Advanced Clinical Technology for Oral Health Promotion

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 1127

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled "Advanced Clinical Technology for Oral Health Promotion", addresses the growing need for specialized oral healthcare in an aging global population. Focusing on elderly patients, it explores innovative clinical technologies and methods to enhance oral health. These include advancements in dental implant technology tailored to the elderly, considering challenges such as bone density variations and heightened disease susceptibility. Additionally, this Special Issue examines the relationship between systemic conditions, such as diabetes and osteoporosis, and oral health, proposing new strategies and technologies for effective management. Emphasizing preventive care and education, this Special Issue presents novel tools and approaches for maintaining oral hygiene and preventing dental problems in older adults. Featuring real-world case studies and clinical trial reports, this Special Issue is a vital resource for dental professionals, researchers, and healthcare providers. It aims to offer fresh perspectives and solutions for improving oral health in the elderly, thereby contributing significantly to geriatric dentistry and enhancing quality of life for this demographic.

Prof. Dr. Seong-Gon Kim
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Keywords

  • geriatric dentistry
  • dental implant technology
  • diabetes and oral care
  • osteoporosis and dental health
  • dental care innovations
  • case studies in geriatric dentistry
  • preventive oral care
  • dental rehabilitation

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Unveiling Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Rapid Review of Etiology, Drug Holidays, and Treatment Strategies
by Ji-Hyeon Oh and Seong-Gon Kim
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(8), 3314; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14083314 - 15 Apr 2024
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This rapid review critically evaluates recent advancements in the management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) from 2022 to 2023, employing a specific article selection protocol to focus on the latest literature. Initially screening 262 articles and ultimately selecting 22 based on [...] Read more.
This rapid review critically evaluates recent advancements in the management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) from 2022 to 2023, employing a specific article selection protocol to focus on the latest literature. Initially screening 262 articles and ultimately selecting 22 based on their relevance and uniqueness, the process involved meticulous screening, methodological evaluation, and data extraction by the authors. The findings, organized into epidemiology, treatment effectiveness, and drug holidays, are synthesized following rapid review guidelines. The review addresses the risk of MRONJ associated with tooth extraction in patients undergoing antiresorptive medication therapy, such as bisphosphonates (BPs) and denosumab (DS), and evaluates the effectiveness of drug holidays in reducing this risk. Recent studies suggest that drug holidays may not effectively mitigate MRONJ risks as previously believed. Furthermore, it highlights that conservative treatment can benefit asymptomatic early-stage MRONJ patients, whereas surgical intervention is more effective for those in advanced stages. Ultimately, this review synthesizes current findings to enhance clinical practice, suggesting that while drug holidays may not significantly reduce MRONJ risks, treatment strategies should be tailored, ranging from conservative approaches in early stages to surgical interventions in advanced stages, thereby guiding evidence-based clinical decisions. Full article
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