Performance of Fiberglass Posts Versus Fiber- Reinforced Resin Composites in Endodontically Treated Anterior Teeth Without Ferrule: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To perform a systematic review of in vitro studies examining endodontically treated anterior teeth restored with fiberglass posts versus composite posts reinforced with: polyethylene fibers (Ribbond), fiber-reinforced resin (everStick) and composite resin (everX).

Methods: The search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and LILACS. The studies were selected by two independent reviewers.

Influence of Cementation Strategies on the Incidence of Fiber Post Debonding in Root Canal Treated Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The objective of this systematic review was to investigate the incidence of debonding of fiber posts in root canal-treated teeth with a focus on the cementation strategy employed. This study was registered at PROSPERO (sob number: CRD42022334791). Six databases were searched, in addition to the gray literature.

Association between sleep bruxism and snoring in adults: An observational study.

Objective: This study evaluated the association between sleep bruxism and snoring. Additionally, the associations between sleep bruxism and age, sex, body mass index, sleep structure, sleep quality, and sleepiness were evaluated.

Methods: Adults suspected of having sleep disorders (n = 61) underwent single-night video polysomnography according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine criteria.

Understanding Health Care Students' Perceptions, Beliefs, and Attitudes Toward AI-Powered Language Models: Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: ChatGPT was not intended for use in health care, but it has potential benefits that depend on end-user understanding and acceptability, which is where health care students become crucial. There is still a limited amount of research in this area.

Objective: The primary aim of our study was to assess the frequency of ChatGPT use, the perceived level of knowledge, the perceived risks associated with its use, and the ethical issues, as well as attitudes toward the use of ChatGPT in the context of education in the field of health.

Clear aligner's adverse effects: A systematic review protocol.

With the growing popularity of clear aligners, more patients have chosen to use them instead of traditional orthodontic braces to correct their malocclusions. Clear aligners offer distinct advantages over conventional fixed braces, such as limited aesthetic impact, the convenience of easily removing them for meals, improved accessibility for brushing and flossing, and a treatment approach that avoids the use of metal, minimizing potential irritation to the cheeks and gums. Manufacturers point out a disadvantage that can be administered in this type of treatment.

The Results of the URRAH (Uric Acid Right for Heart Health) Project: A Focus on Hyperuricemia in Relation to Cardiovascular and Kidney Disease and its Role in Metabolic Dysregulation.

The relationship between Serum Uric Acid (UA) and Cardiovascular (CV) diseases has already been extensively evaluated, and it was found to be an independent predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality but also acute coronary syndrome, stroke and heart failure. Similarly, also many papers have been published on the association between UA and kidney function, while less is known on the role of UA in metabolic derangement and, particularly, in metabolic syndrome. Despite the substantial number of publications on the topic, there are still some elements of doubt: (1) the better cut-off to be used to refine CV risk (also called CV cut-off); (2) the needing for a correction of UA values for kidney function; and (3) the better definition of its role in metabolic syndrome: is UA simply a marker, a bystander or a key pathological element of metabolic dysregulation?.

Prevalence of awake Bruxism: A systematic review.

Objectives: To identify the prevalence of Awake Bruxism (AB).

Sources: The electronic search was done in Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, Livivo, Scopus, and Web of Science databases up to January 2nd, 2023. The search strategies combined terms such as "bruxism," "awake," and related terms when conducting searches in databases.

Biomarkers of Neutrophil Activation in Patients with Symptomatic Chronic Peripheral Artery Disease Predict Worse Cardiovascular Outcome.

Neutrophils play a role in cardiovascular (CV) disease. However, relatively scant evidence exists in the setting of peripheral artery disease (PAD). The aims of this study were to measure biomarkers of neutrophil activation in patients with symptomatic chronic PAD compared with healthy controls, to assess their association with PAD severity, and to evaluate their prognostic value in patients with PAD.

Acid sphingomyelinase (ASM) and COVID-19: A review of the potential use of ASM inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2.

