Unravelling the benefits of thermal waters enhancing oral health: a pilot study.

Background: Oral health represents a public health problem due to its remarkable social impact and medical costs. Crenotherapy with sulfur water is shown to be a complementary, less toxic, and traumatizing therapy, but the number of studies that evaluate the effect of natural mineral waters effect on oral health are scarce. The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the impact of thermal water therapy on the oral health of the participants, assessing parameters such as plaque index, gingival bleeding index and periodontal probing depth as well on the perception of symptoms of oral mucosa diseases (OMD).

Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sports-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The primary objective of this research is to analyze and compare the effects of physical activity on patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep and various health complications. A systematic and strategic search of 16 peer-reviewed articles was conducted to assess the impact of different types of physical exercise on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), a key metric used to quantify the severity of OSA. The selected studies focused on two main exercise modalities: aerobic exercise alone and a combination of aerobic and resistance training.

An Animal Ex Vivo Model Comparing Two Different Methods of Sinus Floor Elevation with Great Elevation Heights: Macroscopic, Microscopic and Radiological Analysis.

Introduction: Maxillary sinus pneumatization increases with age and tooth loss, leading to a reduction in the maxillary alveolar ridge, which often results in insufficient bone height for the proper placement of dental implants. This study focused on performing maxillary sinus elevations in ex vivo bisected pig heads using novel access and elevation devices, comparing these with the osteotome sinus floor elevation (OSFE) technique.

Materials And Methods: An experimental study was conducted using 20 ex vivo adult pig heads.

Literacy in the Scope of Radiation Protection for Healthcare Professionals Exposed to Ionizing Radiation: A Systematic Review.

: The use of radiation is important in different medical procedures, and to ensure a high level of good medical practice, radiation protection (RP) should be seen as a very important subject. This review shows information about the knowledge in the scope of radiation protection among healthcare professionals exposed to ionizing radiation. There are not many studies that evaluate the radiation exposure of healthcare professionals.

Revisiting peri-implant diseases in order to rethink the future of compromised dental implants: Considerations, perspectives, treatment, and prognosis.

Once present, peri-implantitis is difficult to fully eliminate. Surgical interventions show some promising results in fighting the disease, but for the time being, prevention remains the strongest tool.

Efficacy of the Sub-Urethral Transobturator KIM System for Female Urinary Incontinence: Long Term Results.

Female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) surgical treatment has changed since its beginning. Selecting materials that promote constructive tissue remodelling helps to maintain continence after surgery and minimizes complications. To analyze the long-term urinary continence results in women who underwent SUI surgical correction using the transobturator mid-urethral sling KIM system (Knotless Incontinence Mesh) and analyze the complications associated with this SUI treatment.

Relationship between the Presence of Human Papillomavirus in the Female Urethra and Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections.

Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are highly prevalent health issues among women, significantly impacting their quality of life. Urethral pain or urethritis can arise from infectious or non-infectious origins. The presence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in the urogenital tract has been associated with high-risk sexual behaviors, but its presence in the female urethra without such behaviors has not been thoroughly investigated.

The influence of implant depth, abutment height and mucosal phenotype on peri‑implant bone levels: A 2-year clinical trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the bone changes around equicrestal and subcrestal implants, analyzing the effect of abutment height [short abutments (SA < 2 mm) and long abutments (LA > 2 mm)] and the three components of the peri‑implant soft-tissue phenotype.

Methods: Twenty-six patients received 71 implants that were placed according to supracrestal tissue height (STH) in an equicrestal (n = 17), shallow subcrestal ≈1 mm (n = 33), or deep subcrestal ≈2 mm (n = 21) position. After 3 months of healing, rehabilitation was completed using metal-ceramic crowns on multi-unit abutments of 1.

Physical Performance, Body Composition, and Oral Health in Community-Residing Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Unlabelled: Physical activity is essential for healthy aging. This study aimed to identify an association between physical performance, body fat percentage (%BF), and the perception of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in independent older adults.

Method: A group of active older adults was selected from a government-sponsored reunion center in Mexico City.

Comparative Meta-Analysis of Minimally Invasive and Conventional Approaches for Caries Removal in Permanent Dentition.

Addressing deep carious lesions poses significant challenges in daily dental practice due to the inherent complexity of their treatment. Traditionally, complete removal of carious tissues has been the norm, potentially leading to pulp tissue exposure and subsequent pulpitis. In contemporary dentistry, there is a growing preference for minimally invasive techniques, such as selective removal, offering a more conservative approach with enhanced predictability and success rates.

Relationship between Mental Disorders, Smoking or Alcoholism and Benign Prostate Disease.

Introduction: Mental disorders, smoking, or alcoholism and benign prostate disease are highly prevalent in men.

Aims: To identify the relationship between mental disorders, smoking, or alcoholism and benign prostate disease.

