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The human oral cavity microbiota composition during acute tonsillitis: a cross-sectional survey

Microbial culture-based investigations of inflamed tonsil tissues have previously indicated enrichment of several microorganisms such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and Prevotella. These taxa were also largely ...

Authors: Yun Kit Yeoh, Man Hin Chan, Zigui Chen, Eddy W. H. Lam, Po Yee Wong, Chi Man Ngai, Paul K. S. Chan and Mamie Hui

Dentin tubule obturation of a bioglass-based dentin desensitizer under repeated exposure to lactid acid and brushing

Dentin hypersensitivity is a frequent finding especially in periodontitis patients. Conventional treatment aims for obstruction of dentin tubules by disabling liquid and osmotic fluctuation to and from the pul...

Authors: Andrea S. Manz, Thomas Attin, Beatrice Sener and Philipp Sahrmann

Microhardness of glass carbomer and high-viscous glass Ionomer cement in different thickness and thermo-light curing durations after thermocycling aging

The objective of our study was to compare the upper and lower surface microhardness and surface changes of Glass Carbomer Cement (GCP) and EQUIA Forte (EF) in different thickness after thermo-light curing dura...

Authors: Mehmet Buldur and Emine Sirin Karaarslan

Frequency of non-single canals in mandibular premolars and correlations with other anatomical variants: an in vivo cone beam computed tomography study

A knowledge regarding anatomical variants is important to achieve success in endodontic treatment. Root canal treatment of mandibular first premolars (PM1 s) is challenging due to the existence of numerous var...

Authors: Young-Eun Jang, Yemi Kim, BomSahn Kim, Sin-Young Kim and Hyung-Jong Kim

Management of paroxysmal atrial flutter that occurred in an outpatient prior to dental surgery: a case report

It is essential to accomplish the appropriate emergency care particularly in patients undergoing stressful dento-oral surgical procedures. Atrial flutter may be induced by sympathetic hypertonia due to excessi...

Authors: Hajime Shimoda and Tetsu Takahashi

Prevalence of dental caries and its association with body mass index among school-age children in Shenzhen, China

Dental caries and overweight/obesity are health problems with shared risk factors, but the relationships between caries and BMI need to be further explored. The objective was to evaluate the current status of ...

Authors: Yi-hong Cheng, Yi Liao, Ding-yan Chen, Yun Wang and Yu Wu

Comparing dental plaque microbiome diversity of extrinsic black stain in the primary dentition using Illumina MiSeq sequencing technique

Extrinsic black stain (EBS) is characterized by discrete dark dots or lines on the tooth surface. The relationship between EBS and oral microbiota in children remains elusive. The aim of this study was to comp...

Authors: Lulu Chen, Qiong Zhang, Yan Wang, Keke Zhang and Jing Zou

Patient perceptions in quality of care: report from university veterans clinic

The Heroes Clinic is a unique dental clinic housed at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine that offers military veterans dental care at no or minimal cost. The aim of this study is to collect p...

Authors: Nayanjot K. Rai, Heidi Tyrrell, Clifton Carey and Tamanna Tiwari

Proceeding of the International Digital Dentistry Society World Congress, Baden Baden 2019

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Association between Helicobacter pylori infection and dental pulp reservoirs in Japanese adults

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) colonize the stomach and are considered an etiological agent of gastric cancer. The oral cavity is a transmission route to the stomach, but the exact site of colonization has not y...

Authors: Komei Iwai, Isao Watanabe, Toshiro Yamamoto, Nagato Kuriyama, Daisuke Matsui, Ryota Nomura, Yuko Ogaya, Fumishige Oseko, Keiji Adachi, Shigeta Takizawa, Etsuko Ozaki, Teruhide Koyama, Kazuhiko Nakano, Narisato Kanamura, Ritei Uehara and Yoshiyuki Watanabe

Immediate implant placement in anterior teeth with grafting material of autogenous tooth bone vs xenogenic bone

The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of the autogenous tooth bone and xenogenic bone grafted in immediate implant placement with bone defect.

