Physical-mechanical properties and accuracy of additively manufactured resin denture bases: Impact of printing orientation.

Purpose: This systematic review evaluated the effect of different printing orientations on the physical-mechanical properties and accuracy of resin denture bases and related specimens.

Study Selection: Utilizing PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus databases was conducted until June 2024. Included studies examined the accuracy, volumetric changes, and mechanical or physical properties of 3D-printed denture bases in various orientations.

Influence of 3D printing orientations on physico-mechanical properties and accuracy of additively manufactured dental ceramics.

Purpose: This systematic review aims to assess the impact of different 3D printing orientations on the physico-mechanical properties, volumetric change, and accuracy of additively manufactured ceramic specimens, as well as their restorations.

Study Selection: The web database containing records for building orientation of 3D-printed ceramics until January 2024 was searched, with no language limitations. PRISMA 2020 guidelines were followed, and the risk of bias was evaluated using the modified CONSORT checklist for laboratory studies on dental materials.

Influence of different print orientations on properties and behavior of additively manufactured resin dental devices: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statement Of Problem: Different factors affect 3-dimensionally (3D) printed resin products. However, evidence on the effect of the print orientation on resin dental devices is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the impact of print orientation on the properties and accuracy of 3D printed implant surgical guides, occlusal devices, clear orthodontic retainers, and aligners.

Impact of 3D printing orientation on accuracy, properties, cost, and time efficiency of additively manufactured dental models: a systematic review.

Background: The evidence on the effect of printing orientation on dimensional accuracy and properties of resinous dental models is unclear. This systematic review aimed to assess the impact of printing orientation on the accuracy and properties of additively manufactured resinous dental models, besides the cost, material consumption, and time efficiency at different orientations.

Methods: A comprehensive web search (PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane) was performed in July 2024 without language restrictions.

Fracture resistance of monolithic gradient zirconia crowns with different finish line designs and cement spaces.

Objective: This study was aimed at assessing the effects of various finish line designs and cement gap thicknesses on the fracture resistance of gradient zirconia crowns.

Methods: Sixty crowns were fabricated on stainless-steel dies with yttria multi-layered (YML) zirconia and categorized into three primary groups according to finish line type (knife-edge, chamfer, and rounded shoulder). Each group was further classified into two subgroups (n = 10) according to cement space thickness (50 or 80 μm).

Clinical attachment loss may serve as a more precise, suitable, and pragmatic grading instrument for periodontitis: A clinical and radiographic validation study.

Objective: The present study was aimed at assessing the sensitivity and accuracy of using clinical attachment loss (CAL) as a substitute tool for grading periodontitis, instead of the interdental bone loss (BL) percentage derived from two-dimensional radiographs.

Methods: One hundred patients diagnosed with periodontitis were included in the study. Periodontitis was graded according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) 2017 classification.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DENTAL SHADE-MATCHING SHOWS PROMISING POTENTIAL FOR PRECISION IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, THOUGH REQUIRING FURTHER IMPROVEMENT.

Article Title And Bibliographic Information: Shetty, S., et al. (2023).

Current applications and future perspective of virtual reality in dental education and practice in Saudi Arabia: A scoping review.

Objective: This scoping review aimed to evaluate the current state of virtual reality (VR) implementation in dental education and practice in Saudi Arabia, highlighting its advantages and challenges.

Methods: A scoping review examined VR's role in regrading dental education and practice in Saudi Arabia by searching electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, from inception to July 2024. Studies including VR applications for education, skills development, or anxiety/pain management involving Saudi dental students and practitioners were included.

Advancements of artificial intelligence algorithms in predicting dental implant prognosis from radiographic images: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: The ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately forecast the prognosis of dental implants from radiographic images is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy of AI algorithms in predicting implant outcomes by focusing on key factors like peri-implantitis, implant stability, marginal bone levels, dental implant failure, implant success, and osseointegration.

Material And Methods: This systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Diagnostic Test Accuracy (PRISMA-DTA) guidelines.

The accuracy of custom-made metal posts manufactured using selective laser sintering versus conventional casting techniques: a laboratory study.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of selective laser sintering (SLS) against the traditional casting method in fabricating customized Co-Cr dental posts, employing 3D coordinate metrology for analysis.

Methods: A 10 mm post space was prepared in a transparent acrylic block using a red ParaPost XP drill (1.25 mm diameter).

Accuracy, Marginal, and Internal Fit of Additively Manufactured Provisional Restorations and Prostheses Printed at Different Orientations.

Objectives: This systematic review aimed to assess the impact of printing orientation on the accuracy and properties of additively manufactured provisional restorations.

Materials And Methods: A systematic literature search databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane) were conducted in July 2024 without language restrictions. The included studies were evaluated using the modified CONSORT checklist, and the effect measures and synthetic methods were employed to assess the accuracy of resin provisional restorations printed at various orientations.