Methodology: A prospective multicenter study that evaluated prostate health status in 558 men from the community.

Reduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures: a pilot study.

Background: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has raised awareness of the importance of air quality. This pilot study arose from the need to reduce the concentration of particulate matter in the dental office during orthodontic procedures. To evaluate the efficacy of using an air purifier during orthodontic care in the dental office to reduce the concentration of ambient particulate matter.

Digital technique to analyze the wear of screw-retained implant supported metal-ceramic dental prostheses and natural tooth as antagonist: a pilot study.

The aim of this study was to describe a novel digital technique to analyze the wear of screw-retained implant-supported metal-ceramic dental prostheses and natural tooth as antagonist.Materials and methods Ten patients were consecutively included to rehabilitate partial edentulism by dental implants. Both the screw-retained implant-supported metal-ceramic dental prostheses and the natural tooth as antagonist were submitted to a digital impression through an intraoral scan to generate a Standard Tessellation Language digital file preoperatively (STL1), at 3 months (STL2), and 6 months (STL3) follow-up.

Three-dimensional representation of the Vita Toothguide 3D-Master: An in vivo clinical study.

Statement Of Problem: The Vita Toothguide 3D-Master (Vita Zahnfabrik) is considered the dental shade guide in which the three dimensions of color - lightness, hue, and chroma - are most well-ordered in the CIELAB color space. No research has yet explored how well the Vita Toothguide 3D-Master is ordered in the 3D color space by recording color coordinates in vivo.

Purpose: To evaluate the spatial color distribution of the Vita Toothguide 3D-Master's lightness, chroma, and hue groups and its 26 physical shade tabs.

Periodontal health of a low socioeconomic level population in Yucatan (Mexico): A cross-sectional study.

With the objective of assessing the periodontal health status, treatment needs, and oral hygiene habits of the population of Mérida, in Mexico, a descriptive cross-sectional study was performed. Four hundred forty individuals individually completed a questionnaire on oral health, oral hygiene habits, and quality of life. Additionally, a complete clinical dental examination was performed for each.

Efficacy/Safety of the Use of Glucocorticoids in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Introduction: Glucocorticoids, also known as corticosteroids or steroids, are drugs derived from cholesterol. They are synthesized by the adrenal cortex, along with other hormones, such as cortisol and aldosterone. Glucocorticoids are drugs recommended for patients undergoing surgery on the oral cavity, facial skeleton, and related cervical structures due to their high efficacy against inflammatory and immune processes.

Descriptive Study of Oral Health in an Indigenous Child Population of Baka Pygmies in Cameroon.

Indigenous populations around the world experience a disproportionate burden of oral diseases and health conditions. These inequalities are likely due to a complex web of socioeconomic, cultural, and health determinants. The Baka pygmies of southern Cameroon find themselves in this context of an indigenous population with health inequities.

Relationship between Prostate Inflammation and Periodontal Disease-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Unlabelled: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to analyze the association between periodontal disease and prostate inflammation with a null hypothesis stating that periodontal disease does not increase the incidence of prostate inflammation.

Materials And Methods: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of longitudinal observational cohort and case-control studies that evaluated the odds ratio or hazard ratio and confidence interval was undertaken based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) recommendations (2020). A total of four databases were consulted in the literature search: PubMed-Medline, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science.

Four vertex technique for correcting urethral prolapse: technique description and cohort study.

Introduction/objectives: This study aims to describe the procedure and effectiveness of the four-vertex technique for correcting urethral prolapse in women.

Methods And Materials: includes a retrospective case series of 17 patients who underwent surgery for urethral prolapse. Two study groups were distinguished based on the presence or absence of pelvic heaviness symptoms.

Treatment of Esthetic Complications with Peri-implant Soft Tissue: A Description of the "Apical Approach" Surgical Technique and Presentation of Two Clinical Cases.

Peri-implant soft tissue deformities are an increasingly common phenomenon in the esthetic zone. While the most widely studied esthetic complications are peri-implant soft tissue dehiscences, there are other esthetic concerns in routine clinical practice that require investigation and treatment. Thus, this report on two clinical cases describes a surgical approach using the apical access technique to treat peri-implant soft tissue discoloration and fenestration.

Factors Influencing the Accuracy of Guided Surgery: An In Vitro Trial.

To examine how the accuracy (linear and angular deviation) of implants placed using computer-guided surgery varies in relation to the type of surgical technique (fully guided, half-guided, vs freehand implant placement), bone density (type D1 to D4 bone), and type of support surface (tooth- vs mucosa-supported). A total of 32 mandible models were produced (16 partially edentulous and 16 edentulous) using acrylic resin, each calibrated to a different bone density (D1 to D4). Four implants planned using Mguide software were placed in each acrylic resin mandible.