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{"title":"Concordance Between Clinical and Histopathological Diagnoses of Oral and Maxillofacial Lesions in Thailand: A 20-Year Retrospective Study.","authors":"Chanyanuch Teerawong, Tanyaaonann Chulaksanadecha, Thiyada Anansila, Punnapa Krasaetanont, Chaidan Intapa, Chalatip Chompunud Na Ayudhya","doi":"10.4317/jced.62771","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62771","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment planning and management. This study aims to evaluate the concordance between clinical and histopathological diagnoses of oral biopsy specimens submitted to the Oral Pathology Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Naresuan University, Thailand, over a 20-year period.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Histopathology reports from 2004 to 2023 were retrieved and reviewed. Data on age, gender, lesion location, clinical diagnosis, and histopathological diagnosis were collected. The concordance between clinical and histopathological diagnoses, as well as factors associated with the concordance rate, were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1,253 biopsied cases, a total of 1,148 were included in the study. These comprised 513 males (44.69%) and 635 females (55.31%), with an average age of 40.97 ± 20.70 years. The majority of lesions were reactive and inflammatory lesions (35.1%), followed by epithelial pathology (10.02%), and immune-mediated lesions (7.58%), respectively. Twenty-nine cases (2.53%) were malignant. Overall, clinico-pathological concordance was observed in 69.34% of cases. The highest and lowest concordance rates were noted in immune-mediated lesions and non-odontogenic cysts and tumors, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is considerable variability in concordance among different oral lesion types. The results of this study provide insights into the prevalence of oral lesions in a group of Thai population and offer a valuable database for clinicians in developing clinical diagnoses for oral lesions. <b>Key words:</b>Concordance, Oral biopsy, Clinical diagnosis, Histopathological diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 7","pages":"e834-e839"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12357509/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144873387","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":"Microfiltration of glass ionomer restorations in teeth treated with silver diamine fluoride: A scoping review.","authors":"Ana Lucia Avellaneda-Gonzales, Maria Elizabeth Cruz-Flores, Rosa Josefina Roncal-Espinoza, Alfredo Carlos Manuel Rendon-Alvarado","doi":"10.4317/jced.62928","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62928","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The current approach to dental caries focuses on early diagnosis and intervention at initial stages. In the presence of a carious lesion, a minimally invasive strategy is favored. Within this context, materials have been developed to promote remineralization, prevention, and conservative treatments, with silver diamine fluoride (SDF) standing out as an effective alternative. The purpose of this scoping review is to evaluate, through a literature review, the success of restorations in teeth treated with SDF, using microleakage as the evaluation parameter.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A search was conducted in electronic databases including PubMed, Virtual Health Library, EBSCOHost, SCOPUS, ProQuest, and ScienceDirect. The search was carried out up to May 24, 2024, following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 298 articles were retrieved, of which only 8 met the inclusion criteria and were used for the literature review. The selected studies underwent a quality control review to assess the success of restorations in teeth treated with SDF.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although information on the effect of SDF on the adhesion of resin-modified glass ionomer restorations is limited, some studies show no correlation indicating that prior SDF treatment causes microleakage in such restorations. <b>Key words:</b>Dental caries, Preventive dentistry, Dental restoration, Silver diamine fluoride.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 7","pages":"e862-e866"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12357513/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144873410","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":"Clinical assessment of marginal and bulk fractures and discoloration in posterior composite after 12 to 36 months: A retrospective study.","authors":"Vahideh Motamedosanaye, Hadi Akbari, Sara Ziaaddini, Mohammad Mostafazadehbakhtiyary, Atefeh Sadat Langari","doi":"10.4317/jced.62724","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62724","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the marginal discoloration, fractures, and bulk fractures of posterior composite restorations over a period of 1 to 3 years.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A total of 281 restorations, performed by a restorative dental specialist, were assessed using modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria. Demographic data, occlusal information, and patient habits were collected, along with characteristics of the restoration (composite resin type, adhesive, restoration type, and treated tooth). Data were analyzed using the chi-square test and independent t-test (α = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Posterior Gradia, P60, and X-tra Fil were employed in 51.2%, 38.07%, and 14.23% of the restorations, respectively. Most of the restorations (81.5%) received an Alpha score for marginal discoloration, which was significantly associated with composite resin type, colored beverage consumption, oral hygiene, caries risk, and restoration classification (<i>P</i><0.05). Bravo discoloration was more common in patients who received Xtra Fil composite, consumed moderate to high amounts of colored beverages, had moderate to poor oral hygiene, and exhibited high caries risk. Additionally, Bravo discoloration was more frequent in Class II and build-up restorations. Restorations with a Bravo score were found to have significantly higher average restoration age, patient age, and a greater number of missing teeth compared to those with an Alpha score (<i>P</i><0.05). In terms of marginal fractures, 99.6% of restorations received an Alpha score, with no significant associations with the evaluated variables. Furthermore, 99.6% of restorations showed no bulk fractures.