Authors: Dong Wu, Lin Zhou, Jichao Lin, Jiang Chen, Wenxiu Huang and Yonghui Chen

Antibiotic prophylaxis habits in oral implant surgery among dentists in Italy: a cross-sectional survey

The prescription of prophylactic antibiotics in conjunction with oral implant surgery remains inconsistent among different populations of dentists. The main objective of this study was to assess the current an...

Authors: Fabio Rodríguez Sánchez, Iciar Arteagoitia, Carlos Rodríguez Andrés and Alfonso Caiazzo

Applying intraoral scanner to residual ridge in edentulous regions: in vitro evaluation of inter-operator validity to confirm trueness

The purpose of this study was to investigate the trueness of intraoral scanning of residual ridge in edentulous regions during in vitro evaluation of inter-operator validity.

Authors: Akinori Tasaka, Yuuki Uekubo, Tomoharu Mitsui, Takao Kasahara, Takuya Takanashi, Shinya Homma, Satoru Matsunaga, Shinichi Abe, Masao Yoshinari, Yasutomo Yajima, Kaoru Sakurai and Shuichiro Yamashita

Chitosan oligosaccharide inhibits skull resorption induced by lipopolysaccharides in mice

Low-molecular-weight chitosan oligosaccharide (LMCOS), a chitosan degradation product, is water-soluble and easily absorbable, rendering it a popular biomaterial to study. However, its effect on bone remodelli...

Authors: Ke Guo, Zong Lin Liu, Wen Chao Wang, Wei Feng Xu, Shi Qi Yu and Shan Yong Zhang

Association between malocclusion, caries and oral hygiene in children 6 to 12 years old resident in suburban Nigeria

There are conflicting opinions about the contribution of malocclusions to the development of dental caries and periodontal disease. This study’s aim was to determine the association between specific malocclusi...

Authors: Kikelomo Adebanke Kolawole and Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan

Fracture behavior of root-amputated teeth at different amount of periodontal support – a preliminary in vitro study

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the amount of periodontal support on the fracture resistance of root-amputated maxillary molar teeth restored with either direct class. I. restorations o...

Authors: Balázs Szabó, Sufyan Garoushi, Gábor Braunitzer, Balázs Szabó P., Zoltán Baráth and Márk Fráter

Annual alveolar bone loss in older adults taking oral bisphosphonate: a retrospective cohort study

Although several studies assessed the effect of bisphosphonate (BIS) administration on alveolar bone loss, this relationship has not been fully investigated using longitudinal analysis. The aim of the this art...

Authors: Mohammad Helmi, Sara AlOsaimy, J. Max Goodson, Hatice Hasturk and Zuhair S. Natto

Reliability and validity of miniscrews as references in cone-beam computed tomography and intraoral scanner digital models: study on goat heads

Miniscrews have been used to superimpose three-dimensional (3D) craniofacial images as well as explore stable structures in jaws. Our purpose was to evaluate the reliability and validity of linear and angular ...

Authors: Yiran Jiang and Gui Chen

Oral health of children and adolescents with or without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) living in residential care in rural Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined as childhood neurobehavioural disorder. Due to short attention span, oral hygiene and dental treatment of such individuals can be challenging. Aim of ...

Authors: Vicky Ehlers, Angelika Callaway, Sophia Wantzen, Michael Patyna, James Deschner and Birgül Azrak

Long working hours are associated with unmet dental needs in south Korean male adults who have experienced dental pain

We explored the association between working hours and unmet dental needs among adults who have experienced dental pain, and how this relationship varied by demographic and lifestyle factors.

Authors: Yitak Kim, Sangwon Lee, Juyeong Kim, Eun-Cheol Park and Sung-In Jang

Comparative analysis of the oral microbiota between iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) patients and healthy individuals by high-throughput sequencing

The relationship between oral microbiota and IE (infective endocarditis) is well established. Opportunistic pathogens in normal oral flora enter the bloodstream through daily oral cleaning or invasive dental p...

