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{"title":"Evaluation of positions of four lingula shapes for mandibular ramus surgery.","authors":"Kun-Jung Hsu, Pei-Jung Chen, Han-Sheng Chen, Kun-Tsung Lee, Chun-Ming Chen","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1521227","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2024.1521227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The lingula is an important landmark for conducting certain mandibular surgery procedures, such as sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) and intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO). The purpose of this study was to investigate the location of the lingula in both horizontal and vertical planes among four different shapes of the mandibular ramus.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ninety patients, 60 female and 30 male, underwent cone beam computed tomography scans to evaluate the measurements of the lingula tip (Li) in relation to the anterior border (AB), posterior border (PB), sigmoid notch (SN), and inferior border (IB) of the ramus. The proportional relationship of the Li in both the horizontal and vertical planes is indicated by the Li-AB/AB-PB ratio and Li-SN/SN-IB. lingula shapes were categorized into triangular, truncated, nodular, and assimilated shapes. Statistical analyses were performed to compare the variations in the measurements between different shapes of lingula and genders.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean Li-AB distance was 18.88 mm, and it was determined to be significantly greater with the truncated shape when compared to the other three shapes. The mean Li-PB distance was 15.23 mm, with no significant differences observed among the four shapes. The mean Li-AB/AB-PB ratio was found to be 55.3%. The truncated shape had a ratio of 57.2%, which was significantly higher compared to the nodular shape (54%) and assimilated shape (50.4%). The mean distance was 19.95 mm for the Li-SN and 31.34 mm for the Li-IB. There was no significant difference in these distances among the 4 lingula shapes. The mean Li-SN/SN-IB ratio was 38.5%. There were no significant differences in measurements between male and female.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Significant differences were observed in the 4 lingula shapes in relation to the Li position, which was situated superiorly and posteriorly to the central point of the ramus. Therefore, it is crucial to take into account the differences in lingula shapes during SSRO and IVRO procedures on the ramus.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1521227"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11747430/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Instagram's impact on dental consumers: analyzing toothpaste hashtags.","authors":"Khalifa S Al-Khalifa, Rasha AlSheikh, Basmah O Alakloby, Hind M Alharbi, Razan F Alghamdi, Saqib Ali, Laila Al Dehailan","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1420500","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2024.1420500","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Toothbrushing is the basic step in maintaining oral hygiene and managing caries. The type of toothpaste used, combined with effective toothbrushing techniques, significantly influences oral health outcomes. Information shared on social media platforms can create awareness, generate interest, and influence perceptions regarding toothpaste brands and their benefits. This raised the necessity to comprehensively understand the influence of social media, particularly Instagram, on consumer decision-making processes and behavior related to toothpaste selection.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>to explore toothpaste-related content on Instagram by addressing this gap and highlighting the characteristics of the top-performing toothpaste posts. Method: data were acquired for the \"Top 12 posts\" for each selected hashtag listed by the Instagram search algorithm. The contents of each post, including the number of likes, number of followers, content type, poster role, post content, post theme, post type, and account type were collected. Moreover, whether the poster was a dentist, patient, or dental interest group was identified. Data was then analyzed using SPSS with a statistical significance level set at <i>p</i> = .05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study analyzed a total of 1,054,985 posts revealing varying levels of engagement and content characteristics. Notably, the #Toothpaste hashtag garnered the highest number of posts, while #ToothpasteNatural had the lowest. Posts were predominantly promotional (61.1%) compared to educational (38.9%), with marketing being the primary theme. Educational content attracted significantly more engagement, with more likes/views and comments than promotional content. Additionally, the role of the poster influenced content type, with patients and dentists associated more with educational content, while dental interest groups and companies favored promotional material. However, there was no significant difference in the accuracy of claims between educational and promotional content.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Instagram shapes consumer behavior in toothpaste selection, with promotional content dominating despite higher engagement with educational posts. Limited fact-based content highlights the need for stricter regulations and increased contributions from dental professionals to improve oral health education.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1420500"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11747421/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors influencing salivary lactate dehydrogenase levels in oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral potentially malignant disorders.","authors":"Rosa María López-Pintor, José González-Serrano, Carmen Vallina, Katerina Ivaylova Serkedzhieva, Leire Virto, Paula Nuevo, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio, Margarita Iniesta, Tania Rodríguez Santamarta, Paloma Lequerica Fernández, Óscar Iglesias Velázquez, Gonzalo Hernández, Juan Carlos de Vicente","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1525936","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2024.1525936","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Salivary Lactate Dehydrogenase (sLDH) levels seem to be higher in patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) and Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD) than a control group (CG).