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{"title":"An investigation of the validity of the Bedek models and Cameriere-European formula used in dental age prediction in Turkish children.","authors":"Zekiye Şeyma Gümüşboğa, Gülsüm Duruk, Ecem Özdemir, Tuba Aydan, Ayşe Şuara Kırgın","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05166-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05166-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental age estimation is one of the most reliable methods for determining age, commonly used for forensic, criminal, and anthropological purposes. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the precision of the Bedek models and the Cameriere-European Formula (CF) in determinating dental age in a sample of Turkish individuals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective panoramic radiographs of 1018 subjects (497 boys and 521 girls) aged 5-14 years were evaluated using the Bedek models and the CF. The differences between calculated dental age (DA) and chronological age (CA) for each sex and age group were analyzed using the paired sample t-test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The accuracy of the methods used to estimate dental age was determined by calculating the mean absolute error (MAE) based on the proximity of the dental age to the chronological age.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The CF method overestimated CA by 0.1 year in the entire sample. Conversely, the Bedek models tended to overestimate CA, with the three-, four-, and seven-tooth models exhibiting the most significant difference. There was a statistically significant difference between boys and girls in the DA-CA calculation using the CF method in the entire sample. Among the Bedek models, the three- and four-tooth models had the lowest MAE in the entire sample, while the single-tooth model had the highest MAE.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The CF method showed higher accuracy in predicting the age of children living in eastern Turkey compared to the Bedek Models.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1396"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11569600/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A CBCT study of changes in temporomandibular joint morphology with immediate implant placement and immediate loaded full-arch fixed dental prostheses.","authors":"Rundong Zhang, Ziyu Ge, Xinrui Lang, Bo Qiao, Jiayi Chen, Baoding Ye, Yanzhen Zhang","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05187-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05187-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental implants are becoming a popular treatment of choice. Immediate implant placement with immediate loaded full-arch fixed dental prostheses (IPILFFDP) presents an attractive solution for edentulous and partially edentulous patients because of its high success rate, reduction in overall treatment time, and improved esthetics. However, whether it can minimize the risk of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) has not been previously studied.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To quantitatively evaluate the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology changes before and after IPILFFDP, using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twelve participants without TMJ symptoms undergoing IPILFFDP were included in the study. Preoperative and 1-year postoperative assessment of CBCT scans were performed on 18 items related to TMJ and vertical dimensions. Mimics software was used for data analysis. T-test, Pearson, and Spearman correlation analyses were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were no significant differences in bilateral joints between pre and post IPILFFDP. Compared with pre-treatment CBCT, post-treatment CBCT showed a significant increase in posterior joint space. There was an approximately 2 mm increase in the vertical dimension after IPILFFDP, which is correlated with an increase in the medial joint space.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>For patients without TMJ-related signs and symptoms, the IPILFFDP could keep the neuromuscular memory of patient's facial muscles and occlusion, and use adapted centric posture as a guide, which led to more precise restoration of the original jaw position and may shed light in future related clinical studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1392"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11569609/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The optional apex sites for quad zygomatic implant placement in edentulous patients with severe alveolar bone resorption: a CBCT anatomical analysis.","authors":"Jiayi Wang, Bo Chen, Yuexin Zhao, Shaoxia Pan, Xiangliang Xu","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05140-6","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05140-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the difference in bone-implant contact (BIC) and the rate of infratemporal fossa intrusion among different apex sites for quad zygomatic implants (ZIs) design in edentulous patients with severe alveolar bone resorption.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients with maxillary edentulism were evaluated. Alveolar bone resorption was assessed using the Cawood and Howell classification. Participants with Class IV or Class V/VI bone resorption were selected. The zygomatic bone was devided into upper, middle and lower thirds, with four potential implant apex locations identified in each third. Virtual planning for quad ZIs, along with measurements of BIC were performed. Additionally, the occurrence of ZIs intrusion into the infratemporal fossa was examined, and the distance between ZI and orbital cavity was measured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 28 CBCT scans of edentulous patients, encompassing 56 zygomas, were analyzed. Thirty-nine single lateral posterior edentulous jaws were classified into Class IV subgroup, while 17 into Class V/IV subgroup. Among all patients and patients in subgroups, the anterior and posterior ZI exhibited the highest BIC at points A3 and B2, respectively. The average zygomatic BIC at A3 apex point was 18.3 ± 3.9 mm, and that at the B2 apex point was 16.3 ± 5.3 mm. Quad ZIs risk intrusion into the infratemporal fossa when positioned at B2, B3, and at all apex points of the lower zygoma segment. Three anterior ZIs at A3 point show less than 1 mm distance to orbital cavity. Overall, A3 and B1 apex points showed high BIC and low infratemporal intrusion rate for quad ZIs, irrespective of patient's alveolar bone resorption status.