Varun Shankar, Raghunath Nagasundara Rao, Ganiga C Shivakumar, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Rocco Franco, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini
{"title":"Exploring the validity and consistency of antero-posterior skeletal dysplasia indicators: a comprehensive cephalometric study.","authors":"Varun Shankar, Raghunath Nagasundara Rao, Ganiga C Shivakumar, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Rocco Franco, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04900-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04900-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of this study was to check the reliability of different antero-posterior skeletal discrepancy indicators and to compare and correlate various craniofacial measurements taken from cephalometric radiographs, to check the reliability of the linear and angular geometric measurements in clinical diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sample of 60 pretreatment lateral cephalographs were taken. Eighteen cephalometric landmarks were marked and considered for the cephalometric measurements; 5 reference planes were considered; 9 linear measurements and 11 angular measurements were taken into consideration to check the reliability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values were calculated for all the parameters, for all 60 samples. Based on the results of the χ<sup>2</sup> test, Pi linear, AXD angle, Yen angle and Beta angle were significant at P<0.05. Pearsons correlation analysis yielded that Pi linear was negatively correlated with maxilla-mandibular differential. Yen, Beta, HBN and W angles were positively correlated with each other.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The reliable parameters found in this study were Pi linear, YEN angle, Beta angle and AXD angle for clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. In conclusion we found that utilization of at least a combination of two or more parameters for the diagnosis and treatment plan should be done in order to be able to yield accurate diagnosis and results.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144002165","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}
Giorgia V Lacasella, Luca Signorini, Andrea Ballini, Maria E Bizzoca, Gennaro Musella, Eleonora Lo Muzio, Nunzio Cirulli, Michele A Karaboue
{"title":"Forensic odontology: a comprehensive review of advances and applications in dental forensic medicine.","authors":"Giorgia V Lacasella, Luca Signorini, Andrea Ballini, Maria E Bizzoca, Gennaro Musella, Eleonora Lo Muzio, Nunzio Cirulli, Michele A Karaboue","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05187-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05187-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forensic odontology is essential in medico-legal investigations, aiding in the identification of individuals, particularly in cases involving decomposed or severely damaged remains. Teeth, due to their durability and uniqueness, serve as critical forensic markers. This field also plays a role in age estimation, bite mark analysis, and legal disputes related to dental malpractice. Key forensic dental techniques include comparative dental analysis, radiographic imaging, and DNA extraction from teeth, which offer resistance to environmental degradation. Advanced methods such as aspartic acid racemization, radiocarbon dating, and histological analysis further enhance age estimation accuracy. Bite mark impressions, though controversial, remain relevant in forensic investigations. Additionally, forensic odontology collaborates with anthropology, botany, and entomology to strengthen identification processes. Technological advancements, including digital forensic tools, 3D imaging, and improved DNA analysis, have enhanced the precision of forensic dental identification. Bite mark analysis, while debated, benefits from computer-assisted comparisons. Forensic dentists are increasingly involved in legal cases, particularly in dental malpractice disputes, requiring specialized knowledge to assess liability and damages. Forensic odontology continues to evolve, integrating innovative technologies to improve accuracy and efficiency. Future research will focus on refining identification methods, utilizing AI-driven forensic analysis, and addressing ethical concerns related to DNA usage. Expanding forensic dental expertise in both clinical and legal contexts will be crucial for maintaining the discipline's role in forensic science.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144044398","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}
Salvatore LA Rosa, Hande Uzunçibuk, Luis Eduardo Almeida, Aida Meto, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Artak Heboyan
{"title":"The impact of artificial intelligence on orthodontics: a systematic review of applications and implications.","authors":"Salvatore LA Rosa, Hande Uzunçibuk, Luis Eduardo Almeida, Aida Meto, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Artak Heboyan","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04930-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04930-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary technology with diverse applications across various domains, orthodontics included. This review article explores the widespread applications of AI in orthodontics and discusses the advantages and potential implications of AI in this specialized domain. The use of AI algorithms and machine learning techniques has shown promise in enhancing orthodontic diagnosis, automating cephalometric tracing, estimating growth and development, assessing facial proportions, aiding in orthodontic treatment planning, guiding decisions on orthognathic surgery, and facilitating image segmentation and landmark identification. By leveraging AI technologies, orthodontists can improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in patient care.