{"title":"[Wound healing of the oral mucosa: process, factors affecting healing and complications].","authors":"J E Bergsma","doi":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.03.23076","DOIUrl":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.03.23076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The oral mucosa is made up of an epithelium supported by the lamina propria and the submucosa. When the mucosa is damaged, wound healing is characterized by distinct, sequential phases. How does the healing process proceed? Both primary and secondary wound healing, encompasses haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling. Secondary healing also involves a granulation phase to cover the wound. Saliva and the oral microbiome play a role in the healing process, too. Smoking, certain systemic disorders and medication can have a negative effect on the healing process.</p>","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"131 3","pages":"101-105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140029682","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}
J Schilte-Praagman, B A C van Dijk, M T Brands, M H Frank, V E P P Lemmens, M A W Merkx
{"title":"","authors":"J Schilte-Praagman, B A C van Dijk, M T Brands, M H Frank, V E P P Lemmens, M A W Merkx","doi":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.03.23082","DOIUrl":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.03.23082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>For years, cancer has been one of the diseases that causes the greatest disease burden in the Netherlands. Cancer does not only have a huge impact on patients and their loved ones, but also on society and healthcare. If the number of cancer patients increases further in the coming years, this impact will only aggravate. This development will also impact dental practice. It is therefore important to assess what awaits us in the coming years. Both with regard to supporting and treating (former) oncology patients. Forinstance, detecting secondary effects of cancer treatments such as oral mucositis and medication- and radiation-related jaw necrosis, as well as the early detection of oral cavity carcinomas and sun-related skin damage on the lips and face. Based on this, plans can be made to meet the demand for dental care as well as possible and to reduce the impact of cancer for both the individual patient and for society as a whole.</p>","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"131 3","pages":"121-126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140029679","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":"De beoordeling van het endodontische fundament","authors":"A. Georgiou, M. Jansen, S. van der Waal","doi":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23043","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"87 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139804469","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":"De beoordeling van het endodontische fundament","authors":"A. Georgiou, M. Jansen, S. van der Waal","doi":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23043","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139864506","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 assessment of the endodontic foundation].","authors":"A C Georgiou, M Jansen, S V van der Waal","doi":"10.5177/2024.02.23043","DOIUrl":"10.5177/2024.02.23043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The diagnosis of an endodontic disease requires thorough research, collecting both clinical and radiographic information. The clinical examination includes history taking, visual inspection of the tooth and surrounding tissues, palpation of the soft and hard tissues, periodontal examination and percussion. The radiographic examination provides valuable information, but can never stand alone in arriving at a diagnosis. It is important to link the findings of the radiographic examination to other information. Sometimes, invasive examination is necessary, during which the coronal restoration is removed to allow better assessment of the tooth. This can provide additional information about the presence of caries, fractures, leakage of the restoration or other reasons for failure of the initial root canal treatment. A good diagnosis is essential for planning successful follow-up treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"131 2","pages":"51-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693600","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":"[Root canal post for build-up restorations: necessary or redundant?]","authors":"W A Fokkinga, L A Jongsma, C M Kreulen","doi":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23051","DOIUrl":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of root canal posts is to obtain additional retention for build-up restorations of endodontically treated teeth so they can be functionally reconstructed. Due to developments in adhesive dentistry and a lack of clinical evidence, root canal posts are used less and less. Currently, the advice of the European Society of Endodontology is to use a root canal post only in front teeth and premolars in the absence of remaining coronal dentine walls. It is important to avoid additional preparation when placing a root canal post, because this causes (additional) weakness of the tooth. The loss of dental tissue due to preparation cannot be compensated for by placing a post.</p>","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"131 2","pages":"59-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693598","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":"[Post-endodontic restoration: a direct or indirect restoration?]","authors":"M C F M de Kuijper, M M M Gresnigt","doi":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23049","DOIUrl":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>When restoring an endodontically treated tooth, it is important to preserve the pericervical dentin so it is resistant especially to lateral forces occurring during mastication. When little pericervical dentin is seen to be present, an adhesive restoration is indicated. Tooth survival of endodontically treated teeth restored with adhesive direct and indirect restorations varies between 90.5% and 95.0% after 5 years. Deciding between a direct or an indirect restoration depends above all on the possibility to predictably restore the anatomy and on gloss retention. Because endodontically treated teeth are vulnerable to lateral forces, control of these forces after direct or indirect restoration is important. This can be achieved by a reduction in the steepness of the cuspal slope and/or by covering the cusps with the restorative material.</p>","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"131 2","pages":"67-74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693597","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}
G-H E Tjakkes, J Zweer, R C W Vochteloo, A W J van Pelt
{"title":"[Root resection: tooth preservation by targeting the root of the problem].","authors":"G-H E Tjakkes, J Zweer, R C W Vochteloo, A W J van Pelt","doi":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23067","DOIUrl":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.02.23067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>When problems occur in multirooted teeth, such as persistent endodontic problems following endodontic treatment, problems involving fracture or furcation, extraction may be decided on. However, removal of the tooth will result in loss of occlusal units and the alveolar process. By removing the compromised root and preserving the healthy part, the tooth can remain functional, but only after restorative treatment. A correct indication or diagnosis, a properly performed endodontic, restorative and surgical treatment and proper follow-up are mandatory for a successful treatment outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"131 2","pages":"75-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693599","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 challenging dental treatment of a patient with spinal muscular atrophy].","authors":"T Kurpez, H S Brand","doi":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.01.23077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5177/ntvt.2024.01.23077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>After a fall from his wheelchair, a 23-year-old wheelchair-dependent patient with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 was initially seen by an emergency dentist, who repositioned and splinted the luxated teeth number 31 and 32. For stabilization, the patient was subsequently referred to a centre for special dental care. In the past, few treatments had been carried out on the patient. A jaw defect and very limited mouth opening compromised dental treatment. In addition, due to the muscle disease, the patient had respiratory and breathing problems, for which he used respiratory equipment. This case describes the importance of a multidisciplinary team in the treatment of patients with spinal muscular atrophy, and the options for performing minimally invasive dental treatment, where the priority is a painless dentition.</p>","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"131 1","pages":"10-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139405562","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 level of knowledge of master's dental students in the Netherlands and Flanders about matrix metalloproteinases].","authors":"M L Pinke, W E Kaman-van Zanten, H S Brand","doi":"10.5177/ntvt.2024.01.23074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5177/ntvt.2024.01.23074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are enzymes involved in the remodelling and degradation of the extracellular matrix, which is essential for maintaining healthy oral tissues. It is therefore important for dental students to know the role of MMPs in biological processes and diseases. Using a questionnaire, a cross-sectional study was conducted among master's dental students from 3 universities in the Netherlands and Belgium. The general level of knowledge about MMPs of the 80 respondents was predominantly low (91.3%). Significant differences were observed among students from the various dental schools, with students from the University of Groningen and Ghent University scoring significantly higher than those from the Academic Centre for Dentistry in Amsterdam (ACTA). Gender was associated with a few questions on the relationship between MMPs and dentistry, with female students achieving higher scores. Improving dental curricula regarding MMPs and their role in dental processes seems warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":74255,"journal":{"name":"Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde","volume":"131 1","pages":"15-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139405565","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}