Expediting the reversal of inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia in children with photobiomodulation therapy.

In pediatric dentistry, complications arising from extended soft tissue anesthesia can negatively impact patient comfort and trust in dental care. This study evaluates the clinical efficacy of diode laser-based photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in expediting the resolution of anesthesia in children aged 6-9 receiving inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injections. In this split-mouth double-blind randomized clinical trial, 36 pediatric subjects aged 6-9, requiring pulpotomy procedures on both sides of the mandible, received IANBs (single cartridge of 2% lidocaine/1:100,000 epinephrine).

Applications of artificial intelligence in dentomaxillofacial imaging: a systematic review.

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been increasingly developed in oral and maxillofacial imaging. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the applications and performance of the developed algorithms in different dentomaxillofacial imaging modalities.

Study Design: A systematic search of PubMed and Scopus databases was performed.

Coverage stability of peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The occurrence of peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence, especially in the esthetic zone, can be challenging. This study sought to investigate how the passage of time affects the outcomes of treatment for peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence coverage.

Materials And Methods: A literature search was performed up to April 2023 via PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to retrieve studies reporting the data on peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence of at least 2-time points (baseline and follow-up).