Journal of Dentistry

1. Medium-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion on nasal cavity and pharyngeal airway volumes considering age as a factor: A retrospective study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104934 | Ronsivalle, Vincenzo; Leonardi, Rosalia; Lagravere, Manuel;...
   AbstractObjectivesThe medium-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on nasal cavity (NC) and upper airway (UA) dimensions based on chronological age are still unclear. This retrospective study evaluated the medium-term changes occurring i...

2. The clinical performance of dental resin composite repeatedly preheated: A randomized controlled clinical trial

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104940 | Elkady, Mahmoud; Abdelhakim, Safaa; Riad, Mona
   AbstractObjectivesTo assess the clinical performance of class II restorations performed by repeatedly preheated resin composite " RC" at 68 °C up to ten times. Methods105 patients were selected and randomized into three groups, each comprising 35...

3. Association between maxillary sinus floor perforation by dental implants and mucosal thickening: A cone-beam computed tomography study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104963 | Oliveira-Santos, Nicolly; Beersingh, Ashleigh-Paige Harvey-Ann; Felizardo, Henrique Mateus Alves;...
   AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the association of perforation of the maxillary sinus floor by dental implants with mucosal thickening and to describe its characteristics in perforated cases. Study designOne-hundred and twenty-nine maxillary sinus...

4. Endorsement of open science practices by dental journals: A meta-research study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104869 | Santos, William Vinicius de Oliveira; Dotto, Lara; Ferreira, Ticiane de Góes Mário;...
   AbstractObjectivesThis study evaluates the endorsement of open science practices by dental journals. Materials and methodsThis was a meta-research study that included journals listed in the 2021 Journal Citation Reports under Dentistry. A comprehe...

5. Performance evaluation of three versions of a convolutional neural network for object detection and segmentation using a multiclass and reduced panoramic radiograph dataset

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104891 | Bonfanti-Gris, M; Herrera, A; Paraíso-Medina, S;...
   AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the diagnostic performance of three versions of a deep-learning convolutional neural network in terms of object detection and segmentation using a multiclass panoramic radiograph dataset. MethodsA total of 600 orthopa...

6. Efficacy of a novel dentifrice containing bioactive glass-ceramic for dentinal hypersensitivity: A double-blind randomized controlled trial in Chinese adults

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104898 | Li, Jia; Han, Qi; Zhang, Li;...
   AbstractObjectiveTo assess the efficacy and safety of a toothpaste containing 7.5 % HX-BGC in combating dentinal hypersensitivity. MethodsA single-center, randomized, double-blind, three-group parallel-controlled design was employed, with Schiff I...

7. Accuracy and consistency of chatbots versus clinicians for answering pediatric dentistry questions: A pilot study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104938 | Rokhshad, Rata; Zhang, Ping; Mohammad-Rahimi, Hossein;...
   AbstractObjectivesArtificial Intelligence has applications such as Large Language Models (LLMs), which simulate human-like conversations. The potential of LLMs in healthcare is not fully evaluated. This pilot study assessed the accuracy and consis...

8. Effect of whitening toothpastes with different hydrogen peroxide concentrations: Penetration into the pulp chamber and color change

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104951 | Barbosa, Laryssa M.M.; Carneiro, Taynara S.; Favoreto, Michael W.;...
   AbstractObjectivesThis study evaluated the efficacy of simulated brushing with toothpastes containing different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (HP) in pulp chamber penetration and color change. Also, physical-chemical properties (concentratio...

9. Performance comparison of multifarious deep networks on caries detection with tooth X-ray images

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104970 | Ying, Shunv; Huang, Feng; Shen, Xiaoting;...
   AbstractObjectivesDeep networks have been preliminarily studied in caries diagnosis based on clinical X-ray images. However, the performance of different deep networks on caries detection is still unclear. This study aims to comprehensively compar...

10. Precise tooth design using deep learning-based templates

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104971 | Chen, Du; Yu, Mei-Qi; Li, Qi-Jing;...
    Highlights•Deep learning customizes highly personalized shape templates for defective teeth. •Deep learning enhances the efficiency and accuracy of digital restorative design. •The morphology generated based on implicit templates is more stable an...

