Research Papers
Evaluation of implant primary stability using different drilling protocols: an in vitro study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Implant surgery in the maxilla, particularly in regions with D3-D4 bone quality, poses significant challenges due to the low-density nature of the bone. In such cases, clinicians often ne…
Akdogan, T; Akgul, M; Kahraman, O
Strategies for Restoration of Compromised First Permanent Molars in Children: Challenges and Optimal Timing.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 23
PURPOSE: To evaluate restorative strategies for compromised first permanent molars in pediatric patients, with emphasis on determining the optimal timing for intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A co…
Chen, C; Shan, Q; Tian, M
Association between gastroesophageal reflux disease and DMFT index in the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
Studies investigating the association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index have yielded contradictory results. Therefore, this study …
Hassanipour, S; Jafari, E; Joukar, F
Comparative evaluation of 38% silver diamine fluoride on sealing ability of biodentine and MTA angelus as a perforation repair material: a confocal laser microscopic study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The objective of this research was to evaluate and compare the effect of 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride(SDF) on the sealing ability of Biodentine (BD) and MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate) An…
Chandak, M; Deshmukh, S; Patel, A
Evaluation of the quality and reliability of Chinese content about orthognathic surgery on BiliBili and TikTok: a cross-sectional study.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
Orthognathic surgery is commonly used to correct dentofacial deformities for both functional and aesthetic reasons. As social media increasingly becomes a source of health information, concerns have …
Bao, J; Xia, L; Yao, K
Efficacy of duloxetine in treating temporomandibular joint disorder: a systematic review with bayesian meta-analysis.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of duloxetine in managing temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), focusing on pain reduction and functional improvement. The research addresses th…
J, J; Narayanan, S; Sivakumar, G
Painful Prescriptions: Opioid and Antibiotic Use for Dental Pain in the Emergency Department.
Studies in health technology and informatics • 2025 • Vol. 329
Overprescription of opioids and antibiotics remains a significant public health challenge in the US, contributing to systemic and dental health issues. This study developed and tested a natural langu…
Katiyar, R; Patel, J; Sambamoorthi, U
Predictive Modeling of Sjogren's Disease Using US Healthcare Claims Data.
Studies in health technology and informatics • 2025 • Vol. 329
Sjogren's disease (SD) is an autoimmune disease that suffers from diagnosis delay. We used claims data from Optum's de-identified Clinformatics(R) Data Mart Database to predict SD, identify factors t…
Gomez, G; Mao, J; Thyvalikakath, T
Oral Cancer Surveillance in Remote Areas Using a Smartphone Digital Platform.
Studies in health technology and informatics • 2025 • Vol. 329
Oral cancer is a significant public health issue in Thailand, particularly in remote areas with limited access to regular screening. This study explores the use of a smartphone-based digital platform…
Suebnukarn, S; Suthachai, T; Tamdee, D
Audio-visual crossmodal connectivity in perceiving distorted speech: A comparison between patients with cleft palate and typical listeners.
Neuroscience • 2025 • Vol. 580
This study investigates audio-visual crossmodal connectivity during the perception of distorted speech using task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). A randomized block design was emp…
Bai, Y; Cao, M; Chen, F
Identification of key interactive genes and their potential biological functions in type 2 diabetes and Sjogren's syndrome.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
This study aimed to identify crosstalk genes and explore their potential roles in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and Sjogren's syndrome (SS) using bioinformatic analysis. We analyzed multiple publicly availab…
Hu, X; Wang, Y; Yu, X
Association of psychosis and oral health: case-control study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (9)
OBJECTIVES: Roughly one in eight individuals presents with psychiatric disorders which were proposed to significantly affect oral health. This study compared oral health of 112 patients (mean 28 year…
Beck, F; Boudriot, E; Bumm, C
The effects of masseter muscle morphology on three-dimensional occlusion and temporomandibular joint in adult patients with skeletal class II malocclusion: a CBCT study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
INTRODUCTION: This retrospective study aimed to compare the masseter muscle morphology, static and dynamic occlusion, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) characteristics among adult patients with skele…
Feng, X; Li, X; Lin, J
Clinical performance and cost-effectiveness of low-shrinkage giomer resin composite versus resin-modified glass ionomer in cervical carious lesions: a 12-month randomized controlled trial.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Cervical carious lesions present a clinical challenge due to several factors and require restorative materials with optimal performance. This trial evaluated the clinical performance and …
El Ghamrawy, M; Hamza, H; Kamal, D
Anti-cariogenic activity of mutanocyclin, a secondary metabolite of Streptococcus mutans, in mono- and multispecies biofilms.
Microbiology spectrum • 2025 • Vol. 13 (8)
Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), a principal cariogenic pathogen responsible for dental caries, alters the oral biofilm ecology through the production of various metabolites. One such metabolite, mu…
Chen, D; Huang, F; Lin, H
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection of endothelial cells via endocytosis is associated with a poor prognosis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Microbiology spectrum • 2025 • Vol. 13 (8)
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is strongly associated with several malignancies, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), Burkitt lymphoma, and certain gastric cancers, though its potential to i…
Chen, X; He, X; Huang, X
Comprehensive Review of Prevention and Management Strategies for Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ).
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 23
PURPOSE: To assess and classify the strategies employed in various dental specialities for the prevention and management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). MATERIALS AND METHODS:…
Baghalipour, N; Gencur, J; Hauer, L
US expert Delphi consensus on the prevention and management of stomatitis in patients treated with datopotamab deruxtecan.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer • 2025 • Vol. 33 (9)
BACKGROUND: Datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) is an investigational antibody-drug conjugate that has shown promising results in phase III clinical trials of lung and breast cancers. Stomatitis is a c…
Bardia, A; Bruno, D; Ernani, V
Development and validation of a novel public prediction platform for deciduous caries in preschool children: an observational study from Northwest China.
BMC pediatrics • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a major global public health concern, necessitating its early screening. This study aimed to establish a caries risk assessment (CRA) platform for managing…
Abudoureheman, K; Dou, Z; Kang, F
Two or three cycles of induction chemotherapy in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
BMC cancer • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
PURPOSE: To investigate the optimal cycles of induction chemotherapy (IC) in patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LANPC). METHODS: We included LANPC patients treated with t…
Guo, L; Lin, Q; Lu, Z