Investigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Domiciliary Oral Care for the Older Adults: A Scoping Review.

Background/objectives: Older adults need specialised dental care due to age-related changes and chronic conditions, but inadequate coordination and capacity hinder access to domiciliary oral care. This review explores the characteristics, barriers, facilitators, caregiver education, and outcomes of domiciliary oral care to improve services for frail older adults.

Methods: A systematic scoping search was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines.

Effect of Metal Artifacts in Cone-beam Computed Tomography on Accuracy of Implant Placement by Static and Dynamic Computer- Assisted Implant Surgery: An In Vitro Study.

Purpose: This study evaluates the impact of metal artifacts in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) on the accuracy of static and dynamic computer-assisted implant surgery (CAIS) techniques.

Materials And Methods: An implant was placed on each of thirty 3D-printed models embedded with Cobalt-Chrome strips to simulate metal artifacts by Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM), utilizing these CAIS techniques: radiographic template (RT) (n=10), radiographic markers (RM) (n=10), and dynamic navigation (DN) (n=10). Trueness and precision were analyzed by comparing 3D global deviation and the difference in implant positions at the neck, apex, depth, and angle in initial planned and final placed scans.

Computer-Assisted Porcelain Laminate Veneer Preparation: A Scoping Review of Stereolithographic Template Design and Fabrication Workflows.

Computer-assisted preparation of porcelain laminate veneers (PLVs) using stereolithographic templates has been developed to enhance the accuracy of tooth preparation. However, the digital workflows involved in guided PLV preparation remain inconsistently defined across various practices. Therefore, this scoping review aimed to examine publications on computer-assisted PLV preparation to identify the key stage of digital workflows involved in designing and fabricating stereolithographic templates, as well as to highlight the limitations of various template designs.

Accuracy of Complete-Arch Scans Obtained by Intraoral Scanner and Smartphone Three-Dimensional Scanning Applications With Different Smartphone Position Setups: An In Vitro Study.

Introduction: The high cost of intraoral scanners (IOS) for complete-arch scans makes them less accessible for many dental practitioners. As a viable alternative, smartphone scanner applications (SMP) provide comparable scanning capabilities at a significantly low cost. However, there is limited data on the accuracy of SMP, especially when used in various smartphone positions.

Digitally versus conventionally fabricated complete dentures: A systematic review on cost-efficiency analysis and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

Statement Of Problem: Reports on digitally fabricated complete dentures are increasing. However, comprehensive evidence-based research on their cost-efficiency and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the cost-effectiveness and PROMs between digitally and conventionally fabricated complete dentures.

Development and validation of a questionnaire on perceived prosthodontic treatment needs in Malaysian adults.

Statement Of Problem: A discrepancy between dentists' assessments and patients' expectations during prosthodontic treatment is inevitable. Incorporating dental patients' concerns about their prosthodontic treatment needs is essential during treatment planning, yet studies assessing these needs in adult dental patients are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a novel instrument, termed the questionnaire on perceived prosthodontic treatment needs (PPTN), that assesses perceived prosthodontic treatment needs in adults.

Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence-Based Photographic Detection of Gingivitis.

Objectives: Gingivitis is one of the most prevalent plaque-initiated dental diseases globally. It is challenging to maintain satisfactory plaque control without continuous professional advice. Artificial intelligence may be used to provide automated visual plaque control advice based on intraoral photographs.

Smile Attractiveness and Treatment Needs of Maxillary Midline Diastema with Various Widths: Perception among Laypersons, Dental Students, and Dentists in Malaysia.

Smile attractiveness and the need for treatment of maxillary midline diastema with various widths are perceived differently between dentally trained and nondentally trained individuals of different sociodemographic backgrounds. This study aims to evaluate how laypersons, dental students, and dentists in Malaysia differ in their perceptions on smile attractiveness and treatment needs of maxillary midline diastema. A smiling photograph with well-aligned maxillary central incisors with proportionate width-to-height ratio and healthy gingival tissues was selected and digitally manipulated to create maxillary midline diastema with 0.

