Research Papers
Influence of the Operator;s Experience, Working Time, and Working Position on the Quality of the Margin Width: In Vitro Study.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2023 • Vol. 59 (2)
Background and Objectives: Appropriate tooth preparation is mandatory to obtain a perfect marginal fit of fixed restorations. The heavy chamfer is the most commonly used finish line, especially for m…
Albu, A; Cerghizan, D; Hantoiu, L
Fewer Children in Families Associated with Lower Odds of Early Childhood Caries: A Sample from Three Countries.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2023 • Vol. 20 (3)
Childhood caries experience is influenced by family characteristics and oral health practices in the context of many social-commercial determinants. The aim of this study was to explore the relations…
Kulchar, R; Park, A; Sokal-Gutierrez, K
Direct Pulp Capping with Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin: A Report of Two Cases.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2023 • Vol. 59 (2)
This article aims to prove dentin bridge formation in two cases after direct pulp capping in reversible pulpitis using the platelet concentrate A-PRF+ and preservation of the vitality of the dental p…
Kirilova, J; Kosturkov, D
Impact of Tourette's syndrome tics on healing following dental trauma.
BMJ case reports • 2023 • Vol. 16 (1)
The following case report outlines the impact of motor tics linked to Tourette's syndrome on dental development and healing following a dental injury to a maxillary central incisor. Emergency care an…
Budhdeo, R; Kabban, M; Vaidyanathan, M
Association between dental caries and obesity among Libyan schoolchildren during the armed conflict in Benghazi.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Dental caries and Obesity in children are issues of public health concern. Even though researching the relationship between these two noncommunicable diseases has been conducted for many …
Aoun, E; Arheiam, A; Ballo, L
Predictors of low dental service utilization among school children in Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Dental service utilization is important for maintaining and enhancing children's oral health status. However, there is paucity of information regarding dental service utilization and fact…
Asgedom, A; Mehari, M; Mohammed, H
The Antimicrobial Activity of Curcumin and Xanthohumol on Bacterial Biofilms Developed over Dental Implant Surfaces.
International journal of molecular sciences • 2023 • Vol. 24 (3)
In search for natural products with antimicrobial properties for use in the prevention and treatment of peri-implantitis, the purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity …
Alonso, B; Alonso-Espanol, A; Bravo, E
Effect of low-level laser stimulation of acupuncture points in pediatric dentistry: a systematic review.
Lasers in medical science • 2023 • Vol. 38 (1)
The biomodulatory potential of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has prompted investigations of different outcomes in health. One line of research is the stimulation of acupuncture points for the relief…
Borsatto, M; Corona, S; Mira, P
A comparative examination of the role of need in the relationship between dental service use and socio-economic status across respondents with distinct needs using data from the Scottish Health Survey.
BMC public health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Disparities in oral health and distinct patterns in service use related to socio-economic status have been shown to exist in the United Kingdom. A number of studies have used the Andersen…
Almutairi, M; McKenna, G; O'Neill, C
Distinct microbiome profiles in convergent wisdom tooth impactions.
Journal of applied microbiology • 2023 • Vol. 134 (1)
AIMS: Long-term retention of impacted third molars (wisdom teeth) is associated with plaque stagnation and the development of caries on the adjacent surface of the neighboring second molar. While car…
Campbell, P; Devlin, H; Humphreys, G
A retrospective comparison of two protocols for correction of skeletal Class III malocclusion in prepubertal children: hybrid hyrax expander with mandibular miniplates and rapid maxillary expansion with face mask.
Progress in orthodontics • 2023 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: This study compared the skeletal and dental effects of a hybrid maxillary expander with mandibular miniplates (HE-MP) and Class III elastics to conventional tooth-borne rapid maxillary ex…
Altug, A; Dalci, K; Dalci, O
In vitro antibacterial activity of green tea-loaded chitosan nanoparticles on caries-related microorganisms and dentin after Er:YAG laser caries removal.
Lasers in medical science • 2023 • Vol. 38 (1)
This study aimed to determine the inhibitory effects of green tea (Gt), EGCG, and nanoformulations containing chitosan (Nchi) and chitosan+green tea (Nchi+Gt) against Streptococcus mutans and Lactoba…
Borges, H; Corona, S; Curylofo-Zotti, F
An update on possible alternative therapeutics for future periodontal disease management.
Journal of applied microbiology • 2023 • Vol. 134 (1)
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by microbial infections of the gum. At an advanced stage, periodontitis can even destroy the alveolar bone. Fusobacterium nucleatum, Prevotella interme…
Biswas, L; Biswas, R; Das, V
Investigation on the application of digital guide templates guided dental implantation in China.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this survey is to investigate the application of digital guide templates (DGTs) across China, and the views and attitudes of oral health professionals toward them. METHODS: Thi…
Chen, Y; Su, B
Learning Games: A New Tool for Orthodontic Education.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2023 • Vol. 20 (3)
Learning games that are based on current scientific concepts are underutilized in dental education. This paper explores the relevant science of learning and discusses several principles that are cond…
Khoo, E; Le, A; Lipp, M
Temporomandibular disorder severity and its association with psychosocial and sociodemographic factors in Turkish adults.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: There is a lack of awareness regarding temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and its association with psychological and sociodemographic factors in the Turkish population. This study aimed to …
Omezli, M; Torul, D; Varer Akpinar, C
Periodontal therapy for localized severe periodontitis in a patient receiving fixed orthodontic treatment: a case report.
Journal of medical case reports • 2023 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: Orthodontic treatment involves movement of teeth by compression and resorption of the alveolar bone using orthodontic forces. These movements are closely linked to the interactions betwee…
Asoda, S; Morikawa, S; Nakagawa, T
Antimicrobial efficacy of self-locomotive manganese oxide nanozyme-doped diatom microbubbler on orthodontic brackets in vitro.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Orthodontic brackets provide a favorable environment for Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation, increasing the risk of white spots and dental caries. Manganese oxide (MnO(2)) nanozyme-do…
Deng, Y; Kim, H; Kim, M
Swallowing Functions after Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy with Loose Fixation for Mandibular Prognathism: A Retrospective Case Series Research.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2023 • Vol. 20 (3)
Sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) is a standard surgical technique for patients with mandibular prognathism. However, the appropriate position of the proximal fragment is not strictly defined, an…
Koga, T; Miura, K; Rokutanda, S
Efficacy of antibacterial agents combined with erbium laser and photodynamic therapy in reducing titanium biofilm vitality: an in vitro study.
BMC oral health • 2023 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The emergence of peri-implant diseases has prompted various methods for decontaminating the implant surface. This study compared the effectiveness of three different approac…
Geng, T; Wang, J; Wang, P