Written by Giuseppina Malcangi
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Clinicians specializing in esthetic dentistry play an important role in enhancing both oral health and the appearance of patients’ smiles, offering significant clinical benefits such as sterile treatment conditions and improved patient comfort. Among the various techniques, laser ablation stands out as a highly effective, minimally invasive, and well-tolerated method for gingival depigmentation. Research suggests that laser photon energy is absorbed by specific chromophore components within oral
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Written by Jie-Ru You
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a complex, collagen-related metabolic disorder that is mainly caused by chronic areca nut consumption. This lesion is classified as a ‘potentially premalignant oral epithelial lesion (PPOEL)’, which has the potential to regress if detected in its early stages. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of clinical symptoms among OSMF patients visiting a dental institution and to explore the relationship between specific symptoms and the severity of disease progr
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Written by A.S Pavithra
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
The antibacterial properties of restorative materials play an important role in minimizing the occurrence of recurrent caries. This study focuses on evaluating and comparing the antimicrobial effect and compressive strength of thyme-modified glass ionomer cement with conventional glass ionomer cement. Thyme extract was derived from dried thyme leaves and incorporated into the traditional GIC formulation. The modified GIC was prepared by blending the extract with the powder and liquid components
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Written by Mario A. de Oliveira
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
This study aimed to refine the method for spatial digital analysis of bone density. The experiment included spiral computed tomography (CT) scans of the facial skeleton of 20 patients aged 10 to 22 years with maxillofacial pathologies. The CT imaging was performed with slices aligned parallel to either the Frankfurt horizontal plane or the occlusal plane. The proposed method enables visualization and segmentation of bone tissue based on density levels within each scan, allowing for the precise i
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Written by Nikita Andreevich Grin
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
This research investigates how the use of an etching gel containing silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) affects the structural integrity and bonding strength at the “dentin-filling” and “enamel-filling” interfaces in permanent teeth with poor caries resistance in hard tissues. Teeth samples were taken from individuals aged 18 to 60 years, who underwent extractions for medical purposes. Adhesive systems from the IV and V generations were used for sealing, and both fluid and packable composites were sel
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Written by Aisyah Binti Ridzuan
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
While the link between diet and mental health has been widely established, the specific association between diet and dental anxiety has not been previously explored. This study aimed to address this gap by investigating how diet quality and mental distress relate to dental anxiety. Data were gathered through an anonymous Google Forms questionnaire, which included an adapted Food–Mood Questionnaire and the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale, along with demographic and oral health items. Data collectio
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Written by Elsa Blom
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
This laboratory study investigated how a 445 nm diode laser (Eltech K-Laser Srl, Treviso, Italy) affects the surfaces of dental implants under various power levels and irradiation methods. Fifteen new Straumann implants (Basel, Switzerland) were examined for surface changes. Each implant was divided into two regions: anterior and posterior. The anterior coronal portion was irradiated with the laser fiber positioned 1 mm away, whereas the anterior apical portion was treated with the fiber in dire
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Written by Shu-Hua Chang
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Emerging technologies can ease the transition from pre-clinical exercises to actual clinical practice. This study evaluated students’ satisfaction with a novel approach for access cavity training. Students performed access cavity preparations on cost-effective, in-house 3D-printed teeth. Prepared teeth were scanned using an intraoral scanner and visualized through mesh processing software. The same software was then employed to align the students’ work with the instructor’s reference for self-as
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Written by Chara Anagnostou
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
This research aimed to synthesize and evaluate current scientific findings concerning both clinical outcomes and laboratory investigations on fiber-reinforced posts, emphasizing the cementation procedures used in restorative dentistry. A systematic search of the PubMed/Medline database was conducted for publications from 2010 to 2023. The search combined the terms “fiber post,” “intra-coronal post,” “post cementation,” and “post length.” Articles were first screened by title and abstract; those
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Written by Esposito Alessandro
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) has demonstrated notable potential in minimizing inflammation and marginal bone loss (MBL) at 1-year evaluations; however, evidence regarding its sustained effectiveness on peri-implant stability remains scarce. This study aimed to assess the extended effects (5-year follow-up) of a placebo gel (Group A: 16 patients) versus a 0.20% CHX gel (Group B: 15 patients), both applied during all previous surgical and prosthetic procedures. Follow-up assessments were carrie
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Written by Laura Martínez
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
This technical report describes a newly designed computer-guided workflow employing titanium-reinforced stackable surgical templates for post-extractive implant placement followed by immediate loading. A patient presenting with complete edentulism of the maxilla was rehabilitated using one-piece implants, beginning from an existing removable denture. Three-dimensional digital scans of the denture and both dental arches were performed. Using these datasets, an ideal functional and esthetic protot
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Written by Hana Watanabe
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
This retrospective investigation sought to propose a new linear indicator, Lower Incisor—Pg, and to examine how this measurement behaves across various vertical and sagittal skeletal configurations. A dataset of 1256 lateral cephalometric radiographs was retrospectively analyzed. Subjects were categorized according to SN^Go-Gn, ANPg^, and IMPA parameters. Differences in Lower Incisor—Pg among groups were tested through ANOVA and post hoc comparisons, while Pearson correlation was used to explore
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