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{"title":"Tongue Ancient Schwannoma: A Case Report with Review of Literature.","authors":"Mohamed Kamal Eid, Basant Hamdy AbouZaid, Wesam Hamed Elsaadany, Mohamed Salah Mohamed, Mohammed Alshammari, Eman Abdel Salam Yousef","doi":"10.1055/s-0046-1829385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0046-1829385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>A 26-year-old male patient with no noteworthy medical history complained primarily of a painless swelling on the tongue's dorsal surface that had been present for a month. As the swelling increased in size, he experienced difficulties with speech and swallowing. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an exophytic tumor primarily located in the right posterior region of the tongue, measuring 38 mm × 48 mm × 55 mm. During a 6-month follow-up following complete surgical excision, there were no signs of recurrence or persistent symptoms, indicating the effectiveness of the surgical intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149192331","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":"Nanostructured PCL/MWCNT Composite Scaffolds Promote Cell Adhesion and Mineralized Matrix Formation for Bone Regeneration: SHED and MC3T3 Evaluation.","authors":"Hendrik Setia Budi, Yung Kang Shen, Silvia Anitasari, Aqsa Syuhada Oki, Oki Fadhila, Asma Suhail, Neny Roeswahjuni, Dinda Ayu Lestari","doi":"10.1055/s-0046-1829081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0046-1829081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The development of biomimetic scaffolds capable of simultaneously supporting stem cell viability and enhancing osteogenic differentiation remains a major challenge in bone tissue engineering. This study evaluated the effects of porous polycaprolactone (PCL)/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composite scaffolds containing different MWCNT concentrations on cytocompatibility, cellular adhesion, morphology, and osteogenic mineralization using stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) and MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Porous PCL scaffolds containing 0.5, 1.5, and 2.5 wt% MWCNTs were fabricated using a solvent casting-salt leaching technique. Scaffold cytocompatibility was assessed by Alamar Blue assays after 1, 3, and 7 days of culture. Cell attachment and morphology were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Osteogenic differentiation was evaluated by Alizarin Red S staining at 7, 14, and 21 days to quantify extracellular matrix mineralization under osteogenic medium. Statistical analyses of cytocompatibility were performed in triplicate using one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's post hoc test (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All PCL/MWCNT scaffolds exhibited excellent cytocompatibility above the ISO 10993-5 threshold. SEM demonstrated progressive cell spreading, extensive filopodia formation, and intimate cell-scaffold interactions, with more pronounced adhesion on MWCNT-containing scaffolds than on pristine PCL. Mineralization increased in a time-dependent manner in both SHED and MC3T3-E1 cultures. Among all formulations, the 1.5 wt% MWCNT scaffold consistently produced the greatest calcium-rich mineralized matrix, whereas higher MWCNT loading (2.5 wt%) did not provide additional osteogenic benefits, suggesting concentration-dependent optimization of scaffold bioactivity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Incorporation of MWCNTs significantly enhanced the biological performance of porous PCL scaffolds by promoting cell attachment and extracellular matrix mineralization while preserving cytocompatibility. The 1.5 wt% MWCNT formulation demonstrated the optimal balance between biocompatibility and osteogenic activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149164419","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":"Allogeneic Collagen as a Modulator of HIF-1α and MMP-13 Expression in a Wistar Rat Socket Injury Model.","authors":"Christian Khoswanto, Ira Kusuma Dewi, Oki Fadhila","doi":"10.1055/s-0046-1829387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0046-1829387","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the modulatory effects of allogeneic collagen on HIF-1α and MMP-13 expression during extraction socket healing in a Wistar rat model.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Thirty-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four experimental groups (<i>n</i> = 8 per group): a control group evaluated on day 7, a control group evaluated on day 14, an allogeneic collagen treatment group evaluated on day 7, and an allogeneic collagen treatment group evaluated on day 14. In the control groups, the extraction sockets were allowed to heal spontaneously without material application. In the treatment groups, allogeneic collagen was applied immediately after tooth extraction.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis: </strong>Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27.0. The experimental design included two independent factors, treatment (control and allogeneic collagen) and observation time (days 7 and 14); data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine the main effects of treatment and observation time and their interaction on HIF-1α and MMP-13 expression. Post hoc multiple-comparison analysis was performed to compare differences among the four experimental groups. A <i>p</i>-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The AC group showed significantly higher HIF-1α expression than the control group on both day 7 (18.50 ± 1.41 vs. 15.50 ± 2.07) and day 14 (14.25 ± 1.66 vs. 11.87 ± 1.45; <i>p</i> < 0.05). MMP-13 expression was significantly lower in the AC group than in the control group on day 7 (14.12 ± 1.24 vs. 15.87 ± 1.24) and day 14 (7.62 ± 1.40 vs. 14.87 ± 1.24; <i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Allogeneic collagen modulated HIF-1α and MMP-13 expression during extraction socket healing, characterized by increased HIF-1α expression and reduced MMP-13 expression compared with spontaneous healing.