Research Papers
Cyclic di-AMP alleviates periodontitis by activating PI3K/Akt/Nrf2 pathways.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology • 2025 • Vol. 15
Emerging research demonstrates the regulatory effects of c-di-AMP, a bacterial-derived small molecule secondary messenger, on host immune responses and promoting resistance against infection-related …
Li, J; Li, Q; Li, Y
Evaluation of volumetric wear loss and pain scores of the digitally and conventionally manufactured occlusal splints for individuals with sleep bruxism.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2025 • Vol. 33
INTRODUCTION: According to the latest international consensus in 2018, sleep bruxism is the activity of the masticatory muscles during sleep characterized by rhythmic or non-rhythmic teeth clenching …
Abbasgholizadeh, Z; Kahramanoglu, E; Smail, S
Oropharyngeal carcinomas induce circulating monocytes to express a TAM-like pro-tumor expression profile that suppresses T-cell proliferation.
Frontiers in immunology • 2025 • Vol. 16
INTRODUCTION: Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) recruited from circulating monocytes drive tumor-growth and establish an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). Initial events in transition…
Arazi, A; Bonagura, V; DeVoti, J
Peroxide-Free Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle-Based Photocatalytic Bleaching: In Vitro Study on Bovine Teeth.
BioMed research international • 2025 • Vol. 2025
Objective: This study is aimed at assessing the bleaching efficacy of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticle suspensions at different concentrations and exposure times for photocatalysis and evaluating…
de Paula, D; Feitosa, V; Mesquita, L
Association between decreased p53 expression, elevated serum CagA levels, and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) • 2025 • Vol. 80
OBJECTIVE: p53 is a key tumor suppressor, aCnd loss of p53 function promotes the progression of many cancers. Helicobacter Pylori (HP) is mainly involved in the progression of gastric carcinoma, but …
Lin, M; Wang, J; Yao, X
Knowledge, Awareness and Adverse Effect of Poor Oral Health and Periodontal Status in Pregnant Women - An Evaluative Study.
Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research • 2025 • Vol. 36 (1)
BACKGROUND: During pregnancy, an interim increase in estrogen and progesterone levels is found responsible for the enhanced frequency and intensity of gingival inflammation. The risk of various compl…
Mamatha, S; Surabhi, D
Advanced superimposition method to evaluate the marginal and internal fit of ceramic crowns fabricated using heat pressing techniques.
PeerJ • 2025 • Vol. 13
BACKGROUND: Digital technologies can enhance the success of permanent crowns. The present study aimed to evaluate marginal adaptation and internal fit of permanent crowns fabricated using stereolitho…
Addas, M; Alhudiry, A; Alqahtani, N
Papain associated with root planing in treatment of periodontitis.
Brazilian dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 36
Although subgingival scaling and root planing (SRP) are the "gold standard" treatment for periodontitis, these processes may remove excessive cement, exposing dentin and causing hypersensitivity, or …
Fischer, R; Rocha, L
Comorbidities in people living with HIV/AIDS and their impact on outpatient dental care.
Brazilian oral research • 2025 • Vol. 39
The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of comorbidities among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV) attending a dental outpatient clinic and discuss the impact of these comorbiditi…
Andrade, N; Bartholo, M; Gallottini, M
Probability of referral to curative dental treatment in a preventive pediatric dentistry program.
Brazilian oral research • 2025 • Vol. 39
Preventive maintenance in pediatric dentistry is essential for monitoring oral health and promoting healthy habits. This study aimed to evaluate how the frequency of follow-up appointments, as well a…
Abreu, L; Assuncao, C; Auad, S
Vibrational characteristics of iVAC and three ultrasonic metallic inserts: analysis by laser Doppler vibrometry.
Brazilian oral research • 2025 • Vol. 39
The iVAC system combines ultrasonic activation with negative-pressure irrigation, highlighting the importance of determining its vibration characteristics. This study aimed to evaluate the oscillatio…
Akisue, E; Alves, M; Candeiro, G
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles and chlorhexidine mouthwashes on the colonization of microflora and oral health during orthodontic treatment: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
Dental press journal of orthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 30 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Fixed orthodontic appliances facilitate microbial adhesion and plaque accumulation. Although chlorhexidine has proven to be the most effective antiplaque and antigingivitis agent, it ha…
Bisht, S; Khera, A; Raghav, P
As Seen on Social Media: Mixed-Methods Analysis of Bell's Palsy Perspectives.
ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties • 2025 • Vol. 87 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Bell's palsy can cause functional and psychosocial impairment, traditionally evaluated via surveys such as the Facial Clinimetric Evaluation (FaCE) Scale. Social media is a newer way to…
Greene, J; McCarty, B; Modi, R
Pandemic-driven shift: increase in silver diamine fluoride utilization among Medicaid-enrolled children during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Frontiers in public health • 2025 • Vol. 13
INTRODUCTION: Untreated dental caries remains a significant public health issue, particularly among children and adolescents from low-income families, where disparities persist. The COVID-19 public h…
Chalmers, N; Meyer, B; Shoff, C
Dynamic Smile Evaluation Following Twin Block Appliance Therapy in Class II Division 1 Malocclusion - A Prospective Study.
Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research • 2025 • Vol. 36 (1)
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Smile analysis is a determinant tool for the assessment of orthodontic treatment outcome. This study aimed to evaluate and compare dynamic smile before and after twin block the…
Duggal, I; Kakkar, S; Rai, P
Programming Articulator for Rehabilitating Loss in Vertical Dimension using a Customized Bifunctional Incisal Jig.
Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research • 2025 • Vol. 36 (1)
While performing any prosthodontic rehabilitation, the accuracy of diagnostic wax-up is proportional to the predictability of end treatment result, as it forms a template for the provisional as well …
Aggarwal, A; Kaushik, A; Khurana, P
Overall success rate of permanent teeth pulpotomy using ProRoot MTA: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
PLoS One • 2025 • Vol. 20 (4)
INTRODUCTION: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the success rate of pulpotomy in permanent teeth using ProRoot MTA. METHODS: An unrestricted search was carried out in 6 elect…
De-Deus, G; Martins, J; Pinto, K
Association between receiving the Aksi Bergizi Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) intervention and hygiene behaviors among secondary school students in Padang, Indonesia.
PeerJ • 2025 • Vol. 13
BACKGROUND: The Government of Indonesia and UNICEF introduced the Aksi Bergizi Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) intervention to promote healthy eating and hygiene behaviors among adolesc…
Nindrea, R; Wichaidit, W
Nutritional deficiencies in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics • 2025 • Vol. 21 (1)
INTRODUCTION: This study investigates nutritional deficiencies as potential markers in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs), includi…
Alam, M; Haque, Z; Kumar, A
Asymptomatic isolated cardiac metastasis in treated tongue carcinoma: A rare case report.
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics • 2025 • Vol. 21 (1)
Cardiac metastasis from tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is rare and typically occurs as part of disseminated disease. Seven months' after completing treatment and loco-regional disease control, …
Afreen, A; Anand, A; Dandekar, M