In Vitro Degradation of Mg-Doped ZrO Bioceramics at the Interface with Xerostom Saliva Substitute Gel.

Zirconia-based bioceramics, one of the most important materials used for dental applications, have been intensively studied in recent years due to their excellent mechanical resistance and chemical inertness in the mouth. In this work, the structural, morphological and dissolution properties of the ZrMgO (x = 0.05, 0.

Plantar Pressure Variations Induced by Experimental Malocclusion-A Pilot Case Series Study.

Background: All body systems involved in ensuring a healthy posture (musculoskeletal system, oculomotor, oto-vestibular and occluso-cranial-mandibular) are essential in maintaining postural balance.

Research Question: Does experimental malocclusion in subjects in static position determine variations in plantar pressure?

Methods: Overall, 31 subjects were included in the study. The plantar pressure was evaluated in five different points: lateral and medial heel, midfoot, 1st and 5th metatarsal area.

Factors associated with dental erosions in gastroesophageal reflux disease: a cross-sectional study in patients with heartburn.

Background And Aim: Dental erosion (DE) represents a frequent condition in adults and the elderly. The gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is considered an important endogenous factor causing dental erosions. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of DE in GERD patients and to establish the correlation between pathogenic intrinsic and extrinsic factors of DE and their relation to GERD.

Radiological, histological and immunohistochemical evaluation of periapical inflammatory lesions.

The loss of teeth is largely caused by supporting tissue damage, because of bacterial invasion from the infected root canals. Sixty patients with periapical lesions (PLs) of endodontic origin were included in the study. Clinical and radiological examination was performed.

The Study of Oral Liquid Microcrystallization in Children with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease.

Background And Aim: Patients with disabilities have a higher prevalence of caries and dental erosions than general population. This particularity may be assessed by the study of microcrystallization of saliva. We investigated the oral liquid microcrystallization in children with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition associated with dental erosions.

The Influence of Root-End Filling Materials on Bone Healing - An Experimental Study.

Aims: The aim of this experimental study is to assess the bone healing phenomenon produced in the presence of several dental materials: a polycarboxylate cement, a glass-ionomer cement, a composite resin and MTA (mineral trioxide aggregate) based cement.

Methods: The biocompatibility of four root-end fillings materials, used in periapical surgery was investigated after intra-osseous implantation of the materials in rats' calvaria. Tissue reaction was studied at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks after implantation.

Prevalence of dental erosions in GERD: a pilot study.

Background: Dental erosions are determined by a mechanism involving increased oral acidity. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) represents the pathological reflux of gastric content into the oral cavity, affecting the hard dental tissues integrity, with a major risk of advanced tooth wear.

Aim: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of dental erosions in GERD patients, in order to obtain a basis for therapeutic strategies and specific prophylactic measures.