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>To assess the available literature on the subject, selective database searches were done up until September 2023. With the assistance of a health-sciences librarian, a search strategy that utilized all discovered key words and free-standing terms was developed. Embase, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science were the databases used.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Following a thorough analysis of the complete texts of those papers, 30 studies were deemed suitable for inclusion in the review.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The review highlights the need for standardized assessment methods and the integration of AI into orthodontic research to further enhance clinical examinations and uncover new insights. Future directions may involve developing cloud-based platforms for data integration and sharing, leveraging large datasets for improved predictive results, and expanding AI applications in orthodontic research. Overall, AI holds significant potential in transforming orthodontic practice and improving patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144028353","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}
Flavio Pisani, Gennaro Musella, Fozan Ashfaq, Alessandro Motta, Vito C A Caponio, Maria E Bizzoca, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Andrea Ballini, Kathryn Taylor
{"title":"Assessing medical students' awareness of the link between oral and systemic health: a questionnaire-based study in a cohort of year 3 and 4 MBBS students in the UK.","authors":"Flavio Pisani, Gennaro Musella, Fozan Ashfaq, Alessandro Motta, Vito C A Caponio, Maria E Bizzoca, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Andrea Ballini, Kathryn Taylor","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05199-X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05199-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Oral health is crucial for overall well-being, as conditions like periodontitis are increasingly associated with systemic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. Research in the UK and globally has revealed limited awareness among medical students about these connections, emphasizing the need for curriculum enhancements. This study assessed the awareness of year 3 and 4 medical students about oral-systemic disease connections.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following approval from the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine and Dentistry Ethics Committee, a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted. The survey, consisting of multiple-choice questions with multiple answer options, was delivered anonymously via an internal Teams channel to a representative cohort of year 3 and 4 medical students. The questionnaire covered general awareness of oral-systemic health, specific oral disease knowledge, and a focused evaluation of the periodontitis-diabetes relationship. Statistics included descriptive analysis and chi-square tests to assess associations between responses. Measures of association, such as Phi and Cramér's V, were also calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 122 students participated (65.67% year 3, 34.33% year 4). Most (91.04%) acknowledged the link between oral and general health. While 80.6% identified periodontitis as gum disease, 8.96% associated it with tooth decay, and 10.45% were unaware. Awareness of the bidirectional relationship with diabetes was limited; 60% recognized that diabetes increases periodontitis risk, but only 29.9% understood the reverse.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlights gaps in medical students' knowledge of oral-systemic health, emphasizing the need for better integration of oral health education in the medical curriculum. Aligning with WHO strategies and European Federation of Periodontology initiatives, improved interprofessional education can enhance patient care through collaboration between medical and dental professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143990345","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}
Matteo Melini, Francesco Cavallin, Andrea Forni, Matteo Parotto, Gastone Zanette
{"title":"Driving ability after conscious sedation: a systematic review.","authors":"Matteo Melini, Francesco Cavallin, Andrea Forni, Matteo Parotto, Gastone Zanette","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05068-X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05068-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Conscious sedation is widely used in medicine but may cause impairment of psychomotor and cognitive function that affect some aspects of a patient's life, such as car driving. This systematic review aims to summarize available evidence (direct or indirect) on driving ability after conscious sedation.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>A comprehensive search was conducted including MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, clinicaltrials.gov and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews through June 2022. Randomized and non-randomized controlled trials were included. PRISMA guidelines were followed. Risk of bias was appraised as reported in the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>A narrative synthesis of 27 studies (962 subjects) was conducted, because the heterogeneity in terms of interventions and comparators, method and timing of assessment, and outcome measures precluded the feasibility of a meaningful meta-analysis. Conscious sedation was associated with different degrees of impairment in driving ability (real car driving, simulated driving, subjective perception), and psychomotor and cognitive functions (body sway, sleepiness, adaptive tracking, critical flicker fusion frequency, reaction/attention skills) at 0.5-10 hours after drug administration.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results obtained from this review should be interpreted as a renewed recommendation to avoid driving after conscious sedation is administered. Yet it is not possible to determine when this ability is recovered, leaving this crucial and essential information to future, well-designed and reproducible research.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144019693","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}
