Written by Maurits C.F.M. de Kuijper
Published on Vol 4, 2024
Fractures are a common concern for teeth that have had endodontic treatment and restoration. It is well-recognized that endodontic treatment reduces the flexibility of teeth, which reduces their resistance to breakage. This condition is caused by the drying of tooth structure during access cavity formation and endodontic treatment, as well as the loss of significant amounts of dentin and anatomical components such as cusps, marginal ridges, and the pulp chamber ceiling. The quantity of surviving
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Written by Lakshman Samaranayake
Published on Vol 4, 2024
The field of prosthodontics, which is a combination of art and science, is devoted to the complete treatment of patients with dental disorders caused by inadequate or missing teeth, as well as concerns affecting the oral and maxillofacial tissues. Its primary goals include diagnosis, planning, rehabilitation, and preserving patients' functional, pleasant, and healthy oral conditions. Replacing the prosthesis is the main treatment strategy for this problem. Prosthodontics is mainly concerned
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Written by Alexandra Maria Prada
Published on Vol 4, 2024
This case study aimed to manage post-orthodontic extensive root canal calcification and crown white-spot-lesions using the resin infiltration technique. After undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, a 22-year-old male patient arrived at the clinic complaining of discomfort and aesthetic dissatisfaction. According to the patient, he received orthodontic therapy for approximately four years. Clinically, the patient had mild to severe post-orthodontic white spot lesions (WSL) on bot
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Written by Wojciech Dobrzynski
Published on Vol 4, 2024
Dentistry is one of the professions that use nanoparticles. However, there are concerns regarding their unidentified effects on human health and the environment. This study aimed to investigate the extent of the use of nanoparticles in orthodontics because of their growing use in other dental specialties. This review article uses the keywords nano chitosan, nano zinc oxide, nano silver, nano curcumin, nanoparticles, and orthodontics. The relevant publications were chosen after searching the Goog
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Written by Mariam Varoneckaitė
Published on Vol 4, 2024
This study aimed to investigate and evaluate the amount of external apical root resorption (EARR) in incisors after receiving orthodontic treatment employing fixed orthodontic appliances (FOA) or clear aligners (CAT). PRISMA criteria were used in conducting the systematic review. Retrospective studies and randomized control trials that used cone beam computed tomography, periapical radiography, and 2D panoramic radiography to assess EARR levels in anterior teeth following orthodontic treatment w
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Written by Abdulrahman Majed Al-Mubarak
Published on Vol 4, 2024
Articles assessing the understanding of interns and undergraduate students about crown lengthening in Riyadh were lacking in previous years. This study targeted senior students and interns in three dental colleges (KSU, REU, and KSAU) to assess their expertise. One question in a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study asked participants whether they had ever seen a case in their clinic where crown lengthening was recommended. Three clinical and radiographic photographs were also included, each
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Written by Desislava R. Makakova
Published on Vol 4, 2024
One well-known technique is gingival tissue retraction. It occurs when the edges of the gingiva move away from a tooth. The quality of periodontal factors affects the marginal fit of a restoration. This systematic review was conducted to determine the effectiveness of diode lasers compared with traditional retraction cords. Databases such as PubMed, Medline, and ScienceDirect were used to conduct a systematic review of the literature encompassing the years 2010–2023. The selection procedure of t
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