In the last 2 years, different pharmacological agents have been indicated as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro. Specifically, drugs termed as functional inhibitors of acid sphingomyelinase (FIASMAs) have proved to inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 replication using different types of cells. Those therapeutic agents share several chemical structure characteristics and some well-known representatives are fluoxetine, escitalopram, fluvoxamine, and others.

Tooth wear prevalence in individuals with Down syndrome: a systematic review.

Objectives: This systematic review investigated the prevalence of tooth wear between patients with and without Down syndrome.

Methods: Six databases (Embase, LILACS, Livivo, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) and grey literature (Google Scholar, OpenGrey and ProQuest) were searched until March 7, 2022. Observational studies were included to assess the differences in tooth wear prevalence and/or severity in Down syndrome and non-syndromic controls.

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among oral health care workers worldwide: A meta-analysis.

Objectives: This systematic review aimed to answer the following question 'What are the worldwide prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated factors among oral health-care workers (OHCWs) before vaccination?'

Methods: Seven databases and registers as well as three grey databases were searched for observational studies in the field. Paired reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data and assessed the methodological quality. Overall seroprevalence for SARS-CoV-2 infection was analysed using a random-effect model subgrouped by professional category.

analysis of the antidepressant fluoxetine and similar drugs as inhibitors of the human protein acid sphingomyelinase: a related SARS-CoV-2 inhibition pathway.

Acid Sphingomyelinase (ASM) is a human phosphodiesterase that catalyzes the metabolism of sphingomyelin (SM) to ceramide and phosphocholine. ASM is involved in the plasma membrane cell repair and is associated with the lysosomal inner lipid membrane by nonbonding interactions. The disruption of those interaction would result in ASM release into the lysosomal lumen and consequent degradation of its structure.

Disocclusion guides in occlusal splints on temporomandibular disorders and sleep bruxism: a systematic review.

Objective: To determine the best disocclusion guidance in occlusal splints (OSs) to manage and treat temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and sleep bruxism (SB).

Study Design: The research was conducted on 7 major electronic databases and 3 gray literature sources. We included randomized trials, nonrandomized clinical trials, and before-and-after studies.

Critical appraisal of systematic reviews of intervention in dentistry published between 2019-2020 using the AMSTAR 2 tool.

Introduction The number of systematic reviews (SRs) in dentistry published each year has grown considerably, and they have been essential in clinical decision-making and health policy.Objective The objective is to critically appraise SRs of intervention in dentistry using the 'A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews 2' (AMSTAR 2) tool published within one year.Methods A search in the Medline/PubMed database was performed.

The contribution of bio-psycho-social dimensions on sexual satisfaction in people with spinal cord injury and their partners: an explorative study.

Study Design: Cross-sectional explorative observational study.

Title: Sexual satisfaction in people with spinal cord injury and their partners: an explorative study.

Objective: To investigate the determinants of sexual satisfaction among individuals with spinal cord injury and relative partners by assuming a bio-psycho-social perspective.

Sleep bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea: association, causality or spurious finding? A scoping review.

Study Objectives: To evaluate the available evidence on the putative relationships between sleep bruxism (SB) and, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to assess the extent of research on this topic, and to formulate suggestions for future research.

Methods: A scoping review including studies examining temporal and overall association and prevalence of SB and OSA was performed. Six main databases and gray literature were searched.

Effects of stabilization splints on the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin: A systematic review.

Objective: To assess effects of stabilization splints on signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin compared to other treatments.

Methods: A search for articles via six electronic databases and gray literature was conducted. The risk of bias was evaluated with the Cochrane Collaboration tool.

Mental health effects prevalence in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic health crisis has changed household and school routines leaving children and adolescents without important anchors in life. This, in turn, can influence their mental health, changing their behavioral and psychological conditions.

Aims: To systematically review the literature to answer the question: "What is the worldwide prevalence of mental health effects in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic?".