Research Papers
Accuracy of second and third molar maturity indices, Olze, Haavikko, and Demirjian methods for 14- and 16-year-old age thresholds assessment in Croatian children and adolescents.
International journal of legal medicine • 2024 • Vol. 138 (6)
This study explores the reliability of four established legal age threshold estimation approaches in a Croatian sample. We applied Haavikko stages, Demirjian stages, Olze's third molar eruption stage…
Anic-Milosevic, S; Banjsak, L; Brkic, H
Airway management in infants with Robin sequence in the United Kingdom and Ireland: A prospective population-based study.
Pediatric pulmonology • 2024 • Vol. 59 (11)
OBJECTIVE: There is currently no consensus about managing upper airway obstruction (UAO) in infants with Robin sequence (RS), in terms of treatment efficacy or clinical outcomes. This study describes…
Cortina-Borja, M; Javadpour, S; Knowles, R
Mini-implant assisted palate expansion and digital design in junctional epidermolysis bullosa and amelogenesis imperfecta: Case report.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 44 (6)
BACKGROUND: Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is one of the four major types of EB caused by genetic variants in the genes coding the proteins of the lamina lucida. All patients with this major …
Kramer, S; Olivares, A; Veliz, S
Evaluation of the biomechanics of Aramany class I obturators of different designs using numerical and experimental methods. Part I: Retention and associated stress.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 132 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Studies on the biomechanics of obturators in the currently used designs of Aramany class I defect are lacking. Also, modifications of the designs presently used in unilateral pa…
Abdullah, J; El-Anwar, M; Husein, A
The Identification of Oral Cariogenic Bacteria through Colorimetric Sensor Array Based on Single-Atom Nanozymes.
Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) • 2024 • Vol. 20 (45)
Effective identification of multiple cariogenic bacteria in saliva samples is important for oral disease prevention and treatment. Here, a simple colorimetric sensor array is developed for the identi…
Chen, X; Khan, M; Yang, W
Close relationship with the glandular capsule: a highly sensitive diagnostic indicator of major salivary gland metastatic malignancies in ultrasound.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2024 • Vol. 53 (8)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the ultrasound (US) characteristics of metastatic malignancies (MM) in the major salivary glands and to assess the diagnostic value of the close relationship with the gland…
Bai, D; Hong, L; Huang, S
Apical periodontitis as an aggravating factor for the severity of rheumatoid arthritis: An animal study.
International endodontic journal • 2024 • Vol. 57 (11)
AIM: The present study investigated the influence of apical periodontitis (AP) on the severity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using a Wistar rat model. METHODOLOGY: Forty male Wistar rats were distribu…
Cassimiro, C; Damiani, B; da Silva, E
Bite hard: Linking cranial loading mechanics to ecological differences in gnawing behavior in caviomorph rodents.
Journal of anatomy • 2024 • Vol. 245 (5)
The mammalian skull is very malleable and has notably radiated into highly diverse morphologies, fulfilling a broad range of functional needs. Although gnawing is relatively common in mammals, this b…
Becerra, F; Buezas, G; Cisilino, A
Bond strength of recently introduced computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing resin-based crown materials to polyetheretherketone and titanium.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 132 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Several additively and subtractively manufactured resin-based materials indicated for interim and definitive fixed dental prostheses have been launched. However, knowledge of th…
Cakmak, G; Dede, D; Donmez, M
Surface roughness, wear, and abrasiveness of printed and milled occlusal veneers after thermomechanical aging.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 132 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Occlusal veneers are a conservative method of reestablishing vertical dimensions of occlusion (VDO) for worn teeth. A restorative material used for occlusal veneers should have …
El Kateb, M; Ghoneim, M; Holiel, A
Influence of denture-bearing conditions on masticatory function and patient-reported outcomes measures.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2024 • Vol. 51 (11)
PURPOSE: To investigate the influence of different denture-bearing conditions on the masticatory function and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) of complete denture wearers. METHODS: Sixty ede…
da Silva, W; Del Bel Cury, A; Girundi, A
Syndecan-4 inhibition attenuates cartilage degeneration in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2024 • Vol. 51 (11)
BACKGROUND: Syndecan 4 (SDC4), a type I transmembrane proteoglycan, serves as a critical link between chondrocytes and the extracellular matrix. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the role of SDC…
Chen, X; He, F; Lu, L
Artificial intelligence and dental age estimation: development and validation of an automated stage allocation technique on all mandibular tooth types in panoramic radiographs.
International journal of legal medicine • 2024 • Vol. 138 (6)
Age estimation in forensic odontology is mainly based on the development of permanent teeth. To register the developmental status of an examined tooth, staging techniques were developed. However, due…
Buyukcakir, B; Claes, P; Delande, L
Emerging nanozyme therapy incorporated into dental materials for diverse oral pathologies.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2024 • Vol. 40 (11)
OBJECTIVE: Nanozyme materials combine the advantages of natural enzymes and artificial catalysis, and have been widely applied in new technologies for dental materials and oral disease treatment. Bas…
Liang, J; Shi, R; Song, W
Risk of immediate postoperative fever in PFAPA patients undergoing tonsillectomy.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2024 • Vol. 45 (6)
OBJECTIVE: Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome is the most common periodic fever syndrome in children. Tonsillectomy is considered a potential tre…
Chi, D; Madgar, O; Shaffer, A
Minimum Fascia-Tumour Distance for Differentiating Deep Lobe From Superficial Lobe Benign Parotid Tumours: A Retrospective Study and Meta-Analysis.
Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery • 2024 • Vol. 49 (6)
BACKGROUND: This study was designed to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of the minimum fascia-tumour distance (MFTD) in distinguishing deep-lobe benign parotid tumours from superficial-lobe tumours t…
Chang, C; Chang, K; Lee, Y
Second molar eruption disturbances in borderline extraction orthodontic patients.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2024 • Vol. 166 (5)
INTRODUCTION: Nonextraction treatment is associated with a greater prevalence of third molar impactions, whereas data on second molars are lacking. This study investigated whether there is a differen…
Christensen, J; Jacox, L; Mitchell, K
A bioactive and anti-bacterial nano-sized zirconium phosphate/GO (nZrP/GO) composite: Potential use as a coating for dental implants?
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2024 • Vol. 40 (11)
OBJECTIVE: Dental implants fabricated from titanium have several limitations and therefore, alternative materials that fulfil the criteria of successful dental implant (bioactivity and anti-bacterial…
Al-Noaman, A; Rawlinson, S
Antimicrobial effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a catechin abundant in green tea, on periodontal disease-associated bacteria.
Archives of oral biology • 2024 • Vol. 167
OBJECTIVE: Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a catechin abundant in green tea, exhibits antibacterial activity. In this study, the antimicrobial effects of EGCG on periodontal disease-associated bac…
Abiko, Y; Higuchi, M; Takahashi, N
Applicability of terahertz spectroscopy in dentistry: a scoping review.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2024 • Vol. 138 (5)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the scope, nature, and extent of the applicability of terahertz (THz) spectroscopy in dentistry. STUDY DESIGN: A scoping review was conducted following the 5-st…
Costa, R; Da Silva, C; Gomes, A