11. Association of dietary inflammation with tooth loss and cognitive decline in older adults from cross-sectional data: The moderated role of albumin

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104967 | Chen, Hui Min; Li, Kar Yan; Li, Tian Le;...
    AbstractObjectiveGrowing evidence suggests a potential connection between tooth loss and cognitive function in recent years. Increasing studies have focused on their inter-relationship, however, the underlying mechanism has yet to be fully elucida...

12. 3D-printed versus conventionally milled zirconia for dental clinical applications: Trueness, precision, accuracy, biological and esthetic aspects

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104925 | Alghauli, Mohammed; Alqutaibi, Ahmed Yaseen; Wille, Sebastian;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis systematic review aimed to compare the clinical outcome, internal gap, trueness, precision, and biocompatibility of 3D-printed (AM) compared to milled (SM) zirconia restorations. Data SourceA thorough search of Internet data...

13. The influence of laser-activated irrigation on post-operative pain following root canal treatment: A systematic review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104928 | McGillivray, Alex; Dutta, Arindam
    AbstractObjectivesSynthesise evidence on post-endodontic pain (PEP) in adult teeth undergoing primary root canal treatment with the adjunctive use of laser-activated irrigation (LAI) as compared with conventional needle irrigation (CNI) during the...

14. Factors influencing the bond strength of additively manufactured crown materials in dentistry: A systematic review of in vitro studies

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104908 | Kagaoan, Zei; Liu, Xiaoyun; Cameron, Andrew;...
    AbstractObjectiveThe purpose of this systematic review was to investigate how different interventions can impact the bond strength of additively manufactured crown materials after cementation. Data/SourcesFour online databases Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus...

15. The prevalence of developmental defects of enamel in a cohort of adults with cystic fibrosis – A cross sectional study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104893 | FionaO'Leary; Coffey, Niamh; Burke, Francis M;...
    AbstractObjectivesCystic Fibrosis is an autosomal recessive condition. It is a multisystem disease treated with a broad range of pharmacological therapies, diet and nutrition, and physiotherapy. Previous studies suggest that people with cystic fib...

16. Fabrication trueness and internal fit of different lithium disilicate ceramics according to post-milling firing and material type

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104987 | Demirel, Münir; Donmez, Mustafa Borga
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate whether post-milling firing and material type affect the fabrication trueness and internal fit of lithium disilicate crowns. MethodsA prefabricated cobalt chromium abutment was digitized to design a mandibular right f...

17. Current arrangements for training dentists in the UK in primary care dentistry

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104959 | Hanks, Sally
    AbstractPrimary Care Dentistry is the destination for the majority of UK dental graduates for some if not all of their future careers. Traditionally Undergraduate Dental Education has been set and delivered within the Secondary Care (specialist re...

18. Challenges in conducting clinical research in primary care dentistry

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104958 | Loomans, BAC; Mendes, FM; Vinayahalingam, S;...
    AbstractThe integration of dentistry into primary health care is crucial for promoting patient well-being. However, clinical studies in dentistry face challenges, including issues with study design, transparency, and relevance to primary care. Cli...

19. Accuracy of the intaglio surface of 3D-printed hybrid resin-ceramic crowns, veneers and table-tops: An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104960 | Metin, Dilan Seda; Schmidt, Franziska; Beuer, Florian;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe present study aims to examine the influence of the build angle on the accuracy (trueness and precision) of 3D printed crowns, table-tops and veneers with a hybrid resin-ceramic material. MethodsOne crown, on table-top and one...

20. Anamnestic risk factors for erosive tooth wear: Systematic review, mapping, and meta-analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104962 | Marschner, Felix; Kanzow, Philipp; Wiegand, Annette
    AbstractObjectivesErosive tooth wear is a multifactorial condition. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify key risk factors for erosive tooth wear in permanent dentition. Study selectionObservational studies reporting...

21. Trueness and precision of an intraoral scanner on abutments with subgingival vertical margins: An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104943 | Sorrentino, Roberto; Ruggiero, Gennaro; Leone, Renato;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of an intraoral scanner (IOS - Medit i700) on tooth abutments with vertical preparations at 2 depths below the free gingival margin, and to determine if the IOS can reproduce the area bey...

