{"title":"[Construction of the evaluation index system for nursing quality management in outpatient dental clinics based on the structure-process-outcome model].","authors":"Jingyi Wei, Fan Liu, Chunxia Yang, Jingjun Wang, Yonghong Ma, Jinrong Yang, Jingying Xie, Lisheng Xu","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025017","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to construct an evaluation index system for nursing quality management in outpatient dental clinics based on the structure-process-outcome model and provide an objective standard for the evaluation of nursing quality in outpatient dental clinics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Through literature review, multi-subject interviews, and expert meetings, the first draft of the evaluation index for nursing quality management in outpatient dental clinics was formulated. The Delphi method was adopted to select and invite 15 experts in the fields of hospital infection management, nursing management, and specialized oral care from across the country to modify the first draft.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The positive coefficients of the experts in the two rounds of consultation were 86.7% and 92.3%, respectively. The total authority coefficients of the experts were 0.791 and 0.717, respectively. The mean scores of the importance and feasibility of the third-level indices in the two rounds of consultation were all ≥4.333; the coefficients of variation were all ≤0.150; and the Kendall's coordination coefficients were 0.308 and 0.184 respectively, with <i>P</i><0.05 for all. These results indicated that the experts were motivated to participate in this study. They recognized the importance and feasibility of the overall items in this index system, and their opinions were relatively consistent. Finally, an evaluation index system, which included 3 first-level indices, 7 second-level indices, 22 third-level indices, and 69 index connotations, for nursing quality management in outpatient dental clinics was determined. The weights of the three first-level indicators were all 0.333. Patient satisfaction (0.076, outcome dimension), hand hygiene (0.061, outcome dimension), chair care ratio (0.057, structural dimension), and turnover rate (0.057, structural dimension) were the top tertiary indicators in terms of portfolio weight.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The construction method of the evaluation index system for nursing quality management in outpatient dental clinics is scientific and reliable. It can provide a reference for the evaluation of the management level of nursing quality in outpatient dental clinics and promote the continuous improvement of nursing quality in outpatient dental clinics.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"860-870"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680116/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662839","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":"[Clinical decision-making for immediate restoration of terminal dentition: determination and transfer of jaw relations].","authors":"Yiping Gu, Shengtao Yang, Quan Yuan","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025249","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025249","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immediate implant-supported fixed restoration in edentulous jaws demonstrates a success rate comparable to that of conventional implant restoration. However, this approach still presents a certain degree of technique sensitivity. In the field of immediate implant-supported fixed restoration in dentistry, a repeatable and stable jaw relation is the prerequisite for the design and fabrication of prostheses. It also reduces chairside denture placement and occlusal adjustment time and lowers the risk of occlusion-related complications. For patients with terminal dentition, the precise transfer of jaw relation following full-arch implantation serves as the fundamental basis for implant-supported occlusal reconstruction and functional restoration. This process is also a key research focus and challenge in the area of implant-supported occlusal rehabilitation. This review summarizes the procedures and methods for determining and transferring jaw relation in immediate implant-supported fixed restoration. It aims to serve as a basis for clinical decision making in implant-supported fixed restorations for terminal dentition patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"763-770"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680111/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662855","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}
Jingyi Sun, Hong Qian, Xiaoming Wu, Hedi Liu, Qiong Liu
{"title":"[Treatment of root fracture of immature maxillary permanent central incisor combined with impacted supernumerary tooth in the apical region: a case report].","authors":"Jingyi Sun, Hong Qian, Xiaoming Wu, Hedi Liu, Qiong Liu","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025169","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025169","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dental trauma is a common oral condition in children. For single-type trauma to young permanent teeth, timely treatment often results in a high survival rate for both the teeth and the pulp. However, in cases of complex dental trauma or when supernumerary teeth are impacted near the apex of the injured tooth, the prognosis is less predictable. This article reports a case of root fracture in an immature maxillary permanent central incisor combined with impacted supernumerary tooth in the apical region. After supernumerary tooth extraction and pulp revascularization therapy, the case demonstrated a good treatment outcome over a nearly 10-year follow-up period.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"888-894"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680114/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145663072","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":"[Interpretation of the group standard: Clinical Protocol for Bone Harvesting and Grafting under Digital Guidance in Oral Implantology].","authors":"Jing Wang, Yi Man","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025318","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025318","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years, digital bone harvesting and grafting technology in dental implantology has emerged as a cutting-edge advancement in the field of oral medicine, gaining widespread application in the treatment of complex bone defect cases. By integrating digital imaging, virtual design, and precise surgical guidance, this technology has significantly enhanced the success rate of dental implants and improved patient outcomes. However, the rapid development of this technology has also highlighted the lack of standardized clinical protocols, necessitating the establishment of unified guidelines through expert consensus. This article provides a detailed overview of the development process of the group standard Clinical Protocol for Bone Harvesting and Grafting under Digital Guidance in Oral Implantology and offers an in-depth interpretation of its key components, aiming to serve as a valuable reference for clinical practice and academic research.