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The optional apex point for anterior and posterior quad ZIs is A3 and B1, respectively, regardless of the patients's alveolar bone resorption level. Alveolar bone resorption does not affect the BIC for quad ZIs. Anterior ZI positioned at A3 point may present high risk for orbital penetration and may not be reccomended in a Quad ZI approach.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>The clinical research is registered under the number ChiCTR2100044472.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1393"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11569599/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The interplay between toothbrush stiffness and charcoal-containing dentifrice on the development of enamel topography changes.","authors":"Abdulrahman A Balhaddad, Fatimah Almalki, Raand Altayyar, Riham Alzahrani, Shahad Alotaibi, Laila Al Dehailan, Maria Salem Ibrahim","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05183-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05183-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the in vitro effect of a charcoal-containing dentifrice with different toothbrush stiffness on enamel.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Four main groups were applied: distilled water, conventional fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate^® Total^® 12 Clean Mint Toothpaste), charcoal toothpaste (Colgate^® Total^® Charcoal Toothpaste) and whitening toothpaste (Colgate Total^® Advanced Whitening Toothpaste). Three subgroups for each toothpaste were further included according to the toothbrush bristles' stiffness (soft, medium, and hard). Enamel specimens were subjected to 1,250 and 2,500 cycles of brushing using toothbrushing simulation machine. The average surface roughness change (ΔRa) in nanometer (nm) was measured to estimate the changes following the brushing simulation model. Two-way ANOVA and Tukey tests analyzed the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The type of toothpaste and the bristles' stiffness were determinant factors in increasing the ΔRa value (P = < 0.05). Generally, charcoal and whitening toothpastes with medium and hard bristles yielded higher ΔRa than fluoridated toothpaste and smooth bristles. Following 1,250 cycles of brushing simulation, charcoal toothpaste did not increase the enamel roughness compared to the controls. However, in prolonged brushing via 2,500 cycles of brushing simulation, using bristles with soft stiffness revealed that charcoal toothpaste was associated with increased surface roughness (55.86 ± 41.18 nm), which was statistically significant (P = 0.024) compared to the negative control. Using bristles with medium stiffness showed that the whitening (68.23 ± 48.58 nm) and charcoal (73.62 ± 34.66 nm) toothpastes significantly (P = < 0.05) increased the enamel roughness compared to the conventional toothpaste (36.53 ± 22.56 nm). There was no significant difference among the groups when brushes with hard bristles were used, as all the groups revealed increased enamel roughness.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The use of charcoal and whitening toothpastes increased enamel roughness, particularly with long-term use. The effect of bristle stiffness on enamel roughness was found to vary depending on the type of toothpaste used.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1394"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11569616/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dentinal tubule occlusion effects of dipotassium oxalate and diode laser combination: a single-blind in vitro study.","authors":"Ömer Birkan Ağralı, Eser Elemek, Canan Güler Kılıç, Semra Ünal, Çiğdem Doğan, Hatice Selin Güngörmek, Hare Gürsoy, Leyla Kuru","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05207-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05207-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) affects many patients. Various therapeutic options have been devised to alleviate this condition by achieving dentinal tubules (DT) occlusion. This research aimed to investigate the effects of dipotassium oxalate-containing mouthwash, diode laser and their combination on DT occlusion.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty dentin samples were obtained from 20 human single-rooted third molars, 40 dentin specimens were obtained, and exposed DT were created in vitro. They were assigned into four groups: Group 1 (n = 10), the control group where no treatment was applied; Group 2 (n = 10), a mouthwash with a 1.4% dipotassium oxalate was applied twice for 60 s during a 5-day period in a shaker at 100 rpm; Group 3 (n = 10), a combination of the same mouthwash and an 810 nm diode laser at an output power of 0.25 W in continuous mode was applied for 60 s without contact at a distance of 3-4 mm; and Group 4 (n = 10), only a diode laser with the same protocol was applied. Occlusion of the DT was observed by scanning electron microscopy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed occlusion of the DT in all treatment groups; however, the effects were more pronounced in the combined treatment group (Group 3). Compared with the test groups, the control group had significantly more open DT in 100 µm² (p < 0.01). The difference between the Group 2 and Group 4 was not significant (p > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>DT occlusion was achieved via the use of a mouthwash containing 1.4% dipotassium oxalate and an 810 nm diode laser. However, the combination resulted in the greatest results and therefore may be utilized in individuals with DH.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1395"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11569597/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of different polishing systems on surface roughness and gloss values of single-shade resin composites.","authors":"Hanife Altınışık, Esra Özyurt","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05163-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05163-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate variations in the surface roughness and gloss of different single-shade resin composites after polishing with a range of systems.