Research Papers
Effect of hyaluronic acid gel with and without metronidazole on healing of extraction sockets in diabetic patients-a randomized controlled study.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 29 (1)
BACKGROUND: Diabetic patients are associated with a series of post extraction complications, such as delayed healing, greater risk of infections, persistent pain, dry socket and delayed bone formatio…
Deveswaran, R; Nityasri, A; Prasad, K
Efficacy of collagenated bone substitutes for bone regeneration in two-wall-damaged extraction sockets without barrier membranes.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate ridge dimensional changes following alveolar ridge augmentation in two-wall-damaged extraction sockets without a barrier membrane, using two types of collagenated bone substit…
Cha, J; Jeong, S; Lee, J
Clinical significance of long non-coding RNA MIR155HG genetic variants and susceptibility to oral cancer.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
Oral cancer is a malignant disease with a notably high incidence rate in Taiwan. Recent reports have revealed that MIR155HG polymorphisms play a crucial role in the development of tumorigenesis in hu…
Chuang, C; Hsieh, W; Lin, C
The effect of virtual reality simulators on tooth preparation skills of dental students.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKROUND: It has been considered that the preclinical education may be inadequate in the development of preparation skills of dental students. With technological developments, there is an increase i…
Akat, B; Dundar, B; Gonuldas, F
Clinical course of jaw function recovery following surgical treatment in patients with temporomandibular joint ankylosis- correlation with mouth opening rehabilitation.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
PURPOSE: Treatment of osseous temporomandibular joint ankylosis often requires a surgical procedure. While postoperative rehabilitation is important for prevention of relapse, the contributions of re…
Chiba, M; Ezoe, Y; Nogami, S
An analysis of periodontology theses in Turkiye: Ph.D. vs. specialization program.
BMC medical education • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The cross-sectional study aimed to compare and evaluate the conversion rates of theses and dissertations of Ph.D. and specialization programs of the periodontology department in Turkiye. …
Altindal, D; Gulses, A; Karayurek, E
Mendelian randomization reveals probucol's preventive role in Behcet's disease via circulating metabolites.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
Behcet's disease (BD) is a chronic, recurrent condition for which effective preventive medications are currently lacking. This disease often disrupts lipid metabolism, adversely affecting vascular en…
Hongchen, Z; Jian, L; Jianguang, Z
Fe leaking from orthodontic appliances affects buccal enamel more than lingual during in vitro experiment.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
The presence of trace metals in the oral cavity, whether natural or treatment-induced, may influence enamel properties and health. Evidence suggests that metals released from orthodontic appliances a…
Jagielska, A; Kozub-Budzyn, G; Motyl, S
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of oral cancer in Nigeria.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Oral cancer is ranked among the ten most common cancers in the world and is a growing public health concern in Nigeria. However, the extent of the burden of oral cancer in Nigeria is po…
Akinsolu, F; Alade, O; Eleje, G
Assessment of age using physiological methods: dentin deposition versus tooth wear: A cross-sectional study.
Medicine • 2025 • Vol. 104 (12)
Age is a crucial factor in identifying a person in forensic medicine. Dentition is one of the physiological indicators of chronological age. Radiographic dental age assessment is a simple, noninvasiv…
Abullais, S; Gupta, A; Khateeb, S
Prevalence and characteristics of periodontal surgery procedures in postgraduate periodontic clinics: an epidemiological analysis.
Folia medica • 2025 • Vol. 67 (2)
Periodontal diseases include gingivitis, periodontitis, and peri-implant disease. There are different ways to treat these diseases, such as surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments like gingi…
Akram, H; Alaa, R; Zaidoon, R
Evaluation of Surface Characteristics, Accuracy, and Dimensional Stability of Tooth Preparation Dies Fabricated by Conventional Gypsum and 3D-Printed Workflows.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 25 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the surface characteristics, accuracy (trueness and precision), and dimensional stability of tooth preparation dies fabricated using conventional gypsum and direct light processi…
Ma, C; Tan, F; Tong, X
Effect of Model Resin and Shaft Taper on the Trueness and Fit of Additively Manufactured Removable Dies in Narrow Ridge Casts.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 25 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate how model resin and shaft taper affect the trueness and fit of additively manufactured removable dies in narrow ridge casts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A typodont model with a prepar…
Azpiazu-Flores, F; Borga Donmez, M; Cakmak, G
Investigation on the Effectiveness of Digital Scanning Combined with Reverse Engineering Technology in Demonstrating Full-Crown Tooth Preparation.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 25 (2)
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of digital scanning combined with reverse engineering technology in the demonstration of full-crown tooth preparation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 31 students…
Li, C; Xin, W; Zhao, X
A Case-Control, Split-Mouth Study Comparing Maximum Occlusal Forces in Endodontically Treated Teeth and Vital Counterparts.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 25 (2)
PURPOSE: To compare the maximum occlusal force (MOF) in endodontically treated teeth (ETT) and their vital contralateral counterparts and to evaluate the intraoral factors affecting them. MATERIALS A…
Ahmad, R; Lim, T; Mahmud, M
Effect of high-intensity laser therapy and photobiomodulation therapy on oral lichen planus-a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lasers in medical science • 2025 • Vol. 40 (1)
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Photobiomodulation (PBM) in treating Oral Lichen Planus (OLP), and explores optimal PBM parameter settings. A s…
Bao, J; Bian, J; Chen, M
Long term impact of corrective surgeries for oro-facial clefts on oral health related quality of life - a cross sectional study.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2025 • Vol. 29 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Cleft lip and/or cleft palate (CLP) is among the most prevalent congenital anomalies, with significant long-term impacts on oral health and psychosocial well-being. Despite multiple sur…
Karunakaran, P; Megarasu, D; Pedamally, M
Cyclic increase in the histamine receptor H1-ADAM9-Snail/Slug axis as a potential therapeutic target for EMT-mediated progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Cell death & disease • 2025 • Vol. 16 (1)
The intricate involvement of the histaminergic system, encompassing histamine and histamine receptors, in the progression of diverse neoplasias has attracted considerable scrutiny. Histamine receptor…
Chen, L; Chien, M; Ding, Y
The association of third molars with mandibular incisor crowding in a group of the Yemeni population in Sana'a city: cone-beam computed tomography.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Multiple factors contribute to mandibular incisor crowding. However, the role of wisdom teeth in these irregularities remains a controversial issue among clinicians. Therefore, this study…
Aldhorae, K; Alhaidary, S; Alhumaidi, A
Influence of alloplastic materials, biologics, and their combinations, along with defect characteristics, on short-term intrabony defect surgical treatment outcomes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Treating periodontal intrabony defects remains challenging, alloplast materials and biologics are increasingly utilized to improve regeneration outcomes. However, comparative efficacy on …
Porntaveetus, T; Prachanukoon, S; Rattanaprukskul, K