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{"title":"Cleft Lip/Nasal Deformities After Plastic Surgery for Unilateral Cleft Lip/Palate: A Prospective Study at a Large Hospital in Vietnam [Corrigendum]","authors":"Hong Loi Nguyen, Van Minh Nguyen, Xuan Phu Tran","doi":"10.2147/ccide.s449004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccide.s449004","url":null,"abstract":"[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2147/CCIDE.S320636.].","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135764223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantitative and Qualitative Correlation of Mandibular Lingual Bone with Risk Factors for Third Molar Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography.","authors":"Mehuli Halder,&nbsp;Yogesh Chhaparwal,&nbsp;Vathsala Patil,&nbsp;Komal Smriti,&nbsp;Shubha Chhaparwal,&nbsp;Kalyana C Pentapati","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S428908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S428908","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Lingual plate thickness, density, and proximity to the tooth are linked as risk factors for various complications associated with third molar extraction. The present study aimed to assess the lingual plate thickness, and density in the mandibular third molar region using cone beam computed tomography and to estimate its correlation with type and level of impaction, number of roots, age, and gender as the risk factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective study on CBCT images of 648 mandibular third molars. The lingual plate thickness at three different root levels - cervical, mid-root, and apex along with the position of the tooth, number of roots, density of lingual plate, age, and gender were evaluated. The measurements were done on Invivo 5-Anatomage software. Statistical comparison of the categorical variables was done by Chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test, and univariate and multivariate analysis were done using binomial logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Lingual plate thickness of the third molars at the cervical, mid root, and apex were 1.28 mm, 1.42 mm and .01 mm (mean). A significantly higher proportion of subjects with thin lingual plates at mid-root (p-value=0.01) and apex (p-value=0.05) were in the 21-30 age group. Lingual bone density was significantly associated with the thickness of the lingual plate at the mid-root. A significantly higher proportion of thinner lingual plates at the mid-root level were associated with mesioangularly placed third molars (p-value=0.002).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study presented that lingual plate thickness has a strong association with age, angulation, and the number of roots. Knowledge about these risk factors is imperative during the management of third molar impactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"267-277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10624182/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71478752","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":"Endodontic Orthograde Retreatments: Challenges and Solutions.","authors":"Alessio Zanza,&nbsp;Rodolfo Reda,&nbsp;Luca Testarelli","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S397835","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S397835","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endodontic orthograde retreatments are considered one of the possible treatment options in case of post-treatment diseases considering the promising results present in the literature. Despite this, a plethora of articles have been published on this topic, and drawing conclusions could be challenging. For this reason, this review aims to summarize the crucial points on each aspect of non-surgical endodontic retreatments, discussing and comparing the current protocols, techniques, materials, and indications. Taking into consideration data from the literature, in terms of diagnosis, CBCT should be considered the first choice, since it can thoroughly affect the diagnosis and treatment plan. Regarding the procedural phases, some conclusions can be drawn: when present, coronal restoration materials such as crowns, partial prostheses, post, and core should be removed; the use of magnification devices, ultrasonic instruments, and an in-depth interpretation of radiographic images with both 2D and 3D images are strongly recommended during the orifice location; additional protocols such as irrigants activation, ultrasonic cleaning, and rotary or reciprocating instrumentation of treated canals are strongly recommended for filling materials removal and to achieve a high-quality chemo-mechanical disinfection; perforations should be treated as soon as possible, and the material of choice to treat them is the MTA or other calcium-silicate-based repair materials; the presence of ledges does not intrinsically reduce the success rate of RCRts if properly managed; in case of instrument fragments, their removal should be considered as the first treatment option, however many variables should be considered to select the proper technique or consider the option of bypassing.