Yew Hui Xin, Tan Joe Ying, M Sakil Syeed, Sajesh K Veettil, Rohit Kunnath Menon
{"title":"Comparative effectiveness of interventions for the treatment of denture stomatitis: A systematic review with network meta-analysis.","authors":"Yew Hui Xin, Tan Joe Ying, M Sakil Syeed, Sajesh K Veettil, Rohit Kunnath Menon","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Statement of problem: </strong>Symptomatic denture stomatitis (DS) is a painful oral mucosal disorder that can impair quality of life in denture wearers. A complete cure of DS is difficult to achieve, and the most efficacious regimen to treat DS has not yet been conclusively established.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this network meta-analysis was to assess the comparative efficacy of interventions used for the treatment of DS.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A search was conducted for trials published in Medline, Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception until February 2022 (PROSPERO Reg no: CRD42021271366). Network meta-analysis was performed on data from randomized controlled trials that assessed the comparative efficacy of any form of intervention for the treatment of DS in denture wearers. Agents were ranked according to their effectiveness in the treatment of DS based on outcomes using surface under the cumulative ranking (SUCRA).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 25 articles were included in the quantitative analysis. Topical antifungal agents (risk ratio [RR]=4.37[95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.15,8.90), topical antimicrobial agents used along with systemic antifungal agents (RR=4.25[95% CI: 1.79,10.33]), systemic antifungal agents (RR=4.25[95% CI: 1.79,10.10]), photodynamic therapy (RR=4.25[95% CI: 1.75,8.98]), and topical plant products (RR=3.40[95% CI: 1.59,7.26]) were found to effectively improve DS. Microwave disinfection concurrently administered with topical antifungal agents (RR=7.38(95% CI: 2.75,19.81), microwave disinfection 7.38[95% CI: 2.75,19.81]), topical antifungal agents (RR=4.88[95% CI: 1.92,12.42]), topical plant products (RR=4.49[95% CI: 1.70,11.82]), systemic antifungal agents together with topical antimicrobial agents (RR=3.85[95% CI: 1.33,11.10]), topical antimicrobial agents (RR=3.39[95% CI: 1.17,9.81]), systemic antifungal agents (RR=3.37[95% CI: 1.21,9.34]), and photodynamic therapy or photochemotherapy (PDT) (RR=2.93[95% CI: 1.01,8.47]) were found to effectively resolve mycological DS. Topical antifungals ranked highest in the SUCRA ranking for clinical improvement, whereas microwave disinfection concurrently administered with topical antifungal agents ranked highest for mycological resolution. None of the agents demonstrated significant side effects except for topical antimicrobial agents which demonstrated altered taste and staining of oral structures.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Available evidence suggests that topical antifungals, microwave, and systemic antifungals are effective in the treatment of DS, but confidence in these findings is low because of the limited number of studies and a high risk of bias. Additional clinical trials are needed on photodynamic therapy, topical plant products, and topical antimicrobials.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"108-123"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10824562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Esthetic reconstruction of a localized severely resorbed anterior maxilla associated with peri-implantitis: A clinical report.","authors":"Cheol-Woong Jeong, Hyeon Kim, Ok-Su Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.11.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.11.010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This clinical report described the esthetic reconstruction of a localized severely resorbed right anterior maxilla associated with peri-implantitis. For vertical bone augmentation, guided bone regeneration surgery was performed by raising a flap with the remote incision technique, followed by soft tissue grafting and vestibuloplasty. The biologically oriented preparation technique was used to improve the health and stability of the peri-implant tissues. The surgical treatment and a novel method of prosthetic rehabilitation provided excellent esthetic and functional outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8-13"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138805664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bingzhi Qian, Kun Ji, Wei Lu, Guofeng Wu, Baochun Tan, Jianlong Jing, Jun Ji
{"title":"Polyetherketoneketone, a high-performance polymer for splinting mobile teeth: A clinical report.","authors":"Bingzhi Qian, Kun Ji, Wei Lu, Guofeng Wu, Baochun Tan, Jianlong Jing, Jun Ji","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A digital workflow for fabricating a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) periodontal splint is described. The antibacterial properties of PEKK and the precision and efficiency of digital technology led to the provision of a splint with no adverse effects on oral hygiene or periodontal maintenance during a 2-year follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9222192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonathan F Leonard, Pamela Taxel, Chia-Ling Kuo, Lucas Da Cunha Godoy, Martin Freilich
