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{"title":"Information for Readers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1532-3382(25)00097-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1532-3382(25)00097-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102182"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144703886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"EFFICACY OF HYALURONIC NANOGEL SPRAY FOR TREATING DRY MOUTH: A RANDOMIZED CROSSOVER STUDY","authors":"NONGNAPAT EAKPUNYAKUL ,&nbsp;PEERAWAS KOPONGPANICH ,&nbsp;KANOKPORN BHALANG ,&nbsp;JITTIMA AMIE LUCKANAGUL","doi":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102142","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102142","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To evaluate the efficacy of Hy-N spray in dry mouth patients.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>A randomized double-blind crossover study was conducted on patients with dry mouth. They were given 3 saliva substitute sprays: Hy-N, placebo, and Biotène. The unstimulated whole saliva flow rate (UWSFR), salivary pH, and xerostomia questionnaire (XQ) were evaluated at baseline and after 1 week of treatment with each spray. Patient satisfaction was evaluated after each treatment period.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twenty-nine patients completed the study. After using the Hy-N and Biotène sprays for 1 week, the UWSFR significantly increased from 0.12 ± 0.16 at baseline to 0.16 ± 0.18 mL/min postspray usage (<em>P</em> = .04, <em>P</em> ≤ .01) with moderate improvement. None of the sprays affected salivary pH (<em>P</em> = .72). The mean XQ score also significantly decreased from 34.2 ± 21.4 at baseline to 23.7 ± 17.4, 23.1 ± 15.2, and 26.5 ± 17.7 after using Hy-N, Biotène, and placebo spray, respectively (<em>P</em> = .001, <em>P</em> = .011, <em>P</em> = .009) with moderate improvement. Biotène was the most preferred saliva substitute spray, followed by Hy-N spray.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Using the Hy-N and Biotène for 1 week relieves subjective and objective dry mouth. They can be a useful product in the management of dry mouth without causing side-effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102142"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144189940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Information for Authors","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1532-3382(25)00098-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1532-3382(25)00098-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102183"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144703887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"THE ROLE OF OZONE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW","authors":"Tássia T. Machado ,&nbsp;Ana Carolina S. Machado ,&nbsp;Rodrigo L. Poluha ,&nbsp;Leilane S. Proença ,&nbsp;Nikolaos Christidis ,&nbsp;Carlos A. Parada ,&nbsp;Giancarlo De la Torre Canales ,&nbsp;Cláudia H. Tambeli","doi":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102127","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102127","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) refer to a range of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), masticatory muscles, and related structures, bothering around 12% of the population. This systematic review aims to answer whether ozone therapy effectively reduces TMD-related symptoms.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic electronic search of 6 databases was conducted on July 15th, 2021, and updated on November 17th, 2023. Only clinical trials published in Portuguese, English, or Spanish were selected, with no restriction to the year of publication. Animal studies, retrospective studies, case reports, review papers, meta-analysis, and ozone therapy applications outside the orofacial region were excluded. The risk of bias analysis was performed following the Cochrane Collaboration tool, RoB 2.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the 315 articles identified in the search, only 7 studies were included in this review. Two studies were considered low risk of bias, 2 with some concerns, and 3 as high risk of bias. Ozone therapy, applied to both articular and muscular TMDs, has been shown to reduce pain intensity and palpatory pain, and improve pressure pain thresholds and mandibular range of motion.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Ozone therapy emerges as a potential therapy for reducing TMD-related symptoms. However, the current evidence lacks robustness, and further high-quality randomized controlled trials are necessary to enhance the existing evidence base.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102127"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143923568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENTAMOEBA GINGIVALIS AND TRICHOMONAS TENAX WITH PERIODONTITIS AND GINGIVITIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, META-ANALYSIS, AND META-REGRESSION","authors":"Mahmood Moosazadeh PhD ,&nbsp;Mohammad A Sabeti DDS ,&nbsp;Seyyed Mohammad Hashemi MD ,&nbsp;Arezoo Ghazalgoo MD ,&nbsp;Tahoora Mousavi PhD ,&nbsp;Seifali Mahdavi PhD ,&nbsp;Erfan Ghadirzadeh MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102141","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102141","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Despite numerous studies investigating the link between <em>Entamoeba gingivalis</em> and <em>Trichomonas tenax</em> and periodontal diseases, findings remain inconclusive. To resolve this inconsistency, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the association between <em>E. gingivalis</em> and <em>T. tenax</em> with both gingivitis and periodontitis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We searched Google Scholar, Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase search engines and databases, as well as a bibliographic section of related articles from their dates of inception to 20 April 2024. The included studies were assessed for potential biases and the overall quality of the evidence using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Finally, 