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{"title":"The Impact of Injectable Platelet-rich Fibrin on Orthodontic Tooth Movement during Retraction: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Rp Sagaya Mary Priya, Prema Anbarasu, Gabriel Eisenhuth, Sebastian Eisenhuth, Claudia Eisenhuth, S P Saravana Dinesh, Saravana Kumar Subramanian","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3761","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study intended to comprehend the effects of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) on anchor loss and space closure rates during the retraction phase of orthodontic treatment.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Twenty-four participants with malocclusion, necessitating extractions and space closure during orthodontic treatment, were enrolled and divided into two groups (<i>n</i> = 12 participants) group A: the experimental group was administered i-PRF on the maxilla/mandible, while group B: the control group did not. Measurements of the rate of space closure, anchor loss, and salivary enzyme activity were done before retraction (T0), after three weeks (T1), after six weeks (T2), and after nine weeks (T3). The Mann-Whitney and the independent Student's <i>t</i>-test were used to compare continuous variables among groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four participants were lost to follow-up in each group with eight participants remaining in the respective groups. The rate of space closure in the maxillary arch was 1.4 ± 1.9 mm at T3 intervals with the baseline value (T0) 10.8 ± 3.01 mm, and the rate of anchor loss was 0.57 mm at T3 intervals for group A. In group B, space closure at T0 was 11.1 ± 2.0 mm and 4.9 ± 1.5 mm at T3 while anchor loss of 0.57 mm at T3 intervals, respectively. In the mandibular arch, the rate of space closure was 2.6 ± 2.0 mm at T3 intervals, with the baseline value (T0) 9.5 ± 2.5 mm, and the rate of anchor loss was 0.325 mm at T3 for group A. In group B, space closure at T0 (baseline) were 10.0 ± 2.7 mm and 4.7 ± 2.3 at T3 mm, and anchor loss was 0.37 mm at T3 intervals, respectively. Space closure rate in the maxilla is significant statistically at intervals T2 and T3 and in the mandible is significant statistically at intervals T2, the anchor loss in both the arch is statistically insignificant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In both maxillary and mandibular arches, the experimental group showed accelerated tooth movement compared to the control group, although statistical significance was not achieved in the mandible. There were no apparent differences in anchor loss between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The use of i-PRF in orthodontic treatment significantly enhances the rate of space closure and reduces the overall treatment. Injectable platelet-rich fibrin can be a safe adjunct to orthodontic treatment, providing benefits without compromising anchorage stability and aiming to optimize orthodontic treatment efficiency. How to cite this article: Priya SMRP, Anbarasu P, Eisenhuth G, <i>et al.</i> The Impact of Injectable Platelet-rich Fibrin on Orthodontic Tooth Movement during Retraction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(9):856-862.</p>","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 9","pages":"856-862"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956198","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 Effect of Thermocycling on the Shear Bond Strength of Flash-free Brackets and Healing Dynamics of Enamel Microcracks: An <i>In vitro</i> Study.","authors":"Hanan Shamsan, Nehal F Albelasy, Dina S Farahat, Mohammad H Mohammad, Shaza M Hammad, Marwa S Shamaa","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3746","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3746","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study evaluates long-term shear bond strength (SBS) and enamel micro cracks (MCs) healing after using adhesive pre-coated brackets (APC).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of eighty extracted human premolar teeth were randomly divided into four experimental groups (<i>n</i> = 20 per group): Control group: Teeth underwent indentation but no bracket bonding; group II : Teeth were subjected to indentation without exposure to thermocycling; group III: Teeth experienced both indentation and thermocycling; group IV: No indentation was applied to the teeth; groups III and IV were further divided into two subgroups to simulate different clinical timelines: Subgroup A (n = 10): Teeth underwent 5,000 thermocycles, equivalent to six months of clinical use. Subgroup B (n = 10): Teeth were subjected to 10,000 thermocycles, representing 12 months of use. All precoated brackets underwent debonding with a universal testing machine to assess the SBS, and the adhesive remnant index (ARI) was scored to evaluate the amount of adhesive left on the tooth surface. The study also examined horizontal and vertical enamel cracks, both pre- and post-intervention, across all groups. Crack healing was quantitatively assessed using computer-assisted digital image analysis to ensure precision. For statistical evaluation, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis <i>H</i>-test, and Tukey's <i>post-hoc</i> tests were applied to assess differences among the groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Kruskal-Wallis <i>H</i>-test demonstrated no significant ARI difference between the groups (<i>p</i> = 0.790). A one-way ANOVA showed a significant difference among all groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001), with lower values observed in the group with indentation without thermocycling compared to all other groups and the groups with 5,000 thermocycles compared to the groups with, 10,000 thermocycles. Crack healing was observed in the control and second groups, and cracks were directly proportional to the number of thermocycles and SBS values.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study showed that APC FF's SBS increased, and thermal aging did not change the failure pattern. Thermocyclers and SBS affected enamel cracks.