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Case-control study. Patients with OPMD [oral leukoplakia (OL) and oral lichen planus (OLP)] and OSCC who attended two services in Spain were selected. sLDH in saliva was measured. Epidemiological, periodontal and specific variables related to OPMD and OSCC were collected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 92 patients were included: 12 with OSCC, 51 with OPMD (17 OL and 34 OLP), and 29 controls. sLDH values were higher in the OSCC, followed by the OPMD and CG groups, although no significant differences were observed. In the OSCC group, larger tumor size was associated with higher sLDH levels. In the OLP group, sLDH values were higher in patients with symptomatic lesions than in patients with only white lesions, but not significantly. No associations were observed between sLDH and the type of OL (homogeneous vs. non-homogeneous) and the degree of dysplasia. When analyzing periodontal variables among OSCC, OPMD and CG, periodontal probing depth (PPD) and bleeding on probing were significantly higher in the OSCC group, while the plaque index was higher in OPMD patients. The linear regression model for sLDH in the total group identified age and PPD as significant predictors of sLDH levels.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Although sLDH values were higher in OSCC and OPMD patients than in a CG, the results do not support the use of sLDH as a reliable prognostic biomarker of malignancy. Future studies need to consider other factors that may influence sLDH levels, such as age and periodontal status.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1525936"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11747469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Co-designing a film showcasing the dental experiences of community returners (ex-offenders).","authors":"Joelle Booth, Heather McMullen, Andrea Rodriguez, Vanessa Muirhead","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1391438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2024.1391438","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The oral health of over 90,000 individuals in UK prisons is four times worse than the general population. A recent scoping review on the oral health of prisoners inside the justice system highlighted the lack of research about what happens when they transition out of prison to become community returners.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To co-design a film to showcase the dental experiences of community returners before and after they transition out of prison, change perceptions and inform oral health research priorities.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This action research involved five community returners, recruited through third sector organisations, who attended virtual workshops. Participants in the first workshop designed the storyboard; community returners incorporated their own stories into fictional characters to portray their lived experiences. They developed the character stories and wrote the script in the second workshop. A community film production company produced the film and used professional actors who had contact with the justice system to depict the characters in the film.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final film, titled \"My Story, My Words, My Mouth\" explored themes such as self-care oral health behaviours, dental care provision in prison, access to healthcare, stigmatisation, disclosure and improving oral health to support societal reintegration. The film was screened at an open event for stakeholders and included a question-and-answer session and recorded videos where viewers shared their feedback to inform future research projects.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Co-design can be an empowering platform to hear the voices of community returners. Using the medium of film an oral health promotion tool can build understanding about the oral health needs of underrepresented groups. This egalitarian and power-sharing approach can also provoke critical discussion and actively involve underrepresented people in research that impacts their lives to develop strategies, to set priorities and improve their oral health.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1391438"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11743650/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of clear aligners treatment in growing patients: a systematic review.","authors":"Vincenzo D'Antò, Vittoria De Simone, Silvia Caruso, Paolo Bucci, Rosa Valletta, Roberto Rongo, Rosaria Bucci","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1512838","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2024.1512838","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In recent years, the use of Clear aligners (CA) has been diffused among children and adolescents. This systematic review aimed to summarize the literature regarding the effects of CA therapy in growing patients, including dentoalveolar and skeletal effects, periodontal changes, and quality of life measurements.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An electronic search on four databases was performed until September 2023, and studies including patients <18 years, treated with CA were selected. Studies with less than 10 patients and <i>in vitro</i>/laboratory studies were excluded. Study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were independently performed by two reviewers. The \"Risk of Bias 2\" (RoB 2) and the \"Risk of Bias in Non-randomized Studies of Interventions\" (ROBINS-I) tools were applied to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. Due to the heterogeneity in methodologies and outcomes encountered in the included studies, a qualitative synthesis of the results was provided.