Journal of Dentistry

1. Bleaching effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide containing titanium dioxide: A systematic review and meta-analysis

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105692 | Cheng, Yi-ling; Su, Chen; Zhong, Bing-jie;...
   AbstractObjectivesThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of incorporating titanium dioxide (TiO 2) into a hydrogen peroxide (HP) gel to increase bleaching effectiveness. Data sourcesA comprehensive search was condu...

2. Accuracy of intraoral photogrammetry versus direct digital implant impressions in the fully edentulous lower jaw: An in vitro study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105654 | Brakoč, Jelena; Todorović, Ana; Mangano, Francesco Guido;...
   AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate and compare the accuracy of intraoral photogrammetry (IPG) and direct digital impressions in capturing the three-dimensional (3D) implant position in a fully edentulous mandible model with four multi-unit abutments (MU...

3. Corrigendum to “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 153 (2024) 105488]

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105667 | Lu, Wei; Wu, Yang; Yao, Xinyu;...
   The authors regret the below errors in the article “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”. 1. In...

4. A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of a multi-step oral hygiene product intervention to improve oral health in partial denture wearers

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105643 | Seong, Joon; JE, Creeth; GR, Burnett;...
   AbstractObjectivesThis study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-step oral hygiene intervention among removal partial denture (RPD) wearers. MethodsA 12-week, single-blind, randomised, 2-armed, parallel-group, controlled trial wa...

5. Direct restorations versus full crowns in endodontically treated molar teeth: A three-year randomized clinical trial

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105699 | Abu-Awwad, Motasum; Halasa, Ruba; Haikal, Laila;...
   Highlights•Study focused on endodontically treated molars with minimal tooth structure loss. •No significant difference in 3-year survival/success between crowns and direct restorations. •Crowns showed better durability; direct restorations perfor...

6. Evaluation of the relationship between bruxism and/or temporomandibular disorders and stress, anxiety, depression in adults: A systematic review and qualitative analysis

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105707 | Belenda González, Iria; Montero, Javier; Gómez Polo, Cristina;...
   AbstractObjectiveThe objective of this study was to map and systematically review the available evidence regarding the relationship between bruxism and/or temporomandibular disorders, psychological factors (stress, anxiety, depression) in adults....

7. What is the best toothbrush from a social impact perspective?

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105708 | Brett, Duane; Ingeborg, Steinbach; Rodrigo, Martinez;...
   Highlights•Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) was conducted on four toothbrush types. •Social impacts are diverse but include child labour, fair wages. •Toothbrushes made outside Europe with coal -based energy had the worst social impact scores....

8. Prognostic factors and prognostic models for white spot lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105686 | Lu, Wei; Wang, Nannan; Fang, Xiaolin;...
   AbstractObjectivesTo summarize the existing evidence on prognostic factors (PFs) and prognostic models (PMs) for white spot lesions (WSLs) in orthodontic patients. SourcesElectronic searches were conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library,...

9. Impact of amino acid-regulated beta tricalcium phosphate hydroxyapatite on enamel: An updated perspective on hydroxyapatite crystal growth for adhesive bonding?

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105693 | Daood, Umer; Fatima, Sahar; Liit, Ng Mei;...
   AbstractAims and ObjectivesTo analyse development of hydroxyapatite (HAp) crystals doped with glutamic acid and phosphorine residue (Ser-OPO 3) having self-remineralization, biocompatible and optimum bonding properties Materials and Methodsβ-tri c...

10. Randomized clinical split-mouth study on a self-adhesive vs. a conventional bulk-fill composite in class II cavities: Results after five years

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105663 | Schenke, Isabelle M.; Pfister, Julia L.; Hiller, Karl-Anton;...
    AbstractAimIn this randomized prospective split-mouth study, the clinical survival and performance of a novel not yet commercially available self-adhesive dual-curing bulk-fill restorative material (SA, Solventum) and a conventional bulk-fill comp...

