Wojciech Kacper Szlasa, Natalia Julia Sauer, Jakub Karwacki, Anna Szewczyk, Julita Kulbacka, Tomasz Szydełko, Jolanta Saczko, Bartosz Malkiewicz
{"title":"Avelumab reduces STAT3 expression with effects on IL-17RA and CD15.","authors":"Wojciech Kacper Szlasa, Natalia Julia Sauer, Jakub Karwacki, Anna Szewczyk, Julita Kulbacka, Tomasz Szydełko, Jolanta Saczko, Bartosz Malkiewicz","doi":"10.17219/dmp/176374","DOIUrl":"10.17219/dmp/176374","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Avelumab is a human antibody that targets the programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) protein in cancer cells. Novel anticancer therapies for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) consider cluster of differentiation 15 (CD15) and interleukin 17 receptor A (IL-17RA) as potential targets. Notably, the expression of PD-L1, CD15 and IL-17RA is dependent on signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3).</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of the study was to investigate whether targeting PD-L1 with avelumab alters the expression levels of CD15 and IL-17RA, and to assess the STAT3-mediated regulation of CD15 and IL-17RA.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>We applied immunocytochemistry (ICC) and confocal laser scanning (CLS) microscopy to assess the expression and localization of the immunotherapy targets in 3 renal cancer cell lines and 1 healthy renal cell line.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After treatment with 20 ng/mL avelumab, renal cancer cells showed a reduction in STAT3 expression. The expression of CD15 increased in cancer cells that exhibited a high level of IL-17RA, and the membrane signal of CD15 was reduced. In other renal cancer cell lines, the expression of CD15 decreased. Conversely, the level of IL-17RA changed only in healthy renal cells after treatment with avelumab, with no impact on renal cancer cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our study suggests that the targeting of PD-L1 with avelumab alters the expression of CD15 and IL-17RA, which play an important prognostic and therapeutic role in novel anticancer therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":"61 5","pages":"713-720"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142557385","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}
Khalid Salman Almulhim, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Saqib Ali, Shakil Ahmad, Abdul Samad Khan
{"title":"Bibliometric analysis of the current status and trends in dental applications of glass fiber-reinforced composites from 1998 to 2022.","authors":"Khalid Salman Almulhim, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Saqib Ali, Shakil Ahmad, Abdul Samad Khan","doi":"10.17219/dmp/171803","DOIUrl":"10.17219/dmp/171803","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over the last few years, considerable attention has been devoted to glass fiber-reinforced composites (GFRCs) in the field of dentistry. Glass fiber-reinforced composites are useful in prosthodontics, endodontics, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and periodontics. This study considered various aspects related to GFRCs to assess the publications and citations on the subject from 1998 to 2022.A bibliometric method of analysis was adopted to conduct the study. The relevant papers published within the established time frame were identified. A document-type filter was applied to retrieve only those results that were peer-reviewed. The most influential authors, journals, institutions, and countries were identified, as indicated by the number of citations, as well as the most frequently used keywords.The findings of the bibliometric analysis revealed that the first article on GFRCs in the context of dentistry was published in 1998. The greatest number of papers on this subject was published in 2011 (n = 51), while the number of citations reached its peak in 2008 (n = 1,546). The University of Turku in Finland published the greatest number of articles, whereas Brazil was the most prolific country, producing the highest number of publications on dental fiber. Researchers from Brazil, Italy and Germany mainly collaborated with researchers from other countries, including the USA and Finland. The analysis revealed that publications of multiple authors were more likely to be cited.Significant advancements have been made in the field of GFRCs, as demonstrated by an increased collaboration amongst different countries, organizations and investigators, which enhanced the development and progression of research related to GFRCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":"61 5","pages":"783-795"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142557386","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":"Smokeless tobacco- and quid-associated localized lesions of the oral cavity: A cross-sectional study from a dental institute.","authors":"Virender Gombra, Mandeep Kaur, Shamimul Hasan, Shahnaz Mansoori","doi":"10.17219/dmp/152439","DOIUrl":"10.17219/dmp/152439","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is a well-established link between the use of smokeless tobacco (ST) and the development of oral cancer. This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of tobacco use, quid use, and other adverse habits related to smoking and alcohol consumption on ST-induced localized lesions.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of the study was to examine the demographic data, frequency and contact duration of ST on the lesion, as well as to conduct a clinical evaluation of these parameters.