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Free buccal fat pad graft for the bone defect filling of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: A novel surgical approach J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Jen-Wei Cheng, Kai-Yuan Hsiao, Meng-Yen Chen, Tze-Ta Huang, Ken-chung Chen
Surgical intervention for medication-related jaw osteonecrosis (MRONJ) is currently the main treatment method, offering a higher healing rate than conservative approaches. However, the management of bony defects after sequestrectomy remains a challenging issue due to poor vascularization from the drug effect. The use of pedicled buccal fat pad (PBFP) for filling bone defects has become common and effective
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Evaluation of biocompatibility and bioactive potential of Well-Root PT by comparison with ProRoot MTA and Biodentine J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Yong Kwon Chae, Ju Ri Ye, Ok Hyung Nam
Well-Root PT is a novel bioceramic material developed to overcome limitations of conventional calcium silicate cements. The purpose of this study was to assess the biocompatibility and bioactivity of a premixed putty-type cement, Well-Root PT. Identical cylindrical samples were prepared from ProRoot MTA, Biodentine, and Well-Root PT. calcium weight volume and calcium ion release from the materials
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Potential different immune phenotypes of macrophages in oral lichen planus by integrating immunofluorescence double staining and single-cell RNA sequencing J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Qianqian Zhang, Ran Zhao, Xuemin Shen, Kai Sun
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease with obscure etiopathogenesis. Macrophages play an important role in interaction between innate and adaptive immunity. This study aimed to investigate the macrophage phenotypes and obtain more comprehensive gene characteristics of macrophages in OLP. Double cluster of differentiation (CD) 68/CD86 and CD68/CD206 immunofluorescence staining was
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Laser evaporation and excision of oral leukoplakia: Highlighting the two techniques for treating different risk lesions J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Wei Liu, Xuemin Shen, Kai Sun
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Oral microbial profiles of extrinsic black tooth stain in primary dentition: A literature review J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Xue Dong, Weijin Zhao, Sha Ma, Ximeng Li, Guiding Li, Shinan Zhang
The extrinsic black tooth stain (EBS) is commonly found in primary dentition. Patients cannot clean the EBS; this can only be done by professional scaling and debridement. It also has a tendency to reform, which significantly compromises children's aesthetics and even affects their quality of life. However, there is no conclusive evidence on the etiology of the EBS. The associations between the EBS
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The ability of different diffusing enhancers to deliver chlorhexidine into dentinal tubules: An in vitro evaluation J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Yi Luo, Mengting Duan, Runze Liu, Pei Liu, Wei Fan, Bing Fan
Root canal irrigants are difficult to diffuse deep into the dentinal tubules for root canal disinfection. The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of different diffusing enhancers to deliver chlorhexidine (CHX) into dentinal tubules. The diffusing property of five diffusing enhancers (acetone, DMSO, Triton X-100, JFC-E and azone) into dentinal tubules was firstly assessed using the Rhodamine
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Changes in smile parameters after surgical-orthodontic treatment for skeletal Class III malocclusion J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Pao-Chang Chiang, Johnson Hsin-Chung Cheng, Daniel De-Shing Chen, Ching-Cheng Hsu, Ricardo Aristides Cruz Moreira, Michelle Yuching Chou
Many patients pursue attractive smiles, and surgical-orthodontic treatment is a common method. We aimed to analyze the changes in smile parameters after surgical-orthodontic treatment in patients with skeletal Class III pattern and identify factors influencing postoperative outcomes. This retrospective study comprised 34 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion and pure mandible prognathism who
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Cementocyte-derived extracellular vesicles regulate osteoclastogenesis and osteoblastogenesis J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Jiajun Li, Yukihiko Sakisaka, Eiji Nemoto, Kentaro Maruyama, Shigeki Suzuki, Kaixin Xiong, Hiroyuki Tada, Taichi Tenkumo, Satoru Yamada
Cementum shares many properties with bone; however, in contrast to bone, it is not innervated or vascularized and has a limited capacity for remodeling. Osteocytes located in the lacunae-canalicular system of bone tissue play a central role in bone remodeling by communicating with osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Although cementocytes are present in cellular cementum and are morphologically similar to
