Samuel Yeoh, Yani Bourdamis, Adam Saker, Noah Marano, Liam Maundrell, Poornima Ramamurthy, Dileep Sharma
{"title":"An Investigation Into Contaminated Waste Composition in a University Dental Clinic: Opportunities for Sustainability in Dentistry","authors":"Samuel Yeoh, Yani Bourdamis, Adam Saker, Noah Marano, Liam Maundrell, Poornima Ramamurthy, Dileep Sharma","doi":"10.1002/cre2.70015","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cre2.70015","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Many international dental organizations have been advocating for sustainable practices in dentistry, whereby significant reductions in environmental impacts are needed. The aim of this study was to analyze dental clinical waste in a university clinic setting to explore opportunities for sustainable practices.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Material and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fifty dental units (chairs) that are routinely used in delivery of dental treatment and involved supervising clinicians, dental students, and patients were randomly selected, and the clinical waste generated was collected, segregated, and weighed. Statistical analysis was performed to analyze differences in waste production based on treatment performed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The mean waste production generated by each chair was 81.4 g of aprons, 56.2 g of gloves, 17.2 g of masks, 24.0 g of sterile wrappings, 48.8 g of other plastics, 100.8 g of cellulose-based items, and 25.8 g of miscellaneous items. Higher waste was generated from the chairs performing endodontic procedures when compared with examinations. A potential annual greenhouse gas saving of approximately 10 kg CO<sub>2</sub>e per year (when one patient is treated daily) can be achieved if sterile wrapping plastics were to be recycled.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Simple yet achievable opportunities for efficient clinical waste management at university clinics exist, which in turn will increase environmental sustainability in the post-COVID-19 era. Increased awareness and incentives for sustainable measures could potentially enhance the possibility of wider adoption of ecofriendly approaches.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cre2.70015","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142521155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jessica Juslin, Tuija Teerijoki-Oksa, Päivi Jääsaari, Marja Ekholm, Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Hanna Thorén
{"title":"The Accuracy of the CBCT-Based 3-Dimensional Replica of the Donor Tooth in Autotransplantation","authors":"Jessica Juslin, Tuija Teerijoki-Oksa, Päivi Jääsaari, Marja Ekholm, Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila, Hanna Thorén","doi":"10.1002/cre2.70032","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cre2.70032","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study evaluated the accuracy of the CBCT reconstruction model compared to the natural tooth and the accuracy of the replica tooth compared to the natural tooth.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The hypothesis was that a replica tooth could be used as a surgical guide in autotransplantation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Three teeth were chosen and a CBCT reconstruction model was formed from each tooth. STL-data was transferred to a milling machine and replica teeth were milled from PEEK. A digitized surface model was prepared from the natural and the replica teeth by a stereophotogrammetry scanner. The surface model from the optical scan of the natural tooth was compared to the CBCT reconstruction model and the surface model of the replica tooth. The models were matched on each other, and surface-based rigid registration was performed between the surface models. Distances were calculated and visualized by MATLAB.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The CBCT reconstruction model and the natural tooth were compared. The largest euclidean distance was found at the root tip in the premolar (0.93 mm) and at the furcation area in the molar (2.3 mm). When the natural tooth and the replica tooth were compared, the largest euclidean distance was found at the root tip in the premolar (1.5 mm) and at the furcation area in the molar (1.9 mm).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A CBCT scan maintains sufficient image quality for tooth autotransplantation planning. The replica tooth corresponded in size and shape to the natural tooth in terms of clinically expected need of precision.