Journal of Dentistry

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   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105418
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2. Influence of repeated cut-off and rescanning on the trueness of the intraoral digital scans

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105153 | Guo, Jiawen; Lu, Yu; Li, Runli;...
   AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the effects of repeated cut-off and rescan procedures on the trueness of three intraoral scanners (IOS). MethodsA tooth model (#16) with a standard class II cavity was prepared, and the complete-arch was scanned using...

3. Exploring the CIEDE2000 thresholds for lightness, chroma, and hue differences in dentistry

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105327 | Tejada-Casado, Maria; Herrera, Luis Javier; Carrillo-Perez, Francisco;...
   Highlights•ΔL 00PT 00 = 1.04; ΔC 00PT 00 = 1.58 and ΔL 00AT 00 = 2.82; ΔC 00AT 00 = 3.04. •A significant difference was found between ligtness and chroma metrics. •No differences for ΔL 00 and ΔC 00 PT 00 were found between males and females group...

4. Influence of scanning pattern on accuracy, time, and number of photograms of complete-arch implant scans: A clinical study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105310 | Gómez-Polo, Miguel; Cascos, Rocío; Ortega, Rocío;...
   AbstractObjectivesTo measure the influence of scanning pattern on the accuracy, time, and number of photograms of complete-arch intraoral implant scans. MethodsA maxillary edentulous patient with 7 implants was selected. The reference implant cast...

5. Utilisation of a think-aloud protocol to validate a self-reported periodontitis questionnaire

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105381 | Krishna-Naik, Vanaja; Palmer, Amy; Hodson, Nicholas A.;...
   AbstractObjectivesThe gold standard approach to diagnose periodontitis is based on clinical examination and radiographic investigations. This, however, is expensive, tedious, and not feasible in population-level assessments. The self-reported peri...

6. Corrigendum to ,

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105371 | Anastasiadis, Konstantinos; Nassar, Mohannad
   The authors regret for the below errors in the article “The effect of different conditioning agents on dentin roughness and collagen structure”. The authors would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused. Where it reads: Fig. 1. ATR-FTIR spe...

7. Deep learning method to automatically diagnose periodontal bone loss and periodontitis stage in dental panoramic radiograph

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105373 | Xue, Ting; Chen, Lei; Sun, Qinfeng
   AbstractObjectivesArtificial intelligence (AI) could be used as an automatically diagnosis method for dental disease due to its accuracy and efficiency. This research proposed a novel convolutional neural network (CNN)-based deep learning (DL) ens...

8. Effectiveness of psychological intervention in improving adolescents’ oral health: A systematic review and meta-analysis

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105365 | He, Isabella L.; Liu, Pei; Wong, May C.M.;...
   AbstractObjectivesThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving oral health behaviors and status among adolescents. SourcesA comprehensive search was conducted in the following six electroni...

9. Effectiveness of glass-ionomer sealant versus fluoride varnish application to prevent occlusal caries among preschool children over 18–24 months – A randomised controlled trial

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105356 | Lam, Phoebe Pui Ying; Lo, Edward Chin Man; Yiu, Cynthia Kar Yung
   Highlights•Occlusal caries progression in primary second molars over 18–24 months were approximately 17 % in both quarterly-applied fluoride varnish groups and glass ionomer sealant groups. •No difference in clinical efficacies of quarterly-applie...

10. Association of crown-root ratio and tooth survival in Chinese patients with advanced periodontitis: An 11-year retrospective cohort study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105360 | Shi, Shu-wen; Meng, Yang; Jiao, Jian;...
    AbstractIntroductionPeriodontitis is a chronic multifactorial inflammatory disease which eventually lead to tooth loss (TL). Therefore, a retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the status of tooth survival within 11 years after non-surgical...

11. Augmented reality assisted intraoral scanning of mandibular arch: A proof-of-concept pilot clinical study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105351 | Alharbi, Nawal M.; Osman, Reham B
    AbstractObjectivesTo investigate whether the scanning time, trueness and number of photos are influenced when augmented reality (AR) heads-up display (HUD) is utilized during the intraoral scan of fully dentate mandibular arches. MethodsA total of...