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"755-762"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680120/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662856","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":"[Management of accidental tooth root displacement into the mandibular canal during tooth extraction].","authors":"Liwen Su, Jihong Zhao","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025298","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025298","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The accidental displacement of tooth roots into the mandibular canal is a serious complication during tooth extractions in oral and maxillofacial surgery, often resulting in direct damage to the structural and functional integrity of the inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle (IANB). This article reviews the anatomical features of the mandibular canal, the IANB, and adjacent tooth roots; identifies high-risk factors and anatomically vulnerable sites for root displacement; and outlines the clinical manifestations and radiographic characteristics of intraoperative root intrusion into the mandibular canal. Furthermore, management principles, surgical approaches and techniques, inferior alveolar nerve injury treatment, and prognostic considerations are discussed. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive clinical reference for improving surgical outcomes, and reducing postoperative complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"789-796"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680118/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662861","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":"[Early warning model of postoperative infection of internal fixation device in maxillofacial fracture based on the synthetic minority over-sampling technique algorithm].","authors":"Jinfeng Jiang, Haiyan Wang, Yanfeng Shi, Ke Xu","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025040","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study investigates independent risk factors for postoperative internal fixation device infection in patients with maxillofacial fractures and proposes an early warning model based on the synthetic minority over-sampling technique (SMOTE) algorithm.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 1 104 patients who underwent surgical treatment for maxillofacial fractures at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University from January 2021 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups based on the presence of postoperative internal fixation device infection: the infection group (27 cases) and non-infection group (1 077 cases). Clinical data from both groups were collected and subjected to statistical analysis. Univariate and binary Logistic regression analysis were used to identify risk factors for postoperative internal fixation device infection in maxillofacial fractures. Subsequently, a Logistic regression model was established, and the dataset was improved based on the SMOTE algorithm to construct an early warning model with the improved dataset. The prediction performance of the models was compared and validated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 1 104 patients who underwent surgical treatment for maxillofacial fractures, 27 cases of postoperative internal fixation device infections were identified, corresponding to an infection rate of 2.45% (27/1 104). Age, diabetes history, fracture severity, and oral hygiene status were all identified as risk factors for postoperative internal fixation device infections in maxillofacial fractures (all <i>P</i><0.05). The prediction model based on the original data (P1). The prediction model based on the SMOTE algorithm (P2). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis shows that the area under curve (AUC) for the P2 model was 0.882, the P1 model was 0.861, indicating the superior predictive performance of the P2 model. The DeLong test results show that the difference in AUC between the two models was statistically significant (<i>P</i><0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Age, diabetes history, postoperative fracture severity, and oral hygiene status are all risk factors for infections associated with internal fixation devices after maxillofacial fracture surgery. The proposed early warning model demonstrated good predictive performance. Medical professionals can utilize this model to effectively intervene and anticipate infections related to internal fixation devices after maxillofacial fracture surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"837-844"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680117/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662860","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":"[Case of tooth autotransplantation with robotic surgery assistance].","authors":"Yunkun Liu, Jia Song, Xiaoyu Chen, Chuyang Zhang, Shang Chen, Jian Zhang, Zhiyu Gu","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2024469","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2024469","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tooth autotransplantation is a restoration technology that grafts the patient's own teeth to the missing tooth area, usually by using the third molar to replace a nonnormally functioning molar for the purpose of \"turning waste into treasure\". Robotic surgical assistance has been widely used in the fields of breast cancer, liver cancer, and orthopedics; however, its application in the dental field, particularly in tooth autotransplantation, remains relatively rare. This paper reports a case of tooth autotransplantation with the assistance of a domestic autonomous oral surgery robot, providing a reference for the application of robotic surgery assistance in tooth autotransplantation.