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cre2.70032","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142521157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Combined Phase 1/2a Initial Clinical Safety Trials and Proof-of-Concept Assessment of a Novel Antimicrobial Peptide KSL-W Anti-Plaque Chewing Gum","authors":"J. Brett Ryan, Brian J. Kirkwood, Kai P. Leung","doi":"10.1002/cre2.943","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cre2.943","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The effective control of dental plaque is crucial for oral health, given that pathogenic bacteria in plaque are the primary cause of dental caries. Current antimicrobial agents, although effective, disrupt the oral microbiome and lead to oral dysbiosis, hindering efforts to curb dental caries. Novel antimicrobial peptides offer a promising solution due to their selective bactericidal activity against cariogenic bacteria. This study explores the initial safety and efficacy of KSL-W formulated into chewing gum through a Phase 1 and 2a clinical trial.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The combined trial, approved by the FDA, follows a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled design. Phase 1 assessed safety with single doses (2−100 mg), whereas Phase 2a explored both safety and proof of concept in reducing oral bacteria with multiple doses (4−75 mg). Besides adverse events (Phase 1), outcome measures included whole-mouth plaque and gingival index scores and bleeding on probing (Phase 2a).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>KSL-W demonstrated safety in both phases, with no severe adverse events. The proof-of-concept analysis revealed a decrease in plaque and gingival inflammation, particularly at doses ≥ 20 mg. The 30 mg dose appeared to yield optimal effects without any adverse reactions in subjects.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Results from this study indicate that KSL-W is safe for use in humans and provides initial evidence of its potential efficacy in reducing plaque and gingival inflammation. Further research is essential to determine optimal usage and ultimate safety, and to assess its potential in diverse populations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The trial is registered with the FDA (Trial Registration Number: NCT01877421). The clinical trials were registered in the clinicaltrials.gov database under the title “Safety and Tolerability of Antiplaque Chewing Gum in a Gingivitis Population” and the identifier number is NCT01877421. The URL for accessing the study in clinicaltrials.gov is https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01877421?intr=Antiplaque%20chewing&rank=1.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cre2.943","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142521156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yasir R. Al-Labban, Mehdi Alrubayee, Syed Jaffar Abbas Zaidi, Shakeel Kazmi
{"title":"Effects of Adding Tricalcium Silicate Nanoparticles to the Universal G2 Bond Adhesive as Self-Etch Mode on the Shear Bond Strength to the Orthodontic Bracket","authors":"Yasir R. Al-Labban, Mehdi Alrubayee, Syed Jaffar Abbas Zaidi, Shakeel Kazmi","doi":"10.1002/cre2.948","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cre2.948","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigated the effects of adding tricalcium silicate nanoparticles (TCSNp) to the universal G2 bond adhesive (G2BU) in self-etch (SE) mode on shear bond strength (SBS) to orthodontic brackets, cytotoxicity, and degree of conversion (DC).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Material and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 176 human teeth were divided into four groups based on TCSNp concentration in G2BU adhesive: 0% (control), 1%, 3%, and 5%. The G2BU adhesive consists of a hydrophilic primer (P) and a hydrophobic bonding agent (2B). TCSNp were added to the 2B component by mixing 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 g of TCSNp with 9.9, 9.7, and 9.5 g of 2B, respectively. SBS was assessed after 24 h of water storage and 5000 thermocycles using a universal testing machine. Cytotoxicity was evaluated using the MTT assay on rat embryo fibroblast cells, and DC was measured using fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Statistical analysis included one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test, with significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>After 24 h, mean SBS values were 15.58 MPa (control), 13.66 MPa (1% TCSNp), 15.99 MPa (3% TCSNp), and 12.04 MPa (5% TCSNp). After 5000 thermocycles, SBS values decreased to 12.91 MPa (control), 12.42 MPa (1% TCSNp), 11.11 MPa (3% TCSNp), and 10.21 MPa (5% TCSNp). ANOVA showed significant differences between groups (<i>p</i> < 0.05), except between the control and 3% TCSNp groups. Cell viability increased with higher TCSNp concentrations, with significant differences at 72 h between control and 5% TCSNp groups (<i>p</i> = 0.014). Mean DC values were 51.66% (control), 49.33% (1% TCSNp), 49.66% (3% TCSNp), and 48% (5% TCSNp). ANOVA indicated no significant differences between groups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Adding TCSNp to G2BU in SE mode maintains clinically acceptable SBS levels and enhances cytocompatibility. Higher TCSNp concentrations may reduce SBS and DC slightly. Further studies are needed to evaluate long-term effects.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502968/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aliaa Alshahhoud, Mhd. Salem Rikab, Nizar Issa, Ahmad Manadili, Yasser Alsayed Tolaibah