12. Minimizing tooth discoloration caused by topical silver diamine fluoride application: A systematic review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105353 | Xu, Grace Y; Yin, Iris X; Zhao, Irene S;...
    AbstractObjectiveThe objective of this systematic review is to examine the methods used to minimize discoloration of the carious lesions after topical silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application. Data/SourcesTwo independent researchers conducted a s...

13. Quantitative assessment of early caries lesion activity using novel dye-enhanced fluorescence imaging

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105352 | Park, Seok-Woo; Lee, Eun-Song; Kim, Sang-Kyeom;...
    Highlights•Introduced dye-enhanced QLF (DEQLF) for assessing early enamel caries lesion activity. •DEQLF effectively differentiates active from inactive caries lesions. •Active lesions showed 3.8 times higher fluorescence change than inactive lesi...

14. Caries experience of people with cystic fibrosis: A systematic review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105328 | O'Leary, Fiona; Coffey, Niamh; Burke, Francis M;...
    AbstractObjectivesCystic Fibrosis is a multi-system disease, arising from a mutation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene (CFTR). There is a lack of information regarding oral disease levels among people with cystic fibr...

15. Comparison of robotic system and dynamic navigation for zygomatic implant placement: An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105329 | Guo, Houzuo; Jiang, Xi; Lin, Ye
    Highlights•Accuracy of robotic and dynamic navigation systems in ZI placement was compared. •Robotics system can effectively prevent zygomatic implant overextension. •Robotic system accuracy was slightly lower than dynamic navigation system accura...

16. Effect of a novel low-concentration hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel containing nano-sized sodium trimetaphosphate and fluoride

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105330 | Nunes, Gabriel Pereira; Marques, Mariana Takatu; de Toledo, Priscila Toninatto Alves;...
    Highlights•Highly concentrated bleaching gel cause greater alterations to dental enamel. •Addition of remineralizing agents does not affect the bleaching efficacy of the 17.5 % H 2O 2 formulation. •TMPnano or F alone are less effective than their...

17. Automated monitoring of tooth wear progression using AI on intraoral scans

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105323 | van Nistelrooij, Niels; Maier, Eva; Bronkhorst, Hilde;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to develop and evaluate a fully automated method for visualizing and measuring tooth wear progression using pairs of intraoral scans (IOSs) in comparison with a manual protocol. MethodsEight patients with severe...

18. Effectiveness of immersive technologies in oral health promotion and education: A systematic review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105324 | Luai, Amirul Faiz; Malek, Azizi Ab; Hassan, Eddy Hasrul;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of immersive technologies in oral health promotion and education. MethodsAn extensive literature review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISM...

19. Effect of cut-out rescanning protocol on the accuracy of digital impressions in convergent implants positioned at varying depths: An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105325 | Ansarifard, Elham; Mosaddad, Seyed Ali; Zabihi, Mohammad;...
    AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to assess the effect of the "cut-out rescan" strategy on the accuracy of intraoral digital scans from 25° convergent implants positioned at two distinct depths. Material and methodsTwo customized models were fabr...

20. Barriers to postgraduate education in primary dental care: a qualitative study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105326 | Gardiner, Christopher; Craig, Reanna; McKenna, Gerald J.
    Highlights•Primary care practitioners identified personal, financial, and professional barriers to undertaking formal postgraduate education. •Primary care practitioners working in NHS practices indicated that they were less likely to undertake po...

21. Dental caries and salivary alterations in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105321 | Zhou, Ge; Shu, Xingyue; Long, Youlin;...
    AbstractIntroductionThe association between dental caries, salivary alterations, and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is inconclusive. This systematic review evaluated the caries status and salivary alterations in adults with T2D. DataObservational studies (...

