Network meta-analysis on the mechanisms underlying alcohol augmentation of acute pancreatitis and diabetes type II.

Background: Pancreatitis is a severe inflammatory pathology that occurs from pancreatic duct and exocrine acinar injury, leading to improper secretion of digestive enzymes, auto-digestion of the pancreas, and subsequent inflammation. Clinical reports show that 60%-90% of pancreatitis patients have a history of chronic alcohol use. More recent studies reveal that exocrine pancreas disorders like acute pancreatitis can precede diabetes type II onset, though mechanisms are not yet fully known.

Determinants of Dentist-Patient Relationships: A Scoping Review.

Objectives: The dentist-patient relationship (DPR) is considered to be a key element in dental clinical settings. This scoping review aimed to examine the extent of previous research on DPR, focussing on its determinants for the reification of the construct.

Methods: This research was directed by the guidance for systematic scoping reviews from the Joanna Briggs Institute.

Dimensional Accuracy Evaluation of Temporary Dental Restorations with Different 3D Printing Systems.

With the advent of 3D printing technologies in dentistry, the optimization of printing conditions has been of great interest, so this study analyzed the accuracy of 3D-printed temporary restorations of different sizes produced by digital light processing (DLP) and liquid crystal display (LCD) printers. Temporary restorations of 2-unit, 3-unit, 5-unit, 6-unit, and full-arch cases were designed and printed from a DLP printer using NextDent C&B or an LCD printer using Mazic D Temp ( = 10 each). The restorations were scanned, and each restoration standard tessellation language (STL) file was superimposed on the reference STL file, by the alignment functions, to evaluate the trueness through whole/point deviation.

In vitro analysis of intraoral digital impression of inlay preparation according to tooth location and cavity type.

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the influence of tooth location and inlay cavity type on the accuracy of intraoral digital impressions.Methods Class II inlay preparation was performed on anatomical models of the maxillary first molar (16) and mandibular first molar (46). Mesio-occlusal and disto-occlusal cavities were prepared, such that the axial wall of the proximal box measured 1 mm or 2 mm in height.

Developing a clinical presentation dental education model and a pilot test.

Introduction: Accurate clinical decision-making of dentists should be based on their knowledge and experience. In the past 10 years, interest in competency-based dentistry education has rapidly increased, but there has been little attention paid to methods of improving dental education competency. The purpose of this study was to develop a clinical presentation education model that provides opportunities for students to practice problem-solving from the moment they greet the patient so that students can obtain the practical experience of competency-based education and the effectiveness of this model can be confirmed through pilot test.

Trueness of digital intraoral impression in reproducing multiple implant position.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the trueness of 5 intraoral scanners (IOSs) for digital impression of simulated implant scan bodies in a partially edentulous model. A 3D printed partially edentulous mandible model made of Co-Cr with a total of 6 bilaterally positioned cylinders in the canine, second premolar, and second molar area served as the study model. Digital scans of the model were made with a reference scanner (steroSCAN neo) and 5 IOSs (CEREC Omnicam, CS3600, i500, iTero Element, and TRIOS 3) (n = 10).

Severity of dental caries and risk of coronary heart disease in middle-aged men and women: a population-based cohort study of Korean adults, 2002-2013.

We aimed to evaluate the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) according to dental caries status in middle-aged patients using a population-based cohort database containing medical/dental claims, health examination, and death records in the Republic of Korea. A total of 234,597 patients were identified in the database who were without history of cardiovascular disease, including 104,638 patients without dental caries, 41,696 with incipient/moderate stage dental caries, and 88,262 advanced/severe dental caries. We used Cox proportional hazards model adjusted for sociodemographic, lifestyle, and medical characteristics to compute hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for CHD according to severity of dental caries.

Comparative reproducibility analysis of 6 intraoral scanners used on complex intracoronal preparations.

Statement Of Problem: Although studies have reported the trueness and precision of intraoral scanners (IOSs), studies addressing the accuracy of IOSs in reproducing inlay preparations are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the accuracy of representative IOSs in obtaining digital scans of inlay preparations and to evaluate whether the IOSs had sufficient depth of field to obtain accurate images of narrow and deep cavity preparations.

