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{"title":"Gender inequities in patterns of authorship contributions in dentistry: an observational study.","authors":"Laura Barreto Moreno, Cristina Helena Morello Sartori, Sarah Arangurem Karam, Marcos Britto Correa, Françoise Hélène van de Sande, Anelise Fernandes Montagner","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-288","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-288","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This observational study investigated gender differences in authorship contributions in high-impact, multidisciplinary dentistry journals.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A sample of 396 articles published between January 1 and December 31, 2023, across the five high-impact multidisciplinary journals in the dentistry field was analyzed. The selection of journals considered the impact factor in the Journal Citation Reports 2023 in the dentistry field. It includes the five dental multidisciplinary journals with the highest impact factor, considering journals with multidisciplinary dentistry subjects. Journals with a specific focus on dental areas or multidisciplinary journals covering the same area were excluded. The binary gender of the first and last authors was identified using the Genderize database, and contribution roles were extracted from the authors' statements. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-squared tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Men were the majority in both first (57.1%) and last (65.7%) authorship positions. Among first authors, significant gender differences were found: women were more involved in data collection (53.9% vs. 46.1%, p = 0.001) and more likely to contribute to all five authorship categories (p = 0.04). No significant gender differences were observed among the last authors. Geographical variation was noted, with South America showing a higher proportion of women as first authors (64.4%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overall, the study reveals gender disparities in the distribution of scientific labor, particularly in the position of first authorship, and highlights the need for greater equity and transparency in recognizing research contributions.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e288"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238283/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200263","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":"[Oral rehabilitation in Sotos syndrome: case report and scoping review of the literature].","authors":"Vicente Trabucco, Adriana Stuardo-Parada, Carolina Leiva","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-293","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-293","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sotos syndrome (SS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by overgrowth, distinctive facial features, and dentofacial abnormalities. While its oral manifestations are well documented in childhood, there is limited evidence regarding dental management in adults. This case report, prepared in accordance with the CARE guidelines, describes a 28-year-old woman diagnosed with SS who presented with typical craniofacial features of the condition. The patient sought care for partial edentulism, and oral rehabilitation with removable partial dentures was planned. The treatment approach considered the anatomical, functional, and cognitive limitations associated with the syndrome, and included a preventive phase, progressive prosthetic adaptation, and periodic clinical follow-ups. After four months, the patient showed satisfactory prosthetic adaptation, functional stability, and good oral hygiene. A scoping review of the literature was conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Searches were performed in the PubMed and Web of Science databases to identify studies reporting dental treatments in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of SS. Six case reports published between 2006 and 2023 were included. The most frequently reported oral manifestations were severe malocclusions, hypodontia, supernumerary teeth, and skeletal abnormalities. Management was interdisciplinary, with a focus on orthodontic therapies in younger patients and implant-supported rehabilitations in adults. Removable prosthetic rehabilitation represents a valid and effective alternative for adults with SS, particularly when implant-based treatments are contraindicated. This case contributes new clinical evidence and highlights the importance of personalized approaches and continuous follow-up in this patient population.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e293"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238274/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200245","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":"Effects of bifidobacterium lactis bb12 probiotic consumption on streptococcus mutans levels: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.","authors":"Emily Gabriela Acuña Ponce de León, Brenda María Zapata Cedrón, Carol Magaly Cárdenas Flores","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-287","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-287","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>One of the main bacteria related to dental caries is Streptococcus mutans, and currently, various studies are evaluating how to decrease its count. The effect and efficacy of probiotic consumption as a method to inhibit this bacterium are currently being analyzed.