Collagen Matrix Versus Subepithelial Connective Tissue for Recession Coverage: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of collagen matrix (CMX) compared with subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) in gingival recession coverage (RC) surgery.

Methods: Review protocol was registered in PROSPERO. The search was conducted on MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases.

Home Biofilm Management in Orthodontic Aligners: A Systematic Review.

Transparent aligners are recently introduced orthodontic devices considered promising for the improvement of oral health conditions, in terms of faster treatment times and enhanced comfort, especially if compared with traditional fixed orthodontic therapy. This systematic review aimed to evaluate at-home protocols for proper oral hygiene and aligners cleaning during orthodontic treatment. A search was conducted using the following four databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus.

Topical Agents in Biofilm Disaggregation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

: to evaluate the effectiveness of different topical agents in biofilm disaggregation during non-surgical periodontal therapy. : the search strategy was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 on Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science, and it was registered in PROSPERO, ID: CRD42023474232. It included studies comparing non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) with and without the application of topical agents for biofilm disruption.

Influence of Surgical Technique on Post-Operative Complications in the Extraction of the Lower Third Molar: A Retrospective Study.

The surgical extraction of the impacted third molar is frequently associated with several complications. The purpose of this study is to assess how two different surgical protocols affect post-operative complications during the extraction of the lower impacted third molars. In order to compare and evaluate two different techniques (triangular flap vs.

Short and Ultra-Short Implants, in Association with Simultaneous Internal Sinus Lift in the Atrophic Posterior Maxilla: A Five-Year Retrospective Study.

Recent short-term studies suggested the use of short and ultra-short implants in association with a modified osteotome sinus floor elevation (internal sinus lift) technique for the treatment of edentulous resorbed posterior maxilla. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate this hypothesis in locking-taper implants with a mid-term follow-up of 5 years. Overall, 155 implants (32, 100, and 23 of, respectively, 5.

Custom Bone Regeneration (CBR): An Alternative Method of Bone Augmentation-A Case Series Study.

Unlabelled: We performed this clinical study in order to evaluate the reliability of the Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) surgical technique through the use of customized CAD CAM titanium meshes (Yxoss CBR Reoss) in order to show an alternative method of bone augmentation.

Materials And Methods: Nine patients presenting 10 bone defects were referred to solve oral dysfunction due to edentulous atrophic ridges. Guided bone regeneration was performed with titanium meshes combined with autogenous bone grafting and heterologous bovine bone mineral grafting, and exclusively a "poncho technique" soft tissue approach for all the cases.

Ultrasonic Instrument Effects on Different Implant Surfaces: Profilometry, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, and Microbiology In Vitro Study.

Purpose: To assess the effects of grade IV titanium ultrasonic tip instrumentation on different grade IV titanium implant surfaces and compare the decontamination of different implant surfaces using chlorhexidine, blue laser, or ozone.

Materials And Methods: Profilometry and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analyses were performed on smooth, laser-micropatterned, and sandblasted grade IV titanium sample disks before (t) and after (t) ultrasonic instrumentation with an ultrasonic grade IV titanium tip. Samples were also incubated with a Streptococcus sanguinis culture.

The perception of COVID-19 among Italian dental patients: an orthodontic point of view.

Background: The present study aimed to investigate the patients' perception of the dental practice during the COVID-19 outbreak, and whether the pandemic will affect the attendance of orthodontic patients at the dental practice. An online questionnaire, including the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), was submitted to Italian dental patients with items about their perceived risks when going to the dentist, concerns about continuing orthodontic treatment, and the onset of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Data were analyzed with a chi-square test and logistic regression analysis.

Oral health in asthmatic patients: a review : Asthma and its therapy may impact on oral health.

Different drugs used to treat asthma, such as beta 2 agonists and inhaled steroids, may promote a higher risk of caries, dental erosion, periodontal disease and oral candidiasis. This article reviews the evidences of mechanisms involved in oral diseases in patients affected by asthma. The main mechanism involved is the reduction of salivary flow.

How to deal with coronavirus disease 2019: A comprehensive narrative review about oral involvement of the disease.

Objectives: The aim of this narrative review was to collect all findings from literature about oral signs and symptoms of COVID-19, in order to draw a picture of oral involvement of this challenging viral infection, to help oral professionals in a better triage and early diagnosis.

Material And Methods: The search for international literature was made including articles written in English and reporting about oral manifestations in patients with a diagnosis of COVID-19. The publication time was limited to 2019 and 2020, up to May 20, 2020.

Adverse reaction to local anaesthetics: Is it always allergy?

Objective: Local anaesthetics are very commonly used drugs in dentistry, and people who undergo procedures with local anaesthetics often refer adverse reactions that are not of allergic origin. Considering that in dentistry contact with allergens is very frequent, it is essential to assess the real incidence of allergy to local anaesthetics.

Subjects And Methods: We evaluated a group of 159 patients in whom adverse reaction occurred after procedures with local anaesthetics.

Short-term "in vivo" study on cellular DNA damage induced by acrylic Andresen activator in oral mucosa cells.

Objectives: To analyse through comet assay and micronucleus test the viability and DNA damage occurred in buccal mucosa epithelial cells after a short-term exposure to Andresen activator resin monomers.

Setting And Sample Population: Test group consisting of 26 subjects was treated with Andresen activator; 16 subjects who had never undergone orthodontic treatment were enrolled in the control group.

Material & Methods: Buccal mucosa samples were collected before treatment and after 7, 15, 30, 60 and 90 days.