Oral, Volume 5, Issue 2

Background: Class II Division 1 malocclusion is often characterized by an increased overjet, which has traditionally been considered a negative predictor of aesthetic outcomes, treatment efficacy, and long-term stability. Although early two-phase tre...

Background/Objectives: Orthodontic camouflage is a treatment strategy designed to address mild to moderate skeletal discrepancies through dental compensation when growth modification or orthognathic surgery (OGS) is unsuitable or declined by the pati...

Interim fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) play a crucial role in maintaining oral stability during the construction of final FDPs. Traditionally, interim FDPs were fabricated using conventional methods. However, advancements in digital dentistry have in...

Background/Objectives: Although there is a general consensus that patients should have dental evaluation before heart valve surgery, data on the extent and complications of this evaluation are scarce. The objective was to analyze safety and feasibili...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the knowledge and attitudes of dentists and dental students regarding the early diagnosis of oral cancer. Study Design: Data were collected using a questionnaire administered to students on an integ...

Objective: This study evaluated the efficacy of a novel interproximal fluoride delivery device, Cav-Aid^®, in remineralizing initial proximal caries, comparing it with conventional fluoride treatments. Methods: Initial caries lesions were produced...

This Special Issue of Oral exemplifies a broad range of problems in oral health and the delivery of oral healthcare, ranging from treating the fear of dental care to the detection of oral lesions by artificial intelligence [...]

Odontogenic myxofibroma (OMF) is a rare, benign, and slow-growing tumour arising from odontogenic ectomesenchyme. Despite its low prevalence, accounting for approximately 0.5% to 17.7% of all odontogenic tumours worldwide and 3.1% in specific regiona...

Background/Objectives: Dental anomalies can manifest as a consequence of developmental defects and/or genetic influences, which disrupt the normal functioning of the oral cavity and present in various forms. Cases of fusion, gemination and concrescen...

Background: The rapidly growing elderly population in Sri Lanka faces multiple challenges, including the ill effects of tooth loss. Tooth loss and denture wear could both affect the amount and variety of food intake of the elders, leading to a state...

Aim: This study aimed to determine the oral health profile of children with autism spectrum disorder and to analyze the impact of their oral health status on their personal quality of life and the quality of life of their families. Materials and Meth...

Background/Objectives: Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) has emerged as a valuable immunosuppressive agent used in the management of oral mucocutaneous diseases, particularly in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, such as pemphigus vulgaris (PV), oral...

Background: Mandibular movement is inherently complex, involving both lateral and vertical components. In older adults, this complexity is compounded by diminished neuromuscular coordination and reduced proprioceptive feedback, often impairing effect...

Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of rapid palatal expansion (RPE) treatment on vertical craniodentofacial characteristics and upper airway dimensions in individuals with crossbites and skeletal discrepancies. Subjects and Methods: The study...

Objective: This study aims to evaluate cell proliferation capacity and micronuclei incidence in the presence of nickel–chromium (Ni-Cr)-based dental alloys, with and without the addition of beryllium (Be). The use of these alloys in dental pros...

Objectives: This study evaluated the dental and alveolar bone stress distribution of a mandibular Kennedy Class I restored with a bilateral implant-assisted removable partial denture (IARPD) compared with a conventional removable partial denture (CRP...

Background: Dental fluorosis (DF) is an irreversible alteration of tooth enamel formation caused by excessive fluoride (F) consumption during tooth growth, leading to skeletal fluorosis development due to the high F content of tap water, which should...

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a multifactorial condition defined as an adverse drug reaction that results in progressive jawbone destruction and necrosis in individuals treated with certain medications, occurring without a hi...

Background/Objectives: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming dentistry by offering advanced solutions to improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment planning, and advance patient care. However, as AI becomes more prevalent in dental practi...

Aim: Class II Division I malocclusion poses significant challenges in orthodontics. The combination of a Herbst appliance and miniscrew anchorage emerged as a practical solution to improve skeletal and dental outcomes. This study employed finite elem...

Introduction: Salivary biomarkers have been extensively studied in relation to oral disease, such as periodontal disease, oral cancer, and dental caries, as well as systemic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological dis...

On 24 February 2024, Italian physicians, dentists and oral care specialists, students, nurses, psychologists, dental hygienists, and other professionals met (live or online) to discuss controversial issues about medication-related osteonecrosis of th...

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is transforming dentistry by enabling precise and personalized treatments in prosthodontics, orthodontics, and endodontics. However, challenges such as high costs, material limitations, and post-processing requirements...

The objective of this scoping review was to map out the cultural themes related to oral health practices, beliefs, and experiences in Nigeria; explore mythologies about oral health in Nigeria; identify the perceived cultural significance of oral heal...

Background: Mucostatic impressions have been always indicated in thin, sharp, or flabby ridges, and have been addressed for their beneficial effect on long-term residual ridge stability. Nonetheless, a purely mucostatic impression was not possible un...