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the effect of the probiotic <i>Bifidobacterium lactis</i> BB12 (BB12) in its different presentations on <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> (SM) levels in children and adults.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An electronic search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, EBSCO, and EMBASE databases to find randomized clinical trials that evaluated the effect of the probiotic BB12 on SM levels.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Studies demonstrated an association between the consumption of BB12 and the reduction of SM count.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Further studies are needed to analyze the effect of the probiotic BB12 on SM, particularly studies investigating larger study populations and conducted over longer study periods.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200197","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":"Antibacterial activity of organic crude extract of Camellia sinensis on bi-species cariogenic biofilm.","authors":"Margarita Requena-Mendizábal, Rocío Bocanegra-Arista, Dora J Maurtua-Torres, Tania Rosales-Cifuentes, Ingrit E Collantes-Díaz, Diana C Flores-León, Freddy R Valdez-Jurado, Roger Calla-Poma","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-285","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aimed to determine the antibacterial inhibitory activity and anti-biofilm effect of the ethanolic crude extract of <i>Camellia sinensis</i> leaves on bi-species oral bacterial biofilms.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An ethanolic crude extract of <i>Camellia sinensis</i> leaves was used. <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> ATCC 25175 and <i>Streptococcus gordonii</i> ATCC 51656 were cultivated and used under anaerobic conditions for biofilm formation. Three groups were formed: <i>Camellia sinensis</i> extract, 0.12% chlorhexidine, and dimethyl sulfoxide. The inhibitory effect was determined by using the Kirby-Bauer Disk Diffusion Agar method, measuring the zone of inhibition formed around each of them. Additionally, the minimum inhibitory concentration was identified, considering the concentration where no growth of bacteria was observed. Immunofluorescence analysis was performed to evaluate cell viability in biofilms. Student's t-test for independent samples was used to compare groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A zone of inhibition of 17.4±0.4 mm for <i>S. mutans</i>, and 13.1 ± 0.3 mm for <i>S. gordonii</i> was produced by <i>Camellia sinensis</i>, while chlorhexidine produced 23.6 ± 0.3 mm for <i>S. mutans</i>, and 13.2 ± 0.5 mm for <i>S. gordonii</i>. The minimum inhibitory concentration was 3.12 mg/dL for <i>S. mutans</i> and 1.56 mg/dL for <i>S. gordonii.</i> Analysis of cell viability after 48 hours of incubation showed that the <i>Camellia sinensis</i> extract reduced the viability of biofilm cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite the study's limitations, <i>Camellia sinensis</i> shows antibacterial activity against multispecies cariogenic biofilms, with sensitivity in the tested bacteria.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e285"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238275/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200233","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":"Phytochemical screening and antibacterial potential of Peruvian propolis extract against Enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro study.","authors":"Andrea Yolanda Munsibay Foronda, Pamela Leonor Espinoza Salas, Amanda Lovera Arellano, Raúl Mauricio Olaechea Alejo, Cinthya Ruth Chipana Herquinio, Gabriel Nima","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-283","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-283","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to obtain a propolis alcoholic extract (PAE), analyze its phytochemical screening, and test its antibacterial activity against <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> to demonstrate its potential usage in pulp treatments for primary teeth.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>PAE was obtained by maceration with absolute alcohol. The solubility assay and a phytochemical screening were performed. The phenolic compounds and flavonoids were quantified using spectrophotometry methods. The antibacterial activity of PAE was evaluated by determination of their minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) against <i>E. faecalis</i>. Two intracanal experimental propolis-based pastes were fabricated with propylene glycol and compared with the triple antibiotic paste (TAP) through the agar-well diffusion method against <i>E. faecalis</i>, and the results were analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis test (a = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The solubility test showed that ethanol was the best solvent for PAE. The phytochemical screening indicates the presence of tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, anthocyanidins, aldehydes, glycosides, ketones, triterpenoids, steroids, and catechins in PAE. The phenolic and flavonoid content was 49.8 ± 0.13 GAE mg/ml and 0.824 ± 0.03 QE mg/ml, respectively. The results showed that PAE has antibacterial activity against <i>E. faecalis</i> with MIC and MBC values of 60 mg/ml and 130 mg/ml, respectively. The agar well diffusion assay showed that the propolis-based paste has antibacterial activity. However, TAP exhibited superior antibacterial activity against <i>E. faecalis</i>.