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{"title":"Dental Implant Failure Risk in Patients with Bruxism-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature.","authors":"Josephine A Ionfrida, Hanna L Stiller, Peer W Kämmerer, Christian Walter","doi":"10.3390/dj13010011","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj13010011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives:</b> Recent research has indicated that placing dental implants in patients diagnosed with bruxism has led to higher rates of implant failure. This study aimed to provide more accurate knowledge about the relationship between bruxism and implant loss in patients (number, age, gender) with different numbers of implants and prosthetic restorations, considering the follow-up time, compared to non-bruxers. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic search was conducted in PubMed and Cochrane Library using the keyword combination \"dental implant\", \"bruxism\", and \"implant failure\". This search had no language or time restrictions. <b>Results:</b> The review included 15 papers, which were divided into four groups. The first group focused on studies regarding implant loss regardless of the superstructure. In the second group, research on implant-supported removable prostheses was examined. The third group consisted of a single study specifically addressing implant-supported single crowns. Lastly, the fourth group comprised two studies investigating implant-supported single crowns and fixed partial dentures. Only three out of the fifteen studies failed to find a correlation between bruxism and implant failure. The meta-analysis shows a significant pooled effect across the included studies, with an odds ratio of 4.68. <b>Conclusions:</b> Bruxism is a probable risk factor for mechanical issues in implant-supported prostheses and implant-supported crowns. Additionally, elevated failure rates have been documented in patients with bruxism.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11763436/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143032602","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":"Sporadic Burkitt Lymphoma First Presenting as Painful Gingival Swellings and Tooth Hypermobility: A Life-Saving Referral.","authors":"Erofili Papadopoulou, Maria Kouri, Dimitrios Velonis, Anastasia Andreou, Maria Georgaki, Spyridon Damaskos, Evangelia Piperi, Konstantina Delli, Ioannis K Karoussis, Antonia Vlachou, Georgia Avgerinou, Antonis Kattamis, Nikolaos G Nikitakis","doi":"10.3390/dj13010006","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj13010006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), subdivided into endemic, sporadic, and immunodeficiency-associated forms. While jaw lesions are common in endemic BL, they are infrequent in sporadic cases, only rarely constituting the first manifestation of the disease. The aim of this study is to present a rare pediatric case of sporadic BL first manifesting as gingival swellings and tooth hypermobility and provide a review of all the published sporadic BL case reports as the first sign of disease. <b>Case report:</b> An 11-year-old Caucasian female was referred for the evaluation of hypermobility of posterior lower teeth, associated with painful gingival swellings of 20 days duration. Clinical examination revealed right facial asymmetry and bilateral prominent swellings of the posterior lower gingiva. A panoramic radiograph revealed ill-defined radiolucent lesions in the posterior mandible bilaterally. On computed tomography, soft-tissue masses were identified along the mandibular ramus extending into the maxillary sinus bilaterally. The histopathologic and immunohistochemical analyses of the lesions led to a diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma (BL). The patient underwent a full staging work-up, revealing bone marrow involvement and widespread disease. A multi-chemotherapy regimen was initiated with the regression of oral lesions and symptoms within a few weeks and complete disease remission after nine chemotherapy cycles. The patient remains free of disease 11 years later. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case underscores the critical importance of the timely diagnosis and life-saving referral of rapidly growing jaw lesions, which may represent the first sign of an underlying lymphoreticular malignancy with aggressive course, such as BL.