22. Core outcomes measures in dental computer vision studies (DentalCOMS)

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105318 | Büttner, Martha; Rokhshad, Rata; Brinz, Janet;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo improve reporting and comparability as well as to reduce bias in dental computer vision studies, we aimed to develop a Core Outcome Measures Set (COMS) for this field. The COMS was derived consensus based as part of the WHO/IT...

23. Developing a novel antibacterial copper tetraamine fluoride

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105320 | Xu, Veena Wenqing; Yin, Iris Xiaoxue; Niu, John Yun;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo develop a novel and biocompatible copper tetraamine fluoride (CTF) with antibacterial and nondiscolouring properties. MethodThis study used copper fluoride and ammonia solution to develop CTF solution. The CTF was characterized...

24. Comparison of the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis efficacy of Chlorhexidine and Malva mouthwashes: Randomized crossover clinical trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105313 | Zuttion, Giovanna Sacco; Juárez, Humberto Alexander Baca; Lima, Betina Dutra;...
    AbstractObjectivesAlthough mechanical oral hygiene is widely practiced, it faces several challenges. Mouthwashes, such as chlorhexidine (CHX), are being explored as adjuncts to biofilm control, but their prolonged use has several side effects. Con...

25. The impact of mandibular partial edentulous distal extension on virtual occlusal record accuracy when using two different intraoral scanners: An in vitro analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105303 | Tian, Jiehua; Jung, Ronald Ernst; Han, Yuqi;...
    Highlights•Mandibular partial edentulous distal extension can have a significant effect on virtual occlusal record (VOR) accuracy, leading to underestimated VOR occlusal dimensions. •VOR accuracy is affected by the type of intraoral scanner (IOS)...

26. Development and validation of a robotic system for milling individualized jawbone cavities in oral and maxillofacial surgery

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105380 | Liu, Chen; Li, Yang; Wang, Feichi;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to develop and validate a robotic system capable of performing accurate and minimally invasive jawbone milling procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery. MethodsThe robotic hardware system mainly includes a UR...

27. Automated orofacial virtual patient creation: A proof of concept

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105387 | Jindanil, Thanatchaporn; Burlacu-Vatamanu, Oana-Elena; Meyns, Joeri;...
    Highlights•AI enables accurate, fast, and consistent virtual patient creation from facial, intraoral, and CT scans. •Automated AI segmentation and registration enhance efficiency and accuracy in virtual patient creation. •Users are highly satisfie...

28. Corrigendum to “Clinical and radiographic outcomes around 4 mandibular implant-retained overdentures in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A long-term retrospective study” [Journal of Dentistry 145C (2024) 104982]

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105372 | El-Sawy, Mohammed A.; Donia, Sherin; Elmowafy, Doaa A.
    The authors regret the following: In table 2, in the well-controlled group (group ΙΙ), the range (min-max) for the duration of implants in years needs to be corrected as follows: What was publishedRequired correctionDuration of implant in years Me...

29. The dark art of light curing in dentistry

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105375 | Guarneri, Juliana Anany Gonzales; Price, Richard Bengt; Maucoski, Cristiane;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis study was designed to show that the commonly reported irradiance values that are quoted in most publications inadequately describe the light output from light curing units (LCUs). MethodsThe total spectral radiant power (mW)...

30. Impact of social wellbeing on tooth loss and cognition: A scoping review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105376 | Chan, Charlotte Cheuk Kwan; Chen, Huimin; McGrath, Colman;...
    AbstractObjectiveThe proposed explanations for the association between tooth loss and cognitive function have largely focused on systemic inflammation, mechanoreceptor feedback, and nutritive deficiencies. However, the role of social wellbeing in...

31. Tactile sensation in relation to roughness and reflection of active initial lesions in primary (deciduous) and permanent dentition in vitro

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105374 | Wierichs, R.J.; Werren, T.T.; Jaruszewski, L.;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study evaluated whether a relationship exist between tactile sensation, roughness and reflection intensity in active enamel lesions of primary (deciduous) and permanent dentition. MethodsFreshly extracted teeth of the primar...

