Aesthetic dentistry and ethics: a systematic review of marketing practices and overtreatment in cosmetic dental procedures.

Background: The increasing societal emphasis on physical appearance, particularly influenced by social media, has led to a significant rise in demand for aesthetic dentistry procedures. This study aims to explore the ethical dimensions of marketing practices and the phenomenon of overtreatment in cosmetic dental procedures, highlighting the implications for patient care and professional integrity.

Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted across four databases, yielding an initial 76 articles.

Shear bond strength of ceramic and metal brackets bonded to enamel using color-change adhesive.

Background: This study aimed to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of ceramic and metal brackets bonded to the enamel using Grengloo color-change adhesive and Transbond XT conventional composite.

Materials And Methods: In this , experimental study, 120 extracted human premolars were divided into four groups: (1) Grengloo with metal brackets, (2) Grengloo with ceramic brackets, (3) Transbond XT with metal brackets, and (4) Transbond XT with ceramic brackets. After bracket bonding, the teeth were subjected to 500 thermal cycles and incubated at 37°C for 24 h.

Effect of virtual versus traditional education on theoretical knowledge and reporting skills of dental students in radiographic interpretation of bony lesions of the jaw.

Background: This study aimed to compare the effect of virtual and traditional education on theoretical knowledge and reporting skills of dental students in radiographic interpretation of bony lesions of the jaw.

Methods: This experimental study evaluated 39 dental students who had not received any instruction regarding radiographic interpretation of bony lesions of the jaw. They were randomly divided into two groups of virtual (n = 20) and traditional education (n = 19) and matched in terms of their grade point average (GPA).

Shear Bond Strength of Metal Brackets to Porcelain Using a Universal Adhesive.

Introduction: Bracket bonding to porcelain has high failure rate compared to bonding to enamel.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the shear bond strength (SBS) of metal brackets to porcelain using a universal adhesive.

Material And Methods: In this in vitro experimental study, 40 porcelain blocks (1x1x1 cm)were divided into four groups (n=10).

The evaluation and comparison of kidney length obtained from axial cuts in spiral CT scan with its true length.

Background: Increased size of kidney is the main symptom of pyelonephritis and renal ischemia in children. Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scan methods are the imaging methods for evaluating the urogenital system. The aim of this study is to compare the kidney length obtained from spiral CT scan with the true length obtained from multi-slice CT.