Research Papers
Electron dose optimisation based on tumour thickness and shape for photon multi-leaf collimated megavoltage electrons.
Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine • 2025 • Vol. 220
This study developed an optimisation method that considers tumour thickness for modulated electron radiation treatment (MERT) at a treatment distance of 60 cm. It comprises forming a tumour bed matri…
du Plessis, F; van Eeden, D
Deep convolutional neural networks for early detection of interproximal caries using bitewing radiographs: A systematic review.
Evidence-based dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 26 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To thoroughly review Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for detecting interproximal caries with bitewing radiographs. DATA: Data was collected from studies that utilized Deep Convolutiona…
Annrose, J; Domilin Shyni, I; Mahizha, S
Management strategies for pulpitis in vital permanent teeth in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 26 (3)
PURPOSE: Vital pulp treatment (VPT), including pulp capping and pulpotomy, is a conservative approach designed to maintain pulp vitality and health in reversible and partially irreversible pulpitis c…
Asgary, S; Shamszadeh, S; Shirvani, A
Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of Quadratic-Linear Correlations Between Cephalometric Measurements and Profile Esthetics in Adult Orthodontic Patients.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (3)
INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Modern orthodontics prioritises the soft tissue paradigm as the main treatment goal. This study used quadratic and/or linear regression to identify cephalometric variables rela…
Chavanavesh, J; Kanpittaya, P; Pornsirianand, V
Ornidazole Regulates Inflammatory Response and Odontogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Cells.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (3)
AIM: This study aimed to explore the potential of ornidazole as an alternative treatment for pulpitis, focusing on its effects on human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) and macrophages. We assessed the cyto…
Li, Z; Shi, H; Xie, S
Long-Term Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Care Delivery in Poland: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (3)
INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare systems, including dentistry. This retrospective analysis aims to evaluate long-term changes in the spectrum of perf…
Czajka-Jakubowska, A; Laganowski, K; Nijakowski, K
Effects of dental prostheses and occlusal force on adverse health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults lacking functional dentition: The Longitudinal Study of the Tsurugaya Project.
The journal of nutrition, health & aging • 2025 • Vol. 29 (6)
OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to examine the longitudinal association between combination of remaining natural teeth (RNT) and functional teeth (FT) or occlusal force (OF), with functional disab…
Hattori, Y; Hozawa, A; Kogure, M
Co-Occurring Pemphigus Vulgaris and Lichen Planus in the Oral Mucosa.
The Australasian journal of dermatology • 2025 • Vol. 66 (4)
We present a case series of six patients with co-existing oral pemphigus vulgaris and lichen planus to further characterize the relationship between these two conditions. The findings suggest that co…
Gao, Y; McClatchy, J; Scardamaglia, L
Survival of dental restorations performed under general anesthesia in special needs patients. Report from a 15-year experience.
Minerva dental and oral science • 2025 • Vol. 74 (3)
BACKGROUND: Longevity of dental restorations (DR) in the general population is well discussed in the literature. Evaluation of survival of DR in special needs patients (SNP) is less frequently report…
Appendino, P; Buttiglieri, S; Della Ferrera, F
Comprehensive Analysis of Orthodontic Treatment Effects on the Oral Microbiome, Metabolome, and Associated Health Indicators.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (3)
INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Effects of orthodontic treatments on oral health, particularly on the microbiome and metabolome, are not well understood, and this study aims to clarify these influences using …
Chen, W; Li, D; Liang, H
High prevalence of oral cavity parasites and its related risk factors in Iranian children with stomatitis; A case-control study.
Archives of oral biology • 2025 • Vol. 174
OBJECTIVE: This study for the first time seeks to assess the prevalence, socio-economic characteristics, and risk factors associated with oral cavity parasites (Entamoeba gingivalis (Eg) and Trichomo…
Baharvand, P; Doulatshah, F; Jafrasteh, A
Efficacy of Ultrasonic Cleaning Products With Various Disinfection Chemistries on Dental Instruments Contaminated With Bioburden.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The effective cleaning of reusable dental instruments that removes organic bioburden is a crucial process in infection prevention and control in dental clinics. Despite widespread use, th…
Khan, S; Kiran, R; Seneviratne, C
New Insights Into the Correlation Between Necroptotic Activation and Neutrophil Infiltration in Pulpitis.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (3)
BACKGROUND: Pulpitis is a significant dental concern characterized by inflammation of the dental pulp, often causing severe pain and potential tooth loss. Immune infiltration and necroptosis, both im…
Chen, X; Chen, Z; Dang, L
Retrospective study of morphological and functional analysis of mandibular reconstructions using iliac and fibular flaps.
Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 126 (3S)
OBJECTIVE: This retrospective study aims to evaluate and compare the morphological and functional characteristics of mandibular reconstructions performed using iliac and fibular flaps to determine th…
Chen, J; Deng, W; Diarra, D
Detailed evaluation of the risk of infraorbital nerve injury in postoperative maxillary cyst surgery.
Auris, nasus, larynx • 2025 • Vol. 52 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Postoperative maxillary cyst (POMC) develops as a delayed complication after radical surgery. The infraorbital nerve (ION) is a terminal branch of the trigeminal nerve and is one of the lo…
Akiyama, K; Fukumura, T; Hoshikawa, H
Characteristics of teeth and patients receiving root canal treatment in National Dental PBRN practices: Comparison between Endodontist and general dentist practices.
Journal of dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 157
PURPOSE: To describe and compare patient and tooth characteristics determined prior to treatment among those receiving root canal treatment (RCT) from general dentists (GD) versus endodontists within…
Fellows, J; Funkhouser, E; GILBERT, G
Acetylshikonin induces cell necroptosis via mediating mitochondrial function and oxidative stress-regulated signaling in human Oral Cancer cells.
Bioorganic chemistry • 2025 • Vol. 159
Human oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) represents a significant global health challenge, with conventional treatments showing limited efficacy in improving patient survival rates. To investigate t…
Botcha, L; Chang, T; Chuang, P
Virtual Articulator Software: Accuracy, Usability, and Clinical Applicability: A Systematic Review.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (3)
INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Virtual articulator software platforms have gained popularity in dentistry for simulating dental articulations, but a comprehensive comparison of their accuracy, user-friendlin…
Alshoail, H; Heboyan, A; Kanji, M
Analysis of Adverse Events Associated With Dental Local Anaesthetics Using Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System Data.
International dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 75 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Local anaesthetics (LAs), almost indispensable aspect of dental practice for pain-free procedures, occasionally leads to worrisome adverse events (AEs). We aimed to compare serious and non…
Akici, A; Apari, A; Aydin, V
Accuracy of complete arch nonsplinting and noncalibrated splinting implant scanning techniques recorded by using five intraoral scanners.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 133 (6)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Splinting implant scan bodies (ISBs) has been reported to improve the accuracy of intraoral scanners (IOSs) compared with nonsplinting methods. However, the accuracy of commerci…
Barmak, A; Cascos, R; Gomez-Polo, M