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149147281","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":"Automated Detection and Segmentation of Dental Caries in Panoramic Radiographs Using YOLOv8-Based Deep Learning Model.","authors":"Ramadhan Hardani Putra, Eha Renwi Astuti, Aga Satria Nurrachman, Yunita Savitri, Putri Alfa Meirani Laksanti, Radika Fahmi Siddiq, Wannakamon Panyarak, Nobuhiro Yoda","doi":"10.1055/s-0046-1829084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0046-1829084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to develop an automated dental caries localization system through detection and classification using a deep learning (DL) approach based on You Only Look Once Version 8 (YOLOv8).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>YOLOv8 models were developed using 750 panoramic radiographs, which were divided into training, validation, and test sets at a ratio of 80%:10%:10%. The training and validation data were cropped into six regions to enhance the detection model performance. Confusion matrices were utilized to assess performance metrics, including accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, precision, and F1 score.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis: </strong>Fleiss's kappa was used to evaluate overall agreement among the YOLOv8 predictions and the expert evaluations, followed by Cohen's kappa for each comparison category.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For caries detection, the YOLOv8-M model achieved an optimal accuracy of 95.22%, a sensitivity of 84.07%, a specificity of 98.18%, a precision of 92.46%, and an F1 score of 88.06%. For segmentation, the YOLOv8-X model achieved an optimal accuracy of 93.92%, a sensitivity of 78.30%, a specificity of 98.01%, a precision of 91.15%, and an F1 score of 84.24%. Fleiss's kappa analysis indicated substantial agreement of 0.766 (<i>p</i> < 0.001) between model predictions and expert evaluations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The YOLOv8 models demonstrated strong performance in detecting and segmenting dental caries in panoramic radiographs. They also showed substantial agreement with expert assessments, highlighting their potential as a reliable tool for automated caries identification. Further development is recommended to enhance performance, particularly by reducing false positive and false negative cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149135596","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":"Fully Automated Artificial Intelligence-Based Design Single Tooth-Supported Dental Crowns: A Systematic Review of Efficiency, Fit, and Morphological Accuracy.","authors":"Eloïse Vigroux, José Manuel Mendes, Joana Mendes, Carlos Aroso, Mónica Cardoso, Lara Coelho","doi":"10.1055/s-0046-1829082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0046-1829082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Fully automated artificial intelligence (AI)-based dental crown design has recently emerged as an alternative to conventional workflows, including technician-assisted digital design and traditional wax-up techniques. However, the available evidence remains heterogeneous, and no clear consensus exists regarding its performance in terms of time efficiency, fit, and morphological accuracy. We aimed to systematically evaluate whether fully automated AI-based crown design provides comparable or superior outcomes compared with conventional approaches. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane. All studies evaluating single dental crowns designed using fully automated AI systems and assessing outcomes such as time efficiency, marginal gap, internal fit, and/or morphological accuracy were included. Studies involving implant-supported or partial crowns, noncomparative simulations unrelated to crown fabrication, or those without a conventional comparator were excluded. The risk of bias was assessed using the QUIN (Quality Assessment Tool for In Vitro Studies) tool and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). Evidence from the selected studies was synthesized. This study is registered in Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD420261359758). Of the 1291 records identified, 9 were included. Four studies were considered to have a low risk of bias, and four were considered to have a moderate risk of bias and the clinical study with good methodology quality. Time efficiency was consistently improved in AI-based workflows compared with conventional digital or wax-up techniques. Marginal gap and internal fit were generally comparable between AI and conventional digital workflows, with most values remaining within clinically acceptable thresholds. Regarding morphological accuracy, the results were heterogeneous, with some studies reporting superior outcomes for AI systems, whereas others favored technician-assisted digital workflows. Limitations of the available evidence include methodological heterogeneity, inconsistent definitions of outcomes such as \"accuracy\" and \"work time,\" variability in software systems and evaluation protocols, and the predominance of <i>in vitro</i> studies conducted under idealized conditions. Overall, fully automated AI-based crown design demonstrates promising potential, particularly in reducing working time while maintaining clinically acceptable fit and morphological outcomes comparable to those of conventional digital workflows. However, the current evidence does not support systematic superiority of AI across all evaluated parameters. Further standardized and clinically oriented studies are needed to validate the routine integration of AI-driven crown design into prosthetic dental practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149135626","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":"Key Salivary Proteins Implicated in the Inhibition of Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilms by Chlorogenic Acid.","authors":"Shuichiro Kamei, Toshiki Uematsu, Kaori Ochiai, Masanori Saito, Hidenobu Senpuku","doi":"10.1055/s-0046-1816083","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0046-1816083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong><i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (<i>S. aureus</i>), a causative agent of infective endocarditis, is found in the oral cavity. Chlorogenic acid (CA) is a polyphenol compound and a secondary metabolite produced by tea, coffee, etc., which are selected as inhibitors of biofilm formation. This study was conducted to clarify how coated human saliva controls the inhibition of <i>S. aureus</i> biofilms by CA.