Evaluation of axial displacement and torque loss of Morse-type prosthetic abutments of different angular tapers to their respective implants.

Statement Of Problem: The biomechanical stability of the implant-prosthesis assembly and its maintenance under function is a determining factor in the success of implant prosthesis rehabilitation, but studies of different angular tapers are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the axial displacement and torque loss of prosthetic abutments with Morse-type connections of different angular tapers after thermomechanical cycling by using microcomputed tomography (µCT) and a digital torque wrench.

Material And Methods: Eighteen Ø3.

Efficacy of acupuncture on craniomandibular myofascial pain in temporomandibular disorder patients: A systematic review.

Background: This systematic review aimed to answer the question, "What is the efficacy of acupuncture treatment in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) with myofascial pain?".

Data Sources And Study Selection: This study followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO. The electronic search strategy was applied to the Scopus, PubMed, Embase, and Science Direct databases.

Influence of building direction on physical and mechanical properties of titanium implants: A systematic review.

The objective of the systematic review is to find an answer to a question: "What is the influence of the building direction of titanium implants produced by additive manufacturing on their physical and mechanical properties?" This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA 2020) and was registered in the Open Science Framework (OSF) (osf.io/rdc84). Searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Embase, and Google Scholar databases on February 17th, 2024.

Influence of post-processing on the adhesion of dual-species biofilm on polylactic acid obtained by additive manufacturing.

Introduction: Post-processing (PP) is performed to improve the surface, which can favor microbial adhesion and consequent pathological manifestations that impair the indication of polylactic acid (PLA) obtained by fused filament fabrication (FFF) for biomedical applications. This aims to evaluate the influence of chemical, thermal, and mechanical PP on the adhesion of and , roughness, and wettability of the PLA obtained by FFF with and without thermal aging.

Methods: The specimens were designed in the 3D modeling program and printed.

Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against biofilms formed in dental acrylic resin: a systematic review of studies.

This study aimed to answer the question formulated according to the PICO strategy: 'Which essential oils show antimicrobial activity against biofilms formed on dental acrylic resin?' composed by population (dental acrylic resin), intervention (application of essential oils), comparison (denture cleansers, antifungal drugs, chlorhexidine, and oral mouthwashes), and outcome (antibiofilm activity). experimental studies evaluating the activity of EOs on biofilm formed on acrylic resin were included. PRISMA guidelines were followed, and the search was performed in the PubMed, Science Direct, Embase, and Lilacs databases and in the gray literature using Google Scholar and ProQuest in December 2023.

Comparative analysis of the physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of Ti-6Al-4V disks produced by different methods and subjected to surface treatments.

Statement Of Problem: To improve the osseointegration of dental implants and reduce microbiological growth, different micro- and nanoscale surface topographies can be used.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of Ti-6Al-4V with 4 surfaces, machined (DU), machined+hydroxyapatite (DUHAp), machined+acid-alkali treatment (DUAA), and additive manufacturing (DMA), on the physical, chemical, and microbiological properties.

Material And Methods: The topography of Ti-6Al-4V disks with the 4 surfaces was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the chemical composition by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and the crystalline structure by X-ray diffraction (XRD).

Mechanical and microbiological properties of orthodontic resin modified with nanostructured silver vanadate decorated with silver nanoparticles (βAgVO).

Objective: To investigate the impact of incorporating the antimicrobial nanomaterial β-AgVO into orthodontic resin, focusing on degree of conversion, surface characteristics, microhardness, adhesion properties, and antimicrobial activity.

Methods: The 3 M Transbond XT resin underwent modification, resulting in three groups (Control, 2.5% addition, 5% addition) with 20 specimens each.

Osseointegration in additive-manufactured titanium implants: A systematic review on the need for surface treatment.

The objective of the systematic review is to find an answer to a question: "Do surface treatments on titanium implants produced by additive manufacturing improve osseointegration, compared to untreated surfaces?". This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA 2020) and was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42022321351). Searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Embase, and Google Scholar databases on March 22nd, 2022.

