Imaging Sci Dent . 2024 Mar;54(1):63-69.  doi: 10.5624/isd.20230218. Epub 2024 Feb 22. Abstract Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the minimum number of teeth in the anterior dental arch that would yield accurate results for individual identification in forensic contexts. Materials and methods: The study involved the analysis of 28 sets of 3-dimensional (3D) point cloud data, focused on the labial surface of the anterior teeth. These datasets were superimposed within each group in both genuine and imposter pairs. Group A incorporated dat ..read more

Imaging Sci Dent . 2024 Mar;54(1):1-11.  doi: 10.5624/isd.20230177. Epub 2024 Jan 4. Abstract Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the safety of dental imaging in pregnant women with respect to fetal health. Materials and methods: Searches were conducted of the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases in May 2023. The inclusion criteria encompassed cross-sectional and longitudinal studies that focused on the analysis of diagnostic dental imaging in pregnant women, as well as studies utilizing phantoms to simulate imaging examinations. The ex ..read more

Imaging Sci Dent . 2024 Mar;54(1):43-48.  doi: 10.5624/isd.20230180. Epub 2024 Jan 4. Abstract Purpose: Oral hygiene, maintained through plaque control, helps prevent periodontal disease and dental caries. This study was conducted to examine the accuracy of plaque detection with an intraoral scanner (IOS) compared to images captured with an optical camera. Materials and methods: To examine the effect of color tone, artificial tooth resin samples were stained red, blue, and green, after which images were acquired with a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) came ..read more

Published:April 05, 2024DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joen.2024.03.012 Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the outcome and prognostic factors for partial and full pulpotomy in the management of mature teeth with spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis. Materials and Methods The study was a parallel double blind randomized clinical trial, 200 carious mature permanent teeth with spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis were randomized using a block randomization technique to either partial pulpotomy (n=99) or full pulpotomy (n=101). Intraoperative assessment of the pulp under magnificati ..read more

AccessPublished:April 05, 2024DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2024.03.013 Abstract  Objective To evaluate the state-of-the-art evidence for applying low-dose CBCT protocols in 3 stages of implant therapy (planning, insertion, and follow-up examination of peri-implantitis) and assess the overall body of evidence presented in the literature. Study design The search was conducted in the MEDLINE/Pubmed and Scopus databases. Studies comparing low-dose CBCT protocols to a relevant reference standard in relation to any stage of implant therapy were included. Data extraction and quality assess ..read more

Souza, G.L.N., de Campos França, E., de Araújo Lombardi, M. et al. Impact of treament with orthodontic aligners on the oral health-related quality of life. BMC Oral Health 24, 419 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04183-z Abstract Background There is an increasing interest in information on the effects of orthodontic aligners on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of people. Aim To compare the impact of orthodontic aligners versus conventional fixed appliances on OHRQoL, using a validated tool and controlling for sociodemographic and clinical variable ..read more

Marhuenda Ramos, M.T., Faus-Matoses, I., Zubizarreta-Macho, Á. et al. Influence of augmented reality technique on the accuracy of autotransplanted teeth in surgically created sockets. BMC Oral Health 24, 415 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04173-1 Abstract Background The objective of the present study was to evaluate the reliability of an augmented reality drilling approach and a freehand drilling technique for the autotransplantation of single-rooted teeth. Materials and methods Forty samples were assigned to the following surgical techniques for drilling guid ..read more

Acta Odontol Scand . 2024 Apr 5:83:120-125.  doi: 10.2340/aos.v83.40252. Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the effects of respiratory exercises (inspiratory and expiratory) in individuals with sleep bruxism (SB) and associated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial including individuals with SB and associated respiratory events in OSA. Respiratory physical therapy was performed using inspiratory (Threshold® IMT), expiratory (Threshold® PEP) muscle training, and compared with ..read more

Published:April 06, 2024DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joen.2024.03.013 Abstract Objective Intentional replantation (IR) is considered as a viable treatment option to preserve the teeth with apical periodontitis. This study aimed to compare the treatment outcomes of IR in teeth with or without periodontal involvement, and to investigate the influence of related factors. Methods A total of 157 teeth with a documented history of IR between September 2012 and November 2022 and a follow-up duration of more than 1 year were included. The samples included 100 teeth with simpl ..read more

  Virtual Curriculum Kicks-Off with Free Webinar: "Do More with Your All-Tissue Laser"    West Des Moines, IA – April 8, 2024 – As the landscape of laser dentistry continues to evolve, Dental Laser Coaching (DLC) recently launched its new online dental laser training portal. View available laser courses here.New courses will be added over time.   While traditional live laser training sessions remain valuable, the advent of user-friendly online platforms has democratized access to comprehensive laser coaching.This ..read more