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Bacteria were cultivated with various concentrations of CA on nonsalivary components or salivary components-coated 96-well microtiter plates in tryptic soy broth supplemented with 0.25% sucrose and various concentrations of NaCl.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The biofilm formation of <i>S. aureus</i> was induced on noncoated plates but inhibited by more than 2.5 mg/mL CA on salivary components-coated plates in 0.125 M or 0.25 M NaCl. The degree of <i>S. aureus</i> biofilm inhibition was affected by coating with different salivary components. In addition, the salivary components, such as α-amylase, upregulated the biofilm formation and were associated with the inhibitory effects of CA on biofilm formation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Exposure to CA through the consumption of coffee and tea may be an inhibitor of biofilm formation by <i>S. aureus</i> via interaction with salivary α-amylase in individuals who consume food and drinks containing high concentrations of salt.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1101-1108"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623486/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146206277","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":"Multidisciplinary Orthodontic Management of Non-syndromic Delayed Tooth Eruption and Impacted Maxillary Canine Complicated by Traumatic Mandibular Fracture in a Healthy Adolescent: A Case Report.","authors":"Miranda Sejdiu Abazi, Saranda Sejdiu Sadiku, Alban Olluri, Arben Abazi","doi":"10.1055/s-0046-1824590","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0046-1824590","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Delayed eruption of multiple teeth in systemically healthy, non-syndromic adolescents represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. When combined with impacted maxillary canines and vertical discrepancies, management becomes more complex. A 14-year-old healthy male presented with delayed eruption (DE) of multiple permanent teeth. Clinical and radiographic examination revealed bilateral DE of mandibular canines and both premolars, a unilateral impacted maxillary canine, and a severe deep bite. The patient had no relevant medical history and showed normal physical development. Orthodontic treatment included space creation for mandibular teeth, closed surgical exposure of maxillary canines, and traction of the impacted maxillary canines, piggyback arch mechanics for canine alignment, and occlusal plane levelling using auxiliary intrusion mechanics supported by a mini-implant for skeletal anchorage. During treatment, the patient sustained a traumatic mandibular fracture, which required management and temporarily interrupted orthodontic therapy, prolonging overall treatment time. Following fracture stabilization, orthodontic treatment was resumed and completed, resulting in satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes. This case highlights the complexity of managing non-syndromic delayed tooth eruption combined with impacted canines and a deep bite, particularly when complicated by traumatic injury. Careful biomechanical planning and multidisciplinary coordination are essential for achieving stable outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1373-1386"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623478/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148396542","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 Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis to Evaluate and Compare Stress Levels and Distribution Patterns in Lithium Disilicate and Zirconia Crowns.","authors":"Ruchika U Mukherjee, Shilpa S Dandekeri, Chethan Hegde, Manoj Shetty","doi":"10.1055/s-0046-1825876","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0046-1825876","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This article aims to assess and compare the patterns of stress distribution and the biomechanical responses of monolithic zirconia and monolithic lithium disilicate crowns of different occlusal thicknesses using three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis (FEA).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A 3D FEA model of a mandibular first molar with all supporting structures was constructed. Eight models were developed to simulate clinically recommended preparation thicknesses for each material, including monolithic zirconia (<i>n</i> = 4; occlusal reductions of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 mm) and monolithic lithium disilicate (<i>n</i> = 4; nonfunctional/functional cusp reductions ranging from 1.0/1.5 to 2.5/3.0 mm). Two loading scenarios were applied: a 225-N masticatory load at three angulations (0-degree vertical, 45-degree oblique, and 90-degree horizontal) and a 600-N axial maximum bite force. The von Mises stress (VM, used as a scalar yield indicator) and the maximum principal stress (S, used as a tensile fracture predictor for brittle ceramics) were recorded in the crown and in the underlying dentin.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Across all thicknesses, zirconia crowns developed higher peak internal VM stress (maximum: 456.8 MPa) but transferred less tensile stress to the underlying dentin (maximum: S ≈ 127 MPa) than lithium disilicate crowns, which transferred greater stress to the dentin (maximum: S ≈ 145.7 MPa). For both materials, non-axial loads (45 and 90 degrees) generated markedly higher stress concentrations (maximum: VM ≈ 457 MPa) than vertical loads (maximum: VM ≈ 278 MPa). Stress distribution within the lithium disilicate crown became visibly more homogeneous with increasing occlusal thickness.