Physicochemical analysis and application of sardinella fimbriata-derived hydroxyapatite in toothpaste formulations.

Background: Toothpaste contains hydroxyapatite is a natural substance derived from fish bones. This study examines the physicochemical process of natural hydroxyapatite, conducts organoleptic testing, and assesses the homogeneity of Fringescale sardinella (Sardinella fimbriata) fish bone in toothpaste formulations.

Method: The study employed laboratory experimental research in September 2021.

Clinical patterns and outcomes of patients affected by primary malignant melanoma of the oral mucosa: A European multicenter retrospective chart review.

Introduction: The purpose of this European multicenter study was to describe and assess the characteristics, diagnosis, management, and recurrence of oral malignant melanoma at different European oral and maxillofacial surgery centers.

Materials And Methods: This study was based on a systematic computer-assisted database that allowed the recording of data for all primary oral mucosal melanomas treated in the involved surgical units across Europe between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2022. The following data were recorded for each patient: gender, age, site, TNM staging, metastases, symptoms, imaging features, histopathological features, treatment, complications, recurrence, follow up, and survival.

Clinical characteristics, management, and malignancy rate of oral lichen planus: A European multicenter study.

Introduction: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous condition that includes a spectrum of oral clinical manifestations ranging from mild painless white lesions to painful erosions and ulcers. The purpose of this European multicenter study is to describe the general characteristics of OLP lesions, the clinical and histopathological diagnosis, and the management of OLP at different European Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Surgery centers, in order to minimize selections biases and provide information about the current trends in the treatment of OLP across Europe.

Materials And Methods: Data and histopathological records of patients with OLP were retrospectively revised and only those patients that fulfilled the diagnostic criteria from the 2016 position paper by American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology were included.

Correlation between fluoride release, surface hardness and diametral tensile strength of restorative glass ionomer cements.

Background: A complete and thorough understanding of head and neck anatomy by dental hygienists is fundamental for performing successful dental hygiene procedures in all clinical settings. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the opinion of a population of dental hygiene students about the educational methods, their perceptions of the tooth drawing module, and their opinion about the content of Anatomy curriculum in an Italian University.

Material And Methods: A comprehensive survey about was developed and electronically distributed to the dental hygiene students.

The surgical management of triple mandibular fractures: A challenging task.

Background: The treatment of multiple mandibular fractures may often be challenging. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics and outcomes of multiple mandibular fractures, with a focus on triple mandibular fractures.

Material And Methods: Patients with multiple (triple) mandibular fractures were included.