22. Prolonged post-washing in ethanol decreases bond strength of additively manufactured crown materials

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104873 | Kagaoan, Zei; Liu, Xiaoyun; Cameron, Andrew;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the effect of post-washing duration and crown thickness on the bond strength between additively manufactured crown materials and dental cement in vitro. MethodsRectangular-shaped specimens of two t...

23. Assessment of the trueness of additively manufactured mol3% zirconia crowns at different printing orientations with an industrial and desktop 3D printer compared to subtractive manufacturing

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104942 | Cameron, Andrew B; Choi, Joanne Jung Eun; Ip, Andrew;...
    Highlights•Additive manufacturing of zirconia crowns at 0, 45 and 90° achieved. •Comparisons of trueness of the subtractively manufactured group and two different 3D printers to the original design were evaluated. •Printing orientation influenced...

24. Two-body wear of novel monolithic lithium-silicate ceramic materials and their corresponding different antagonists

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104952 | Stawarczyk, Bogna; Meinen, John; Wuersching, Sabina Noreen
    AbstractObjectivesEvaluation of the two-body wear of lithium-silicate ceramics against different antagonists compared to a direct resin composite and human teeth. MethodsInitial LiSi Block [LISI], IPS e.max CAD [EMA], and CEREC Tessera [TESE] were...

25. Fabrication trueness and marginal quality of additively manufactured resin-based definitive laminate veneers with different restoration thicknesses

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104941 | Çakmak, Gülce; Donmez, Mustafa Borga; Yılmaz, Deniz;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate how restoration thickness (0.5 mm and 0.7 mm) affects the fabrication trueness of additively manufactured definitive resin-based laminate veneers, and to analyze the effect of restoration thickness and margin location...

26. Assessing the performance of Bing Chat artificial intelligence: Dental exams, clinical guidelines, and patients’ frequent questions

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104927 | Brozović, Juraj; Mikulić, Barbara; Tomas, Matej;...
    AbstractObjectivesBing Chat is a large language model artificial intelligence (AI) with online search and text generating capabilities. This study assessed its performance within the scope of dentistry in: (a) tackling exam questions for dental st...

27. A depth-resolved quantitative evaluation method for non-carious cervical lesions treatment with optical coherence tomography

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104894 | Kim, Yoonseok; Son, Keunbada; Han, Sangyeob;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe aim of this study is prognostic assessment of surface smoothness and the presence of internal bubbles after treatment of non-cancerous cervical lesions (NCCLs) using optical coherence tomography (OCT). MethodsAfter treatment...

28. Oral health through primary healthcare in a developed economy dominated by private dental practitioners: A leap forward in Hong Kong?

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104933 | Leung, Wai Keung
    AbstractAfter two and a half decades of preparation, and prompted by advocacy from the World Health Organization in 2014, the Health Bureau of Hong Kong recently implemented the city's primary healthcare blueprint. Integrated within it is an appro...

29. Influence of airborne particle abrasion on dentin bonding effectiveness of a 2-step universal adhesive

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104918 | Ramos, R.Q.; Peumans, M.; Mercelis, B.;...
    HighlightsWhen using G2B as an adhesive, employing the E&R application mode over the SE mode when bonding to air-abraded/polished dentin is preferable. This choice is supported by the finding that for the E&R application mode, none of the air-abra...

30. Radiographic evaluation of the distance between the restoration margin and the alveolar bone crest in dental implant patients: A retrospective study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104935 | Basak, Suna Selver; Guler Ayyıldız, Berceste; Eken, Seyma;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe recently introduced Implant Disease Risk Assessment (IDRA) identifies a restoration margin-alveolar bone crest (RM-AC) distance of less than 1.5 mm as a key risk factor for peri‑implant disease among eight major risk factors....

31. Establishment and validation of an efficient method for the 3D culture of osteoclasts in vitro

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104957 | Faqeer, Abdullah; Liu, Jie; Zhang, Li;...
    AbstractIntroductionOsteoclasts (OCs) play a crucial role in maintaining bone health. Changes in OC activity are linked to different bone diseases, making them an intriguing focus for research. However, most studies on OCs have relied on 2D cultur...

