Research Papers
Effect of the mesiodistal cantilever on implant-supported single crowns on biological and technical complications: A retrospective study.
International journal of oral implantology (Berlin, Germany) • 2024 • Vol. 17 (4)
PURPOSE: To retrospectively evaluate the influence of mesiodistal intra-coronal cantilever width of implant-supported single crowns on the implant and restoration complication-free survival rate and …
Gao, J; Man, Y; Qu, Y
An Institutional Experience of Core Needle Biopsy with Cooperative Implementation by Pathologists and Head and Neck Oncologists in Salivary Gland Carcinoma.
Head and neck pathology • 2024 • Vol. 18 (1)
PURPOSE: A major problem in establishing treatment strategies for salivary gland carcinomas is the difficulty of preoperative histologic subtyping. Core needle biopsy (CNB) allows the collection of a…
Eguchi, K; Honma, Y; Kawazu, M
Periodontitis and dental quality of life predict long-term survival in head and neck cancer.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Our aim was to investigate oral health in newly diagnosed head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients in relation to long-term survival. We assessed whether the level of alveol…
Aarstad, A; Aarstad, H; Farran, M
The combination of odontogenic stem cells and mandibular advancement promotes the length of the mandible in adult rats by facilitating the development of condylar cartilage.
Stem cell research & therapy • 2024 • Vol. 15 (1)
BACKGROUND: Mandibular retraction is a prevalent dental and maxillofacial deformity that negatively affects patients' functional health and facial aesthetics. It has been challenging to achieve optim…
Chan, C; Cheng, X; Huang, L
Advantages and feasibility of prefabricated PEEK crowns for aesthetic restoration in primary teeth.
Scientific reports • 2024 • Vol. 14 (1)
Objectives The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) as a material for prefabricated crown restorations in pediatric dentistry, particularly for restor…
Chen, Y; Li, S; Li, Y
Dental Implants Placed in Grafted and Non-Grafted Sites: A Systematic Review.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 22
PURPOSE: There is a scarcity of data regarding the long-term follow-up of dental implants placed in grafted or non-grafted sites. The aim was to systematically review clinical studies which, compared…
Gurbanov, S; Plugmann, P
Inappropriate antibiotic prescription for acute tonsillitis in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.
BMJ open • 2024 • Vol. 14 (11)
INTRODUCTION: Tonsillitis is a self-limiting inflammatory process of the tonsils. In high-income countries, guidelines have been developed to decide if a patient needs an antibiotic or not. These gui…
Andjock-Nkouo, Y; Bola Siafa, A; Choffor-Nchinda, E
Detection of C-shaped mandibular second molars on panoramic radiographs using deep convolutional neural networks.
Clinical oral investigations • 2024 • Vol. 28 (12)
OBJECTIVES: The C-shaped mandibular second molars (MSMs) may pose an endodontic challenge. The aim of this study was to develop a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based deep learning system for the…
Fan, J; Gu, Y; Jin, L
Correlation of serum vitamin D and IL-8 to stages of periodontitis: a case-control analysis.
Clinical oral investigations • 2024 • Vol. 28 (12)
OBJECTIVES: The current literature lacks the correlation between serum levels of vitamin D and interleukin-8 (IL-8) to the stages of periodontitis. The present research objectives are to evaluate the…
Ata, F; Mowafey, B; Nosser, N
Investigating the safety of photobiomodulation in oral carcinogenesis: insights into cell proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis via the 4NQO model.
Scientific reports • 2024 • Vol. 14 (1)
The present investigation aimed to assess the safety of photobiomodulation (PBM) on the oral carcinogenesis process induced by 4NQO, focusing on cell proliferation and apoptosis. Sixty-six Wistar rat…
Bologna-Molina, R; Campagnol, D; Castilho, R
Alveolar Ridge Preservation Procedures Performed with Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft: Clinical and Histologic Outcomes in a Case Series: Part II.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 44 (6)
Tooth extractions can result in alveolar bone dimensional changes, necessitating additional bone grafting for implant placement. Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) aims to counteract postextraction ch…
Barone, A; Cinquini, C; D'Amico, E
The Anatomy of the Mandibular Incisive Canal and Its Influence in Implant Therapy: A Scoping Review.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 44 (6)
The interforaminal region is considered more favorable for implant placement than the posterior mandible in edentulous patients, mainly because the inferior alveolar nerve can interfere with implant …
Alanezi, A; Gallucci, G; Hamilton, A
In situ gel-forming oil solubilizing alpha-lipoic acid as a physical shielding alleviated chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis via inhibiting oxidative stress.
International journal of pharmaceutics • 2024 • Vol. 665
Oral mucositis (OM) is a common and serious complication of cancer chemoradiotherapy. OM managements mainly focused on topical healthcare or analgesia, which offers limited wound healing. Herein, in …
Ding, B; Jiang, Z; Li, D
Laser therapy for Bell's palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Lasers in medical science • 2024 • Vol. 39 (1)
This meta-analysis investigated therapeautic effects of laser therapies in patients with Bell's palsy (BP). The authors performed the literature search in the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library dat…
Chen, H; Kuan, Y; Lin, H
Comparison of the oral health status of nursing home residents using the current and the newly developed interRAI oral health section (OHS-interRAI): a cross-sectional study.
BMC geriatrics • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Regular dental l check-ups and good oral hygiene are challenging for nursing home residents, resulting in poor oral health. The interRAI instrument for Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) en…
de Almeida Mello, J; Declerck, D; Declercq, A
Effect of different polishing systems on surface roughness and gloss values of single-shade resin composites.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate variations in the surface roughness and gloss of different single-shade resin composites after polishing with a range of systems. METHODS: In total, …
Altinisik, H; Ozyurt, E
Effectiveness of Single Visit Dentist-Led Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Dental Fear and Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Control Trial.
Pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 46 (6)
Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of single-visit dentist-led cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing dental fear and anxiety (DFA) and improving cooperation in children aged six to eight…
Asokan, S; Balaraman, C; Dhamodharan, Y
Success of Primary Teeth Pulpotomy Using Calcium Silicate Cements: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
Pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 46 (6)
Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the success of pulpotomies performed on primary teeth using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and other calcium-silicate-…
De-Deus, G; Duncan, H; Martins, J
Comparing Isovac ((R)) to High-Volume Evacuation on Aerosols and Surface Contamination During Operative Dentistry in Children: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.
Pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 46 (6)
Purpose: To compare the efficacy of high-volume evacuation (HVE) with a standard tip to Isovac((R)) in reducing contamination. The changes in biological contamination on surfaces with distance and di…
Dworkin, S; Kotak, N; Lee, S
Preliminary In Vitro Microleakage Comparison of Bulk-Fill Restoratives and Preformed Metal Crowns in Pulpotomized Primary Molars.
Pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 46 (6)
Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the microleakage of bulk-fill restoratives to the gold standard, preformed metal crowns (PMCs), in pulpotomized primary molars. Methods: Fif…
Alharbi, A; Alharbi, H; Ali, S