Publications by authors named "Lilla Riccaldo"
Dry socket or alveolar osteitis is a common postoperative complication following tooth extraction, characterized by severe pain due to the disintegration of the blood clot within the socket. Various factors contribute to its development, such as traumatic extraction, patient age and sex, smoking, and anesthetic use. To mitigate this condition, socket preservation techniques, including the use of bone substitute materials, have been employed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study looks at the clinical applications of nanotechnology in dentistry, with an emphasis on implantology, preventive care, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, and endodontics. Following PRISMA criteria and registered in PROSPERO (ID: CRD 564245), a PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science search was conducted for studies from January 2014 to April 2024. The criteria were English-language research on nanotechnology in dental coatings, with a focus on clinical trials and observational studies.
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- - The study aimed to investigate how fixed orthodontic appliances impact the enamel structure by examining microfractures, surface roughness, and color changes in teeth.
- - Researchers conducted a systematic review of 14 relevant clinical trials that assessed these effects on human teeth, focusing on various techniques and instruments used in the studies.
- - Results indicated that ceramic brackets can cause more enamel fractures during removal, with surface roughness and color changes influenced by the type of adhesive and polishing methods; further research is needed to find effective solutions for these issues.
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- * Thirteen studies were analyzed, employing various methods like EMG, bite force measurement, and radiological exams to assess changes in masticatory muscles post-fracture.
- * The findings indicate these fractures significantly alter muscle activity and TMJ function; EMG and CT imaging are essential for diagnosis and treatment, with a call for more research on rehabilitation and standardized treatment approaches.
Botulinum toxin (BTA) is a bacterial-derived extract that can inhibit muscle contraction, acting directly on the absorption of acetylcholine. Thanks to this property, botulinum has been used in aesthetic and general medicine for several years. Nowadays, the use of botulinum toxin is being deepened to address the problem of bruxism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Precision medicine using highly precise technologies and big data has produced personalised medicine with rapid and reliable diagnoses and targeted therapies. The most recent studies have directed precision medicine into the study of tumours. The application of precision medicine in the oral microbiota can be used both in the field of prevention and treatment in the strictly dental field.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPiercing insertion is a common practice among people of all ages for different reasons (e.g., esthetics, culture, religion).
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