Material And Methods: Digital scans of a bimaxillary typodont with cavity preparations for inlay restorations on the maxillary first premolar, first and second molar, mandibular second premolar, and first molar were obtained using 6 IOSs (CEREC Omnicam, E4D, FastScan, iTero, TRIOS, and Zfx IntraScan).

Contemporary trends and outcomes of thrombolytic therapy for acute lower extremity ischemia.

Objective: Acute limb ischemia is a common vascular emergency requiring immediate intervention. Thrombolysis has been widely utilized for acute limb ischemia; the purpose of this study is to analyze contemporary trends, outcomes and complications of thrombolysis for acute limb ischemia.

Methods: Patients were identified from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2003-2013) using ICD-9.

Accuracy of 9 intraoral scanners for complete-arch image acquisition: A qualitative and quantitative evaluation.

Statement Of Problem: Different intraoral scanners (IOSs) are available for digital dentistry. However, information on the accuracy of various IOSs for complete-arch digital scans is limited.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the trueness and precision of complete-arch digital scans produced by 9 IOSs, using the superimposition method, and to compare them based on characteristics including the data capture principle and mode and the need for powder coating.

Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities After Carotid Procedures.

Background: Race has been associated with inferior outcomes after multiple procedures, but the association of socioeconomic status with procedures for cerebrovascular disease is not well established.

Materials And Methods: Elective carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) procedures were identified in the National Inpatient Sample, 2012 to 2014. Median household income was estimated from patient ZIP codes.

Preoperative assessment of computerized tomography angiography to predict success for crossing long Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus D lesions using the optical coherence tomography catheter.

Objectives Optical coherence tomography chronic total occlusion catheter, the Ocelot (Avinger Inc., Redwood City, CA), has been utilized to cross Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus D lesions. This study evaluated the preoperative computerized tomography angiography of chronic total occlusions in the superficial femoral artery to predict clinical success.

Thermographic analysis of the effect of composite type, layering method, and curing light on the temperature rise of photo-cured composites in tooth cavities.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate temperature rise in the composite and dentin of a class I cavity in extracted human molars under different restoration conditions, including the use of different composite types, layering methods, and curing lights.

Methods: Open occlusal cavities were prepared on 28 extracted human molars. A conventional (Filtek Z250) and a bulk-fill (Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior; BFP) composite were used to restore the preparations.

Evaluation of dentin tubule occlusion after laser irradiation and desensitizing agent application.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of lasers (Nd:YAG and Er:YAG) and of topical desensitizing agents on dentin tubule occlusion by measuring real-time dentin fluid flow (DFF).

Methods: 32 molars were prepared with V-shape cavity at the cervical area, acid-etched, water rinsed, blotted dry, and treated with (1) Nd:YAG laser; (2) Er:YAG laser; (3) SuperSeal, a desensitizing agent; (4) ClinproXT, a resin-modified glass-ionomer (RMGI) varnish (n = 8 each). A real-time fluid flow measuring instrument (nano-Flow) was used to measure the DFF throughout the procedures.

Real-Time Analysis of Temperature Changes in Composite Increments and Pulp Chamber during Photopolymerization.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the temperature change at various sites within the composite and on the pulpal side of dentin during polymerization of two composite increments.

Materials And Methods: Class I cavities prepared in third molars were restored in two composite increments (n = 5). Temperatures were measured for 110 s using eight thermocouples: bottom center of cavity (BC), top center of 1st increment (MC), top center of 2nd increment (TC), bottom corner of cavity (BE), top corner of 1st increment (ME), top corner of 2nd increment (TE), pulpal side of dentin (PD), and center of curing light guide tip (CL).

Temperature changes in bulk-fill resin composite during photopolymerization.

Purpose: To investigate the temperature changes at multiple sites within bulk-fill resin composites and in the pulp chamber during photopolymerization in the tooth cavity.

Methods: Class 1 cavities (n = 5) prepared in extracted third molars were filled with SureFil SDR Flow, a newly developed bulk-fill composite. After securing the specimens in a water bath at 36.