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Comparison of the accuracy of implant placement using a simple guide device and freehand surgery J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Yu-Jin Kim, Jungeun Kim, Jae-Rim Lee, Hee-Sun Kim, Hye-Young Sim, Ho Lee, Yoon-Sic Han
In clinical settings, there may be a need for a guide device that is simple and enhances the positioning accuracy of prosthetics. This study aimed to compare the accuracy of implant positioning using two methods: implant placement with a simple guide device (SGD) and freehand surgery. A total of 103 patients were randomly assigned to the control or study group. In the control group, implant placement
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The learning curve of a dynamic navigation system used in endodontic apical surgery J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Si-Min Liu, Li Peng, Yi-Jiao Zhao, Bing Han, Xiao-Yan Wang, Zu-Hua Wang
Quantitative research was conducted on the learning process of a dynamic navigation system. This study provides guidance for the promotion and application of dynamic navigation technology in the endodontic apical surgery field. Standardized models were designed and 3D printed to form the approach operation of endodontic apical surgery. 6 clinicians with no experience in dynamic navigation performed
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Investigation of the crystal formation from calcium silicate in human dentinal tubules and the effect of phosphate buffer saline concentration J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Mi-Jeong Jeon, Jin-Soo Ahn, Jeong-Kil Park, Deog-Gyu Seo
Based on hydrodynamic theory, blocking the dentinal tubules can reduce discomfort caused by dentin hypersensitivity. This study identified the crystals formed in dentinal tubules from tricalcium silicate (TCS) in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) and evaluated the effect of PBS concentration on crystal formation. Sixty-nine specimens were made by isolating the cervical part of extracted premolars. TCS
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Analysis to evaluate novel separable dental implant stability: An experimental study in rabbits J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Ik-Jae Kwon, Joo-Hee Jeong, Sung-Ho Lee, KangMi Pang, Soung Min Kim, Man-Yong Kim, Bongju Kim, Jeong Joon Han, Jong-Ho Lee
Peri-implantitis is a representative etiology that affects the long-term survival of dental implants. It is known that decontamination of the implant surface is essential for the successful outcome of regenerative therapy for peri-implantitis. In the present study, the stability of a novel separable dental implant (SDI) was evaluated and compared with a conventional non-separable dental implant (NDI)
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Erythema multiforme: A retrospective study of etiologies, clinical manifestations, and treatments J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Tugce Gungor, Salih Gumru, Birsay Gumru
Erythema multiforme (EM) is considered a hypersensitivity reaction associated with drugs and infections, and remains underestimated due to the lack of precise classification and diagnostic criteria. The aim of this study was to evaluate the triggering factors and clinical manifestations of EM and to present our experience in the diagnosis and management of this disorder. All patient records were reviewed
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Novel regimens of phytopolyphenols and celecoxib enhancing efficacy and selectivity of anticancer effects of chemotherapeutic agents on cultured cancer cells J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Ming-Yung Chou, Shoei-Yn Lin-Shiau
Explorations of novel regimens enhancing efficacy and selectivity of chemotherapeutic agents are urgent to solve the problems of cancer therapy. This study aimed to explore synergistic anticancer effects of novel regimens of phytopolyphenols [curcumin (C), tea polyphenols (G) or GC] with celecoxib (Cl) and ZnSO. Antiproliferative effects of drugs on cultured cancer cells and pathogenic biofilms were
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Glandular odontogenic cyst mimicking a dentigerous cyst J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Yi-Pang Lee, Ming-Jay Hwang, Ying-Tai Jin, Chun-Pin Chiang
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Integrating medical humanities into dental education through ancient dental modifications J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Chuan-Hang Yu, Toshihide Sato
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Glandular odontogenic cyst mimicking a lateral periodontal cyst J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 I-Jen Chen, Po-Tang Lai, Huai-Kuan Huang, Chun-Pin Chiang
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Nasopalatine duct cyst – Characteristic histopathological features J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Yi-Pang Lee, Ming-Jay Hwang, Ying-Tai Jin, Chun-Pin Chiang
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Dental students, interns, and junior dentists’ awareness and attitude toward the inferior alveolar nerve block technique and related failure J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Salah Sakka, Nasser Raqe Alqhtani, Abdullah Saad Alqahtani, Abdullah Bin Nabhan, Mohamed Kamal Eid, Maram Alagla, Khalid Alfaifi, Mohammad Zakaria Nassani
