Niwut Juntavee, Apa Juntavee, Kesinee Rattanatussanee
{"title":"Flexural Strength and Radiodensity of Different Barium Sulfate-Containing Polymethyl Methacrylate Provisional Restorative Materials.","authors":"Niwut Juntavee, Apa Juntavee, Kesinee Rattanatussanee","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1809978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Provisional restoration fabricated from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) faces radiographic clarification due to its radiolucency. This study determined the appropriate radiodensity and strength of auto-polymerized PMMA (P) upon adding barium sulfate (B) at different concentrations.A total of 90 specimens (length × width × height = 30 × 12.5 × 2.0 mm) were prepared from P containing B at different ratios (volume %B): 5P-0B (0%), 4P-1B (20%), 3P-1B (25%), 2P-1B (33.3%), 1P-1B (50%), and 1P-2B (66.7%) (<i>n</i> = 15/group). Specimens were CBCT (cone-beam computed tomography)-scanned and their radiodensity measured in Hounsfield units (HU). A three-point bending test was used to determine flexural strength (σ).ANOVA (analysis of variance) and Tukey tests were used for analyzing significant differences in radiodensity and σ among groups (α = 0.05). The correlation coefficient (<i>R</i>) between radiodensity and σ was determined with the Spearman test.Radiodensity (HU) was intense in 1P-2B (1,080.28 ± 119.8) and softest in 5P-0B (-283.3 ± 73.8), whereas σ (MPa) was highest in 5P-0B (60.3 ± 15.2) and lowest in 1P-2B (15.9 ± 3.4). Significant differences in radiodensity among groups (<i>p</i> < 0.05) were indicated, except between 4P-1B/3P-1B/2P-1B and 2P-1B/1P-1B. Significant differences in σ among groups (<i>p</i> < 0.05) were indicated, except between 3P-1B/2P-1B and 1P-1B/1P-2B. Increasing amount of B intensified radiodensity, but diminished σ, with extreme negative correlation (<i>R</i> = -0.83).Radiodensity and σ were influenced by the amount of B addition. Raising B intensifies radiopacity but lessens σ. Adding B up to 25% provides adequate radiopacity and strength for provisional restorations for use in high-stress areas. However, adding B ≥33.3% provides better radiographic visibility but minimized strength, suggesting restorations in less-stress areas or other appliances, such as radiographic and surgical guides.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144590723","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":"Comparing ChatGPT and Dental Students' Performance in an Introduction to Dental Anatomy Examination: Comment.","authors":"Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809979","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1809979","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144583466","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}
Reghunathan S Preethanath, Wael I Ibraheem, Abdullah A Meshni, Tazeen Dawood, Mohammad Nazish Alam, Sukumaran Anil
{"title":"The Impact of Psychological Factors on Periodontitis in the Elderly: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Reghunathan S Preethanath, Wael I Ibraheem, Abdullah A Meshni, Tazeen Dawood, Mohammad Nazish Alam, Sukumaran Anil","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1809438","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychological factors and periodontitis are prevalent in geriatric populations, with evolving evidence suggesting potential associations. This systematic review comprehensively examines and evaluates the bidirectional relationship between psychological factors and periodontitis in older adults. Following PRISMA guidelines, systematic searches were conducted across PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases. The research question was structured using the PECO framework (P = older adults aged ≥ 60 years; E = presence of psychological factors; C = absence of psychological factors; O = periodontitis and its severity). Articles were selected based on predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria, followed by data extraction. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale assessed risk of bias and methodological quality, while the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) framework determined evidence certainty. Of 475 studies identified, 13 met the inclusion criteria for qualitative synthesis (8 on depression, 3 on stress, 1 on cognitive impairment, and 1 on examining multiple factors). For depression-periodontitis associations, results were inconsistent: four studies demonstrated positive associations, three found no significant relationship, and one had unclear findings. All three studies investigating stress-periodontitis relationships showed positive associations, suggesting a more consistent connection. The single study on cognitive impairment found significant independent associations with periodontitis after controlling for confounders. Only one longitudinal study (<i>n</i> = 11,454) revealed increased periodontitis risk at both 6-month and 1-year follow-ups in older adults with depression. Based on Newcastle-Ottawa Scale ratings, seven studies were deemed high quality, three moderate quality, and one low quality. GRADE assessment indicated very low certainty of evidence across all psychological factors, primarily due to methodological heterogeneity. This systematic review indicates significant associations between periodontal disease severity and psychological factors, particularly stress and cognitive impairment, in older adults. These findings suggest the importance of integrating psychological assessment into geriatric oral healthcare. More longitudinal research is needed to establish causality and bidirectional relationships, especially in middle- and low-income countries with a rapidly growing geriatric population. Mental health considerations should be incorporated into prevention and treatment strategies for periodontal disease in older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144583467","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}
