Accuracy of detection methods for secondary caries around direct restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the accuracy of detection methods for the diagnosis of secondary caries around direct restorations in posterior teeth.

Data: Accuracy parameters including sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), area under curve (AUC), and partial AUC (pAUC) are generated from studies assessing the accuracy of detection methods for secondary caries.

Sources: Publications from PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Medline, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases.

Clinical performance of zirconia-based tooth-supported fixed dental prostheses: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the clinical performance of zirconia-based fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) in comparison to metal-ceramic (MC) FDPs.

Methods: A comprehensive search on MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science (Core Collection), Scopus up to June 2024 was conducted. Studies that compared the success, survival and complication rates between zirconia based FDPs and MC FDPs were eligible for inclusion.

Association between removable prosthesis-wearing and pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: A high burden of respiratory pathogens colonizing removable prosthesis surfaces suggests the potential of association between removable prosthesis-wearing and respiratory infections. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the evidence from clinical studies concerning the association between removable prosthesis-wearing and respiratory infections.

Methods: Clinical studies that reported respiratory infections associated with adult patients wearing removable prostheses in any centers (hospitals and nursing homes) or communities were included.

Early Arthrocentesis for Temporomandibular Joint Arthralgia: A Superiority Trial.

Objectives: The aim of this superiority trial was to investigate the clinical outcomes of arthrocentesis as an early treatment supported by use of an occlusal splint vs use of an occlusal splint only in the management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthralgia.

Methods: Ninety-five adults presenting with TMJ arthralgia were recruited into the study and randomised into 2 groups: Group 1 received arthrocentesis as an early treatment supported by use of an occlusal splint, whereas group 2 received treatment with an occlusal splint only. Seventy-four patients (group 1: n = 37; group 2: n = 37) completed the 1-year follow-up schedule and were included in the final analysis.

Association between tooth loss-related speech and psychosocial impairment with cognitive function: A pilot study in Hong Kong's older population.

Background: Tooth loss has been associated with cognitive decline, but the underlying mechanisms involving speech and psychosocial impairment remain unclear.

Objectives: To investigate the impact of tooth loss-related speech and psychosocial impairment on cognitive function in Hong Kong's older population.

Methods: Seventy-six Cantonese-speaking participants between the ages of 51-92 were classified into three groups: patients with complete dentures (CD), partially edentulous patients with less than 10 occluding tooth pairs (OU <10), and at least 10 occluding tooth pairs (OU ≥10).

Association of dietary inflammation with tooth loss and cognitive decline in older adults from cross-sectional data: The moderated role of albumin.

Objective: Growing evidence suggests a potential connection between tooth loss and cognitive function in recent years. Increasing studies have focused on their inter-relationship, however, the underlying mechanism has yet to be fully elucidated. Few studies have considered the role of dietary inflammation and serum albumin in the association between tooth loss and cognitive function.

Erosive tooth wear among non-institutionalised older adults in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Non-institutionalised older adults is the majority of older adults in Hong Kong. The study aimed to examine erosive tooth wear (ETW) and its association with dental conditions and oral hygiene habits among non-institutionalised older adults in Hong Kong.

Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited dentate adults aged 60 or above from nine elderly daycare centres in the five main districts of Hong Kong.

SURVIVAL AND COMPLICATION RATES OF RESIN COMPOSITE LAMINATE VENEERS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the survival and complication rates of resin composite laminate veneers.

Methods: Randomized controlled trials and cohort studies with a minimum 2-year follow-up assessing survival and complication rates of resin composite laminate veneers on permanent dentition from 1998 to May 2022. Literature searches were conducted in MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials electronic databases.

Improvement of parents' oral health knowledge by a school-based oral health promotion for parents of preschool children: a prospective observational study.

Background: Parents of preschool children have inadequate oral health knowledge in Hong Kong. Parents play a critical role in preschool children's dietary patterns and oral health behaviors. A school-based oral health promotion (OHP) for parents of preschoolers was developed and investigated.

Prevalence of respiratory pathogens colonizing on removable dental prostheses in healthy older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the prevalence of opportunistic respiratory pathogens colonizing removable dental prostheses in older adults without respiratory diseases.

Methods: This review was registered with PROSPERO and conducted in accordance with the principles formed by the working group of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) to evaluate systematic reviews of prevalence data. Literature searches were conducted across five electronic databases.

Prevalence of adenoid hypertrophy among 12-year-old children and its association with craniofacial characteristics: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Identifying the prevalence of adenoid hypertrophy (AH) and craniofacial factors associated with this condition requires studies with random sampling from the general population, and multiple criteria can be used for assessing AH on lateral cephalometric radiograph (LCR). The present analysis represents the first report performed according to these requirements in a large cross-sectional sample of children.

Methods: LCRs of 517 12-year-old children (286 males, 231 females) randomly selected from the general population were retrospectively retrieved.

EFFECTIVENESS OF PHENTOLAMINE MESYLATE IN REVERSAL OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Background: The aim of the present paper is to summarize the effectiveness of Phentolamine mesylate on the reversal of local anesthesia (LA).

Methodology: Seven electronic databases were searched for randomized clinical trials in patients who received LA (population) and either received a Phentolamine injection (intervention) after LA compared to placebo or sham (control) to cause a return of normal sensation (outcome). Risk of bias assessment was performed using Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool 2.

The association between tooth loss and cognitive decline in the aged population: The mediating role of HDL-cholesterol.

Objective: Tooth loss and its impact on cognitive impairment have become a heated topic over the past decade as the global population continues to age. Despite the proliferation of research in this area, the underlying mechanism linking tooth loss and cognitive decline remains poorly understood. Limited investigation has been conducted to explore the potential role of lipid metabolism and its impact on the association between tooth loss and cognitive function.

