Relevance of Emotion of Anxiety and Fear of Dentistry as Motivational Conflict in Oral Health Behaviors
CONCLUSION: Anxiety and fear of dentistry are not found to influence personal preventive oral care with reference to oral hygiene habits. Avoidance of dentistry factor of DFS is positively correlated with oral health behavior. Dental fear and anxiety do not impact oral health behaviors adversely.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: In this era of youth and beauty, the utilization of professional dental care services is not affected by fear of invasive nature of dental procedures. Establishing the groundwork for knowledge regarding the scope of fear appeals in anxiety for dentistry may help to augment positive oral health behaviors for e...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: None Supriya Rajbir Singh Amra Ahsan Source Type: research
Simple Method for Re-tightening IMF Wires without Breakage
CONCLUSION: This technique of re-tightening by looping further stretches and tightens the wire to regain stabilized occlusion with maximal intercuspation.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This technique eliminates the need for removal and refixation of IMF wires, thereby improving patient comfort, yet obtaining stable occlusion over a long period of time. How to cite this article: Madhu SK, Dominic S, Baptist J, et al. Simple Method for Re-tightening IMF Wires without Breakage. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(3):289-291.PMID:38690704 | DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3650 (Source: J Contemp Dent Pract)
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sandeep K Madhu Shiney Dominic Joanna Baptist Premalatha Shetty Source Type: research
Arthroscopy for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2024 Mar 19;25(3):197-198. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3646.ABSTRACTHow to cite this article: Mosaddad SA. Arthroscopy for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(3):197-198. Keywords: Arthroscopy, Facial pain, Temporomandibular joint, Temporomandibular joint disorders.PMID:38690689 | DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3646 (Source: J Contemp Dent Pract)
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ali Seyed Mosaddad Source Type: research
Nasal Morphology in a Young Adult Middle-Eastern Population: A Stereophotogrammetric Analysis
CONCLUSION: This study is the first to present the sex-specific norms for nasal morphology in the Lebanese population and highlights the presence of gender dimorphism in the majority of measurements. Additional studies are needed to validate our data and expand the associations with age and BMI.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The data offered in this study could help enhance the accuracy of facial reconstructive surgery and aid in personalized treatment planning for both medical and cosmetic nasal interventions. How to cite this article: Saadeh M, Shamseddine L, Fayyad-Kazan H, et al. Nasal Morphology in a Young Adult Middle-Easter...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Maria Saadeh Loubna Shamseddine Fayyad-Kazan Hasan Fouad Ayoub Source Type: research
Bichectomy Surgery and EMG Masticatory Muscles Function in Adult Women: A Longitudinal Study
CONCLUSION: Bichectomy surgery did not modify the electromyographic activity of the masseter and temporal muscles during the rest task but may have influenced variations in the electromyographic signal during different mandibular tasks after 60 days of surgery, suggesting compensatory adaptations and functional recovery.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding the impact of buccal fat removal surgery on the stomatognathic system function provides insights into postoperative functional recovery and potential compensatory adaptations, guiding clinical management and rehabilitation strategies for patients undergoing such procedur...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Alice Helena de L Santos Cardoso Marcelo Palinkas Nicole B Bettiol Patr ícia S de Lima Paulo B de Vasconcelos Samuel P Xavier Gabriella Sg Silva Thamyres Branco Isabela H Regalo Selma Siessere Simone Ch Regalo Source Type: research
Immediate Loading Using the Digitalized Customized Restoration of Single-tooth Implants Placed in Fresh Extraction Sockets in the Aesthetic Anterior Maxilla: A 10-Year Prospective Study of Marginal Bone Level
CONCLUSION: The strategy of inserting and not removing the final abutment at the time of implant placement facilitates the establishment of adequate attachment of both soft and hard tissues to the abutment surface, ensuring uninterrupted organization of tissue architecture and offers advantages in helping maintain soft tissue maturation and preventing marginal bone level.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Immediately loaded implants in freshly extracted sockets lead to a significant reduction in marginal ridge resorption. The use of a temporary crown on a prefabricated abutment, exclusive of successive abutment manipulation, proved ef...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Antoine Berberi Amine El Zoghbi Georges Aad Georges Tehini Source Type: research
Color Stability of Bioactive Restorative Material vs Nanohybrid Resin Composite: An < em > In Vitro < /em > Study
CONCLUSION: The color of bioactive restorative material is less stable if compared with nanohybrid resin composite.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: As tea and coffee are popular beverages, particularly in Middle Eastern nations, dentists must advise patients about the color change of resin restorations. Patients are advised to brush their teeth immediately after consuming these beverages. How to cite this article: Saber EH, Abielhassan MH, Abed YA, et al. Color Stability of Bioactive Restorative Material vs Nanohybrid Resin Composite: An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(3):221-225.PMID:38690693 | DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esraa H Saber Mohsen H Abielhassan Yasser A Abed Shereen E Fahim Source Type: research
Effect of Various Surface Treatments of Zirconia on its Adhesive Properties to Dentin: An < em > In Vitro < /em > Study
CONCLUSION: It can be inferred that 48% HF can etch zirconia and generate a porous structure that proves to be beneficial for bonding.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The increasing demand for esthetics has led to the replacement of metal-ceramic materials with zirconia-based ceramics. However, the chemical inertness of zirconia to various conventional surface treating agents has continuously challenged researchers to discover a new surface treatment protocol that could enhance the bond strength of zirconia. How to cite this article: Yenamandra MS, Joseph A, Singh P, et al. Effect of Various Surface Treatments of Zirconia on its Adh...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Manasvi S Yenamandra Asha Joseph Prabath Singh Ramanarayanan Venkitachalam Remya Maya Gayathri Presannakumar Source Type: research
