Thermographic examination of gingival phenotypes: correlation between morphological and thermal parameters
ConclusionCW/CL, KGW, PD, and FGM Temp vary according to tooth group. The majority of the sample presented with the thin GP, which was more prevalent in the lower LIs and CIs. No significant association could be observed between thermographic parameters and GP.Clinical relevanceKnowledge of the temperature of the gingival tissues can be useful in helping to diagnose and plan periodontal treatments. Moreover, our findings will help future studies evaluate the use of IR as an auxiliary diagnostic method in dentistry, eliminating GP as a confounding factor, since it does not seem to influence the temperature of the gingival t...
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - November 4, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Is core stability training effective in temporomandibular disorder? A randomized controlled trial
ConclusionRocabado exercise and core stability training, implemented with Rocabado, provide significant changes in pain values. When evaluated in terms of function, no significant difference was found in both exercise programs.Clinical relevanceCore stability training with Rocabado provides significant changes.Clinical trial registration number: NCT04755621. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - November 4, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
The effect of sealer type and obturation technique on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated roots
ConclusionsObturation with TotalFill BC sealer improved the fracture resistance of the roots more than AH Plus sealer, and obturation with SC resulted in higher fracture resistance than CLC and WVC.Clinical relevanceObturation of the root canal with Bioceramic sealer with single cone obturation technique could reduce the incidence of vertical root fracture. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - November 3, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Systemic non-steroidal immunomodulators for oral lichen planus treatment —a scoping review
ConclusionAmong SNSI therapeutic options, methotrexate, and dapsone showed promising efficacy and safety. However, large-scale randomized clinical trials are still needed.Clinical relevanceSNSI have been used in the treatment of recalcitrant OLP; however, so far, it is not clear which are the best options. This scoping review highlights the potential use of methotrexate and dapsone. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - November 3, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effect of titanium dioxide nanocoating on the colour stability of room temperature vulcanizing maxillofacial silicone —an invitro study
ConclusionsThe colour change that occurred in titanium dioxide nanocoated specimens following accelerated ageing was significantly lower than that in the uncoated group, showing that the TiO2 nanocoating was effective in reducing the colour degradation of silicone elastomers.Clinical relevanceMaxillofacial prostheses fabricated from silicone elastomers go through undesirable colour degradation over time. The development of a scientific technique that retards the colour deterioration of silicone prostheses would be of great clinical significance. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - November 3, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
