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Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 84: Dental Developmental Defects: A Pilot Study to Examine the Prevalence and Etiology in a Population of Children between 2 and 15 Years of Age
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040084
Authors: Jorge Alvarado-Gaytán Gloria Saavedra-Marbán Laura Velayos-Galán Nuria E. Gallardo-López Manuel J. de Nova-García Antonia M. Caleya
Dental development defects (DDDs) are quantitative and/or qualitative alterations produced during odontogenesis that affect both primary and permanent dentition. The etiology remains unknown, being associated with prenatal, perinatal, and ..read more
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2d ago
Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 85: Epoxy vs. Calcium Silicate-Based Root Canal Sealers for Different Clinical Scenarios: A Narrative Review
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040085
Authors: Hadas Azizi Avi Hadad Dan Henry Levy Joe Ben Itzhak Hyeon-Cheol Kim Michael Solomonov
This study aimed to review the considerations for choosing a suitable sealer according to various endodontic scenarios. An electronic search of PubMed, Scopus, and the Web of Science was undertaken for the keywords of ‘sealer choosing’, ‘appropriate sealer’, & ..read more
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6d ago
Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 83: Prophylactic Use of Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol for Prevention of Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw after Dental Extraction in Post-Radiated Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients: An Initial Case Series
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040083
Authors: Adepitan A. Owosho Katherine A. DeColibus Osariemen Okhuaihesuyi Layne C. Levy
Osteoradionecrosis of the jaw is a morbid complication of radiotherapy in patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancers that may be precipitated by dental extractions. Pentoxifylline and tocopherol (PENTO) has been utilized in the ..read more
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6d ago
Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 81: Autonomic Nervous System Activity and Dental Anxiety in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort (NFBC1966) Population
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12030081
Authors: Atte Somero Auli Suominen Vesa Pohjola Mika Ogawa Kirsi Sipilä Niklas Kakko Mikko Tulppo Satu Lahti
Autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity may be associated with dental anxiety; however, no studies exist on the topic. The aim of this study was to assess if ANS activity and dental anxiety are associated. Data were collected as part of a Northern Finland Birth Cohort Study, NFBC1966, at the age of ..read more
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6d ago
Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 82: Texture Analysis of Temporomandibular Joint Disc Changes Associated with Effusion Using Magnetic Resonance Images
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12030082
Authors: Camila Miorelli Girondi Sérgio Lúcio Pereira de Castro Lopes Celso Massahiro Ogawa Paulo Henrique Braz-Silva Andre Luiz Ferreira Costa
The purpose of this study was to identify changes in the temporomandibular joint disc affected by effusion by using texture analysis of magnetic resonance images (MRIs). Methods: A total of 223 images of the TMJ, 42 with joint effusion and 181 without, were anal ..read more
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6d ago
Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 79: The Use of CAD/CAM Technology in Mandibular Canine Disimpaction: A Case Report
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12030079
Authors: Francesca Germanò Rosanna Guarnieri Martina Mezio Ersilia Barbato Michele Cassetta
This case report of an 11-year-old subject shows the digital workflow for the management of an impacted mandibular canine using Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology along with Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs). The miniscrew insertion site was planned using software, and a surgical guide was digitally designed a ..read more
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6d ago
Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 80: The Long-Term Esthetic and Radiographic Outcome of Implants Placed in the Anterior Maxilla after Ridge Preservation, Combining Bovine Xenograft with Collagen Matrix
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12030080
Authors: Leonidas Batas Vithleem Xanthopoulou Maria Gnigou Triantafyllia Vagdouti Ioannis Fragkioudakis Ioannis Vouros
The objective of the study was to evaluate the long-term esthetic and radiographic results of implants placed in the anterior maxilla after ridge preservation, combining bovine xenograft with collagen matrix. Fifteen patients who requir ..read more
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1w ago
Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 77: Comparing Zirconium Crown Marginal Adaptation in Preparations with Two Different Occlusal Reductions
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12030077
Authors: Ali Khekan Bernd Kordaß
This study aimed to assess and contrast the effects on the vertical marginal fit of full contour CAD/CAM-generated monolithic zirconia crowns at pre- and post-cementation levels with various occlusal reduction schemes (planar and flat) and cements. Forty sound human maxillary first premolars were sampled for this study. The samples were divided into two main groups with twenty sample ..read more
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1w ago
Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 78: Exploring the Possible Impact of Oral Nutritional Supplements on Children’s Oral Health: An In Vitro Investigation
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12030078
Authors: Cynthia Anticona Lena Hansson Ingegerd Johansson Pernilla Lif Holgerson
Eight pediatric oral nutritional supplements (ONSs) and 0.5% fat bovine milk were examined in vitro regarding their effect on the adhesion of three caries-related bacteria, Streptococcus mutans (strain CCUG 11877T), Lactobacillus gasseri (strain CCUG 31451), and Scardovia wiggsiae (strain CCUG 58090), to saliva-c ..read more
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Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 76: In Vivo Evaluation of Regenerative Osteogenic Potential Using a Human Demineralized Dentin Matrix for Dental Application
Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12030076
Authors: Nessma Sultan Soher Nagi Jayash
Background: The use of a demineralized dentin matrix (DDM) has garnered substantial importance in dentistry. This study was carried out to evaluate the osteoinductive performance of DDM in comparison to nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA) on calvarial critical-sized bone defect. Methods: Two critical-sized defects (CSDs) were bilaterally trephined in the calvarium ..read more