Bibliometrics and altmetrics on halitosis: exploring the top 100 most-cited papers.

Halitosis has a multifactorial etiology being of interest by different health areas. The aim of this study was to perform a bibliometric and altmetric analyses of the top 100 most-cited papers on halitosis to provide a comprehensive view of their scientific and alternative metrics. This would give perspectives on citation dynamics and online attention of the research outputs.

Cannabis Uses in Dentistry: A Bibliometric Analysis.

This bibliometric review seeks to understand metrics of papers, authors, journals, and universities, about the benefits of the therapeutic application of (CS), as well as the most harmful effects associated to its use. The main search strategy applied to the topic was conducted in on February 2024. A crossmatch of the number of citations was performed in Scopus and Google Scholar.

Effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in the treatment of peri-implantitis: systematic review and meta-analysis.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current scientific evidence on the effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as an adjunctive treatment to mechanical debridement in the treatment of peri-implantitis. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses was followed. A protocol was registered in the International Prospective Registry of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO #CRD42022361684).

The association between periodontitis and the impact of oral health on the quality of life of individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Objective: To evaluate the association between psoriasis (PSO), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and periodontitis (PE), and the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) impacts on individuals with psoriatic disease's daily activities compared to the non-psoriatic ones.

Materials & Methods: 296 individuals with psoriatic disease (PSO n = 210, APS n = 86) (cases) and 359 without these diseases (controls) were included. Complete periodontal examinations and collection of variables of interest were performed.

Preemptive effects of etoricoxib, acetaminophen, nimesulide, and ibuprofen on postoperative pain management after single-implant surgery: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: There is insufficient evidence for pain control in preemptive analgesia (PA) after dental implant surgery, signaling the need for further studies. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of PA in single dental implant surgeries (SDIS), seeking to identify among the etoricoxib (ETOR), ibuprofen (IBU), nimesulide (NIME), and acetaminophen (ACETA)], which one has the higher efficacy effectiveness in relieving postoperative pain and reducing the use of rescue medication compared to placebo.

Methods: In this triple-blind, parallel, randomized controlled clinical trial, 135 individuals with a mean age of 57.

Effect of photobiomodulation adjunct to periodontal therapy on individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus regarding periodontal clinical parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the scientific evidence on the impact of photobiomodulation adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment on individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses statement was followed. A protocol was registered in the International Prospective Registry of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO #CRD42022310756).

The effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy on the treatment of periodontitis in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The purpose of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the impact of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment on individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses statement was followed. Searches were carried out in six databases without restriction regarding publication year.

Adjunctive effects of photodynamic therapy using indocyanine green in residual pockets during periodontal maintenance therapy: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial.

Background: Prospective studies have reported conflicting results regarding the adjunctive effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on clinical and microbiological parameters in individuals under periodontal maintenance therapy (PMT). This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and microbiological adjunctive effects of aPDT using indocyanine green (ICG) in residual sites with probing depth (PD) ≥5 mm during PMT in comparison with scaling and root planing (SRP) alone.

Methods: A split-mouth randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted with 24 individuals in a PMT program.

Long-term impact of patients' compliance to peri-implant maintenance therapy on the incidence of peri-implant diseases: An 11-year prospective follow-up clinical study.

Objective: To prospectively evaluate the incidence of peri-implant diseases and the associated risk factors during 11 years of peri-implant maintenance therapy (PIMT).

Material And Methods: A sample of 80 partially edentulous individuals rehabilitated with dental implants was invited to participate in a PIMT program (T1-prior to entering the PIMT program). After 11 years, 51 individuals remained regularly or irregularly adherent to PIMT (T2-last recall after 11 years) and were classified as regular (RC; n = 27) or irregular (IC; n = 24) compliers.

Effect of supragingival plaque control on recurrent periodontitis and clinical stability among individuals under periodontal maintenance therapy: 10-year follow-up.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of supragingival plaque control on the recurrence of periodontitis (RP) and the achievement of a stable periodontal clinical endpoint after 10 years of periodontal maintenance therapy (PMT).

Methods: The present retrospective cohort study included 225 individuals in continuous PMT. The plaque index (PI) determining the oral hygiene (OH) status, periodontal clinical parameters, and other variables of interest were collected at three time points: T1 (prior to active periodontal therapy [APT]), T2 (after APT), and T3 (10 years after T2).

Association between cumulative smoking exposure, span since smoking cessation, and peri-implantitis: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To investigate the association of cumulative smoking exposure and span since smoking cessation with the occurrence of peri-implantitis.

Methods: A sample of 350 individuals aged ≥ 35 years, with the presence of at least one osseointegrated implant functioning for > 5 years, were enrolled in the study. According to smoking habits, participants were categorized into 3 groups: non-smokers (NS; n = 212), former smokers (FC; n = 66), and current smokers (CS; n = 72).

The loss of molars in supportive periodontal care: A 10-year follow-up for tooth- and patient-related factors.

Aim: To determine the impact of the degree of furcation involvement (FI) on the longevity of molar teeth and assess the risk variables (tooth- and patient-related factors) associated with the loss of molars (LM) in individuals treated for periodontitis and monitored in a private programme of supportive periodontal care (SPC).

Materials And Methods: The present retrospective cohort study included 222 individuals with 1329 molars under a 10-year monitoring period in SPC. Periodontal clinical parameters, FI, the type of molar, pulp vitality, and other variables of interest were collected at approximately 50 days after active periodontal therapy and after 10 years.