{"title":"Dental implant and bone augmentation treatment in bone-compromised patients: Oral health-related quality of life outcomes.","authors":"Jonathan F Leonard, Pamela Taxel, Chia-Ling Kuo, Lucas Da Cunha Godoy, Martin Freilich","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Statement of problem: </strong>Patient-reported outcomes represent an additional and often overlooked measure of dental implant and bone augmentation treatment. Few implant studies have evaluated patient-reported outcomes in those with systemic bone compromise.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this cohort study was to assess oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) outcomes in postmenopausal women receiving dental implants with normal bone density or mild osteopenia (\"healthy\" group; all DXA T-scores at femoral neck, total hip, and L1-L4 spine>-2.0) versus moderate osteopenia or osteoporosis (\"bone compromised\" group; any DXA T-score at femoral neck, total hip, or L1-L4 spine≤-2.0).</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A total of 115 patients were recruited at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine as part of a standard of care, prospective, nonrandomized cohort study. All participants received 1 of 3 bone augmentation procedures with implant placement. At baseline and at various intervals after implant placement, OHRQoL was measured by using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) and surveys of patient expectations and satisfaction. These measures were compared between healthy and bone compromised groups (α=.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For all OHRQoL measures across linear mixed effects models, no significant differences were found between bone groups at baseline and at each time point after implant placement (P>.05). Using the minimally important difference (MID) for OHIP-14, no definitive clinical differences were found in patient outcomes between bone groups at all postimplant time points (P>.05). From baseline to 24 months after implant placement, both healthy and bone compromised groups exhibited significant improvements in OHIP-14 and patient expectations scores (P<.05). While no within group differences were found in patient satisfaction scores, the mean satisfaction score remained high over time in both groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patient-reported outcomes as measured through OHIP-14, patient expectations, and patient satisfaction surveys suggest similar postimplant OHRQoL improvement in healthy and bone compromised individuals. OHRQoL improvements between bone groups were similar both in continuity and in scope, with no evidence of statistically significant score differences between groups at 24 months after implant placement across all measures and with no definitive evidence of clinical differences as measured by OHIP-14 MID comparisons across all timepoints.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"152-161"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10435665/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10399317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
János König, Kata Kelemen, Szilárd Váncsa, Bence Szabó, Gábor Varga, Krisztina Mikulás, Judit Borbély, Péter Hegyi, Péter Hermann
{"title":"Comparative analysis of surgical and prosthetic rehabilitation in maxillectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis on quality-of-life scores and objective speech and masticatory measurements.","authors":"János König, Kata Kelemen, Szilárd Váncsa, Bence Szabó, Gábor Varga, Krisztina Mikulás, Judit Borbély, Péter Hegyi, Péter Hermann","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.11.023","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.11.023","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Statement of problem: </strong>Patients with oro-antral communication, whether from trauma, disease, or congenital anomalies, have options for surgical reconstruction or prosthetic obturation, but guiding interdisciplinary protocols are lacking.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare surgical reconstruction and prosthetic obturation, identifying correlations with baseline characteristics to determine the most effective approach for specific patients.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A systematic search was conducted in 4 databases. Searching, screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were performed by 2 reviewers. Eligible studies focused on patients with palatomaxillary defects from cancer-related maxilla surgeries. Traumatic or congenital defects were excluded. The study compared prosthetic restoration (either with surgical or definitive obturators) to surgical reconstruction using flaps or grafts. Patients with surgical restoration after tooth extraction were excluded. Both subjective and objective outcomes were used for comparison.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen articles were included in the qualitative synthesis and 9 in the meta-analysis. Patient scores on quality-of-life questionnaires, objective speech, and masticatory ability evaluations were compared. The number of patients who underwent surgical reconstruction was 206, whereas 260 patients received prosthetic obturators. Results showed no significant differences. In the \"activity\" domain of the University of Washington QoL questionnaire, however, the 1.92 (0.45, 3.40) score difference was not clinically relevant. However, the heterogeneity of trials, the transient nature of subjective evaluations, the low number of participants, and major confounding biases did not allow a solid conclusion to be drawn.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The growing number of maxillectomy patients demands firm evidence on which rehabilitation to choose and when it should be done. The result suggests that obturator devices and surgical reconstruction have similar effects on quality of life and health outcomes. A multicentric registry in which patient strata could be analyzed separately by age, adjuvant therapies, defect sizes, and remaining dentition is advocated.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"305-314"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139048929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ildefonso Serrano-Belmonte, Francisco Javier Cascales-Pérez, Virginia Pérez-Fernández, Ascensión Martínez-Cánovas, María Rosario Tudela-Mulero, Juan Ignacio Rosales-Leal
