Interventions and management modalities of pediatric halitosis have been suggested in the literature, however, the effect of full mouth rehabilitation (FMR) under general anesthesia (GA) on pediatric halitosis was not reported. Therefore, the present...
Background: Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) includes a group of inherited disorders that affect enamel formation, both in quality and quantity. It may cause anomalies in a number of teeth or a group of teeth, or it may be present in the whole dentition....
The introduction of digital dentistry and CAD/CAM technology has redefined treatment concepts in implant dentistry—computer guided implant placement has become routine practice, and CAD/CAM prostheses are now commonplace. These advances in trea...
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to show a standardized four-step technique that can offer individually personalized full-mouth therapy for each complex dental patient with erosive tooth wear resulting from bulimia nervosa, focusing o...
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a multifactorial, chronic pain condition with neuropathic and psychogenic mechanisms. Cortical activation as well as sustained attention and executive functions have proven to be affected by chronic pain. The main obje...
The materials available today allow for extensive oral rehabilitations in a non-invasive way, and often an orthodontic preparation is useful and, thanks to the use of clear aligners, is predictable and comfortable. A preliminary study of the wax-up,...
A 60-year-old male patient presented seeking replacement of missing posterior teeth and improvement of his smile. Clinical findings included partial edentulism, bilateral posterior crossbite, secondary caries, defective restorations, anterior and pos...
4 March 2022
CAD/CAM technologies have been embedded into the fabrication of removable partial denture (RPD). Various materials such as zirconia and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) are developed for subtractive manufacturing. As for additive manufacturing, dental pro...
Background: The treatment of head and neck cancer primarily involves surgical tumor removal combined with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. It often leads to significant side effects, impacting the anatomical structures of the oral cavity and resulti...
Dental implants have become a well-established treatment modality for the management of complete and partial edentulism. Recent advancements in dental implant systems and CAD/CAM technologies have revolutionized prosthodontic practice by allowing for...
The impairment of aesthetic function leads to a decreased quality of life. An unaesthetic smile due to excessive gingival exposure demands, most of the time, a complex treatment in which the objective is the vertical reduction of the amount of expose...
25 September 2020
Background: Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI) is a complex anomaly, not only by its structure but by treatment approach. The treatment protocol depends on the severity, behavior, and the age of the patient. Case Description: This paper presents two sib...
The incidence of tooth wear has steadily increased in all Western populations during the past decades. A through-care strategy, extendable for a lifetime, has become crucial to prevent the extensive loss of sound dental structure and to make an event...
With the advancement in ceramic restorations bonded to the tooth structure, the treatment has become a practicable and conservative option to restore teeth with shape alteration owing to the high demand for aesthetics, with minimum tooth preparation....
Objective: Familial isolated hypoparathyroidism is a rare genetic disorder due to no or low production of the parathyroid hormone, disturbing calcium and phosphate regulation. The resulting hypocalcemia may lead to dental abnormalities, such as ename...
Dental fluorosis is a common disorder caused by excessive fluoride intake during tooth development. The esthetic consequences of dental fluorosis can negatively affect oral health-related quality of life and have lasting psychosocial effects. In seve...
In recent years, vibrational devices have been introduced in order to reduce patient discomfort in some situations such as orofacial pain, orthodontic therapy, and injection of local anaesthetics. This article aims to review the clinical experience g...
Background: In recent years, thanks to the improvement of adhesive techniques, patients affected by tooth wear, related to erosion and/or parafunctional habits, can undergo restoration by adding only what has been lost of their dentition (additive ap...
The chance to critically and microscopically inspect the quality of bonded restorations once they are delivered to the patient after several pre-cementation steps is rare or nonexistent. Replicas of in-service restorations can provide a wealth of inf...
Background: Complex implant reconstructions in patients with residual dentition due to periodontitis is a challenging task in many aspects. Methods: This study shows a full digital workflow combining 3D printing, guided implant placement, intraoral s...
Background/Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of molar absence and the need for limited preprosthetic orthodontic treatment in the situation of lateral molar edentulism in adult patients. Methods: The need for orthodonti...
Background: Severe trismus and post-oncologic maxillary defects often prevent conventional zygomatic implant placement. This study evaluates a novel implant specifically designed for reverse insertion (from the zygoma toward the oral cavity) and asse...
Dental implants are a reliable alternative to treating edentulism. In clinical situations where the dentition has been severely affected by partial edentulism, advanced wear, or periodontal disease, establishing important occlusal elements such as th...
Dental implant-supported prosthesis are widely used in oral reconstruction of totally edentulous patients. Nonetheless, one of the most common failures in these cases is caused by overloading from improper occlusion. The aim of this work was to deter...
Background/Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the response accuracy and quality of three AI chatbots—GPT-4.0, Claude-2, and Llama-2—in answering multiple-choice questions in prosthodontic and restorative dentistry. Methods: A total o...
