Color perception and its relation to dental anxiety in children.

Background: One of the major causes of dental anxiety in children is their first impression of the dental environment. Even minor details, such as the choice of color in a dental setting and the color of dental equipment, can positively influence a child's behavior.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the emotions in children and color combinations in a pediatric setting.

Endodontic Ni-Ti Rotary Instruments for Glide-path, Are They Still Necessary and How to Think about the Ideal Instrument?

How to cite this article: Reda R, Maccari E, Bhandi S. Endodontic Ni-Ti Rotary Instruments for Glide-path, Are They Still Necessary and How to Think about the Ideal Instrument? J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(6):505-506. Keywords: Alloy, Endodontics, Glide Path, NiTi Rotary Instruments, Patency.

Expression of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and a-MMP-8 in sites with healthy conditions and with periodontal and peri-implant diseases: A case-control study.

Background: This study evaluated the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and Peri- implant crevicular fluid (PICF) concentrations of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and active metalloproteinase-8 (a-MMP-8) in sites with healthy conditions vs. sites affected by periodontitis (PER) and peri-implantitis (PIM).

Methods: Periodontally healthy (PH) sites with PER, sites with peri-implant health (PIH), and sites with PIM were investigated intra-individually, according to the inclusion criteria of each group.

Evaluation of Sella Turcica Variations in Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs and its Association with Malocclusion.

Objectives: Understanding the shape and size of the sella turcica may help predict future orthodontic treatment needs related to skeletal malocclusion. This study aims to assess different morphological types of the sella turcica in lateral cephalometric radiographs and its correlation with malocclusion, as well as the relationship between gender and linear measurements of sella turcica.

Materials And Methods: The lateral cephalometric radiographs of 410 volunteers (111 men and 299 women) aged 8 to 30 years were evaluated.

Digital versus Manual Tracing in Cephalometric Analysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Over the years, various researchers have attempted to compare digital cephalometry with the conventional manual approach. There is a need to comprehensively analyze the findings from the earlier studies and determine the potential advantages and limitations of each method. The present systematic review aimed to compare the accuracy of digital and manual tracing in cephalometric analysis for the identification of skeletal and dental landmarks.