Research Papers
Effect of geometry on clasp retention force: a finite element analysis study.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
PURPOSE: The retention force of a realistic clasp is influenced by multiple, interrelated factors, which complicates the identification of the fundamental relationship between clasp geometry and rete…
Chen, R; Chen, Y; Lin, J
Teenage Patients with Class II Subdivision Treated with Aligners and Elastics: A Retrospective Study.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2024 • Vol. 60 (12)
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of Class II subdivision teenage patients treated with Invisalign((R)) clear aligners (CAs) and elastics. Materials and Methods: A …
Carugo, N; Conigliaro, A; Fani, E
Smartphone-generated 3D facial images: reliable for routine assessment of the oronasal region of patients with cleft or mere convenience? A validation study.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the validity and reliability of smartphone-generated three-dimensional (3D) facial images for routine evaluation of the oronasal region of patients with cleft by comparing the…
Ajmera, D; Gu, M; Hsung, R
Unravelling the benefits of thermal waters enhancing oral health: a pilot study.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral health represents a public health problem due to its remarkable social impact and medical costs. Crenotherapy with sulfur water is shown to be a complementary, less toxic, and trauma…
Correia, M; Couto, P; Flores-Fraile, J
Guanylate-binding protein 5-mediated autophagy can promote the clearance of intracellular F. nucleatum in dental pulp cells during pulpitis.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: IFN-gamma is crucial in induction of inducible cell-autonomous immunity, and IFN-gamma signaling pathway is activated in pulpitis. Guanylate-binding proteins (GBPs) are a family of IFN-in…
Hou, J; Huang, M; Li, X
Evaluating quality of life changes in patients with cleft lip or palate: a mixed method pre- and postsurgical analysis in Karachi.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is the most common orofacial congenital disability, presenting significant medical, psychological, and social challenges. In Pakistan, the incidence of CLP i…
Aminwala, Z; Ashraf Ganatra, M; Hamid, D
Current Insights into the Roles of LncRNAs and CircRNAs in Pulpitis: A Narrative Review.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2024 • Vol. 25 (24)
Pulpitis, an inflammation of the dental pulp, is generated by bacterial invasion through different ways as caries. In the establishment and development of this disease, different biological processes…
Fuchen-Ramos, D; Garcia-Arevalo, F; Gonzalez-Ramirez, J
[A randomized controlled trial of iRoot BP Plus used as pulp capping agent in the complex fracture of young permanent tooth].
Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences • 2024 • Vol. 56 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of 3 years after partial pulpotomy with iRoot BP Plus in immature permanent teeth with complex crown fracture and to provide refe-renc…
Dou, G; Lei, Y; Li, R
Effectiveness of fissure sealants in 8- to 10-year-olds with and without molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) - results from a cross-sectional epidemiological study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2024 • Vol. 29 (1)
OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the use, quality, and caries-preventive effects of fissure sealants (FSs) in 8- to 10-year-olds with and without molar-incisor hypomineraliz…
Amend, S; Fresen, K; Gaballah, R
Development of Behcet's disease on maintenance therapy for autoimmune hepatitis.
BMJ case reports • 2024 • Vol. 17 (12)
Behcet's disease is a clinical diagnosis with variable presentations. Liver involvement is rare in the absence of vascular complications. We describe a patient diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis …
Bartholow, S; Kilian, A; Thieroff, G
Parental health belief model constructs associated with oral health behaviors, dental caries, and quality of life among preschool children in China: a cross-sectional study.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a prevalent health problem that negatively affects both overall health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study investigated the associ…
Huang, H; Lin, P; Liu, S
Investigation of Oxidative-Stress Impact on Human Osteoblasts During Orthodontic Tooth Movement Using an In Vitro Tension Model.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2024 • Vol. 25 (24)
In recent years, there has been a growing number of adult orthodontic patients with periodontal disease. The progression of periodontal disease is well-linked to oxidative stress (OS). Nevertheless, …
Baumert, U; Diegelmann, J; Folwaczny, M
Probiotics as an adjunctive therapy in periodontitis treatment-reality or illusion-a clinical perspective.
NPJ biofilms and microbiomes • 2024 • Vol. 10 (1)
Periodontitis, a prevalent oral health issue, involves various microorganisms and clinical effects. This review examines probiotics as adjunctive therapy for periodontitis by analyzing forty clinical…
Baddouri, L; Hannig, M
Three-unit posterior monolithic fixed dental prostheses made from high-translucent shade-graded zirconia: 3-Year results from a prospective clinical pilot study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2024 • Vol. 29 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To assess the clinical performance of tooth-supported 3-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) made from shade-graded monolithic 5Y-PSZ (partly stabilized zirconia) zirconia in terms of surv…
Edelhoff, D; Guth, J; Keul, C
Clinical and Molecular Impact of Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Pain, Swelling, and Distal Periodontal Status of Mandibular Second Molars After Mandibular Third-Molar Extraction.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2024 • Vol. 60 (12)
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the role of A-PRF (advanced platelet-rich fibrin) in the enhancement of wound healing and protecting the periodontal health of mandibular secon…
Chiscop, I; Earar, K; Lupu, F
Causal relationship between immune cells and periodontitis: A Mendelian randomization study.
Medicine • 2024 • Vol. 103 (50)
This study employed Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to explore potential causal relationships between 731 immune cell subtypes and periodontitis. Utilizing a 2-sample MR design, our study delve…
Bi, J; Chen, Y; Ge, A
Evaluation of self-perceived halitosis and effective conditions in periodontology clinic applicants: A cross-sectional study.
Medicine • 2024 • Vol. 103 (50)
Halitosis is defined as an unpleasant odor emanating from the oral cavity and has social and economic effects. Halitosis is a common complaint in individuals with periodontal disease, but limited dat…
Durmaz, E; Ozkan Sen, D; Sarac, F
Considering SOD and miRNA analysis as potential prognostic markers in white lesion malignant transformation: A report of two cases.
Medicine • 2024 • Vol. 103 (50)
RATIONALE: Predictive biomarkers can be effective in the identification of the oral leukoplakia with an increased probability of malignant transformation. PATIENTS CONCERNS: A 63-year-old patient pre…
Drotarova, Z; Kizek, P; Marekova, M
Bibliometric analysis of research developments in oral and maxillofacial neuralgia from 2004 to 2023.
Medicine • 2024 • Vol. 103 (50)
This study employs bibliometric techniques to dynamically represent the research landscape of oral and maxillofacial neuralgia. Its goal is to pinpoint research hotspots and delineate forthcoming tre…
Cai, Y; Chen, R; Liu, K
Pathophysiology and Management of Refractory Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Current neurology and neuroscience reports • 2024 • Vol. 25 (1)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Discuss the current understanding of the pathophysiology and management of refractory trigeminal neuralgia (TN). This includes a discussion on why TN can recur after microvascular …
Ali, R; Chiang, C; Robertson, C