32. A randomized controlled clinical trial of the performance of three bioactive endodontic cements in primary molar teeth diagnosed with reversible pulpitis: 1-year follow-up study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105378 | Kayaci, Şükriye Türkoğlu; Yazici, Zeynep Solmazgül; Kınıkoğlu, İpek;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe objective of this clinical trial was to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic successes of three bioactive endodontic cements (BEC) including novel portland cement-based material releasing fluoride, resin-modifie...

33. Tap water filtration and purification usage and their impact on the concentrations of fluoride and other minerals – A community-based study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105377 | Hazzazi, Loai Wadea; Soto-Rojas, Armando E; Martinez-Mier, E Angeles;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis study investigated the prevalence of water filtration and purification system (WFPS) use among residents of central Indiana (USA) and determined the effects of WFPS on the concentrations of fluoride, calcium, magnesium, potas...

34. Comparison of three management approaches for dental caries in primary molars: A two-year randomized clinical trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105390 | Narbutaite, Julija; Santamaría, Ruth M.; Innes, Nicola;...
    Highlights•In dentine carious primary molars, HT had superior success rates compared to NRCT and CR. •HT, NRCT, and CR were generally well accepted by both patients and dentists. •NRCT was easiest, CR took the longest time, HT was the most technic...

35. Effectiveness of pulpotomy in managing carious exposure in mature permanent teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105392 | Wang, Wenying; Zeng, Qian; Li, Yuanyuan;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis quantitative systematic review evaluated whether pulpotomy performed with hydraulic calcium silicate cements may be used as an alternative to root canal treatment (RCT) in mature permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure. D...

36. The colour stability of 3D-printed, non-invasive restorations after 24 months in vivo – esthetically pleasing or not?

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105391 | Doumit, Magda; Beuer, Florian; Böse, Mats Wernfried Heinrich;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe aim of the present prospective study was to evaluate the colour stability of 3D-printed non-invasive restorations after 24 months in vivo. MethodsThe study included 29 patients, who received 3D-printed restorations made of a...

37. Clinical outcome of monolithic zirconia on bonded or mechanically retained prefabricated titanium-base: A 4-year retrospective study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105350 | Fiore, Adolfo Di; Stellini, Edoardo; Monaco, Carlo;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo assess the clinical performance of monolithic screw-retained implant-supported zirconia crowns (MSI) bonded or mechanically retained on prefabricated Ti-bases using a complete digital workflow. MethodsA retrospective analysis w...

38. Effectiveness of topical 25% silver nitrate solution followed by 5% fluoride varnish compared to 38% silver diamine fluoride in arresting and preventing dental caries among beta-thalassemia major patients: A randomized clinical trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105349 | Kayasth, Jagreeti; Yadav, Vipul; BC, Manjunath;...
    AbstractIntroductionThis is the first randomized non-inferiority clinical trial in the evidence literature to examine the effectiveness of topical 25% silver nitrate (SN) followed by 5% sodium fluoride (NaF) varnish is not much worse or acceptable...

39. Finite element models: A road to in-silico modeling in the age of personalized dentistry

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105348 | Lahoud, P.; Faghihian, H.; Richert, R.;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis article reviews the applications of Finite Element Models (FEMs) in personalized dentistry, focusing on treatment planning, material selection, and CAD-CAM processes. It also discusses the challenges and future directions of...

40. Digital analysis of fabrication accuracy and fit in additively and subtractively manufactured implant-supported fixed complete dentures

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105332 | Maldonado, Paola; Dönmez, Mustafa Borga; Güven, Mehmet Esad;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo digitally evaluate the trueness and fit of additively and subtractively manufactured fixed complete dentures in materials intended for definitive use. MethodsAn edentulous maxillary model with implants at the left first molar,...

