2026 August - 31 articles
Background: The global prevalence of oral disease including dental caries varies significantly across different regions, and South Africa is no exception. Although dental caries is a major public health concern, it is largely preventable through the...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of UVC irradiation on the adhesive strength between a CAD/CAM composite resin block and dentin and to apply UVC to dental care. Methods: CAD/CAM composite resin blocks were sectioned,...
Background: Periodontitis and psoriasis are chronic inflammatory diseases that share common risk factors and immune-mediated pathogenic pathways, suggesting a potential bidirectional relationship. Periodontal inflammation contributes to systemic infl...
Background and Objectives: This scoping review aims to synthesize evidence on clinical and non-clinical factors associated with malpractice claims in implant dentistry and to identify strategies for prevention. Materials and Methods: A literature sea...
Background/Objectives: Surgical periodontal therapy is frequently performed when residual periodontal pockets persist after scaling and root planing (SRP). This study compared the clinical outcomes of SRP alone and SRP followed by surgical periodonta...
Aim: Root canal treatment preserves the natural tooth and avoids the consequences of extraction, yet its acceptance depends on public knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions. This cross-sectional online survey assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and exp...
Background: Surgical removal of jaw cysts may result in bone defects that compromise local structural integrity and delay spontaneous regeneration. Photobiomodulation (PBM) has been proposed as a minimally invasive intraoperative adjunct capable of m...
Background: Dementia is a major geriatric syndrome associated with nutritional vulnerability and functional decline among older adults. This study aimed to compare oral functional impairment, nutritional risk, and functional dependence according to d...
This narrative review aimed to summarize the contemporary evidence regarding the integration of periodontal and prosthodontic treatment. A narrative literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, including s...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp) toothpaste on dentinal tubule surface area, elemental composition, and microhardness of mechanically exposed dentin....
Background/Objectives: The impact of non-fluoride trace metals (NFTMs) in drinking water on oral health remains an under-explored area of environmental health. This scoping review maps global evidence on the associations between non-fluoride trace me...
Background/Objectives: We analyzed 6555 written motivational interviewing (MI) skill attempts from 437 second-year dental students to (a) construct an inductive taxonomy of skill-enactment errors, (b) test whether error prevalence decreased after ins...
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic orofacial pain condition characterized by persistent burning sensations in the absence of consistently identifiable pathology. This mismatch between severe symptoms and inconclusive findings challenges conven...
Background: This study investigated the association between different teaching modalities and undergraduate dental students’ confidence during the transition from simulation-based training to clinical practice, as well as perceived preparedness...
Background/Objectives: Sjögren’s disease (SjD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by a wide range of clinical manifestations, often leading to delayed diagnosis. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical and laborat...
Background: Peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors are among the most common developmental anomalies affecting the anterior dentition and are frequently associated with Bolton tooth-size discrepancies and severe crowding. Treatment planning in these p...
Background/Objectives: Radiation protection in dental medicine is based on the principles of justification and optimization, yet available evidence indicates inconsistent application of these principles in everyday practice. The aim of this systemati...
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the chromatic effect of two post-curing protocols, (1) manufacturer-recommended standard post-curing (SPC) and (2) standard post-curing plus an additional post-curing cycle (APC), on three types...
Background: Composite attachments play a key role in clear aligner biomechanics; however, their structural stability and wear behavior under repetitive insertion–removal cycles remain poorly understood. Limited evidence exists regarding how com...
Background: Severe maxillary atrophy remains a major challenge for implant-supported rehabilitation, often requiring complex grafting procedures or zygomatic implants associated with increased surgical morbidity. Advances in digital planning and addi...
Background/Objectives: One-piece (monoblock) dental implants are increasingly used, particularly in patients with limited bone availability. Prosthetic alignment is often achieved via plastic deformation of the titanium implant. This study aimed to e...
Background/Objectives: This study compared the capabilities of four periodontal assessment instruments (CP11 probe, WHO probe, explorer, and #11/12 explorer) to detect subgingival calculus and assess calculus morphology when used by dental hygienists...
Background/Objectives: In vitro simulation of dental wear is essential for preclinical evaluation of dental materials, but available devices differ widely in operating principles and simulated oral conditions. This scoping review mapped devices used...
A 66-year-old female patient was referred to the oral surgery unit for the enucleation of a radicular cyst centered at the apex of the necrotic tooth 12. Initial panoramic and intraoral periapical radiographs suggested a persistent periapical cystic...
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and periodontitis are chronic inflammatory conditions. Periodontitis may amplify low-grade systemic inflammation in people with T2DM. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) reflects this inflammatory b...
Background/Objectives: Metal artifacts from dental implants degrade CBCT image quality and may impair detection of peri-implant bone defects. Zirconia implants produce stronger artifacts than titanium due to its higher atomic number. This study evalu...
Background/Objectives: The critical role of oral hygiene in overall health has driven efforts to improve oral hygiene practices. Novel devices employing electric-based technologies have emerged as powerful allies to conventional mechanical approaches...
Background/Objectives: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is an important periodontal pathogen whose biofilm formation and bacterial aggregation contribute to colonization and persistence within the oral cavity. This study aimed to generate r...
Radiation-induced periodontitis represents an underrecognized and mechanistically complex toxicity of head and neck radiotherapy, arising from the interplay of oxidative stress, inflammatory dysregulation, impaired bone remodeling, and epithelial bar...
Background/Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine condition in women. The impacts on oral and dental health have not been explicitly articulated. This study aimed to ascertain the association between serum asprosin leve...
Background: Gorlin–Goltz syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant condition with characteristic craniofacial and odontogenic anomalies. Orofacial alterations in childhood may precede dermatological findings, highlighting the relevance of early ort...