{"title":"Effects of adding graphene fibers to polymethyl methacrylate on biocompatibility and surface characterization.","authors":"Ildefonso Serrano-Belmonte, Francisco Javier Cascales-Pérez, Virginia Pérez-Fernández, Ascensión Martínez-Cánovas, María Rosario Tudela-Mulero, Juan Ignacio Rosales-Leal","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.07.043","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.07.043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Statement of problem: </strong>Interim fixed prostheses are used provisionally to provide esthetics and maintain function until placement of the definitive prosthesis. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has been widely used as an interim material but has mechanical limitations that can be improved with the addition of nanomaterials such as graphene fibers (PMMA-G). However, studies on the biocompatibility of this material are lacking.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this in vitro study was to determine the biocompatibility and cytotoxic effects of PMMA compared with PMMA-G in periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) by measuring the viability and cell apoptosis of those cells subjected to different concentrations of both compounds by elution, as well as the surface characterization of these materials.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Sterile Ø20×15-mm specimens of PMMA and PMMA-G were covered with Dulbecco modified Eagle medium for 24 hours to be the subsequent eluent. PDLSCs were seeded in 6 plates of 96 wells at dilutions 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 for each material. Three plates for the cell viability assay with MTT and 3 plates for the cell apoptosis assay with Hoechst 33342 staining were used in turn to subdivide the measurements at 24, 48, and 72 hours. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare the data obtained in the different dilutions at different times and the Mann-Whitney test to compare both materials. Topography and wetting were analyzed for surface characterization. The Student t test of paired measurements was used to compare the different surfaces for each parameter (α=.05 for all tests).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In both the cell viability assay (MTT) and the cell apoptosis assay, the test did not identify statistically significant differences in PMMA and PMMA-G with respect to the control group in the different dilutions at different times (P>.05). When comparing both materials, no statistically significant differences (P=.268) were found in either trial. PMMA-G had lower roughness and kurtosis and higher wetting than PMMA.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both PMMA and PMMA-G were found to be biocompatible materials with no significant differences between them after cell viability and apoptosis testing. PMMA-G had higher wettability and lower roughness than PMMA.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"281.e1-281.e8"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soha Raafat, Maged Zohdy, Mohamed Eldemellawy, Rami Ghali, Doaa Taha
{"title":"Efficiency of dry versus wet Er,Cr:YSGG laser debonding of lithium disilicate veneers using different power outputs.","authors":"Soha Raafat, Maged Zohdy, Mohamed Eldemellawy, Rami Ghali, Doaa Taha","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.09.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.09.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Statement of problem: </strong>Since water is the chromophore for the erbium, chromium-yttrium scandium gallium garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser, the laser energy reaching the restoration decreases as part of it is absorbed by water. Theoretically, reducing the water or implementing dry debonding could reduce the energy consumed by water, increasing laser efficiency. Studies on whether it is suitable for removing veneers without using coolant are lacking.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the debonding time, intrapulpal temperature, and translucency of veneers during wet versus dry debonding with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser using different power outputs.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Sixty-three maxillary central incisors were flattened labially to receive ceramic specimens. After cementation, ceramic specimens were irradiated with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser for debonding with different power outputs and water percentages (N=70): subgroup A1, 4 W and 1% water; A20, 4 W and 20% water; A40, 4 W and 40% water; B1, 5 W and 1% water; B20, 5 W and 20% water; B40, 5 W and 40% water; C1, 6 W and 1% water; C20, 6 W and 20% water; C40, 6 W and 40% water, and a control group of unbonded ceramic specimens. During debonding, the temperature rise and debonding time were evaluated, followed by the evaluation of the translucency and surface topography of the debonded specimens. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Dunnett test were used to analyze the data (α=.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean intrapulpal temperature rise varied significantly among groups B and C (P<.001), with the highest mean temperature rise found in subgroup B1 (4.00 ±0.00 ºC) and the lowest mean temperature rise in subgroup C20 (1.20 ±0.45 ºC). For the debonding time, the mean values of time required for debonding varied significantly among different groups (P<.001), with the longest time recorded in subgroup A1 (333.4 ±74.8 s) and the shortest time recorded in subgroup C20 (17.0 ±6.0 s). Only subgroups C1 (18.89 ±0.2) and C40 (18.60 ±0.2) showed a significantly lower translucency than the control group (19.44 ±0.06) (P<.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Dry Er,Cr:YSGG laser debonding resulted in increased intrapulpal temperature when using high power outputs, but without exceeding the critical threshold of dental pulp temperature. Dry debonding also limited the transmission of laser energy, affecting the debonding efficiency. A power output of 5 W and 20% water can be considered efficient and safe laser parameters for debonding lithium disilicate veneers if their reuse is intended.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"193.e1-193.e8"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142365582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Santiago Costa-Palau, Anna Clua-Palau, Francisco Real-Voltas, Magí Brufau-de Barberà, Josep Cabratosa-Termes