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The bond strength of pre-coated brackets and microcrack healing gradually increased with time, while the pattern of bond failure did not change. How to cite this article: Shamsan H, Albelasy NF, Farahat DS, <i>et al.</i> The Effect of Thermocycling on the Shear Bond Strength of Flash-free Brackets and Healing Dynamics of Enamel Microcracks: An In vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(9):836-845.</p>","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 9","pages":"836-845"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956195","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":"Bibliometric Study of Periodontitis and Alzheimer's Disease: Trends, Collaboration, and Emerging Patterns.","authors":"Juliana Matta-Pacheco, Aiko Tsukamoto-Jaramillo, Pedro L Tinedo-López, Fran Espinoza-Carhuancho, Josmel Pacheco-Mendoza, Frank Mayta-Tovalino","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3758","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3758","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To perform a bibliometric study of periodontal disease and Alzheimer's disease (AD) focusing on trends, collaborative efforts, and emerging patterns.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>From January 2018 to May 2024, an observational study was carried out utilizing metadata extracted from the Scopus database. A search methodology, specifically designed for this database, was developed using MeSH terms combined with Boolean operators such as \"AND\" and \"OR\". The Bibliometrix tool was employed to facilitate the study, using indicators including the number of citations and publications, the authorship of the publication, the country of origin, the year of publication, the type of publication, the H-index, WorldMap, Sankey diagram, keyword analysis, topic evolution, and scientific findings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 50.7 and 27.3% of the publications were in Q1 and Q2 quartile journals. The University of Central Lancashire has the most publications (17), but the University of California at San Francisco has the highest impact (1545 citations per publication). The journal Periodontology 2000 had a total of 643 citations per publication. Sim Kaur Singhrao (16) and Ingar Olsen (10) were the authors with the most publications, whereas Eric C Reynolds had the highest impact with 1,300 citations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This bibliometric study found a gradual growth in publications, with the highest number of studies during 2021 and 2022, followed by a decrease in subsequent years, with Q1 and Q2 journals predominating. In terms of scientific productivity, the United States is the leading country in this area of research. The journal Periodontology 2000 had the highest number of citations, demonstrating the particular interest of periodontology in studying the association between periodontal disease and systemic diseases.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The present study is significant because the relationship between periodontitis and Alzheimer is currently considered a novel multidisciplinary research opportunity, given that it includes both medical and dental specialties. This research also provides a valuable contribution to academics, universities, and research centers because it will allow us to understand trends and new research horizons and identify the most productive authors. How to cite this article: Matta-Pacheco J, Tsukamoto-Jaramillo A, Tinedo-López PL, <i>et al.</i> Bibliometric Study of Periodontitis and Alzheimer's Disease: Trends, Collaboration, and Emerging Patterns. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(9):863-868.</p>","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 9","pages":"863-868"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956199","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":"Effect of Build Orientation on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Additively Manufactured Resins Using Digital Light Processing Technology in Dentistry: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Sujatha Paranna, Nilima Thosar, Aditi Kanitkar","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3759","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3759","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of build orientation on the mechanical and physical properties of additively manufactured resin using digital light processing (DLP).</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The properties of 3D-printed materials are influenced by various factors, including the type of additive manufacturing (AM) system and build orientation. There is a scarcity of literature on the effect of build orientation on the mechanical and physical properties of additively manufactured resins using DLP technology in dentistry.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO. The formulated population, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) question was \"What is the effect of build orientation on the mechanical and physical properties of additively manufactured resins produced using DLP in dentistry.\"  The search strategy used three main electronic databases and an additional manual search was done until February 2024. All the studies that evaluated the correlation of build orientation and the properties of printed resin using DLP were included. Two different analysis was used for <i>in vivo</i> and <i>in vitro</i> studies to assess the risk of bias.</p><p><strong>Review results: </strong>On search 237 studies were yielded for systematic review, out of which 13 studies were included for the systematic review evaluation. On evaluation and reviewing the included studies, though the build orientation angle influenced the properties of printed resins the results obtained were varied as 90° angle had increased compressive strength, low surface roughness, and best accuracy. The 0° angle had better wear resistance, tensile strength, and high flexural strength. There was no influence of build orientation on microhardness, shear bond strength, gloss and color difference. The studies on denture base showed that 45° build angle showed the truest with best accuracy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The build orientation angle effects on both the mechanical and physical properties of the additively manufactured resin but varies with each property. The build orientation can be chosen based on the type of properties to be achieved based on the treatment modality.