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The occlusal interferences may alter the position of the condyles in the articular fossa and trigger abnormal mandibular movements, but the specific effects on condylar position and movement trajectory are cur...
To evaluate the impact of passive ultrasonic irrigation on the micro-tensile bond strength of two different self-etch adhesive systems, including a universal one-step adhesive and a two-step adhesive system, t...
With the advent of clear aligner therapy and their increasing popularity across the orthodontic field, many software packages have been introduced that implement the concept of virtual setups and consequently,...
This study aimed to investigate the current status and influencing factors of oral frailty in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to inform the development of oral management programs in this popula...
While mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are effective in reducing obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)-related events, they can also cause occlusal changes. Three-dimensional (3D) techniques have rarely been use...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different remineralization agents applied immediately after bleaching on the colour stability, whiteness index and whiteness index difference of enamel.
The psychological symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis were similar to that of depressive disorder, but there were no relevant evidences to confirm that the humans or animals with TMJ ankylosis ...
To analyze the accuracy of the robotic system in clinical studies and assess potential factors that might affect the accuracy of robotic implant placement.
This study aimed to assess the association of maternal oral health literacy (OHL) with dental caries status of 6-9-year-old children according to the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) index.
Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst (POSCC) is a benign, acquired cystic lesion associated with a history of orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and similar events. This study presents a case of a...
From a functional and aesthetic point of view, the oral commissure is the most difficult area to reconstruct in lip defects. It is a very complex and challenging task to rebuild the function and appearance of ...
This study evaluates the performance of various classifiers and pre-trained models for dental implant state classification using preprocessed radiography images with masks.
To compare the effect of deglazing and aging on biaxial flexural strength (FS) of high translucent (HT) zirconia.
This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different print orientations and external shell thickness on the accuracy of master casts printed with direct light processing (DLP) technology for fixed dental pr...
This study aimed to explore the effects of teriparatide (TPTD) on treatment duration, surgical procedures, and bone turnover markers in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ).
To evaluate the diagnostic utility of T-helper type 2 (Th2) cytokines, specifically Interleukin-4 (IL-4), IL-5, IL-10, and IL-13, in distinguishing different stages of pulpitis and their combined performance i...
Various inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators, along with diverse cell types, are implicated in the development and progression of periapical lesions. This work aimed to assess the immuno-expression of ...
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity, contributing significantly to cancer-related mortality worldwide. Circulating tumor DNA could be a promising biomarker for...
Oral health is closely related to physical health, life comfort, and functional needs. Gingivitis is a condition that means hardening of the gum tissue, prone to redness, swelling, or bleeding due to different...
This study aimed to examine otolaryngologists’ attitudes and knowledge regarding the management of traumatic dental injury (TDI) encountered when patients present at the emergency department or during procedur...
The current study aimed to assess the impact of periodontitis on oxidative stress parameters by examining serum total antioxidant capacity (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI), thiol...
Limited access to oral healthcare and substantial untreated cases raises concerns about the rising burden of oral conditions in East Africa. This scoping review aimed to map the existing evidence on oral healt...
In the use of zirconia as a substrate material, the bonding mechanism with veneer ceramic and the effect of aging on the material are not yet fully known. The aim of this study is to evaluate the bond strength...
To evaluate the effectiveness of a mini-implant composed of unsintered hydroxyapatite, poly (L-lactic acid) and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (u-HA/PLLA/PLGA) composites as an anchorage device under consistent...
Valid, reliable measures of psychosocial constructs are needed in oral health research. This study quantitatively evaluated the psychometric properties of nine new Oral Health Behavior Social Support (OHBSS) s...
A nomogram based on maxillofacial surface electromyographic (sEMG) activities was developed to assist in diagnosing mouth breathing (MB).
Periodontal disease causes gradual damage to the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone, ultimately resulting in tooth loss. This condition This condition results from the intricate interaction between bacteri...
More than two years of the Russian-Ukrainian war have resulted in widespread human and economic tragedy. This crisis also affects health status, including oral health.
This study investigated the effects of different surface modifications on surface roughness, phase transformation, and bond strength of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to composite resin.
Recent studies have reported an association between toothbrushing frequency and systemic health. Plaque control, achieved through frequent brushing, is known to prevent dental caries and periodontal disease, p...
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, the impact...
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of combining the coronally advanced flap (CAF) technique with concentrated growth factor (CGF) in the treatment of gingival recession (GR), and to compare this approach...
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 observational study investigate...
Subcutaneous emphysema, a rare complication after dental procedures, involves localized tissue swelling caused by air trapped within subcutaneous tissues. Its occurrence following autogenous bone grafting is e...
Manual landmark detection in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for evaluating craniofacial structures relies on medical expertise and is time-consuming. This study aimed to apply a new deep learning method ...
Achieving optimal color control in chairside CAD/CAM ultra-thin veneers, remains a significant challenge for dental clinicians and technicians. This study aims to investigate the effect of ultra-thin CAD/CAM m...
This study aims to analyze the clinical features and genetic mutation characteristics of a family with Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Shields type II (DGI-II) and to observe the behavior of the stem cells from huma...
This study evaluated the effectiveness of various irrigation techniques, including iVac, passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), Pulp Sucker (PS), EDDY and conventional syringe irrigation (CSI), in removing calci...
Irregular dental visits due to cost-related delays contribute to poor oral health outcomes, dental needs, and emergency service utilization across the life course. The study investigated how predisposing, enab...
Anterior open bite (AOB) malocclusion usually represents a complicated and advanced orthodontic problem. The skeletal variant of AOB used to be treated with a combined orthodontic and surgical approach, until ...
Patient understanding, compliance with post-operative instructions, and follow-up are useful for obtaining good patient outcomes. Lack of understanding and non-compliance are common problems that significantly...
Mandibular first premolar teeth show a wide range of root and canal anatomical variations including accessory roots, deep root proximal grooves and multiple canals. This study provides qualitative and quantita...
To guarantee a passive fit, full arch implant supported prostheses require scrupulous impressions. The accuracy of conventional and digital impressions is still up for debate, despite several studies comparing...
The aim of our study is to analyze the forces generated by reverse curve archwires with three different depths and two different dimensions for Roth-type brackets and MBT-type brackets through finite element a...
Periodontitis and pulmonary disease both are common diseases of humans worldwide and are interconnected to each other. Pulmonary disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Poor p...
The study of short peptides in dentistry is a particularly promising area, due to their unique biological properties, such as antibacterial and antitumor activity, the ability to modulate immune responses, tis...
There is evidence from qualitative and quantitative studies of the presence of weight stigma in the dental setting from the patient perspective. However, the perspectives of various members of the dental team ...
Dental caries remains a significant public health problem for children with continuing calls to incorporate oral health under the Universal Healthcare domain (UHC). However, there is little knowledge on the va...
The study aimed to evaluate the three-dimensional accuracy of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in fabricating all-ceramic crowns using various cuttable materials, assessed throu...
Crown fracture is a type of traumatic injury that mostly affects the maxillary incisors. Depending on the involvement of the pulp, crown fracture may occur as complicated or uncomplicated and constitutes 26–76...
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