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{"title":"Comparative Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength: 3D-Printed Composite Versus Zirconia and E-max on Feldspathic Ceramic Rods Using Two Resin Cements.","authors":"Mohammed K Fahmi","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1811589","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article aims to evaluate the shear bond strength of a 3D-printed composite resin compared with well-established materials (zirconia and E-max), bonded with two different resin cements: Panavia V5 and ResiCem EX.Shear bond strength was tested across six material-cement combinations: zirconia, E-max, and 3D-printed composite resin, each bonded with either Panavia V5 or ResiCem EX. A total of 24 discs were prepared from each material, with 12 specimens allocated to each group (10 tested bond strength and 2 microscopy). The bonding interfaces were examined using a digital optical microscope. Shear bond strength was measured using an Instron universal testing machine, and statistical analysis was performed using one-way and two-way ANOVA.The highest shear bond strength was observed in 3D-printed composite resin bonded with Panavia V5 (20.74 MPa), which was significantly higher than zirconia bonded with ResiCem EX (13.9 MPa, <i>p</i> = 0.010). No significant differences were noted between the remaining material-cement combinations.3D-printed composite resin demonstrated superior bond strength compared with zirconia and E-max; Panavia V5 showed potential as a reliable cement for clinical applications. These findings support the growing role of 3D-printed composites in restorative dentistry.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145130625","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":"Endocrowns for Rehabilitation of Anterior Teeth: In Vitro Mechanical Analysis.","authors":"Alison Flávio Campos Dos Santos, Kusai Baroudi, Rama Yassin Almaghribi, Laís Regiane Silva Concílio, Regina Clara Gambaro de Abreu, Marina Amaral","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811715","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1811715","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article evaluates the fracture load after mechanical cycling of severely damaged endodontically treated teeth restored with: (1) fiber post, composite resin core, and lithium disilicate (LD) crown; (2) individually fabricated LD post-core and LD crown; (3) LD endocrown; or (4) resin matrix ceramic endocrown.Sixty bovine roots were endodontically treated and prepared for intraradicular retention at depths of 10 or 5 mm. Fiber posts or individually fabricated LD post-cores were cemented into 10-mm-deep prepared root canals. LD crowns were manufactured and cemented onto the cores. Endocrowns (LD or resin matrix ceramic) were fabricated and cemented into 5-mm-deep prepared roots. All samples (<i>n</i> = 15) were subjected to mechanical cycling (1 × 10⁶ cycles at 100 N and 4 Hz), followed by fracture load testing and failure mode analysis.Data were subjected to Kruskal-Wallis followed by Dwass-Steel-Critchlow-Fligner test (<i>α</i> = 0.05).The LD post-core group exhibited seven failures regarding endodontic retention during mechanical cycling and showed the lowest fracture load (192.9 N; <i>p</i> = 0.021). The highest fracture load was observed in the resin matrix ceramic endocrown group (713.9 N), with three catastrophic failures (root fracture). The fiber post-resin core-crown group presented the lowest number of failures during fatigue test (13%) and the lowest number of catastrophic failures (13% root fracture).The improved bonding potential of resin matrix ceramic endocrowns may contribute to higher fracture resistance and enhanced survival under mechanical fatigue compared to LD post-core systems.Resin matrix ceramic endocrowns are an option for restoring anterior severely damaged endodontically treated teeth, with the highest load to failure. However, the conventional post-core-crown strategy demonstrated lower number of failures during fatigue and lowest number of catastrophic failures (root fracture).</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145124183","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":"Evaluation of the Manual Dexterity of Second-Year Dental Students after One Semester of Preclinical Training.","authors":"Manar Qashou, Hana Mulhem, Deema Aldweik, Noor Najim, Asmaa T Uthman, Mawada Abdelmagied, Tareq Aljafarawi, Musab Saeed, Natheer H Al-Rawi","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1811601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Utilizing the Purdue Pegboard exam and the O'Connor exam, we assessed the impact of a semester-long preclinical training on the manual dexterity of dental students. Moreover, we examined the impact of gender, additional dental education, and practical exercises on manual dexterity.The study comprised a cohort of 45 preclinical students who were in their first year of dental school. The sample process was simple and convenient. Assessments were conducted at two distinct time points: T0, before the preclinical training laboratory, and T1, 7 months after the preclinical training laboratory. The Purdue Pegboard Test and the O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test were administered under identical conditions in both rounds of the trial. A validated survey was utilized to collect data on the gender, hands on activities, extra dental training, artistic skills, psychomotor skills, outdoor activities, and previous exposure to dental skills of each participant.The dental students in the study demonstrated a significant improvement in their manual dexterity skills from the dental simulation preclinical laboratory training (T0) to 7 months of laboratory training (T1). This improvement was measured using the Purdue Pegboard Test and the O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test, with statistical significance at <i>p</i> < 0.05. Females have a significantly higher score in the Purdue indirect visual test of the left hand than males. Students who dedicated extra time to dental training showed significant improvements compared with those who did not allocate extra time for training.This study emphasizes the importance of manual dexterity in dental education and its correlation with preclinical training, hands-on practice, and gender. The results indicate significant improvements in manual dexterity following one semester of preclinical training, with discernible differences between genders. The findings highlight the significance of practice and further training in improving manual dexterity skills in dental students. This suggests that there may be implications for the development of curriculum and admissions procedures in dental education.