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{"title":"The use of water flosser in implant-supported fixed prosthesis: a narrative review and the opinion of Italian dental hygienists.","authors":"Alessia M Iommiello, Paolo Pesce, Consuela Sanavia, Francesca Arata, Vito C Caponio, Domenico Baldi, Marco Migliorati, Maria Menini","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05105-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05105-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aim of the present study was to evaluate the opinion of Italian dental hygienists about the use of domiciliary water flosser for the oral hygiene of implant-supported fixed prostheses.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>A narrative review of the literature is presented, and a digital questionnaire was shared on Facebook professional groups to be anonymously filled by Italian dental hygienists. A descriptive analysis of the answers was conducted.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Three hundred thirty-three dental hygienists participated of which 34% have worked for 0-5 years, 27.4% for 6-10 years, 26.81 27% for 10-20 years, and 11.14% for more than 20 years. Water flosser was recommended by the 49,7%. A small proportion of respondents, the 7.83%, thought that this intervention could cause emphysema/abscesses, while the 43.98% and the 36.75% believed respectively that it was either ineffective in the plaque removal or even it could push the biofilm under the gums. The 12.35% believed that the water flosser could cause gum recession, was difficult to use (20.48%) and it could damage the prosthodontic and implant components (1.2%). These information were acquired from textbooks (31.63%), web (25%), universities courses (57.23%), companies (25.6%), other courses (38.25%) and personal experience (6.33%). The 48.2% of the hygienists reported that they were often asked from their patients about water flosser, 47.3% rarely, 1.25% always and 3.3% never.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although the scientific literature supports the use of water flosser in terms of efficacy and safety, Italian dental hygienists rarely recommend it for home oral hygiene of implant-supported prostheses mainly because they consider it ineffective or even dangerous.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144187363","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":"Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome indexes in patients treated with oral appliances with different vertical dimension: a preliminary study.","authors":"Luca Levrini, Jovana Kozokic, Nicola Giannotta, Elena F Bernardini, Alessandro Deppieri, Maria Sparaco, Rodolfo F Mastrapasqua, Stefano Saran","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05097-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.25.05097-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mandibular reposition devices (MRDs) are a viable option for addressing snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) as another possibility to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilation during sleep. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of OSAS MRDs with variation in vertical dimension, considering the OSAS indexes: Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI), Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI) and Snoring Index.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eleven patients with different level of OSAS were enrolled in this study. The patients in the study were evaluated at three different times (T0, T1, T2). At T0 the patients underwent a basal polysomnography (PSG) without any oral appliance. At T1, the PSG was executed using MRD at 70% of protrusion and a vertical dimension consequent of protrusion. The vertical dimension determined by a protruded position is the one that is caused by the repositioning of the mandible. At the T2, the patients used the same appliance with 70% of protrusion, adding a uniform 6-mm bite resin plane between the existing upper and lower splints of the MRD, in the lateral area. The patients enrolled in this study did not tolerate the CPAP. T test for paired samples was used to assess the possible statistical differences between AHI and ODI (T0, T1 and T2). The snoring indexes were analyzed through Friedman test for corelated sample.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean value of AHI (T0) was 30.17±19.51. The mean AHI of T1 was 10.60±9.35, while the mean value of T2 was 5.41±3.25. The mean value of ODI (T0) was 29.02; SD±20.74. The mean ODI of T1 was 10.46±9.48, while the mean value of T2 was 5.40±3.41. Analyzing AHI and ODI, there was a significant statistical difference between T0 and T1 (P<0.05), between T1 and T2 (P<0.05) and between T0 and T2 (P<0.05). There was not any statistical difference for snoring indexes between T0, T1 and T2. (P>0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>According to the results of this study, the major improvement of AHI and ODI is reached through the usage of MRD with an increase of vertical dimension. Considering all the limits of the study, it is possible to affirm that research should still take account of the vertical dimension as a possible factor when treating OSAS with oral appliance.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144079116","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":"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 χ² 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}

{"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}

{"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}

{"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}

{"title":"Novel index for the evaluation of wound healing following erupted tooth extraction.","authors":"Vincenzo Marchio, Chiara Cinquini, Mattia Priami, Marco Nisi, Francesco Gulia, Elisabetta Carli, Antonio Barone","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05059-9","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05059-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Understanding healing of the alveolar process is crucial for immediate implant, alveolar ridge preservation and guided bone regeneration procedures, and to evaluate it several different scales have been proposed; however, all have different characteristics and seem to miss a standardization allowing for an objective and dichotomous evaluation of the different aspects of wound healing. The objective of the present study is to propose and apply, in real clinical scenarios, a novel index for the objective evaluation of wound healing following erupted tooth extraction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Healthy patients in need of a single tooth extraction were enrolled and re-examined at 7, 14 and 21 days after the extraction using the novel index proposed. For each follow-up, a score ranging from 0 to 10 based on dichotomous factors (0-1) was obtained.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ten patients were enrolled in the study, 7 females and 3 males; the scores obtained at 21 days were coherent with the clinical appearance of the wound, and an excellent wound healing was obtained for everyone, except for two patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The proposed scale seems to accurately indicate the actual clinical status of the post-extraction wound and provide useful information on overall wound healing. Further validation of the scale is needed in future studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"95-106"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143066761","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 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^th year of dentistry school and accounted for 36.9%, followed by 6^th year 36.2% and 4^th 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}

{"title":"Efficacy of concentrated growth factor in the surgical treatment of postanaesthetic palatal necrosis.","authors":"Mariagrazia Paglianiti, Lucrezia Togni, Gabriele Monarchi, Enrico Betti, Marco Mascitti, Andrea Balercia, Andrea Santarelli, Giuseppe Consorti","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05109-X","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05109-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although uncommon, adverse local and systemic reactions to local anesthetic administration can occurred. The postanesthetic necrosis is a rare complication which usually involved the palatal region. The wound healing is a complex process regulated by a range of growth factors. Concentrated growth factor (CGF) is the latest generation of autologous platelet concentrate which has been widely used in the repair and regeneration of oral soft and hard tissue. The study aims to analyses the clinical benefit of CGF in the treatment of postanesthetic necrosis of the hard palate.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study included all patients referred to the Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Marche University General Hospital, between 2020 and 2022, for aseptic ulcer of the hard palate due to local anesthetic administration. For each patient, the surgical debridement of the necrotic tissue and a peripheral blood sample were performed. The CGF was obtained by a centrifuge device and sutured in the affected site. The greasy gauze, placed to prevent the matrix detachment, was removed seven days post-operative.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven patients (M:F=4:3, mean age 48.6±5.1 years) were enrolled in the study. After 7 days post-operative, no infection, discomfort, or dysphagia were reported. Moreover, 4 patients (57%) showed a total re-epithelialization, while 3 patients (43%) with larger defects, displayed a partial re-epithelialization. A complete recovery occurred in all cases 15 days after surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>CFG represents a promising potential preparation for the oral mucosa wound healing able to promote the granular tissue formation and the mucosa re-epithelialization.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":" ","pages":"107-113"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143409179","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":"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}