32. Towards clinically applicable automated mandibular canal segmentation on CBCT

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104931 | Ni, Fang-Duan; Xu, Zi-Neng; Liu, Mu-Qing;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo develop a deep learning-based system for precise, robust, and fully automated segmentation of the mandibular canal on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. MethodsThe system was developed on 536 CBCT scans (training set...

33. Application of artificial intelligence in dental implant prognosis: A scoping review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104924 | Wu, Ziang; Yu, Xinbo; Wang, Feng;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe purpose of this scoping review was to evaluate the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the prognosis of dental implants. DataStudies that analyzed the performance of AI models in the prediction of implant prognosis...

34. Clinical performance of short fiber reinforced composite and glass hybrid on hypomineralized molars: A 36-month randomized split-mouth study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104919 | Sen Yavuz, Betul; Kaya, Remziye; Kodaman Dokumacigil, Nur;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the clinical performance outcome at 36 months of molars with molar incisor hypomineralization and carious lesions, treated with two different restorative approaches following selective caries removal. M...

35. Influence of crown shade, translucency, and scan powder application on the trueness of intraoral scanners

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104969 | Hlaing, Nan Hsu Myat Mon; Lee, Hyeonjong; Jeong, Yuwon;...
    AbstractObjectivesNatural teeth and dental restorations present with various shades and levels of translucency. This study aimed to determine whether these variations in ceramic crowns and scan powder application affect the trueness of intraoral s...

36. The three-dimensional stability and accuracy of 3D printing surgical templates: An In Vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104936 | Lan, Dongping; Luo, Yilin; Qu, Yili;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the three-dimensional (3D) stability and accuracy of additively manufactured surgical templates fabricated using two different 3D printers and materials. Materials and MethodsForty surgical templates were designed and...

37. Lipopeptide biosurfactant as a potential root canal irrigation agent: Antimicrobial and anti-biofilm evaluation

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104961 | Purwasena, Isty Adhitya; Fitri, Dinda Kurnia; Putri, Destaya Mentari;...
    AbstractObjectivesLipopeptide Biosurfactant (LB) is a bacteria derived compound able to reduce surface tension between water and hydrophobic substances and exhibit antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties. This study aimed to investigate the anti...

38. Influence of 3D printed surface micro-structures on molding performance and dental bonding properties of zirconia

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104937 | Zhang, Cunliang; Meng, Jiali; Zhang, Li;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the influence of the 3D printed micro-structured surfaces on the bond strength of zirconia to resin cement. MethodsZirconia specimens were divided into five groups based on manufacturing technique and surface prepa...

39. Efficacy of pulpotomy in managing irreversible pulpitis in mature permanent teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104923 | Li, Yuanyuan; Wang, Wenying; Zeng, Qian;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis paper evaluated the success rates of pulpotomy, compared its efficacy with non-surgical root canal treatment (NSRCT), evaluated different pulpotomy techniques, and analyzed the effectiveness of contemporary bioactive materia...

40. Clinical performance of preheating thermoviscous composite resin for non-carious cervical lesions restoration: A 24-month randomized clinical trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104930 | Favoreto, Michael Willian; Carneiro, Taynara de Souza; Ñaupari-Villasante, Romina;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis 24-month, double-blind, split-mouth randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the retention rates of a preheated thermoviscous composite resin (PHT) compared to a non-heated composite resin (NHT) in non-carious cervical les...

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42. Identifying predictors of the tooth loss phenotype in a large periodontitis patient cohort using a machine learning approach

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104921 | Lee, Chun-Teh; Zhang, Kai; Li, Wen;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to identify predictors associated with the tooth loss phenotype in a large periodontitis patient cohort in the university setting. MethodsInformation on periodontitis patients and nineteen factors identified at t...

43. Brazilian primary dental care in a universal health system: Challenges for training and practice

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 144, 2024 May, Article 104932 | Bomfim, Rafael Aiello; Della Bona, Alvaro; Cury, Jaime Aparecido;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo report the challenges for training and practice for the Brazilian primary dental care in a universal health system. MethodsHealth, education and protection rights against poverty are guaranteed by the 1988 Brazilian Constituti...