Publications by authors named "Bolan M"
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- Bruxism, a behavior linked to various health consequences, particularly affects children, but it can also serve as a protective factor against negative outcomes.
- A longitudinal study followed 1,816 children from 2014 to 2019 to assess the incidence of sleep bruxism (SB) and dental wear, finding no increase in SB incidence but a significant risk (2.2 times higher) for dental wear in those affected.
- The study concluded that children with sleep bruxism typically continued this behavior through the years and experienced higher levels of dental wear, indicating a consistent association with related health issues.
Background: Premature loss of primary teeth presents a significant challenge in oral health, with conflicting views on using space maintainers.
Aim: To assess mandibular arch space changes associated with premature lower primary molar (PM) loss with or without a space maintainer.
Design: A randomized clinical trial with children (6-9 years old) with premature loss of a lower PM divided into two groups: control group (CG), without a space maintainer, and intervention group (IG), with a space maintainer.
Background: To evaluate whether the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in permanent anterior teeth among school children is associated with sleep behaviours and disorders.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with a representative sample of schoolchildren aged 8 to 10 years (n = 1402) from Florianopolis, Brazil. Clinical examinations for TDIs were performed according to the classification proposed by Andreasen.
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- The study analyzed the 100 most cited articles on dental sealants, focusing on citation counts, publication years, authors, journals, and research design.
- Most articles (41%) had interventional designs and concentrated on the effectiveness of dental sealants in preventing caries, predominantly published between 1961 and 2016.
- The research highlighted that the majority of influential work came from North America, particularly the USA, with the most cited authors and institutions primarily based there, showing limited global collaboration.
A highly cited paper is a milestone and might impact research and clinical practice. The present study analyzed the 100 most-cited papers on fluoride varnishes in dentistry. A search was performed on July 20, 2022, on the Web of Science Core Collection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPathways between verbal bullying and oral conditions among school children.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent
August 2023
Purpose: To investigate the direct and indirect pathways between verbal bullying and adverse oral conditions among school-aged children.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 8- to 10-year-old children, enrolled in public schools in Southern Brazil. Verbal bullying was collected by self-reports.
This study analyzes the characteristics of the top 100 most-cited papers related to tooth bleaching. A literature search was performed on the Web of Science up to March 2022. The number of citations was cross-matched with the citation count on Scopus and Google Scholar.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA high number of citations can indicate the potential of any specific paper to influence other research and generate changes in clinical practice. Analyzing the most-cited papers in a certain scientific field may assist researchers to identify the influential papers as well their main characteristics. The present study aimed to analyze the 100 most-cited papers concerning dental fluorosis (DF) through a bibliometric review.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Non-nutritive sucking habits likely may cause occlusal changes such as anterior open bite (AOB) if they persist over extended time.
Objectives: To assess if there is self-correction of AOB after cessation of non-nutritive sucking habits in children older than 4 years old, through a systematic review.
Search Methods: Data sources included PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS) databases, gray literature as Google Scholar, the database System for Information on Gray Literature in Europe (OpenGrey) and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Database, also hand searches of the included studies references.
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the pH and calcium ions (Ca) release from two tricalcium silicate-based sealers (Sealer Plus BC and Bio-C Pulpecto) through roots of primary teeth.
Methods: Forty root canals of primary incisors were prepared and distributed into four groups according to the filling material: G (Sealer Plus BC); G (Bio-C Pulpecto); G (Ultracal); and G (no filled). pH measurement was performed with a digital pH meter, and the Ca+ release was measured in an atomic absorption spectrophotometer at baseline, 24 h and 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks later.
We investigate the compressive energy absorption performance of polymeric octet-truss lattice structures that are 3D printed using high-resolution stereolithography. These structures are potential candidates for personal protective equipment, structural, and automotive applications. Two polymeric resins (high-strength/low-ductility and moderate-strength/high-ductility) were used in this work, and a comprehensive uniaxial tensile characterization was conducted to establish an optimal UV curing time.
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- The study investigated how parents accept various pediatric behavior guidance techniques (BGTs) used during dental visits for their children, comparing responses from parents of both special health care needs (SHCN) and non-special health care needs (non-SHCN) children.