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"245-265"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10612510/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71410984","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":"Health Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study Among Saudi Women in Jeddah.","authors":"Samar Abdullah AlGhamdi,&nbsp;Khaled Altowairqi,&nbsp;Yazan Ghazi Altowairqi,&nbsp;Hanaa Alkharobi,&nbsp;Eman Alfayez,&nbsp;Rowaina Mansouri,&nbsp;Bushra Aljahdali,&nbsp;Arwa Badahdah,&nbsp;Naif Mari Alqarni,&nbsp;Ghadah Sidqi Qumusan,&nbsp;Aziza Alrafiah","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S431814","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S431814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sex hormones strongly influence the health and ailment of the oral cavity. For instance, a woman's oral health is influenced by her menstrual cycle, menopause, pregnancy, and usage of oral contraceptives. The use of various therapeutic medication results in intraoral alterations. Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are among the drugs that produce intraoral alterations. The study's objective was to evaluate attitudes and oral health conditions of Saudi women's utilizing OCPs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among Saudi women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The self-administered questionnaire was made and sent to women to evaluate the attitude and oral health condition of women utilizing OCPs. The women using OCPs were asked to self-administer 17 questions to evaluate attitudes and oral health conditions. The questionnaire had multiple-choice questions and was consisted of four sections.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The number of participants who used contraceptives was 125 (35.9%) women; of them, only 94 (75.2%) used oral contraceptives. The duration of using oral contraceptives mainly was 1-5 years (39.4%), then > 5 years (34.0%), and <1 year (26.6%). Of the 94 women, 34 (36.2%) had gingival diseases, 23 (24.5%) treated their gums; and 13 (13.8%) cleaned their gums at a dental clinic regularly. Times of teeth brushing per day were one time in 32 women (34%), twice in 47 women (50.0%), and three times in 15 (16.0%). Of the 94 women, 4 (4.3%) were smoking, 24 (25.5%) took medication other than OCPs, and 16 (17.02%) had chronic diseases. Common oral complications noticed by participants were gum bleeding after brushing (51.6%), dental caries (25.5%), and oral ulcers (10.6%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Females on OCPs had a high rate of gingival bleeding, dental caries, and oral ulcers. OCPs users had poor periodontal and gingival health. Establishing an oral hygiene program was necessary to treat gingival and periodontal inflammation that exacerbated by OCPs.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"237-244"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/aa/d1/ccide-15-237.PMC10595954.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50160957","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":"Physicians' Examination and Referral Practices on Orthodontic Problems Among 6-12-Year-Old Children in Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Najla S Alrejaye,&nbsp;Lubna A Alnasser,&nbsp;Abdalaziz F Alsuliman,&nbsp;Dema Khalid Alomran,&nbsp;Hanan H Alshehri,&nbsp;Maram M Almalki,&nbsp;Suha S Alenazi,&nbsp;Ibraheem A Bushnak,&nbsp;Mostafa A Abolfotouh","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S438306","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S438306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Physicians are more likely to examine children than dentists; thus, they may have a significant role in detecting oral and dentofacial problems. This study aimed to determine the rate and comprehensiveness of examinations, the rate and quality of referral practices, and the predictors of referral practice of physicians regarding orthodontic problems among children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a multi-center cross-sectional study, a total of 518 physicians in Saudi Arabia were subjected to an e-questionnaire of four sections: (1) Physicians' demographic and work-related characteristics; (2) Physicians' comprehensiveness of oral and orthodontic examinations; (3) Physicians' referral practices to orthodontists and reasons considered for referral; and (4) Physicians' sources of orthodontic education. Logistic regression analysis was applied to identify the significant predictors of referral practice. The significance was set at p < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most physicians reported partial oral (78.5%) and orthodontic (72.2%) examinations, while the full examination was reported by only 12% and 2.5% of physicians, respectively. Referral to orthodontists was practiced by most of the physicians (83.8%), yet for the majority of them, the quality of referral was poor (40.3%) or fair (46.1%), with only 13.6% who practiced quality referral. Dental development issues (53.3%) and functional issues (51.5%) were reported as the main reasons for referral, followed by family/patient request (42.9%), dental alignment (42.5%), oral respiratory issues (32.4%), and finally jaw relation (26.1%). Referral practice was predicted by the comprehensive oral (OR = 2.37, p = 0.007) and orthodontic (OR = 4.26, p < 0.001) examinations, number of patients seen by the physician (OR = 1.58, p = 0.007), and level of training (OR = 1.88, p = 0.03).