20 studies entered the meta-analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>20 studies were qualified to be included in the current study. The prevalence of <em>T. tenax</em> was estimated to be 14% (95% CI: 8-20) among gingivitis patients and 26% (95% CI: 12-40) in periodontitis patients. The odds of gingivitis and periodontitis were estimated to be significantly higher in patients with <em>T. tenax</em> infection than in the control group (OR: 2.30; 95% CI: 1.21-4.35, and OR: 2.90; 95% CI: 1.01-8.37, respectively). Also, the prevalence of <em>E. gingivalis</em> was estimated to be 45% (95% CI: 32-58) among gingivitis patients and 55% (95% CI: 35-75) in periodontitis patients. The odds of gingivitis and periodontitis were estimated to be significantly higher in patients with <em>E. gingivalis</em> infection than in the control group (OR: 4.08; 95% CI: 2.36-7.06, and OR: 8.33; 95% CI: 3.04-22.81, respectively).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our analysis shows that individuals infected with <em>E. gingivalis</em> or <em>T. tenax</em> are more prone to periodontal diseases than noninfected individuals.</div></div><div><h3>PROSPERO Registration ID</h3><div>CRD42024551772</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102141"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143869327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"INTEGRATING ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY EDUCATION INTO UK MEDICAL CURRICULA IS A KEY TO ADDRESS KNOWLEDGE GAPS AND IMPROVE EARLY DIAGNOSIS","authors":"IMAN ABD-ELWAHAB RADI (Reviewer),&nbsp;ABDULRAHMAN HISHAM MOHAMED EL  GARHY (Reviewer)","doi":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102165","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102165","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Article Title and Bibliographic Information</h3><div>Glossop S, Duffaydar H, Jones H, Peters E, Ryan T, Saleh F, Scourfield L, Poacher A. Oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental health education in undergraduate medicine: a systematic review. B J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024:62;882-888.<span><span>¹</span></span></div></div><div><h3>Source of Funding</h3><div>Not applicable.</div></div><div><h3>Type of Study/Design</h3><div>Systematic review (SR).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102165"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144229879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"DOES CALCIUM HYDROXIDE INTERFERE WITH ROOT CANAL SEALER PENETRATION IN DENTINAL TUBULES? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS","authors":"MARIANA DE ALMEIDA BARBOSA ,&nbsp;SANDRA REGINA SANTOS MEYFARTH ,&nbsp;FLÁVIA SENS FAGUNDES TOMAZINHO ,&nbsp;LÍVIA AZEREDO ALVES ANTUNES ,&nbsp;LEONARDO SANTOS ANTUNES ,&nbsp;MARILISA CARNEIRO LEÃO GABARDO","doi":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2024.102046","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2024.102046","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>This systematic review addresses the clinical question: Does calcium hydroxide (CH) paste interfere with endodontic sealer penetration in dentinal tubules?</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An extensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and LILACS electronic databases until June 2022, and it was updated in September 2024. The grey literature was searched through OpenGrey, Google Scholar, and ProQuest. <em>In vitro</em> studies were selected according to eligibility criteria, participants, interventions, study appraisal, and synthesis methods. Two investigators extracted the data extraction and assessed the risk of bias independently. A random-effects model was used for the meta-analysis, evaluating sealer penetration considering root canal cervical, medium, and apical thirds.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Seven studies were included, and 5 were considered for the meta-analysis. One study was classified as a high risk of bias, and the others as a medium risk of bias. The meta-analysis that evaluated resin-based sealer penetration after passive ultrasonic activation showed no statistical differences (<em>P</em> &gt;.05) between the groups in the cervical third (OR: −291.12; 95% CI: −853.26 to 271.03; <em>P</em> &gt;.05). The middle third presented statistical differences between the groups (OR: −240.24; 95% CI: −352.05 to −128.42; <em>P</em> &lt;.05) and the apical third did not (OR: −121.00; 95% CI: −462.60 to 220.60; <em>P</em> &gt;.05). The meta-analysis that evaluated resin-based sealer penetration showed statistical differences between the groups in the cervical third (OR: −249.55; 95% CI: −315.00 to −184.11; <em>P</em> &lt;.05) and the middle third (OR: −195.71; 95% CI: −369.53 to −21.88; <em>P</em> &lt;.05), but not in the apical third (OR: −125.07; 95% CI: −300.58 to 50.45; <em>P</em> &gt;.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>CH paste interfered negatively with the penetration of resin-based sealers in dentinal tubules in the middle third of the root canal.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102046"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on coronary artery disease or metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Yule Su ,&nbsp;Yuhang Cao ,&nbsp;Xingtao Bing ,&nbsp;Chen Chen ,&nbsp;Hongli Yan ,&nbsp;Hongjiao Zhao ,&nbsp;Yilin Wang ,&nbsp;Shixin Liu ,&nbsp;Yuchen Xie ,&nbsp;Chanjuan Li ,&nbsp;Yaqin Wang ,&nbsp;Junhua Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102136","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102136","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Periodontitis is closely related to the occurrence and development of coronary artery disease (CAD) and metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, the role of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in these 2 diseases is still controversial. To investigate the efficacy of NSPT in managing individuals with CAD or MetS and the differences in effects and benefits of NSPT between the 2 patient populations.