Managing Fibrous Maxillary Ridge: A Case Series of Impression Techniques.

Fibrous ridges on the edentulous maxillary arch are commonly found in combination syndrome or due to ill-fitting dentures. Often, these cases are managed conservatively using modified impression techniques to achieve better support and peripheral seal without displacing the movable tissue. Many impression techniques were proposed and justified with their respective ideologies, but some may complicate both the clinical and laboratory procedures.

Occupational ergonomics and related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists: A systematic review.

Background: There is an increasing concern about musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), resulting from occupational health hazards among dentists. Dentists who are susceptible to occupational health hazards could develop cumulative trauma disorders, lead to absenteeism from work, loss of productivity and performance or even long-term disability.

Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists, explore the risk factors and identify the ergonomic preventive measures for dental professionals.

Minimally Invasive Rehabilitation of Posterior Erosive Tooth Wear: Two Case Reports of the One-Stage Dahl Approach.

Rehabilitation of posterior erosive tooth wear can be especially challenging in the presence of substantial tooth structure loss and limited inter-occlusal space. This article describes two case reports illustrating a conservative approach using the one-step Dahl approach in the management of localized posterior erosive tooth wear. The occlusal surfaces of worn teeth in both cases were successfully restored using direct composite resin and gold onlay, respectively.

Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of EndoSeal MTA, iRoot SP, and AH Plus against Planktonic Bacteria.

This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial activity of three endodontic sealers, AH Plus, iRoot SP, and EndoSeal MTA, against four planktonic bacteria species. The antibacterial activity of the three endodontic sealers was assessed using a modified direct contact test. Bacteria suspension of , , and were left in contact with the sealers that were pre-set or set for 1, 3, 7, and l4 days for an hour.

Accuracy and Reliability of Smartphone Virtual Shade-Matching Technique: An In Vitro Study.

Purpose: To determine and compare the accuracy and reliability of shade matching using the conventional and smartphone virtual methods.

Materials And Methods: A phantom head with both maxillary central incisors removed was set up. A central incisor of various standard shades was inserted into the phantom head.

Conservative management of extensively damaged endodontically treated tooth using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing-based hybrid-ceramic endocrown: A clinical report.

Restoring extensively damaged endodontically treated posterior teeth is always a challenge in dentistry. The use of endocrowns has gained popularity in restoring severely damaged endodontically treated teeth (ETT) in recent years. In this clinical report, a structurally compromised mandibular second molar with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and normal apical tissue was endodontically treated.

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Fruit Peels Eco-Enzyme against : An In Vitro Study.

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), an effective endodontic irrigant against (EF), is harmful to periapical tissues. Natural pineapple-orange eco-enzymes (M-EE) and papaya eco-enzyme (P-EE) could be potential alternatives. This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial efficacy of M-EE and P-EE at different concentrations and fermentation periods against EF, compared to 2.

Impact of hypo-salivation on severe tooth wear: A ten-year cohort of patients received radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Objectives: This study was conducted to examine the tooth wear status of nasopharyngeal-carcinoma (NPC) patients who had received radiotherapy at least 5-year previously, and to investigate the salivary parameters that may be associated with the tooth wear.

Methods: Tooth wear status of NPC survivors were clinically assessed using the Exact Tooth Wear Index. A tooth was graded to have severe wear when more than one-third of its buccal/occlusal/lingual surface had dentine loss.

An Interdisciplinary Approach for Management of an Extensive Carious Premolar.

The principle of ferrule effect is of prime importance when restoring an endodontically treated tooth. A severely broken down tooth due to subgingival caries almost always end up with extraction as inadequate ferrule effect would compromise the predictability of restorative treatment. This clinical case report describes a treatment approach that combines non-surgical endodontic treatment, orthodontic extrusion and prosthetic rehabilitation to restore the function and aesthetic aspect of an extensively carious premolar with compromised prognosis.