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Posterior composite resin restorations demonstrated clinically acceptable performance with respect to marginal discoloration and integrity after 12 to 36 months. <b>Key words:</b>Composite filling, marginal fracture, bulk fracture, discoloration.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 7","pages":"e848-e854"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12357502/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144873385","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":"Bioceramic dressing and its influence on intratubular penetration and bond strength of endodontic sealers.","authors":"Lívia Pacheco Rodrigues, Jefferson Ricardo Pereira, Fabiana Vieira Vier-Pelisser, Leonardo Thomasi Jahnke, Gabriel Barcelos Só, Ricardo Abreu da Rosa, Marcus Vinicius Reis Só","doi":"10.4317/jced.62609","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62609","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the influence of bioceramic root canal dressing (BRCD) BIO-C TEMP (BT) on intratubular penetrability through confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and bond strength (push out) of epoxy resin AH Plus (AH) and bioceramic Bio-C (BC) sealers and evaluate the dentin surface after removing the intracanal medication by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>After biomechanical preparation, 48 bovine incisors were filled and evaluated for bond strength and intratubular penetrability. The groups were established by the type of sealer used: AH (n=24) or BC (n=24) and no use (0BT) (n=8) or use of root canal dressing for two different experimental times, 7 (7BT) (n=8) and 30 (30BT) (n=8) days. For SEM evaluation, five unfilled teeth were used: without BT (n=1), BT for 7 (n=2) and 30 (n=2) days. Kruskal-Wallis and T-tests were performed for bond strength analysis. Descriptive analysis was used in CLSM and SEM evaluations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>BT decreased the bond strength of AH and BC sealers in both experimental times (7 and 30 days) (<i>P</i>< 0.05). The intratubular penetration with AP was higher than that with BC. SEM showed remnants of BT on the dentin surface in both groups (7 and 30 days). The AH Plus sealer showed more evident intratubular penetration than the Bio-C sealer.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It is not possible to remove a BRCD completely from the root canal. A bioceramic root canal dressing Bio-C Temp decreased the bond strength of both tested sealers, epoxy resin AH Plus and bioceramic Bio-C Sealer. <b>Key words:</b>Root canal dressing, bioceramic, scanning electron microscopy, laser scanning confocal microscopy, sealer.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 6","pages":"e627-e634"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12225775/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144575574","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":"Comparative Analysis of Enamel Surface Integrity and Pulpal Temperature in Debonding Metallic Brackets: A Study of Two Intensity Levels of Diode Laser Versus Conventional Method.","authors":"Remmiya Mary Varghese, Ashwin George Mathew, Shreya Kishore, Lincy Rachel Thomas, Reshma Mohan","doi":"10.4317/jced.62738","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The process of removing metallic orthodontic brackets creates difficulties which affect the enamel surface condition along with excessive temperature rise in the pulp. Traditional ethnomethodological debonding methods lead to enamel destruction yet the advent of diode lasers promises to decrease adverse side effects. Speakers evaluate the impact of using two different laser intensity settings during diode laser-assisted bracket debonding on enamel surface preservation andclarations of intrapulpal temperature changes.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A test involved sixty human premolars bonded with metallic brackets by means of a standardized adhesive system that was then randomly distributed into three groups where each group consisted of twenty premolars (Group A - conventional debonding by pliers, Group B - laser debonding at 2.5 W, and Group C - laser debonding at 3.5 W). The research used thermocouple technology to monitor pulpal temperature changes while Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) together with modified Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) evaluated the condition of enamel surfaces. A statistical Analysis was performed by using ANOVA and post hoc tests in which the p value was set below 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The debonding technique by conventional means (Group A) generated a mean temperature elevation of 2.1 ± 0.5°C in the pulpal area while Group B with 2.5 W laser power and Group C with 3.5 W laser power led to temperature rises of 4.5 ± 0.8°C and 6.2 ± 1.1°C respectively. Quantitative evaluation through SEM revealed Group A had the highest rates of enamel damage whereas Group C registered the lowest amount of enamel modification. The ARI results confirmed that Group A experienced more adhesive residual on enamel surfaces whereas both Groups B and C maintained more adhesive material on their bracket bases during the debonding process.