Diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs to detect erosive tooth wear in its early phase.

Background: Agreement exists about most of the clinical features of erosive tooth wear, though no evidence supports their validity in diagnosing the condition.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of clinical signs for diagnosing erosive tooth wear in a young adult general population.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of dental students.

Satisfaction with Labial Reinforcement of Custom-Made Mouthguards Among a Cohort of Rugby Union Players: A Randomized Crossover Trial.

Purpose: To assess satisfaction and preference among rugby union players for custom mouthguards with and without labial reinforcement, and to assess discomfort and perceived protection.

Materials And Methods: This prospective RCT used a crossover design of four 1-week periods to compare conventional (Type A) and labial reinforced (Type B) customized mouthguards for rugby union players from February to May 2022. Type B mouthguards included a 0.

Prevalence of dental attrition and its relationship with dental erosion and salivary function in young adults.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of dental attrition in a young adult population and to explore associated factors.

Method And Materials: Dental students aged 18 to 40 years old with a minimum of 24 natural teeth were invited to take part in this cross-sectional study. Their demographic information, medical history, perceived stress, frequency of dietary acid intake, and frequency of oral habits were obtained through several questionnaires.

Sex-specific reference values for the crown heights of permanent anterior teeth and canines for assessing tooth wear.

Objective: We propose sex-specific reference values for the clinical crown height of anterior teeth and canines.

Material And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1426 teeth were analysed from 169 undergraduate and postgraduate dental students (83 women and 86 men, median age 22 years). Teeth with worn or totally restored incisal edges, or gingival inflammation were excluded.

Attitudes and opinions towards the prevention of orofacial injuries among water polo coaches in Catalonia: A cross-sectional study.

Background/aim: Although orofacial injuries are frequent in water polo, fewer than 10% of players use mouthguards. The aim of this study was to determine the degree to which coaches and sports club managers encourage mouthguard use in water polo and to explore their opinions regarding other strategies designed to reduce the prevalence of orofacial injuries.

Material And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which the coaches and sports club managers of 16 water polo clubs in Catalonia were invited to participate.

Masticatory rhythm 3 months after treatment with unilateral implant-supported fixed partial prosthesis: A clinical study.

Statement Of Problem: Whether treatment with an implant-supported fixed partial prosthesis (ISFPP) affects the masticatory rhythm in patients with unilateral posterior missing teeth is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to determine the change in masticatory rhythm in participants with unilateral posterior missing teeth 3 months after treatment with an ISFPP and to assess whether treatment influenced the stability of the masticatory rhythm.

Material And Methods: Thirty participants (mean age 59 years; 17 women) with unilateral posterior missing teeth were treated with 1-, 2-, or 3-unit ISFPPs.

Relationship between Unilateral Posterior Crossbite and Human Static Body Posture.

Background: We compared photogrammetry-assessed body posture between young adults with and without unilateral posterior crossbite (UPCB). Assessments were controlled by vision, mandibular position and sitting/standing position. In addition, we aimed to determine the relationship between UPCB laterality and the direction of body posture using photogrammetry and a static postural platform.

Effect of thickness and occlusal accommodation on the degree of satisfaction with mouthguard use among water polo players: A randomized crossover trial.

Background/aim: The optimal mouthguard type and design for each player and sport are currently unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of using a thicker custom-made mouthguard with occlusal accommodation on the degree of satisfaction among water polo players.

Material And Methods: Twenty-five elite water polo players participated in this randomized four-period crossover trial conducted from February to May 2019.

Experience with mouthguards and prevalence of orofacial injuries among field hockey players in Catalonia.

Background/aim: Orofacial injuries are a serious problem in field hockey. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of orofacial injuries in field hockey players in Catalonia, the frequency of mouthguard use, the types of mouthguards used and the degree of interference with oral function.

Material And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 325 field hockey players (28% women) from all age categories completed a questionnaire about orofacial injuries occurring during their sporting lives, including dental injuries, oral lacerations and episodes of acute temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain.