{"title":"A Comparison Between Three Types of Scaffolds for Pulp Regeneration: A Histological Study on Dogs","authors":"Aliaa Alshahhoud, Mhd. Salem Rikab, Nizar Issa, Ahmad Manadili, Yasser Alsayed Tolaibah","doi":"10.1002/cre2.70031","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cre2.70031","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aims to compare the application of three types of normal scaffolds—native chitosan, enzymatically modified chitosan, and blood clot (BC)—on pulp regeneration in the teeth of experimental dogs through histological examination, to determine the quantity and type of new tissues formed within the root canal.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The research sample consisted of 32 root canals from 20 premolars of two male local experimental dogs. The sample was randomly divided into a control group, in which no intervention was performed on the teeth, and three experimental groups based on the type of scaffold used: the BC group, the native chitosan combined with BC (NCS + BC) group, and the enzymatically modified chitosan combined with BC (EMCS + BC) group. Mechanical and chemical cleaning of the canals was performed, followed by the application of the studied scaffolds within the root canals. After 3 months, the teeth were extracted and prepared for histological study, where two variables were studied: the percentage of total vital tissue (soft and hard; VT%) and the percentage of soft vital tissue only (ST%). A one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni tests were used to determine significant differences between the groups at a 95% confidence level.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The VT% values were significantly higher in the EMCS + BC group compared to both the NCS + BC and BC groups. The ST% values were also significantly higher in the EMCS + BC group compared to the BC group. However, no significant differences in ST% values were observed between the NCS + BC group and either the BC or EMCS + BC groups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Within the limitations of this study, we conclude that the application of enzymatically modified chitosan scaffolds combined with BC yields superior results in pulp regeneration, which contributes to the formation of pulp-like tissue and cells resembling odontoblasts, as well as apex closure with tissue resembling bone tissue.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11499569/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tumor Metastasis to the Oral Soft Tissues and Jaw Bones: A Retrospective Study and Review of the Literature","authors":"Atessa Pakfetrat, Zohreh Dalirsani, Nasrollah Saghravanian, Kazem Anvari, Sajede Asalian, Armaghan Salehi, Mahboobeh Taherizadeh","doi":"10.1002/cre2.70011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70011","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Metastasis to the oral soft tissues and jaw is rare and accounts for 1%–3% of maxillofacial malignancies. These lesions usually occur in the context of an extensive malignant tumor with a poor prognosis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Archived cases from the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Department of the Faculty of Dentistry and two hospital centers of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences were examined. Inclusion criteria were cases with available records of pathologically confirmed metastatic lesions of the oral cavity with or without diagnosed primary malignancy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Metastatic lesions in the oral cavity and jaw were found in 18 patients, including seven women and 11 men, with a mean age of 49.5 years. Metastatic lesions were more common in the jaw (66%) and particularly in the mandible (38%) than elsewhere. In the case of soft tissue metastases, the gingiva was more affected than other sites. The primary tumor was most commonly in the kidney in men and in the breast in women (36%–28%). In addition, the diagnosis of a metastatic lesion led to the detection of the primary tumor elsewhere in six out of 18 cases (33.3%).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Early diagnosis of the lesions is challenging, given the absence of specific signs or symptoms, which, in some cases, nonetheless resemble inflammatory, benign, reactive lesions. Therefore, dentists play a crucial role in diagnosing such lesions, as they lead to the discovery of hidden distant primary tumors. Biopsy should always be considered for suspicious lesions, even if the probability is very low.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cre2.70011","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142449175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shwetha Hegde, Shanika Nanayakkara, Stephen Cox, Rajesh Vasa, Jinlong Gao
