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{"title":"Rare case of cartilaginous choristoma of the tongue: case report.","authors":"Misael Parra Montiel, Ailyn Quirós Jiménez, Yadira V Boza Oreamuno","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-308","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Choristomas are proliferations of histologically normal tissue occurring in atypical anatomical locations. Cartilaginous choristomas within the oral cavity are rare, most commonly found on the tongue. Clinically, they present as firm, slow-growing, and generally asymptomatic nodules, which may be mistaken for lipomas, fibromas, or other benign soft tissue lesions.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>We report the case of a 74-year-old woman presenting with a 1 × 1 cm nodule located at the junction of the dorsum and left lateral border of the tongue, with a four-year history. The lesion was managed through complete surgical excision. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a cartilaginous choristoma. Over a five-year follow-up period, based on intraoral clinical examinations included visual inspection, palpation, and assessment of tongue mobility, strength, and sensation. No recurrence was observed, the lingual musculature remained unaffected, and the patient retained full motor and sensory function of the tongue.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Lingual cartilaginous choristomas are rare benign lesions that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of submucosal tongue nodules. Familiarity with the clinical presentation and histopathological features of this entity is essential for accurate diagnosis and management by dental professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e308"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549667/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906505","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":"Treatment of Class III malocclusion in two phases. functional orthopedics and fixed appliances: A valid option.","authors":"Herbert M Orrego C, Luis E Salazar L","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-306","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The treatment of Class III malocclusions has always represented a challenge for clinicians. This case report presents a patient treated in two stages, initially using functional jaw orthopedics and subsequently fixed orthodontic appliances. The outcomes are described in terms of dental occlusion and soft tissues, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of this therapeutic approach. We believe that this approach, when the case is properly selected, allows improvement of the patient's growth pattern, providing a scenario with greater potential for stability of the correction, as well as a more functional and esthetic dental occlusion. Improvement in the soft tissue profile also contributes to emotional well-being in adolescent patients, as observed in the present case.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e306"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549663/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906708","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":"Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding climate change and its oral health effects among dental health care providers in India. A cross-sectional study.","authors":"M Vaishno Preethi, K Priya Deepa Lakshmi, M Muthu Sruthi, M Hemagayathri, Devi S Brinda, V Subhalakshmi","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-300","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major public health threat. Despite its growing relevance, the implications for oral health and the preparedness of future dental professionals remain underexplored. This study assessed dental students' knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) regarding climate change and its effects on oral health.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated self-administered questionnaire comprising 29 closed-ended items across three KAP domains among dental students. Descriptive statistics summarized participant responses, while the Chi-square tests assessed associations between categorical variables, and independent t-tests and one-way ANOVA compared mean KAP scores across groups, with Tukey's HSD for post hoc differences. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>More than half (55.8%) of students demonstrated good knowledge, with CRI students recording the highest mean knowledge score (11.78 ± 1.57). Knowledge scores differed significantly by year of study (p = 0.004). First-year students showed the highest attitude scores (8.52 ± 1.08; p < 0.001); however, 57.6% expressed unfavorable attitudes. Practices were the weakest domain, with only 45.6% exhibiting good climate-conscious behaviors (highest: first-year; 5.62 ± 1.61; lowest: third-year; 2.52 ± 2.07). Gender (p = 0.027) and year of study (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with practice scores. Significant positive correlations were found between KAP (p < 0.01), indicating mutually reinforcing domains.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Strengthening curriculum integration and promoting climate-resilient behavior change among future dental professionals are essential to support environmentally responsible oral healthcare, ultimately ensuring quality care for the community.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e300"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549666/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906440","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 according to the classification of the World Health Organization 2005 and 2017 against the WHO 2022 in salivary gland tumors].","authors":"Karina Gabriela Moo-Pool, Javier Portilla-Robertson, José de Jesús Ramos-Nieto, Claudia Patricia Mejía-Velázquez, Luis Fernando Jacinto-Alemán","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-302","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Salivary gland neoplasms constitute a heterogeneous group. Due to this variability, the WHO (World Health Organization) classifications are updated to incorporate the new findings. The objective of this study is to reclassify the histopathological diagnoses of salivary gland tumors classified under the WHO 2005 and 2017 and contrasting with the WHO 2022, describing the demographic characteristics of salivary gland tumors.