Research Papers
Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in the Brazilian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2025 • Vol. 43 (4)
This systematic review aimed to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in the Brazilian population, with studies that used the RDC/TMD or DC/TMD as diagnostic tools. A total of 63…
Melo, A; Melo, J; Melo, V
Central effects of trigeminal electrical stimulation.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2025 • Vol. 43 (4)
This is a review of the literature on the main neuromodulation techniques, focusing on the possibility of introducing sensory threshold ULFTENS into them. Electro neuromodulation techniques have been…
Altamura, S; Cattaneo, R; Di Nicolantonio, S
Psychosocial Adjustment Experiences Among Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Survivors: A Qualitative Study.
Cancer nursing • 2025 • Vol. 48 (4)
BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has serious effects on the daily lives and psychosocial adjustment of survivors. In particular, psychosocial problems are a prominent concern. OBJECTIVE: Th…
Fan, Y; Jiang, J; Yan, M
Effect of printing orientation on mechanical properties of 3D-printed orthodontic aligners.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2025 • Vol. 86 (4)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess differences in the fundamental mechanical properties of resin-made three-dimensional (3D) printed orthodontic aligners according to the printing orien…
Camenisch, L; Eliades, T; Makou, O
Age distribution of East Asian TMD patients and age-related differences in DC/TMD axis I findings.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2025 • Vol. 43 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The pattern of age distribution in East Asian temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients and age-related differences in DC/TMD diagnostic subtypes/categories were evaluated. SUBJECTS AND M…
Fu, K; Kim, S; Lee, B
Breathing changes following mini-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expander treatment in late adolescent or adult patients : Assessment of objective and subjective functional breathing changes.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2025 • Vol. 86 (4)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess objective and subjective breathing changes in adult patients who underwent maxillary skeletal expansion with the mini-implant-supported maxillary skeletal…
Colak, O; Combs, A; Dominguez-Mompell, R
Effects of aging on attachment of Candida albicans to conventional heat-polymerized, CAD-CAM milled, and CAD-CAM 3D-printed acrylic resin bases.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2025 • Vol. 34 (6)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess Candida albicans attachment on conventionally fabricated (polymethylmethacrylate, PMMA), CAD-CAM milled, and 3D-printed acrylic resin bases pre- and post-…
Hamlin, C; Hernandez-Feldpausch, M; Jung, G
Virtual Reality Simulation of Airway Management Post-Cleft Palate Surgery: A Model for Sustainable and Equitable Education.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2025 • Vol. 62 (7)
BackgroundThe effectiveness of virtual-reality (VR) simulation-based training in cleft surgery has not been tested. The purpose of this study was to evaluate learners' acceptance of VR simulation in …
Alcon, A; Arnold, A; Diaz, A
Novel Technique for Median Cleft Lip Comprising the Simultaneous Formation of the Columella, Philtrum, and Cupid's Bow.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2025 • Vol. 62 (7)
Numerous surgical techniques for median cleft lip repair have been described; however, most cause excessively sharp peaks or the collapse of Cupid's bow. We report a technique for median cleft lip re…
Fujito, H; Kimura, N; Matsuda, S
Early Utilization of Ketorolac in Cleft Palate Repair.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2025 • Vol. 62 (7)
ObjectiveTo determine the effect of ketorolac on opiate requirement and hospital length of stay after palatoplasty.DesignThis was a retrospective chart review.SettingThis study was completed at an ur…
Michalowski, A; Modi, V
Effect of different instrumental techniques and clinical experience on shade matching.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2025 • Vol. 34 (6)
PURPOSE: Many factors can affect the aesthetics of dental restorations, including the instrumental techniques used in shade matching, and can lead to clinical failure. The aim of this study was to in…
Albayrak, B; Saygili, S; Sulun, T
Biomechanics of Dental Implantation in the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca): A Comparative Study Using Finite Element Analysis.
Journal of veterinary dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 42 (4)
Giant pandas have a high incidence of tooth wear, loss, and fracture since their diet is specifically bamboo. Dental implantation is a common treatment for tooth loss in humans while rarely reported …
Deng, L; Li, C; Li, D
Survival rate, bond, and fracture strength of laminate veneers bonded to different tooth substrates: A systematic review of in vitro studies.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2025 • Vol. 34 (6)
PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate how different tooth substrates affect the survival rate, shear bond strength, fracture strength, and mode of failure of laminate veneers (LVs). METHODS: This sys…
Algabri, R; Alghauli, M; Alnazzawi, A
Benefits of Dental Scaling and Polishing in Adults: A Rapid Review and Evidence Synthesis.
JDR clinical and translational research • 2025 • Vol. 10 (3)
BACKGROUND: This rapid review assessed evidence to inform policy on the clinical effectiveness and optimal frequency of dental scaling and polishing (S&P) for adults, including those with low incomes…
Al-Waeli, H; Matthews, D
Effect of Electrical Stimulation of Lingual Nerve on Xerostomia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
JDR clinical and translational research • 2025 • Vol. 10 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Xerostomia is a subjective sensation of dry mouth affecting millions of people worldwide. Current management has limitations, often causing side effects. This study aims to investigate …
Chen, L; Dong, Y; Ji, Z
Assessment of chronic overlapping pain comorbidities for the management of temporomandibular disorders: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.
Physiotherapy theory and practice • 2025 • Vol. 41 (7)
BACKGROUND: Chronic painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a functional pain syndrome that embodies a spectrum of clinical manifestations and expresses great complexity through the coexistence…
Alvarez Bustins, G; Bara-Casaus, J; Justribo-Manion, C
Appraising the life-course impact of Epstein-Barr virus exposure and its genetic signature on periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology • 2025 • Vol. 96 (7)
BACKGROUND: Periodontitis arises from a multifaceted interplay of environmental variables and genetic susceptibility, where microbial infection plays an indispensable part. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) e…
Bai, Y; Cao, Y; Chen, Q
Surgical Treatments for Facial Aberrant Reinnervation Syndrome: A Systematic Review.
Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine • 2025 • Vol. 27 (4)
Background: Facial aberrant reinnervation syndrome is characterized by aberrant facial muscle reinnervation after facial nerve injury producing facial synkinesis, hypertonicity, and muscle spasm. Obj…
Dey, J; Fearington, F; Randall, N
Dental Health Adjuncts and Care: Exploring Access Among Asylum Seekers and Refugees in London, United Kingdom.
JDR clinical and translational research • 2025 • Vol. 10 (3)
AIMS: This work examines and describes dental health among people seeking asylum and refugees (PSAR) who are evaluated by the Respond service. This includes access to and use of oral health products,…
Chowdhury, H; Cinardo, P; Eisen, S
Artificial intelligence with counseling on the treatment outcomes and quality of life in periodontitis patients.
Journal of periodontology • 2025 • Vol. 96 (7)
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the effects of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted dental monitoring (DM) with and without health counseling on the treatment outcomes and oral health-related quality of lif…
Chen, C; Huang, C; Huang, H