IMPACT OF NON-SURGICAL PERIODONTAL TREATMENT ON SERUM TNF-α LEVELS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Objective: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to search for scientific evidence on the impact of non-surgical periodontal therapy on tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in type 2 diabetics.

Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement has been followed. The study was registered (CRD42020192790) in the International prospective register of systematic reviews.

Is Implantoplasty Efficacious at Treating Peri-Implantitis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease, characterized by the progressive loss of the peri-implant support bone tissue. The objective of this study was to assess whether implantoplasty is efficacious in promoting peri-implant health.

Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, a search without restrictions regarding language or date of publication was conducted across different databases.

A meta-analysis on the effect of periodontal treatment on the glomerular filtration rate of chronic kidney disease individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess the impact of the periodontal treatment on the glomerular filtration rate of individuals with chronic kidney disease.

Aims: The purpose of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the impact of periodontal treatment on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods: Searches were conducted in five databases. Restrictions on publication date or language were not imposed.

Pain assessment and analgesic consumption after nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the analgesic consumption and the frequency and intensity of pain after nonsurgical periodontal therapy, as well as to associate these factors with the extent and severity of periodontitis and with the degree of anxiety before the procedure.

Materials And Methods: Fifty-one patients with chronic periodontitis were recruited. The degree of previous anxiety was assessed with the dental anxiety scale questionnaire.

Oral Candidiasis and COVID-19 in Users of Removable Dentures: Is Special Oral Care Needed?

Elderly patients with systemic disorders and immunocompromised patients seem to have a higher risk of developing morbidity from COVID-19. Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a potentially dangerous pathogen for these patients, especially for denture wearers with prosthetic stomatitis who require mechanical ventilation.

Effect of compliance during periodontal maintenance therapy on c-reactive protein levels: a 6-year follow-up.

Aims: To longitudinally evaluate the effects of compliance during periodontal maintenance therapy (PMT) on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and its relation to periodontal status.

Materials And Methods: A subsample comprising of 30 matched pairs was taken from a previous 6-year longitudinal study under PMT. Pairs were composed of one regular (RC) and one irregular (IC) compliers, matched by age and sex.

Association between periodontitis and serum c-reactive protein levels.

Background: Periodontal disease may be associated with more bacteria and consequent induction of a systemic inflammatory process, with changes in the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the association between periodontitis and serum levels of C-reactive protein.

Material And Methods: The sample comprised 100 individuals distributed into two groups according to serum levels of C-reactive protein: normal or altered.

Effectiveness of diode laser and fluoride on dentin hypersensitivity treatment: A randomized single-blinded clinical trial.

Background: This randomized single-blinded clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of diode laser and fluoride in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) due to gingival recession.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-eight individuals randomly distributed across three groups participated: 10 individuals who were treated with diode laser, nine who were treated with fluoride, and nine who received placebo. Pain was assessed with the Visual analog scale (VAS).

Depressive disorders associated with the recurrence of periodontitis in periodontal maintenance.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between depressive disorders and periodontal condition and the recurrence of periodontitis, during periodontal maintenance therapy (PMT).

Methods: From a 6-year prospective cohort study with 268 individuals under PMT, 124 individuals had complete periodontal clinical data recorded between T1 (baseline) and T2 (final data at the last PMT appointment). Individuals were divided into two groups, being 35 individuals with depressive disorders (DD) and 89 individuals without DD (NDD).

Periodontal condition and recurrence of periodontitis associated with alcohol consumption in periodontal maintenance therapy.

Background: This study followed individuals in periodontal maintenance therapy (PMT) over 6 years and longitudinally evaluated the effects of the frequency of alcohol consumption on the recurrence of periodontitis (RP).

Material And Methods: From a 6-year follow-up cohort study with 268 individuals under PMT, 142 patients who attended at least one PMT visit within 12 months were determined to be eligible. Based on their alcohol consumption, participants were categorized into 3 groups: none or occasional alcohol use (NA; n=88), moderate alcohol use (MA; n=26) and intense alcohol use (IA; n=24).

Association Between Periodontitis and Nosocomial Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.

Purpose: To assess the relationship between periodontitis and nosocomial pneumonia in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.

Materials And Methods: The present study was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement and registered (CRD42018105124) with PROSPERO (International prospective register for systematic reviews, University of York, York, UK). A search was conducted in five databases without restrictions regarding language or date of publication.

Effect of preemptive analgesia with ibuprofen in the control of postoperative pain in dental implant surgeries: A randomized, triple-blind controlled clinical trial.

Background: Preemptive analgesia has as its basic principle the administration of analgesics before the onset of painful stimuli, in order to reduce or prevent postoperative pain, but this question is little explored in implantology. Thus, this study was conducted in order to evaluate the clinical efficacy of ibuprofen in pain prevention after unit implant surgery.

Material And Methods: For this triple-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled and randomized clinical trial, 54 insertion surgeries of unitary implants were performed.

Effect of Periodontal Therapy on Serum Levels of IL-6 in Type 2 Diabetics: A Systematic Review.

The objective of this systematic review was to search for scientific evidence regarding the impact of periodontal therapy on serum levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in type 2 diabetics. A survey was conducted in five databases. Two researchers read titles and abstracts for initial selection and full text for inclusion.