{"title":"Australian Dentists' Knowledge of the Consequences of Interpretive Errors in Dental Radiographs and Potential Mitigation Measures","authors":"Shwetha Hegde, Shanika Nanayakkara, Stephen Cox, Rajesh Vasa, Jinlong Gao","doi":"10.1002/cre2.70027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70027","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dental radiographs, typically taken and interpreted by dentists, are essential for diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Interpretive errors in dental radiographs, stemming from failures of visual and cognitive processes, can affect both patients and clinicians. This survey aimed to assess the dental practitioners' perceptions of the consequences of these errors and potential measures to minimize them.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This online anonymized survey assessed Australian dental practitioners' perceptions of the consequences of these errors and potential mitigation measures using ranking, Likert scale, and open-ended questions. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Participants identified undertreatment (72%) and legal implications (82%) as the most significant consequences of interpretive errors, whereas severe harm to patients was deemed the least likely. Dental practitioners placed a greater emphasis on maintaining a high level of competence and the well-being of their patients. Utilizing high-quality images (63.9%) and appropriate radiographs (59.7%) were identified as the most effective measures to minimize interpretive errors. Participants showed hesitancy regarding the reliance on machine learning as a clinical decision-making tool.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The survey provides valuable practical insights into the consequences and targeted measures to minimize the occurrence of interpretive errors. Efforts to minimize interpretive errors should address patient safety and practitioners' concerns about professional reputation and business viability. The study also suggests further research into the role of machine learning algorithms in reducing interpretive errors in dentistry.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cre2.70027","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142449176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ville Myllymäki, Pekka Ylöstalo, Anna Liisa Suominen, Matti Knuuttila, Ulla Rajala, Sirkka Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, Sirpa Anttila, Tuomas Saxlin
{"title":"Association of Periodontal Condition With Impaired Glucose Tolerance: Results of a 15-Year Follow-Up Study","authors":"Ville Myllymäki, Pekka Ylöstalo, Anna Liisa Suominen, Matti Knuuttila, Ulla Rajala, Sirkka Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, Sirpa Anttila, Tuomas Saxlin","doi":"10.1002/cre2.70023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70023","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of this study was to investigate whether periodontal condition is associated with the development of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Material and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study was based on a subpopulation of a cohort of persons born in 1935 and living in Oulu, Finland, on October 1, 1990. The participants were normoglycemic (no previously diagnosed diabetes mellitus and a 2-h oral glucose tolerance test [OGTT] blood glucose < 7.8 mmol/L) in the baseline examinations (1990–1992) and had fasting blood glucose < 7.0 mmol/L in the follow-up examinations (2007–2008) (<i>n</i> = 225). The outcome was IGT on follow-up, measured by a blood glucose level of ≥ 7.8 mmol/L after OGTT. The exposure was the periodontal condition at baseline categorized into four groups: 0, 1–6, ≥ 7 sites with deepened (≥ 4 mm) periodontal pockets, and edentulousness.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 23% of the participants developed IGT. The adjusted incidence rate ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for dentate participants with 1–6 sites and ≥ 7 sites with deepened periodontal pockets, and edentate participants (reference category dentate participants without deepened periodontal pockets) were 1.5 (95% CI, 0.6–4.0), 1.8 (95% CI, 0.7–4.4), and 1.6 (95% CI, 0.6–4.0), respectively.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Poor periodontal condition may predispose individuals to IGT; however, further studies on this matter are warranted.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cre2.70023","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142435504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Periodontal Evaluation for a New Alkasite Restorative Material in Noncarious Cervical Lesions: A Randomized-Controlled Clinical Trial","authors":"Khattab Mustafa, Ghaith Alfakhry, Hussam Milly","doi":"10.1002/cre2.70025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70025","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aims to evaluate the periodontal condition adjacent to Cention N (CN) restorations applied for noncarious cervical lesions (NCCL) compared with resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RM-GIC) restorations in terms of plaque accumulation, attachment