Research Papers
Association of Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss with Cancer in Korean Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 23
PURPOSE: The precise mechanisms underlying cancer development remain unclear, and limited research has been con-ducted on the association between periodontal health and cancer in the Korean populatio…
Jung, E; Kim, H
Body mass index, physical activity and dental caries: cross-sectional HUNT4 oral health study.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
Studies on the association between body mass index (BMI) and dental caries among adults are limited. Moreover, individuals with a high BMI may be either physically active or inactive, but the impact …
Bhatta, L; Jiang, L; Kordy, N
Oral health assessment of end-of-life patients with cancer: Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of the oral assessment guide and oral health assessment tool in prognosis prediction.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer • 2025 • Vol. 33 (8)
PURPOSE: We compared the Oral Assessment Guide (OAG) and Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) to determine which tool more accurately predicts prognosis in end-of-life patients with cancer. METHODS: Th…
Nakao, M; Nakashima, T; Sakane, N
The 3D theory of osseointegration: material, topography, and time as interdependent determinants of bone-implant integration.
International journal of implant dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 11 (1)
Despite widespread clinical success of dental implants, several fundamental questions remain unresolved: How does osseointegration-a biological phenomenon distinct from conventional bone healing-actu…
Att, W; Hirota, M; Komatsu, K
From infancy to toddlerhood: A 3D analysis of facial asymmetry in children with and without orofacial clefts.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (8)
OBJECTIVES: This study investigates facial directional asymmetry (DA) in early childhood. Using 3D imaging, it aims to assess the DA progression in healthy controls and children with unilateral cleft…
Borsky, J; Dupej, J; Kocandrlova, K
Automatic restoration and reconstruction of defective tooth based on deep learning technology.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Accurate restoration and reconstruction of tooth morphology are crucial in restorative dentistry, implantology, and forensic odontology. Traditional methods, like manual wax modeling and …
Chen, K; He, J; Huang, Y
Evaluation of the accuracy of ChatGPT-4 and Gemini's responses to the World Dental Federation's frequently asked questions on oral health.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced considerable growth in recent years, with the advent of technologies that are transforming a range of industries, including healt…
Arpaci, A; Okur, I; Ozturk, A
Evaluating the effectiveness of a virtual reality simulation for preclinical local anaesthesia dental education.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2025 • Vol. 29 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Traditional manikin training has limitations that virtual reality can address. This study investigated the effectiveness of two part-task training simulation methods, a virtual reality …
Bathini, S; Brenner, C; Choi, S
Fabrication of a reverse-engineered custom scan body as a digital solution for recording implant position: A dental technique.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 134 (2)
A technique for the reverse engineering of the implant-abutment connection to fabricate a custom scan body is described. The implant-abutment connection was designed using the exocad software program…
Abdelaziz, M; Ayad, M; Tella, E
Comparison of the accuracy of a cone beam computed tomography-based virtual mounting technique with that of the conventional mounting technique using a facebow.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 134 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The introduction of digital technology in dentistry has resulted in a shift from conventional methods to digital techniques. However, mounting a digitized dental cast on a virtu…
Kang, Y; Kim, J; Kim, S
Utilizing orthodontic appliances to retain and disguise a pediatric maxillary obturator throughout growth.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 134 (2)
Unique challenges are encountered when providing an obturator for an adolescent patient. Challenges include the need to modify the obturator throughout growth, engaging the mixed dentition or partial…
Bigsby, A; Harper, M; Lee, S
Accuracy of impression scan bodies for complete arch fixed implant-supported restorations.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 134 (2)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Despite the extensive studies on and comparisons of different implant impression techniques for completely edentulous patients, studies on novel techniques that combine conventi…
Ishikawa-Nagai, S; Jeong, M; Lee, J
Enhancing the gingival contour of an anterior implant restoration by using a guided bone regeneration abutment.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 134 (2)
Deficiencies in the alveolar bone and surrounding gingiva can pose challenges in implant placement within the esthetic zone. This clinical report describes the reconstruction of gingival tissue conto…
Li, L; Tang, W; Zheng, C
Effectiveness of virtual reality interactive simulation practice in prosthodontic education: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe • 2025 • Vol. 29 (3)
INTRODUCTION: Virtual reality-based interactive simulation (VRIS) provides a safe and controlled environment for dental students and professionals to develop skills and knowledge. This study aimed to…
Cho, S; Duong, C; Lee, D
Investigation of Bruxism wear behavior of titanium alloy biomaterials; experimental and 3D finite element simulation.
Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering • 2025 • Vol. 28 (11)
Bruxism can be defined as the process of direct contact with teeth and dental materials with an involuntary jaw-tightening movement. In this process, teeth and dental materials can be exposed to vari…
Yilmaz, E
Posterior Positioning of Levator Veli Palatini with Intact Nasal Layer and Side-by-Side Bilateral Buccinator Flaps: Modified Approach for Palatal Lengthening.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2025 • Vol. 62 (8)
ObjectiveTo introduce a modified surgical method using bilateral buccinator flaps with posterior positioning of levator veli palatini muscles to treat velopharyngeal insufficiency.DesignCross-section…
Hoghoughi, M; Hosseinpour, H; Kamran, H
Incomes to Outcomes: A Global Assessment of Disparities in Cleft and Craniofacial Treatment.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2025 • Vol. 62 (8)
ObjectiveRecent investigations focused on health equity have enumerated widespread disparities in cleft and craniofacial care. This review introduces a structured framework to aggregate findings and …
Barrero, C; Bartlett, S; Hitchner, M
Comparison of Facial Aesthetic Evaluation Given by Patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate and Professionals: A Systematic Review.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2025 • Vol. 62 (8)
ObjectiveTo compare the differences of facial aesthetic evaluation between patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate (CL/P) and professionals for the treatment outcome of CL/P.DesignThis systematic revie…
Jiang, Y; Kuang, W; Wang, X
Travel Distance and Spanish-Speaking are Associated with Delays in the Treatment of Cleft Palate.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2025 • Vol. 62 (8)
ObjectiveDelayed repair of cleft palate is associated with worse speech outcomes. Social determinants of health may influence the timing of surgery; however, there are no population health investigat…
Lorenz, H; Rochlin, D; Sheckter, C
A Longitudinal Investigation of Nasolabial Changes With and Without Revision Surgery in Patients with Non-Syndromic Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2025 • Vol. 62 (8)
ObjectiveTo determine a baseline of anticipated change in nasolabial appearance following primary repair of unilateral cleft lip/palate and evaluate the degree to which revision surgery improves naso…
Dabbagh, W; Groff, D; Hiller, A