11. Unraveling applications of gold nanoparticles in dentistry: A scoping review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105685 | de Lima, Maria Heloísa da Conceição Tavares; Avelino, Maria Eduarda Lemos; Cavalcanti, Marcela Rosa Nogueira;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis review aims is to map the available evidence regarding the applications of gold nanoparticles (AuNps) in dentistry. Materials and MethodsThis scoping review protocol followed the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute and...

12. Fiber-reinforced composite or zirconia in cantilever fixed dental prosthesis? 36-month follow-up clinical study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105705 | Kasem, Ammar T.; Tribst, João Paulo M.; Abo-Madina, Manal;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis clinical study evaluated the survival rate of different designs of single-retainer inlay-retained fixed dental prostheses (IR-FDPs) made from monolithic zirconia (Z) and fiber-reinforced composite (FRC). MethodsA total of 40...

13. A randomised crossover clinical trial of the efficacy of an ultrasonic cleaner combined with a denture cleanser on the microbiome on removable dentures among community-dwelling older adults

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105709 | Lim, Tong Wah; Huang, Shi; Burrow, Michael Francis;...
    Highlights•Both interventions proved equally effective in shifting the microbiome. •Each intervention resulted in a distinct microbial community after 3 months. •After both interventions, only a minimal number of pathogenic bacteria were present....

14. Innovative use of the snowplow technique in orthodontics: Evaluation of its effect on the accuracy and manipulation time in clear aligner attachment reproduction

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105716 | Demir, Gizem Boztaş; Görgülü, Serkan; Topsakal, Kübra Gülnur;...
    Highlights•First study evaluating the snowplow technique for attachment reproduction. •A customized, highly-detailed 3D surface comparison methodology employed to improve measurement accuracy. •Study methodology may guide future research in orthod...

15. Artificial intelligence: Friend or foe in the assessment of dental students?

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105676 | Louca, C.; Tonni, I.; Leung, A.;...
    AbstractObjectivesIncorporating artificial intelligence (AI) in assessing dental students’ knowledge and skills is in its infancy, despite AI being well established as an aid to aspects of clinical diagnosis and education. This study aimed to inve...

16. Additively manufactured zirconia periodontal splint integrated prosthesis: A proof-of-concept

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105701 | Wang, Ziyan; Guo, Lvhua; Deng, Ke;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo provide a digital workflow for designing custom zirconia periodontal splints using material jetting (MJ) technology to support and rehabilitate periodontally compromised anterior teeth. MethodsInitially, the maxillary and mand...

17. Full arch accuracy of intraoral scanners with different acquisition technologies: An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105703 | Baresel, Ingo; Baresel, Jens
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the full arch trueness and precision of intraoral scanners (IOS) using different acquisition technologies. MethodsFour 8 mm in diameter metal spheres were embedded into a dentate type IV dental stone cast model. Six d...

18. Comparison of marginal and internal fit of custom-made post and core restorations milled with 4-axis and 5-axis milling machines in Polyetheretherketone and composite

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105706 | Mostafa, Asmaa; Sadek, Hoda M. Abdel; Hamdy, Amina;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to compare the effects of two milling systems (4-axis and 5-axis) and two materials - polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and computer-aided-design/computer-assisted-manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Composite- on the marginal and...

19. Longitudinal integration of environmental sustainability in the dental curriculum: Assessing changes in student awareness, attitudes and knowledge

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105710 | Dixon, Jonathan; Baird, Harriet M.; Field, James;...
    Highlights•There is an urgent need to embed environmental sustainability in dental education. •A comprehensive strategy to embed environmental sustainability in the curriculum. An assessment of awareness, attitudes and knowledge for environmental...

20. The role of artificial intelligence in intraoral scanning for complete-arch digital impressions: An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105717 | Róth, Ivett; Géczi, Zoltán; Végh, Dániel Csaba;...
    AbstractObjectivesArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into intraoral scanners (IOS) to improve the quality of digital impressions. However, information on the accuracy of AI-assisted virtual models is limited. This study...

