Effects of Nd:YAG laser irradiation at different energy densities on dentin bond durability under simulated pulpal pressure
ConclusionsUnder simulated pulp pressure, Nd:YAG laser pretreatment altered the chemical composition of dentin and improved the immediate and long-term bond strength.Clinical relevanceThis study investigated the optimal parameters for Nd:YAG laser pretreatment of dentin, which has potential as a clinical method to strengthen bonding. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 15, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Immediate implant placement with immediate or delayed provisionalization in the maxillary aesthetic zone: A 10-year randomized trial
Conclusions: The mean marginal bone level changes after immediate implant placement with IP were similar to those after immediate placement with DP. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 14, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Eliminating Medicaid dental benefits and early-stage oral cancer diagnoses
ConclusionsEliminating Medicaid dental benefits negatively impacted early detection of cancers of the oral cavity. Continued volatility of Medicaid dental coverage and provider shortages may be further delaying oral cancer diagnoses. Alternative approaches are needed to prevent advanced stage OPC. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 13, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Beta-defensin index: A functional biomarker for oral cancer detection
 Cell Reports Mediine AccessPublished:March 04, 2024DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101447SummaryThere is an unmet clinical need for a non-invasive and cost-effective test for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) that informs clinicians when a biopsy is warranted. Human beta-defensin 3 (hBD-3), an epithelial cell-derived anti-microbial peptide, is pro-tumorigenic and overexpressed in early-stage OSCC compared to hBD-2. We validate this expression dichotomy in carcinoma in situ and OSCC lesions using immunofluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. The proportion of hBD-3/hBD-2 levels in non-invasivel...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 12, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Tooth loss during supportive periodontal care: A prospective study
Conclusions: Overall, the tooth loss rate of periodontitis patients in this prospective cohort study under SPC in private practice was low. Both tooth-based and patient-based prognostic systems can identify high-risk cases, but their positive predictive value should be improved. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 11, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

The efficacy of 2780 nm Er,Cr;YSGG and 940 nm Diode Laser in root canal disinfection: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionsIn this study we evaluated in vivo the bactericidal efficacy of three disinfection protocols for endodontic treatment of single-rooted teeth with apical periodontitis. The results indicated that both dual laser Er,CrYSGG/Diode and combined laser EDTA/Diode groups provide superior bactericidal effect compared to the conventional NaOCl/EDTA group.Clinical relevanceThe integration of lasers into root canal disinfection protocols has demonstrated significant bacterial reduction which might promote healing and long-term success.  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 8, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Quality of life of patients treated with robotic surgery in the oral and maxillofacial region: a scoping review of empirical evidence
ConclusionCompared to the conventional treatment modalities, TORS has demonstrated better QoL, mostly in the domains related to oral functions such as swallowing and speech, among patients treated with such. This improvement was most evident within the initial post-operative year. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 7, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Comprehensive analysis of the maxillary esthetic zone for immediate implant placement using cone beam computed tomography: A study of 352 maxillary images
ConclusionsThe findings of this study indicate that careful assessment and planning are necessary for immediate implant placement in the maxillary anterior region. The significant occurrence of LBP highlights the importance of thorough planning and evaluation to avoid surgical mishaps and complications which may necessitate bone grafting and result in added costs and time. Special attention should be given to women and the canine area. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 6, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Industry-Wide Dental Awards Program Announces 2024 Winners at Annual Red Carpet Gala in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX; March 2, 2024 – The Denobi Awards, an industry-wide dental awards program celebrating outstanding individuals and dental teams, held its fourth annual red-carpet gala today and named 10 individuals and two dental teams as recipients.The Denobi Awards Gala is the premier celebration recognizing and honoring excellence in dentistry and is focused on honoring “unsung heroes” from all roles in dentistry – those who’ve made outstanding contributions to the world-wide dental industry. With the 2024 gala exclusively sponsored by John Stamper Media, hundreds of nominations were received and a shortlist was re...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 5, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Durability of infiltrated resin application on white spot lesions after different challenges: An ex vivo study
ConclusionsInfiltrated resin application reduced surface roughness, improved microhardness, and masked white spot lesions immediately. However, it could not reestablish the characteristics of sound enamel completely and resist chemical and mechanical challenges over time. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 4, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Convolutional neural networks combined with classification algorithms for the diagnosis of periodontitis
ConclusionThe PER-Alexnet  + RF model has reached high performance for whole-case periodontal diagnosis. The CNN models combined with CA can assist dentists in quickly and accurately diagnosing the stage of periodontitis. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Low and high hydrogen peroxide concentrations of in-office dental bleaching associated with violet light: an in vitro study
ConclusionsUsing violet light in conjunction with 6% or 35% HP does not alter the physical properties of the bleaching agents, the penetration of HP or enhance color change. However, an increase in temperature was observed when violet light was applied associated with bleaching gels.Clinical relevanceWhile the simultaneous use of violet light with hydrogen peroxide 6% or 35% does not alter the material ' s properties, it also does not bring benefits in reducing hydrogen peroxide penetration and improving color change. Furthermore, the use of violet light increases pulp temperature. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 29, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Artificial intelligence for radiographic imaging detection of caries lesions: a systematic review
ConclusionAI-based models have demonstrated good diagnostic performance, potentially being an important aid in CL detection. Some limitations of these studies are related to the size and heterogeneity of the datasets. Future studies need to rely on comparable, large, and clinically meaningful datasets. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 28, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Sports Diet and Oral Health in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review
  Medicina (Kaunas).2024 Feb 13;60(2):319. doi: 10.3390/medicina60020319. Abstract Food and fluid supply is fundamental for optimal athletic performance but can also be a risk factor for caries, dental erosion, and periodontal diseases, which in turn can impair athletic performance. Many studies have reported a high prevalence of oral diseases in elite athletes, notably dental caries 20-84%, dental erosion 42-59%, gingivitis 58-77%, and periodontal disease 15-41%, caused by frequent consumption of sugars/carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fats, or deficient protein intake. There are three possible...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 27, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Do mouthwashes affect the optical properties of resin cement?
ConclusionsWithin the limitations of this study; the colour stability and translucency value of resin cement depend on both the resin cement content and the mouthwash. Long-term use of mouthwash may adversely affect the optical properties of the resin cement.Clinical relevanceClinicians should take into account the fact that mouthwash use and the composition of the resin cement employed will have an impact on the colour of laminate veneers. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 26, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news