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although most physicians reported high rates of examination and referral practices on orthodontic problems among children in Saudi Arabia, only a small portion showed comprehensive examinations and quality referral practice. Including dental courses in medical curricula and improving oral and orthodontic examination guidelines for physicians are recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"225-236"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/d4/a3/ccide-15-225.PMC10596035.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50160958","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":"Mandibular Second Molars and Their Pathologies Related to the Position of the Mandibular Third Molar: A Radiographic Study.","authors":"Mohamed Skitioui,&nbsp;Dounia Jaoui,&nbsp;Lauzan Haj Khalaf,&nbsp;Babacar Touré","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S420765","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S420765","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of mandibular third molar malposition and its impact in relation to the lower second molar using panoramic radiography.</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>This was a cross-sectional descriptive study of 353 panoramic images of patients who visited the Dental Clinic of the International University of Rabat. Panoramic images were analyzed in order to determine the number of second molar pathologies associated with the positions of third molars. The following radiographic lesions on the second molar were recorded: caries, root resorption and distal alveolysis. The Chi-square test was used to assess the association between different variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of these 353 radiographies, 169 were males, ie, 48%, and 184 were females, ie, 52%. The age range was from 18 to 63 years. The prevalence of the impacted position of the lower third molar was noted in 60%. Distal caries on the second mandibular molar was present in 47.5% of instances having an impacted third molar. Caries was present in 65.5% of wisdom teeth in a normal position and was also present in 79.6% of the impacted teeth. This difference was statistically significant with p = 0.01. The angulation of the third molar is a factor of caries of the second molar: 58.56% of them were carious. Of all the teeth in association with an angulation, 72.03% showed distal alveolysis in the second molar. In addition, root resorption was found in 20.4% of second molars linked to a wisdom tooth in all angulation occurrences.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It has been noted that among the pathologies seen on the mandibular second molar, distal alveolysis accounts for the majority of cases (58%), followed by caries (47.5%) and root resorption (13.3%). This study illustrated the importance of performing Orthopantomogram X-rays at each new consultation in patients over the age of 18.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"215-223"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/56/70/ccide-15-215.PMC10588752.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49689021","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":"Comparative Evaluation of Hardness and Energy Absorption of Some Commercially Available Chairside Silicone-Based Soft Denture Liners and a Heat-Cured Soft Denture Liner.","authors":"Mahdi Mutahar, Nasser M Al Ahmari, Thrya S Gadah, Mohammed Ali Mohammed Kariri, Hana Y Madkhli, Dawood M Somaili, Yahya M Y Mobarki, Omar Ahmed Darraj, Sultan M Halawi, Mohammed M Al Moaleem","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S433519","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S433519","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To investigate the hardness and energy absorption of four commercially available chairside types of silicone materials and compare their properties with heat-cured silicone material.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>The chairside materials investigated were GC reline soft, mucopren soft, sofreliner soft and elite soft relining. The heat-cured polymer silicone material was Molloplast B. All soft lining materials were processed according to manufacturers' instructions. Two properties were investigated. Ten specimens for each test were prepared for each soft liner except for the water absorption and solubility test, for which only five specimens were prepared. The specimens of energy absorption (10 × 10 × 3 mm) were tested using a Lloyd instruments testing machine. Hardness specimens (38 × 38 × 3) were tested using a shore A durometer and were divided into two subgroups; dry and wet storage.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The specimens of energy absorption (10 × 10 × 3 mm) were tested using a Lloyd instruments testing machine. Sofreliner soft was significantly softer than Molloplast B. GC reline soft was significantly harder than molloplast B. At high loads, sofreliner soft and elite soft relining was significantly more resilient than molloplast B. Mucopren soft was significantly stiffer than Molloplast B. At low loads, all materials showed similarities in stiffness and resilience; the difference between them was insignificant. After one month of immersion, GC reline and mucopren significantly increased hardness values.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In all conditions and at all four-time points, the hardness values for GC Reline soft were the greatest, and hardness values for Sofreliner Soft were the least. Some chairside soft denture lining materials could have similar significant properties to molloplast-B, such as sofreliner soft and elite.