2026 February - 25 articles
Objectives: The present study evaluated the efficacy of a preparation based on bacterial lysates of Streptococcus oralis, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Fusobacterium nucleatum in the treatment of experimental periodontitis in rats, compar...
Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by progressive destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as key post-transcriptional regulators of immune and inflammatory res...
Background: Periodontitis is a disease characterized by the destruction of periodontal tissue and tooth loss. The molecular mechanisms behind this disease, however, are not clearly understood. Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent, lipid peroxidation-driv...
Objective: Bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) is a craniofacial malformation often associated with anatomical and functional impairments, including a shallow oral vestibule in the premaxillary region. This condition requires a vestibuloplasty to r...
Objective: This study was intended to evaluate the effects of the case-based learning (CBL) and Sandwich teaching methods in clinical practice of prosthodontics. Methods: 82 fifth-year students who were undertaking clinical practice of prosthodontics...
Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a severe and multifactorial condition historically linked to dental procedures. Current evidence shows that most cases arise from complex host–microbe interactions and biofilm colonization on damaged e...
Background/Objectives: Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in early childhood, and traditional preventive strategies often fail to achieve sustained risk reduction without individualized management. The Caries Management...
Studies on links between Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) and use of dental services among UK children are lacking. This study aimed to assess the relationship between OHRQoL and dental attendance in 12- and 15-year-old children in the UK...
Iatrogenic maxillary sinusitis accounts for a significant proportion of unilateral sinus infections. This report describes a 36-year-old HIV-positive patient with Serratia marcescens chronic left maxillary sinusitis and ethmoiditis caused by migratio...
Objectives: To compare artificial intelligence (AI) crown design with expert or non-AI computer-aided (CAD) design for single-unit tooth and implant-supported crowns across efficiency, marginal and internal fit, morphology and occlusion, and mechanic...
Background: The progressive aging of the population has led to an increased prevalence of chronic diseases and polypharmacy, with arterial hypertension representing one of the most frequent conditions. Consequently, the management of vital signs duri...
Background/Objectives: This article presents a novel approach that combines the Palatal Silicone Key and Injection Molding techniques as a viable alternative for complex anterior cases with high esthetic demands, where layering multiple shades is ess...
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the influence of saliva on the adhesion of C. albicans to various obturator prosthetic materials. Methods: This in vitro study investigated C. albicans adherence using clinical isolates, including one isola...
Objectives: The aim of this study was to present and describe a digital workflow integrating Digital Smile Design (DSD) with computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and additive manufacturing technologies for the fabrication of d...
Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate oral health knowledge, self-perceived oral status, hygiene behaviors, prevalence of dental injuries, and mouthguard use among Croatian basketball players and coaches. Materials and Methods: A t...
Objectives: To assess the utility of Microsoft Copilot, a generative AI tool, in providing meaningful differential diagnosis and management strategies comparable with those generated by a board-certified radiologist using cone beam computed tomograph...
Objectives: This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate and compare the therapeutic effects of Right Angle Maxillary Protraction Appliance (RAMPA) therapy on nasal airway volume in pediatric patients, specifically differentiated by their baseline ra...
Background: Cognitive aging is a physiological process that involves gradual and mild changes in mental functions. When these changes significantly affect cognitive performance, it is considered cognitive decline. Objective: This analytical cross-sec...
Background/Objectives: The purpose of this in vitro study is to evaluate the effect varying palatal vault depths have on the accuracy of complete maxillary denture bases fabricated using additive manufacturing technology. Methods: One hundred complet...
Objective: This is the first population-based study to separately examine whether preventive and treatment dental visits modify the association between stressful life events and toothache. Psychological stress may alter health-seeking behaviors and p...
Background: The time from mastication to swallowing is used as an indicator of masticatory and swallowing functions. However, there have been no reports on reasonable eating times associated with eating satisfaction. Clarifying the reasonable time fo...
Background/Objectives: Dental malocclusions are often treated with appliances made of metal alloys. These alloys biodegrade in oral cavity and release toxic metals such as nickel and chromium. This study aimed to assess nickel and chromium content in...
Background/Objectives: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication of antiresorptive and antiangiogenic drugs with no consensus on optimal treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of MRONJ patien...
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the educational value of YouTube videos presenting information on pediatric orthodontic treatments, specifically clear aligners, fixed braces, and lingual braces. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was cond...
Background/objectives: Zirconia dental implants are increasingly recognised as an alternative to titanium implants due to their biocompatibility and aesthetics. Initially developed as one-piece systems, zirconia implants have evolved into two-piece d...
