Dental patients prescribed far fewer opioid painkillers today, but pandemic slowed decline greatly
ANN ARBOR —Americans who have a tooth pulled or another painful dental procedure in the United States today are far less likely to get opioid painkillers than they were just a few years ago, a University of Michigan study shows. That ' s good news, since research shows that opioids are not necessary for most dental procedures. But the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have thrown a wrench into the effort to reduce opioid use in dental care —and not just in the few months after dentists and oral surgeons started providing routine care again after a pause in spring 2020. The decline in opioid pr...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - November 6, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Extraction vs nonextraction orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions:
Four first premolar extraction results in maxillary and mandibular
inter-first molar width decrease and retraction of upper/lower lips.
Nonextraction treatment results in mandibular intercanine width increase
and shorter treatment duration. There was no significant difference
between the two groups regarding maxillary intercanine width, US PAR
score, and posttreatment smile esthetics. Further high-quality focused
research is recommended. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - November 3, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Clinical feasibility evaluation of a digital workflow of prosthetically oriented onlay bone grafting for horizontal alveolar augmentation: a prospective pilot study
ConclusionsA digital workflow provided encouraging results, in terms of accuracy and efficacy, for horizontal bone augmentation. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - November 2, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Delta Dental report finds adults practice good oral health care to avoid serious dental issues and major expenses
CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental shares additional findings from its 2023 State of America ' s Oral Health and Wellness Reportthat show U.S. adults keep up with their oral hygiene to avoid unforeseen costs and prevent dental issues such as cavities and gum disease.The report also finds that adults understand the importance of preventive oral health care for maintaining good oral health and avoiding unexpected care. Further, adults and children continue to follow recommended oral health guidelines at home to improve their overall health and wellness....
Source: Dental Technology Blog - November 1, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Effects of premolar extraction and orthodontic treatment in adolescents - a retrospective cephalometric study
Conclusions:
Our findings suggest that extraction therapy affects dentoalveolar
traits but not jaw position, nor the risk of root resorption, in
patients treated with fixed appliances. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 31, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Perioperative analgesic efficacy and adverse events of fentanyl in dentistry: A systematic review
Conclusions:
While fentanyl demonstrated satisfactory perioperative analgesic
efficacy, there were other alternatives that displayed better or
comparable outcomes. Due to the risks and potential for misuse of
fentanyl, these alternatives must be considered although adverse events
were also reported (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 30, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
The prevalence of the failure of fixed orthodontic bonded retainers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Discussion:
There is low-quality evidence to suggest that the failure rate of
FOBR is relatively high. There is a need for high-quality, well-reported
clinical studies to assess factors that can influence the failure rate
of FOBR. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 27, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Denti.ai pioneers fda-cleared pathology detection in both panoramic and intraoral x-rays with launch of denti.ai detect
Denti.AI announces the groundbreaking FDA 510(k) clearance of Denti.AI Detect, a revolutionary AI-powered imaging solution, amplifying disease detection capabilities in intra- and extraoral dental radiography and charting automation.TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denti.AI, a pioneer in leveraging Artificial Intelligence for dental pathology detection, odontogram and periodontal charting automation, proudly announces the 510(k) clearance by the FDA of its innovative product, Denti.AI Detect. This state-of-the-art imaging solution is engineered to aid dental professionals in identifying prevalent dental dis...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 26, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Risk factors associated with periodontal disease and its impact on quality of life among pregnant women
Conclusions:
The risk factors for periodontal disease, including eating out for
lunch, drinking beverages, brushing teeth less, and not regular dental
cleaning, provide convincing evidence for pregnant women to maintain
good oral hygiene to prevent periodontal disease and improve oral
health-related quality of life.
Keywords:
Oral Health; Periodontal Diseases; Pregnancy; Quality of Life; Risk Factors.
Plain language summary
Pregnancy can cause poor mouth health. Expectant mothers with gum
disease might face problems such as low birth weight and premature
birth. This study found that certa...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 25, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Halitosis: etiology, prevention, and the role of microbiota
ConclusionsHalitosis
is a multifactorial condition with various underlying causes, including
oral and systemic diseases. Effective interventions should be tailored
based on the specific etiologies and mechanisms involved.Clinical relevanceUnderstanding
the factors contributing to halitosis is crucial for developing
appropriate treatment strategies. Enhancing oral hygiene habits, using
antimicrobial drugs, or administering probiotics may help regulate oral
or intestinal flora, thereby improving halitosis and overall oral
health. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 24, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Bond strength between denture lining material and CAD-CAM denture base resin: A systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe bond strength between resins for milled CAD-CAM denture bases and denture lining
material was similar to that of conventional denture base resin, regardless of the
consistency of the denture lining material. The bond strength to 3D printed CAD-CAM
resin was lower than that of the milled version. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 23, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Influence of intracanal medicaments on the periodontal and periapical healing in concurrent endodontic-periodontal lesions with/without communication: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionIn
patients with/without concurrent endodontic-periodontal lesions,
intracanal medication improved clinical periodontal parameters following
endodontic therapy. In terms of influence on periapical healing, the
results were inconclusive.Clinical relevanceTwo-visit
RCT may be considered since it allows for the placement of an ICM in
endodontic-periodontal lesions with/without communication. Sufficient
time should be allowed after endodontic therapy for any potential
periodontal regeneration to occur. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 20, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
New research from Delta Dental finds a significant decrease in the provision of preventive oral health services resulting from the pandemic, raising concerns about long-term impacts
Study assessed effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on oral health care provided from July 2020 through December 2021WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Delta Dental on oral health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, published recently by the Journal of the American Dental Association, reported a significant decrease in the provision of preventive oral health care services when compared to pre-pandemic levels.The study, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral health care use in the United States through December 2021, showed that there were significant decreases in preventive dental ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
PreXion Launches New X-Ray Sensor Along With 3-in-1 Imaging System
Evolve Sensor intraoral dental digital imaging sensor and the PreXion3D Evolve CBCT, PAN and CEPH added to the company ’s dental imaging portfolio.PreXion Launches New X-Ray Sensor Along With 3-in-1 Imaging System | Image Credit: © PreXion, Inc.PreXion, Inc. has announced a pair of significant launches to expand its already extensive dental imaging product portfolio. The company has unveiled its new Evolve Sensor intraoral dental digital imaging sensor, along with the 3-in-1 PreXion3D Evolve CBCT, PAN and CEPH, which is described as a complete dental imaging solution in a single product.The Evolve Sensor offers hi...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 18, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Periodontitis is associated with airflow obstruction in the Malm ö Offspring Dental Study
Conclusions:
Severe periodontitis was associated with lower FEV1
/FVC ratio and airflow obstruction in the present cohort. More
large-scale prospective studies and intervention studies are required
for a comprehensive evaluation. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 18, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
