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Dentistry Journal, Volume 12, Issue 6

2024 June - 43 articles

Cover Story: Bulk fill composites allow applications in layers of 4–5 mm. Different layering and polymerization techniques can be used depending on the polymerization shrinkage of the materials. The introduction of different light curing modes, the intensity and orientation of light during light curing affect the shrinkage of the material. This study aimed to identify the most favorable curing mode and layering strategy for bulk fill dental composites to reduce shrinkage stress and cuspal deflection. Measurement of cuspal tip deflection is one of the methods used to test internal stresses resulting from polymerization shrinkage. Simulated aluminum cavities were used to test different curing modes and two types of layering. The light curing mode showed a greater effect on material shrinkage than the layering technique. View this paper
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Articles (43)

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,666 Views
22 Pages

20 June 2024

This numerical analysis, by employing Tresca and Von Mises failure criteria, assessed the biomechanical behavior of a trabecular bone component subjected to 0.6, 1.2, and 2.4 N orthodontic forces under five movements (intrusion, extrusion, tipping, r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,730 Views
18 Pages

Evaluation of Ilex guayusa and Piper marginatum Extract Cytotoxicity on Human Dental Pulp Mesenchymal Stem Cells

  • Luis G. Sequeda-Castañeda,
  • Luisa F. Suárez-Carvajal,
  • Mayra A. Téllez-Corral,
  • Sandra J. Gutiérrez-Prieto and
  • Henry A. Méndez-Pinzón

20 June 2024

Background: Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary disorder affecting dental enamel. Among its phenotypes, hypocalcified AI is characterized by mineral deficiency, leading to tissue wear and, consequently, dental sensitivity. Excessive fluoride inta...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,549 Views
10 Pages

Effect of Different Primers on the Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Bonded to Reinforced Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Substrate

  • Ahmed Akram EL-Awady,
  • Khaled Samy ElHabbak,
  • Hussein Ramadan Mohamed,
  • Ahmed Elsayed Elwan,
  • Karim Sherif Adly,
  • Moamen Ahmed Abdalla,
  • Ehab Mohamed Kamal and
  • Ahmed Leithy Alameldin

20 June 2024

This in vitro study assessed the effect of different primers on the shear bond strength (SBS) and adhesive remnant index (ARI) of orthodontic brackets bonded to reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK) substrate. A total of 40 specimens were randomly d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
2,744 Views
10 Pages

Factors Influencing Peri-Extraction Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Wojciech Niemczyk,
  • Agnieszka Balicz,
  • Karolina Lau,
  • Tadeusz Morawiec and
  • Janusz Kasperczyk

20 June 2024

Background: Fear and anxiety are common psychological responses to unpleasant stimuli, with dental fear being the fourth most prevalent type of fear or phobia. However, not all dental procedures cause the same level of anxiety, with dental surgery an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,862 Views
14 Pages

Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: Optimizing Treatment Protocols for Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Clinical Trial

  • Elena Bardellini,
  • Francesca Amadori,
  • Laura Rosselli,
  • Maria Luisa Garo,
  • Alessandra Majorana and
  • Giulio Conti

19 June 2024

Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a common challenge in pediatric patients with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH), stemming from enamel porosity or exposed dentin after enamel breakdown. This three-arm randomized controlled clinical trial aims to...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
6,800 Views
23 Pages

17 June 2024

Short dental implants have been proposed as an alternative treatment option to bone regeneration procedures for the rehabilitation of resorbed alveolar ridges. The aim of this paper was to systematically review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) com...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,679 Views
14 Pages

Association of Connective Tissue Grafts in Immediate Implants: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Marta Torra-Moneny,
  • Elisabet Mauri-Obradors,
  • Sonia Egido-Moreno,
  • Joan Valls-Roca-Umbert,
  • Antonio Marí-Roig and
  • José López-López

17 June 2024

Background: The increase in soft tissue (ST) around implants can benefit peri-implant health and aesthetic results. The objective was to compare the gingival and esthetic health benefits of immediate implant placement (IIP) with simultaneous or delay...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,570 Views
10 Pages

Evaluation of a New Simplified Approach for Upper Superficial Impacted Third Molar Extraction—A Retrospective Split-Mouth Study

