Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 118: Is a White Diet Necessary for Tooth Bleaching Procedures? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040118 Authors: Louis Hardan Rim Bourgi Abigailt Flores-Ledesma Walter Devoto Emma Devoto Miguel Ángel Fernández-Barrera Naji Kharouf Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez The aim of this investigation was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the necessity of a white diet during or following a bleaching procedure. This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the PRISMA guidelines meticulously. The research ..read more

Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 116: Clinical Use of Paraprobiotics for Pregnant Women with Periodontitis: Randomized Clinical Trial Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040116 Authors: Andrea Butera Maurizio Pascadopoli Maria Gloria Nardi Chiara Ogliari Alessandro Chiesa Camilla Preda Giulia Perego Andrea Scribante Periodontal disease is very common in pregnant women. Paraprobiotics are a subset of probiotics. They can be defined as inactivated microbial cells providing health benefits to the host and are considered particularly safe. The aim of this study was to compare the periodontal healt ..read more

Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 115: Oral Mycobiota: A Narrative Review Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040115 Authors: Carmen Liliana Defta Cristina-Crenguţa Albu Ştefan-Dimitrie Albu Claudia Florina Bogdan-Andreescu Numerous studies have proven the important role of the oral microbiota in health and disease. The dysfunctionality of the oral microbiota, known as dysbiosis, is incriminated in dental caries, periodontal disease, oral infectious diseases, oral cancer, and systemic disease. The lesser-known component of the oral microbiota, the mycobiota, is now assiduously investigated. Rec ..read more

Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 114: Different Methods of Teaching and Learning Dental Morphology Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040114 Authors: Helene Lindén Overskott Caroline Elisabet Markholm Amer Sehic Qalbi Khan Dental anatomy education is traditionally structured into theoretical and practical modules to foster both cognitive and psychomotor development. The theoretical module typically involves didactic lectures where educators elucidate dental structures using visual aids. In contrast, practical modules utilize three-dimensional illustrations, extracted and plastic teeth, and to ..read more

Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 113: Do Concurrent Peri-Implantitis and Periodontitis Share Their Microbiotas? A Pilot Study Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040113 Authors: Ana Parga José Manuel Pose-Rodríguez Andrea Muras María Baus-Domínguez Paz Otero-Casal Marcos Luis Ortega-Quintana Daniel Torres-Lagares Ana Otero The microbial compositions from concurrent peri-implant and periodontal lesions were compared, since the results reported in the literature on the etiological relationship between these oral pathologies are contradictory. Microbial compositions from nine patients were evalua ..read more

Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 109: The Impact of Vitamin Deficiencies on Oral Manifestations in Children Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040109 Authors: Stjepanka Lešić Zrinka Ivanišević Bruno Špiljak Matej Tomas Magdalena Šoštarić Aleksandar Včev Vitamins play a vital role in human health, particularly in the development and maintenance of oral health in children. These nutrients are broadly categorized into fat-soluble and water-soluble types, crucial for children’s well-being. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of vitamin deficiencies on the oral h ..read more

Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 110: Analyzing Oral Health Conditions in Sex Workers—A Comparative Retrospective Clinical and Radiographic Study Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040110 Authors: Tahel Oguen-Alon Leon Bilder Hadar Zigdon Giladi Zvi Gutmacher Yaniv Mayer This study highlights the oral health condition of female sex workers (SWs), who face increased risks associated with habits such as excessive alcohol and tobacco use. These behaviors heighten the likelihood of issues like oral cancer and dental diseases, underscoring the need for targeted health interventions. The ..read more

Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 108: Effects of Improper Mechanical Force on the Production of Sonic Hedgehog, RANKL, and IL-6 in Human Periodontal Ligament Cells In Vitro Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040108 Authors: Erika Yamashita Shinichi Negishi Jun Kikuta Mami Shimizu Hidenobu Senpuku Improper mechanical stress may induce side effects during orthodontic treatment. If the roots and alveolar bones are extensively resorbed following excess mechanical stress, unplanned tooth mobility and inflammation can occur. Although multiple factors are believed to contribute to the development of ..read more

Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 105: Association of F. alocis and D. pneumosintes with Periodontitis Disease Severity and Red Complex Bacteria Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040105 Authors: Hawaabi F. M. Shaikh Pratima U. Oswal Manohar Suresh Kugaji Sandeep S. Katti Kishore Gajanan Bhat Eswar Kandaswamy Vinayak M. Joshi Oral biofilms are considered the principal etiological agent in the development of periodontitis. Novel species that may contribute to periodontitis and dysbiosis have been identified recently. The study aims to evaluate the presence of F. alocis and D. pneumosintes in he ..read more

Dentistry Journal, Vol. 12, Pages 103: Heat Treatment’s Vital Role: Elevating Orthodontic Mini-Implants for Superior Performance and Longevity—Pilot Study Dentistry Journal doi: 10.3390/dj12040103 Authors: Tinela Panaite Carmen Savin Nicolae Daniel Olteanu Nikolaos Karvelas Cristian Romanec Raluca-Maria Vieriu Carina Balcos Madalina Simona Baltatu Marcelin Benchea Dragos Achitei Irina Zetu Orthodontic mini-implants are devices used for anchorage in various orthodontic treatments. We conducted a pilot study which aimed to observe preliminary trends regarding the impact of he ..read more