Journal of Dentistry

1. Association between non-carious cervical lesions, dentin hypersensitivity and anxiety in young adults: A cross-sectional study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105563 | Zimmer, Roberto; Barbosa, Gustavo Frainer; Portella, Fernando Freitas;...
   AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the prevalence and factors associated with dentin hypersensitivity (DH) and non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs). MethodsThe analytical cross-sectional study included 157 participants aged between 18 and 45 years,...

2. Feasibility, trueness and precision of intraoral scanners in digitizing maxillectomy defects with exposed zygomatic implants in situ: An in vitro 3D comparative study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105557 | Elbashti, Mahmoud E.; Naveau, Adrien; Spies, Benedikt;...
   AbstractObjectivesTo in-vitro evaluate the feasibility and accuracy (trueness and precision) of various intraoral scanners (IOS) to digitize maxillectomy defect models with exposed zygomatic implants in situ. Material and MethodsSix partially eden...

3. Accuracy of digital and conventional implant impressions in edentulous jaws: A clinical comparative study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105559 | Kernen-Gintaute, A.; Akulauskas, M.; Kernen, F.;...
   AbstractObjectivesThis clinical study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of digital and conventional implant impressions in a fully edentulous maxilla and mandible. MethodsA 53-year-old edentulous patient with four maxillary and two mandibular implant...

4. Clinical precision of Aoralscan 3 and Emerald S on the palatal and dentition areas: Evaluation for forensic applications

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105455 | Mikolicz, Ákos; Simon, Botond; Lőrincz, Gergely;...
   Highlights•The precision of the palatal scan is superior to that of the dentition scan. •The precision of Aoralscan 3 and Emerald S is excellent. •The two intraoral scanners are interchangeable in forensic and clinical work. AbstractObjectivesTo c...

5. White diet is not necessary during dental bleaching treatment: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of clinical studies

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105459 | Münchow, Eliseu Aldrighi; Távora, Walkiria Schereschewsky; de Oliveira, Henrique Tedesco;...
   AbstractObjectivesThis systematic review with network meta-analysis (NMA) answered whether a white diet is necessary during dental bleaching and if there was any coloring food impacting more significantly the bleaching potential. Data sourcesThe r...

6. Automated dental registration and TMJ segmentation for virtual surgical planning of orthognathic surgery via three-step computer-based method

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105443 | Zhu, Zhaokun; Liu, Zhen; Huang, Liwei;...
   Highlights•The novel method automates dental model registration and TMJ segmentation for orthognathic surgery. •This method achieves clinically acceptable accuracy and precision, comparable to manual methods. •Automated processes significantly red...

7. Tooth loss explains income inequalities in dementia

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105518 | Shimada, Satomi; Matsuyama, Yusuke; Aida, Jun
   AbstractObjectivesSocioeconomic inequalities in oral health and dementia exist worldwide. This study investigated the mediating effects of tooth loss on the association between income and dementia. MethodsThis study used data from the Japan Geront...

8. Prediction based on machine learning of tooth sensitivity for in-office dental bleaching

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105517 | Favoreto, Michael Willian; Matos, Thalita de Paris; da Cruz, Kaliane Rodrigues;...
   AbstractObjectiveTo develop a supervised machine learning model to predict the occurrence and intensity of tooth sensitivity (TS) in patients undergoing in-office dental bleaching testing various algorithm models. Materials and methodsRetrospectiv...

9. Cost-effectiveness-analysis of oral health remotivation and reinstruction in nursing homes in a cluster-randomized controlled trial

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105520 | Nordblom, N.F.; Hertrampf, K.; Habig, S.;...
   AbstractObjectivesWe conducted a cluster-randomized-controlled trial (cRCT) in 18 German nursing homes (NH) to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of reinstruction and remotivation of nursing staff by dental assistants (DAs) over 13 months. MethodsIn...

10. Clinical performance of an ormocer-based single-shade resin composite for the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions: 18-month randomized clinical trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105519 | Matos, Thalita de Paris; da Cruz, Kaliane Rodrigues; Favoreto, Michael Willian;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis double-blind, split-mouth, randomized equivalence clinical trial aimed to evaluate the 18-month clinical performance of an ormocer-based single-shade resin composite compared with an ormocer-based multi-shade resin composite...