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>The search resulted in 32 papers (3 RCTs), with sample sizes ranging between 15 and 113. The overall risk of bias in the RCT was low, while the risk of bias in the non-RCT ranged between moderate and serious for most of the included studies. Dentoskeletal and periodontal effects were the most frequently reported outcomes. The most common comparison group was multibracket fixed therapy, while only 5 studies had an untreated control group. Significant changes in the transversal maxillary arch width after treatment with CA were reported in some studies. However, while dentoalveolar effects have been reported consistently, controversial findings were found regarding the changes in skeletal bases after treatment with CA. Concerning the results on the sagittal plane, the current literature does not support the effectiveness of CA with mandibular advancement features in correcting dentoskeletal Class II, compared to traditional functional orthopedic appliances. In the short-term evaluation, periodontal variables and bacterial levels seemed to be better controlled during CA therapy, compared to the fixed multibracket therapy. With regard to quality of life measurements, there are inconsistent findings to support differences between CA therapy and fixed multibracket appliances. Nevertheless, additional high-quality studies are required to formulate more reliable conclusions.</p><p><strong>Systematic review registration: </strong>https://osf.io/wmerq.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1512838"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11744020/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An overview of artificial intelligence based automated diagnosis in paediatric dentistry.","authors":"Suba B Rajinikanth, Densingh Samuel Raj Rajkumar, Akshay Rajinikanth, Ponsekar Abraham Anandhapandian, Bhuvaneswarri J","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1482334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2024.1482334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is a subfield of computer science with the goal of creating intelligent machines (1) Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence. In machine learning a datasets are used for training diagnostic algorithms. This review comprehensively explains the applications of AI in the diagnosis in paediatric dentistry. The online database searches were performed between 25th May 2024 to 1st July 2024. Original research studies that focus on the automated diagnosis or predicted the outcome in Paediatric dentistry using AI were included in this review. AI is being used in varied domains of paediatric dentistry like diagnosis of supernumerary and submerged teeth, early diagnosis of dental caries, diagnosis of dental plaques, assessment of bone age, forensic dentistry and preventive oral dental healthcare kit. The field of AI, deep machine learning and CNN's is an upcoming and newer area, with new developments this will open up areas for more sophisticated algorithms in multiple layers to predict accurately, when compared to experienced Paediatric dentists.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1482334"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11703950/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing intraoral radiographic technique: introducing \"Nallan's Lines\".","authors":"Nallan Csk Chaitanya, Vivek Padmanabhan, Md Sofiqul Islam, Nada Tawfig Hashim, Riham Mohammed, Neeharika Satyajyothi Allam, Jouma Jalal Omar, Ahmed Zakaria, Shaga Pranathi, Mamindla Apoorva","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1498117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2024.1498117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Intraoral radiography remains the most widely employed dental radiographic technique for producing geometrically accurate images with minimal distortion and magnification. Despite its common use in the dental office, incorrect projection geometry can be challenging leading to image distortions. To mitigate these inaccuracies specific radiographic landmarks on the face are utilized during periapical radiography. Nallan's lines, proposed in this study may address the perpetual issue.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>In this cross over study, the participants were divided into 2 groups, Group A and Group B comprising nine in the each group. The bisecting angle technique was performed by the participants using a gyroscopic device fitted with a LASER with (Study subjects) and without (Controls) utilizing Nallan's lines on a selected group of teeth using a phantom model. Subsequent images were compared with those images obtained by an oral radiologist using the same model for geometric distortions of the images. This comparative analysis aimed to identify potential geometric distortions within the generated images.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A paired <i>t</i>-test was employed to compare the mean length and breadth of teeth before and after radiographic training. Additionally, a McNemar Test was used to assess the impact of Nallan's lines on technical errors. Both analyses revealed statistically significant improvements post-training (<i>p</i> < 0.01). To determine if radiographic training affected the performance of volunteers and specialists, a Chi-Square Test was conducted to compare error rates. No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups, both before and after training.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The adoption of Nallan's lines may enhance the accuracy and quality of intraoral radiographic images. By adhering to this geometric framework dental practitioners can minimize geometric distortions and thereby repeated radiographic exposures of patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1498117"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11695278/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142934204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Palatal rugae assessment using plaster model and dental scan: a cross-sectional comparative analysis.","authors":"Laura Roselli, Federica Mele, Carmela Suriano, Valeria Santoro, Roberto Catanesi, Massimo Petruzzi","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1456377","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2024.1456377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Due to their consistent and individualistic patterns, palatal rugae (PR) are used in forensic dentistry as an ancillary method for personal identification. This study aimed to compare the impression of the PR obtained with the classic alginate impression and casting of the plaster model with the impression of the palate made with an intraoral scanner. Both impressions were compared with each other and with the photograph of the palatal rugae.