Ali Sayed Ali Bayiumy, Mohamed AboElkasme Wakwak, Salem Abdel Hakim Salem, Mohammed Said AbdAllah AbuSamadah, Mahmoud El-Said Ahmed Abd El-Aziz, Yasser R Souror
{"title":"Evaluating the Influence of Ferrule Preparation on Zirconia Endocrown Efficacy in Primary Molars: A 3D Finite Element Analysis.","authors":"Ali Sayed Ali Bayiumy, Mohamed AboElkasme Wakwak, Salem Abdel Hakim Salem, Mohammed Said AbdAllah AbuSamadah, Mahmoud El-Said Ahmed Abd El-Aziz, Yasser R Souror","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1809534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article assesses the effect of different ferrule preparations on the stress distribution in the primary second molar restored with zirconia crown.Four finite element models were created to simulate different ferrule heights: M1 (0 mm), M2 (1 mm), M3 (1.5 mm), and M4 (2 mm). A lower primary second molar was scanned to create a solid model, which was imported into finite element analysis software. Simulations included varying ferrule heights, material properties, and meshing. Models were subjected to 330 N occlusal loads at vertical, oblique, and lateral angles.The analysis revealed that stress within the endocrown body increased with greater ferrule height under vertical loading. Conversely, stress levels decreased with increased ferrule height under oblique and lateral loads. Under vertical load, peak stresses were recorded as follows: endocrown body (219.5 MPa for M1), cement layer (11.7 MPa for M1 and M4), remaining tooth (36 MPa for M1), cortical bone (59.7 MPa for M1), and cancellous bone (8.7 MPa for M1 and M4). Under oblique load, stress values increased as follows: cement layer (62.9 MPa for M4), remaining tooth (59 MPa for M1), and endocrown body (203 MPa for M1). Under lateral load, stress values increased as follows: endocrown body (321 MPa for M1), cement layer (100 MPa for M4), remaining tooth (94 MPa for M1), cortical bone (154 MPa for M1), and cancellous bone (15 MPa for M1).Ferrule height significantly influences stress distribution in the tooth structure and supporting bone. Higher ferrule heights enhance structural stability by reducing stress on underlying components.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144567305","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":"Precision and Customization: The Role of 3D Printing in Modern Prosthodontics.","authors":"Haifa Beefathimathul","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1801276","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1801276","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prosthodontics focuses on the design and fitting of dental prostheses. The advent of three-dimensional (3D) printing has revolutionized this field by transitioning from labor-intensive methods to precise, computer-aided techniques. This review assesses the impact of 3D printing on prosthodontics, highlighting technological advancements, applications, clinical outcomes, and future directions. A literature review was conducted on recent advancements in 3D printing technologies and materials, focusing on their precision and customization capabilities in dental prostheses. 3D printing technologies such as fused deposition modelling, stereolithography, selective laser sintering, continuous liquid interface production, digital light processing, and material jetting offer high precision and customization, enhancing the creation of dental implants, crowns, bridges, removable prosthodontics, orthodontic devices, and maxillofacial prosthetics. 3D printing has improved the accuracy, efficiency, and customization of dental prostheses, leading to better patient outcomes. Multimaterial printing technologies like lithography-based ceramic manufacturing enable the integration of various materials in a single print, further advancing the field. Challenges such as material limitations, cost, and technical expertise remain, necessitating ongoing research and development.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"580-586"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12182399/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143981472","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":"Classifying Three-Wall Intrabony Defects from Intraoral Radiographs Using Deep Learning-Based Convolutional Neural Network Models.","authors":"Kanteera Piroonsan, Kununya Pimolbutr, Kallapat Tansriratanawong","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791784","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1791784","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong> Intraoral radiographs are used in periodontal therapy to understand interdental bony health and defects. However, identifying three-wall bony defects is challenging due to their variations. Therefore, this study aimed to classify three-wall intrabony defects using deep learning-based convolutional neural network (CNN) models to distinguish between three-wall and non-three-wall bony defects via intraoral radiographs.