Rate of Malignant Transformation Differs Based on Diagnostic Criteria for Oral Lichenoid Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 24,277 Patients.

Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the evidence on the malignant potential of oral lichenoid conditions (OLCs) including oral lichen planus (OLP), oral lichenoid lesions (OLL), and lichenoid mucositis dysplasia (LMD). In addition, it aims to compare the rate of malignant transformation (MT) in OLP patients diagnosed according to different diagnostic criteria, and to investigate the possible risk factors for OLP MT into OSCC.

Materials And Methods: A standardized search strategy was applied across four databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus).

Psychological Outcomes on Anxiety and Depression after Interventions for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Many studies have shown mutual interaction between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and psychological distress. However, evidence on the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for TMD on psychological outcomes is scarce. This review aimed to summarise the best evidence on the association between interventions for TMD and psychological outcomes regarding symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Effect of magnifying loupes on tooth preparation of complete coverage crown: A quantitative assessment using a digital approach.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of magnifying loupes (×2.5) on the quality of tooth preparation for complete coverage crowns; performed by predoctoral students using an objective and quantitative digital method.

Materials And Methods: Forty-two predoctoral students were randomly assigned into 2 groups to perform tooth preparation for a complete coverage crown on a mandibular first molar in a manikin, with and without the use of magnifying loupes.

Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders: Diagnostic Concepts and Prospective Pilot Study on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy.

The aims of this article are to discuss the current, and potential future directions, in the diagnosis of myogenous temporomandibular disorders (M-TMD), as well as to report a pilot study to investigate the feasibility and clinical outcomes of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of M-TMD. Forty-one adult patients presented with M-TMD were recruited into the study and randomized into two groups: Group 1 received ESWT treatment, whereas Group 2 received placebo treatment. The variables investigated were pain, measured by a numerical rating scale (NRS) and mouth opening.

Factors affecting periodontal healing of the adjacent second molar after lower third molar surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effect modifiers which may influence the periodontal healing of the adjacent second molar after lower third molar surgery.

Materials And Methods: Prospective studies including patients with third molars requiring removal, with at least 6 months follow-up were considered. Outcomes were periodontal probing depth (PPD) reduction, final PPD, clinical attachment level (CAL) change, final CAL, alveolar bone defect (ABD) reduction, and final ABD depth.

Lavage Volume of Arthrocentesis in the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The aim of this study was to investigate the most effective lavage volume of arthrocentesis in the management of temporomandibular disorders. A comprehensive electronic search, based on the PRISMA guidelines, was performed, which included a computer search with specific keywords, a reference list search and a manual search. The inclusion criteria were the following: a randomized controlled trial, at least 20 subjects who underwent arthrocentesis, mention of the irrigation materials used for the arthrocentesis, mention of the irrigation volumes used for the arthrocentesis, MMO and pain measured as VAS or NRS, were reported as outcome figures, mention of a specific diagnosis or signs and symptoms, and inclusion of the data on the MMO or VAS/NRS at 6-month follow-up.

A neural-related gene risk score for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Objectives: This study aimed to establish a neural-related gene risk score (NRGRS) for the prediction of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma prognosis and explore its predictive value on the benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

Methods: Based on the transcriptome data of HNSCC patients (n = 546) from The Cancer Genome Atlas database, 37 neural-related hub genes were identified by weighted gene co-expression network analysis. Four genes (ITGA5, PYGM, GNG7 and ATP2A3) were identified to construct NRGRS using Lasso-Cox regression method based on the derivation cohort and validated in the Gene Expression Omnibus cohort (n = 109).

Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Reducing Fear and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Third Molar Extraction under Local Anesthesia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This report investigated the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for reducing dental fear and anxiety in patients undergoing third molar extraction under local anesthesia. In November 2020, multiple electronic databases (Cochrane, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, PsycArticles, PubMed, and Web of Science) were searched for articles published in English. Inclusion criteria were randomized-controlled trials reporting the effectiveness of any non-pharmacological interventions in reducing fear or anxiety levels in patients with third molar extraction.

Validation of clinical photography and a laser fluorescence device for assessment of enamel demineralization during multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment.

Aim: To compare the validity of DIAGNOdent pen™ 2190 and clinical photographs in the diagnosis (presence or absence) and assessment of white spot lesions (WSLs) during multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment.

Methods: A total of 1607 readings from 99 patients were obtained using DIAGNOdent pen™ 2190, clinical photographs, and visual assessment criteria to assess WSLs at 6 -, 12- and 18 months after bonding of brackets. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed, and areas under the curve (AUC) were calculated to assess the presence or absence of WSLs and distinguish the severity of WSLs as slight or severe.

The Prognostic Value of Human Papilloma Virus Infection in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis.

Objectives/hypothesis: Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection has been confirmed as a favorable prognostic factor in oropharyngeal cancer. However, the prognostic value of HPV in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is still unclear. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the prognostic value of HPV infection in OSCC patients.

Topical fluoride to prevent early childhood caries: Systematic review with network meta-analysis.

Objectives: To summarize the evidence on prevention of early childhood caries (ECC) by professionally or self-applied topical fluorides using network meta-analysis.

Data: Randomized-controlled trials with minimum 1-year follow-up assessing caries-preventive effect among children younger than six years.

Sources: Eight electronic databases and grey literature.

The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on the Disease Pattern of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Inpatients: A Comparative Study.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is a high-risk specialty involving airway and aerosol-generating procedures, which is potentially of more risk in the era of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We aimed to identify the impact of COVID-19 on the disease pattern of OMFS inpatients and surgeries under general anesthesia in a comparative study. We reviewed the admission and operating theater records of OMFS patients from Jan 1 to Aug 31 in 2020 and 2019.