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>Based on the systematic review results the specific build orientation angle should be used during fabrication of any denture designs, crowns, and bridges as it is correlated with the properties to be achieved by particular designs. How to cite this article: Paranna S, Thosar N, Kanitkar A. Effect of Build Orientation on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Additively Manufactured Resins Using Digital Light Processing Technology in Dentistry: A Systematic Review. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(9):891-903.</p>","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 9","pages":"891-903"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142955918","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":"Interchangeability of Contemporary Semi-adjustable Articulators Used Over Time: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study.","authors":"Abdulrahman Almalki, Noor Kutkut, Ramzi Althubaitiy, Ali Robaian, Khaled Alzaharni, Evanthia Anadioti","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3752","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The purpose of this study is to investigate the interchangeability of newly acquired, short-term used, and long-term used semi-adjustable articulators.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Metal analogs of partially dentate maxillary and mandibular arches were mounted on twelve semi-adjustable Stratos 300 articulators, divided into three groups based on usage over time: New, short-term used (<2 years), long-term used (>2 years) articulators. Each articulator was calibrated according to manufacturer guidelines, ensuring consistency. Occlusal contact forces were recorded using a T-scan III device with a pressure-mapping sensor. Maximum intercuspation (MIP) contact magnitudes were recorded by two calibrated examiners at 10-second intervals, ensuring reliable data collection across all conditions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In MIP, tooth #9 consistently exhibited the highest contact percentages across all articulator conditions, with percentages of 22.2% in the new articulator, 21.8% in the short-term used articulators, and 21.5% in long-term used articulators, indicating stable contact force distribution. Tooth #12 consistently showed the lowest MIP contact percentages, suggesting minimal occlusal force in this region due to its absence. Contact forces, measured at 10-second intervals, showed no significant differences among the different articulator conditions in MIP (<i>p</i> > 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Within the limitations of this <i>in vitro</i> study, the calibrated Stratos 300 semi-adjustable articulator maintained superior accuracy over time.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The study confirms that the calibrated Stratos 300 semi-adjustable articulators provide consistent and accurate occlusal measurements over time, regardless of their usage over time. How to cite this article: Almalki A, Kutkut N, Althubaitiy R, <i>et al.</i> Interchangeability of Contemporary Semi-adjustable Articulators Used Over Time: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(9):869-872.</p>","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 9","pages":"869-872"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956175","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":"Evaluating Cost-effectiveness and Mixing Efficacy for Elastomeric and Temporary Restorative Material Using Two Mixing Tips: A SEM-EDS Analysis.","authors":"Rohan P Bhave, Ajay V Sabane, N Vasantha Vijayaraghavan, Darshana P Mundhe, Rupali V Patil, Rohit V Thorat","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3728","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3728","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aim: &lt;/strong&gt;This study aimed to compare the mixing efficacy and cost-effectiveness of new T-mixer tips against the standard double helical tips for a light-body elastomeric impression and a temporary/interim restorative material using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methodology: &lt;/strong&gt;Automixed samples (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 16) were divided into four groups of four samples each: Samples that were mixed with Helical tip for elastomer, T-mixer tip for elastomer, Helical tip for interim restorative material, and T-mixer tip for interim restorative material. These samples were then evaluated for SEM analysis. Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis was conducted on three random surface spots and two cross-section spots. Tests for detail reproduction using ADA Specification 19 die and surface roughness using a stylus were also performed. Data were recorded and statistically analyzed. (Kindly mention whether the details of reproduction and surface roughness for all the groups are considered. Also, explain what factors SEM and EDS evaluate that contribute to the evaluation of mixing efficiency).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;For elastomer surface sample EDS analysis, the &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt;-values were 0.180 (carbon) and 0.065 (silicone). Cross-section samples showed &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt;-values of 0.343 (carbon and silicone). For temporary restorative material EDS analysis, surface &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt;-values were 0.180 (carbon) and 0.394 (silicone), and cross-section &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt;-values were 0.886 (carbon) and 0.686 (silicone). The groups mixed using T-mixer tips showed no change in the mixing efficacy as compared to the group mixed using helical tips for both materials. The &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt;-values for cost-effectiveness were 0.021 for both elastomeric and Protemp temporary restorative material. The groups mixed using T-mixer tips saved more material than groups mixed using the helical tip.