Publications by authors named "M Arregui"

Introduction: Crohn's disease (CD) varies by location, potentially affecting therapy efficacy and surgery risk, although research on this topic is conflicting. This study aims to investigate the independent association between CD location and therapeutic patterns.

Methods: We analyzed patients with CD diagnosed from January 2005 to May 2023 registered in the nationwide ENEIDA registry.

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  • The study evaluated ChatGPT-4.0's ability to diagnose oral and maxillofacial lesions by analyzing 102 histopathological cases and comparing its performance to that of pathologists.
  • ChatGPT-4.0 achieved an accuracy of about 59.8%, diagnosing 61 cases correctly, with varying success depending on lesion type—being particularly poor with granulomas and inflammation, but strong with mucoceles.
  • There was a notable correlation between age and accuracy, indicating that older ages might be associated with lower diagnostic scores, although gender did not significantly affect results.
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  • *Researchers analyzed various antimicrobial coatings to determine which is most effective in preventing bacterial growth on dental implants over time.
  • *They identified three main types of coatings—antibacterial peptides, synthetic antimicrobials, and metallic nanoparticles—with antibacterial peptides showing the most promise, though further research is necessary to fully understand their capabilities.
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Background: Contemporary dental education requires swift assimilation of technological advancements to prepare the future generation of dentists. Integrating digital tools, such as prepCheck software in crown preparations offers a promising avenue for enhancing the learning experiences of dental students. This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of undergraduate dental students regarding the use of PrepCheck software for learning crown preparations.

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The longevity and acceptance of aesthetic dental materials are directly proportional to color stability. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the use of multivitamins and the color stability of dental restorative materials. A total of 45 discs of nanohybrid composite, 45 of Reinforced Glass Ionomer (RGI), and 45 of Giomer were prepared.

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