A scoping review of dental practitioners ’ perspectives on perceived barriers and facilitators to preventive oral health care in general dental practice
Oral health has an important role in the general health and well-being of individuals. Dental teams are ideally placed to support patients in preventing ill-health. Understanding the barriers and facilitators ... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: H. Leggett, K. Vinall-Collier, J. Csikar, J. Owen, S. Edwebi and G. V.A Douglas Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of major salivary glands with ultrasonography in multiple sclerosis patients
This study aimed to investigate the homogeneity of the major salivary glands in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients using ultrasonography (USG), assess DMFT indices, measure resting salivary flow rates, and compa... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mustafa K ıranatlı, Melike Yurttaş, Müjgan Güngör and Sibel Canbaz Kabay Tags: Research Source Type: research
Relationship between sublingual varices and hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Previous research has investigated the connection between sublingual varices (SV) and cardiovascular disease, aging, and smoking. However, it is still unclear whether arterial hypertension affects the presence... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 15, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hosein Eslami, Fatemeh Halimi Milani, Fatemeh Salehnia, Negar Kourehpaz and Katayoun Katebi Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Dental caries and mean values of DMFT among children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
One of the most prevalent causes of physical disability in children is cerebral palsy (CP), which is a series of complicated neurological disorders. Children with cerebral palsy suffer from multiple problems a... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 15, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Mengesha Assefa Ahunie, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Getachew Asmare Adella, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Molalegn Mesele Ges Tags: Research Source Type: research
Does smoking cessation affect postoperative healing following oral surgery among smokers? – a systematic review
It is well documented that smokers suffer increased risk of postoperative complications after medical surgery, for example delayed healing and increased risk of infection. It is also known that preoperative sm... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 15, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Magnus Olsson, Eva Nordendahl, Bj örn Klinge, Anders Ekbom, Christoffer Edlund, Michael Fored, Johan Sundström and Aron Naimi-Akbar Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with periodontitis: the mediating role of sex hormones
To investigate the association between serum per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and periodontitis, and further explore the possible mediating role of sex hormones in this association. (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 15, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yuxuan Wu, Yu Qiu, Yuying Wu, Husheng Li, Han Yang, Qingrong Deng, Baochang He, Fuhua Yan, Yanfen Li and Fa Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of the amount of residual monomer released from different flowable composite resins
Today, resin materials are used in the restoration of permanent and deciduous teeth or as fissure sealants. The materials can contain different types of monomers (Bis-GMA, UDMA, TEGDMA). These monomers can be ... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 15, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Didem Odabasi, Cigdem Guler and Didem Kucukaslan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of clear aligners on the vertical position of the molar teeth and the vertical and sagittal relationships of the face: a preliminary retrospective before-after clinical trial
Despite the popularity of clear aligners, their predictability has not been assessed adequately. Moreover, no study has investigated their effects on numerous dentomaxillary variables. Therefore, this study wa... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 14, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mehrnaz Moradinejad, Ricky E. Harrell, Sayed Mohammad Mousavi, Minoo Alavi, Alireza Darvish Basseri, Arman Feiz, Hanie Daryanavard and Vahid Rakhshan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Perceptions, barriers, and challenges of oral care among nursing assistants in the intensive care unit: a qualitative study
Although oral hygiene is closely related to various diseases, it is sub-optimal in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Oral care in the ICU is challenged by nursing workloads, low staffing, and higher acuity patien... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 14, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Xingru Li, Lin Yao, Xinchen Yang, Meixia Huang, Bo Zhang, Tao Yu and Yun Tang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Influence of fixed orthodontic steel retainers on gingival health and recessions of mandibular anterior teeth in an intact periodontium - a randomized, clinical controlled trial
Aim of this randomized clinical controlled trial was to evaluate the influence of fixed orthodontic steel retainers on gingival health and recessions of mandibular anterior teeth. (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 14, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hari Petsos, Ralf Usherenko, Iulia Dahmer, Peter Eickholz, Stefan Kopp and Babak Sayahpour Tags: Research Source Type: research
Impact of molar teeth distalization by clear aligners on maxillary alveolar bone thickness and root resorption: a three ‑dimensional study
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of molar teeth distalization movement by clear aligners on changes in the alveolar bone thickness and orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) in max... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 14, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Naseem Ali Al-Worafi, Bowen Zheng, Leena Ali Al-Warafi, Enas Senan Alyafrusee, Majedh Abdo Ali Alsomairi and Yi Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research
The involvement of Neuregulin-1 in the process of facial nerve injury repair through the utilization of dental pulp stem cells
Facial nerve injury often results in poor prognosis due to the challenging process of nerve regeneration. Neuregulin-1, a human calmodulin, is under investigation in this study for its impact on the reparative... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 14, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lihong Yao, Wanqiu Xu, Lixue Liu, Xiaohang Xu, Hualei Xi, Bing Xue, Xiaofang Cao, Song Lin, Guiyan Piao, Jian Sun and Xiumei Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Management options and long-term follow-ups for permanent double incisors: six to eleven-year case reports
Double teeth are dental anomalies that can lead to aesthetic and orthodontic problems. (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 13, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bet ül Şen Yavuz, Batın Ilgıt Sezgin, Barhan Pekel, Bora Korkut and Ali Menteş Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Marginal adaptation of bulk-fill resin composites with different viscosities in class II restorations: a micro-CT evaluation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the marginal adaptation of bulk-fill resin composites with different viscosities (paste-like and flowable) in Class II restorations using micro-CT imaging. (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 13, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: İsmail Hakkı Baltacioğlu, Gülbike Demirel, Burcu Öztürk, Fulya Aydin and Kaan Orhan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and clinical presentation of molar incisor hypomineralisation among a population of children in the community of Madrid
The main objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH), an alteration of tooth enamel with an estimated worldwide prevalence rate of 14%, among children using... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - February 13, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sara Ortega-Luengo, Gonzalo Feij óo-Garcia, Mónica Miegimolle-Herrero, Nuria E. Gallardo-López and Antonia M. Caleya-Zambrano Tags: Research Source Type: research