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;There is no significant difference in the mixing efficacy between T-mixer and helical tips for both materials. However, T-mixer tips are more cost-effective than helical tips.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clinical significance: &lt;/strong&gt;The present study would help clinicians make a better choice of selecting the mixing tips when it comes to function as well as cost. The new T-mixer tips are proven to provide a better solution compared to helical tips, which not only would save the clinicians' cost of impression materials and interim restorative materials but also render the same homogeneity as that of the helical tips. The electron microscopic analysis provided a better insight into the homogeneity and hence the mixing efficacy of the samples. The detail reproduction and surface roughness were some additional parameters that weren't a part of the original study model. They were included for the addition of credibility to the conducted study and provided adjunctive results to those obtained by SEM and EDAX analysis. Ho","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 9","pages":"885-890"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956170","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":"A Comparative Analysis of Introvert and Extrovert Dental Students toward Clinical Performance.","authors":"Roselle B Ramos, Maria Sevilla L Belza, Gloria B Coronado, Ghadeer S Alwadai, Nada A Alamoudi, Naif N Abogazalah, Saleh A Alqahtani, Mohammed H Muharraq, Adel M Jawhali, Mohammed M Al Moaleem","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3668","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to identify introvert and extrovert personality types among level-6 dental students in the College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, and analyze their clinical performance.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this causal-comparative research, 72 level-6 dental students (29 males and 43 females) of the College of Dentistry of Jazan University for the school year 2023-2024 were chosen to be the respondents. Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), a personality test designed to differentiate introversion and extroversion, was used. Two independent variables were compared in accordance with the average grades in their clinical performance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average grade of introvert dental students was 83.54 ± 7.57, with a median of 85.06, and that of extrovert dental students was 84.03 ± 7.01, with a median of 86.9. The <i>p</i>-value was calculated to be 0.917, and a significance level of 0.05 was used for comparison.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Clinical performance was not significantly different between introvert and extrovert dental students.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>Awareness of personality differences of members of a dental team is vital to help translate every weakness into a workable strength so that the treatment plan for each patient will be delivered with utmost quality and excellence. How to cite this article: Ramos RB, Belza MSL, Coronado GB, <i>et al.</i> A Comparative Analysis of Introvert and Extrovert Dental Students toward Clinical Performance. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(9):830-835.</p>","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 9","pages":"830-835"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956160","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":"Trends, Collaborative Networks, and Impact of Infrared Thermography and Thermal Therapies in Dentistry: A Bibliometric Study.","authors":"Alexander Taquia-Faustino, Daniel Alvitez-Temoche, Franco Mauricio, Julia Medina, Fran Espinoza-Carhuancho, Frank Mayta-Tovalino","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3738","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To analyze the scientific literature on infrared thermography and thermal therapies in dentistry published between January 2019 and August 2024 and to identify trends, collaborations, and the impact of research in this field.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A descriptive, bibliometric study was conducted. The search was performed in Scopus using different MeSH terms, thesauri and other Emtree terms. Data were subsequently exported to SciVal and Bibliometrix for comprehensive analysis. The study evaluated publication trends, institutional and international collaborations, co-authorship networks, keywords, and citation patterns. Key metrics assessed included scholarly output, views per publication, citations per publication, CiteScore 2023, SNIP 2023, collaboration maps by country, Lotka's Law, Bradford's Law, and the corresponding author's country.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The bibliometric analysis identified 41 documents from 23 sources, exhibiting a negative annual growth rate of -4.3%. The average age of the papers was 2.4 years, with each paper receiving an average of 5.2 citations. A total of 153 specific keywords were identified, and 206 authors contributed to the publications, with no single-authored papers. Besides, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba in Brazil led with 4 publications and an average of 7 citations per publication. The journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry stood out with 12 publications with a cite score of 8.5 and 5.3 citations per publication.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Brazil, China, and Indonesia have distinguished themselves through their substantial academic output and notable impact, as evidenced by the high number of citations per publication.