Vital Pulp Therapy in Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: Nonsurgical root canal therapy (NSRCT) is indicated for management of permanent teeth diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. However, recent research has suggested that vital pulp therapy (VPT) may be a less invasive option in these cases. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the outcomes of VPT, using hydraulic calcium silicate cements (HCSCs) including complete and partial pulpotomies in permanent posterior teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Evaluation of Students' Proficiency in Removing Gutta-Percha Prior to Fiber Post Placement: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: This retrospective study focuses on dental students' proficiency in removing gutta-percha during fiber post space preparation, which is important for maintaining apical seal integrity in endodontically treated teeth. Emphasizing the significance of preventing further reinfection. The primary objective of this study was to assess the proficiency of undergraduate dental students in the manipulation of gutta-percha during fiber post preparation, specifically focusing on the psychomotor skills involved.

Longitudinal bond strength of a universal adhesive and chemical dentin characterization under different acid etching protocols.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the longitudinal bond strength of a universal adhesive and chemically characterize the dentin substrate under different acid etching protocols.

Methodology: Dentin samples were etched with polyacrylic acid 25% (PAA) for 10 seconds (n=3) and phosphoric acid 32% (PA) for 15 seconds (n=3) and analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy - attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR) before and after treatment. For collagen degradation, samples (n=12) were divided into 3 groups: PAA, PA, and Deionized water (control), and analyzed by the quantity of solubilized type I collagen C-terminal cross-linked telopeptides and solubilized C-terminal peptide in relation to total protein concentration (ICTPtp and CTXtp) and by their ultimate tensile strength (UTS).

Exploring the Perception and Awareness of Dental Students and Interns in Managing and Treating Pregnant Patients.

Background Undergraduate dental students and interns express reluctance to deal with pregnant women in the dental office due to the fear of medical consequences on the fetus. This study aims to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of dental students and interns regarding the dental considerations of pregnant women in three dental schools in Saudi Arabia. Methodology This cross-sectional study was performed between October and December 2023 and targeted the clinical academic years of dental students and interns at three dental schools in Saudi Arabia, namely, Taibah University, Umm Al-Qura University, and Qassim University.

Assessment of Quality and Readability of Online Patient-Centered Arabic Web-Based Knowledge About Apicoectomy.

Background Endodontic microsurgery (apicectomy) can be considered in cases of persistent infection that is resistant to conventional root canal treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality and readability of the available online information regarding the apicectomy procedure in Arabic. Methods Online search on the three most commonly used websites (Google, Yahoo, and Bing) using one keyword.

Assessment of Pulp Stones Among Western Saudi Populations: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: The term "pulp stones" refers to conditions of calcification that can appear in any area of the dental pulp. This study aims to assess the prevalence of pulp stones and examine whether there is any connection between their occurrence and factors such as patient age, gender, tooth location, presence of decay, or dental restorations in a western Saudi subpopulation based on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methodology: 500 patients were randomly selected from the College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, database.

Root Canal Morphology of Premolars in Saudis.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate root number and morphological variations of the root canal system in maxillary and mandibular premolars among the Saudi subpopulation.

Methodology: A total of 500 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were assessed, including 2442 maxillary and mandibular premolars. The evaluation encompassed the number of roots and canals and their configuration based on the Vertucci classification.

Effect of Odanacatib on the release of NTX (Amino Terminal Telopeptide) from LPS contaminated type I dentin collagen.

Objective: To evaluated the Odanacatib inhibitor treatment on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) contamination effect on cathepsin-K mediated dentin degradation by analysis of type I collagen C- and N-termini telopeptides.

Methods: Pulverized and disks of human dentin were demineralized and LPS contaminated, or stored in deionized water (DW) for 12 h. Samples were challenged with lactic acid (LA).

Effect of protease inhibitor specificity on dentin matrix properties.

Objective: To evaluate protease activity of dentin matrices subjected to treatment with non-specific (chlorhexidine - CHX), cysteine cathepsin specific (E-64), and cysteine cathepsin-K (CT-K) specific (Odanacatib - ODN) inhibitors.

Methods: Pulverized dentin powder obtained from human dentin disks (0.5 mm thickness) completely demineralized with 10% HPO were challenged in 1 mL lactic acid (LA) (0.

Functionalized epigallocatechin gallate copolymer inhibit dentin matrices degradation: Mechanical, solubilized telopeptide and proteomic assays.

Objectives: We investigated the biostability of dentin organic matrices treated with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in comparison to chlorhexidine (CHX), both extracted from functionalized copolymers.

Methods: Copolymers were prepared with bis-GMA:TEGDMA and incorporated with 1% of EGCG or CHX (w/w). Blank copolymers were used as control.

Effect of antibiotics on implant failure and postoperative infection.

Data Sources: Medline and hand search of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, Clinical Oral Investigations, Clinical Oral Implants Research, European Journal of Oral Implantology, Implant Dentistry, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Journal of Oral Implantology, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Journal of Periodontology Medicina Oral, Patologa Oral y Cirugía Bucal, and Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology.

Study Selection: Search of the literature was made to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy of antibiotics compared with a control group (not receiving antibiotics or receiving placebo.

Data Extraction And Synthesis: All articles selected from the electronic and manual searches were independently assessed by the first and second authors of this study, in accordance with the established inclusion criteria.