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145039459","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":"Prevalence of Taurodontism in the United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Study with a Global Comparison.","authors":"Sangeetha Narasimhan, Shishir R Shetty, Vinayak Kamath, Hiba S Al-Daghestani, Vellore K Gopinath","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1811600","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Taurodontism is a developmental dental anomaly that can significantly impact various dental treatment procedures. This study retrospectively investigated the prevalence of taurodontism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and compared it with global prevalence rates.A total of 1,355 panoramic radiographs were retrospectively examined to identify cases of taurodontism. An extensive review of the literature was performed across three databases to identify studies reporting the global prevalence of taurodontism.The global prevalence data were compared with findings from the UAE using Fisher's exact test or chi-square test.The prevalence of taurodontism in Sharjah (UAE) was 0.66%. It was observed three times more frequently in the mandible (73.3%) than in the maxilla (26.7%). The mandibular second molar (46.7%) was the most affected tooth. Hypotaurodontism (66.7%) was the most prevalent type identified in the study. The pooled prevalence of taurodontism in the UAE was 1.4%, which closely aligned with the average prevalence observed in Middle Eastern countries. Based on the retrieved literature, North America recorded the highest prevalence at 31.3%, whereas the Middle East had the lowest prevalence at 1.9%.Taurodontism is less prevalent in the UAE compared with other regions worldwide. Globally, the occurrence of taurodontism varies significantly, with the highest prevalence rates reported in Canada, China, and Brazil. These differences may be influenced by genetic and environmental factors, variations in diagnostic methodologies, sample sizes, and inconsistencies in the inclusion and exclusion criteria applied across studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145039598","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":"Evaluation of the Accuracy of Working Casts Fabricated by Four Implant Impression Techniques in Parallel and Nonparallel Implant Configurations.","authors":"Ahmad Al Jaghsi, Dinesh Rokaya","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1809980","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1809980","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The implant impression technique plays a critical role in determining the accuracy of implant working casts. This laboratory study aimed to evaluate and compare the accuracy of working casts fabricated using four different impression techniques in both parallel and nonparallel implant configurations.An aluminum master model was made to simulate a mandibular dental arch. Impressions of the dental implants were made using four techniques within an incubator: (A) unsplinted tapered impression copings; (B) unsplinted squared impression copings; (C) splinted squared impression copings with dental floss supported with self-curing acrylic resin; and (D) splinted squared impression copings with prefabricated self-curing acrylic resin bars. Measurements were made using a universal measuring microscope in the <i>x</i>- and <i>y</i>-dimensions. The mean deviation index was calculated and compared. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 23. Comparisons of the distance deviation index in various groups were conducted using one-way analysis of variance. Furthermore, comparisons of the distance deviation index in nonparallel implants in various techniques were performed using the independent <i>t</i>-test. A <i>p</i>-value of 0.05 was considered a significant difference.For the parallel implants, the distance deviation index difference between the techniques was not significant. In the case of nonparallel implants, there was statistically significant difference only between the technique C versus technique D (<i>p</i> =  0.019). All the impression techniques showed statistically significant differences between parallel versus nonparallel implant placement in favor of the parallel. Overall, technique D demonstrated the best results for both parallel and nonparallel implant placements when compared with other techniques under the same conditions.The impression technique affects the accuracy of the implant impression. Within the limitations of this study, impression transfer copings splinted with dental floss and reinforced with self-cure acrylic resin are not recommended, particularly when the implants are not parallel. In the case of parallel implants, there appears to be no statistically significant benefit from splinting transfer impression copings.