The Effect of Adding Various Antibiotics on the Push-out Bond Strength of a Resin-based Sealer: An < em > In Vitro < /em > Study
CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of this study, the addition of TAM increased the push-out bond strength of AH Plus.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Amoxicillin, clindamycin, or TAM can be added to AH Plus for increased antibacterial efficacy without concern about their effects on the bond strength of the sealer. How to cite this article: Adl A, Shojaei NS, Ranjbar N. The Effect of Adding Various Antibiotics on the Push-out Bond Strength of a Resin-based Sealer: An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(3):231-235.PMID:38690695 | DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3660 (Source: J Contemp Dent Pract)
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Alireza Adl Nooshin S Shojaei Nikta Ranjbar Source Type: research
Salivary Proteinase 3 as a Biomarker for Caries Severity in Children: A Cross-sectional Study
CONCLUSION: The children with high caries severity showed lower concentration of PR3 in their saliva compared with those with lower caries severity which indicates that PR3 can be used as a biomarker for assessing caries severity and also paves way to use PR3 as a caries vaccine in future. Nowadays, interest toward noninvasive and personalized dentistry has been increased. Molecular assays using salivary biomarkers can be an effective tool in detecting the caries in earlier stages and assessing a patient's caries risk.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Salivary PR3 can be used as prognostic biomarker for assessing caries severity and ...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Karthika S Sageena George Anandaraj Soman Shiana Jo Fahanna Beegum Mohammed A Habibullah Source Type: research
Assessment of Adaptability and Linear Dimensional Changes of Two Heat Cure Denture Base Resin with Different Cooling Techniques: An < em > In Vitro < /em > Study
CONCLUSION: The present study concluded that among the different cooling methods, the water bath technique had the least linear dimensional change, followed by the air and quenching techniques. When comparing the materials, DPI Heat Cure acrylic resin showed a greater linear dimensional change than SR Triplex Hot heat cure acrylic resin.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: During polymerization, heat-cured acrylic resins experience dimensional changes. Shrinkage and expansion are dimensional changes that occur in heat-cured acrylic resins and have an impact on the occlusal relationship and denture fit. However, the denture base's materi...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Karthik Kannaiyan Aradhana Rathod Purnendu Bhushan Shilpa Mailankote Turki Almuraikhi Alhussain Daghriri Source Type: research
Effect of Bonding Agents on the Shear Bond Strength of Tooth-colored Restorative Materials to Dentin: An < em > In Vitro < /em > Study
CONCLUSION: These results mark the importance of careful material selection in clinical practice and the bonding agent used to achieve optimal bond strength and enhance the clinical longevity and durability of dental restorations.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: From a clinical perspective, to avoid a compressive or a shear failure, it would be preferrable to use a direct composite restorative material with SBU (Single bond universal adhesive, 7th generation) to achieve maximum bond strength. How to cite this article: Kuchibhotla N, Sathyamoorthy H, Balakrishnan S, et al. Effect of Bonding Agents on the Shear Bond Strength of Tooth-...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Navya Kuchibhotla Hrishikesh Sathyamoorthy Srinath Balakrishnan Naga Praneeth Somaraju Aakansha Mohan Kishore Ginjupalli Sridhar Nekkanti Nithya A Thomas Source Type: research
Volumetric Analysis of Hand and Rotary Instrumentation, Root Canal Filling Techniques, and Obturation Materials in Primary Teeth Using Spiral CT
CONCLUSION: From the results of this study, the ProTaper file system shows suitable volumetric enlargement up to an optimum level, which is needed in primary root canal walls, and is better in canal shaping, as evidenced by good postobturation volume.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The traditional method of cleaning and shaping the root canals in permanent teeth using manual stainless-steel files can lead to undesirable curvatures in root canal morphology, making correctly filling the root canals difficult. It is also time-consuming and sometimes leads to iatrogenic errors. Rotary nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) instrumentation techniques ...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: D Bhanu Uc Yadav R Balagopal Varma J Suresh Kumar Parvathy Kumaran Arun M Xavier Malini Venugopal Nishna Thankappan Source Type: research
Biological Activities of Virgin Coconut and Virgin Olive Oil Mixture against Oral Primary Colonizers: An < em > In Vitro < /em > Study
CONCLUSION: The oil mixture possesses antibacterial, antibiofilm, and antiadherence properties toward the tested microbiota, mainly at 50-100% concentration of oil mixture. There was no synergistic interaction found between VCO and VOO.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Children and individuals with special care may benefit from using the oil mixture, primarily to regulate the biofilm formation and colonization of the bacteria. Furthermore, the oil mixture is natural and nontoxic compared to chemical-based oral healthcare products. How to cite this article: Ng YM, Sockalingam SNMP, Shafiei Z, et al. Biological Activities of Virgin Coc...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yan Mei Ng S Nagarajan Mp Sockalingam Zaleha Shafiei Ahmad Shuhud Irfani Zakaria Alida Mahyuddin Mariati A Rahman Source Type: research
The Effect of Glycyrrhizin on the Viability and Proliferation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells Compared to Intracanal Medicaments
CONCLUSION: Based upon the potential of GA on DPSCs proliferation compared with Ca(OH)2 and TAP, It is conceivable to acknowledge that GA could be used as an intracanal medicaments for revascularization process of necrotic immature teeth.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study emphasizes the significance of assessing alternative root canal medicaments and their impact on the proliferation and viability of DPSCs. The results regarding GA, specifically its impact on the viability and growth of DPSCs, provide essential understanding for its potential application as an intracanal medicine. This study adds to the continuous endeavors...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mohammad A Alrashidi Manal F Badawi Mohamed G Elbeltagy Amany E Badr Source Type: research