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"881-887"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680122/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662800","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":"[Initial exploration of the relationship between homeostatic occlusion and long-term dental implant stability].","authors":"Jiang Chen, Ling Wu","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025232","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long-term dental implant stability is governed by the synergistic regulation of multiple factors, with occlusal parameters and marginal bone loss (MBL) progression being of paramount importance. Progressive MBL undermines mechanical retention, predisposing implants to micromotion and jeopardizing their long-term survival. Accumulating evidence has revealed that homeostatic occlusion imbalance, characterized by excessive occlusal loading, aberrant occlusal contacts, and dysfunctional guidance, significantly increases the incidence of peri-implant bone loss, thereby disrupting biomechanical homeostasis. Therefore, this manuscript delineates the mechanistic role of steady-state occlusal imbalance in driving peri-implant MBL and proposes a homeostatic occlusion-based strategy for preventing and controlling such bone loss, aiming to enhance the long-term stability of dental implants.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"749-754"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680123/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662801","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":"[Analysis of risk factors for early failure of simple taper retentive implants].","authors":"Xu Zhang, Zengxuan Wan, Shibo Wei, Fei Yu, Ning Cao, Liangwei Cao, Hao Wu, Shuigen Guo, Hongwu Wei","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025045","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To explore the related risk factors of early failure of simple taper retentive implants, and to provide theoretical guidance for clinical work.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Collect cases of patients who visited the Department of Stomatology of the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from January 2021 to June 2024, received simple taper retentive implants, and had complete medical records. Taking the implants as the unit, analyze the influence of patient-related factors (gender, age, smoking history, hypertension history, diabetes history), implant-related factors (implant length, implant diameter, implant surface treatment), and surgical-related factors (implant site, implant timing, simultaneous maxillary sinus floor elevation, simultaneous bone augmentation) on the early failure of implants. Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis were adopted to explore the potential risk factors for early failure of simple taper retentive implants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 3,533 simple taper retentive from 1,681 patients were included during the study period. Among them, 53 implants from 49 patients experienced early failure, with an early failure rate of 2.9% at the patient le-vel and 1.5% at the implant level. Multivariate analysis revealed that smoking (OR=2.148, <i>P</i>=0.021), the anterior mandibular region (OR=3.669, <i>P</i>=0.006), and the posterior maxillary region (OR=2.191, <i>P</i>=0.033) were risk factors for early failure of simple taper retentive implants. In the univariate analysis, simultaneous maxillary sinus floor elevation had a higher risk of early failure, but this effects was no longer significant in the multivariate analysis (<i>P</i>>0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Smoking, the anterior mandibular region, and the posterior maxillary region are risk factors for the early failure of simple taper retentive implants, and could be comprehensively considered in the preoperative treatment plan.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"780-788"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680115/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662820","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":"[Comparative study on the accuracy of extraoral scanning versus intraoral scanning in digital impressions for implant restoration in edentulous jaws].","authors":"Yongtao Yang, Xin Li, Xiangyi Shang, Shenyao Shan, Wenbo Li, Qingzhao Qin, Yong Wang, Yijiao Zhao","doi":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025077","DOIUrl":"10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the accuracy of a self-developed extraoral scanning system based on four-camera stereophotogrammetric technology in the acquisition of three-dimensional positional information on dental implants and conduct a comparative study involving an intraoral scanning system.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>With the use of an <i>in vitro</i> edentulous jaw model with implants, extraoral (experimental group) and intraoral (control group) scanning systems were employed to obtain STL (Standard Tessellation Language) datasets containing three-dimensional morphological and positional information on scan bodies. In addition, a dental model scanner was used to obtain reference data. The three-dimensional morphological, linear, and angular deviations between groups and reference data were analyzed using Geomagic Wrap 2021 software to compare trueness and precision.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The extraoral scanning system demonstrated superior trueness in three-dimensional morphological, linear, and angular deviations compared with the intraoral scanning system, with statistically significant differences (<i>P</i><0.001). The extraoral scanning system also showed a higher precision in three-dimensional morphological deviation (<i>P</i><0.001). As the number of implants increased, the extraoral scanning system exhibited increased three-dimensional morphological and linear deviations (<i>P</i><0.001) but maintained a stable angular deviation. The intraoral scanning system displayed significant increases in three-dimensional morphological, linear, and angular deviations with the increase in the number of implants (<i>P</i><0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The stereophotogrammetry-based extraoral scanning system outperforms intraoral scanning system in terms of the accuracy for multi-unit implant positioning and provides a novel approach for attaining a fully digital workflow for implant rehabilitation in edentulous jaws.</p>","PeriodicalId":94028,"journal":{"name":"Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology","volume":"43 6","pages":"771-779"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680125/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145662845","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}