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11764000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143032611","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 Digital Approach for a Complete Rehabilitation with Fixed and Removable Prostheses: A Technical Procedure.","authors":"Etienne Lefrançois, Victor Delanoue, Samuel Morice, Xavier Ravalec, Marie Desclos-Theveniau","doi":"10.3390/dj13010007","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj13010007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The present article describes a step-by-step maximally digitalized workflow protocol with computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in partial-arch edentulous patients rehabilitated with fixed dental prostheses and removable partial dentures (FDPs and RPDs). <b>Methods:</b> Facial digitalization, intraoral scans, and functional mandibular movement recordings were used to create a 4D virtual patient on commercially available CAD software. The fixed components including post-and-cores, both metal-ceramic with extra-coronal attachment and monolithic zirconia crowns, and the RPDs were manufactured by computer numerical controlled direct milling. <b>Results:</b> This innovative digital approach using the virtual patient and the superimposition of interim RPDs fitted in the mouth has been used to provide fixed and removable rehabilitation to the patient without clinical complications with 2 years of follow-up. <b>Conclusions:</b> Within the limitations of this report, the developed combined prosthesis fabrication technique allowed optimization of the production by decreasing the clinical steps and laboratory procedures in partial-arch edentulous rehabilitated with FDPs and RPDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11763576/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143032377","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":"Assessment of Exercise-Induced Dehydration Status Based on Oral Mucosal Moisture in a Field Survey.","authors":"Gen Tanabe, Tetsuya Hasunuma, Yasuo Takeuchi, Hiroshi Churei, Kairi Hayashi, Kaito Togawa, Naoki Moriya, Toshiaki Ueno","doi":"10.3390/dj13010005","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj13010005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objective:</b> Conventional techniques for evaluating hydration status include the analysis of blood, urine, and body weight. Recently, advancements in dentistry have introduced capacitance sensor-based oral epithelial moisture meters as promising avenues for assessment. This study aimed to examine the correlation between oral mucosal moisture content, as determined using a capacitance sensor, and exercise-induced dehydration. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 21 participants engaged in a 120 min slow distance exercise session. A series of measurements were taken before and after the exercise session, including body weight, sweat rate, secretory immunoglobulin A (s-IgA) concentration in saliva samples, saliva flow rate, and oral mucosal moisture content, which were assessed using a capacitance sensor. The relationship between physical dehydration and oral mucosal moisture content was investigated using statistical analysis. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed to ascertain whether variations in oral mucosal moisture content could discern body mass losses (BMLs) of 1.5% and 2%. <b>Results:</b> A significant correlation was observed between the sweat rate during exercise and the change in oral mucosal moisture content before and after exercise (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient: ρ = -0.58, <i>p</i> < 0.001). The salivary flow and s-IgA secretion rates were lower after the exercise period than before, whereas the s-IgA concentration was higher. Oral mucosal moisture decreased during the exercise period. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that differences in oral mucosal moisture content exhibited discriminative capabilities, with area under the curve values of 0.79 at 1.5% BML and 0.72 at 2% BML. <b>Conclusions:</b> The measurement of oral mucosal moisture using capacitance sensors represents a promising noninvasive approach for the assessment of exercise-induced dehydration.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11763493/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143032600","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":"Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Different Dental Resin-Based Materials After Submersion in Acidic Beverages.","authors":"Răzvan Constantin Brânzan, Ionuț Tărăboanță, Cristina Angela Ghiorghe, Simona Stoleriu, Vlad Cârlescu, Andra Claudia Tărăboanță-Gamen, Sorin Andrian","doi":"10.3390/dj13010004","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj13010004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of acidic beverages on the mechanical properties of various dental resin-based materials. <b>Methods</b>: A total number of 160 samples were prepared using four types of resin-based materials-Group A (<i>n</i> = 40): flowable composite, Group B (<i>n</i> = 40): heavy-flow composite, Group C (<i>n</i> = 40): resin-based sealant and Group D (<i>n</i> = 40): nano-hybrid composite. Then, the samples were distributed into four subgroups according to the submersion solution: <i>a</i> (<i>n</i> = 10): artificial saliva, <i>b</i> (<i>n</i> = 10): coffee, <i>c</i> (<i>n</i> = 10): cola and <i>d</i> (<i>n</i> = 10): red wine. The Vickers microhardness, Young's modulus of elasticity and scratch resistance were assessed using a CETR UMT-2 tribometer. <b>Results</b>: The obtained results showed that 14-day submersion of the resin-based materials in coffee, cola and red wine solutions significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.05) decreased the microhardness values (VHN), Young's modulus of elasticity and scratch resistance. Fourteen