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22. A comparative analysis of soft tissue volumetric alterations utilizing root mean square and positive and negative average calculations through two software

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105730 | Figueras-Alvarez, Oscar; Blanco-Antona, Leticia; Quispe-López, Norberto;...
    AbstractObjectivesClinicians and researchers analyze standard tessellation language (STL) files to assess soft tissue volumetric changes over time. Various software programs are available for this purpose. This study aimed to compare the root mean...

23. Exploring post-traumatic stress among patients at a clinic for orofacial pain and dysfunction

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105656 | Knibbe, Wendy; Visscher, Corine Mirjam; Lobbezoo, Frank
    Highlights•Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with TMD pain and awake bruxism. •Elevated PTSD prevalence is observed in orofacial pain and dysfunction patients. •Traumatic events are related to awake bruxism and TMD pain only if P...

24. Restorative options for moderate and severe tooth wear: A systematic review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105711 | Alani, Aws; Mehta, Shamir; Koning, Isa;...
    Highlights•43 studies were included for formal analysis to produce a comprehensive understanding of management options, including both direct and indirect materials. •Annual failure rates for both major and minor failures from the included studies...

25. Effect of zinc-releasing glass ionomer cement on preventing dentin demineralization

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105718 | Htet, Kyaw; Hiraishi, Noriko; Sanon, Kittisak;...
    Highlights•Caredyne Restore, zinc-releasing glass ionomer cement, promotes remineralisation of dentin. •Caredyne Restore is superior to Fuji IX in reducing the depth of demineralising and preserving minerals. •Caredyne Restore strengthens dentin a...

26. Assessment of CNNs, transformers, and hybrid architectures in dental image segmentation

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105668 | Schneider, Lisa; Krasowski, Aleksander; Pitchika, Vinay;...
    AbstractObjectivesConvolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have long dominated image analysis in dentistry, reaching remarkable results in a range of different tasks. However, Transformer-based architectures, originally proposed for Natural Language P...

27. A systematic review of oral health outcomes following smoking cessation in type 2 diabetes: Clinical and research implications

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105665 | La Rosa, Giusy Rita Maria; Pedullà, Eugenio; Chapple, Iain;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis systematic review analyzes the effects of smoking cessation on oral health outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes. DataThe review followed PRISMA guidelines, and the protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024604271)....

28. Chewing habits and masticatory performance are associated with obesity in 9- to 10-year-old children: A cross-sectional study from the Osaka MELON Study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105666 | Kosaka, Takayuki; Hiramatsu, Risa; Otsugu, Masatoshi;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to examine the relationships of masticatory performance and chewing habits with obesity in Japanese elementary school children. MethodsThe participants were 1,403 children aged 9–10 years in Osaka City. Chewing h...

29. Caries prevention effects of nano silver fluoride sustained release orthodontic elastomerics in dental microcosm biofilms

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105649 | Choi, Jun-Hyuk; Lee, Eun-Song; Jung, Hoi-In;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the clinical applicability of nano silver fluoride sustained release orthodontic elastomerics (NSF-RE) by investigating its effects on inhibiting biofilm formation and enamel demineralization using dental microcosm bi...

30. Comparison of accuracy in internal, marginal, and external regions of ceramic copings fabricated via milling, DLP printing, and heat-pressing methods

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105704 | Noh, Mi-Jun; Kim, Ji-Hwan
    AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of ceramic copings fabricated by milling, DLP printing, and heat-pressing methods. MethodsA central maxillary incisor coping was designed after scanning a typodont model. Thirty spe...

31. The effect of Hydrogen Peroxide treatments on dental enamel porosity and protein structure and its long-term implications on tooth hardness and optical properties

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105714 | Eric, Jelena; Ciobanu, Ovidiu; Abdallah, Mohamed-Nur;...
    AbstractObjectiveThe aim of this study is to investigate how hydrogen peroxide (HP) treatments affect enamel porosity and protein structure, as well as their impact on tooth shade and hardness over time. MethodsFifty healthy teeth were collected f...