Effect of pores on cell adhesion to additively manufactured titanium implants: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: Titanium dental implants produced by additive manufacturing have pores that, depending on their size and quantity, may improve osteogenic cell adhesion without impairing mechanical properties. A systematic review of in vitro studies on this topic is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to answer the question "What is the influence of pores on osteogenic cell adhesion on titanium surfaces produced by additive manufacturing?".

Analysis of stress/strain distribution in dental mini-implants manufactured by additive manufacturing and machining.

The study aimed to analyze the stress/strain distribution of new designs of mini-implants manufactured by machining and additive manufacturing. Four designs were evaluated (Ø2.0 mm × 10 mm): Intra-lock, helical, threaded machined (MN threaded) and threaded by additive manufacturing (AM threaded).

Adhesion of biofilm, surface characteristics, and mechanical properties of antimicrobial denture base resin.

Purpose: This study incorporated the nanomaterial, nanostructured silver vanadate decorated with silver nanoparticles (AgVO), into heat-cured resin (HT) at concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, and 10% and compared the adhesion of multispecies biofilms, surface characteristics, and mechanical properties with conventional heat-cured (HT 0%) and printed resins.

Materials And Methods: AgVO was incorporated in mass into HT powder.

Influence of surface treatment by laser irradiation on bacterial adhesion on surfaces of titanium implants and their alloys: Systematic review.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to present the current knowledge on the influence of laser surface treatment on the adhesion of bacteria to titanium and its alloys.

Design: This review was structured according to PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews and -analyses, and registered on the Open Science Framework platform (https://doi.org/10.

Influence of Er:YAG laser irradiation on surface properties of Ti-6Al-4V machined and hydroxyapatite coated.

Surface treatment by laser irradiation can change the topography of titanium; however, little is known about the changes it causes when applied to other coatings. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the surface properties of titanium-aluminum-vanadium (Ti-6Al-4V) discs. Four Ti-6Al-4V surfaces were evaluated (n = 10): CON-control, machined without surface treatment; LT-machined + laser treatment; HA-hydroxyapatite coating; and LT-HA-hydroxyapatite coating + laser treatment.

Association between depression and temporomandibular dysfunction in adults - a systematic review.

Objective: To critically evaluate the literature and answer the question: "Is there an association between depression and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in adults?"

Methods: The personalized search strategy was applied to PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Articles were selected in two stages according to the eligibility criteria. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool was used to analyze the risk of bias according to the type of study.

Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents in Dentifrices: A Systematic Review.

The aim of this systematic review was to verify if the presence of different antimicrobial agents in dentifrices is effective in reducing the number of microorganisms for disease prevention. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines and was registered with the Open Science Framework (OSF). A search was conducted in the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.

Relationship between dental implant macro-design and osseointegration: a systematic review.

Purpose: This systematic review aimed to determine whether differences in the macro-geometry of titanium implants promote changes in osseointegration.

Material And Method: SCOPUS, PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases were searched in June 2021. In addition, it was performed a manual search of the reference lists of the included articles.

Influence of β-AgVO nanomaterial incorporation on mechanical and microbiological properties of dental porcelain.

Objective: To explore the effect of adding different percentages of nanostructured silver vanadate decorated with silver nanoparticles (β-AgVO) to dental porcelains, evaluating the antimicrobial activity and the influence on the mechanical properties.

Methods: Thirty-six specimens were made, for each concentration, control group, 0.5%, 1%, 2.

Protein absorption on titanium surfaces treated with a high-power laser: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: The surface of titanium dental implants treated with a high-power laser has been reported to favor osseointegration, mainly by altering protein uptake. Despite the large number of articles that address the topic, the heterogeneity of methodologies and results makes an understanding of the treatment's benefits difficult, and a systematic review is needed.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to further the knowledge on protein uptake on titanium surfaces that have undergone treatment with a high-power laser.

