Does adopting a healthy diet improve periodontal parameters in patients susceptible to periodontal disease? A systematic review.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate evidence relating to whether adopting a diet, associated with improved outcomes for chronic systemic diseases with an inflammatory component, can improve periodontal parameters in patients with periodontal diseases.

Data Sources: Electronic databases and one platform were systematically searched; Medline, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library including references of relevant studies.

Data Selection And Extraction: 1220 studies were identified of which 9 studies were eligible; 4 RCT's, 1 controlled trial and 4 observational cohort studies DATA SYNTHESIS: 8 out of 9 studies found improved periodontal parameters associated with a diet that was low in refined carbohydrates, low in saturated fats, high in fibre and high in nutrition but the studies were low to medium quality of evidence and the diets, method of recording the diets and periodontal parameters varied between the studies as did the study duration and age of participants.

Lithium disilicate, full coverage crowns: what is the effect of using conventional impressions compared to digital impression with respect to the internal fit of the restoration? A systematic review.

Purpose: Digital dentistry provides an alternative to fabrication of crowns. This systematic review focuses on the accuracy of the mean internal space of lithium disilicate crowns when comparing intraoral scanning to conventional impressions.

Methods: Ovid Medline, Cochrane and PUBMED were searched and the review protocol followed the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42023379908) and guided by The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).

Survival and Success Rates of Endodontically Treated Teeth Restored with Full Veneer Crowns or Full Cuspal Coverage onlays: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: The aim of this paper is to compare the survival and success rates of endodontically treated posterior teeth restored with full veneer crowns or full cuspal coverage onlays in vivo.

Methods: A literature search using PubMed, Medline and Embase via Ovid, and The Cochrane Library retrieved English and non-English language articles from 1946 to April 2022. Electronic searches were supplemented with the use of forward citation chaining via Google Scholar.

Comparing clinical outcomes of immediate implant placement with early implant placement in healthy adult patients requiring single-tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Background: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the clinical efficacy of the immediate implant placement (IIP) protocol in the aesthetic zone with early dental implant placement (EIP) protocol.

Methods: Electronic databases MEDLINE (via OVID), EMBASE (via OVID), ISI Web of Science core collection, Cochrane, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar were searched for the studies comparing the two clinical protocols. Randomised controlled trials were included.

Survival of direct resin composite onlays and indirect tooth-coloured adhesive onlays in posterior teeth: a systematic review.

Objective To compare the survival of direct resin-composite used as onlays and indirect tooth-coloured adhesive onlays in posterior teeth, along with modes of failure, deterioration and variables affecting survival.Materials and methods PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Scopus were searched systematically up to 16 October 2020. In total, 3,768 studies were screened, with their results for survival, failure mode, deterioration and variables affecting survival.

Does Immediate Dentine Sealing Improve Bonding Effectiveness of Glass Ceramic Restorations Compared to Delayed Dentine Sealing?

A systematic review of the literature was conducted to determine whether immediate dentine sealing (IDS) or delayed dentine sealing (DDS) would lead to a more effective bond between dentine and indirect glass ceramic restorations. Bonding effectiveness was determined by assessing bond strength or force to fracture from the selected studies. This report followed the PRISMA Statement.

The implementation of a flipped classroom approach at a UK dental school.

Introduction The flipped classroom (FC) format involves the student reviewing the theoretical subject matter through material provided prior to a face-to-face teaching session. The intention is that because the student is familiar with the material, they will derive more from the tutor contact time. This format has been shown to increase student satisfaction, performance and cognitive development, and delivers better academic attainment.

The efficacy of occlusal splints in the treatment of bruxism: A systematic review.

Objectives: Bruxism is a commonly reported oral parafunctional activity characterised by excessive tooth grinding or clenching outside normal functional activity. The present systematic review aims to examine the available literature to determine the effectiveness of occlusal splints in the treatment of bruxism compared to no treatment and alternative treatment modalities.

Data: Data extraction was undertaken in conjunction with quality of evidence assessment.

The Accuracy of Dental Students and Dentists Assessing the Total Occlusal Convergence of Crown Preparations.

This study examined the ability of dental students and qualified dentists to visually assess the total occlusal convergence of clinical crowns. 10 working casts of maxillary molar crown preparations were installed in phantom heads in a clinical skills laboratory. 87 participants assessed the buccolingual and mesiodistal total occlusal convergence of the casts.

Survival rates of teeth treated with bacterial photo-dynamic therapy during disinfection of the root canal system.