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A retrospective and descriptive study was reviewed, in which we reviewed total of 13067 cases, from January 2005 to December 2023, 115 cases of salivary gland tumors were selected, but 97 were included in the analysis. Demographic information, such as age and sex, was obtained from histopathological reports. The histological reclassification was carried out through the microscopic analysis of the tissue, stained in H&E (hematoxylin and eosin stain).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>It was observed for the WHO 2005 the papilloma constituted 2% of the sample being that by 2022 they represented 1% when considering the sialoadenoma papilliferum as entity since 2017; as for malignant neoplasms it was observed that for the WHO 2017 the term adenocarcinoma NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) represented 2%; for the WHO 2022 the term is replaced by that of Salivary Carcinoma NOS and Emerging entities representing 2% of the sample.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Changes in the WHO nomenclature for salivary gland tumors may suggest variations in the frequency of these findings. However, limitations such as the lack of diagnostic tools would help us more clearly establish diagnoses and thus provide more accurate data.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e302"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549664/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148907538","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":"Severe class ii malocclusion in a growing patient treated with functional orthopedics and fixed appliances.","authors":"Herbert Orrego, Erika Buendía","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-305","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This report presents the clinical management of a growing patient with severe Class II Division 1 malocclusion treated using a two-phase approach. The initial phase consisted of functional orthopedic therapy with an open Klammt elastic activator, followed by a second phase using fixed orthodontic appliances. The advantages, limitations, and effects associated with this treatment strategy are discussed. In this case, a 17-mm overjet was successfully reduced, adequate occlusal relationships were established, the existing lip interposition habit was eliminated, mandibular functional movements free of interferences were achieved, and a marked improvement in facial soft-tissue esthetics was obtained.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e305"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549660/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906433","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":"CBCT Assessment of Posterior‑Mandibular Bone Density in Well‑Controlled Type 2 Diabetes: An Analytical Cross‑Sectional Study.","authors":"Peyman Zamanipour, Nava Naghibi, Najmeh Anbiaee, Ershad Aghasizadeh, Arsalan Shahri","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-298","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-298","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Implant success hinges on recipient‑site bone quality, which systemic diseases like diabetes may impair. Diabetes alters bone metabolism, lowering bone mineral density, promoting osteopenia, and elevating fracture risk, potentially jeopardizing osseointegration. Using cone‑beam computed tomography (CBCT), this study assessed how well‑controlled diabetes influences radiographic bone density in the posterior mandible.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Cone‑beam CT scans from 48 adults scheduled for posterior mandibular implants were retrospectively analyzed. Cancellous bone density at the planned osteotomy sites was measured in Hounsfield units (HU) with Romexis software. Patients were divided into well‑controlled diabetics (HbA1c 6.1-8%, n = 24) and non‑diabetic controls (n = 24). Mean HU values were analysed with independent‑samples t‑tests for diabetes status, sex, and dichotomised age (56 or less vs more than 56 years). Significance was set at p < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The cohort comprised 26 men (54.2 %) and 22 women (45.8 %) with a mean age of 56.3 years. Mean cancellous density did not differ between diabetic and control groups (p = 0.199) and was independent of sex (p = 0.207) and age (p = 0.511).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>With good glycemic control, diabetic patients show the same cancellous bone density in the posterior mandible as non‑diabetic patients, indicating that effective diabetes management prevents trabecular bone changes at planned implant sites.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e298"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549672/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148907535","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":"Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy in periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.","authors":"Anis Irmawati, Fiki Muhammad Ridho, Raed Labib, Ridwan Alfatah, Siska Maulidina Cahyani","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-303","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids (n3-FA) supplementation as adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) in patients with periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating n3-FA supplementation as a single adjunct therapy for SRP was conducted through a comprehensive search in Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EBSCO. The Cochrane RoB2 tool was used as a tool for evaluating risk of bias. The outcomes of probing pocket depth (PPD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) were analyzed using a random-effects model meta-analysis and reported as mean differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). The certainty of evidence was evaluated using the GRADE approach. RevMan 5.4 software was used for all statistical analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with SRP alone, adjunctive n3-FA supplementation showed a greater reduction in PPD (MD = -0.66; 95% CI: -1.03, -0.30; p = 0.0003; I² = 91%) and gain in CAL (MD = -0.69; 95% CI: -1.06, -0.32; p = 0.0002; I² = 88%). Sensitivity and subgroup analyses yielded consistent effect directions, although the overall certainty of evidence was rated as low.