Research Papers
Oral Health-related Quality of Life and Daytime Sleepiness in Students.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 23
PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the association between excessive daytime sleepiness and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in dental and dental-hygiene students using a cross-sect…
Barrios-Rodriguez, R; Rosales Leal, J; Vaca, C
Enhancing PEEK bond strength: the impact of chemical and mechanical surface modifications on surface characteristics and phase transformation.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the effects of different surface modifications on surface roughness, phase transformation, and bond strength of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to composite resin. MAT…
Arslan, E; Caglar, I
Management of traumatic dental injury among otolaryngologists in Southwestern Mainland China: a cross-sectional observational survey.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to examine otolaryngologists' attitudes and knowledge regarding the management of traumatic dental injury (TDI) encountered when patients present at the emergency departm…
Lu, D; Ma, T; Pan, Z
Hospitalization costs of oral cancer patients in Southeast of China: a quantile regression analysis.
BMC health services research • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Scant research has systematically examined the hospitalization costs of oral cancer patients in China. Therefore, this study aims to systematically analyze the hospitalization costs and i…
Bao, X; Chen, F; He, B
[Genetic analysis of a family with Dentinogenesis imperfecta type Ⅰ caused by a novel mutation in the COL1A2 gene].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics • 2025 • Vol. 42 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical phenotype and genetic characteristics of a family with Dentinogenesis imperfecta type Ⅰ(DGI-Ⅰ). METHODS: Clinical data were collected from a patient with DGI-Ⅰ …
Liu, Z; Qin, Q; Wang, Q
Association between temporomandibular disorders and mental and behavioural disorders - a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (5)
OBJECTIVES: Growing evidence suggests associations between temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and mental health conditions, but methodological issues such as including lack of control groups or relia…
Park, Y; Yoo, J; Yoon, J
Comparative evaluation of efficacy of volume stable collagen matrix in interdental papilla reconstruction as compared to connective tissue graft in maxillary esthetic region: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (5)
OBJECTIVES: The present study compared and evaluated the efficacy of volume-stable collagen matrix (VCMX) and subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) in interdental papilla reconstruction. MATER…
Arora, R; Sharma, G; Tanwar, N
Stress distribution on the components of multi-unit abutment with different angulation under lateral force: a finite element analysis.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (5)
OBJECTIVES: Few studies have provided a detailed analysis of stress distribution on the components of multi-unit abutment (MUA)-implants complex, particularly the abutment screw and prosthetic screw,…
Guo, X; Lin, D; Wen, Z
RBM24 regulates apoptosis rates by modulating global transcriptome profile in CAL27 cells.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
RNA binding proteins (RBPs) are key factors regulating post-transcriptional events. Categorized as RBPs, RBM24 expression levels have been shown to be a prognosis-related pivotal gene in oral squamou…
Gao, T; Gao, Z; Peng, S
Association between clonal hematopoiesis and periodontitis: a two-sample mendelian randomization study.
Scientific reports • 2025 • Vol. 15 (1)
Clonal hematopoiesis (CH) is an age-associated phenomenon characterized by the proliferation of blood cells carrying somatic mutations. Recent studies suggest a potential link between CH and periodon…
Lu, H; Qin, X; Qiu, F
Impact of connected toothbrushes on patient perceptions of brushing skills and oral health: results from a randomized clinical trial and a single-arm intervention study.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
Connected toothbrushes, where an electric toothbrush connects wirelessly to a smartphone app that provides feedback and guidance to the user, can improve clinical indicators of oral health. However, …
Gomez, J; Gwaltney, C; Kilpatrick, L
Viral Invasion of the Oral Cavity: A Review of Viral Impact on Oral Health and the Potential Use of Saliva as a Diagnostic Tool.
Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition) • 2025 • Vol. 17 (2)
The oral cavity is a complex ecosystem that harbors a diverse microbial community. Viral infections can significantly disrupt this delicate balance, leading to various oral health issues. This review…
Prasad, K; Rajapandi, S; Ravichandran, T
Achieving Complete Human Gingival Fibroblast Collagen Coverage on Implant Abutments Through Vacuum Ultraviolet (VUV) Photofunctionalization.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2025 • Vol. 40 (2)
PURPOSE: To test the hypothesis that surfaces of prosthetic implant abutments treated with vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) light enhance the growth and function of human gingival fibroblasts. MATERIALS AND …
Komatsu, K; Matsuura, T; Ogawa, T
Retrospective, Multicenter Cohort Study Evaluating Clinical, Technical, Biologic, and Esthetic Outcomes of Implant- Supported Zirconia Single Crowns Cemented on Titanium- Base Abutments: 7-Year Mean Follow-Up.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2025 • Vol. 40 (2)
PURPOSE: To retrospectively evaluate the long-term clinical, technical, biologic, and esthetic outcomes of implant-supported single zirconia crowns (ISCs) intraorally cemented to titanium-base (Ti-ba…
Fischer, C; Gehrke, P; Jenatschke, R
Interfacial Engineering Enhancing Electron Transfer of CaF(2) Nanoparticles for Periodontitis Treatment of Sonotherapy and Bone Resorption.
ACS Nano • 2025 • Vol. 19 (13)
Conventional periodontitis treatments can be superseded by sonodynamic therapy. In this study, a Zn(OH)F/CaF(2) heterojunction was synthesized via a hydrothermal method, which exhibited good biocompa…
Cui, Z; Huang, J; Jiang, H
Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: A Narrative Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research • 2025 • Vol. 31
Advancements in digital and precision medicine have fostered the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, including machine learning, artificial neural networks (ANN), and deep…
Gao, S; Wang, X; Xia, Z
Clinical effectiveness of ramus mini-implants in orthodontic traction of impacted mandibular second molars.
European journal of orthodontics • 2025 • Vol. 47 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The main objective was to analyse the clinical effectiveness of ramus mini-implant-assisted traction of mandibular second molars with eruption disturbances. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospe…
Han, X; He, X; Kuang, Q
Final Prosthetic Abutment Insertion Time (One-Time Abutment Insertion Protocol Versus Conventional Protocol) and Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials with Meta-analysis.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2025 • Vol. 40 (2)
PURPOSE: To verify whether the use of a 'one abutment one time' (OAOT) insertion technique in dental implant treatment protocols significantly impacts clinical outcomes (ie, survival rates and succes…
Fernandes, G; Fernandes, J; Leitao, B
Hard and soft tissue contour changes following simultaneous guided bone regeneration at single peri-implant dehiscence defects using either resorbable or non-resorbable membranes: a 6-month secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.
Clinical oral investigations • 2025 • Vol. 29 (5)
OBJECTIVES: To compare radiographic and profilometric outcomes 6 months after simultaneous lateral guided bone regeneration (GBR) at single peri-implant dehiscence defects in the anterior region usin…
Jung, R; Kraus, R; Naenni, N
Evaluation of salivary nitric oxide levels and anxiety in multiple sclerosis patients, with and without Xerostomia: correlation with clinical variables.
BMC oral health • 2025 • Vol. 25 (1)
BACKGROUND: Xerostomia is a prevalent but often overlooked condition in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, significantly impacting their quality of life and oral health. This cross-sectional observati…
Khabazian, A; Khabazian, T; Kolahdooz, S