Authors: Ranhui Xi, Renke Wang, Yuan Wang, Zhenting Xiang, Zhifei Su, Zaiqiang Cao, Xin Xu, Xin Zheng and Jiyao Li

Prevalence of periodontitis and alveolar bone loss in a patient population at Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Although several studies assessed the prevalence of alveolar bone loss, the association with several risk factors has not been fully investigated. The aim of this article is to measure the prevalence of period...

Authors: Mohammad F. Helmi, Hui Huang, J. Max Goodson, Hatice Hasturk, Mary Tavares and Zuhair S. Natto

A novel guided surgery system with a sleeveless open frame structure: a retrospective clinical study on 38 partially edentulous patients with 1 year of follow-up

This retrospective clinical study aims to present results of experience with a novel guided surgery system with a sleeveless, open-frame structure, in which the surgical handpiece (not the drills used for prep...

Authors: Jaafar Mouhyi, Maurice Albert Salama, Francesco Guido Mangano, Carlo Mangano, Bidzina Margiani and Oleg Admakin

Influence of different application protocols of universal adhesive system on the clinical behavior of Class I and II restorations of composite resin – a randomized and double-blind controlled clinical trial

Multimode adhesives incorporate the versatility of adapting to various clinical situations by its capacity to be used in different protocols. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical behavior of composite res...

Authors: Andreia Assis Carvalho, Murillo Martins Leite, Jessica Karla Maia Zago, Carla Aparecida Bernardes Costa Meneses Nunes, Terezinha de Jesus Esteves Barata, Gersinei Carlos de Freitas, Érica Miranda de Torres and Lawrence Gonzaga Lopes

Evaluation of free and total fluoride concentration in mouthwashes via measurement with ion-selective electrode

The aim of this study was to compare free fluoride concentration and total fluoride concentration in mouthwashes.

Authors: Vladimir Yu. Reshetnyak, Olga V. Nesterova, Oleg I. Admakin, Denis A. Dobrokhotov, Irina N. Avertseva, Samira A. Dostdar and Dinara F. Khakimova

Hawley retainer and lichenoid reaction: a rare case report

Oral lichenoid reaction (OLR) is a type IV cell-mediated immune response in the oral cavity. There is an established relationship between various dental materials and OLR, but few cases reports reported the oc...

Authors: Mahmoud Ahmed Elhadad and Yasmine Gaweesh

A novel nonsense PTH1R variant shows incomplete penetrance of primary failure of eruption: a case report

Aim of this work was to describe a rare inheritance pattern of Primary Failure of Eruption (PFE) in a small family with incomplete penetrance of PFE and a novel nonsense PTH1R variant.

Authors: Cristina Grippaudo, Concetta Cafiero, Isabella D’Apolito, Agnese Re, Maurizio Genuardi, Pietro Chiurazzi and Sylvia A. Frazier-Bowers

Autotransplantation of mature impacted tooth to a fresh molar socket using a 3D replica and guided bone regeneration: two years retrospective case series

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of autotransplantation of mature third molars to fresh molar extraction sockets using 3D replicas.

Authors: Ye Wu, Jiaming Chen, Fuping Xie, Huanhuan Liu, Gang Niu and Lin Zhou

Comparison of the abrasive properties of two different systems for interproximal enamel reduction: oscillating versus manual strips

The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate enamel reduction efficiency, abrasive property decay, and enamel effects between oscillating mechanical and manual systems for interproximal enamel reductio...

Authors: Francesca Gazzani, Roberta Lione, Chiara Pavoni, Gianluca Mampieri and Paola Cozza

Composition and diversity of the subgingival microbiome and its relationship with age in postmenopausal women: an epidemiologic investigation

The extent to which the composition and diversity of the oral microbiome varies with age is not clearly understood.

Authors: Michael J. LaMonte, Robert J. Genco, Michael J. Buck, Daniel I. McSkimming, Lu Li, Kathleen M. Hovey, Christopher A. Andrews, Wei Zheng, Yijun Sun, Amy E. Millen, Maria Tsompana, Hailey R. Banack and Jean Wactawski-Wende

Effect of smoking cessation on tooth loss: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Smoking is a major risk factor for periodontitis and tooth loss. Smoking cessation has a positive impact in periodontal treatment. However, so far, no systematic review has evaluated the effect of smoking cess...