11. Positive reinforcement: Balancing negative and positive feedback for comprehensive improvement

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105501 | Barrow, E; Mylonas, P; Pattinson, R;...
    AbstractPatient feedback plays a vital role in healthcare, offering insights into the quality of care and promoting professional development. Despite the emphasis on feedback collection from regulatory bodies, institutional policies appear to focu...

12. Preventive potential of arginine incorporated in fancy waters for erosive tooth wear

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105500 | Bijle, Mohammed Nadeem; Sharaf, Dalya; Bahdar, Moussa Aneess Mohamed;...
    AbstractObjective(s)The aim of the study was to examine the potential of arginine (Arg)-enriched fancy waters in preventing erosive tooth wear. MethodsL-arginine (2 % w/v.) was added to five commercial fancy waters: Oasis-Lemon, Oasis-Lemon Mint,...

13. The impact of malocclusion on tooth loss over a 20-year period: Findings from the Population-Based Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP)

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105502 | Mundt, Torsten; Bernhardt, Olaf; Krey, Karl-Friedrich;...
    Highlights•First long-term, population-based study of malocclusion impact on tooth loss. •Multi-level modelling on person, jaw and tooth level. •Risks: Hypodontia, high overjet, deep bite with gingival contact, cusp-to-cusp bite. •Protective: bila...

14. Impact of scanning interruptions on accuracy of implant-supported full-arch scans: An in-vitro pilot study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105503 | Limones, Alvaro; Çakmak, Gülce; Fonseca, Manrique;...
    AbstractPurposeTo assess the impact of involuntary interruptions (simulating tracking loss by moving the scanner out of its focal distance) and voluntary interruptions (pressing the scanner's turn-on button) on the accuracy of implant-supported fu...

15. Thermographic images for screening oral health problems in older adults: A pilot study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105506 | Stillhart, Angela; Angst, Lea; Spatzier, Hansmartin;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis pilot study assessed the feasibility of using facial thermography to detect intra-oral problems in older adults with cognitive decline and care-resistant behaviors, who are often unable to communicate pain or early symptoms....

16. Digital vs. conventional removable complete dentures: A retrospective study on clinical effectiveness and cost-efficiency in edentulous patients

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105505 | Casucci, Alessio; Ferrari Cagidiaco, Edoardo; Verniani, Giulia;...
    Highlights•Conventional and digital complete removable denture obtained the same clinical results. •Digital workflows reduce time and costs compared to conventional ones. •No clinical difference between 3Dprinted and milled complete removable dent...

17. Effect of index thickness on the accuracy of direct restorations using composite resin injection technique with VPS indices

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105508 | Zhu, Jiakang; Deng, Xianfeng; Fu, Chunyan;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the accuracy of direct restorations using transparent vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) indices with different thicknesses for composite resin injection technique. MethodsThirty-six standard resin teeth of tooth #11 were divid...

18. Tideglusib enhances ALP activity and upregulates RANKL expression in Osteoblast-macrophage Co-cultures within a 3D collagen scaffold

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105509 | Toledano, Raquel; Osorio, María T.; Osorio, Raquel;...
    Highlights•Tideglusib promotes osteoblast function in vitro. •Tideglusib mitigates macrophage-driven inflammation in co-culturing with osteoblasts. •Tideglusib enhances bone regeneration by modulating inflammatory responses. AbstractObjectivesTide...

19. Dental resin for periodontal and tooth root regeneration via metformin to enhance osteogenic and cementogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105507 | Yu, Kan; Zhu, Minjia; Dai, Zixiang;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study developed a novel dental resin incorporating metformin to repair root caries and periodontitis defects. The objectives were to: (1) Develop a novel dental resin with metformin release to fulfill the clinical requiremen...

20. Atraumatic restorative treatment induces transient changes in salivary total protein and redox biomarkers in children with caries: A non-randomized clinical study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105521 | Lopes, Adrielle Ouchi; de Freitas, Rayara Nogueira; Fiais, Gabriela Alice;...
    Highlights•ART temporarily alters salivary protein levels and redox biomarkers in children with caries. •The severity of the lesion influences variations in protein and redox biomarkers. •The greatest variation in biomarkers was observed in childr...

