Translation and validation into Spanish of the oral health self-efficacy scale in Chilean older adults
Population ageing poses a challenge to improving the well-being of older adults, particularly in terms of oral health. Promoting self-efficacy in oral health behaviours is crucial for maintaining this populati... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 20, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Fernanda Mu ñoz-Sepúlveda, Claudia Acevedo, Rodrigo Mariño, Cristina Sanzana-Luengo, Pablo Navarro and Víctor Beltrán Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of the genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, and bioactivity of calcium silicate-based cements
This study aimed to assess the genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, and bio... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 20, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Merve Esen, Yeliz Guven, Mehmet Fatih Seyhan, Handan Ersev and Elif Bahar Tuna-Ince Tags: Research Source Type: research

Algorithm for the reconstruction of the parotid region: a single institution experience
This study aims to discuss the characteristics and treatment methods of malignant tumors in the parotid region, as well as the therapeutic effects of immediate free flap reconstruction of soft tissue for posto... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 18, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Chun-Bo Dou, Si-Rui Ma, Shi-Long Zhang, Heng Su, Zi-Li Yu and Jun Jia Tags: Research Source Type: research

M2 macrophages-derived exosomes regulate osteoclast differentiation by the CSF2/TNF- α axis
Osteoclast-mediated bone resorption cause bone loss in several bone diseases. Exosomes have been reported to regulate osteoclast differentiation. M2-polarized macrophages exhibit anti-inflammatory activity. Th... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 18, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yue Zhou and Guangyao Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prevalence of Bruxism in alcohol abusers: a systematic review conducted according to PRISMA guidelines and the cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions
Bruxism, a common oral parafunctional behavior characterized by the grinding or clenching of teeth, is a multifactorial condition with potentially detrimental effects on oral health and overall well-being. In ... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 18, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Yuliia Siurkel, Marco Cicci ù and Giuseppe Minervini Tags: Research Source Type: research

Synthesis and characterisation of microcapsules for self-healing dental resin composites
The purpose of this study was to i) synthesise TEGDMA-DHEPT microcapsules in a laboratory setting; ii) characterise the resultant microcapsules for quality measures. (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 18, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Khaled Abid Althaqafi, Julian Satterthwaite, Abdulrahman AlShabib and Nikolaos Silikas Tags: Research Source Type: research

The efficacy of using metformin and/or quercetin for amelioration of gamma-irradiation induced tongue toxicity in diabetic rats
This study aimed to detect whether metformin and/or quercetin will improve gamma-irradiation in... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 18, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Salwa Farid Ahmed, Mostafa A. Bakr and Amr H. Rasmy Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on CD14  + CD16+ monocyte counts in peripheral blood samples: a clinical interventional study
Monocytes and their macrophage progeny are thought to be involved in tissue and alveolar bone destruction in periodontal disease. It has been documented that the proportion of (CD14  + CD16+) non-classical mono... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Raghunanthan Jagannathan, Thodur Madapusi Balaji, Suresh Ranga Rao, Meshal Saleh Alosaimi, Shankargouda Patil, Yuliia Siurkel, Marco Cicci ù and Giuseppe Minervini Tags: Research Source Type: research

Influence of operator ’s experience on complications of root canal treatment using contemporary techniques: a retrospective study
Endodontic treatment has benefited from the development of new techniques and equipment. Few clinical studies have been published on the complications associated with root canal preparations performed by docto... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tongfei Shao, Rui Guan, Chen Zhang and Benxiang Hou Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of an objective staging system for assessment of cervical vertebral maturation
The aim of this study was to evaluate an objective method for Cervical Vertebral Maturation (CVM) staging. (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ahlam M. Alhamady, Ramy Abdul Rahman Ishaq, Maged S. Alhammadi, Abeer A. Almashraqi and Najah Alhashimi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of micromotion in multirooted root analogue implants embedded in synthetic bone blocks: an in vitro study
While conventional threaded implants (TI) have proven to be effective for replacing missing teeth, they have certain limitations in terms of diameter, length, and emergence profile when compared to customised ... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mostafa Aldesoki, Christoph Bourauel, Tarek M. Elshazly, Erik Schkommodau and Ludger Keilig Tags: Research Source Type: research

Can instrumentation kinematics affect postoperative pain and substance P levels? A randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to assess the influence of continuous rotation and reciprocation kinematics on postoperative pain (POP) levels and substance P (SP) levels in patients diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis and ... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Salma Talaat Abdel-Baset, Sarah Hossam Fahmy and Maram Farouk Obeid Tags: Research Source Type: research

Oral cancer cell to endothelial cell communication via exosomal miR-21/RMND5A pathway
Required for meiotic nuclear division 5 homolog A (RMND5A), a novel ubiquitin E3 Ligase, has been reported to correlate with poor prognosis of several cancers. However, its role in endothelial cells has not be... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 16, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yu-qi Sun, Bing Wang, Lin-wei Zheng, Ji-hong Zhao and Jian-gang Ren Tags: Research Source Type: research

Navigation-based endoscopic enucleation (NBEE) of large mandibular cystic lesions involving the ramus
The aim of this study was to present an innovative surgical protocol, navigation-based endoscopic enucleation (NBEE) for the treatment of large mandibular cystic lesions involving the mandibular ramus. (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 16, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yan Wang, Xiaoxian Xu, Zixian Huang, Yongkang Cai, Yilin He, Songling Fang, Bo He and Zhiquan Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Changes in mandibular radiomorphometric indices in osteoporosis patients treated with denosumab: a retrospective case-control study
Radiomorphometric indices measured on Dental Panoramic Radiography (DPR) can reflect Bone Mineral Density (BMD). The aim of our study is to evaluate changes in DPR radiographic markers in patients undergoing a... (Source: BMC Oral Health)
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 16, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Katia Rupel, Chiara Dal Broi, Giulia Ottaviani, Laura Bellassai, Theodora Magdalena Bogdan Preda, Roberto Di Lenarda and Matteo Biasotto Tags: Research Source Type: research