Research Papers
Efficacy and mechanisms of concentrated growth factor on facial nerve rehabilitation in a rabbit model.
Biomaterials science • 2025 • Vol. 13 (4)
Accelerated rehabilitation following facial nerve injury presents unique clinical challenges. This study evaluates the therapeutic effects of concentrated growth factor (CGF) on facial nerve recovery…
Hou, Z; Li, J; Shang, W
Exploring spatial dose information in the parotid gland for xerostomia prediction and local dose patterns in head and neck cancer radiotherapy.
Biomedical physics & engineering express • 2025 • Vol. 11 (2)
Purpose. To investigate the relationship between spatial parotid dose and the risk of xerostomia in patients undergoing head-and-neck cancer radiotherapy, using machine learning (ML) methods.Methods.…
Chao, M; Liu, J; Liu, T
FTO-associated osteoclastogenesis promotes alveolar bone resorption in apical periodontitis male rat via the HK1/USP14/RANK pathway.
Nature communications • 2025 • Vol. 16 (1)
Alveolar bone resorption (ABR) is a key pathological manifestation in the development of apical periodontitis (AP) and contributes to the AP-associated tooth loss among AP patients in the clinic. How…
Chen, D; He, Q; Li, J
Suppression of SIGMAR1 hinders oral cancer cell growth via modulation of mitochondrial Ca(2+) dynamics.
Molecular biology reports • 2025 • Vol. 52 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral cancer is the most common malignancy of the oral cavity and facial region, affecting the mucosal and epithelial surfaces in the mouth and lips. Unfortunately, OC is often associated …
Baban, B; Chagas, H; Chagas, P
Reliability generalization meta-analysis of Cronbach's alpha of the oral impacts on daily performance (OIDP) questionnaire.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pooled estimates of Cronbach's alpha of the Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) questionnaire and explore the moderators that could have influenced the overall estimat…
Chenna, D; Kumar, N; Kumar, V
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Persian version of the oral health values scale.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The decisions individuals make regarding oral health reflect their values. Prioritizing oral and dental health is essential for public health. This study aimed to evaluate the validity an…
Khalaji, M; Mirzaei, K
Updates on Caries Management in the Primary and Permanent Dentition.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2025 • Vol. 61 (2)
Caries is still one of the most prevalent diseases affecting children and adults worldwide [...].
Schmoeckel, J
Convertible Hydrogel Injection Sequentially Regulates Diabetic Periodontitis.
ACS biomaterials science & engineering • 2025 • Vol. 11 (2)
Diabetes exacerbates periodontitis by overexpressing reactive oxygen species (ROS), which leads to periodontal bone resorption. Consequently, it is imperative to relieve inflammation and promote alve…
Hu, Y; Li, H; Li, J
Mapping cell diversity and dynamics in inflammatory temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis with pain at single-cell resolution.
JCI Insight • 2025 • Vol. 10 (3)
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) osteoarthritis with pain is a highly prevalent disorder affecting patients' quality of life. A comprehensive understanding of cell type diversity and its dynamics in pai…
Chang, Q; Chen, J; Chen, J
Smartphone-Based Telemonitoring for Better Oral Health With Toothbrushes: 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of medical Internet research • 2025 • Vol. 27
BACKGROUND: A toothbrush device that telemonitors toothbrushing is a technologically advanced solution providing personalized feedback on toothbrushing habits and oral hygiene. These devices integrat…
Choi, Y; Kim, J; Park, W
Longitudinal evaluation of the oral conditions of individuals with intellectual disabilities attending special Olympics events in Italy.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
The present study aimed to evaluate longitudinally the oral conditions of athletes with intellectual disabilities who participated in at least 2 Italian editions of Special Olympics with a minimum fo…
Allievi, C; Carmagnola, D; Dellavia, C
Dentofacial deformities as independent predictors of sleep disorders: a cross-sectional study of young adults.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Sleep disorders (SDs), a public health concern, can lead to critical physiological conditions, and are associated with mental and behavior problems such as psychosocial stress, smoking, a…
Li, Y; Liu, L; Liu, X
Detection of dental caries under fixed dental prostheses by analyzing digital panoramic radiographs with artificial intelligence algorithms based on deep learning methods.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of detecting dental caries under fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) through the analysis of panoramic radiographs utilizing convolutional ne…
Atsu, S; Ayan, E; Ayhan, B
Dental implants coated with BMP-2- and alpha-tocopherol-loaded nanofibers enhance osseointegration.
International journal of pharmaceutics • 2025 • Vol. 670
Dental implants are widely used to treat edentulism, but the extended osseointegration period can increase infection risk, potentially causing peri-implantitis or implant failure. Bone morphogenetic …
Armagan, G; Azizoglu, G; Karasulu, H
Dynamic photoelastic analysis of stress distribution in simulated canals using different heat-treated flat-side rotary instruments.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (2)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the stress produced by three heat-treated flat-side prototype rotary instruments and a non-flat side instrument on the internal walls of simulated canals with …
Alcalde, M; de Carvalho, K; Fernandes, F
Peripheral blood immune cell levels differ with the stage and grade of periodontitis in systemically healthy individuals.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To explore the level of peripheral blood immune cells in patients with different stages and grades of periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 229 periodontitis patients and 36 pe…
Cao, G; Dai, D; Huang, S
Effect of different restorative design on stress concentration of lithium disilicate and monolithic zirconia endocrown on a mandibular molar - a finite element analysis.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this simulation study was to evaluate effect of different restorative design on stress concentration of endocrown. Different restorative materials were used on a mandibular…
Hegde, C; Karn, G; Shetty, M
Impact of the severity and extension of dental caries lesions on Turkish preschool children's oral health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Dental caries is a prevalent oral disease affecting young children, leading to significant negative impacts on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study aims to evaluate th…
Bolat, D; Hatipoglu, O; Kurt, A
Clinical study on horizontal bone augmentation using an alveolar mucosa-periosteal bone flap.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
The current study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the alveolar bone mucosa- periosteal bone flap technique in horizontally augmenting the alveolar ridge during dental implant placement. This ret…
Cheng, Y; Liu, S; Lu, L
Morphometric Comparison of Two Implants with Different Macrogeometries Placed Immediately in the Anterior Maxilla-A Randomized Clinical Trial with up to 6 Months of Follow-up.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2025 • Vol. 40 (1)
PURPOSE: To compare the morphometric results of immediate implants with a cylindrical (conventional) or triangular neck placed in Type 1C sockets in the anterior maxilla, with 6 months of osseointegr…
Braga, A; Correia, F; Faria-Almeida, R