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145023114","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":"Enhancing the Odontogenic Potential of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells via Platelet-Rich Plasma Exosomes through Modulation of TGF-β1 and Dentin Sialophosphoprotein.","authors":"Dini Asrianti Bagio, Anggraini Margono, Indah Julianto, Shalina Ricardo, Sylva Dinie Alinda","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1811556","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has demonstrated considerable regenerative potential in regenerative endodontic treatment, its clinical efficacy may be limited by the rapid degradation of its bioactive components, leading to inconsistent outcomes. To overcome this challenge, the present study explores the use of nano-sized exosomes derived from PRP-a novel designated as PRP exosomes (PRP-Exo)-as a more stable and targeted biomolecular delivery system to promote odontogenic differentiation within the dentin-pulp complex. The primary objective is to investigate the expression of key odontogenic markers, transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and Dentin Sialophosphoprotein (DSPP), in human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) following PRP-Exo treatment.hDPSCs used in this study were biologically stored raw cells harvested at P3-P4. The hDPSCs were starved for 24 hours, then isolated and re-cultured using the enzymatic digestion method until reaching 5 × 10⁴ cells/well. Then, culture media were supplemented using osteogenic conditioned media (OCM): 10 mM β-glycerophosphate, 50 µg/mL ascorbic acid, and 100 Nm dexamethasone. The hDPSCs were seeded in different treatments in the following groups: (1) the control group: hDPSCs in DMEM (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium) + OCM; (2) the experimental group: hDPSCs in DMEM + OCM + 5% PRP-Exo. The PRP-Exo was isolated using the qEV isolation methods (Izon, Advisains) diluted into 5% PRP-Exo. PRP-Exo was analyzed and characterized using nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA; ViewSizer 3000, Horiba, Kyoto, Japan), followed by specific exosome surface markers CD63+ and CD81 + ). TGF-β1 and DSPP expression of hDPSCs was quantified using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit (Cat. EL-H0111, Elabscience, Wuhan, Hubei), following the manufacturer's protocol, on an ELISA microplate reader under a wavelength of 405 nm. A qualitative result was obtained by Alizarin red staining up to 21 days.From the NTA result, it was shown that PRP-Exo, which was isolated in this study, has a particle size range of 30 to 150 nm, a homogeneous shape of particles, with several particles after dilution (1.2 × 10⁶ particles/mL). It was also proven that 99.19% PRP-Exo in this study has a specific protein surface marker of exosome (CD 63 + ; CD81 + ). The highest TGF-β1 and DSPP expression of hDPSCs after culturing in PRP-Exo was observed on day 14th, and it was statistically significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The qualitative results of the Alizarin red staining test were also consistent.The higher expression of TGF-β1 and DSPP and a larger amount of Ca²⁺ mineral nodule deposition after 21 days of evaluation of hDPSCs after being treated with PRP-Exo proves that PRP-Exo has potential in the odontogenic process of dentinal pulp complex.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145023066","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":"Effect of Novel All-in-One Root Canal Irrigants on Dislodgement Resistance of Epoxy Resin and Hydraulic Calcium Silicate Sealers: An Ex vivo Study.","authors":"Shreeraksha Kamath, Rajkumar Narkedamalli, Krishna Prasad Shetty, Nidambur Vasudev Ballal","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811574","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1811574","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To investigate the dislodgement resistance of AH Plus and CeraSeal sealers to root dentin conditioned with Dual Rinse 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) (DR HEDP) or Triton and to correlate their effects on the organic and inorganic content of the root dentin treated with test irrigants.Sixty single-rooted extracted human teeth were divided into two groups and irrigated with DR HEDP or Triton. These samples were further divided into two subgroups to study the dislodgement resistance of AH Plus and CeraSeal sealers. Middle third root sections were obtained, filled with AH Plus or CeraSeal sealers, and were subject to push-out bond strength (POBS) analysis. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectra of root dentin treated with test irrigants were obtained to analyze the changes in organic and inorganic content.POBS and FTIR values were normally distributed and hence the average values were contrasted among the groups using one-way analysis of variance with the post hoc Tukey's honest significant difference test.DR HEDP exhibited the highest dislodgement resistance of both CeraSeal and AH Plus sealers to root dentin in contrast to Triton and saline. Saline demonstrated the lowest dislodgement resistance with both the sealers tested. Posttreatment amide III: phosphate ratio was increased with saline compared with DR HEDP or Triton. Posttreatment carbonate: phosphate ratio was increased with DR HEDP compared with Triton or saline.Root conditioning with DR HEDP prior to sealer placement was beneficial for the adhesion of both AH Plus and CeraSeal sealers.