days of storage in coffee decreased the microhardness values of flow resin from 117.5 to 81.59 VHN (<i>p</i> < 0.001) whereas the values of the nanohybrid resin decreased from 125.5 to 89.4 (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The elasticity modulus of the heavy flow resin showed a decline from 15.57 to 10.50 GPa after 14 days' submersion in coffee (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and from 21.29 to 13.10 GPa for the nanohybrid resin after immersion in cola (<i>p</i> < 0.001). For the scratch test, the resin-based sealant showed a significant decrease after 14 days of storage in coffee, from 0.34 to 0.02 units. <b>Conclusions</b>: The submersion of conventional nanohybrid, flowable, heavy-flow composite resins and resin-based sealants in coffee, cola and red wine solutions changes the mechanical properties (Young's modulus of elasticity, Vickers microhardness and scratch resistance). The most resistant resin-based material to acid attack was the conventional nanohybrid composite resin, followed by heavy flow resin, flowable resin and resin-based sealant.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11763432/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143032605","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":"Anatomical Facial Characteristics of Teeth and Tooth Analysis.","authors":"Sybrand Gerhard de Bruin, Sundika Ishwarkumar-Govender, Pamela Pillay","doi":"10.3390/dj13010002","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj13010002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> This study aimed to document the angulation, inclination, and facial anatomical characteristics of teeth in a select South African population to determine if there are any population norms. Digital intra-oral scans were used, to analyze the morphology of teeth and measure the facial clinical crown. <b>Methods</b>: A quantitative observational research design with 60 3D intra-oral scans of a select South African population group was used. Morphometric analysis of 3D intra-oral scans was performed for a select South African population group, measuring the clinical crown height, width, angulation, and inclination of each tooth. <b>Results</b>: Significant differences in crown widths between male and female subjects were observed for several teeth in the maxillary and mandibular arches: males exhibited larger mean widths and larger crown dimensions than females. The South African Black group showed more sexual dimorphism compared to the South African Indian group. Clinical crown length and tooth angulation differed significantly between South African Indian and South African Black populations, while crown width and inclination remained consistent across these population groups and crown inclination between sex groups. <b>Conclusions</b>: Certain teeth exhibited notable variations between South African Indian and South African Black population groups; specifically, crown length and angulation had significant differences, whereas crown inclination and width remained consistent across these population groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11764234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143032599","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 Role of Mandibular Thickness in Determining Anteroposterior Skeletal Relationships.","authors":"Akihiro Tsuboi, So Koizumi, Masahiro Takahashi, Yu Hikita, Tetsutaro Yamaguchi","doi":"10.3390/dj13010003","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj13010003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to explore the association between the ANB angle and mandibular bone thickness in individuals with skeletal malocclusion. <b>Methods:</b> We analyzed 224 adults, with a gender imbalance noted (68 men and 156 women), and an age range between 18.0 and 65.1 years. The thicknesses of the ramus (RT) and the body of the mandible (BT) were measured at 25 sites on each side (left and right) of the jaw, using CT images. The main focus was on the statistical associations between the ANB angle and the ratio (BT-RT)/volume of the mandible (V). <b>Results:</b> Results revealed a significant negative association between (BT-RT)/V and the ANB angle (<i>p</i> < 0.001), while a positive association was found for RT/V (<i>p</i> < 0.001). No significant association emerged for BT/V. <b>Conclusions:</b> The findings indicated that with increased mandibular protrusion, the ramus thickness decreased, whereas the body thickness remained unchanged. The differing relationships in mandibular thickness underscore the significance of CT imaging in predicting craniofacial growth patterns, particularly in observing discrepancies between the mandibular body and ramus as they relate to the anterior-posterior jaw relationship.