Performance of universal adhesives on bonding to leucite-reinforced ceramic.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the microshear bond strength of universal bonding adhesives to leucite-reinforced glass-ceramic.

Methods: Leucite-reinforced glass-ceramic blocks were polished and etched with 9.5% hydrofluoric acid for 1 min.

Comparison of photopolymerization temperature increases in internal and external positions of composite and tooth cavities in real time: Incremental fillings of microhybrid composite vs. bulk filling of bulk fill composite.

Objectives: This study evaluated temperature increases in the composite and pulpal side of dentin from incremental and bulk fillings in composite restorations.

Methods: Class-1 cavities (5 mm × 4 mm × 3 mm) were prepared in ten extracted third molars, filled with composite, and restored with two separate horizontal layers of Filtek Z250 (3M ESPE) in the incremental group or a single layer of SureFil SDR Flow (Dentsply) in the bulk-fill group (n=5). After placing the specimens in a 36.

In vitro microleakage of six different dental materials as intraorifice barriers in endodontically treated teeth.

The aim of this study was to compare the coronal sealing ability of six different dental materials: Three MTA-based cements and three established restorative materials by in vitro dye penetration method. For in vitro infiltration experiments, seventy extracted single-rooted human teeth were used. After crowns of teeth were reduced, root canals were prepared, and filled with gutta-percha cone.

Polymerization shrinkage, modulus, and shrinkage stress related to tooth-restoration interfacial debonding in bulk-fill composites.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to measure the polymerization shrinkage, modulus, and shrinkage stress of bulk-fill and conventional composites during polymerization and to investigate the relationship between tooth-composite interfacial debonding and shrinkage stress of the composites.

Methods: Polymerization shrinkage, dynamic modulus, and shrinkage stress of two high-viscosity bulk-fill (SonicFill (SF)/Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill (TNB)) and two low-viscosity bulk-fill composites (Filtek Bulk-Fill (FB)/SureFil SDR Flow (SDR)) as well as one high-viscosity conventional (Filtek Z250 (Z250)) and one low-viscosity conventional composite (Filtek Z350 XT Flowable (Z350F)) were measured using custom-made instruments. Acoustic emission (AE) analysis was performed to evaluate the tooth-composite interfacial debonding during polymerization of the composites in Class 1 cavities on extracted third molars.

Acoustic emission analysis of the effect of simulated pulpal pressure and cavity type on the tooth-composite interfacial de-bonding.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of in vitro pulpal pressure and cavity type on the tooth-composite bonding interface by means of acoustic emission (AE) analysis.

Methods: Classes I and II cavities on extracted third molars were prepared and assigned to four groups of seven teeth each: (1) direct composite restoration without simulated pulpal pressure (SPP) in class I cavity, (2) direct composite restoration with SPP in class I cavity, (3) direct composite restoration without SPP in class II cavity, (4) direct composite restoration with SPP in class II cavity. The teeth were restored with Filtek Z250 composite and Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose adhesive system (3M ESPE, St.

Cytotoxicity of a novel mineral trioxide aggregate-based root canal sealer [corrected].

The objective of this study was to assess the cytotoxicity of EndoSeal, a novel mineral trioxide aggregate-based root canal sealer in comparison with two commonly used sealers, AH Plus and Sealapex. For cytotoxicity assay, MG-63 cells and human gingival fibroblasts were incubated in culture medium containing eluates of each sealer at 1, 3, and 7 days. Cell metabolism was evaluated by the WST-1 assay.

Management of horizontal root fractures by fabrication of canine protected occlusion using composite resin.

Traumatic injuries of the face often involve root fractures especially in anterior teeth. The prognosis and the treatment of the root fracture depend on the extent of the fracture line, general health and patient compliance. This case report outlines a new conservative trial treatment modality to stabilize the maxillary central incisors with horizontal root fracture on the cervical to middle third by fabricating canine guidance to remove loading on the traumatized maxillary central incisors during eccentric movements and thus inducing spontaneous healing of the fractured line between the fragments.