Incorporation of a β-AgVO3 Semiconductor in Resin Cement: Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Antibacterial Efficacy.

Purpose: This in vitro study aimed to investigate the effect of incorporating the semiconductor nanostructured silver vanadate decorated with silver nanoparticles (β-AgVO3) in a dual-cure resin cement on the degree of conversion (DC), microhardness, roughness, color, adhesion properties before and after artificial aging, and antimicrobial efficacy.

Material And Methods: Three test groups were established: control (without β-AgVO3), with the incorporation of 2.5% and 5% (by weight) of β-AgVO3 in dual-cure resin cement (Allcem, FGM).

In vitro assessment of polyetheretherketone for an attachment component for an implant-retained overdenture.

Statement Of Problem: Frequent maintenance because of the limited lifetime of overdenture attachments with O-rings has led to the development of materials that might improve their functionality and longevity. However, testing of newly developed attachment materials is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate a newly developed attachment made of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for an implant-retained overdenture.

Analysis of the influence of surface treatment by high-power laser irradiation on the surface properties of titanium dental implants: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: High-power laser irradiation may be a promising treatment for titanium dental implant surfaces. However, systematic reviews of the influence of high-power laser irradiation on the different properties of titanium surfaces are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the influence of surface treatment by high-power laser irradiation on the surface properties of titanium and its alloys.

Effect of Auricular Acupuncture on the Reduction of Symptoms Related to Sleep Disorders, Anxiety and Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD).

Background: Auricular acupuncture (AA) is a complementary/integrative therapy, and can be used as adjuvant treatment in sleep disorders, anxiety and the painful symptomatology of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).

Objective: The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the effectiveness of AA in reducing the symptoms of sleep disorders, anxiety and TMDs by applying the Fletcher and Luckett, Beck-BAI and RDC/TMD questionnaires: Axis II, respectively.

Design: This was a nonrandomized clinical trial in which AA was administered to patients between the ages of 20 and 45 years from the School of Dentistry at Ribeirão Preto, São Paolo, Brazil, who had at least one of the following: sleep disorder, anxiety or TMD.

Stress Distribution Analysis of Novel Dental Mini-Implant Designs to Support Overdenture Prosthesis.

This study aimed to test and compare 2 novel dental mini-implant designs to support overdentures with a commercial model, regarding the stress distribution, by photoelastic analysis. Three different mini-implant designs (Ø 2.0 mm × 10 mm) were tested: G1-experimental threaded (design with threads and 3 longitudinal and equidistant self-cutting chamfers), G2-experimental helical (design with 2 long self-cutting chamfers in the helical arrangement), and G3-Intra-Lock System.

An In Vitro Analysis of the Physical and Mechanical Behavior of a PEEK Component for an Implant-Supported and Retained Removable Dental Prosthesis.

Purpose: To investigate the physical and mechanical behaviors of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) before and after thermocycling, as well as its potential use as a more durable prosthetic component for implant-supported and -retained removable dental prostheses (I-RDPs).

Materials And Methods: Roughness and surface hardness were evaluated in specimens obtained using the subtractive method (n = 20) with a diameter of 9 mm and a thickness of 2 mm, and retention force was measured using attachments with a diameter of 4 mm and a height of 3 mm. For fatigue resistance testing, a polyurethane matrix with two ball abutment implants (MDL, Intra-Lock International) was used to simulate the mandibular alveolar ridge.

Effects of photobiomodulation on auriculotherapy points for sleep disorders, anxiety, and temporomandibular dysfunctions.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluatephotobiomodulation applied at auriculotherapy points forsleep disorder (SD) and anxiety related to temporomandibulardysfunction (TMD).

Methods: The study consisted of two groups of 20 participants: Auriculotherapy group (A) and Control Group(C). The participants responded to the RDC/TMD, Fletcher & Luckett questionnaires, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory to analyze TMD, SD, and anxiety before and after the treatment.