Historical Evolution and Filtering Characteristics of Masks and Respirators in Dentistry in the Context of COVID-19: A Literature Review.

Objectives: At present, it is very important to identify the available literature regarding the use of masks and respirators by analyzing their historical evolution in the medical field. In addition, consideration should be given to the major filtering characteristics of those most used due to the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Therefore, the purpose of this literature review is to describe the qualitative evolution that facemasks and respirators have undergone along with their different characteristics.

Future Challenges of Covid-19 and Oral Manifestations in Daily Dental Practice: A Literature Review.

Objective: Some patients reportedly present with oral manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). It is unknown if this is due to the virus itself or a side effect of treatment; however, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has been shown to have a predilection for angiotensin-converting enzyme receptors that are present in the respiratory tract, oral mucosa, tongue, and salivary glands, causing alterations in taste and smell. Therefore, the objective of this review was to present the future challenges of Covid-19 and oral manifestations in daily dental practice through a literature review.

Accuracy between Functional Swallowing and Knebelman Craniometric Method to Measure Occlusal Vertical Dimension in Total Denture Wearers: A Quasi-experimental Study.

Objective: The objective was to determine the accuracy between functional swallowing (FS) and the Knebelman craniometric method (KCM) to measure occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) in total denture wearers.

Materials And Methods: A quasi-experimental, prospective study was conducted considering the KCM diagnostic method as the gold standard compared to FS. All the totally edentulous patients attended at the School of Dentistry of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos ( = 32) in 2018-2019 were evaluated.

Forensic Evaluation of Highmore Antrum Sexual Dimorphism by Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Retrospective Study of a Peruvian Population.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate Highmore antrum sexual dimorphism by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in a Peruvian population.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective analytical study. The sample consisted of 190 CBCT scans.

Antibacterial Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxide with Iodoform versus Calcium Hydroxide with Camphorated Paramonochlorophenol as Intrachannel Pastes on an Biofilm: A Comparative Study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the antibacterial efficacy of Ca(OH) with iodoform versus Ca(OH) with camphorated paramonochlorophenol as intrachannel pastes on an biofilm.

Materials And Methods: The diffusion method was used in wells. The strain used was ATCC 29212.

Bond Strength to Microtraction and Nanofiltration Using Ethanol Wet Bonding Technique in Fresh Extracted Teeth: An Study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the bond strength to microtraction and nanofiltration using ethanol wet bonding technique in fresh extracted teeth.

Materials And Methods: This quasi-experimental study evaluated 48 teeth that had an indication of premolar extraction due to orthodontic reasons. The protocol of dental preparation and restorative procedure was carried out to evaluate the adhesion resistance by means of the universal testing machine at a loading speed of 0.

Comparison of the Resistance of Bond Strength of Cemented Fiberglass Posts in Different Root Thirds with and without Silanization: An Study.

Aim: To compare the application of silane in the bond strength of fiberglass posts in different thirds of the cemented root with a self-adhesive system in an study.

Materials And Methods: Freshly extracted teeth were collected, which had indication of extraction for periodontal or orthodontic reasons. The study evaluated = 42 specimens that were divided into two large groups: I (control, without silane) and II (with silane); the resistance to adhesion in the respective thirds of the root (cervical, middle, and apical) was also evaluated.

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Calcium and Sodium Hypochlorite at Different Concentrations on a Biofilm of and : An Comparative Study.

Aim: To compare the antimicrobial efficacy of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO at 2.5% and 5.25%) and calcium hypochlorite [Ca(ClO) at 2.