Impact of Digital Manufacturing Methods on the Accuracy of Ceramic Crowns.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of full coverage crowns produced by two manufacturing methods: additive 3D printing and subtractive milling utilizing three different predefined cement spaces.

Materials And Methods: Six groups were allocated based on the manufacturing method and the predefined cement space: printed wax with a 20 µm space (PW1); printed wax with a 50 µm space (PW2); printed wax with a 100 µm space (PW3); milled wax with a 20 µm cement space (MW1); milled wax with a 50 µm cement space (MW2); milled wax with a 100 µm cement space (MW3); milled zirconia coping with a 20 µm cement space (MZ1); milled zirconia coping with a 50 µm cement space (MZ2); milled zirconia with a 100 µm cement space (MZ3). All fabricated specimens were scanned using an Identica Blue 3D scanner and saved as standard tessellation language (STL) files.

Contemporary Applications and Future Perspectives of Robots in Endodontics: A Scoping Review.

Background: In the era of modern advanced endodontics, the reduction of reliance on human hands and shifting towards robotics could benefit the precision and accuracy of endodontic treatment. This scoping review aims to describe current and emerging trends in the applications of robots in endodontics and highlight their limitations and future perspectives.

Methods: This review followed the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) standards.

Artificial intelligence-driven automation of nasoalveolar molding device planning: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: Despite the increasing number of publications on applying artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental field, clarity regarding the performance of different approaches for nasoalveolar molding (NAM) planning and designing is lacking. Additionally, the overall robustness of the evidence in this field remains uncertain.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the role of AI in automating the prediction of anatomic landmarks and the design of NAM appliances.

Cutting efficiency of different dental diamond rotary instruments for sectioning monolithic zirconia and lithium disilicate crowns.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the cutting efficiency of different diamond rotary instrument types for sectioning monolithic zirconia and lithium disilicate anatomical crowns.

Materials And Methods: The study used 30 diamond rotary instruments divided into three groups: Zirconia cutting diamond bur (White Z), super coarse grit diamond bur (KBlack), and medium coarse grit diamond bur (KBlue); Two subgroups were assigned based on the crown materials including monolithic zirconia (5YSZ) and lithium disilicate (e.max) ceramics.

Survival rate, bond, and fracture strength of laminate veneers bonded to different tooth substrates: A systematic review of in vitro studies.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate how different tooth substrates affect the survival rate, shear bond strength, fracture strength, and mode of failure of laminate veneers (LVs).

Methods: This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. In vitro studies comparing the bonding of laminate veneers to different substrates were included.

IMMEDIATE SINGLE IMPLANT PLACEMENT WITH FLAPLESS SURGERY MAY BETTER PRESERVE BUCCAL BONE THAN FLAP SURGERY, BUT CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE IS UNCLEAR.

Article Title And Bibliographic Information: Immediate implant placement with flap or flapless surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pitman J, Christiaens V, Callens J, Glibert M, Seyssens L, Blanco J, et al. J Clin Periodontol.

Modified Two-Step Impressions via the Incorporation of Venting Holes: A Technical Report.

This study presents a methodology for obtaining a precise impression of the crown margin of prepared teeth by utilizing a two-step impression technique. The method begins with the fabrication of a custom tray made from heat-cured acrylic resin, followed by the acquisition of an initial impression using putty elastomeric material. Subsequently, the impression is relieved around the prepared teeth, and vent holes are strategically placed through both the impression and the tray.

Multifactorial analysis of the maxillary premolar area for immediate implant placement using cone beam computed tomography: A study of 333 maxillary images.

Statement Of Problem: Immediate implant placement in the maxillary premolar area is challenged by anatomic variations imposing risks such as perforation of the buccal bone and the maxillary sinus. Previous studies have addressed the potentially relevant factors individually; a study assessing all relevant variables comprehensively and with a large sample size is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this observational study was to analyze multiple anatomic considerations, including sagittal root position, alveolar bone concavity angle, buccal bone perforation, maxillary sinus floor root proximity, and maxillary sinus perforation in the maxillary premolar area, using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to inform, perceive, and simplify the placement of immediate implants.

Translation and psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the ageism scale for dental students (ASDS-Ar): A multi-institutional validation.

Background And Objective: Ageism represents an important barrier to high-quality healthcare for older adults. The present study sought to translate and validate the Arabic version of the Ageism Scale for Dental Students (ASDS-Arabic).

Materials And Methods: The 27-item ASDS tool was translated from English into Arabic following recommended cross-sectional forward and backward translation guidelines.

Deep learning-based approach for 3D bone segmentation and prediction of missing tooth region for dental implant planning.

Recent studies have shown that dental implants have high long-term survival rates, indicating their effectiveness compared to other treatments. However, there is still a concern regarding treatment failure. Deep learning methods, specifically U-Net models, have been effectively applied to analyze medical and dental images.