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A total of 13,442 patients who had been experiencing oral and dental symptoms for a period of at least 6 months were screened. Of these, 334 patients were diagnosed with STor quid-induced localized lesions and had a positive history of ST or quid use. A structured questionnaire was employed to conduct interviews with participants regarding their use of ST and other adverse habits, including smoking and alcohol consumption. Other information related to the use of ST or quid and clinical findings were also recorded, along with the patients' demographic details. A statistical analysis was carried out using the χ2 test and the regression analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall prevalence of ST-induced localized lesions was found to be 2.48%. In the study population, the majority of participants (58.7%) reported a habit of using khaini, while 26.8% reported using gutkha. The study found significant differences in the severity of ST-induced localized lesions and contact duration, frequency of the habit, and the presence of additional habits such as smoking and/or alcohol consumption. Based on this study, we proposed a modified Greer and Poulson's classification of ST-induced lesions, dividing them into 4 clinical types.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Smokeless tobacco-induced localized lesions frequently remain asymptomatic, with patients unaware of their presence. Other adverse habits, including smoking and alcohol consumption, as well as increased ST contact duration were associated with the development of more severe ST-induced localized lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":" ","pages":"687-696"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460203","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}
Thiprawee Chattrattrai, Magdalini Thymi, Naichuan Su, Frank Lobbezoo
{"title":"Changes in self-reported sleep and awake bruxism in relation to the management of temporomandibular disorders (\"care as usual\") in a specialty clinic population.","authors":"Thiprawee Chattrattrai, Magdalini Thymi, Naichuan Su, Frank Lobbezoo","doi":"10.17219/dmp/193125","DOIUrl":"10.17219/dmp/193125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) often includes the management of sleep bruxism (SB) and awake bruxism (AB). However, few studies have investigated how SB and AB change after the initiation of the interventions aimed at reducing the activity of masticatory muscles in TMD patients.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of the present study was to investigate changes in self-reported SB and/or AB with regard to baseline at 6 weeks after receiving TMD treatment, i.e., counseling alone or counseling combined with any other treatment, and to investigate the association between the type of TMD treatment and changes in self-reported SB and/or AB.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A total of 68 TMD patients were included in this prospective study, and they all received counseling. Thirty-three of the 68 patients received additional treatment, e.g., physical therapy, psychological therapy and/or an oral appliance, beside counseling. The self-reported SB and AB frequency values were obtained from the Oral Behavior Checklist (OBC) questionnaire at baseline (t0) and at week 6 after receiving treatment (t1). The frequency of SB and AB was assessed as SB, AB-grinding, AB-clenching, AB-bracing, and AB-combined (i.e., the maximum frequency of all AB types combined). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the SB and AB frequency at t0 and t1 in patients who received counseling alone and those who received counseling combined with other treatment. The χ2 test was used to investigate the association between the type of TMD treatment and changes in SB and/or AB.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The frequency of self-reported SB and all types of AB did not change in patients who received counseling only. In contrast, there was a significant increase in the frequency of AB-bracing and AB-combined between t0 and t1 in patients who received counseling combined with other treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>No changes in the frequency of self-reported SB and all types of AB were found in patients who received counseling only. However, patients who received counseling combined with other treatment showed a significant increase in the frequency of AB-bracing and AB-combined as compared to baseline.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":"61 5","pages":"697-704"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142557388","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}
Engy Adel Ahmed Farag, Amr Rizk, Reem Ashraf, Farid Emad Eldin
{"title":"Effect of the scanner type on the marginal gap and internal fit of two monolithic CAD/CAM esthetic crown materials: An in vitro study.","authors":"Engy Adel Ahmed Farag, Amr Rizk, Reem Ashraf, Farid Emad Eldin","doi":"10.17219/dmp/185895","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/dmp/185895","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The durability of indirect restorations is significantly influenced by marginal adaptation and internal fit. The use of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) with digital impressions has reduced dental prosthesis fabrication errors, improving the long-term survivability of the restorations.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The present study assessed the impact of intraoral and extraoral scanning methods on the marginal adaptation and internal fit of 2 different types of monolithic crowns manufactured using CAD/CAM.