Changes in masticatory laterality 3 months after treatment with unilateral implant-supported fixed partial prosthesis.

Objective: This study assessed changes in masticatory laterality in patients with unilateral posterior missing teeth 3 months after treatment with an implant-supported fixed partial prosthesis (ISFPP).

Methods: Thirty patients with unilateral posterior missing teeth participated in this prospective study. They were treated with one-, two- or three-unit ISFPPs.

Reliability and Validity of T-scan and 3D Intraoral Scanning for Measuring the Occlusal Contact Area.

Purpose: To determine the reliability of T-scan and 3D intraoral scan techniques for assessing the occlusal contact area (OCA), compared to occlusal registration and also to assess the validity of the techniques.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-one dentate adults participated in this cross-sectional study. T-scan records were used to measure the OCA at maximum bite force and at 50% of maximum force using the software's bite force selection tool.

Do implant-supported fixed partial prostheses improve masticatory performance in patients with unilateral posterior missing teeth?

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the improvement in masticatory performance and satisfaction with chewing ability in partially edentulous patients after treatment with an implant-supported fixed partial prosthesis (ISFPP).

Material And Methods: This prospective study included 30 patients (mean age 59 years; 17 women) with unilateral posterior missing teeth treated with one-, two- or three-unit ISFPPs and 10 healthy individuals (mean age 36 years; 8 women) with complete natural dentition to establish the normal levels of mastication. Three variables were determined at baseline and at 3-months' follow-up in all participants: masticatory performance according to the median particle size (MPS) during freestyle mastication and unilateral mastication on each side, and satisfaction with chewing ability using a visual analog scale.

Satisfaction of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with an oral appliance for managing oral self-biting injuries and alterations in their masticatory system: A case-series study.

Statement Of Problem: About 10% of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are candidates for oral treatment specifically because of traumatic injuries in the lips, cheeks, or tongue due to self-biting. However, patients with ALS have a prevalence of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) similar to that in the general population.

Purpose: The purpose of this case-series study was to determine the degree of satisfaction of patients with ALS with an oral appliance for managing oral self-biting lesions or symptoms related to TMDs.

Satisfaction with shortening the palatal extension of a mouthguard for water polo players: A randomized crossover study.

Background/aim: Approximately 50% of water polo players have suffered orofacial injuries. However, fewer than 8% of players wear a mouthguard. A more comfortable mouthguard design is therefore needed to increase compliance.

Risk of orofacial injuries and mouthguard use in water polo players.

Background/aim: The incidence of orofacial injuries and the use of mouthguards in water polo players have not been well established. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of orofacial injuries in water polo players. Frequency of mouthguard use, the types of mouthguards used and the degree of interference with oral functions were also assessed.

Status of Removable Dentures and Relationship with Oral Candida-Associated Factors in a Geriatric Population in Catalonia.

Purpose: Colonization by Candida is related to wearing a denture. How denture type, status, and maintenance play a role in determining Candida colonization remains unknown. This work evaluated removable denture status in an elderly population and explored the association between denture-related factors and oral Candida colonization as determined by systemic and local factors.

Relationship between jaw movement and masticatory performance in adults with natural dentition.

Objective: This study determines the relationship between several characteristics of jaw movement and masticatory performance determined by multiple regression analysis and adjusted for occlusal contact area and bite force.

Materials And Methods: Forty-two young adults with natural dentition participated in this cross-sectional study. Occlusal contact area was determined at the maximum intercuspal position by scanning interocclusal records.

Five years of sleep apnea treatment with a mandibular advancement device. Side effects and technical complications.

Objective: To determine the variation in prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), other side effects, and technical complications during 5 years of sleep apnea treatment with a mandibular advancement device.

Materials And Methods: Forty patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea received an adjustable appliance at 70% of the maximum protrusion. The protrusion was then progressively increased.