Background: All-on-six implants are a reliable and efficient full-arch restoration option in patients with atrophic maxilla. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the distribution of stress surrounding implants and adjacent osseous str...
Ceramic dental implants, particularly one-piece zirconia, offer a biocompatible and aesthetic alternative to titanium, with high strength and improved oral hygiene. By eliminating the implant–abutment micro-gap, they reduce bacterial accumulati...
Background and Objectives: Oral rehabilitation seeks to enhance mastication, a vital component of oral function that is compromised by tooth loss. This study aimed to assess the degree of improvement of masticatory performance in partially edentulous...
Background: Oral disabilities occur due to tooth loss. This study aimed to investigate oral and systemic factors related to diet in elderly residents receiving domiciliary dental care. Methods: The subjects were 74 consenting residents. Survey items...
Polymeric liners are materials commonly used in prosthodontics to reshape denture surfaces contacting the soft tissues of the oral cavity. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of different cleaning methods on two polymeric materials used...
Palatally impacted canines are usually challenging to treat in terms of both biomechanics and possible side effects. Different therapeutic approaches have been reported with or without the use of temporary anchorage devices, including the canine-firs...
9 March 2022
Purpose: Nasal disuse and mouth breathing are associated with negative structural, functional, postural, occlusal, and behavioural changes. While there is some research to suggest that nasal breathing exercises can reduce mouth breathing, clinical pr...
Background and Objectives: Functional sequelae following head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment frequently impair swallowing, mouth opening, speech, cervical and shoulder mobility, and overall quality of life. Although rehabilitation is increasingly re...
Optimal functional outcomes in oncologic patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA) of the tongue and floor of the mouth require good lingual mobility, adequate facial competence, the cheek suction effect and dental rehabilitation with osseointegra...
Restricted mouth opening (trismus) is one of the most common complications following head and neck cancer treatment. Early initiation of mouth-opening exercises is crucial for preventing or minimizing trismus. Current methods for these exercises pred...
End-stage masticatory muscle fibrosis may occur following trauma, resulting in the inability to open the mouth for eating, drinking, panting and vomiting. Following MRI and EMG confirmation of end-stage muscle fibrosis, a bilateral wedge ostectomy wa...
Background: Three-dimensional (3D) facial scanning is an objective, non-invasive method for quantifying facial soft-tissue changes following complete denture (CD) rehabilitation. Reliable quantification of these changes in completely edentulous patie...
Background: Malnutrition is a significant concern for head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, as treatment often impairs mastication, causes dysphagia, and alters taste and smell, leading to reduced food intake and a diminished quality of life. Thus, th...
Scars following burns can often prove complex to manage, particularly when crossing joints or special areas such as the head and neck, due to contractures. This case report discusses the individualised care and rehabilitation provided to a burn patie...
Facial anatomical structures are not easily accessible to manual palpation. The aim of our study is to objectively assess temporomandibular joint and perimandibular muscles dimensions by means of sonographic measurements before and after dry needling...
Background: The present article describes a step-by-step maximally digitalized workflow protocol with computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in partial-arch edentulous patients rehabilitated with fixed dental prostheses and...
We performed pulmonary function (PF) tests and factors affecting PF evaluation in 120 patients with inhalation injury to evaluate the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in burn patients with inhalation injury. Patients were randomized into pulm...
23 October 2022
The purpose of this article was to evaluate reported oral and mucosal complaints among seniors residing in institutionalized 24-h care of the Municipal Center for Older and Dependent People (MHCOD) and the 3-month rehabilitation program of the Daily...
20 April 2022
Demographic ageing is a global growing process and the quality of ageing is an important parameter in this process. The aim of the study was to analyse the distribution of remaining dentition in relation to oral hygiene indicators among elderly peopl...
Background/Objectives: Restricted tongue mobility may require lingual frenotomy; postoperative scarring can cause secondary restriction, making rehabilitation relevant. We evaluated tongue mobility and pressure after frenotomy with adjunctive myofasc...
Head and neck cancer survivors frequently experience nutritional challenges, and proper rehabilitation should be offered. The trial objective was to test the effect of a multidisciplinary residential nutritional rehabilitation programme addressing ph...
Background: The neonatal behavioral assessment scale (NBAS) was primarily developed to aid in the assessment of full-term neonates. The aim of this study was to detect if the NBAS was also valuable in the assessment of preterm neonates. Materials and...
Background/Objectives: To characterize clinical values obtained from a digital jaw tracking system during the functional assessment of mandibular movements in patients undergoing prosthetic rehabilitation. Methods: Ten patients undergoing prosthetic...
In this study, the flexural behavior of notched steel beams retrofitted with CFRP is investigated. Two series of tests, including W200 × 22 and W14” wide-flange notched beams rehabilitated with externally bonded (EB) CFRP are evaluated un...
The objective of this study was to compare marginal bone loss, surgical and clinical complications, and dental implant survival rate in bilateral maxillary sinus augmented by autologous or porcine xenograft. A randomized controlled clinical trial usi...
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