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Two-stage orthodontic extraction for impacted third molar deep to the mandible inferior border caused by giant odontoma J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Wei-Chen Huang, Sheng-Hong Wang, Kai-Yuan Hsiao, Ken-chung Chen
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Preservation of the ectopically-erupted maxillary lateral incisor J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Jui-Hsien Yang, Tsui-Hsien Huang, Yun-Yun Wu, Chia-Tze Kao
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Survey of dental students’ perception of chatbots as learning companions J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Ni-Yu Su, Chuan-Hang Yu
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Flipped classroom teaching model with video instruction improves skills in local anesthesia training J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Yen-Lin Chen, Yu-Wei Chiu, Chuan-Hang Yu, Yu-Chao Chang, Yi-Tzu Chen
Local anesthesia (LA) training is an essential clinical skill in dental education. However, the traditional teaching method of student-to-student injection has ethical concerns. This study investigated whether a flipped classroom (FC) teaching model with instructional videos improves students' skills in administering LA. Fourth-year dental students in 2017 (traditional teaching, n = 70) and 2018 (FC
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1-mediated odontogenic differentiation of mouse apical papilla-derived stem cells J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Haruna Hirose, Seishiro Fujimasa, Shingo Kanemaru, Shohei Yoshimoto, Noriyoshi Matsumoto, Hisashi Anan, Etsuko Matsuzaki
Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) exhibits receptor-mediated physiological effects by facilitating the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells toward the osteoblast lineage. This study aimed to determine the effect of S1P on odontogenic differentiation of mouse immortalized stem cells of dental apical papilla (iSCAP) and assess the distribution of the S1P receptor 1 (S1PR1) in the apical papilla and
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Effect of polydatin on the viability and odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells: An in-vitro study J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Rawan Al-Ateeq, Mona Elsafadi, Solaiman Al-Hadlaq
Various materials have been used to promote human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) differentiation to produce dentin bridge formation with less-than-optimal results. Polydatin (PD), a naturally present material with osteogenic properties can be a promising material in the pulp regeneration/repair process. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of (PD) on the viability and differentiation of
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The temporospatial relationship between mouse dental pulp stem cells and tooth innervation J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Shu-Ya Chang, Rung-Shu Chen, Julia Yu Fong Chang, Min-Huey Chen
Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) exhibit versatile differentiation capabilities, including neural differentiation, prompting the hypothesis that they may be implicated in the neurodevelopment of teeth. This study aimed to explore the temporospatial dynamics between DPSCs and tooth innervation, employing immunofluorescence staining and fluorescent dye injections to investigate the distribution of DPSCs
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Comparison of the accuracy of dynamic navigation and the free hand approaches in the placement of pterygoid implants in the completely edentulous maxilla: An in vitro study J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Baoxin Tao, Ningtao Wang, Xiaowan Ling, Lijuan Ye, Yiqun Wu
Pterygoid implant is a promising solution for patients with a partially or fully edentulous atrophic maxilla. However, whether dynamic navigation system will improve the accuracy of pterygoid implant surgery is still unknown. This study aimed to compare the accuracy of dynamic navigation and free-hand approaches in pterygoid implant placement in completely edentulous maxilla models. Twenty three-dimensional
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A scientometric and comparative study of Sjogren's syndrome research by rheumatologists and stomatologists J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Zuohao Zhang, Hanyi Zhu, Zhenhu Ren, Huan Shi, Wei Liu
The diagnosis and treatment of Sjogren's syndrome (SS) are commonly conducted by rheumatologists and stomatologists. The purpose of this study was to compare the scientometric characteristics of SS publications by rheumatologists and stomatologists. All the papers on cheilitis were comprehensively retrieved from the Scopus database, and divided into rheumatologists and stomatologists groups. There
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Social strata and oral pathologies: A comparative study in two co-localized, temporally disjunct burial sites of ancient Egypt J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Roger Seiler, Myriam Seco Álvarez, Frank Rühli, Patrick Eppenberger
