Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders: a Narrative Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture (AT) are widely used for treating acute and chronic pain conditions, including pain related to temporomandibular disorders (TMD). This review highlights the current knowledge about the use of AT and TCM in orofacial pain field, in particular for TMD-related pain management, exploring acupuncture potential benefits, its mechanisms of action on pain and the more suitable clinical application techniques and methods of point stimulation.Recent FindingsThe literature reviewed showed growing evidence supporting the use of AT and TCM-related techniques fo...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - January 16, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Association Between Periodontitis and COVID-19
AbstractPurpose of ReviewPeriodontitis has been linked to various systemic diseases and conditions. Given their shared comorbidities, extensive research has been carried out to explore the link between periodontitis and COVID-19.Recent FindingsA growing body of evidence suggests that periodontitis could increase the risk of COVID-19 infection and its complications. It has been suggested that the association between the two diseases could be due to immunological, coagulation, genetic, and microbiological reasons. The effect of periodontitis on the immune system could increase the expression of receptors used by SARS-CoV2 to...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
A Review on Biocompatibility of Dental Restorative and Reconstruction Materials
In conclusion, the dynamic field of dental materials requires ongoing adaptation, rigorous testing, and adherence to regulations for the safe and effective use of emerging technologies in dentistry. (Source: Current Oral Health Reports)
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Technical Concepts in the Management of Posterior Maxillary Implants: a Review Update
AbstractPurpose of reviewPosterior maxilla (PM) presents a complex physio-anatomical region for dental implant therapy, owing to several challenging obstacles. The present paper revisits the various technical and surgical considerations during implant placement specifically in the PM region. It also highlights some of the unique techniques and their recent modifications, as well as alternative structural and procedural options.Recent FindingsNumerous conservative sinus elevation techniques evolved over the past few years have revealed sufficient vertical gain through the osteotomy. Predictable ridge augmentation techniques...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Clinical Biomarkers to Evaluate Next Generation Inhaled Tobacco Products ’ Effect in the Oral Cavity: a Narrative Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewBiomarkers in the oral cavity of users of next generation tobacco products, such as electronic cigarettes (EC), provide data about effects on oral and systemic health and help predict long-term health effects, such as cardiovascular, respiratory, and periodontal disease. Despite oral cavity health provides, translation of findings to regulatory outcomes around EC is lacking. A review of the current state of the art in use of clinical biomarkers of the oral cavity was conducted. This identified inconsistencies and gaps in tobacco regulatory science to address how to improve clinical studies for scre...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Oral Consequences of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: an Update
AbstractPurpose of ReviewSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease affecting multiple organs that has been associated with various oral manifestations. It affects mainly adult women, and its incidence is estimated to be 5.14 per 100,000 persons/year. Oral manifestations such as mucosal, periodontal, or carious lesions are common in SLE as well as temporomandibular joint disorders.Recent FindingsThis systematic review aims to identify the oral manifestations of SLE and to evaluate the at-distance impact of SLE on oral health as well as to give clinical guidance for the oral care of SLE patients.SummarySLE ...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - November 6, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
The Oral-Vascular-Pulmonary Infection Route: a Pathogenic Mechanism Linking Oral Health Status to Acute and Post-Acute COVID-19
AbstractPurpose of ReviewIn recent years, much attention has focused on the role of poor oral health in the development or worsening of systemic diseases, including COVID-19. The mouth is an important site of cellular infection early in the disease course of COVID-19. We review how oral pathology, and specifically viral infection within the oral cavity, may mediate the disease severity and duration of COVID-19. In particular, the previously reported model of SARS-CoV-2 vascular delivery from the mouth to the lungs via the bloodstream is revisited.Recent FindingsWe previously proposed that an oral-vascular-pulmonary route o...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - November 3, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Sintering Strategies for Dental Zirconia Ceramics: Slow Versus Rapid?