Authors: Maria Luisa Silveira Souto, Emanuel Silva Rovai, Cristina Cunha Villar, Mariana Minatel Braga and Cláudio Mendes Pannuti

Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Italian version of the craniofacial pain and disability inventory in patients with chronic temporomandibular joint disorders

To develop an Italian version of the Craniofacial Pain Disability Inventory (CFPDI-I) and investigate its psychometric abilities in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

Authors: Marco Monticone, Barbara Rocca, Paola Abelli, Simona Tecco, Tommaso Geri, Enrico Felice Gherlone, Deborah Luzzi and Marco Testa

Follicular lymphoid hyperplasia of the posterior maxillary site presenting as uncommon entity: a case report and review of the literature

Follicular lymphoid hyperplasia (FLH) is characterized by an increased number and size of lymphoid follicles. In some cases, the etiology of FLH is unclear. FLH in the oral and maxillofacial region is an uncom...

Authors: Masato Watanabe, Ai Enomoto, Yuya Yoneyama, Michihide Kohno, On Hasegawa, Yoko Kawase-Koga, Takafumi Satomi and Daichi Chikazu

Age estimation in three distinct east Asian population groups using southern Han Chinese dental reference dataset

Dental age estimation can assist in the identification of victims following natural disasters and it can also help to solve birth date disputes in individuals involved in criminal activities. A reference datas...

Authors: Jayakumar Jayaraman, Hai Ming Wong, Graham J. Roberts, Nigel M. King, Hugo F. V. Cardoso, Pavethynath Velusamy, Ronaldo G. Vergara, Keni-ichi Yanagita and Teekayu P. Jorns

Factors influencing incidents of complications while using nickel-titanium rotary instruments for root canal treatment

To investigate the complications associated with the use of nickel titanium rotary instruments (NiTi-RIs) for root canal treatments (RCTs), in Saudi Arabia dental practice, and to explore the influencing factors.

Authors: Ahmad A. Madarati

Predictive factors related to the progression of periodontal disease in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis: a cohort study

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal disease are inter-related conditions. However, factors predictive of periodontal disease progression in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (eRA) are lacking. The...

Authors: Ana María Heredia-P, Gloria Inés Lafaurie, Wilson Bautista-Molano, Tamy Goretty Trujillo, Philippe Chalem-Choueka, Juan M Bello-Gualtero, Cesar Pacheco-Tena, Lorena Chila-Moreno and Consuelo Romero-Sánchez

Anti-inflammatory effects of olanexidine gluconate on oral epithelial cells

Periodontitis is a biofilm-induced chronic inflammatory condition of the periodontium. Chemokines produced by the innate and acquired immune responses play a significant role in disease progression. Reducing b...

Authors: Takuya Nii, Hiromichi Yumoto, Katsuhiko Hirota and Yoichiro Miyake

The application of virtual reality and augmented reality in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Virtual reality is the science of creating a virtual environment for the assessment of various anatomical regions of the body for the diagnosis, planning and surgical training. Augmented reality is the superim...

Authors: Ashraf Ayoub and Yeshwanth Pulijala

Dental care during pregnancy based on the pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system in Utah

Although receiving dental care is recommended for women during pregnancy, getting such care remains low. This study will identify the level of dental care received during pregnancy and factors associated with ...

Authors: Chandni Muralidharan and Ray M. Merrill

1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ suppresses lipopolysaccharide-induced interleukin-6 production through aryl hydrocarbon receptor/nuclear factor-κB signaling in oral epithelial cells

Antiinflammatory effect of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ (1,25D3) has been reported in periodontitis, but the exact mechanisms remain unclear. Oral epithelial cells are recently highlighted as an important regulator o...