Oral pathologies in ancient human remains provide a unique glimpse into the lifestyles, health, and societal norms of past civilizations, including ancient Egypt. However, comprehensive paleo-odontological studies accounting for temporal and sociodemographic variations remain scarce. We address this gap by analyzing oral pathologies in the remains of 68 and 57 adult individuals, respectively, unearthed
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Melatonin ameliorates inflammation-induced developmental defects of enamel by upregulating regulator of G protein signaling 2 J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Mengning Bi, Yucong Zhou, Xuejiao Yang, Yangyang Li, Qianhui Ren, Jing Pan, Xuanyu Wang, Yueying Wang, Fang Ji
Developmental defects of enamel (DDE) is a dental disease with a high prevalence and no effective means of prevention. One of the major causes of DDE is infection, but the pathogenesis is still unclear. Melatonin is known for its anti-inflammatory and mineralization-promoting activities. However, the effects of melatonin on inflammation-induced DDE remain unknown. Here, we investigated the pathogenesis
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Involvement of miR-199a-5p-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticle-polyethyleneimine-KALA in osteogenic differentiation J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Tianyue Wang, Hidemi Nakata, Bing Shen, Ziying Jiao, Kaori Yokota, Shinji Kuroda, Shohei Kasugai, Eriko Marukawa
While there are numerous reports on surgical techniques and materials for bone grafting, limited methods are available to enhance the body's inherent capacity to heal bones. Here we investigated microRNA-199a (miR-199a), a molecular that promotes osteoblast differentiation and bone healing. To construct a miR-199a delivery complex, miR-199a-5p mimics were coated with mesoporous silica nanoparticles
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Evaluation of oral health status and immunological parameters of hospitalized COVID-19 patients during acute and recovery phases: A randomized clinical trial J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Cem Peskersoy, Aybeniz Oguzhan, Cagri Akcay, Beyza A. Dincturk, Hulya S.E. Can, Erdinc K. Kamer, Mehmet Haciyanli
It is known that COVID-19 patients show many clinical oral symptoms due to the immunological mechanisms triggered by the virus. Aim of this study is to analyze the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2, and to evaluate the oral health status of hospitalized patients. 160 patients with COVID-19 confirmed by SARS-CoV-2–specific RT-PCR testing and 160 healthy volunteers (HI) with similar age, gender and systemic
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The geographical distribution of physicians and dentists in the public health centers in Taiwan in 2022 J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Feng-Chou Cheng, Li-Hua Tang, Chun-Pin Chiang
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Analysis of approved dental teaching projects in the teaching practice research program in 8 dental schools of Taiwan from 2018 to 2023 J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Chia-Ming Liu, Ni-Yu Su, Yi-Tzu Chen, Chun-Pin Chiang, Chuan-Hang Yu
The teaching practice research program was initiated by Taiwan's Ministry of Education in 2018 to improve medical teaching quality. This study analyzed dental teaching projects conducted under this program from 2018 to 2023. Data of submitted and approved medical (including dental) teaching projects from 2018 to 2023 were obtained from the annual reports released by the program committee. The annual
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Increased expression of keratin 17 in oral lichen planus and its correlation with disease severity J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Xinyi Han, Ran Zhao, Qianqian Zhang, Xuemin Shen, Kai Sun
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease with unknown mechanisms of pathogenesis. Keratin 17 (KRT17) is a protein that regulates numerous cellular processes. This study aimed to explore the expression of KRT17 in OLP and its correlation with the severity of OLP. RNA sequencing using epithelium from 5 OLP patients and 5 health control (HC) was performed, followed by functional analysis
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Temporal stability of tongue microbiota in older patients – A pilot study J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Fa-Tzu Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Yang, Yu-Cheng Lin, Ming-Lun Hsu, Guang Hong, Mu-Chen Yang, Ding-Han Wang, Lin-Jack Huang, Chiu-Tzu Lin, Wun-Eng Hsu, Hsi-Feng Tu
Healthy states of human microbiota depend on a stable community of symbiotic microbes irrespective of external challenges from the environment. Thus, long-term stability of the oral microbiota is of importance, particularly for older patient populations. We used next-generation sequencing (NGS) to examine the tongue microbiota of 18 individuals receiving long-term care over a 10-month period. Beta
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Management of teeth with endodontic-periodontal lesions J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Kaveh Nasiri, Karl-Thomas Wrbas