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In total, 120 specimens were prepared from three different types of single-shade resin composites (supra-nanospherical-Omnichroma, nanohybrid-Charisma Diamond One, and microhybrid- Essentia Universal). The specimens were placed in distilled water and stored at 37 °C for 24 h. Each resin composite (n = 40) was divided into four groups (n = 10) according to the finishing/polishing (F/P) system: Mylar strip (control), Sof-Lex (multi-step), Twist Dia (two-step), and OneGloss (one-step). Surface roughness and gloss were measured. Surface characteristics were evaluated by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and a scanning electron microscope (SEM). A two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's honestly significant difference test were used for statistical analysis (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among all the composites, both the highest surface roughness and lowest gloss values were obtained in the groups treated with the OneGloss polishing system (p < 0.05). Compared with all the composites, Omnichroma had the lowest surface roughness and highest gloss values (except Twist Dia) both unpolished and after polishing with all the F/P systems (p < 0.05). All composites treated with the Twist Dia F/P system had similar gloss values. The results of the AFM and SEM analyses were consistent with the surface roughness measurements.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The gloss values of both the microhybrid and nanohybrid composites after F/P using the two-step system was superior to that of the traditional multistep system. The surface of the supra-nanofilled resin-based composite was smoother than that of both the microhybrid and nanohybrid composites.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1391"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11568551/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hyperuricemia and elevated uric acid/creatinine ratio are associated with stages III/IV periodontitis: a population-based cross-sectional study (NHANES 2009-2014).","authors":"Yueqi Chen, Peipei Lu, Chuyin Lin, Song Li, Yufan Zhu, Jiaying Tan, Yinghong Zhou, Ting Yu","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05173-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05173-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To explore the association between hyperuricemia and having periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A representative cross-sectional dataset of 10,158 adults was extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2014. The association between hyperuricemia (the primary exposure) and having periodontitis (outcome) were evaluated using weighted logistic regression models. Serum uric acid (UA) levels and the UA to creatinine (UA/Cr) ratio were used as secondary exposures. Their associations with the diagnosis periodontitis were analyzed using weighted logistic regression or restricted cubic spline regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of Stages III/IV periodontitis was 47.7% among individuals with hyperuricemia and 37.4% among those without. After adjustment, individuals with hyperuricemia had 0.281 times higher odds of developing Stages III/IV periodontitis compared to those without hyperuricemia (adjusted OR = 1.286, 95% CI = 1.040 to 1.591, P = 0.024). The increased odds could be explained by a linear relationship with the serum UA/Cr ratio and a U-shaped relationship with serum UA levels. Each unit increase in the serum UA/Cr ratio was associated with 0.048 times higher odds of developing Stages III/IV periodontitis (adjusted OR = 1.048, 95% CI = 1.008 to 1.088, P = 0.021). Additionally, each 1 mg/dL increase in serum UA was associated with 0.156 times higher odds (adjusted OR = 1.156, 95% CI = 1.009 to 1.323, P = 0.038) of developing Stages III/IV periodontitis when UA levels were greater than 5.9 mg/dL, but 0.118 times lower odds when UA levels were 5.9 mg/dL or lower (adjusted OR = 0.882, 95% CI = 0.790 to 0.984, P = 0.027). Sensitivity analyses validated the robustness of the findings.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study provides the first direct evidence that hyperuricemia is associated with Stages III/IV periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>Hyperuricemia may represent a new potential comorbidity of periodontitis, possibly contributing directly or indirectly to the disease burden in patients with periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial number: </strong>Not applicable.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1389"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11566428/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outstretching challenges for rehabilitation of a mucormycotic case-a digitally designed patient-specific implant approach in the recent era.","authors":"Ankita Pathak, Mithilesh Dhamande, Bhushan Mundada, Anjali Bhoyar, Seema Sathe, Smruti Gujjelwar, Shubham Tawade, Aashish Gupta, Prasanna Sonar","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05099-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05099-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Reconstruction of maxillofacial defects is challenging due to the region's complex anatomy. During the COVID-19 era, many patients lost their maxilla and chewing efficiency as a result of Mucormycosis. In such cases, custom-designed implants offer a graftless solution for seemingly hopeless situations. This case report aims at miraculous dental transformation utilizing the Patient Specific Implant (PSI) approach.