41. Effects of the intraoral scanner and implant library on the trueness of digital impressions in the full-arch implant scan: A comparative in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105336 | Hauschild, Uli; Lerner, Henriette; Weigl, Paul;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of intraoral scanners (IOSs) and implant libraries (ILs) on the trueness of digital impressions for the fabrication of implant-supported full-arch (FA) prostheses. MethodsA stone cast of an edentulous maxill...

42. Efficacy of topical application of corticosteroids in the remineralization of dental pulp tissue. A systematic review of the literature

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105333 | Vallecillo-Rivas, Marta; Fernández-Romero, Enrique; Pérez-Segura, Michelle;...
    Highlights•Corticosteroids, topically applied, might enhance dental pulp remineralization. •Alizarin red stain shows mineral deposition when dexamethasone is topically applied. •Topical corticosteroids seems to promote dental pulp stem cells proli...

43. Investigation of the effect of Tideglusib on the hydroxyapatite formation, crystallinity and elasticity of conditioned resin-dentin interfaces

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105334 | Toledano, Manuel; Fernández-Romero, Enrique; Osorio, María T.;...
    Highlights•Tideglusib-NPs in load cycled dentin favored crystallinity at the interface. •Tideglusib facilitated the highest crystallite and grain sizes at the interface. •Undoped NPs in load cycled dentin produced low-crystalline HAp. AbstractObje...

44. Oral health-related quality of life and patient satisfaction using three-dimensional printed dentures: A crossover randomized controlled trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105338 | Iwaki, Maiko; Akiyama, Yo; Qi, Keyu;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis crossover randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate the clinical applicability of three-dimensional printed dentures (CAD-3DPs) by comparing two fabricated complete dentures, CAD-3DPs and conventional comp...

45. Investigation of the extent of post-extraction bone contraction and remodeling after 4 months. A prospective pilot study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105337 | Canullo, Luigi; Savadori, Paolo; Triestino, Alessio;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the correlation between the serum levels of 25(OH)D and the resorption of the alveolar bone walls and regeneration of the alveolar space after tooth extraction. Methods14 adults in need of extraction of hopeless te...

46. Limitations, challenges and prospective solutions for bioactive glasses-based nanocomposites for dental applications: A critical review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105331 | Meskher, Hicham; Sharifianjazi, Fariborz; Tavamaishvili, Ketevan;...
    AbstractSeveral nanomaterials have been recently used to overcome various challenges in the dental domain. Bioactive glasses, a class of bioceramics, with their outstanding properties including but not limited to their strong biocompatibility, ant...

47. Effects of stamp material and restoration depth on the accuracy of direct composite resin restorations using stamp technique

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105369 | Zhu, Jiakang; Fu, Chunyan; Deng, Xianfeng;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the effects of different stamp materials and restoration depths on the accuracy of direct composite resin restorations using stamp technique. MethodsEighty standard resin teeth were divided into four groups based on d...

48. Influence of short-span scans on trueness in the digital transfer of the maxillomandibular relationship

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105370 | Jin, Chunxiao; Zhu, Jiakang; Li, Mengxun;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the influence of the location and distribution of short-span scans, serving as intermediate registration data, on the trueness of digitally transferring the maxillomandibular relationship in full-mouth...

49. Can deep learning-designed anterior tooth-borne crown fulfill morphologic, aesthetic, and functional criteria in clinical practice?

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105368 | Çakmak, Gülce; Cho, Jun-Ho; Choi, Jinhyeok;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to compare the design outcomes of anterior crowns generated using deep learning (DL)-based software with those fabricated by a technician using conventional dental computer-assisted design (CAD) software without...

50. Repair of partially defective restorations: Systematic review and meta-analysis of patient acceptance

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 150, 2024 Nov, Article 105361 | Lechte, Clemens; Schlarmann, Frederike; Biermann, Jana;...
    Highlights•Dentists can expect their patients to accept or even prefer repairs. •86.3 % of the dentists / dental students reported that their patients accept or even prefer repairs. •93.0 % of the dental schools reported that patients accept or ev...