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PAE has phenolic and flavonoid content with antibacterial activity against <i>E. faecalis</i>. However, TAP exhibited higher antibacterial activity than PAE.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e283"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238284/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200236","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 evaluation of microleakage amongst bioactive, hydrophobic and hydrophilic pit and fissure sealants: an <i>in vitro</i> study.","authors":"Ishita Agrawal, Farhin Katge, Manohar Poojari, Shilpa Shetty, Devendra Patil, Palak Nisar","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-286","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-286","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pit and fissure sealants are widely used to prevent occlusal caries, but their effectiveness depends on adequate marginal sealing. Newer sealants with hydrophilic and bioactive properties have been introduced to enhance performance. The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the microleakage of bioactive, hydrophobic, and hydrophilic pit and fissure sealants in premolars. The aim of the present study was to evaluate and thereby compare the microleakage using bioactive, hydrophobic and hydrophilic pit and fissure sealant in premolars.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Forty-five extracted human premolars were randomly allocated into three groups of 15 each. Group A comprise of Helioseal F; Group B: UltraSeal XT® hydro ^TM and Group C: Bioactive BioCoat ^TM. Further, the teeth were subjected to thermocycling and immersed in 0.2% Rhodamine-B dye solution for a day. Buccolingual sectioning of teeth was done and evaluated under stereomicroscope. The mean score was subjected to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to assess inter-group differences.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Highest microleakage was seen in group A (1.13 ± 1.18) followed by group B (0.60 ± 0.91) and group C (0.46 ± 0.51). One way- analysis of variance was carried out and it was observed that no statistically significant difference was seen in all three groups (p = 0.119).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>All three pit and fissure sealants demonstrated microleakage, with the bioactive sealant showing the least and the hydrophobic sealant the highest values.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e286"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238273/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200241","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":"Fracture resistance of lithium disilicate occlusal veneers fabricated with CAD/CAM and luted to dentin: a systematic review.","authors":"Jennifer Stephanie Llompart-Delgado, Pedro Luis Tinedo-Lopez, Martín Andrés Chávez-Méndez","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-291","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Lithium disilicate occlusal veneers offer a conservative solution for restoring posterior tooth wear, especially when bonded to dentin. CAD/CAM technology has enabled precise fabrication of these restorations, but concerns remain regarding their fracture resistance in demanding clinical scenarios. Our objective is to evaluate the fracture resistance of CAD/CAM-fabricated lithium disilicate occlusal veneers luted to dentin through a systematic review of in vitro studies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase for in vitro studies published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese over the last 10 years up to 2025. Inclusion criteria focused on experimental studies assessing fracture resistance of lithium disilicate occlusal veneers bonded to dentin. Risk of bias was assessed using the QUIN tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. All used human teeth and evaluated veneers with thicknesses ranging from 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm. CAD/CAM lithium disilicate veneers consistently demonstrated high fracture resistance values, exceeding typical posterior bite forces. Fracture resistance was positively influenced by increased thickness and the use of immediate dentin sealing. The aging protocols (thermocycling or water storage) showed limited impact on outcomes. All studies were rated as low risk of bias.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Lithium disilicate occlusal veneers fabricated with CAD/CAM and luted to dentin show excellent fracture resistance. A thickness between 0.8 mm and 1.5 mm is recommended for optimal strength, especially when immediate dentin sealing is applied. Further research should explore adhesive protocols to enhance dentin bonding.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e291"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238281/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200229","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":"Diode laser gingival peeling. case report.","authors":"Daniel Enciso Lupuche, Emily Rojas Trebejo, Olinda Huapaya Paricoto, María Eugenia Guerrero Acevedo","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-292","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In modern dentistry, esthetics plays a crucial role in the well-being of patients, since a harmonious smile, including lips, teeth and gums, directly impacts self-confidence. The gingiva normally has a pink or coral color but can darken due to endogenous factors (such as genetics and melanogenesis) or exogenous factors (such as medications, smoking and systemic diseases). When the gingiva darkens excessively, this is gingival hyperpigmentation, which is