Microhardness of three glass-ionomer cements during setting and up to 15 days in vitro, and after 5 to 10 years in vivo
Conclusion: The microhardness of GICs was comparable to composite material after only 24 hours. In vivo the microhardness of GICs increased and after 10 years in vivo it was higher than that of the dentin. After 20 days the amount of fluorine was still high in Riva Self Cure and EQUIA Fil. (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - May 18, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Editorial: Burning mouth and precision medicine
Klasser, Gary D.Page 437 - 438 (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - May 18, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Corrigendum: Artificial intelligence in dentistry: current applications and future perspectives
Chen, Yo-wei / Stanley, Kyle / Att, WaelPage 430 - 430The following amendments are made to the published article: Quintessence Int 2020;51(3):248 –257; First published 4 February2020; doi:10.3290/j.qi.a43952Artificial intelligence in dentistry: current applications and future perspectivesYo-wei Chen, DDS, MSc/Kyle Stanley, DDS/Wael Att, DDS, Dr Med Dent, PhD (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - April 28, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Dental care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak: operatory considerations and clinical aspects
Conclusion: Logistic and clinical steps are required to provide dental care during the COVID-19 outbreak while preventing cross-contamination and protecting the dental team during the provision of care. (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - April 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Clinical efficacy of a new fully piezoelectric technique for third molar root extraction without using manual tools: a clinical randomized controlled study
Conclusions: The new piezoelectric third molar root extraction technique allowed third molar extraction in less than one half the surgical time required by the traditional technique. The advantages seem to be more pronounced in difficult cases. However, both surgeons who performed the procedures were very experienced and all the patients were young. Therefore, caution should be given to the generalization of the results. Multicenter studies with a larger variety of patients are needed to confirm the promising results of this study. (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - April 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Features of peri-implantitis associated with luting cement extrusion: a histopathologic report in humans
Conclusion: This report, documenting a case of peri-implantitis associated with excess cement extrusion, revealed that that the bone loss was associated with an inflammatory infiltrate. Additional studies focusing on the histopathologic characteristics of peri-implantitis could help to increase the knowledge of peri-implant disease to shed light on prevention and treatment. (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - April 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Comparison of four-implant-retained overdentures and implant-supported fixed prostheses using the All-on-4 concept in the maxilla in terms of patient satisfaction, quality of life, and marginal bone loss: a 2-year retrospective study
Mumcu, Emre / Dayan, Suleyman Cagatay / Genceli, Emrah / Geckili, OnurPage 388 - 396Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare and assess maxillary edentulous patients treated with four-implant-retained overdentures and with implant-supported fixed prostheses using the All-on-4 concept in terms of patient satisfaction, oral health-related quality of life, and marginal bone loss.Method and materials: Thirty-three patients treated with either maxillary four-implant-retained overdentures (n = 15) or with maxillary implant-supported fixed prosthesis using the All-on-4 concept (n = 18) were compared in terms of ...
Source: Quintessence International - April 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Comparative analysis of methods to increase the amount of keratinized mucosa before stage-two surgery: a randomized controlled study
Conclusion: Despite the limitations of the study, it was found that FGG was the most effective technique to augment the amount of KM in sites of implant placement. The use of a collagen matrix could be a viable alternative to diminish the intervention's impact on patients' postoperative quality of life. (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - April 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Cold atmospheric plasma for bleaching endodontically treated tooth: a new clinical approach
Paveli ć, Božidar / Švarc, Mateja Zaher / Šegović, Sanja / Bago, IvonaPage 364 - 371The most commonly used bleaching agents contain different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. In the present case, the bleaching procedure was performed using an induced field of cold atmospheric plasma, obtained from dielectric barrier discharge. The therapeutic effect of the device used in the clinical procedure is based on floating electrode dielectric barrier discharge, in which the glass electrode functions as the primary electrode, while the therapeutic area, which in this case is the tooth, represents the...
Source: Quintessence International - April 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Randomized clinical trial of different adhesion strategies in noncarious cervical lesion restorations: 1-year follow-up
Conclusion: The four different adhesion strategies in the NCCL restorations presented similar clinical performance after 1 year of follow-up. (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - April 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Editorial: COVID-19: an opportunity to lead
Levin, LiranPage 351 - 351 (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - April 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Editorial: Dental practitioners' role in the assessment and containment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Evolving recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control
Mupparapu, MelPage 349 - 350 (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - April 22, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Face transplantation: general review and long-term management of the dental patient
The objective of this report is to review patient demographics, etiologies, structural graft components, immunosuppressive strategies, donor tissue pathogenicity, neurologic recovery, potential complications, and present clinical guidelines for dental management. Additionally, a brief discussion of the preparation of the donor mask, and cutaneous and intraoral images of allograft rejection have been provided. (Source: Quintessence International)
Source: Quintessence International - March 3, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
The twin block injection: an adjunctive clinical aid for the management of acute arthrogenous temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Ananthan, Sowmya / Subramanian, Gayathri / Patel, Trishna / Quek, Samuel Y. P.Page 330 - 333Background: The twin block Injection is a novel nerve block that has been shown previously to be efficacious in the management of masticatory myofascial pain. Little is known about its effectiveness for reducing pain from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).Case report: A 19-year-old man presented with limited mouth opening with pain in the left side of his face. After a thorough history and examination was completed, the diagnosis was acute anterior disc displacement without reduction in the left TMJ and myalgia of the left side temp...
Source: Quintessence International - March 3, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Collagen matrices: opportunities and perspectives in oral hard and soft tissue regeneration
Pabst, Andreas / K ämmerer, Peer W.Page 318 - 327Free mucous membrane grafts and connective soft tissue grafts have been considered the gold standard in oral soft tissue regeneration for a long period of time. Due to the morbidity while harvesting autogenous soft tissue grafts, xenogeneic collagen matrices of porcine origin were recently developed. Next to soft tissue regeneration, these collagen matrices have also been reported to be suitable for bone regeneration in the context of bone graft stabilization and shielding techniques. Collagen matrices are classed as medical devices, and are produced in a complex treatment ...
Source: Quintessence International - March 3, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