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 64-year-old male patient presented to the Prosthodontics Department with the chief complaint of missing teeth. He had been struggling with chewing for two years due to a post-mucormycotic maxillary jaw. A CT scan was obtained to evaluate and investigate the affected site. After a comprehensive diagnosis, the treatment of choice was a patient-specific implant decided using 3D printing technology. Reconstructing maxillofacial defects poses significant challenges due to the region's intricate anatomy, as well as its aesthetic and functional implications. The use of pre-formed alloplastic implants and autogenous grafts often leads to complications such as resorption, infection, and displacement. However, recent technological advances have made it possible to fabricate customized patient-specific implants (PSIs) through computer modeling, offering new opportunities for reconstructive surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case report demonstrates the dental management of post-mucormycotic patients with specially designed implants, customized according to the availability and anatomy of the bone in the entire head region. The absence of complications during follow-up, conducted at 15, 30, 45, and 90 days, and subsequently monthly for two years, highlights the success of this approach. Evaluation parameters included infection, soft tissue recovery, wound separation, masticatory efficiency, stability of the prosthesis, and aesthetic outcomes. The positive outcomes observed at follow-up appointments emphasize the viability and effectiveness of patient-specific implants in addressing maxillary defects caused by post-mucormycosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1383"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11566662/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of virtual reality glasses with integrated sign language in reducing dental anxiety during pulpotomy in children with hearing impairment: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Reem Moustafa Salama, Laila Moustafa El-Habashy, Sarah Ibrahim Zeitoun","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05129-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05129-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Children with hearing impairment (HI) face communication challenges during dental procedures due to hearing loss. Studies suggest that distraction techniques, like virtual reality (VR), can effectively divert their focus from stressful stimuli, resulting in a more comfortable dental experience. The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of distracting children with moderate to severe (HI) with virtual reality glasses that show cartoons in sign language during pulpotomy treatment compared to conventional management techniques.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty children aged five to seven participated in a randomized controlled parallel two-arm clinical trial-the type of behavioral management employed determined which two groups children were randomly placed into. Group I (Study group) used virtual reality glasses as a diversion, while Group II (Control group) used the conventional behavior management approach. Local anesthesia was administrated, and a pulpotomy procedure was performed on the selected tooth, followed by stainless steel crown restoration (SSC). There were three methods used to assess dental anxiety before and after the procedure: the physiological method, which used heart rate (HR); the objective measure, which used the Venham Clinical Anxiety Scale (VCAS); and the subjective measure, which used the modified Facial Affective Scale (FAS). An independent t-test was employed for HR analysis of the difference between the groups as a continuous variable. The Pearson Chi-square test assessed differences between groups for categorical variables, such as (VCAS) (FAS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant differences were found in mean (HR) or (VCAS) between the two groups throughout the procedures: during local anesthesia (p = 0.659, 0.282), pulpotomy (p = 0.482, 0.451), and stainless steel crown preparation (p = 0.090, 0.284). Anxiety levels by (FAS) remained statistically comparable between the two groups before and after the procedures (p = 0.507, 0.749), respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The use of VR glasses revealed no significant advantages in managing children with HI during the dental visit compared to the conventional method of child behavior management.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>The trial was prospectively enrolled on 11/11/2023 under the identification number NCT06153823 on ClinicalTrials.gov.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1388"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11566474/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of oxyresveratrol under in vitro lipopolysaccharide-induced periodontitis environment.","authors":"Ju Ri Ye, Seung Hwan Park, Sang Wook Kang, Kyu Hwan Kwack, Yong Kwon Chae, Hyo-Seol Lee, Sung Chul Choi, Ok Hyung Nam","doi":"10.1186/s12903-024-05128-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12903-024-05128-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Oxyresveratrol is the main constituent of mulberries and has many bioactive properties beneficial to human health. The purpose of this study was to assess the anti-inflammatory effects of oxyresveratrol on in vitro periodontitis model.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Human periodontal ligament cells were treated with oxyresveratrol (0, 10, and 20 µg/mL) for 72 h. Cell viability and flow cytometry assays were performed. To investigate anti-inflammatory effect of oxyresveratrol on periodontal inflammation, nitric oxide production under lipopolysaccharide stimulation was assessed. Next, expression of biomarkers associated periodontal inflammation was evaluated. Scratch wound assay was performed to evaluate cell migration/proliferation potential of oxyresveratrol under lipopolysaccharide stimulation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Periodontal ligament cell toxicity was not observed in oxyresveratrol treatment. Oxyresveratrol treatment significantly inhibited nitric oxide production and reduced MMP-2, MMP-9, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8 expressions after lipopolysaccharide stimulation. Regarding cell migration/proliferation, open wound area in oxyresveratrol (33.28 ± 6.80%) was the lowest (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Within the limits of this study, oxyresveratrol inhibited lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in periodontal ligament cells and promoted periodontal ligament cell migration/proliferation. These findings suggest that oxyresveratrol could be valuable for the management of periodontal diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":9072,"journal":{"name":"BMC Oral Health","volume":"24 1","pages":"1382"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11566898/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}