Research Papers
Clinical predictors of disease severity in oral lichen planus.
Clinical and experimental dermatology • 2025 • Vol. 50 (6)
BACKGROUND: The limited understanding of factors influencing the disease progression of oral lichen planus (OLP) poses challenges in delivering effective and personalized treatment for this condition…
Abu-Eid, R; Boggon, J; Cruickshank, M
The Causal Relationship Between Serum Metabolites and Sjogren's Syndrome: A Mendelian Randomization Study.
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) • 2025 • Vol. 86 (5)
Aims/Background Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a highly prevalent autoimmune disease with potentially serious consequences if left untreated, but methods for early detection and prevention of SS remain l…
Chen, L; Huang, X; Li, Y
Advancing oral cancer care: nanomaterial-driven diagnostic and therapeutic innovations.
Cell biology and toxicology • 2025 • Vol. 41 (1)
The advent of nanotechnology has significantly advanced the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, offering more precise and efficient therapeutic strategies. This review presents a comprehensive ov…
Cai, S; Chen, Y; Liu, F
Multinational cross-sectional study and meta-analysis on radicular grooves, C-shaped canals, and taurodontism in mandibular first premolars across 20 countries.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
The success of root canal therapy is fully predicated upon a complete understanding of root and canal morphology and all the anatomical variations that can complicate the endodontic treatment. Of the…
Alfirjani, S; Allawi, S; Bekjanova, O
Effect of spirulina platensis algae purified bioactive peptides on wound healing after periodontal flap surgery: a randomized clinical trial.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
Spirulina platensis, a blue-green alga rich in nutritional value and the beneficial pigment phycocyanin, is a source of bioactive peptides with antioxidant properties. This study aimed to evaluate th…
Almasi, P; Faramarzi, M; Hamishehkar, H
Assessing ChatGPT-4's performance on the US prosthodontic exam: impact of fine-tuning and contextual prompting vs. base knowledge, a cross-sectional study.
BMC medical education • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT-4 from OpenAI, has the potential to transform medical education and assessment. However, its effectiveness in specialized fields like prostho…
Azimi, T; Dashti, M; Fahimipour, A
Association between human cytomegalovirus infection and incidence of severe orofacial clefts: a series of rare cases.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection was scarcely reported as a prejudicing factor of CLP incidence. The aim of this study is to report an association between HCMV infection …
Abd-El-Ghafour, M
Resin-based sealant effectiveness in high-caries risk children: a systematic review.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: There have been limited previous reviews on the use of sealants in high-caries-risk children that include multiple study designs. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the preventive e…
Gaewkhiew, P; Luksamijarulkul, N; Paemanukornruk, Y
Association between caries experience and reproductive history of women; a population-based study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The underlying cause of poor oral health in women of reproductive age remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the association between caries experience and reproductive history, focu…
Darbandi, M; Faramani, R; Miryan, M
The Influence of Maternal Information Sources on Infant Oral Hygiene Practices for Six-Month-Olds in South Australia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2025 • Vol. 22 (6)
This study aimed to investigate the association between the different information sources on infant oral hygiene accessed by mothers and infant oral hygiene practices in South Australia. Information …
Do, L; Ha, D; Li, W
Evaluation of oral health and dental hygiene habits in adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a longitudinal pilot study.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2025 • Vol. 56 (5)
OBJECTIVES: Adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at increased risk of oral diseases due to physical limitations, poor oral health awareness, and inadequate dental hygiene …
Ayan, G; Sessiz, R; Sezer, B
Effectiveness and Methodologies of Virtual Reality Dental Simulators for Veneer Tooth Preparation Training: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of medical Internet research • 2025 • Vol. 27
BACKGROUND: Virtual reality (VR) simulators are increasingly used in dental education, offering advantages such as repeatable practice and immediate feedback. However, evidence comparing their effica…
Li, J; Li, Y; Liu, Y
Analysis of the current situation and risk factors of nosocomial infections in oral cancer patients after surgery.
World journal of surgical oncology • 2025 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: To investigate the current situation of nosocomial infections in oral cancer patients after surgery, explore possible risk factors for nosocomial infections, screen high-risk populations …
Chi, X; Huang, X; Kong, X
Camouflage treatment of severe skeletal class III malocclusion with effective torque control in an adolescent combined with forward functional shift and hypodivergent.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
Skeletal Class III malocclusion, often presenting with anterior crossbite, significantly affects patients' oral function, facial aesthetics, and psychological well-being. Here, we report the case of …
Cheng, Q; Lv, D; Wang, H
Oral health status of Egyptian mothers and their preschool children: association of mother's oral health literacy and marital satisfaction- a cross-sectional study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Oral health literacy (OHL) and marital satisfaction (MS) are known to affect the overall health and quality of life of parents and their children. A possible relation between MS and oral …
El-Wakeel, N; Ezzeldein, N; Ramadan, A
The impact of Limosilactobacillus reuteri in combination with non-surgical periodontal therapy on periodontal clinical parameters and salivary and subgingival microbiota composition in individuals with stage III-IV periodontitis: a randomized controlled trial.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The clinical and microbiological outcomes of probiotic-assisted periodontal therapy remain inconclusive in prior research. This ambiguity may stem from uncertainties regarding the duratio…
Deng, L; Huo, P; Jing, R
Fracture Load Comparison of a New Fiber-Reinforced Composite and Zirconia in All-on-4 Prostheses: An In Vitro Study.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 38 (3)
PURPOSE: To compare the fracture load of two framework materials-zirconia and a new fiber reinforced composite (FRC Trilor)-for full-arch, implant-supported rehabilitations using various cross-sectio…
Bassano, M; Benedicenti, S; Boulos, P
Survey of Preferences for Ceramic Materials on Tooth-Supported Crowns Among Dental Practitioners in Chile.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 38 (3)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the preferences of dental practitioners regarding ceramic materials for tooth-supported crowns using an online survey and to assess the influence of age, gender, years of experie…
Angulo, A; Blatz, M; Cerda, B
Comparison of the Marginal and Internal Fit of Ceramic Laminate Veneers Fabricated with Four Different CAM Techniques.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 38 (3)
PURPOSE: Improvements in CAD/CAM have changed the methods of fabricating laminate veneers. The objective of this study was to evaluate the marginal and internal fit of ceramic veneers manufactured wi…
Anh, N; Hai, H; Ngoc, V
Color Stability of PMMA Resins for Complete Dentures Produced with CAD/CAM and 3D-Printing Technologies: An In Vitro Study.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 38 (3)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of a staining solution on the color stability of resins for complete dentures produced with conventional and digital technologies. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 60…
Arena, A; Bonvicini, M; Consolo, U