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Diode laser-assisted brackets debonding conducted at low and high intensity settings produced better enamel preservation results than standard debonding methods. The pulpal temperature generated at the 3.5 W setting exceeded other measurements which justifies careful use of this method. A diode laser at 2.5 W offers a suitable tradeoff between enamel protection and pulpal thermal safety. <b>Key words:</b>Diode laser, orthodontic debonding, enamel integrity, pulpal temperature, metallic brackets.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 6","pages":"e713-e717"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12225760/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144575576","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":"Ion Release, Microhardness and Enamel Demineralization Resistance of New Bioactive Restorative Materials.","authors":"Tayseer Maaly, Fawzy A Darweesh, Mohamed Samir Elnawawy","doi":"10.4317/jced.62357","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The objective of the study was to assess fluoride and calcium release from new bioactive materials and to correlate the results with surface hardness and enamel demineralization resistance.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Three ion releasing restorative materials were considered: Surefil one (SO), Equia forte fil HT (EF), and Activa bioactive resorative (AB). Baseline microhardness (MH) of the restorative materials was recorded. The amount of released fluoride and calcium ions and microhardness of the materials were estimated at different intervals of 7,14 and 21 days storage in distallid water. Ion release values were recorded using Ionchromatography. Finally, enamel demineralization resistance was evaluated using a microhardness tester. Enamel surface morphology, calcium and phosphorous wt. % were evaluated utilizing the scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEMEDX).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>SO released more fluoride and lower calcium ions than the other groups (<i>p</i>< 0.05). EF recorded more fluoride and calcium ion release compared to AB. The highest MH values at all intervals were for SO followed by EF, both materials exhibited significant MH increase upon storage. AB exhibited the lowest MH which decreased upon storage. In the acid resistance test, EF showed effective resistance to demineralization followed by AB.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>EF is an effective restorative material when applied in cariogenic media with adequate surface hardness qualities upon storage. <b>Key words:</b>Bioactive material, Ion release, Enamel demineralization resistance, Microhardness.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 6","pages":"e656-e664"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12225766/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144575596","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 the Effect of Rosmarinic Acid as an Antioxidant Agent on Shear Bond Strength of Resin Composite to Bleached Enamel.","authors":"Hamideh Sadat Mohammadipour, Majid Akbari, Moona Zamanpour, Atefeh Nemati-Karimooy, Arsalan Shahri, Mehrzad Khorshid","doi":"10.4317/jced.62309","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Tooth bleaching, a routine esthetic dental procedure, can compromise bond strength to enamel and dentin, especially if composite restorations are bonded immediately post-bleaching due to residual peroxide and free radicals. To address this, various treatments, including antioxidants like sodium ascorbate (SA), have been used, though SA may increase bacterial accumulation. Rosmarinic acid (RA), an alternative antioxidant, offers additional antibacterial and adhesive benefits. This study evaluates the effect of RA application time on shear bond strength (SBS) in bleached enamel, comparing its efficacy with SA under varying treatment durations. Three null hypotheses regarding RA's impact on SBS are tested.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The labial surfaces of 60 freshly extracted bovine incisors were randomly assigned into 6 groups and subjected to a specific surface treatment as follows: no bleaching procedure (NBL), bleaching with 38% hydrogen peroxide (BL), BL+ 10% sodium ascorbate for 10 min (SA), BL+ RA for 10 seconds (RA1), 60 seconds (RA2) and 10 min (RA3). The resin composite was bonded to enamels s immediately after these treatments. After storage in water for 24 hours, the bonded samples were mounted on a universal testing machine and loaded to the fracture point. Data analysis was performed using Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Lilliefors, One-way analysis of variance and Games-Howell tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The NBL group had the highest SBS, comparable only to SA (<i>P</i>= 0.908). SA outperformed all RA groups (<i>P</i>< 0.001). RA3 showed the lowest SBS, significantly lower than RA1 (<i>P</i>= 0.011). The main fracture mode in all research groups was adhesive failure.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Rosmarinic acid was not able to reverse the bond strength to enamel immediately after the bleaching process, regardless of the duration of application. <b>Key words:</b>Antioxidant agents, Dental bleaching, Enamel, Rosmarinic acid, Shear bond strength.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 6","pages":"e619-e626"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12225771/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144575578","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":"Effect of Brazilian red propolis on microtensile bond strength and sealing ability of the methacrylate-based bonding agents.","authors":"Gustavo César Feitosa Vidal, Edson Philippe Bezerra Balbino, José Marcos Dos Santos Oliveira, Natanael Barbosa Dos Santos, Teresa de Lisieux Guedes Ferreira Lôbo, Ticiano Gomes do Nascimento, Johnnatan Duarte de Freitas, Jeniffer Mclaine Duarte de Freitas, Isabel Cristina Celerino de Moraes Porto","doi":"10.4317/jced.62587","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62587","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of the study was to analyze the sealing ability and microtensile bond strength of a dental adhesive with propolis.