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"205-213"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/2d/ce/ccide-15-205.PMC10560481.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41182185","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":"A Case Report of a Maxillary Second Molar with Two Distinct Palatal Canals, Confirmed by CBCT.","authors":"Aladdin Al-Qudah,&nbsp;Asem Afaneh,&nbsp;Layla Hassouneh","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S431563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S431563","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cases of unusual and complex root canal morphology could be difficult to diagnose and treat. This report describes the diagnosis and management of a rare maxillary right second molar (tooth #17) with two distinct palatal canals. The tooth was diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis. Non-surgical root canal treatment was performed. Accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of cases with unusual root canal morphology can be achieved by evaluation of periapical radiographs at different angulations, advanced magnification techniques, and the Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scanning. Clinicians should be aware that two separate palatal canals could exist in maxillary second molar teeth.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"199-203"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/00/3b/ccide-15-199.PMC10542588.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41100334","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":"The Association Between Skeletal Facial Types and Third Molars Impaction in a Saudi Arabian Subpopulation: A CBCT Study.","authors":"Muslat A Bin Rubaia'an,&nbsp;Aymen Neyaz,&nbsp;Faisal Talic,&nbsp;Ali Alkhamis,&nbsp;Abdulmalek Alghabban,&nbsp;Ahmad Assari","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S419325","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S419325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the state of mandibular and maxillary third molars in relation to different facial types in a Saudi population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) records.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>A retrospective study was performed on CBCTs. Statistical analysis determined the relationship between impacted maxillary and mandibular third molars and different skeletal facial types. The degree of third molar impaction was evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 198 CBCTs from subjects were evaluated, with a mean age of 34.2 years. Archer II classification was found to be significantly associated with all skeletal profiles. The incidence of mesioangular impactions in lower third molar showed a notable increase in the brachyfacial group, which was statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, this study demonstrates that different facial types are associated with the angulation of third molar impactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"143-156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/8c/ed/ccide-15-143.PMC10439799.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10050052","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":"Morphological Interface Between Restorative and Pulp-Capping Materials: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Natnael Teshome Desta","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S414418","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S414418","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bioceramic materials (BCMs) are widely used in vital pulp therapy (VPT) for their biocompatibility and bioactivity; however, their mechanical properties are equally important in the clinical outcome of the pulp-capped teeth.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To carry out an analysis of the research produced on the morphology of the interface between BM and restorative materials (RM) through a systematic review.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>An electronic search was performed in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science until December 9, 2022. The keywords used in combination with truncation and Boolean operators were: (morphology OR filtration OR porosity) AND (silicate OR composite) AND (cement) AND (\"pulp capping\" OR \"vital pulp therapy\" OR \"vital pulp treatment\").</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 387 articles initially retrieved from the electronic search databases, 5 articles met the criteria for qualitative data collection. MTA and Biodentine were the most studied BCMs. All the articles used a scanning electron microscope as a method of evaluating the samples. Sample sizes and setting times of RM and BCMs differed between studies. Three out of 5 studies used similar conditions of recorded temperature and humidity of 37°C and 100%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The different biomaterials used, the application of adhesive systems, humidity and restoration time affect the bonding performance and the ultrastructural interface between BCMs and RMs. The scarcity of research on this point makes it necessary to delve into it and study new materials to obtain more scientific evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"99-108"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/41/bb/ccide-15-99.PMC10252935.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9618093","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}