Management Strategies for Immature Teeth with Pulp Necrosis: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews.

Introduction: This review evaluates the effectiveness of treatment modalities for immature teeth with pulp necrosis, focusing on calcium hydroxide (CH) and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) apexification, as well as regenerative endodontic treatments (RETs). Recent advancements and clinical outcomes are highlighted.

Materials And Methods: A comprehensive search of MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and grey literature was conducted from inception to July 2024.

Apical Periodontitis in Vital and Nonvital Teeth: Clinical and Radiographic Features.

Apical periodontitis (AP) is a common inflammatory condition predominantly caused by the response of the immune system to microbial invasion within the root canal system. Contrary to conventional perception, AP may occur in vital teeth with inflamed pulp; adding complexity to diagnosis and treatment. AP, due to its frequent lack of symptoms and reliance on radiographic evaluation for detection, often presents diagnostic challenges.

Artificial intelligence in endodontics: Data preparation, clinical applications, ethical considerations, limitations, and future directions.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative technology in healthcare, including endodontics. A gap in knowledge exists in understanding AI's applications and limitations among endodontic experts. This comprehensive review aims to (A) elaborate on technical and ethical aspects of using data to implement AI models in endodontics; (B) elaborate on evaluation metrics; (C) review the current applications of AI in endodontics; and (D) review the limitations and barriers to real-world implementation of AI in the field of endodontics and its future potentials/directions.

Artificial intelligence in endodontics: Fundamental principles, workflow, and tasks.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has seen significant advancements, particularly in areas requiring image interpretation. Endodontics, a specialty within dentistry, stands to benefit immensely from AI applications, especially in interpreting radiographic images. However, there is a knowledge gap among endodontists regarding the fundamentals of machine learning and deep learning, hindering the full utilization of AI in this field.

Tooth Loss is a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease Mortality: A Systematic Review with Meta-analyses.

Introduction: The current evidence linking tooth loss and cardiovascular disease mortality is inconclusive. Thus, the aim of this systematic review was to explore the association between tooth loss and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search of databases and gray literature included: Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar, various digital repositories.

Incidence of Middle Mesial Canals in Mandibular Molars during Root Canal Treatment and Nonsurgical Retreatment.

Introduction: Large-scale clinical studies on the incidence of middle mesial canals (MMCs) in nonsurgical root canal treatment (RCT) and retreatment of mandibular molars are lacking. The primary aim of this observational study was to determine the incidence of MMCs in mandibular first and second molars that received RCT or nonsurgical retreatment (NSRetx). The secondary aim was to determine factors associated with incidence of MMCs.

Artificial Intelligence in Endodontic Education.

Aims: The future dental and endodontic education must adapt to the current digitalized healthcare system in a hyper-connected world. The purpose of this scoping review was to investigate the ways an endodontic education curriculum could benefit from the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and overcome the limitations of this technology in the delivery of healthcare to patients.

Methods: An electronic search was carried out up to December 2023 using MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and a manual search of reference literature.

Outcomes and predictive factors of vital pulp therapy in a large-scale retrospective cohort study over 10 years.

This cohort study evaluated the long-term success/survival of vital pulp therapies (VPTs) after carious pulp exposure in adult teeth. Additionally, factors influencing long-term success were identified. Teeth treated during 2011-2022 in a private clinic were studied with clinical/radiographic follow-ups.

The Effect of Master Apical Preparation Size on Healing Outcomes in Endodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the existing literature and examine whether or not the size of apical enlargement during mechanical preparation affects the outcome of treatment in patients undergoing nonsurgical root canal therapy (NSRCT).

Methods: MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Library, and gray literature were searched (January 2000-May 2023). Study selection and data extraction were performed in duplicate.

The Link Between Apical Periodontitis and Gastrointestinal Diseases-A Systematic Review.

Introduction: This systematic review aimed to examine a potential link between apical periodontitis (AP) and gastrointestinal diseases (GIDs).

Methods: The protocol of the review has been registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022330771). The following engines were used with the aim of searching for relevant literature: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and grey literature, from inception to May 2022.

Flare-ups After Nonsurgical Retreatments: Incidence, Associated Factors, and Prediction.

Introduction: The aims of this study were to determine the incidence, associated factors, and predictability of flare-ups after nonsurgical retreatments (NSRetx).

Methods: All patients (n = 3,666) who received NSRetx by 3 endodontists in 2 endodontic offices during a period of 6 years (2016-2022) were included. Demographic, diagnostic, and procedural data were collected.