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>This bibliometric analysis underscores the most impactful and collaborative research areas on infrared thermography and thermal therapies in dentistry. Beyond collaborative research, the study highlights the diverse techniques employed, the advancements in these techniques, and the geographical regions contributing significantly to this field. The findings provide valuable insights that can guide future research directions, enhance clinical practices, and foster international collaborations in infrared thermography and thermal therapies in dentistry. How to cite this article:: Taquia-Faustino A, Alvitez-Temoche D, Mauricio F, et al. Trends, Collaborative Networks, and Impact of Infrared Thermography and Thermal Therapies in Dentistry: A Bibliometric Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(8):803-808.</p>","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 8","pages":"803-808"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802265","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":"Evaluation of Clear Aligner Attachments Bonded to Lithium Disilicate Ceramic Prepared with Different Surface Roughening Methods: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study.","authors":"Abdullah M Fayyadh, Mohammed A Elbialy, Marwa A Tawfik","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3740","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3740","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to assess the effects of surface conditioning and different composite types on the surface roughness (SR) and shear bond strength (SBS) between lithium disilicate and clear aligner composite attachments.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Eighty ivoclar vivadent pressable (IPS) e.max press specimens were randomly allocated into four groups (<i>n</i> = 20) based on the surface treatment method employed. Group I: Used sandblasting with 50 μm Al₂O₃ slurry particles; group II: Used 9.5% hydrofluoric acid (HFA); group III: Used 37% phosphoric acid (PhA); and group IV: Used an Er,Cr:YSGG laser. Surface roughness was measured using a stylus profilometer. For SBS, each group was split into two subgroups based on the composite type (<i>n</i> = 10): Filtek^TM Z350 supreme ultra flowable and Filtek^TM Z350. The evaluation of SBS was conducted using Instron universal testing equipment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicated that the sandblasting group gave the highest mean surface roughness, while the 37% PhA group showed the lowest recorded value. In addition, the HFA group had the highest mean SBS, while the 37% PhA group demonstrated the lowest SBS.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The interaction of HFA and Filtek^TM Z350 demonstrated the highest SBS, followed by sandblasting and Filtek^TM Z350.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The current study may guide orthodontists to choose the appropriate composite material and conditioning technique to achieve a strong SBS between clear aligner composite attachments and lithium disilicate ceramic. How to cite this article: Fayyadh AM, Elbialy MA, Tawfik MA. Evaluation of Clear Aligner Attachments Bonded to Lithium Disilicate Ceramic Prepared with Different Surface Roughening Methods: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(8):766-771.</p>","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 8","pages":"766-771"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802653","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":"Patient Satisfaction during Upper Lip Augmentation Procedures: V-Y in V-Y Technique Compared to Micro-fat Injection: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Samer D Shekh Khalil, Munir Harfoush, Batoul Alkour, Yasser Alsayed Tolibah","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3739","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare two different techniques for lip augmentation: A surgical technique (V-Y in V-Y) and a filler technique (autogenous micro-fat injections), with a focus on comparing the patients' satisfaction using the Visual analog scale (VAS).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 40 female patients, aged 18-45, who were outpatients at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department. The patients were randomly assigned with a 1:1 allocation ratio into two groups. The first group (<i>n</i> = 20) underwent the surgical procedure using the V-Y in the V-Y Technique. The second group (<i>n</i> = 20) received autogenous micro-fat injections using an abdomen fat extraction technique that was subsequently centrifuged. The VAS assessed the patient's satisfaction after 1 and 6 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a statistically significant difference in the evaluation of patient satisfaction with treatment 1-month post-procedure when comparing the surgical procedure group and the fat injection (<i>p</i> < 0.001), favoring the fat injection group. Moreover, there was a statistically significant difference in the evaluation of patient satisfaction with treatment 6 months post-procedure when comparing both groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001), favoring the surgical group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The micro-fat injection technique had higher VAS scores reported by patients in the first month of treatment. In contrast, the surgical technique using the V-Y method was more favorably received by patients in the sixth month of treatment.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The V-Y in V-Y technique may yield more favorable long-term outcomes for upper lip augmentation, while micro-fat injection is initially well-received by patients, but satisfaction tends to diminish over time. How to cite this article: Khalil SDS, Harfoush M, Alkour B, et al. Patient Satisfaction during Upper Lip Augmentation Procedures: V-Y in V-Y Technique Compared to Micro-fat Injection: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(8):715-721.</p>","PeriodicalId":35792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice","volume":"25 8","pages":"715-721"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142801604","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}