32. Randomized controlled trial comparing glass-fiber versus metal posts in single-crowned teeth: 15 Year follow-up

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105694 | Van Landuyt, K.L.; Wouters, E.; Zicari, F.;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis randomized controlled trial compared the 15-year clinical success and survival rate of endodontically treated teeth restored with glass-fiber or metal posts. Methods131 patients in need of 182 post and single-crown restoratio...

33. The role of hydroxyapatite-based, fluoride-free toothpastes on the prevention and the remineralization of initial caries lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105691 | Chatzidimitriou, Konstantina; Theodorou, Konstantina; Seremidi, Kyriaki;...
    AbstractObjectivesΤhe aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to critically appraise all evidence available on the effectiveness of biomimetic hydroxyapatite (HAP) toothpastes in promoting remineralization and inhibiting deminer...

34. Artificial intelligence models for periodontitis classification: A systematic review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105690 | Zhang, Jiaming; Deng, Shuzhi; Zou, Ting;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe graded diagnosis of periodontitis has always been a difficulty for dentists. This systematic review aimed to investigate the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models for periodontitis classification. DataThis review...

35. Red biofluorescence revealed by dental bleaching in discolored pits and fissures of occlusal caries

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105646 | Lee, Hyung-Suk; Lee, Eun-Song; Jung, Hoi-In;...
    Highlights•Biofluorescence parameters effectively distinguish cariogenic from noncariogenic discoloration in discolored pits and fissures after dental bleaching. •Bleaching discolored occlusal caries first removes organic stains, then reveals red...

36. A comparative study of digital and conventional occlusal indicators: accuracy and reliability of the T-Scan Novus, wax occlusogram, and articulating silk in clinical application

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105695 | Reich, Karoline M.; Tatzber, Valerie; Skolka, Astrid;...
    Highlights•Thorough comparison of digital and conventional tools for occlusal contact analysis •First comparison of occlusal contact measurement modalities including wax occlusogram •T-Scan Novus recorded systematically fewer contacts in all tooth...

37. Efficacy of laser-assisted caries removal and hard tissue preparation: A meta-analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105697 | Esteves-Oliveira, Marcella; Schaffrath, Katharina; Wierichs, Richard Johannes
    AbstractIntroduction/ObjectivesThe meta-analysis systematically explored clinical studies investigating caries excavation with a laser. DataProspective controlled (non-)randomized clinical trials comparing caries excavation using a laser to using...

38. Comparing silver diamine fluoride delivery methods using microbrush, dental floss and Super Floss® on a tooth-to-tooth interproximal contact model

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105653 | Kwek, Vanessa Yan Xiu; Hong, Catherine Hsu Ling; Rosa, Vinicius;...
    AbstractObjectivesSilver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an effective treatment for arresting caries, though its success for interproximal caries varies. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the delivery of SDF to initial interproximal caries with thre...

39. Impact of microabrasion and a remineralizing agent before in-office bleaching on hydrogen peroxide permeability, color alteration, and enamel morphology

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105655 | Favoreto, Michael Willian; Condolo, Leticia; Camargo, Camila Mendes;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis in vitro study evaluated hydrogen peroxide (HP) penetration into the pulp chamber, bleaching efficacy, and surface enamel morphology of human teeth subjected to enamel microabrasion (MA) combined with in-office bleaching (IOB...

40. Long-term survival of endodontically treated teeth: A retrospective analysis of predictive factors at a German dental school

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105662 | Rödig, Tina; Vu, Mai-Thanh; Kanzow, Philipp;...
    Highlights•The presence of apical periodontitis is a risk factor for tooth survival. •Several individual-, tooth-, and treatment-related variables affect tooth survival. •The overall 10-year survival rate of endodontically treated teeth is 77.4 %....

41. Development of a nomogram for root caries risk assessment in a Chinese elderly population

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105624 | Huang, Li-Rong; Zhang, Chen-Ze; Gong, Mei-Ling;...
    Highlights•Developed a nomogram to predict root caries risk in elderly individuals. •Identified key risk factors including age, coronal caries history, removable dentures, and root exposure. •Utilized six comprehensive questionnaires to assess mul...