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adjunctive n3-FA supplementation as a host modulation therapy may provide additional benefits when combined with SRP in patients with periodontitis. However, given the substantial heterogeneity and low level of evidence, these findings should be interpreted cautiously. Further high-quality, more rigorously designed RCTs are required to confirm their long-term efficacy and safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e303"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549673/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906471","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":"A rare case of odontogenic myxofibroma of the maxilla in a young patient: a challenging diagnostic and differential diagnosis.","authors":"Prisilla Mutiara Djehan Pattisahusiwa, Raden Hari Triwijaya, Roberto Hutapea, Wendy Pelupessy, Elisabeth Indria Sari, Nadhia S Latuamury, Fiki Muhammad Ridho","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-307","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Odontogenic myxofibroma is a benign but locally aggressive, slow-growing, expansile mesenchymal tumor that is more commonly observed in women and primarily affects the posterior mandible, with rare involvement of the maxilla. This tumor accounts for approximately 3-6% of odontogenic tumors. This article describes a rare case of a 17-year-old male presenting with a two-year history of an enlargement on the right side of the face, affecting the buccal and palatal areas of the posterior maxilla. Clinically, the lesion exhibited a hard consistency with normal coloration of the surrounding tissues, was non-ulcerated and non-tender on palpation, and showed no signs of bleeding. The tumor was completely removed, and the remaining bone was stabilized using a miniplate. At the 16-month follow-up evaluation, no clinical or radiographic evidence of tumor recurrence was observed. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with maxillary odontogenic myxofibroma due to its nonspecific clinical and radiographic features and underscores the importance of histopathological confirmation for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e307"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549661/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148907578","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":"Efficacy of light-cured luting systems for CAD-CAM milled resin indirect restorations.","authors":"Janeth Sagrario Quintanilla-Jiménez, Jorge Alonso Borda-Bizaga, Eliam Cielo Zúñiga-Mayhua, María Soledad Peñaherrera Manosalvas, Cristian Fernando Sánchez-Puetate, Wilfredo Gustavo Escalante-Otárola","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-296","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-296","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the bond strength of three light-cured luting systems for CAD-CAM milled resin indirect restorations using a shear bond strength test.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Thirty Brava Block resin cylinders were fabricated using a CAD-CAM milling unit and subjected to surface treatment with 50-μm aluminum oxide airborne-particle abrasion, ultrasonic cleaning, and application of Monobond N silane primer. Specimens were randomly assigned to three groups (Variolink Esthetic LC, RelyX Veneer, and Allcem Veneer APS) and luted according to each manufacturer's instructions. After light activation, samples were stored at 37°C for 24 hours. Shear bond strength testing was performed, and failure modes were classified. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test (α = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>RelyX Veneer and Allcem Veneer APS protocols produced the highest bond strength values to CAD-CAM milled Brava Block resin (p < 0.05), with no significant difference between them (p > 0.05). Variolink Esthetic LC showed significantly lower values (p < 0.05). Cohesive failure within the milled resin predominated across all groups, while Variolink Esthetic LC exhibited a more balanced failure distribution (30% adhesive, 40% cohesive in resin, 30% mixed).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The light-cured luting systems RelyX Veneer and Allcem Veneer APS provided superior bond strength to CAD-CAM milled resin compared with Variolink Esthetic LC, supporting their clinical use in indirect adhesive restorations.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e296"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549669/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906461","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":"Comparison of fluoride concentration and ph levels in drinking water between rainy and dry seasons in Tláhuac, Mexico City.","authors":"José Gamarra, Alberto Pierdant-Rodríguez, Nelly Molina-Frechero","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-295","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-295","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare seasonal variations in fluoride concentrations and their relationship with pH in drinking water from the Tláhuac borough during rainy and dry periods.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate fluoride concentrations and pH levels in drinking water during the rainy and dry seasons in the Tláhuac borough. Samples were collected from 53 neighborhoods and stored at 4 °C until analysis. Fluoride concentrations were determined using a potentiometric method with an ion-selective electrode, and pH was measured using a digital pH meter.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 106 drinking water samples from 53 neighborhoods were analyzed across both seasons. The overall mean fluoride concentration was 0.509 ± 0.154 ppm, and the mean pH was 7.25 ± 0.48. Fluoride concentrations were significantly higher during the dry season than during the rainy season (p ≤ 0.0001). Likewise, pH values showed a significant increase during the dry period (p ≤ 0.0002). Pearson correlation analysis revealed a positive association between higher pH values and increased fluoride concentrations (p ≤ 0.049).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dry-season conditions significantly increased both fluoride concentrations and pH levels in drinking water, highlighting the influence of hydroclimatic and geochemical factors on fluoride mobilization. These findings underscore the need for continuous seasonal monitoring and for considering pH as a key indicator in assessing the risk of fluoride exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e295"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549662/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906321","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}