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145000069","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":"Cephalometric Measurements of Upper Airway at Upright and Supine Posture in Adult OSAS Patients.","authors":"Chun Hown Ng, Guang Chu, Min Gu, Yiu Yan Leung, Lizhuo Lin, Yanqi Yang","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1811273","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article aims to investigate whether posture (upright vs. supine) affects airway-related cephalometric measurements in adult Chinese patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).Twenty-seven adult Chinese male patients with OSAS (mean age, 50.1 ± 10.2 years), diagnosed through polysomnography, were recruited. All of the recruited patients had their lateral cephalograms taken in the upright posture and lateral cephalometric images taken using spiral computed tomography scans in the supine posture within a 3-month interval. Healthy Chinese men were included as the control group. Fourteen cephalometric parameters were measured using the images of the upper airway and craniofacial structures taken in the upright and supine postures.A paired Student's <i>t</i>-test was applied to assess the differences between the two radiographic images, with statistical significance defined as <i>p</i> < 0.05.Significant differences were observed in the distance between the tip of the soft palate and the posterior pharyngeal wall, tongue length, tongue height, and hyoid bone (<i>p</i> < 0.05). These findings indicate that when the body posture was changed from upright to supine, the hyoid bone moved inferiorly and in the forward direction and the soft palate and tongue became thicker and shorter. No statistically significant difference was observed in the narrowest pharyngeal airway space between the upright and supine postures (<i>p</i> > 0.05).Posture mainly affects the cephalometric measurements of the soft palate and tongue and the hyoid bone position. PASmin and U-MPW can still serve as reliable markers in upright lateral cephalometric radiographs for early detection of OSAS.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145000007","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":"The Clinical Performance of Activa Bioactive Composite Compared to Composite in Restoring Class II Cavities in Primary Teeth: 1 Year of Split-Mouth Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Safaa Shihabi, Mohammed Bashier Al-Monaquel, John C Comisi","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1811224","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To evaluate the clinical performance of ACTIVA BioACTIVE compared with traditional composite in restoring class II cavities in primary teeth.In a split-mouth study design, 40 class II restorations were randomly assigned and placed in 20 children aged 6 to 9. The necessary restorations were applied according to the manufacturer's instructions. Over 12 months, two calibrated and blinded evaluators assessed the restorations at 6, 9, and 12 months using the United States Public Health Service Ryge criteria. The Wilcoxon test was used to analyze the difference in success rates between Activa bioactive composite and traditional composite after 6, 9, and 12 months, and multinomial logistic regression was also used to determine the effect of the degree and position of the caries on the success rate.After 6, 9, and 12 months, the 40 restorations were evaluated. The clinical success rates for ACTIVA and composite were 95 and 85%, respectively, after 6 months, with no statistically significant difference. However, a statistically significant difference was observed after 9 months, with success rates of 90% for ACTIVA and 50% for composite (<i>p</i>-value: 0.005). The final success rates were 85 and 45%, with no significant difference. Multiple logistic regression indicated a connection between success rates, the extent of caries, and whether the caries were located on the first or second molars. However, the restoration's location in the upper or lower jaw, as well as whether it was in the mesial or distal area, had no effect on the success rate.ACTIVA Bioactive composite may serve as a viable option for restoring primary teeth; however, further studies with longer follow-up periods and larger sample sizes are necessary.Using ion-releasing materials can enhance clinical restorative success as documented in this clinical study.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144947842","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":"Impact of Oral Lichen Planus on Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Soulafa Almazrooa, Waleed Alamoudi, Sara Akeel, Sarah Ali, Nada Binmadi, Sana Alhamed, Ghada Mansour, Nada Alhindi, Doha Aljeddawi, Reem Bashammakh, Osama Felemban, Hani Mawardi","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1811214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1811214","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lichen planus is a chronic, mucocutaneous inflammatory disorder that often affects oral tissues. It can cause discomfort and pain in affected individuals, thereby affecting their daily lives and ability to function. This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the impact of oral lichen planus (OLP) on the quality of life (QoL) of a cohort of patients.This was a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study of patients with OLP attending the Oral Medicine Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Demographic data and disease activity score were collected, and eligible subjects were invited to complete the Chronic Oral Mucosal Disease Questionnaire, Oral Health Impact Profile, and Social and Readjustment Rating Scale. <i>Statistical analyses</i> were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows).Thirty-eight participants completed the study, 27 of whom were females with an average age of 52.2 years. The average OLP severity score was 21.3 (range: 3-49). Prior to OLP, most of the participants experienced life events amounting to either moderate (44.7%) or high stress (28.9%). Overall, 74% of patients with OLP experienced discomfort during oral hygiene routines and OLP-limited oral hygiene practices in 58% of participants. In addition, 92% experienced variable degrees of discomfort with specific types of food (e.g., spicy food) and 70% of study subjects required medications to manage OLP, which helped 90% of patients. Moreover, 75 and 85% of the patients were emotionally and socially affected by OLP, respectively, experiencing stress and anxiety.Active and symptomatic OLP substantially impacts QoL, and stressful life events could trigger its development.</p>","PeriodicalId":12028,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144947814","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}