Luca Levrini, Maria G Nosotti, Stefano Saran, Alessandro Deppieri, Andrea Carganico
{"title":"Salivary pH after taking coffee with and without sugar.","authors":"Luca Levrini, Maria G Nosotti, Stefano Saran, Alessandro Deppieri, Andrea Carganico","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.04983-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.25.04983-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Caries weakens and destroys the hard structures of the tooth, affecting up to 90% of the population and which manifests itself very early. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pH variation by taking coffee and coffee with or without sugar having performed or not the usual home oral hygiene.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fourteen adult volunteers in good oral health and no history of any type of systemic disease, with PSR2 and DMFT = 0. The oral pH was measured for a total duration of 40 minutes with the aid of a pH Day2<sup>®</sup> pH meter. In all, 56 surveys were carried out on the 14 volunteers. Five minutes after the base pH procedure, the subject was given an espresso (Nescafè Dolce Gusto, Espresso Intenso, Nestlè, S.A Vevey), with or without sucrose, and the pH measurements continued for another 35 minutes; at the end of which the instrument was turned off, and the instrument data was downloaded to the PC. The volunteers were asked to suspend their routine oral hygiene from the evening before both for the administration of coffee without sucrose and for the administration of coffee with sucrose. In the other two surveys, they were asked to carry out their routine oral hygiene in the case coffee with sugar or without sugar.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In all the subjects there was a clear reduction in salivary pH about four minutes after finishing the coffee. Subsequently, in those who had taken coffee without sucrose there was an immediate rise in salivary pH; on the other hand, those who had taken coffee with sugar.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study shows that in order to maintain a basic pH of the oral cavity it is advisable to drink coffee without sugar, and carrying out proper oral hygiene correctly.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144003023","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":"Factors that affect alginates: a brief review.","authors":"Cesare D'Amico, Francesca Gorassini, Fabiana Nicita, Fulvia Galletti, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Portelli, Luca Fiorillo","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05022-8","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05022-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alginates are widely used in dentistry for various applications due to their favorable properties, including ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and patient comfort. They are commonly employed for preliminary impressions of oral structures in dental practice. This study aims to assess the impact of different factors on the performance of alginate impression materials in dentistry. The mixing process of alginate involves combining the powder with water, and the technique employed for mixing can significantly affect the quality and porosity of the resulting material. The study employed a comprehensive search strategy using electronic databases and manual searches to gather relevant studies published in English. The results indicated that the amount of water used for mixing and the presence of calcium ions could affect the setting time, hardness, and elasticity of alginate impressions. Proper water-powder ratio and manipulation instructions are crucial in minimizing distortion in the resulting casts. Disinfectants like chlorhexidine can effectively reduce microorganism percentages on the impression surface without compromising quality. Various mixing techniques were evaluated, including manual spatulation, automated spinning bowl, centrifugal mixer, and vacuum mixer. Centrifugal and vacuum mixing showed better surface and internal porosity results-mechanical mixing techniques, such as vacuum mixers, improved performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"120-127"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143024110","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}
Mahesh Shenoy K, Talal M Alkhelaiwi, Abdullah H Alasiri, Badr R Hejazi, Khaled R Alkathiri, Shahzeb H Ansari, Diana Russo, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini
{"title":"The knowledge, attitude and perceived confidence in handling medical emergencies among dental students.","authors":"Mahesh Shenoy K, Talal M Alkhelaiwi, Abdullah H Alasiri, Badr R Hejazi, Khaled R Alkathiri, Shahzeb H Ansari, Diana Russo, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04865-9","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04865-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>According to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services HHS 2017, when a medical disease suddenly manifests itself with acute symptoms of sufficient intensity (including extreme pain) endangering the patient's health, seriously impairing body functions or bringing an organ or its portion to be seriously dysfunctional, a medical emergency has occurred. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perceived confidence in handling medical emergencies among dental students by the means of conducting this investigation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a cross-sectional study conducted among the different hierarchies of dentists of Riyadh using an online survey; 387 dentists from varying clinical levels (9 to 12) were included in this study. The questionnaire used for this study consisted of questions related to demographic data followed by questions including knowledge, attitude, and confidence towards handling medical emergencies in clinics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, male participants represented 64.4% and female subjects represented 35.6% of the total population. Most of the undergraduates were in their 5<sup>th</sup> year of dentistry school and accounted for 36.9%, followed by 6<sup>th</sup> year 36.2% and 4<sup>th</sup> year 26.8%. 