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11763376/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143032612","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":"Self-Reported Oral Hygiene Performance of Patients in Albania: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.","authors":"Blerina Zeza, Blerina Osmani, Erdita Cenameri, Busra Emir","doi":"10.3390/dj13010001","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj13010001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives:</b> Oral hygiene is a key factor for dental and periodontal diseases and the prognosis of any treatment to restore their consequences. The present survey aimed to evaluate how well informed patients in Albania are on oral hygiene, given the scarce evidence on this topic. <b>Methods:</b> This survey was performed using a Google Forms questionnaire on oral hygiene habits, type and technique of instruments used, and frequency of dental recall visits. <b>Results:</b> A total of 1006 questionnaires were filled in a one-month time period (January 2020) from a population of 75.2% females and 24.8% males, 32.7 ± 11.3 years of age, from whom 94.6% reported a lack of systemic diseases and 80% were non-smokers. All of the population brushed their teeth at least once daily. The most used type of toothbrush was a manual one (91.1%) with medium-bristle hardness in 71% of cases. The most prevalent way of using the toothbrush was through circular movements (36.7%) with a duration of 2-3 min in 72% of the population. Only 77.1% of the population used interdental instruments, mainly interdental floss. <b>Conclusions:</b> Within the limits of this study, it could be concluded that the present population seemed to be mostly appropriately informed, but the information needs further revision and promotion by dentists.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11763437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143032610","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":"Laser Technology in Dentistry: From Clinical Applications to Future Innovations.","authors":"Liliana Sachelarie, Roxana Cristea, Ecaterina Burlui, Loredana Liliana Hurjui","doi":"10.3390/dj12120420","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj12120420","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This narrative review comprehensively synthesizes laser technology's clinical applications, advantages, and limitations in modern dentistry. The review of 67 articles published between 2018 and 2023 highlights the latest advancements, including photobiomodulation (PBM) for enhanced tissue healing and inflammation control, alongside innovative uses in implantology, endodontics, and teeth whitening. The findings underscore the transformative potential of lasers in improving dental treatment precision and patient outcomes while addressing the barriers to their widespread adoption, such as costs and training needs. This review emphasizes the integration of laser technology into routine clinical practice and identifies pathways for future innovations in dentistry.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"12 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11674728/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142892794","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":"Oral Health of 7- to 9-Year-Old Children Born Prematurely-A Case-Control Observational Study with Randomized Case Selection.","authors":"Heide L Schlesinger, Roswitha Heinrich-Weltzien, Ina M Schüler","doi":"10.3390/dj12120421","DOIUrl":"10.3390/dj12120421","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Along with the long-term sequelae of preterm birth for general health, oral health is potentially influenced by prematurity due to developmental and behavioral peculiarities. <b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to compare oral health parameters in the mixed dentition of prematurely and full-term born children. <b>Methods:</b> Dental caries, developmental defects of enamel (DDE), and gingival inflammation were assessed in 7-to-9-year-old children (<i>n</i> = 38) born preterm (PT) compared to a matched control group born full-term (FT) in Germany. Dental caries was recorded using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II) and DMFT/dmft-criteria. DDE was scored with modified DDE-Index and periodontal health by Periodontal Screening Index (PSI). Statistical analysis included McNemar's test and Poisson regression. The significance level was <i>p</i> ≤ 0.05. <b>Results:</b> Caries prevalence was 47.4% in PT and 57.9% in FT. In the primary dentition, FT children were significantly more affected than PT children (1.6 dmft vs. 2.7 dmft; <i>p</i> = 0.035). PT children with extremely low birthweight (ELBW) had the highest caries experience (3.2 dmft; 1.0 DMFT). Prevalence of DDE in primary teeth was significantly higher in PT (55.3%) than in FT children (28.9%; <i>p</i> = 0.008). PSI was 3.8 in PT and 3.3 in FT children, but significantly higher in PT children with ELBW (7.4; <i>p</i> = 0.125). <b>Conclusions:</b> PT children are at higher risk for DDE in primary teeth and compromised periodontal health than FT children. Children with ELBW are most susceptible for dental caries and gingivitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":11269,"journal":{"name":"Dentistry Journal","volume":"12 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11674599/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142892828","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}