- A total of 53 studies with 4,868 participants were analyzed, showing a wide range of acceptance rates, from 85.6% for the tell-show-do technique down to only 25.7% for passive protective stabilization among non-SHCN parents.
- Overall, the findings indicate that parents generally prefer simpler BGTs over more complex methods, but the heterogeneity among studies leads to low confidence in the conclusions.
This study aims to evaluate the video modeling technique during the dental appointment. A blinded randomized clinical trial was composed of 2 groups, consisting of 20 autistic children (4 to 12 years) in each group: control (did not watch the video before the consultation) and intervention (watched the video before the consultation). The primary outcome was the mean number of visits to perform a dental appointment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Burnout syndrome has negative consequences on the dentist's health and performance during work. This systematic review aimed to assess the prevalence of Burnout syndrome in dentists.
Methods: Searches were carried out in Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, EMBASE, LILACS databases, and searches in the gray literature on January 27, 2021.
Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a condition with immune-mediated pathogenesis that can present oral manifestations. This report describes the case of a patient diagnosed with WG 14 years previously, who was affected by persistent pain of non-odontogenic origin after successful endodontic treatment. A 39-year-old woman with WG was diagnosed with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis of teeth #31, #32, and #41, after evaluation through a clinical examination and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPremature loss of primary molars: impact on the oral health-related quality of life of schoolchildren.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent
December 2022
Purpose: Evaluate the impact of the premature loss of primary molars due to caries on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in schoolchildren.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with children eight to ten years of age at public schools in the city of Florianópolis selected through cluster sampling. The collection of the clinical data occurred in the school setting by four trained and calibrated examiners (Kappa > 0.
Objective: To assess whether the prevalence of dental caries is associated with the presence of molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) in first permanent molars (FPMs).
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 5368 FPMs from 1342 children aged 8-10 years from Florianopolis, Brazil. Dental caries was evaluated with the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and MIH was assessed according to the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) criteria.
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- Efficient determination of working length is crucial for successful endodontic treatment, and this study aimed to see if radiographic or electronic methods affected the obturation level of primary molars.
- A triple-blind, randomized clinical trial involved 64 children (ages 6 to 9) who underwent pulpectomy, divided into two groups based on the working length measurement method.
- Results showed no significant difference in the obturation adequacy between the two methods, indicating both were equally effective for primary molar treatment.
The purpose of this review was to identify and analyze the main characteristics of the 100 most-cited papers in the field of endodontic therapy in primary teeth. A search for the most-cited articles was conducted in the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science 'Core-Collection' (WoS-CC) database up to December 2020. Papers were ranked in descending order, by number of citations, and each paper was matched with the citation count on Scopus and Google Scholar.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: Clinical and radiographic sequelae are common following traumatic dental injuries to primary teeth. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the prevalence of such sequelae.
Materials And Methods: Searches were conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and BBO/LILACS databases as well as the gray literature.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic health crisis has changed household and school routines leaving children and adolescents without important anchors in life. This, in turn, can influence their mental health, changing their behavioral and psychological conditions.
Aims: To systematically review the literature to answer the question: "What is the worldwide prevalence of mental health effects in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic?".
Aim: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of tooth grinding and/or clenching (TGC) in children and adolescents with a neurodevelopmental disorder or other developmental condition.
Methods: A search was performed in seven databases, two sources of grey literature and reference lists of included studies. Risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Studies Reporting Prevalence Data.
Citation rates can be used as an indicator of the influence and relevance of scientific papers. The present study analyzed the 100 most-cited articles related to erosive tooth wear (ETW). The top 100 most-cited papers focusing on ETW topics were collected from the Web of Science database on November 11, 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: This study aimed to report the perception of parents of children/adolescents with autism regarding the parents' fear of the pandemic by COVID-19. Also, to report children's fear about the use of individual protective equipment (IPE) in dental appointments, and the impact on the daily routine during the pandemic.
Methods And Results: A cross-sectional study through an open online survey was addressed to parents of children/adolescents autistic, aged between 3 and 18 years.
Aim: To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most-cited papers in dentistry for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Methods And Results: A search strategy was constructed and conducted at the Web of Science in the category of "Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Medicine". The following information was extracted from each paper: title, authorship, year of publication, title of the journal, study subject, study design, age range of sample participants, type of disability, institution, country and continent, number of citations and citation density.