loss, and gingival inflammation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This is a double-blind split-mouth three-armed randomized-controlled clinical trial. The study arms are RM-GIC (FUJI II LC), CN + adhesive system, and CN + retentive groove. The study included 25 restorations per arm. Follow-ups were performed at 1 week, 3, 6, and 9 months after the application of the restorations. The periodontal condition was evaluated using the plaque index (PI), the bleeding on probing index (BOP), and the probing depth (PD). Appropriate tests were used to perform statistical analyses (<i>α</i> = 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There was no significant difference between Cention N and RM-GIC regarding the studied variables. However, after the application of the restorations, it was noted that the PI and the PD mean values increased. The average increase after 9 months was 0.06 and 0.34 for PI and PD, respectively, with that of PD being significant. It was also noted that the percentage of positive BOP sites increased at the 1-week follow-up for all study groups and afterward dropped to near preintervention values at the 3-month and later follow-ups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The two ion-releasing materials Cention N and RM-GIC have a comparable and clinically acceptable effect on the gingival tissue when restoring NCCLs. The combined effect of the gingival retraction cord and the rubber dam clamp on the periodontal tissues might be more important to consider, especially in relation to the probing depth. Future long-term studies are needed to evaluate the effect of Cention N on the subgingival biofilm in comparison with nonion-releasing restorative materials, and subsequently, its effect on gingival inflammation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Clinical Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This clinical trial was registered in clinicaltrial.gov clinical registry under protocol #NCT05593159.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cre2.70025","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142435503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad Khair Nahhas, Jens Christoph Türp, Philippe Cattin, Nicolas Gerig, Elisabeth Wilhelm, Georg Rauter
{"title":"Toward Wearables for Bruxism Detection: Voluntary Oral Behaviors Sound Recorded Across the Head Depend on Transducer Placement","authors":"Mohammad Khair Nahhas, Jens Christoph Türp, Philippe Cattin, Nicolas Gerig, Elisabeth Wilhelm, Georg Rauter","doi":"10.1002/cre2.70001","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cre2.70001","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bruxism is a parafunctional orofacial behavior. For diagnosis, wearable devices that use sounds as biomarkers can be applied to provide the necessary information. Human beings emit various verbal and nonverbal sounds, making it challenging to identify bruxism-induced sounds. We wanted to investigate whether the acoustic emissions of different oral behaviors have distinctive characteristics and if the placement of the transducer has an impact on recording the sound signals.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Material and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sounds from five oral behaviors were investigated: jaw clenching, teeth grinding, reading, eating, and drinking. Eight transducers were used; six were attached to the temporal, frontal, and zygomatic bones with the aid of medical tape, and two were integrated into two commercial earphones. The data from 15 participants were analyzed using time-domain energy, spectral flux, and zero crossing rate (ZCR).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In summary, all oral behaviors showed distinct characteristic features except jaw clenching, though there was a peak in the recording, possibly due to tooth tapping, before its expected onset. For teeth grinding, the transducer placement did not have a significant impact (<i>p</i> > 0.05) based on energy, spectral flux, and ZCR. For jaw clenching, the transducer placement had an impact with regard to spectral flux (<i>p</i> < 0.01). For reading and eating, the transducer placement had a significant impact with regard to energy (<i>p</i> < 0.05 for reading, <i>p</i> < 0.01 for eating), spectral flux (<i>p</i> < 0.001 for reading, <i>p</i> < 0.01 for eating), and ZCR (<i>p</i> < 0.001 for both reading and eating). For drinking, the transducer placement only had a significant impact with regard to ZCR (<i>p</i> < 0.01).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We were able to record the sounds of various oral behaviors from different locations on the head. However, the ears were an advantageous location to place the transducer, since they could compensate for various head movements and ear devices are socially tolerable.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":10203,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cre2.70001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142281233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}