  • Alberto Materni,
  • Karol Alí Apaza Alccayhuaman,
  • Alberto Maltagliati,
  • Daniele Botticelli and
  • Stefano Benedicenti

17 June 2024

Background: A new access technique was developed to reduce postoperative adverse events after the extraction of impacted maxillary wisdom teeth. Hence, this study aimed to assess the occurrence of adverse events after the extraction of maxillary impa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,686 Views
8 Pages

13 June 2024

Objectives: The article’s aim is to test if rotary or reciprocating glide path influences the overall performance of WaveOne Gold in S-shaped canals. Methods: Sixty endo training blocks with an S-shape curvature were divided into three groups b...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,691 Views
11 Pages

Additive Manufacturing Titanium Dental Implants Placed in Sinuses Grafted with 70HA:30-TCP: A One-Year Retrospective Study for Evaluation of Survival Rate

  • Ilton José Mafra,
  • Dimorvan Bordin,
  • Rafael S. Siroma,
  • Vittorio Moraschini,
  • Leonardo P. Faverani,
  • João Gabriel Souza,
  • Carlos Fernando Mourão and
  • Jamil Awad Shibli

13 June 2024

The present short-term retrospective study evaluated the implant survival rate and peri-implant bone loss around additive-manufactured titanium implants placed in sinuses grafted with Plenum Osshp (Plenum Bioengenharia, Jundia, SP, Brazil) (70HA:30&b...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,806 Views
12 Pages

Efficacy of the Sausage Technique in Rebuilding the Crestal Buccal Bone Thickness: A Retrospective Analysis

  • Stefano Pieroni,
  • Benedetta Miceli,
  • Luca Giboli,
  • Leonardo Romano,
  • Lorenzo Azzi and
  • Davide Farronato

12 June 2024

The goal was to evaluate the efficacy of the sausage technique in reconstructing the crestal buccal bone thickness, focusing on the distribution shape of the regenerated volume. Ten implants were placed in five patients with Cawood–Howell class...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,475 Views
11 Pages

Frequency of Oral Lesions, Olfactory, and Gustatory Disorders and Xerostomia in Patients with COVID-19

  • Natália Lopes Castilho,
  • Daniella R. Barbosa Martelli,
  • Renato Assis Machado,
  • Zêus Araujo Cunha,
  • Claudiojanes dos Reis,
  • Priscila Regina Queiroz,
  • Dayane de Sá Silva,
  • Eduardo Araujo Oliveira,
  • Ricardo D. Coletta and
  • Hercílio Martelli-Júnior

11 June 2024

COVID-19, a respiratory illness with a global impact on millions, has recently been linked to manifestations affecting various bodily systems, including the oral cavity. Studies highlight oral issues, like ulcers, blisters, and white patches, alongsi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,663 Views
13 Pages

7 June 2024

Pulpal modifications taking place during prosthetic tooth preparation using worn-out burs may represent a risk for the vitality of the dental pulp. The aim of this in vivo study was to evaluate whether the wear of diamond burs has an influence on the...

  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,671 Views
7 Pages

7 June 2024

In pediatric and operative dentistry, caries treatment benefits from a therapeutic option based on the use of silver fluoride (AgF) associated with potassium iodide (KI) to avoid dark colorations on dental tissues. The objective of this in vitro stud...

  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
11,808 Views
16 Pages

Iron Deficiency Anemia and Its Impact on Oral Health—A Literature Review

  • Kabilan Velliyagounder,
  • Krupa Chavan and
  • Kenneth Markowitz

7 June 2024

Oral disease interventions primarily focus on behavioral changes like dietary improvements and ensuring better oral hygiene. However, recognizing the influence of biological factors, including genetics and early-life nutrition, is crucial. Iron defic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,119 Views
12 Pages

6 June 2024

Background: The search for effective antimicrobial agents to mitigate peri-implant infections remains a crucial aspect of implant dentistry. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of i-PRF, A-PRF+, and enamel matrix deriv...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,025 Views
10 Pages

6 June 2024

Purpose: To analyse the association of masticatory performance and oral health-related quality of life in a representative population of individuals residing in communities in Switzerland aged ≥ 45 years. Materials and Methods: In total, 100 subje...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,732 Views
14 Pages

Hospitalisations Due to Dental Infection: A Retrospective Clinical Audit from an Australian Public Hospital