{"title":"A comparison of digital and conventional fabrication techniques for an esthetic maxillofacial prosthesis for the cheek and lip.","authors":"Santiago Costa-Palau, Anna Clua-Palau, Francisco Real-Voltas, Magí Brufau-de Barberà, Josep Cabratosa-Termes","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Maxillofacial prostheses have traditionally been manufactured by pouring silicone into molds. However, the development of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) systems allows the virtual planning, design, and manufacture of maxillofacial prostheses through the direct 3-dimensional printing of silicone. This clinical report describes the digital workflow as an alternative to the conventional method of restoring a large midfacial defect in the right cheek and lip. In addition, the approaches were nonblinded evaluated in relation to outcomes and time efficiency, while marginal adaptation and esthetics, including patient satisfaction, were assessed for both prostheses fabricated. The digital prosthesis had acceptable esthetics and fit with improved patient satisfaction, especially in terms of efficiency, comfort, and speed of the digital workflow.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"315-320"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10837815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Olatz Etxaniz, Xabier Amezua, Mikel Jauregi, Eneko Solaberrieta
{"title":"Improving the accuracy of complete arch implant intraoral digital scans by using horizontal scan bodies with occlusal geometry: A dental technique.","authors":"Olatz Etxaniz, Xabier Amezua, Mikel Jauregi, Eneko Solaberrieta","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.01.026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.01.026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A technique to improve the accuracy of complete arch implant intraoral digital scans and to obtain more accurate virtual casts with them is described. First, 2 complete arch intraoral digital scans were obtained with an intraoral scanner: a multiunit abutment digital scan and an implant digital scan with reusable horizontal intraoral scan bodies (ISBs) placed on the implants. These were previously created by combining the conventional ISBs compatible with the patient's implants with extensional structures with occlusal geometry. Once the digital scans had been acquired, the position of the implants was obtained by superimposing a virtual design of the conventional ISB onto each horizontal ISB of the complete arch implant digital scan. Finally, the virtual cast was obtained by superimposing the complete arch multiunit abutment digital scan on the complete arch implant digital scan.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"57-61"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139940133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jacy Lin, Vincent Bennani, John M Aarts, Paul Brunton, Jithendra Ratnayake
{"title":"Factors influencing success rate of ceramic veneers on endodontically treated anterior teeth: A systematic review.","authors":"Jacy Lin, Vincent Bennani, John M Aarts, Paul Brunton, Jithendra Ratnayake","doi":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.10.031","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.10.031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Statement of problem: </strong>More conservative restorative approaches have been advocated for nonvital anterior teeth as an alternative to complete coverage crowns to maximize the preservation of tooth structure. Systematic reviews that investigated factors influencing the success rate of porcelain veneers on endodontically treated anterior teeth are lacking.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate factors influencing the success rate of porcelain veneers on endodontically treated anterior teeth.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Searches were performed across Medline/PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science electronic databases. In addition, articles were hand searched from references of systematic reviews concerning porcelain veneers and endodontically treated teeth.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After screening and applying the eligibility, inclusion, and exclusion criteria, 7 articles met the inclusion criteria. Factors that could positively influence the success rate of endodontically treated anterior veneered teeth were immediate dentin sealing, labially positioning of the endodontic access cavity, and incorporating fiber posts.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The use of fiber posts and labial positioning of the endodontic access cavity could positively influence the success rate of porcelain veneers on endodontically treated teeth. The effect of immediate dentin sealing on the survival rate of endodontically treated veneered teeth is still unclear and further research is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":16866,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"62-70"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138460577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}