42. Trueness of multichromatic versus monochromatic veneers printed using tilted stereolithography technology at different build angles? An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105702 | Alharbi, Nawal M.; Osman, Reham B
    AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the influence of shade (monochromatic vs multichromatic) and build angle on the trueness of veneers printed using tilted stereolithography technology (TSLA). MethodsA maxillary central incisor typodont tooth model was...

43. Evaluation of NaOCl application prior to resin infiltrant or fluoride-containing resin varnish in the treatment of white spot lesions: An in vitro study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105641 | Manav Özen, Aybike; Doğu Kaya, Bengü; Yılmaz Atalı, Pınar;...
    Highlights•The application of NaOCl before resin infiltration or resin varnish did not alter microhardness, surface roughness, DIAGNOdent Pen scores, or microleakage. •Resin infiltration showed superior performance over resin varnish in microleaka...

44. Recent advances in the study of therapeutic materials and techniques for dentin hypersensitivity

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105719 | Dai, Tianxiang; Xie, Xiaoyu; Cao, Mengzhe;...
    AbstractObjectiveDentin hypersensitivity is a common clinical symptom with an unclear pathogenesis, and there is currently a lack of long-term effective treatments. In recent years, various biomaterials and therapeutic methods have been employed i...

45. Antibiofilm properties, cytotoxicity, and effect on protease activity of antibiotics and EGCG-based medications for endodontic purposes

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105660 | Chrisostomo, Daniela Alvim; Pereira, Jesse Augusto; Scaffa, Polliana Mendes Candia;...
    Highlights•PEG containing EGCG+FOSFO, TRI and CH reduced significantly multispecies biofilms. •EGCG+FOSFO, TRI and CH in PEG-400 reduced collagen telopeptides release. •All medications at 1:100 dilution did not cause toxicity on fibroblasts. •IM c...

46. Novel organic-inorganic interface treatment improves the properties of a glass flake-reinforced composite resin

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105664 | Wang, Huimin; Wei, Wei; Lin, Qi;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe effects of different interface treatments on the interfacial bonding of inorganic fillers in composite resins and the overall performance of the composite resins were investigated. MethodsSynthetic mussel derivatives (N-3,4-d...

47. Surgical protocol affecting robotic implant accuracy: Ex-vivo study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105722 | Shu, Qianyi; Liu, Qian; Chen, Deping;...
    AbstractObjectivesA randomized controlled study was conducted to compare the accuracy of three different robotic-computer aided implant surgical protocols (fully guided surgery, partially guided surgery performed by a novice surgeon, and partially...

48. The application of a fasting-mimicking diet in periodontitis. A feasibility study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105644 | Mainas, Giuseppe; Ozgu, Ipek; Sari, Aysegul;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe aim of this study was to test the feasibility of a fasting-mimicking diet on the systemic and periodontal response following non-surgical periodontal therapy. MethodsTwenty patients with periodontitis were randomised to recei...

49. Evaluation of the success of single-visit versus two-visit silver modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART) in primary molars- a randomized controlled trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105661 | Sharawat, Nidhi; Bansal, Kalpana; Mathur, Vijay Prakash;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo compare the success of glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations in carious primary molars using single-visit and two-visit silver modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART). MethodsThis was a parallel-group, two-arm rand...

50. Phosphorylated chitosan and nano-sized TMP: Enhancing strength, antibiofilm action, and biocompatibility of restorative glass ionomer cements

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 156, 2025 May, Article 105675 | Piati, Gabrielle Cristina; Silva, Danielly Beatriz Gonçalves; Delbem, Alberto Carlos Botazzo;...
    Highlights•RMGIC-14 %TMPnano-0.25 %ChiPh improved mechanical properties after 7 days. •RMGIC-14 %TMPnano-0.25 %ChiPh did not affect the cell viability of the MDPC-23 odontoblast cell lines. •RMGIC-14 %TMPnano-0.25 %ChiPh promoted an inhibitory eff...