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A total of 40 three-dimensional (3D) resin-printed dies were randomly assigned to 2 groups based on the type of crown material (n = 20 per group). Each group was divided into 2 subgroups (n = 10 per group) according to the die-scanning technique: subgroup A, scanned using the intraoral scanner (IOS) Primescan; and subgroup B, scanned using the extraoral scanner (EOS) inEos X5. The digitized photos were converted into a 3D virtual crown design using CAD software. The internal discrepancy values, and the marginal gap between the 3D resin-printed die and the crown were assessed using a ×50 digital microscope. The data was checked for normality with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the tested groups. The collected data was analyzed at a significance level set at p < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The different scanning techniques used had a statistically significant effect on the vertical marginal gap and the internal fit [μm] (p < 0.05). As far as the crown materials are concerned, BRILLIANT Crios showed a significantly higher marginal gap as compared to Tetric CAD when scanned with inEos X5 (p = 0.004), whereas the differences were insignificant with regard to the internal fit (p > 0.05).The crown parameters tested with both scanning systems were within the clinically acceptable ranges.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Scanning methods and crown materials had an impact on the internal fit and vertical marginal gap of monolithic crowns.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141901260","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}
Anna Woźniak, Weronika Misiąg, Patrycja Leśnik, Jarosław Janc, Mariusz Chabowski
{"title":"Leveraging independence and mental fitness - keys to reducing in-hospital mortality among geriatric COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit: A cross-sectional study in Poland.","authors":"Anna Woźniak, Weronika Misiąg, Patrycja Leśnik, Jarosław Janc, Mariusz Chabowski","doi":"10.17219/dmp/177329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/dmp/177329","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quickly reached the pandemic status, with 765.22 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 6.92 million COVID-19 deaths reported worldwide by May 2023. Due to its sudden and global nature, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the emotional and mental health of many people. A group of COVID-19 patients who frequently require intensive care are geriatric patients. The cognitive performance of these patients and their independence in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) may be crucial to their prognosis and risk of in-hospital death.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The present study aimed to assess the level of independence in activities of daily living (ADL), mental fitness, the level of fear of COVID-19, and cognitive functions to determine their impact on in-hospital mortality in geriatric COVID-19 patients.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A total of 300 intensive care unit (ICU) patients with COVID-19 were included in the cross-sectional study, using the following questionnaires: the Lawton IADL scale, the Katz ADL index of independence, the fear of COVID-19 scale (FCV-19S), the abbreviated mental test score (AMTS), and the 15-item geriatric depression scale (GDS15).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients aged 64 or below reported significantly greater independence on the IADL scale and the basic ADL scale, and showed a significantly higher level of mental fitness (Mann-Whitney U test; p = 0.001). Patient survival and in-hospital mortality were influenced by independence in basic and complex ADL.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The level of independence is an important prognostic indicator for in-hospital mortality in geriatric COVID-19 patients. The higher the level of mental fitness, the higher the level of independence in basic and instrumental activities of daily living. Patients aged ≥65 years are less independent in basic and instrumental activities of daily living. Moreover, they show a significantly lower level of cognitive functions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141874394","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":"Comparative evaluation of retention, marginal adaptation and marginal discoloration of hydrophilic and hydrophobic pit and fissure sealants: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Sanjana Ghadge, Farhin Katge, Manohar Poojari, Khushboo Jain, Vamsi Krishna Chimata","doi":"10.17219/dmp/149732","DOIUrl":"10.17219/dmp/149732","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pit and fissure sealants are the most commonly used preventive measure against caries in permanent molars. Advancements in dental materials have led to the development of hydrophilic sealants. However, their clinical efficacy must be evaluated and compared with that of conventional hydrophobic sealants.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to clinically evaluate and compare the retention, marginal adaptation and marginal discoloration of hydrophilic and hydrophobic pit and fissure sealants over a 12-month follow-up period.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The study was a split-mouth, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. A sample size calculation was performed, and 120 first permanent molars (60 in each group) were selected for inclusion in the study. According to the split-mouth design, the sample was randomly divided into 2 groups. Group A was treated with a hydrophilic sealant (UltraSeal® XT Hydro), while Group B was treated with a hydrophobic sealant (Conseal F). The sealants in both groups were applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions by a single operator. The sealants were evaluated clinically using visual and tactile methods by 2 independent examiners who were blinded to the procedure in accordance with the modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) clinical rating system at placement and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After 12 months of follow-up, the Conseal F sealant showed significantly better retention (p = 0.001), marginal adaptation (p = 0.023) and reduced marginal discoloration (p = 0.004) in comparison to the UltraSeal XT Hydro sealant.