Comparison of suture and sutureless techniques on postoperative complications after third molar surgery: a systematic review
ConclusionThe
omission of postoperative sutures in third molar surgeries appears to
favor pain and edema outcomes within the first 24 h after the procedure,
as well as trismus within the same timeframe.Clinical relevance.Despite
the suture being the standard conduct in tooth extractions. The
omission of sutures in third molar extractions may favor inflammatory
outcomes of pain, edema, and trismus in the immediate postoperative
period. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 2, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Evaluation of complications and quality of life of patient after surgical extraction of mandibular impacted third molar teeth
ConclusionsAs
the age of the patients increases and the duration of the procedure
increases, the rate of postoperative complications increases and it is
concluded that the quality of life decreases significantly. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in clinical endodontic applications: a systematic review
ConclusionMRI has high potential accuracy for diagnosing various clinical endodontic tasks except
for root canal length, size of caries, and periapical lesion dimensions, which are
overestimated in MRI. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 31, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Evaluation of RURS elbow guard in the management of thumb-sucking habit in children with and without intellectual disability
ConclusionThe
RURS elbow guard was found to be an efficient appliance in treating
thumb-sucking among children who had mild to moderate intellectual
disabilities. RURS elbow guard was equally efficient as an intraoral
crib appliance in managing thumb-sucking habits in children without
intellectual disabilities. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 30, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Effect of bar designs on peri implant tissues health in implant-supported removable prostheses: a systematic review
BMC Oral Healthvolume 24, Article number: 138 (2024)AbstractDifferent
characteristics of bars (cross-sectional shape, diameter, distal
extension etc.) lead to different biomechanical behavior (retention and
stress) with implants and peri-implant tissues.Aim: To evaluate
the impact of implant-supported removable prostheses bar designs in
fully edentulous arch (in the maxilla and/or mandibula), with 4 implants
or more, on the peri-implant soft and hard tissues.Two reviewers
searched for observational studies, RCT and in vitro studies, published
on five main databases and three from the grey literature,...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 29, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Biofilm accumulation on complete arch subperiosteal implant-supported prostheses: Effect of pontic type
ConclusionsFlat pontics and ovate pontics have significantly lower biofilm retention. Moreover, transmucosal height plays a significant role in biofilm accumulation in the pontic area. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 26, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Facts and trends in dental antibiotic and analgesic prescriptions in Germany, 2012 –2021
ConclusionsSince 2013, the most frequently prescribed antibiotic by German dentists has been amoxicillin reaching nearly half of all dental antibiotic prescriptions in 2021. Simultaneously, the proportion of clindamycin has steadily decreased, but the level is still high compared to international data. During the past decade, ibuprofen as a first-line analgesic in German dentistry was continuously gaining in importance.Clinical relevanceAminopenicillins have the best risk –benefit balance in dentistry, but the use of antibiotics generally must be limited only to cases of severe infections or compromised patients. Pre-exi...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 25, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Photography or videography? A paradigm shift in dental clinical documentation
This article explores the technological journey from dental photography to videography, highlighting the need for revised and standardized clinical documenting methods to accommodate this changing landscape. It also includes a complete guide to maximizing the capabilities of mirrorless cameras and green screen technologies for the creation of high-quality video content. The essential element of protecting data privacy and security in the midst of these developments is also explored, providing a comprehensive view of the paradigm shift in dental clinical documentation.SUMMARYThe video discusses the integration of technology...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 24, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Influence of operator ’s experience on complications of root canal treatment using contemporary techniques: a retrospective study
ConclusionsTechnical advancements could reduce the effect of working experience on RCT complications between residents and endodontic specialists in a teaching stomatology hospital. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 23, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Effect of different parameters utilized for image guided endodontic root canal preparation on temperature changes: an in vitro study
ConclusionsBased
on the results of our study, guided endodontic drilling at drill speeds
not exceeding 1000 rpm following access cavity preparation, with
constant cooling using a fluid cooler than room temperature, provides
the best results in avoiding collateral thermal damage during navigated
endodontic drilling of root canals. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Prevalence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children Ages Seven to 10 Years: A Comparative Study Before and After COVID-19 Lockdown
Conclusion:
The results suggest a three-fold increase in the prevalence of positive
or potential SDB subsequent to the commencement of the COVID-19
lockdown for this age group. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 19, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Artificial intelligence for classification and detection of oral mucosa lesions on photographs: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsAI
may assist in oral mucosa lesion screening while the expected accuracy
gains or further health benefits remain unclear so far.Clinical relevanceArtificial
intelligence assists oral mucosa lesion screening and may foster more
targeted testing and referral in the hands of non-specialist providers,
for example. So far, it remains unclear if accuracy gains compared with
specialized can be realized. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 18, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Dentsply Sirona announces that DS World Las Vegas 2024 will take place on September 26-28 at Caesars Forum
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 18, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- Dentsply Sirona today announced that its 2024 DS World Las Vegas event will take place on September 26-28 at Caesars Forum. While the event was previously scheduled to take place in early October, the date was changed in response to customer feedback.Dentsply Sirona World in Las Vegas is one of the dental industry ' s most anticipated annual clinical education events. Attendees can expect an unparalleled immersive experience that goes beyond the ordinary. This unique event includes market-leading dental education, networking opportunities with clinicians fro...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 18, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Solutionreach Unveils Cutting-Edge Dental Insurance Verification Technology
LEHI, Utah, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solutionreach, a leading patient engagement and communication platform, is proud to announce the launch of its advanced dental insurance management capabilities, including Insurance Verification. This innovative addition to the Solutionreach platform aims to empower dental practices to automate a manual insurance-related process with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in faster collections and an enhanced patient experience.Insurance verification is one of the most critical yet time-consuming and costly priorities in a dental provider ' s revenue cycle. The average manual...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
GuidedSMILE LLC and Titan Surgical Systems Announce a Guided Surgery Licensing Agreement
CLEVELAND, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GuidedSMILE LLC, which has been established to market the CHROME GuidedSMILE full arch surgical system, and Titan Surgical Systems, a dental laboratory headquartered in California, are pleased to announce a licensing agreement that will strengthen the national full arch landscape. This licensing agreement permits Titan Surgical Systems to incorporate the intellectual property portfolio of CHROME GuidedSMILE into their Titan Surgical Systems Digital Workflow solution. This intellectual property enables Titan Surgical Systems to evolve the development of its guided full arch...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
