The outcomes between cystic decompression and marsupialisation methods in odontogenic cysts and cyst-like tumours: A retrospective comparative study.

Context: Marsupialization and decompression are treatments designed to reduce hydrostatic pressure which results in reducing the cystic size and increasing the bone density of the lesion.

Aims: To compare the percentage of cystic size reduction and the percentage of change in radiographic density from marsupialisation and two types of decompression: tube drain and stent.

Settings And Design: Retrospective analysis of panoramic films was conducted to evaluate cystic size and intralesional density.

Determination of the compressive modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament derived from human first premolars.

Purpose: There are two commonly cited modulus of elasticity of the human periodontal ligament (E), i.e., 6.

Utilization of rapid antigen tests for screening SARS-CoV-2 prior to dental treatment.

Potential aerosols containing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral particles can be generated during dental treatment. Hence, patient triage is essential to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in dental clinical settings. The present study described the use of rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 screening prior to dental treatment in an academic dental clinical setting in Thailand during the pandemic.

The Prostacyclin Analog Iloprost Promotes Cementum Formation and Collagen Reattachment of Replanted Molars and Up-regulates Mineralization by Human Periodontal Ligament Cells.

Introduction: This study evaluated the use of the prostacyclin analog iloprost as a root surface treatment agent in promoting acellular cementum (AC) formation and collagen reattachment after tooth replantation in vivo. In addition, its effect on human periodontal ligament cell (hPDLC) mineralization was assessed in vitro.

Methods: First molars of 8-week-old Wistar rats were extracted.

The impact of deproteinized bovine bone particle size on histological and clinical bone healing outcomes in the augmented sinus: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objective: The effect of different deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) particle sizes on bone healing in maxillary sinus floor augmentation remains unclear. This study compared the newly formed tissue and angiogenesis-related bone healing after sinus floor augmentation using large or small DBBM particles.

Materials And Methods: Overall 32 patients were randomly divided into two groups using either large (1-2 mm) or small (0.