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Red propolis extract was added to an experimental methacrylate-based adhesive (EA) at following concentrations: 100 (EA PV100), 250 (EA PV250) e 500 μg/mL (EA PV500). Single Bond Universal adhesive (SB) and EA without propolis were used as controls. The effectiveness of the dentin sealing was evaluated at nanoscale (silver uptake) and microscale (dye microleakage). Microtensile bond strength (µTBS) was measured 24 hours after the bonding process. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>EA PV500 showed the best coronal sealing, with better performance than the control and the commercial adhesive. Immediate µTBS values ranged from 28.94 + 9.25 MPa (EA PV100) to 39.09 + 9.60 MPa (SB). Comparing SB and EA with propolis, a significant decrease in µTBS was noted (<i>p</i><0.05). The EA without propolis had similar performance to SB (<i>p</i>=1.000).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nanoleakage and microleakage were not eliminated in any of the groups, but EA PV500 µg/mL exhibited the best sealing ability, with superior performance compared to the control and commercial adhesive. A decrease in μTBS of AE with propolis was observed. <b>Key words:</b>Dentin-bonding agents, Propolis, Dental materials, Dental marginal adaptation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 6","pages":"e665-e674"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12225770/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144575577","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":"Innovative Hydroxyapatite-Coated Titania Nanotubes for Dental Implant Surface Enhancement.","authors":"Parkavi Arumugam, Bianca Princeton, Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, Carlos M Ardila","doi":"10.4317/jced.62626","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The present study aimed to develop novel hydroxyapatite-coated titanium dioxide or titania nanotubes (TNTs) as a surface modification on titanium dental implants and analyze their surface, chemical properties, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The titanium implant surface was treated with 1 ml of Kroll's reagent, 5 ml of nitric acid, 1.5 ml of sulfuric acid, and water for 10 seconds to allow etching of the surface. The etched surface was then anodized to create a layer of titanium dioxide, which, on treatment with 1wt% of hydrofluoric acid in water under the anodization process with 100 volts for 1 hour at room temperature, led to the formation of TNTs. The nanotube surface was then dipped in Hank's solution, allowing hydroxyapatite deposition on the surface. After 7 days, the hydroxyapatite-coated TNTs (GROUP A) as a surface coating on titanium implants was characterized and compared with bare titanium implants (Group B).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The material characterization showed successful development of hydroxyapatite-coated TNT formation on titanium implant surface, which supported cell adhesion, proliferation, and migration, similar to uncoated titanium surfaces. No statistically significant difference in the percentage of cell viability was noted between Groups A and B at any time point, with the highest percentage of cell viability with a mean of 93.20 +/- 4.324 for Group A and 94.00 +/- 6.205 for Group B noted at 72 hours, with a p-value of 0.21. Corrosion testing showed the coating's higher corrosion potential and reduced corrosion density compared to uncoated titanium surfaces with the bode phase angle approaching 1, suggesting its potential for better clinical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The hydroxyapatite-coated TNTs have good surface, chemical corrosion-resistant properties, and optimal biocompatibility. Further in vivo studies are warranted to assess the osteogenic and antimicrobial properties, as well as the clinical efficacy, of this coating. <b>Key words:</b>Dental implant, hydroxyapatite, titania nanotubes, biocompatibility, corrosion, osseointegration.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 6","pages":"e695-e704"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12225762/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144575594","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":"Importance of early arthrocentesis in temporomandibular joint closed lock by disc displacement without reduction. A case review.","authors":"Jordi Borrás-Ferreres, Cosme Gay-Escoda","doi":"10.4317/jced.62767","DOIUrl":"10.4317/jced.62767","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Arthrocentesis (joint lysis and lavage) and hydraulic distension with manipulation of the temporomandibular joint have been described as effective options for reducing joint pain and improving function in patients with limited mouth opening (closed lock) due to disc displacement without reduction, fundamentally in the acute phase of the disorder. However, the efficacy and scientific basis of such treatment have not been validated to date. As a result, the most frequent management strategies tend to be more conservative and mainly focus on the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and/or muscle relaxants, occlusal splints and physiotherapy. The present study was carried out to assess the efficacy of early arthrocentesis in improving mouth opening and reducing joint pain in a woman with a 10-day history of acute closed lock due to left temporomandibular joint disc displacement without reduction. <b>Key words:</b>Arthrocentesis, early use, closed lock, disc displacement without reduction, limited mouth opening, temporomandibular joint.</p>","PeriodicalId":15376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry","volume":"17 6","pages":"e746-e751"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12225772/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144575593","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}