Written by Carlos M. Ardila
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
There are morphological, functional, and developmental roots to the link between the periodontium and pulp. The growth of ectomesenchymal cells produces the dental papilla and follicle. The importance of this communication and its implications for the onset of the disease and subsequent treatment must be understood by clinicians. Therefore, in this study, we will evaluate the appropriate literature discussing periodontal-endodontic lesions. From 1990 to 2021, the PubMed database was searched for
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Written by AlJoharah Abdullah AlSinaidi
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
The present study aimed to investigate the outcomes of non-surgical treatment of patients with chronic periodontitis by undergraduate dental students at King Saud University. Participants with severe or moderate chronic periodontitis who were over 18 years of age were eligible to participate. 33 patients formed the study sample and underwent non-surgical treatment under the supervision of skilled periodontists from undergraduate students. The mean numbers of teeth and dental sites with probing p
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Written by Mohamed El-Bialy
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
To determine the impact of laser treatment on the perception of pain in orthodontic patients during molar distalization, 18 patients (aged 13-18 years) were chosen from the Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt. Following the application of the eligibility criteria, only 15 patients were left in need of bilateral molar distalization; the same patient was used to measure the pain experienced during molar distalization in the quadrants of the control group an
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Written by Abdulaziz Alobaidi
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
The primary goal of post-endodontic therapy restoration is to maintain regular operations, occlusion, and stability of the dental arch. Endodontically treated teeth requiring treatment are becoming more common, and a variety of post-endodontic restorative materials are available. The present study sought to determine the practices and knowledge concepts of dental professionals in Riyadh regarding restorations that come after endodontic treatment. An online survey was used to conduct this cross-s
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The first essential step in designing appealing grins is comprehending the elements that influence smile attractiveness. The study aimed to evaluate how four distinct groups—orthodontists, prosthodontists, endodontists, and laypeople—perceived the aesthetics of smiles regarding asymmetry in the gingival margins of the maxillary canines. Two subjects—one male and one female—were photographed with their frontal smiles in both full-face and close-up views. Digital adjustments were made to the image
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Written by Alexander Dushkin
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
A contemporary and rapidly developing field for the treatment of a wide range of diseases and ailments is photodynamic therapy. Cytotoxic reactive oxygen species are produced because of a light-mediated photochemical process that activates photosensitizing substances. It is used to treat a variety of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) as well as periodontal and peri-implant diseases by providing light-activated microbial killing. Photodynamic therapy is a non-invasive, non-toxic, and r
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Written by Amgad M. Elsheikh
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
This study investigated the use of shape memory polymers (SMPs) as an innovative material for orthodontic aligners to overcome the limitations of conventional multi-step staging. The research evaluated the ability of SMPs to recover their original shape and induce tooth movement when activated, using a typodont model as a preliminary in vitro test. The goal was to achieve a 1.9 mm movement of an upper central incisor using a single aligner through successive activation steps. A custom typodont w
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Written by Satoshi Watanabe
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
It has been hypothesized that when individuals drink tea directly from plastic bottles, oral microorganisms may be transferred to the bottle surface and subsequently proliferate in the leftover tea. This study investigated the transfer of oral bacteria to the bottle mouth and their persistence in residual tea immediately after consumption and following 24 hours of incubation at 37 °C. Twelve healthy participants aged 19–23 years each consumed approximately 50 mL of unsweetened tea directly from
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Written by Edson Luiz Lopes Baldin
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
Managing dental luxation injuries remains a complex challenge for clinicians, as such injuries represent 18–33% of traumas to permanent teeth and can be treated through various therapeutic strategies. This study had two primary objectives: (i) to perform a scoping review of current knowledge regarding orthodontic interventions—specifically repositioning and stabilization splints—applied immediately after trauma, and (ii) to assess the prevalence and types of pulp outcomes following these injurie
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Written by Richard Nick Holliday
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
This narrative review focuses on the most recent scientific findings regarding the clinical application of professionally administered local antimicrobial agents (LAs) in periodontal therapy. It examines the currently available drug delivery systems and provides an updated overview of their advantages, drawbacks, and clinical performance in managing periodontal disease. A literature search identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effectiveness of adjunctive LA therapy with co
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Written by Wiktoria Suchy
Published on Vol 1 , 2021
The connection between interleukin (IL) gene variations and periodontitis in individuals with or without diabetes mellitus (DM) is still uncertain. This review aimed to examine available evidence on whether genetic polymorphisms in interleukins influence periodontitis in patients with and without DM. The guiding question was: “Do IL gene polymorphisms associate with periodontitis in individuals with or without DM?” Original research articles were selected, and relevant databases were systematica
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Radiographic indices are currently underutilized, primarily due to their complexity and inconsistent standardization. This study aimed to propose a new radiographic index to assist clinicians in evaluating interproximal alveolar bone loss (iABL) in relation to root length among periodontitis patients. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 50 anonymized dental panoramic tomograms (DPTs) from patients diagnosed with periodontitis. The most affected site in each quintet was visually assessed by
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