Retracted articles in endodontic-related literature: an analysis of 60 cases.

Introduction: The number of retracted articles in the bio-medical field, including dentistry, is increasing. The objective of this study was to identify retracted articles in endodontic-related literature and outline their main characteristics.

Evidence Acquisition: The Medline and Scopus databases were searched in January 2024.

Facilitators and barriers to interprofessional learning, collaboration, and identity development during interprofessional internship in rehabilitation care: A qualitative study.

The growing complexity of care and healthcare workforce shortages in the Netherlands necessitates exploring interprofessional collaboration (IPC). However, the predominant single-professional education may result in a professional identity (PI) among healthcare students, which may not support successful IPC. Internships in student-run interprofessional learning wards (SR-IPLW) could foster interprofessional identity (IPI) development.

Reduction of by Chlorella-Mediated Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy.

Nowadays, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has been introduced as one of the minimally invasive methods for disinfection of the surfaces of dental implants. Being derived from seaweed, Chlorella has been used as a photosensitizer in this study. This study aimed to investigate the impacts of aPDT with Chlorella on the rate of reduction of in vitro.

A Comparative Study of the Use of a 980 nm Diode Laser and 10600nm CO2 in the Treatment of Gingival Melanin Pigmentation.

Gingival depigmentation with the help of lasers is known as an effective technique. The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of 980nm diode and CO2 lasers in the treatment of gingival hyperpigmentation. In this clinical trial study, 14 individuals (8 females and 6 males) with the age range of 19 to 47 years were selected.

The effect of lasers in occlusion of dentinal tubules and reducing dentinal hypersensitivity, a scoping review.

Background: Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is a painful condition that can affect a person's quality of life. Laser therapy is a valid treatment option for this problem, which leads to immediate and long-term pain relief. This study aims to comprehensively review the effects of different laser treatments on DH.

The effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using different concentrations of phycocyanin against Streptococcus mutans.

Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using three different concentrations of phycocyanin and two different laser powers on Streptococcus mutans.

Materials And Methods: In this study, Streptococcus mutans was investigated using three different concentrations of phycocyanin (2.5, 5, and 10 mg/mL), in the presence and absence of 635 nm diode laser at two power levels (400 and 500 mW).

Monolithic Hybrid Abutment Crowns (Screw-Retained) Versus Monolithic Hybrid Abutments With Monolithic Crowns (Adhesively Cemented): Three-Year Data of a Prospective Clinical Split-Mouth Study.

Objectives: This study compares the restoration of single-tooth implants with screw-retained lithium-disilicate hybrid-abutment crowns and single-tooth lithium-disilicate crowns adhesively bonded to hybrid abutments with regard to objective clinical and subjective patient-specific evaluation criteria over a time of observation of 3 years.

Materials And Methods: Two bone-level implants were placed in contralateral sides of the same jaw in 10 patients, each with two single-tooth gaps. After osseointegration, implants were uncovered and an impression was taken.

[The use of alginate plates with a complex of antimicrobial peptides and cytokines after surgical interventions on periodontal tissues as a prevention of early postoperative complications].

Objective: To evaluate the possibility of improving the effectiveness of early postoperative healing in patients after surgical interventions on periodontal tissues due to the topical application of alginate plates with a complex of antimicrobial peptides and cytokines.

Materials And Methods: 40 patients who underwent periodontal surgery were examined: operations aimed at bone tissue regeneration; mucogingival operations (elimination of gum recession), corticotomy with osteoplasty, apical surgery. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups of 20 people (main and control).

Single mandibular implant study - impact on dietary habits after 5 years of observation in patients with immediate and delayed loading protocols.

Objectives: Single midline implants in the edentulous mandible can be used to support existing complete dentures to improve patients' satisfaction and masticatory efficiency. The impact on patients' dietary habits and the influence of the loading protocol of the implants was the subject of this study.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective randomized clinical trial, edentulous patients with existing complete dentures in both jaws were treated with a single midline implant in the mandible.

Reduction of Multispecies Biofilms on an Acrylic Denture Base Model by Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Natural Photosensitizers.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the antimicrobial efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT) using natural photosensitizers (curcumin, riboflavin, and phycocyanin) and light-emitting diode (LED) irradiation against multispecies biofilms in an acrylic denture base model.

Materials And Methods: Forty-five acrylic specimens were fabricated using heat-curing acrylic resin. The specimens were then infected with a mixed culture of bacterial and fungal species (including , , , and ) for 4 days.

Effectiveness of trans-sinus dental implants in the complete arch rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statement Of Problem: Systematic reviews to determine the effectiveness of oral rehabilitation with trans-sinus dental implants in patients with an atrophic maxilla are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of trans-sinus dental implants installed in patients with an atrophic maxilla.

Material And Methods: Searches were conducted in 5 databases including the nonpeer-reviewed literature up to March 2024 by 2 independent reviewers according to established inclusion and exclusion criteria and according to the question: Can trans-sinus implants be a suitable option for the rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla? The meta-analysis was carried out using the Revman software program for the variables implant loss and marginal bone loss using a 95% confidence interval.

Comparative anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis efficiency of Triphala versus chlorhexidine mouthwashes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The aim of this systematic review is to comparatively evaluate the Triphala and chlorhexidine mouthwashes efficacies in decreasing plaque formation and gingivitis in children. With a priori-set inclusion and exclusion criteria's and relevant MeSH terms, the PubMed, Cochrane and Ovid SP were scrutinized from the year 1980 to April 2023 for prospective articles. Outcomes evaluated were plaque formation and gingivitis through Plaque index and Gingival index.