21. What is the influence of the operator on the long-term survival of posterior partial lithium disilicate restorations in an undergraduate setting?

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105522 | Vosmeijer, F.B.; Gresnigt, M.M.M.; Doeve, A.J.;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the influence of the (undergraduate) operator on the survival and success rate of posterior partial lithium disilicate restorations. Materials and methodsPatients who received at least one posterior partial lithium dis...

22. The use of antibiotics in the management of odontogenic facial swellings in children and adolescents: A scoping review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105523 | Welti, Rachelle; Ravindra, Dharini; Teoh, Leanne;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo identify evidence and guidelines relating to the use of antibiotics in the management of odontogenic facial swellings in children and adolescents. DataArticles relating to odontogenic facial swellings in children and adolescen...

23. Exploring ageism and elderly care in dentistry: A comprehensive scoping review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105524 | Aranha, Elis Ribeiro Mariucio; Felipe, Daniele Fernanda; Garcia, Lucas França
    Highlights•This review examines dental professionals' perceptions of ageing and geriatric dentistry. •This study identifies cultural differences in how ageism affects dental care for elderly patients. •Geriatric dentistry is underrepresented in de...

24. Development and validation of an AI-driven tool to evaluate chewing function: a proof of concept

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105525 | Grigoriadis, Anastasios; Saadi, Soroush Baseri; Munirji, Linda;...
    AbstractBackgroundMasticatory function is an important determinant of oral health and a contributing factor in the maintenance of general health. Currently, objective assessment of chewing function is a clinical challenge. Previously, several meth...

25. A novel AI model for detecting periapical lesion on CBCT: CBCT-SAM

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105526 | Chau, Ka-Kei; Zhu, Meilu; AlHadidi, Abeer;...
    AbstractObjectivesPeriapical lesions are not always evident on radiographic scans. Sometimes, asymptomatic or initial periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) could be missed by inexperienced dentists, especially when the scan ha...

26. Comparison of fit and trueness of single-unit and short-span fixed dental restorations fabricated by additive and subtractive manufacturing—A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105527 | Németh, Anna; Vitai, Viktória; Kelemen, Kata;...
    AbstractObjectivesNumerous studies have been conducted on the adaptation of dental restorations fabricated by additive (AM) and subtractive manufacturing (SM); however, the results are conflicting. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to...

27. Clinical performance of different adhesion strategies in non-carious cervical lesion restorations: A four-year randomized clinical trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105529 | Omoto, Érika Mayumi; dos Santos, Paulo Henrique; Shinohara, Mirela Sanae;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the retention rate and other clinical criteria of four different restorative techniques for non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) after 4 years. MethodsThis is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, and split-mouth st...

28. Health literacy, oral diseases, and contributing pathways: results from the Lifelines Cohort Study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105530 | Chakraborty, Trishnika; Kaper, Marise S; Almansa, Josue;...
    AbstractObjectiveHealth literacy (HL), the ability to deal with information related to one's health, may affect oral health via several routes. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association of HL with oral diseases, and whether this assoc...

29. Evaluation of the fabrication trueness and internal fit of additively manufactured two-piece zirconia abutments with different build orientations compared to subtractively manufactured abutments

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105470 | Demirel, Münir; Diken Türksayar, Almira Ada; Donmez, Mustafa Borga;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of build orientation on the fabrication trueness and fit of additively manufactured 2-piece zirconia abutments when compared with those manufactured subtractively in 3 mol% and 4 mol% yttria-stabilized zirco...

30. Comparative accuracy of dCAIS and freehand techniques for immediate implant placement in the maxillary aesthetic zone: An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105472 | Neuschitzer, Markus; Toledano-Serrabona, Jorge; Jorba-García, Adrià;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the accuracy of immediate implant placement in fresh extraction sockets in the maxillary aesthetic zone using a dynamic computer-assisted implant surgery system (dCAIS), with the evaluation of possible deviations versu...