  • Mafaz Ullah,
  • Muhammad Irshad,
  • Albert Yaacoub,
  • Eric Carter and
  • Stephen Cox

6 June 2024

The aim of this clinical audit is to evaluate the characteristics of dental infections requiring hospitalisations, which may help improve preventative and management policies. This study retrospectively evaluated the records of patients admitted to t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,174 Views
12 Pages

A Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure to Harvest Palate Periosteum as a Source of Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells for Bone Tissue Engineering

  • André Antonio Pelegrine,
  • David Gonzalo Montero López,
  • Antonio Carlos Aloise,
  • João Pedro Grandini Zeferino,
  • Carolina Guassi Mannina,
  • Raul Canal,
  • Daniel Navarro da Rocha,
  • Tamara Cristina Lopes de Castro,
  • Elizabeth Ferreira Martinez and
  • José Ricardo Muniz Ferreira
  • + 2 authors

5 June 2024

The aim of this study is to validate a minimally invasive surgical procedure to harvest palate periosteum as a source of tissue for mesenchymal stromal/stem cells. We performed a standardized procedure to harvest the palate periosteum in ten subjects...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,748 Views
15 Pages

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Silver Diamine Fluoride among Dentists in Vietnam

  • Hollis Haotian Chai,
  • Quang Khai Dao,
  • Trong Hung Hoang,
  • Sherry Shiqian Gao,
  • Edward Chin Man Lo and
  • Chun Hung Chu

5 June 2024

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a topical solution used for managing dental caries. The mixed-methods study consists of a quantitative study (questionnaire survey) and a qualitative study (in-depth interview) to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,549 Views
13 Pages

5 June 2024

Teeth with attachment loss involving the root apex are severely compromised and have a poor periodontal prognosis. In cases where periodontal regeneration is possible, current guidelines suggest that endodontic treatment is performed first. However,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,038 Views
10 Pages

New Perspectives in Overcoming Bulk-Fill Composite Polymerization Shrinkage: The Impact of Curing Mode and Layering

  • Zsuzsanna Bardocz-Veres,
  • Mátyás Levente Miklós,
  • Edina-Kata Biró,
  • Éva Andrea Kántor,
  • József Kántor,
  • Csaba Dudás and
  • Bernadette Kerekes-Máthé

5 June 2024

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of different light curing modes on the polymerization shrinkage of a bulk-fill composite and to evaluate the impact of two layering techniques on the cuspal deflection. Methods: Nine...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,188 Views
12 Pages

Microbiological Analysis of Plaque and Its Composition in Three Patient Groups under Different Orthodontic Treatments

  • Niccolò Cenzato,
  • Chiara Occhipinti,
  • Elena D’amici,
  • Paolo Savadori,
  • Benedetta Baldini and
  • Cinzia Maspero

4 June 2024

Background: This article analyzes differences in microbiological parameters and periodontal health conditions among three patient groups: those undergoing conventional orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, patients undergoing orthodontic treat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,393 Views
15 Pages

Concordance Analysis of Lower Third Molar Surgery Classifications: A Comparative Study

  • Selene Barone,
  • Francesco Bennardo,
  • Marianna Salviati,
  • Vincenzo Cosentino,
  • Riccardo Finamore,
  • Vincenzo Greco,
  • Antonio Madonna,
  • Anna Procopio,
  • Alessandro Antonelli and
  • Amerigo Giudice

3 June 2024

The high frequency and complexity of mandibular third molar (M3M) surgery have led several authors to the development of classification systems for better evaluation and management in oral surgery. This study compared the classifications of Juodzabal...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
7 Citations
9,496 Views
8 Pages

Management of Calcified Canals with a New Type of Endodontic Static Guide: A Case Report

  • Roberto Fornara,
  • Massimo Pisano,
  • Giovanni Salvati,
  • Giulia Malvicini,
  • Alfredo Iandolo and
  • Carlo Gaeta

3 June 2024

(1) Background: Pulp canal obliteration (PCO) is a common condition characterized by an abnormal dentinal apposition within the canal wall, which often rises as a consequence of dental trauma. In recent years, “guided endodontics” has off...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,872 Views
10 Pages

The Influence of Anxiety on Postoperative Quality of Life Regarding Implant Treatments: An Epidemiological Study

  • Carmen de la Calle Cañadas,
  • Natalia Martínez-Rodríguez,
  • Juan Santos-Marino,
  • José María Martínez-González and
  • Cristina Barona-Dorado

3 June 2024

Dental treatment anxiety is highly prevalent worldwide. This is particularly important in the field of implantology since, in daily clinical practice, it translates into an increase in the difficulty of treatments, extending surgical times and having...

  • Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,800 Views
18 Pages

Intraoral Applications of Lasers in the Prosthetic Rehabilitation with Fixed Partial Dentures—A Narrative Review

  • Magdalena Kwaśna,
  • Paulina Cłapińska,
  • Zuzanna Piosik,
  • Kamila Barysz,
  • Iga Dubiec,
  • Adam Bęben and
  • Iwona Ordyniec-Kwaśnica

31 May 2024

Laser, an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, is a powerful tool with diverse applications in modern dentistry. It emits monochromatic, coherent light resulting from photon-induced chain reactions. Available dental la...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,450 Views
17 Pages

28 May 2024

Objective: implementing appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to alleviate pain related to routine dental procedures in paediatric patients could enhance children’s ability to manage dental care. The aim of this revi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,545 Views
10 Pages

27 May 2024

Objective: Tooth morphology education is a critical component of dental curricula, providing a foundational understanding of the intricate structural anatomy of teeth. This study evaluates the learning outcomes in relation to tooth morphology of two...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,516 Views
11 Pages

Skeletal Anterior Open Bite Attenuates the Chewing-Related Increase in Brain Blood Flow

  • Chihiro Kariya,
  • Hiroyuki Kanzaki,
  • Masao Kumazawa,
  • Saaya Sahara,
  • Kana Yoshida,
  • Yuri Inagawa,
  • Fumitaka Kobayashi and
  • Hiroshi Tomonari

27 May 2024

The masticatory function of patients with skeletal anterior open bite (OPEN) is reported to be impaired compared with that of patients with normal occlusion (NORM). In this study, we compared brain blood flow (BBF) in patients with OPEN and NORM and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,053 Views
13 Pages

Can a Novel Device with Pure Dry Air Increase the Shear Bond Strength of Dental Composites to Dentin? An Experimental Study

  • Khalil Kharma,
  • Louis Hardan,
  • Cynthia Kassis,
  • Bogdan Dimitriu,
  • Ryan Harouny,
  • Nadim Z. Baba,
  • Rim Bourgi and
  • Carina Mehanna Zogheib

24 May 2024

Modern conservative dentistry is taking the lead in daily clinical practice and is relying on adhesion. Whether it is a simple composite, ceramic inlays, onlays, veneers or crowns, the common factor for a successful outcome is a good bonding of these...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,800 Views
17 Pages

The Expression Patterns of Non-Coding RNAs in Periodontal Disease

  • Dimitra Adamouli,
  • Chrysa Marasli and
  • Yiorgos A. Bobetsis

24 May 2024

During the last few decades there has been a growing interest in understanding the involvement of epigenetics in the pathogenesis and treatment of periodontal disease. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs), including microRNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNAs (lncRNA...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,790 Views
25 Pages

Clinical Effectiveness of Ion-Releasing Restorations versus Composite Restorations in Dental Restorations: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Heber Isac Arbildo-Vega,
  • Fredy Hugo Cruzado-Oliva,
  • Franz Tito Coronel-Zubiate,
  • Sara Antonieta Luján-Valencia,
  • Joan Manuel Meza-Málaga,
  • Rubén Aguirre-Ipenza,
  • Adriana Echevarria-Goche,
  • Eduardo Luján-Urviola,
  • Tania Belú Castillo-Cornock and
  • Carlos Alberto Farje-Gallardo
  • + 1 author

24 May 2024

Background: To compare the clinical effectiveness of ion-releasing restorations (IRR) vs. composite resin (CR) in dental restorations. Methods: A systematic search was carried out from articles published until January 2024, in the biomedical database...