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong> A total of 1,369 radiographs were obtained from 556 patients who had undergone periodontal surgery. These radiographs, each featuring at least one area of intrabony defect, were categorized into 15 datasets based on the presence of three-wall or non-three-wall intrabony defects. We then trained six CNN models-InceptionV3, InceptionResNetV2, ResNet50V2, MobileNetV3Large, EfficientNetV2B1, and VGG19-using these datasets. Model performance was assessed based on the area under curve (AUC), with an AUC value ≥ 0.7 considered acceptable. Various metrics were thoroughly examined, including accuracy, precision, recall, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV), and F1 score.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> In datasets excluding circumferential defects from bitewing radiographs, InceptionResNetV2, ResNet50V2, MobileNetV3Large, and VGG19 achieved AUC values of 0.70, 0.73, 0.77, and 0.75, respectively. Among these models, the VGG19 model exhibited the best performance, with an accuracy of 0.75, precision of 0.78, recall of 0.82, specificity of 0.67, NPV of 0.88, and an F1 score of 0.75.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> The CNN models used in the study showed an AUC value of 0.7 to 0.77 for classifying three-wall intrabony defects. These values demonstrate the potential clinical application of this approach for periodontal examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning for periodontal surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"721-728"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12182397/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686346","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}
Rania Lebbos, Naji Kharouf, Deepak Mehta, Jamal Jabr, Cynthia Kamel, Roula El Hachem, Youssef Haikel, Marc Krikor Kaloustian
{"title":"Effect of Apical Preparation Size and Preparation Taper on Smear Layer Removal Using Two Different Irrigation Needles: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Study.","authors":"Rania Lebbos, Naji Kharouf, Deepak Mehta, Jamal Jabr, Cynthia Kamel, Roula El Hachem, Youssef Haikel, Marc Krikor Kaloustian","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791682","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1791682","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong> The aim of this study was to determine the effect of apical preparation size and preparation taper on smear layer removal using a metallic needle and a new polymer needle (IrriFlex, Produits Dentaires SA \"PD,\" Vevey, Switzerland).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong> One hundred and eight single-rooted teeth with one canal were randomly divided into four groups according to the preparation and irrigation needle used: G1-30, 0.04 and IrriFlex (<i>n</i> = 25); G2-25, 0.06 and IrriFlex (<i>n</i> = 25); G3-30, 0.04 and metallic needle (<i>n</i> = 25); and G4-25, 0.06 and metallic needle (<i>n</i> = 25). All groups received the same final irrigation protocol and sonic activation. Each tooth was sectioned and observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM).</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis: </strong> Data were statistically analyzed by using one-way and two-way analysis of variance on ranks with a significance level at <i>p</i> = 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> For all groups, there was significantly higher smear layer in the apical third (<i>p</i> < 0.001) compared with the coronal and middle thirds. The 25, 0.06 preparation demonstrated better cleaning efficiency than the 30, 0.04 preparation throughout the canal when irrigated with a metallic needle; however, there were no significant differences in the middle and apical thirds when IrriFlex was used. There were also no differences of smear layer removal between G1 and G3 and G2 and G4 in the coronal part. In the middle and apical parts, G1 showed better elimination of smear layer compared with G3. There were slight differences in the middle third between G2 and G4, while G2 showed less cleaning efficiency compared with G4 in the apical third (<i>p</i> = 0.022).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> All groups showed less smear layer in the middle and coronal thirds of the canal compared with the apical third. The 25, 0.06 preparation was more effective in removing smear layer compared with the 30, 0.04 preparation. IrriFlex improved irrigation in the 30, 0.04 preparation, while its efficacy was less evident in the 25, 0.06 preparation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"678-687"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12182406/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921320","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}
Dominic B O'Hooley, Costa Nicolopoulos, Mark G Worthing, Petros Yuvanoglu, Fotis Melas, Peter J M Fairbairn, Gregori M Kurtzman