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Association between gender and self-assessment skills amongst Japanese dental students J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Lang Liang, Masako Nagasawa, Vivian Ha, Amy J. Lin, Yosuke Akiba, Nami Akiba, Shelyn A. Yamakami, Katsumi Uoshima, Hiroe Ohyama
Background/purpose Self-assessment in dental education is considered a fundamental skill for proficient oral healthcare providers. While previous studies looked at self-assessment in education, few have done so at Japanese institutions. This study aimed to assess potential associations between gender and self-assessment skills in Japanese dental students. Materials and methods Dental students from
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Effect of treatment with implant-supported fixed partial dentures on oral health-related quality of life in patients with unilateral shortened dental arch J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Hiroyuki Watanabe, Yuka Abe, Yuriko Kusumoto, Takumi Yokoi, Sawako Yokoyama, Toshiro Hirai, Haruka Itoh, Kazuyoshi Baba
Background/purpose Implant-supported fixed partial dentures (IFPDs) are a treatment option for partially edentulous dentition with missing posterior-most molars despite the concept of a shortened dental arch (SDA). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of IFPD treatment on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with unilateral SDA missing two adjacent molars and to compare the effects
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Survey of the distribution of dental X-ray machines in Taiwan's hospitals J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Feng-Chou Cheng, Yu-Ting Hu, Chun-Pin Chiang
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Integrating narrative medicine in periodontal surgery: A holistic approach J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Chia-Ming Liu, Yi-Tzu Chen, Yu-Chao Chang
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Successful autotransplantation using a mature impacted third molar: A case report J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Saeed Asgary
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Smear layer removal efficacy of different irrigation techniques in conservatively instrumented root canals J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Sota Mochizuki, Satoshi Watanabe, Jiayi Liu, Takashi Okiji
Background/purpose Establishing effective irrigation methods is warranted to ensure the predictability of minimally invasive root canal instrumentation. This study aimed to compare the smear layer removal efficacy of different irrigation techniques in root canals instrumented with TruNatomy nickel-titanium rotary instruments. Materials and methods Experiment 1: Extracted human mandibular incisors were
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The enigma of burning mouth syndrome: Insights into dual pain mechanisms J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Nicolas Pinto-Pardo
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Importance of phytotherapy for oral health care and quality of life in adults: A scoping review J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Rosemary Sadami Arai Shinkai, Camila Lindoni Azevedo, Tomie Toyota de Campos, Edgard Michel-Crosato, Maria Gabriela Haye Biazevic
Medicinal plants and herbal medicines are used as integrative and complementary practices to provide comprehensive care, disease prevention, health promotion, and to improve quality of life (QoL). This scoping review aimed to identify and describe the use of phytotherapy in oral health care by adults and their outcomes, with a focus on perceptions of oral health-related QoL, healthcare access, and
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Potential implication of serum lipid levels as predictive indicators for monitoring oral lichen planus J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Xuan Xiao, Zhifeng Song, Shangfeng Liu
Compelling evidence indicates that dyslipidemia is positively associated with oral lichen planus (OLP). The types and magnitude of lipid metabolism disturbance in peripheral blood of OLP patients have been investigated in different studies. Yet, consensus on how these different lipid components varied in levels for the development of OLP lesions has not been reached so far. Herein, a total of 8 eligible
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Overview of the medical benefit for the pulp capping under the National Health Insurance of Taiwan from 2011 to 2022 J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Feng-Chou Cheng, Chun-Shih Hsu, Shu-Hui Cheng, Chun-Pin Chiang
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How to become a dental equipment technician and overview of the dental equipment repair industry in Taiwan J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Feng-Chou Cheng, Ling-Hsia Wang, Chun-Pin Chiang
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Robotic surgery: A pending subject in oral and maxillofacial surgery J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Íñigo Aragón Niño, José Luis Cebrián Carretero
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Interactions of neural-like cells with 3D-printed polycaprolactone with different inner diameters for neural regeneration J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Zolzaya Javkhlan, Sheng-Hao Hsu, Rung-Shu Chen, Min-Huey Chen