Objective To ascertain the survival of teeth having undergone root canal therapy, when bacterial photo-dynamic therapy (bacterial PDT) was used as an adjunct during root canal system disinfection. Design Retrospective survival analysis (Kaplan-Meier method) of endodontically-treated teeth, when bacterial PDT was used as an adjunct during root canal system disinfection by a single operator in a private general dental practice. Materials and methods The records relating to endodontically treated teeth, performed between 27 May 2001 and 23 June 2016, were sourced.

Adequately Prepared? A Study Using an Innovative Computer Application to Measure Clinical Crown Convergence Angles Achieved by Students at a UK Dental School.

This study examined the total occlusal convergence angles created for full coverage crown preparations by students at a UK dental school. Working casts of 82 clinical crown preparations were scanned using a 3D scanner. Stereolithographic files were uploaded to Preppr, a crown preparation analysis application.

Crown Taper Angles Achieved by Dental Students: A Systematic Review.

The aim of this systematic review was to examine the literature on clinical taper angles achieved by dental students during crown preparation to determine the theoretical and clinically acceptable values identified in research studies. Medline, Embase, Web of Knowledge, the Cochrane Library, the , and the were searched to identify relevant studies. Studies were included if they were in vivo research on full crown preparations by dental students and published in English.

The use of the operating microscope in general dental practice. Part 2: If you can see it, you can treat it!

The use of magnification by dental clinicians when carrying out examinations and treatments is becoming more commonplace. The best instrument for this purpose is the operating microscope which has been shown to enhance quality, longevity and outcome of clinical work as well as facilitating better ergonomics for both the dentist and dental nurse. This paper, the second of two, explores the potential uses for the operating microscope in general dental as well as specialist practice (such as endodontics) and discusses how the interested clinician can use such equipment in a practical manner.

Are dentine pins obsolete?

Dentine pins have been used in operative dentistry for many years to retain a non-adhesive restorative material (such as dental amalgam) in a cavity which has little or no inherent mechanical retention. However, dentine pin placement can be a hazardous procedure and there are a number of problems associated with their use. Alternative techniques have been described which may be utilized and are effective at retaining the restorative material without the shortcomings of dentine pins.

Bonded amalgams and their use in clinical practice.

Unlabelled: There has been a move in recent years for operative dentists to use the benefits of adhesive technology when placing dental amalgam restorations. This paper describes the potential advantages of the bonded amalgam technique. These benefits include decreased microleakage between the cavity wall and the restorative material.

Bonded amalgams and their use in clinical practice.

There has been a move in recent years for operative dentists to use the benefits of adhesive technology when placing dental amalgam restorations. This paper describes the potential advantages of the bonded amalgam technique. These benefits include decreased microleakage between the cavity wall and the restorative material.

Longevity of conventional and bonded (sealed) amalgam restorations in a private general dental practice.

Objective: To compare and contrast the longevity of conventionally placed dental amalgam restorations with those placed using bonding techniques.

Design: Retrospective survival analysis (Kaplan Meier) of dental amalgam restorations placed by a single operator in a private general dental practice.

Subjects And Methods: The records relating to dental amalgam restorations placed between 1 August 1996 and 31 July 2006 were sourced.

Contemporary use of flowable resin composite materials.

Unlabelled: Flowable resin composite materials have become established as part of the restorative dentist's portfolio since their introduction to the market some 12 years ago. Their properties and clinical handling are different owing to their chemical and structural composition when compared to conventional resin composite materials and their advantages and shortcomings must be understood for their clinical use to be effective. This paper explains the effect of their differing composition and the clinical ramifications of this.

An alternative regimen for root canal disinfection.

Objective: To compare the effect of a combination of 20% citric acid solution and photo-activated disinfection with the use of 20% citric acid and 2.25% sodium hypochlorite solutions on bacterial load on the dentine walls in prepared canals in vivo.

Subjects And Methods: Sixty-four randomly selected cases were evaluated and allocated to one of two groups.

Current clinical applications of photo-activated disinfection in restorative dentistry.

Unlabelled: The traditional treatment of dental caries has been limited to bulk removal of the diseased tissue. Recently, disinfection rather than the removal of all the carious tissue has been advocated with the aim of more effective and conservative treatment. In endodontics, prognosis is dependent on the complete disinfection of the root canal system.

Microbiological evaluation of photo-activated disinfection in endodontics (an in vivo study).

Objective: To determine the microbiological effect of photoactivated disinfection (PAD) as an adjunct to normal root canal disinfection in vivo.

Design: A randomised trial carried out in general dental practice.

Subjects And Methods: Patients presenting with symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or periradicular periodontitis requiring endodontic therapy were selected at random.