characterized by brown spots. To correct this, several treatments have been developed, including laser surgery, which is effective, precise and less invasive. In this context, a case is presented in which a diode laser was used to perform a \"gingival peel\" at a public university in Peru. The case is presented of a 64-year-old patient of African descent, smoker and native of Lima, with a history of Poliomyelitis and a surgical intervention on the spine due to the sequelae, which caused motor disability. The patient went to the Comprehensive Adult Clinic IV (CIA IV) of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM), accompanied by her friend, due to the absence of teeth and the lack of esthetics in the anterior sector. The effectiveness of laser therapy in the treatment of gingival peeling is concluded, highlighting the key role of the diode laser in obtaining positive results. The procedure was safe, simple and fast, according to several sources. In addition, it favored a postoperative period without pain or bleeding, reduced healing time and allowed recovery with minimal discomfort, improving patient satisfaction and comfort.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e292"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238278/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200231","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":"Adherence to research data sharing practice in dentistry over the last decade: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Ana Maria Oliveira, Laura Barreto Moreno, Matheus Dos Santos Fernandez, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz, Anelise Fernandes Montagner","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-275","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-275","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This cross-sectional study evaluated the frequency of adherence to sharing dental research data over the last ten years (2013-2023).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data was obtained by searching the articles published in the five high-impact factor multidisciplinary journals in Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine. A total of 300 dental articles published in three time periods (2013/2018/2023) were randomly selected (n=900). Two researchers performed the study selection and extracted the data. The main outcome was data sharing (yes/no). Comparative evaluation of data sharing distribution was performed with the Chi-square test and the contribution of variables on the data sharing with adjusted logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the total studies included (n=900), only 20 records reported data sharing practices (data sharing prevalence: 2.2%). A significantly higher prevalence of data sharing was identified among studies published as \"open access\" [Odds Ratio: 2.97; 95% Confidence Interval: 1.10-8.02], than those published in subscription format.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Low adherence to data sharing practices has been identified in the multidisciplinary dental literature. The results indicated that the type of publication was associated with the outcome, but other aspects, such as the year of publication, continent, and number of citations were not associated with the practice of data sharing.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e275"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814952/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Effect of occlusal splinting on pain and joint space in patients with temporomandibular disorders. a case series study].","authors":"Jesús Giancarlo Pares-Ballasco, Kevin Fernando Huamaní-Bendezú, Juan Eduardo Vásquez-Izquierdo, Kenyie Jossuet Paucca-Calla, Javier Castro-Yanahida, Delia Mercedes Reynaldo-Padilla","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-280","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-280","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affect the temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles. The stabilization occlusal splint (SOS) is a conventional treatment; however, evidence regarding its effects on perceived pain and temporomandibular joint space is limited. Objective: To describe changes in perceived pain and temporomandibular joint spaces in a series of patients with TMD treated with SOS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirteen patients diagnosed with TMD and treated at a hospital were included. Pain intensity was recorded using a visual analog scale (VAS) before and after 30 days of continuous use of the FOE. Using cone beam computed tomography in sagittal and coronal sections, degenerative condylar signs were identified and joint spaces (anterior, superior, posterior, medial, and lateral) were measured before and after the installation of the SOS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age was 26.23 ± 13.94 years, with 69.23% being women. Pain intensity decreased significantly from 6.15 ± 1.82 to 3.62 ± 2.06 (p< 0.001), with the reduction being significant only in women (p<0.05). Condylar flattening was observed in 69.23% of patients. A slight but significant decrease was observed in the right anterior space and a slight increase in the left anterior, superior, and right medial spaces (p< 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The use of SOS in patients with TMD showed a significant reduction in perceived pain and immediate changes in temporomandibular joint spaces.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814943/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012557","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}