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this study, 19 patients (6 men, 13 women; mean age 28.6 years) were selected. Two different impressions were taken from the maxillae of the participants: a conventional impression using alginate impression material, and an optical impression using an intraoral scanner. The impressions obtained were compared with each other and with the photograph of the palatine rugae of each enrolled patient, using FaceComp™ software. The parameters assessed included absolute and relative distances, perimeters, areas, shape factors, and moments. The statistical analysis was conducted using Python 3.9.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data from digital and plaster models were comparable across all six parameters used by the software. The coefficients of correlation and determination were strong to very strong for all six parameters assessed, with no statistically significant differences detected between the two methods of palatal rugae impression.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both digital and traditional methods were equally reliable in capturing palatal rugae patterns. The use of FaceComp™ software facilitated accurate comparison and personal identification through the alignment of the preidentified landmarks. Further studies are required to enhance the speed and precision of image acquisition and comparison for broader application in personal identification.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1456377"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11696279/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142934211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of glove integrity across various dental specialties in a dental school setting.","authors":"Mohammed Amjed Alsaegh, Mohammed Farooq AlSiraj, Ahmed Naji Alsadoon, Omar Soufi, Okba Mahmoud, Sudhir Rama Varma","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1496918","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2024.1496918","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the integrity of non-sterile, powder-free latex gloves used by dental students in various dental specialties.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study involved dental students from Ajman University who provided gloves during various dental specialty procedures. A total of 177 pairs of latex examination powder-free gloves were included and categorized as follows: 43 pairs (24.3%) were used in operative dentistry, 30 pairs (16.9%) in oral surgery, 28 pairs (15.8%) in endodontics, 24 pairs (13.6%) in periodontics, 21 pairs (11.9%) in pedodontics, 13 pairs (7.3%) in prosthodontics, and 18 pairs (10.2%) as control gloves. After use, glove integrity was assessed with a modified water leak test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Perforations were identified in 72 cases (40.7%) of gloves, distributed as follows: 22 cases (51.2%) in operative dentistry, 12 cases (40.0%) in oral surgery, 11 cases (39.3%) in endodontics, 11 cases (45.8%) in periodontics, 10 cases (47.6%) in pedodontics, 5 cases (38.5%) in prosthodontics, and 1 case (5.5%) in the control group. There were no statistically significant differences in the loss of glove integrity among different dental specialty procedures (χ² = 11.899, <i>p</i> = 0.064) or among different glove usage durations (χ² = 1.732, <i>p</i> = 0.785). However, the location of perforations in the experimental groups was statistically significant (χ² = 34.427, <i>p</i> < 0.001). The most common locations were the right thumb (<i>n</i> = 18; 13.7%) and the right index finger (<i>n</i> = 17; 13%), with no perforations in the left ring finger and only one perforation in the left little finger (<i>n</i> = 1, 0.08%). There was a statistically significant correlation between the anticipated and actual presence of defects (χ² = 32.875, <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study found a high rate of glove perforations during dental procedures by undergraduate students, especially in the right thumb and index finger. To reduce cross-infection risks, strict protocols like double gloving, frequent glove changes, and covering wounds with plaster are recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1496918"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11688468/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142916741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The immediate pain relief of low-level laser therapy for burning mouth syndrome: a retrospective study of 94 cases.","authors":"Wenxin Mu, Shanshan Li, Qian Lu, Juan Wang, Xiaoan Tao","doi":"10.3389/froh.2024.1458329","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2024.1458329","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Significance: </strong>Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic orofacial pain disorder that seriously affects quality of life of patients. In recent years, Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been regarded as an important innovation in pain management, but there is insufficient evidence of its effectiveness in patients with painful BMS. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of LLLT for immediate pain relief due to BMS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included 94 BMS patients that were treated with an intraoral semiconductor laser (635 nm, 100 mW/cm²). Pain was self-assessed before and immediately after LLLT sessions using a 0-to-10 visual analogue scale (VAS). Paired-samples <i>t</i>-test and multivariable binary logistic regression were used to analyze overall efficacy and its influencing factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After standardized LLLT session, 71.3% of patients reported an immediate pain decrease. Compared to pre-LLLT treatment, the VAS immediately post-LLLT was significantly reduced (<i>P</i> < 0.001). Mean post-LLLT VAS reduction was 2.2 ± 2.0, equivalent to 39.9% of the initial pain level. Meanwhile, low VAS before treatment, history of smoking or alcohol, xerostomia, and gingival lesions correlated with worse LLLT efficacy. There were no side effects or adverse reactions were noticed by the practitioner or reported by the patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>LLLT may provide non-pharmacological, non-invasive, side-effect-free, and rapid pain relief for painful BMS patients. No baseline characteristics affecting overall efficiency were found except for VAS before treatment, history of smoking or alcohol, xerostomia, and gingival lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"5 ","pages":"1458329"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11688308/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142916743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}