  • Review
  • Open Access
12 Citations
13,303 Views
31 Pages

Temporomandibular Disorders Management—What’s New? A Scoping Review

  • Giovanni Mauro,
  • Alessio Verdecchia,
  • Carlota Suárez-Fernández,
  • Riccardo Nocini,
  • Enrico Mauro and
  • Nicoletta Zerman

23 May 2024

Temporomandibular disorders include various conditions that impact the masticatory system, affecting its structure, function, or physiology. Clinicians face a complex array of therapeutic options when treating this group of diseases, emphasizing the...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
11,105 Views
13 Pages

23 May 2024

Sleep bruxism, characterized by involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth during sleep, poses significant challenges in management due to its potential to induce temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) and other related symptoms. The use of Botulin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,229 Views
11 Pages

Retrospective Study Regarding the Correlation between Dental Anxiety and Color Preferences in Children with Severe Early Childhood Caries

  • Daniela Esian,
  • Cristina Bica,
  • Alexandru Vlasa,
  • Eugen Bud,
  • Elena Stepco,
  • Anamaria Bud and
  • Liana Beresescu

22 May 2024

Background: Severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) is recognized as a significant chronic disease which affects the quality of life starting at very young ages and has a very rapid evolution towards pulp complication and loss of dental tissue. Childre...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,597 Views
22 Pages

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments for Excessive Gingival Display

  • Mahdis Maleki,
  • Bo Huang,
  • Vanessa C. Mendes,
  • Marco F. Caminiti and
  • Yoav Finer

22 May 2024

Excessive gingival display (EGD) is defined as more than 2 mm of gingiva display above the maxillary incisors at maximum smile. Various skeletal, dental, and soft tissue etiological factors for EGD have been suggested. This study assessed the effecti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,808 Views
11 Pages

A Docking and Network Pharmacology Study on the Molecular Mechanisms of Curcumin in Dental Caries and Streptococcus mutans

  • Juan Manuel Guzmán-Flores,
  • Ángel Pérez-Reyes,
  • Sonia Isela Vázquez-Jiménez,
  • Mario Alberto Isiordia-Espinoza and
  • Fernando Martínez-Esquivias

21 May 2024

Background: Dental caries is a dynamic, multifactorial disease that destroys teeth and can affect anyone’s quality of life because it can cause tooth loss and make chewing difficult. Dental caries involves various factors, such as Streptococcus...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
8,608 Views
22 Pages

Manifestations and Treatment of Hypovitaminosis in Oral Diseases: A Systematic Review

  • Barbara Bačun,
  • Dora Galić,
  • Luka Pul,
  • Matej Tomas and
  • Davor Kuiš

21 May 2024

This review’s objective is to examine the findings from various studies on oral signs and symptoms related to vitamin deficiency. In October 2023, two electronic databases (Scopus and PubMed) were searched for published scientific articles foll...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,016 Views
14 Pages

21 May 2024

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is used for aesthetic and therapeutic purposes. According to recent literature, utilizing IPL may boost upregulation of anti-inflammatory cytokines, and downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Concerns have been raise...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,558 Views
22 Pages

The Use of Statins as an Adjunctive Periodontal Disease Treatment: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Alice Rose Greethurst,
  • Cosimo Galletti,
  • Roberto Lo Giudice,
  • José Nart,
  • Cristina Vallés,
  • Francisco Real-Voltas,
  • Cosme Gay-Escoda and
  • Enrico Marchetti

21 May 2024

Background: the purpose of this systematic review was to assess the clinical and radiographic effect of subgingival-administered statins as an adjunct periodontal treatment in patients with periodontitis. Methods: Electronic literature searches in Me...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,159 Views
16 Pages

21 May 2024

The basic idea from which the working hypothesis for this study started is the fact that the only systemic disease today that is clearly linked to periodontal disease by biochemical mechanisms is diabetes mellitus, as well as the clinical finding tha...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,638 Views
14 Pages

Knowledge and Attitudes towards Medical Emergencies among Dentists in Iași, Romania

  • Alice Murariu,
  • Livia Bobu,
  • Simona Stoleriu,
  • Roxana-Ionela Vasluianu,
  • Gianina Iovan,
  • Gabriela Luminița Gelețu,
  • Vasilica Toma and
  • Elena-Raluca Baciu

21 May 2024

The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of resident dentists and new graduates regarding the etiology, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of the main medical emergency conditions. The study included a sample of 152 new graduates a...

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