Influence of the Composition of Provisional Luting Materials on the Bond Strength of Temporary Single-Tooth Crowns on Titanium Abutments.

In addition to zinc oxide-based cements, resin-based materials are also available for temporary cementation. The aim of this in vitro study was to determine the influence of the different material compositions on temporary bonds. In nine test series (n = 30), temporary bis-acrylate single-tooth crowns were bonded onto prefabricated titanium abutments with nine different temporary luting materials.

Influence of repeated implant-abutment manipulation on the prevalence of peri-implant diseases in complete arch restorations. A retrospective analysis.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of repeated abutment manipulation on the prevalence of peri-implant diseases.

Materials And Methods: A total of 27 edentulous patients (n = 108 implants) immediately restored with double-crown retained implant-supported prostheses were identified for this retrospective study. The test included the one-abutment, one-time care concept (n = 18 patients, n = 72 implants, OAOT) and the control abutment replacement (n = 9 patients, n = 36 implants, AR).

An in-vivo study on the effect of head orientation in the measurement of anthropometric points in stereophotogrammetry.

Background: It is well known that in bidimensional photography the orientation of the head is fundamental to obtain a correct reproduction of the subject. Even minimal errors in yaw, roll and pitch of the head can be cause of unreliability of the photography itself. This is not the case in three-dimensional photography in which head positioning may have no influence on the reliability of the results since on the computer the 3D reconstruction of the face can be oriented as desired, allowing any small errors to be corrected.

In Vitro Effects of Photobiomodulation with 660 Nm Laser and Vitamin D on Osteoblastic Differentiation of Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells.

Background: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be found inside the human periodontal ligament. Application of vitamin D and photobiomodulation for regulation of the proliferation of MSCs and bone differentiation have been recently considered in cell engineering. This study is performed to evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation with 660 nm laser exposure and vitamin D on human periodontal ligament stem cells (HPDLSCs) and their osteoblastic differentiation properties.

Evaluation of the cumulative effect of photodynamic therapy and local fluoride on the microhardness and topography of demineralized enamel and cementum surfaces.

Background: The present study aimed to determine the cumulative effect of two photodynamic therapy methods with methylene blue and indocyanine green and two topical fluoride therapy methods with fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride alone and in combination on the microhardness and topography of demineralized enamel and cementum surfaces.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-two sound human teeth were selected, and their buccal and lingual surfaces were assigned to two main groups of enamel and cementum using simple randomization. The initial surface hardness (SH) of the enamel and cementum in each sample was determined using a micro-Vickers hardness tester using a 200-g force in 10 s.

Destruction of cariogenic biofilms by antimicrobial photodynamic therapy mediated by phycocyanin and toluidine blue along with sodium fluoride varnish or titanium tetrafluoride.

Objective: Evaluation of the effect of phycocyanin (PC) and toluidine blue (TBO) along with sodium fluoride varnish (FV) or titanium tetrafluoride (TiF) under the conditions of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT) on a dual-species cariogenic biofilm and on remineralization process.

Design: After the development of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus dual-species biofilms on the human enamel disks, they were divided into 11 groups (n = 9): Control (0.9 % saline), PC, TBO, FV, and TiF alone, PC and TBO in combination with a 635 nm diode laser (PDT treatment), PC-PDT (PC + FV or TiF + 635 nm diode laser), and TBO-PDT (TBO + FV or TiF + 635 nm diode laser).

A narrative review on obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in paediatric population.

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome is a respiratory sleep disorder that affects 1-5% of children. It occurs equally in males and females, with higher incidence in school age and adolescence. OSAS may be caused by several factors, but in children, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, obesity, and maxillo-mandibular deficits are the most common.

Genetic change investigation in DOCK1 gene in an Iranian family with sign and symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).

Objectives: Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a complex condition with pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint and related muscles. Scientific evidence indicates both genetic and environmental factors play a crucial role in TMD. In this study, we aimed to discover the genetic changes in individuals from 4 generations of an Iranian family with signs and symptoms of TMD and malocclusion Class III.

Effect of silver diamine fluoride combined with photodynamic therapy on primary enamel microhardness.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT) on primary enamel microhardness.

Materials And Methods: This in vitro, experimental study was conducted on 40 extracted primary molars with sound buccal/lingual surfaces. The baseline enamel microhardness of the teeth was initially measured by a Vickers hardness tester.

The Effect of Two Different Wavelengths of Diode Laser on the Shear Bond Strength of Composite to Dental Enamel after Bleaching Process: An In Vitro Study.

Introduction: In recent years, tooth whitening has become one of the most popular ways of achieving the original tooth color. The effect of whitening gel can be improved through heat, light or laser. The bond strength between the enamel and the composite can be reduced through bleaching and laser radiation.

The top 100 most-cited articles in dentistry by authors with Italian affiliation.

Introduction: Analyzing highly-cited articles can provide a retrospective assessment of research evolution and predict future developments. The aim of this study was to carry out a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles in dentistry by authors with an Italian affiliation.

Evidence Acquisition: All the articles published in journals indexed under the Scopus category "Dentistry" and with at least one author affiliated to any Italian institution were searched in September 2022.