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Literature was searched in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases from their inception to August 2024. The effect measures were mean differences (<em>MD</em>) and 95% confidence interval (95% <em>CI</em>). Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects models. Subgroup analysis of health status, follow-up time, antibiotic use and periodontitis severity were performed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twenty-one publications involving 1619 subjects were included. Comparing to the control, NSPT significantly reduced the levels of CRP ([<em>MD</em>] -0.61 mg/L; 95% <em>CI</em> -1.11 to -0.12), TNF-α ([<em>MD</em>] -3.48 pg/mL; 95% <em>CI</em> -4.49 to -2.48), IL-6 ([<em>MD</em>] -1.56 pg/mL; 95% <em>CI</em> -2.30 to -0.83), IL-8 ([<em>MD</em>] -1.56 pg/mL; 95% <em>CI</em> -3.95 to -1.59; <em>I²</em> = 56%) and fasting blood glucose ([<em>MD</em>] -5.81 mg/dL; 95% <em>CI</em> -9.96 to -1.67).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Meta-analysis showed that NSPT exerted beneficial effects on CAD by controlling systemic inflammation levels, which was not observed in patients with MetS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102136"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143942306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"AWAKE BRUXISM PREVALENCE ACROSS POPULATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS","authors":"NIKOLA STANISIC ,&nbsp;OVIDIU IONUT SARACUTU ,&nbsp;ANNA COLONNA ,&nbsp;WENDY WU ,&nbsp;DANIELE MANFREDINI ,&nbsp;BIRGITTA HÄGGMAN-HENRIKSON","doi":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102171","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102171","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Bruxism significantly affects oral health, with consequences such as tooth wear and restoration failures. Additionally, it is linked to various risk factors and co-occurring disorders. Unlike sleep bruxism, awake bruxism (AB) is more strongly associated with psychosocial factors. This review aimed to evaluate the prevalence of AB in the general population and specific subpopulations.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The review followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023398868). A literature search in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science until April 8, 2025 identified studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria of reporting AB prevalence in adult populations. Risk of bias was assessed with Joanna Briggs Institute Prevalence Critical Appraisal Tool and a random-effects meta-analysis determined prevalence in various subpopulations.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The search yielded 8,818 records, with 5,408 abstracts screened after duplicate removal. Of these, 4,473 were excluded. Full-text assessment led to the exclusion of 843 articles that did not meet inclusion criteria. A hand search identified 5 additional studies. Ultimately, 94 studies involving 49,163 individuals were included, with 66 studies (39,823 individuals) analyzed in the meta-analysis. In the general population, self-reported “possible” AB had a mean prevalence of 25.9% (95% CI 22.2-29.9), and clinically based “probable” AB 16.0% (95% CI 10.0-24.5). Prevalence was significantly higher in specific subpopulations, such as individuals with temporomandibular disorders (50.0%, 95% CI 41.1-58.9) and systemic conditions (40.1%, 95% CI 31.4-49.5). Risk of bias was mainly related to assessment of AB.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The variability between subpopulations highlights the importance of considering patient-specific factors and a targeted clinical approach in AB management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102171"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144517128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MANAGEMENT OF HYPERSENSITIVITY IN MOLAR INCISOR HYPOMINERALISATION USING PHOTOBIOMODULATION AND SEALANTS IN CHILDREN: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL","authors":"MARWA BARAKA,&nbsp;GHADA ELWARDANI,&nbsp;HAMS HAMED,&nbsp;SARAH I. ZEITOUN","doi":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102159","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jebdp.2025.102159","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Hypersensitivity from Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) negatively affects children's oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) by low-power laser, resin-based (Fisseal), and glass ionomer (Fuji TRIAGE) sealants on hypersensitivity in children with MIH and their impact on OHRQoL.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Forty-five children aged 6-10 with one first permanent molar affected by MIH and hypersensitivity were randomly assigned to 3 groups: Group 1 (<em>n</em> = 15) PBM, Group 2 (<em>n</em> = 15) Fuji TRIAGE, and Group 3 (<em>n</em> = 15) Fisseal. Hypersensitivity was assessed before and 15 minutes postintervention, with follow-ups at 1 week, and 1, 3, and 6 months. Pain and sensitivity were measured using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (FPS) and the Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale (SCASS). OHRQoL was evaluated with the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ8-10).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>No significant differences in SCASS or FPS scores were found between groups. Significant reductions in SCASS and FPS were observed over time (<em>P</em> &lt; .001), with PBM and Fisseal showing notable FPS improvements at 6 months. All groups showed significant OHRQoL improvements (<em>P</em> &lt; .001), particularly Fisseal.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Both glass ionomer and resin-based sealants and PBM are effective in reducing hypersensitivity associated with MIH.</div></div><div><h3>Clinical Significance</h3><div>PBM is a noninvasive therapy for managing hypersensitivity in children with MIH offering an alternative for apprehensive patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48736,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice","volume":"25 3","pages":"Article 102159"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}