Background/purpose Peripheral neural regeneration is an interesting and challenging field. The aim of this study was to investigate the interactions of neural-like PC12 cells and Poly-D-Lysine (PDL)-coated 3D-printed polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds with different inner diameters of half tubular array (HTA) (0, 200, 300, and 400 μm), respectively. Materials and methods This study used the fused deposition
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Two-year follow-up of a mandibular second premolar with a fractured irrigation needle extending beyond the apex: A case report J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 He Liu, Ya Shen
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Survey of the operating models of dental radiology in general hospitals in Taiwan J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Feng-Chou Cheng, Cheng-Hsueh Chen, Chun-Pin Chiang
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Profiles of peripheral B cell subsets in a cohort of primary Sjögren's syndrome patients and their potential clinical significance J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Yixiao Xing, Boya Li, Pan Wei, Hong Hua
Background/purpose Primary Sjögren's syndrome is a prototypical autoimmune disease, with B cell dysfunction as a dominant feature. Further insights into distribution of B cell subsets in primary Sjögren's syndrome are urgently required to identify the most appropriate target subpopulation. We aimed to evaluate the profiles of B lymphocyte subpopulations in primary Sjögren's syndrome patients and to
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The influence of pontic distribution on the marginal and internal gaps of CAD/CAM five-unit anterior zirconia framework J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Min-Chieh Chang, Lu-Wen Cheng, Shu-Fen Chuang, Yung-Chung Chen
Background/purpose Nowadays, zirconia-based framework has been used for longspan or full-arch fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pontic distribution on marginal and internal gaps of five-unit anterior zirconiabased DPs. Materials and methods Right maxillary central incisor and second premolar were selected as terminal abutments and three different edentulous
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3D-bioprinted alginate-based bioink scaffolds with β-tricalcium phosphate for bone regeneration applications J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Yi-Fan Wu, Ya-Ting Wen, Eisner Salamanca, Lwin Moe Aung, Yan-Qiao Chao, Chih-Yun Chen, Ying-Sui Sun, Wei-Jen Chang
Background/purpose 3D-printed bone tissue engineering is becoming recognized as a key approach in dentistry for creating customized bone regeneration treatments fitting patients bone defects requirements. 3D bioprinting offers an innovative method to fabricate detailed 3D structures, closely emulating the native bone micro-environment and better bone regeneration. This study aimed to develop an 3D-bioprintable
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A bibliometric study on research trends and hotspots of recurrent aphthous stomatitis J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Xuan Xiao, Zhaocheng Shi, Zhifeng Song, Shangfeng Liu
Background/purpose Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral mucosal disease. Despite a variety of scientific articles have been available till date, merely a few scientometric analyses have been systematically carried out in this field. The objective of this study was to recognize the hotspots and research trends related to RAS via bibliometric approach. Materials and methods The Elsevier's
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Effects of diameters of implant and abutment screw on stress distribution within dental implant and alveolar bone: A three-dimensional finite element analysis J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Yen-Wen Shen, Heng-Li Huang, Jui-Ting Hsu, Lih-Jyh Fuh
Background/purpose Few studies have investigated the effects of abutment screw diameter in the stress of dental implants and alveolar bones under occlusal forces. In this study, we investigated how variations in implant diameter, abutment screw diameter, and bone condition affect stresses in the abutment screw, implant, and surrounding bone. Materials and methods Three-dimensional finite element (FE)
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Multidisciplinary management of crown fractures: A comprehensive approach to immediate reattachment J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Saeed Asgary, Kouros Monsef
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Surface strain at the cervical area and fracture strength of flared root canals reinforced using a zirconia tube and glass-fiber post J. Dent. Sci. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Daiki Kondo, Wataru Komada, Shinya Oishi, Kenji Fueki
Background/purpose Recently, an effective core build-up system for teeth with flared root canals is needed. This research aimed to evaluate the effect of foundation restorations using a composite resin core with a fiber post reinforced with a zirconia tube for the surface strain at the cervical area and the fracture load of teeth with flared root canals. Materials and methods Bovine teeth were shaped