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Conseal F (hydrophobic) sealant demonstrated superior retention, marginal adaptation and marginal discoloration compared to the UltraSeal XT Hydro (hydrophilic) sealant.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":"61 4","pages":"541-548"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141909795","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":"Removal of mandibular third molars: An overview of risks, a proposal for international community and guidance.","authors":"Mohammed Murad, Lolwa Al-Maslamani, Julian Yates","doi":"10.17219/dmp/166156","DOIUrl":"10.17219/dmp/166156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this proposal is to (1) review the current literature, (2) shed light on the importance of creating universally accepted guidelines, (3) provide help and guidance in the decision-making process with regard to the removal of mandibular third molars (M3Ms), and (4) reduce the risk of exposing the patient to unnecessary harm and complications due to the inappropriate removal or retention of M3Ms.It is obvious that the indications for the extraction of M3Ms will continue to be an area of controversy and strong debate. The evidence for or against prophylactic extraction is ambivalent; there is evidence to accept or reject the stance against prophylactic extraction in some specific cases, and there are published articles to support both opposing views. The available guidelines on the extraction of third molars are limited in number, and are mostly tailored to fit specific settings or countries. There are no available guidelines that might be widely used to help in the decision-making process for the international community. We hope this proposal will constitute an important first step toward creating universally accepted guidance.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":"61 4","pages":"481-488"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141975271","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":"Neglected area of oral cancer: A word about the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) \"Handbook of Oral Cancer Prevention\".","authors":"Irena Duś-Ilnicka","doi":"10.17219/dmp/190468","DOIUrl":"10.17219/dmp/190468","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) \"Handbook of Oral Cancer Prevention\", vol. 19, provides a thorough and comprehensive evidence-based evaluation of primary and secondary prevention interventions for oral cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":"61 4","pages":"479-480"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141987652","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}
Ramon Cesar Godoy Gonçalves, Renan Bordini Cardoso, Jessica Bauer, Vitória Mendes Dos Santos, Roberto de Oliveira Jabur, Marcelo Carlos Bortoluzzi
{"title":"Exploring the relationship between anxiety, patient characteristics and pain outcomes in oral surgery under local anesthesia: The measurement problem.","authors":"Ramon Cesar Godoy Gonçalves, Renan Bordini Cardoso, Jessica Bauer, Vitória Mendes Dos Santos, Roberto de Oliveira Jabur, Marcelo Carlos Bortoluzzi","doi":"10.17219/dmp/163255","DOIUrl":"10.17219/dmp/163255","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Anxiety during oral surgery can impact patient homeostasis, increase the difficulty of the procedure and create additional stress for the surgeon. Furthermore, it has been associated with more intense and prolonged pain during and after dental treatment.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of the study is to evaluate the relationship between anxiety, patient characteristics and pain outcomes in oral surgery, as well as to verify the impact of anxiety on patient's perception of pain during and after oral surgery.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This is a prospective observational study. Several variables were evaluated during the course of the oral surgery. Anxiety levels were assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Corah's Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS), the Interval Scale of Anxiety Response (ISAR), and Patient SelfRated Anxiety (PAnx) during the procedure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>General anxiety measures (STAI) were not associated with specific dental anxiety or external observations of anxiety. Anxiety levels varied according to gender and body mass index (BMI), and were correlated with increased heart rate (HR) (with variability among assessment tools). Odontectomy, ostectomy and an increased volume of anesthesia were associated with higher anxiety levels (with variability among the assessment tools). There was a correlation between pain and anxiety, with anxiety contributing to approx. 12% of the variability in postoperative pain.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Dental anxiety is a complex, multidimensional mental phenomenon characterized by high variability due to the influence of several dynamic factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":11191,"journal":{"name":"Dental and Medical Problems","volume":"61 4","pages":"515-523"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141909798","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}