6...
Background/Objective: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming healthcare and has emerged as a promising tool in pediatric dentistry. This narrative review examines the methodological foundations, current applications, limitations, a...
Background/Objectives: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represent a special population whose characteristics may adversely affect both their own and their families’ quality of life. These characteristics include poor oral health,...
Background: The aim of this in vitro study was to examine the effect of the sterilization process on two different two-piece intra-oral scan bodies (ISBs) using three-dimensional (3D) analysis. Methods: Two identical 3D-printed models with three anal...
Background/Objectives: The longevity of tooth-supported overdentures depends on the retentive stability of attachment systems, yet limited evidence exists on the performance of non-metallic CAD-CAM fabricated mini ball attachments. This study aimed t...
Background/Objectives: Provisional restorations are essential for maintaining oral function, esthetics, periodontal health, and patient comfort during prosthodontic treatment. This study evaluated current clinical practices, material preferences, fab...
Background/Objectives: To evaluate the clinical and microbiological effects of adjunctive gaseous ozone therapy combined with full-mouth ultrasonic debridement and scaling and root planing (FMUD–SRP) in patients with generalized periodontitis....
Background/Objectives: Three-dimensionally (3D) printed resins are increasingly used for removable orthodontic appliances, but how their mechanical reliability changes in the oral environment is unclear. This study evaluated the effect of bio-ageing...
Background: Digital workflows in implant prosthodontics continue to evolve, yet standardized protocols integrating clinician-driven abutment customization and peri-implant soft-tissue conditioning remain limited. This pilot study aimed to present and...
Background/Objectives: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is now responsible for the majority of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCCs), an HPV-related cancer of direct relevance to the dental profession; oral-health providers may be well-positioned...
Background and Objectives: This narrative review aims to evaluate the correlation between dental luting cements, peri-implantitis and the molecular mechanisms governing tissue destruction, with a specific focus on the role of autophagy and nanotechno...
Background/Objectives: Transcrestal sinus floor elevation (TSFE) includes several surgical approaches that differ in access, instruments, and force delivery. Existing meta-analyses often combine these approaches. This umbrella review examined methodo...
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