67.1% of the undergraduates never encountered any medical emergency during their study, while 32.9% encountered an emergency. Furthermore, 58.4% of the analyzed subjects recorded medical history thoroughly, while priority in an emergency was adrenaline, with a percentage of 45%. For the patient suffering syncope the Trendelenburg position was chosen. Also, the first action choice with unresponsive patients was CPR.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In the present study, the findings revealed that the majority of the population never encountered an emergency in their career, but their knowledge about drug priority and patient's position was good. Most of them do not measure vital signs routinely; specifically, females do not usually measure, while males measure when needed. About Basic Life Support (BLS), participants took BLS or were interested in taking it in the future; furthermore, in group population, both have taken it and are interested in further carrying it.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"77-84"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616853","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}
Babak Sayahpour, Sarah Bühling, Abdolreza Jamilian, Sara Eslami, Nicolas Plein, Jakob Stuhlfelder, Silivia Brandt, Vincenzo Grassia, Ludovica Nucci
{"title":"Quantitative in-vitro evaluation of enamel surface roughness following two debonding procedures using laser scanning confocal microscope.","authors":"Babak Sayahpour, Sarah Bühling, Abdolreza Jamilian, Sara Eslami, Nicolas Plein, Jakob Stuhlfelder, Silivia Brandt, Vincenzo Grassia, Ludovica Nucci","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05005-8","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05005-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The objective of the in vitro study was to evaluate the impact of two adhesive removal techniques on the surface roughness of the human enamel surface using laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty healthy first upper molar teeth were included in this experiment (20 teeth per each group). T0 measurement of surface roughness parameter of the teeth were conducted using LSCM. The teeth were bonded with metal brackets. Following 24 hours of sample storage in distilled water, the brackets were debonded. A modified adhesive remnant index (ARI) was used to exclude samples with below 90% adhesive remnants on their surface. The remaining 36 teeth were then randomly divided into two groups (18 teeth per group) with the following debonding procedures: group TC (single stage method using a Smoozie tungsten carbide bur) and group TCP (two stage method using a Smoozie tungsten carbide bur, followed by a Smoozie polisher). The time needed for complete adhesive removal was recorded and T1 surface roughness measurements were conducted again after adhesive removal using LSCM.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significantly higher surface roughness values were recorded in group TC, compared to group TCP (P<0.01). Method TCP, on the other hand, was significantly more time-consuming than method TC (P<0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite the fact that the two-stage method (group TCP) was more time consuming, the lower level of enamel surface roughness in this method suggests the superiority of this method.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"85-94"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143008088","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}
Giovanni Mergoni, Benedetta Ghezzi, Andrea Salvaterra Toffoli, Maddalena Manfredi
{"title":"Retracted articles in endodontic-related literature: an analysis of 60 cases.","authors":"Giovanni Mergoni, Benedetta Ghezzi, Andrea Salvaterra Toffoli, Maddalena Manfredi","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05043-5","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05043-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The number of retracted articles in the bio-medical field, including dentistry, is increasing. The objective of this study was to identify retracted articles in endodontic-related literature and outline their main characteristics.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>The Medline and Scopus databases were searched in January 2024. Additional records were identified by consulting the online database www.retractiondatabase.org. Retracted articles concerning endodontic topics and the relative retraction notes were retrieved and relevant data extracted.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Sixty articles were identified, published between 2004 and 2022, with a mean of 3.0±2.3 retracted articles per year. The number of retracted articles per year did not significantly grow over time. The average time between the article and retraction note publication was 36.1±22.3 months. The majority of articles originated from Asia and were in-vitro studies. Only 6.7% of the articles were retracted due to honest errors. The main reasons of retraction were image/data manipulation (20%), plagiarism (18%), unavailability of raw data (10%), authorship issues (10%) and publication process issues (10%). A single research group accounted for 17 retractions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Unlike the dental field, the number of retracted articles in endodontics has not increased significantly over the time period considered. Despite this, controls against research misconduct must be increased to preserve the credibility of scientific research.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"128-137"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143008051","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}