Authors: Hao Li, Wei Li and Qi Wang

Antimicrobial activity and pH measurement of calcium silicate cements versus new bioactive resin composite restorative material

The purpose of this in vitro study is to compare the antimicrobial effect and pH of two calcium silicate cements Mineral trioxide aggregate high plasticity (Angelus PR, Brazil) and iRoot BP Plus (BioCeramix In...

Authors: Ashraf Abou ElReash, Hamdi Hamama, Waleed Eldars, Gong Lingwei, Ahmed M. Zaen El-Din and Xie Xiaoli

Association between gingival parameters and Oral health–related quality of life in Caribbean adults: a population-based cross-sectional study

Good oral health has been associated with better quality of life and general health. In the Caribbean, there have been no studies regarding the association between oral health conditions and the quality of lif...

Authors: J R Collins, A R Elías, M Brache, K Veras, G Ogando, M Toro, S Rivas-Tumanyan and A B Rajendra

Assessment of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) expression at the invading front of oral squamous cell carcinoma

Accurate prediction of the behaviour of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is necessary to determine prognosis and provide appropriate treatment. Therefore, it is important to investigate potential prognostic...

Authors: Emily Ming-Chieh Lu, Jithendra Ratnayake and Alison Mary Rich

First characterization of methanogens in oral cavity in Malian patients with oral cavity pathologies

The oral cavity of humans is inhabited by several hundreds of bacterial species and other microorganisms such as fungi and archaeal methanogens. Regarding methanogens, data have been obtained from oral cavity ...

Authors: Elisabeth Sogodogo, Ogobara Doumbo, Gérard Aboudharam, Bourema Kouriba, Ousseynou Diawara, Hapssa Koita, Souleymane Togora and Michel Drancourt

LncRNA CACS15 regulates tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell behaviors and predicts survival

The involvement of lncRNA CASC15 in several types of cancers has been reported, while its role in tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is unknown. Our study aimed to investigate the clinical potentials of lnc...

Authors: Xiao Wu, Jing Ma, Jian Chen and Han Huang

Milled versus moulded mock-ups based on the superimposition of 3D meshes from digital oral impressions: a comparative in vitro study in the aesthetic area

Aesthetic porcelain veneers proved to be a long-term reliable prosthetic solution, ensuring minimal invasiveness. The use of veneers requires an adhesive cementation technique, so maintaining as much enamel as...

Authors: Francesca Cattoni, Giulia Teté, Alessandro Mauro Calloni, Fabio Manazza, Giorgio Gastaldi and Paolo Capparè

Luteolin supports osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament cells

Previous research revealed that luteolin could improve the activation of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and osteocalcin in mouse osteoblasts. We aimed to determine the effect of luteolin on osteogenic differentiat...

Authors: He Quan, Xiaopeng Dai, Meiyan Liu, Chuanjun Wu and Dan Wang

A survey of caregiver acculturation and acceptance of silver diamine fluoride treatment for childhood caries

Interest in aqueous silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been growing as a treatment for caries arrest. A cross-sectional study was conducted to identify factors associated with caregiver acceptance of SDF treatm...

Authors: Anjali Kumar, Dana Cernigliaro, Mary E. Northridge, Yinxiang Wu, Andrea B. Troxel, Joana Cunha-Cruz, Jay Balzer and David M. Okuji

Materials for pulpotomy in immature permanent teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Pulpotomy is one of the most widely used methods in preserving vital pulp in teeth, which is of great significance in achieving continue root formation in immature permanent teeth suffering from dental caries ...

Authors: Yuan Chen, Xinlei Chen, Yali Zhang, Fangjie Zhou, Jiaxin Deng, Jing Zou and Yan Wang

Biochemical parameters and oxidative stress markers in Tunisian patients with periodontal disease

Oxidative stress is involved in many diseases including diabetes and cancer. Numbers of studies have suggested its involvement in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate...

Authors: Ahmed Gharbi, Ali Hamila, Adel Bouguezzi, Azza Dandana, Salima Ferchichi, Fatiha Chandad, Leila Guezguez and Abdelhedi Miled