{"title":"A Retrospective Study Using a Novel Body-Shift Implant Design with a Novel Alloplastic Particulate Grafting Material in Immediate Extraction Sockets.","authors":"Dominic B O'Hooley, Costa Nicolopoulos, Mark G Worthing, Petros Yuvanoglu, Fotis Melas, Peter J M Fairbairn, Gregori M Kurtzman","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1801849","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1801849","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With resurgence in immediate tooth replacement therapy (ITRT) as a method of preserving both hard and soft tissues for improved aesthetic outcomes, this multicenter, prospective study looked at two novel products and their effect on those outcomes. Thirty-one maxillary single-tooth implants were included, of these 54.8% were central incisors, 25.8% lateral incisors, and 19.4% canines. Three complications were reported; one case nondraining fistula, one case a nonseated provisional restoration, and one case a fractured zirconia abutment. The definitive restorations were delivered between 4 hours and 18 months postimplant placement and all restorations were screw-retained. ITRT is frequently utilized when a tooth to be extracted will be replaced by an implant aiding in preservation of the hard and soft tissue that may be lost due to resorption during healing of the extraction socket. The narrower neck region of the Inverta implant results in thicker crestal bone around the implant, where loading under function occurs. Grafting that area around the implant at placement with EthOss results in more predictable bone stability in the long term.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"860-867"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12182418/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122485","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":"Critical Analysis of Reporting Quality of Network Meta-Analyses in Periodontology and Implantology.","authors":"Heba Mahmoud Ashi, Zohaib Khurshid","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1801304","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1801304","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The increasing recognition of network meta-analyses (NMAs) in dentistry, particularly in periodontology and implantology, lacks assessed reporting quality. To address this, our study will undertake a systematic review of previously reported NMAs. Researchers conducted an electronic search in Web of Science and Scopus to identify NMAs across all dentistry journals. Two independent investigators selected studies, extracted data, and assessed reporting quality using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for NMA (PRISMA-NMA) checklist with 32 items. Each \"yes\" response earned 1 point, and \"no\" responses received 0 points, yielding an overall reporting quality score. In total, 39 NMAs were included in this study. The NMAs were published between 2010 and October 2024, with most of them published in 2022 (25%). Most of the NMAs employed the PRISMA-NMA guidelines (47%) and have been published in the <i>Journal of Clinical Periodontology</i> (53%). The overall reporting quality of the included NMAs ranged between 87.5 and 100% (i.e., high quality of reporting [≥ 75th %]), with 5 NMAs reporting all 27 items of the PRISMA-NMA statement. The limitations, presentation of network structure (<i>results</i>), funding, and objectives (<i>methods</i>) were reported in 97, 94, 81, and 78% of the NMAs, respectively. The least reported items were the protocol registration and the summary of network geometry, which were reported in 53% of the NMAs. All the remaining items were reported in all 39 NMAs. The reporting quality of the NMAs published related to periodontology and implantology was high. However, some deficiencies were revealed associated with the reporting quality of the PRISMA-NMA items, including protocol registration, formulation of the research question based on the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) format, and summarization of the network geometry.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"551-562"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12182410/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143614150","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":"Mechanical Properties of PEEK Post-Cores Compared to Other Post-Cores: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Binoy Mathews Nedumgottil, Muhammad Faheemuddin","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1806952","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1806952","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recently, polyetherpolyetherketone (PEEK) has gained popularity as a dental biomaterial. However, there is a lack of consensus on its potential use as an endodontic post-core material. The aim of this review was to systematically critique and synthesize the evidence on PEEK-based post-cores in comparison to other materials. An electronic search was conducted on PubMed, Medline, Embase, ISI Web of Science, Ovid, Cochrane, and ClinicalTrials.Gov using relevant keywords. Seven <i>in vitro</i> studies were included in this review. Meta-analysis of fracture resistance was carried out on results reported in three studies. Overall, in most of the studies, PEEK post-cores performed similar to glass-fiber post-cores. The meta-analysis revealed no significant difference between the fracture strengths of PEEK and glass-fiber post-cores. However, in most studies, several sources of bias were identified. Within the limitations of this review, it may be concluded that mechanical and physical properties of PEEK posts are similar to those of glass-fiber post-cores. Nonetheless, long-term clinical studies are required to translate these conclusions into clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"607-616"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12182420/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143992422","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}