31. In vivo prospective randomised study of the wear of dental restorations using an intraoral scanner and its correlation with visual assessment.

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105471 | Urcelay Moreno, Nerea; Bertuol Gessi, Sabina Francesca; Benabdallah M’Rabat, Meriem;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the efficacy of the True Definition® intraoral scanner in quantifying the wear of glass ionomer restorative materials (Ketac TM Universal and Ketac TM Molar) over 1 year. We also studied the correlation between visual...

32. Dynamic navigation-guided robotic placement of zygomatic implants

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105463 | Al-Jarsha, Mohammed Y.; Diao, Yufeng; Zhao, Guodong;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo assess the feasibility and accuracy of a new prototype robotic implant system for the placement of zygomatic implants in edentulous maxillary models. MethodsThe study was carried out on eight plastic models. Cone beam computed...

33. Indexing status of orthodontic research published in presumed predatory journals: A bibliometric study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105464 | Maroulakos, Michael P; Al-Moghrabi, Dalya; Fleischmann, Isabel;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo examine the indexing status of presumed predatory orthodontic publications within established scientific databases. MethodsSix electronic databases were searched to identify English language orthodontic articles published in 2...

34. A personalized periodontitis risk based on nonimage electronic dental records by machine learning

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105469 | Swinckels, Laura; de Keijzer, Ander; Loos, Bruno G.;...
    AbstractObjective: This study aimed to develop a machine-learning (ML) model to predict the risk for Periodontal Disease (PD) based on nonimage electronic dental records (EDRs). Methods: By using EDRs collected in the BigMouth repository, dental p...

35. Application of 3D-printed resin guides for the removal of molar fiber posts

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105462 | Wu, Yumin; Huang, Lumei; Ge, Bing;...
    Abstract ObjectiveTo evaluate the digital guide technique for removing fiber posts from molars and compare it with the conventional microscope-assisted ultrasound method. MethodsTwo mandibular dentition models, each comprising six extracted molars...

36. Influence of the extension of the anchorage surface of mandibular overdentures on patient's quality of life and satisfaction: 5-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105491 | Lidani, Rangel; Lisboa, Maria Clara; Cadore, Alessandra;...
    AbstractAimTo evaluate the impact of extending the anchorage surface of mandibular overdentures on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and degree of satisfaction (SD) of edentulous patients. Materials and methodsEdentulous patients were r...

37. In vitro assessment of an intraoral scanner accuracy on abutments with horizontal preparation geometries and subgingival margins

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105492 | Zarone, Fernando; Ruggiero, Gennaro; Russo, Lucio Lo;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study evaluated the accuracy of the Medit i700 intraoral scanner (IOS) in capturing horizontal tooth preparations at different depths below the gingival margin and assessed its ability to detect surfaces beyond the finish li...

38. Enhancing dental education with a 3D point cloud comparison and augmented reality for auto-evaluation of fixed prosthodontic practice: An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105493 | Mai, Hang-Nga; Kim, Yong-Gun; Cho, Seok-Hwan;...
    AbstractObjectivesTraditional fixed prosthodontic training evaluations are time-consuming and subjective. This study aimed to introduce and evaluate a novel 3D auto-evaluate tooth preparation with an augmented reality (3DAR) visualization algorith...

39. The microbial co-infection interaction network in apical periodontitis with sinus tracts

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105496 | Wang, Wenying; Qu, Yang; Chen, Hui;...
    AbstractsObjectivesThis study aims to characterize the bacterial co-occurrence features and potential interactions associated with the presence of sinus tracts in apical periodontitis in a Chinese population by using 16S rRNA next-generation seque...

40. Assessment of operator performance during dynamically guided osteotomy and root-end resection in endodontic microsurgery: A cross-sectional in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105494 | Villa-Machado, Paula Andrea; Casas-Garzón, Santiago; González-Gómez, Verónica;...
    Highlights•Osteotomy and root-end resection are EMS procedures that entail high precision. •C-ADN systems represent reliable and safe technological tools for EMS. •The use of C-ADN systems implicates some human perceptions which must be considered...