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAdvances in zirconia ceramics have expanded their application in dentistry, necessitating faster delivery of zirconia-based restorations. With the introduction of high translucency grades of zirconia ceramics, the rapid sintering strategies that aim to reduce processing times can have a central impact on clinically relevant properties. The present review has surveyed the available literature evaluating the properties of rapidly sintered dental zirconia ceramics.Recent FindingsRecent studies emphasize the evolution of sintering protocols for zirconia ceramics, especially highlighting differences bet...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - October 25, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effectiveness of SAMITAL ® for Management of Chemo/Radiotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis in Patients with Cancer—a Systematic Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewData from previous clinical trials indicate that SAMITAL ® significantly decreases the severity of chemo/radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis (OM) in both adult and pediatric patients undergoing treatment for a wide range of malignancies. However, there is a lack of reliable evidence-backed literature for the extensive use of SAMITAL® for the management of chemo/radiotherapy-induced OM in cancer patients. This systematic review aimed to compare the available data on the efficacy of SAMITAL® for the prevention and management of oral mucositis in patients undergoing chemo/radiotherapy.Recent Findin...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - September 26, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Introduction of a New Classification for Resin Composites with Enhanced Color Adjustment Potential
AbstractPurpose of ReviewWith the introduction of new resin-based composites (RBC) based on their adjusted shade properties, there is a need for an additional classification for such materials. This review discusses and suggests a new classification for the RBCs.Recent FindingsThe classification of RBCs depends on different compositions and characteristics such as inorganic filler type, shape and size, resin matrix, polymerization modes, level of viscosity, clinical application protocol, and indications. The classification is generally focused on the filler size, filler type, and composition. Recently, some manufacturers h...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Cracked Tooth Syndrome and Strategies for Restoring
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe restorative management of cracked tooth syndrome (CTS) is very complex and depends on the prerestorative diagnosis and decisions. This review discusses the strategies for restoring teeth with CTS and suggests a related clinical decision tree.Recent FindingsCTS is the incomplete fracture of the natural tooth crown. Preparation type and direct/indirect restorative protocol choices are the important factors effecting the prognosis of the tooth while multi-factorial etiology, complexity in diagnosis, and subjective decisions about the preparation make the clinical management very difficult. Therefo...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Relationship of NLRP3 Inflammasome with Oral Health
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe aim of this review is whether the NLRP3 inflammasome is associated with oral health and to understand whether the biology of the NLRP3 inflammasome is for the prevention of oral inflammatory and immunological disorders.Recent FindingsAccording to the studies, understanding the biology of the NLRP3 inflammasome is essential for the treatment and prevention of oral inflammatory and immunological disorders. It has been observed that the pathways of chronic inflammatory diseases are similar both in oral and systemic diseases. Recent investigations have demonstrated that inflammasomes play important...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - September 21, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo describe the global impact of COVID-19 on oral cancer incidence and prognosis and to inform strategies for early detection and prevention.Recent FindingsThere is international evidence of delayed diagnosis and more advanced oral tumours presenting during the pandemic. Lockdowns were also associated with delayed surgeries and compromised treatment. School closures during the pandemic resulted in a rapid decline of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage among adolescents globally. There was a rise in risk factor uptake in the form of tobacco use and alcohol consumptions across many parts of t...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - September 4, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Hospital Dental Services to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
AbstractPurpose of ReviewHospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) has a high incidence among health care –associated infections. Oral care is a standard intervention for the prevention of HAP, but few hospitals provide access to dental services for inpatients. In the current review, we examine hospital dental services and determine the effectiveness of hospital teams, including dental professionals, in controlling HAP.Recent FindingsIn-hospital dental services for perioperative patients under ventilator management and patients with acute stroke have been reported to reduce HAP. Dental interventions that achieve control of HAP h...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - August 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Highlights in Contemporary Smart Dental Materials: a Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review focuses on highlights in the literature about contemporary smart dental materials. The concept, classification, requirements, and examples of recently introduced smart dental materials are summarized and described.Recent FindingsVarious recently introduced smart dental materials are described, such as smart resin composites, glass ionomer, pit and fissure sealants, conservative and endodontic instruments, orthodontic wires, silicone elastomer bite registration material, and thermochromic toothbrushes. These materials are highly intelligent and responsive to their surrounding environment...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - August 15, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