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Within the limitations of this in silico model, monolithic zirconia exhibited a stress-shielding pattern in which more stress was retained within the crown and less was transmitted to the dentin, whereas lithium disilicate transmitted comparatively more stress to the dentin. Non-axial loading produced the highest stress peaks for both materials in this simulation. Because each material was modeled at the occlusal thickness clinically recommended for it, direct material-versus-material superiority cannot be inferred from these results, and clinical extrapolation should be made with caution.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1360-1370"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623479/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148720774","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 Chemical, Mechanical, and Microscopic Properties of Novel Self-Adhesive Dental Composites.","authors":"Zainab Sultan, Nayab Amin, Nawshad Muhammad, Heba Mahmoud Ashi, Usama Siddiqui, Muhammad Zeeshan, Saad Liaqat, Zohaib Khurshid","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1813036","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1813036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To synthesize and characterize a novel self-adhesive bioactive and antibacterial dental composite with enhanced mechanical properties.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>All components were procured from Sigma Aldrich, United States. Commercially available Filtek Z250 and Nexcomp were used as control groups (C1 and C2, respectively). Four novel dental composite groups (C3, C4, C5, and C6) were prepared by mixing monomer solution and inorganic fillers (silica, chlorhexidine, MCPM, and β-TCP): in varying concentrations. The resulting dental composites were assessed for chemical, mechanical, and microscopic characterizations. Structural analysis and degree of conversion (DC) of prepared samples were evaluated with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), while the microscopic interface was evaluated by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Mechanical characterizations included the biaxial flexural strength (BFS) test and the shear bond strength (SBS) test. The obtained data were then analyzed by SPSS version 21.0. Descriptive statistics were used to describe all the values for BFS, SBS, and DC. One-way analysis of variance and post hoc Tukey's test were used to compare the mean values. A <i>p</i>-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>FTIR results showed a major alteration in DC by calculating the differences in unpolymerized and polymerized aliphatic (1,638 cm^-1) and aromatic (1,608 cm^-1) peaks. It was reduced due to the increased quantity of fillers. Commercial composite showed the least DC value, whereas C3 showed higher DC as compared to other novel composites. For BFS, all the groups showed statistically significant differences except C4, whereas SBS results showed an insignificant difference among all the groups. SEM images of the dentin composite interface showed that C1 and C2 composites were not properly bonded to the dentin. The novel dental composite (C3, C4, C5, and C6) showed good bonding with the dentin.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The novel C3 dental composite showed high DC and BFS, whereas C4 had higher SBS but lower than C2. Moreover, effective bonding was achieved with C3 novel composite. It is crucial to optimize the monomer-to-filler ratio for the development of durable bioactive self-adhesive composites with antibacterial property.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1264-1272"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623465/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145818659","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 Impact of Quality of Life on Oral Health in a Male Prison Population in Portugal: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Diana Meireles, Paulo Rompante, Rosana Costa, Filomena Salazar, Marco Infante da Câmara, Maria Gonçalves, Marta Relvas","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1813032","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1813032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Oral health problems can have a significant impact on people's quality of life, negatively affecting the most disadvantaged populations. The prison population compared with the general population has a higher risk of developing oral health problems. The main objective of this study was to assess the relationship between prisoners' oral health status and their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 103 male prisoners aged between 18 and 70 years. Participants underwent an intraoral clinical examination and responded to the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP)-14 and sociodemographic questionnaires.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The sample mean age was 42.7 ± 9.6 years. The impacts of oral health on quality of life were assessed using the OHIP-14, which presented a mean score of 13.16 ± 11.79. The highest prevalence of impact on oral health was observed in the domains of psychological discomfort (29.6%), followed by physical pain (24.3%). It was observed that 68.0% of the individuals had caries lesions. The mean Decayed, Missing, and Filled Permanent Teeth Index (DMFT) was 16.88 ± 8.56, and the component with the highest weight was the number of missing teeth, with a mean value of 13.00 ± 8.44.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In terms of assessing oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), it was observed that the higher the value of the different periodontal indices, as well as the number of missing teeth, the worse the quality of life in relation to oral health. Therefore, it is necessary to create measures to promote oral health and self-care.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1115-1126"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13623492/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146009509","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}