41. Orifice barrier preferences for coronal restoration of root filled teeth by endodontists and other dental practitioners in Australia: A questionnaire survey

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105497 | Wylie, Michael E.; Parashos, Peter; Fernando, James R.;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo compare the use of orifice barriers (OB) in root-filled teeth (RFT) between specialist endodontic practitioners (SEP) and general and other specialist practitioners (GDP+), and identify common materials, reasons for selection,...

42. Effect of different wound closure interventions on the clinical outcomes following immediate implant placement in the aesthetic area: A network meta-analysis based on thirty-four studies

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105488 | Lu, Wei; Wu, Yang; Yao, Xinyu;...
    AbstractObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to systematically compare and assess the effect of various wound closure interventions on the clinical outcomes following immediate implant placement (IIP) in the esthetic zone. DataStudies comparing...

43. Assessment of clinical reproducibility for intraoral scanning on different anatomical regions for the complete maxillary edentulous arch with two intraoral scanners

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105485 | Cameron, Andrew B.; Abuzar, Menaka A.; Tadakamadla, Santosh Kumar;...
    AbstractObjectivesThere are no in vivo studies comparing multiple intraoral scanners (IOSs) for the completely edentulous maxilla to polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impressions. Investigations comparing IOSs to PVS impressions focus on comparing the over...

44. Longitudinal observational digital analysis of occlusion in Hall Technique

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105547 | Akyildiz, Bahar Melis; Al-Yaseen, Waraf; Innes, Nicola;...
    Highlights•Most volumetric changes in Hall Technique teeth occur within the first month. •Occluso-vertical dimention changes returned close to baseline over three months. •Minimal temporomandibular dysfunction observed and 93 % of children were sa...

45. Validation of a novel tool for automated tooth modelling by fusion of CBCT-derived roots with the respective IOS-derived crowns

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105546 | Baldini, Benedetta; Papasratorn, Dhanaporn; Fagundes, Fernanda Bulhões;...
    Highlights•Multimodal image fusion enables accurate virtual tooth extraction. •Computer-assisted image processing significantly enhances digital dentistry methods. •Clinical validation confirms the accuracy of computer-assisted image fusion. •Comp...

46. Assessment of silver-copper co-loaded mesoporous bioactive glass as an advanced pulp-capping material

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105549 | Kung, Jung-Chang; Yang, Hui-Ci; Yang, Tsung-Ying;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the multifunctionality of silver-copper co-loaded mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG), with the goal of developing an advanced pulp-capping material. MethodsThe synthesis of materials was conducted using the sol-gel meth...

47. Scientific trends in clinical trials on tooth bleaching: A bibliometric and altmetric review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105550 | Rocha, Aurélio de Oliveira; Favoreto, Michael Willian; Menezes dos Anjos, Lucas;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe aim of this study was to analyze the characteristics and trends of publications in clinical trials on tooth bleaching through a bibliometric and altmetric analysis. MethodsA search was conducted in September 2024 on Web of Sc...

48. The Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Alveolar Ridge Reconstructive or Guided Bone Regenerative Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105548 | Arora, M.; McAulay, N.; Farag, A.;...
    AbstractIntroduction and ObjectivesClinical studies have shown favorable outcomes following use of platelet rich fibrin (PRF), either alone or in conjunction with biomaterials for alveolar ridge reconstruction (ARR) or guided bone regeneration (GB...

49. Resin infiltration of trauma-induced enamel cracks – a proof-of-concept

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105552 | Maas, Merlin; Boldt, Julian; Soliman, Sebastian;...
    Highlights•Resin infiltration and adhesive sealing proved effective in masking enamel cracks. •ICON showed a more favorable aesthetic outcome compared to Scotchbond Universal Plus. •ICON demonstrated deeper infiltration into enamel cracks than Sco...

50. Biological and chemical properties of new multi-functional root canal irrigants

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 153, 2025 Feb, Article 105551 | Ballal, Nidambur Vasudev; Narkedamalli, Rajkumar; Shenoy, Padmaja A;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the efficacy of multi-functional root canal irrigating solutions in the removal of canal wall smear layers, antibacterial activity, cytotoxicity, and tissue dissolution efficacy. MethodsForty single-rooted teeth were...