The association between patients' personality traits and pain perception during orthodontic treatment: a systematic review.

Background: Orthodontic treatment is frequently correlated with different levels of discomfort and pain, caused by the application of forces to move the teeth. The mechanism of orthodontic pain is based on the initially activation of sensory receptors in periodontal tissues which results in a cascade of nociceptive pain processing and transduction in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that is finally experienced by patients. The perception of pain is subjective and varies among people, as it is influenced by both general and individual elements.

Temporomandibular joint effusion: Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches: A case report.

A Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) effusion is an accumulation of fluid components in the articular space. It represents an inflammatory process which can be associated with trauma, arthritis or internal derangement of TMJ such as disc displacement. In this study, we present the case of a 48-year-old patient presented with TMJ effusion, diagnosed as resulting from disc displacement without reduction and osteoarthrosis.

Radiological insights into mandibuloacral dysplasia: A case report.

Mandibulo-acral dysplasia was first described by Young et al in 1971. It is a rare, autosomal genetic disorder describing characteristic general, craniofacial, and oral manifestations. However, the detailed characteristics of this multisystemic disease have not yet been clarified due to its rarity and the limited number of cases described.

Effects of adding graphene fibers to polymethyl methacrylate on biocompatibility and surface characterization.

Statement Of Problem: Interim fixed prostheses are used provisionally to provide esthetics and maintain function until placement of the definitive prosthesis. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has been widely used as an interim material but has mechanical limitations that can be improved with the addition of nanomaterials such as graphene fibers (PMMA-G). However, studies on the biocompatibility of this material are lacking.

The effects of the combination of temozolomide and Eribulin on T98G human glioblastoma cell line: an ultrastructural study.

Glioblastoma tumors are the most aggressive primary brain tumors that develop resistance to temozolomide (TMZ). Eribulin (ERB) exhibits a unique mechanism of action by inhibiting microtubule dynamics during the G2/M cell cycle phase. We utilized the T98G human glioma cell line to investigate the effects of ERB and TMZ, both individually and in combination.

The epidemiological profile of temporomandibular joint disorders in the Tunisian population: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the prevalence, signs, and symptoms of different types of TMD (Temporomandibular joint disorders) disorders in Tunisian patients.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using the clinical records of patients from the Department of Functional Exploration, Pain, and Orofacial Dysfunction of the Dental Clinic of Monastir.

Results: TMD is associated with a female predominance, with a peak prevalence among those aged between 20 and 40 years.

Accuracy in osteotomy drilling using a new universal and disposable drill-stop device for dental implant drills: an in vitro study using a bovine rib model.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the surgical accuracy of a new universal disposable stop system for implant drills (FCA Universal Drill Stop).

Material And Methods: A total of 60 bovine ribs were included in this in vitro study. The ribs were randomized into three study groups (n=20 ribs per group).

Mechanical Characteristics of Individualized Biodegradable Augmentation Scaffold-In Vitro Pilot Study.

The alveolar ridge reconstruction of vertical and combined bone defects is a non-predictable procedure with varying percentages of success. The greatest challenge for vertical and combined bone augmentation is to maintain mechanical stability of the bone graft; therefore, it is mandatory to provide and preserve space for bone regeneration. The development of biomaterials and 3D printing has enabled the use of polymer scaffolds in the reconstruction of alveolar ridge defects.

Single nucleotide polymorphisms conferring susceptibility to leukemia and oral mucositis: a multi-center pilot study of patients prior to conditioning therapy for hematopoietic cell transplant.

Purpose: Leukemias have been associated with oral manifestations, reflecting susceptibility to cancer therapy-induced oral mucositis. We sought to identify SNPs associated with both leukemia and oral mucositis (OM).

Methods: Whole exome sequencing was performed on leukemia and non-cancer blood disorder (ncBD) patients' saliva samples (N = 50) prior to conditioning therapy.

Dental ceramic damage associated with incorrect laboratory procedures.

Ceramic is a commonly used material in dentistry for reconstructing missing teeth or their tissues due to its biocompatibility, durability and excellent esthetic properties. Despite these advantages, the ceramic restoration damage remains a significant clinical problem. Its causes can be divided into clinical and laboratory factors.

The Role of Family Factors in the Development of Dental Anxiety in Children.

: In the literature, the influence of parents who suffer from dental anxiety and a previous unpleasant experience at the dentist are cited as the two most common causes of dental anxiety in children. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between socioeconomic factors and the development of dental anxiety in children aged 9 to 12 years. : A total of 131 children and their accompanying parents/guardians participated in the cross-sectional study.

Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis as a Sequel of an Overlooked Condylar Fracture in a Child.

Temporomandibular joint ankylosis is an important entity that dentists and maxillofacial surgeons should know about. It clinically manifests through a permanent limitation of mandibular movements coupled with mouth opening inferior to 3 cm. This serious pathology can have serious functional repercussions, such as mastication problems, speech troubles, eating disorders, and jaw growth hindrance, in addition to the psychological difficulties in coping with such a condition in daily life.

How Much Do We Know about Oral Cancer?-An Online Survey.

Introduction: Oral cancer (OC) is a disease with a high mortality rate due to its late recognition. Since the oral cavity is easily accessible for visual inspection, enabling early diagnosis, the education of healthcare workers about preventive oral examinations is critical. This research aimed to assess the level of participants' OC knowledge, as well as to raise awareness about this diagnosis.

[The contribution of the combined use of an electric toothbrush and specialized toothpaste for electric brushes to the dental health of young people aged 18-25 years].

The Aim Of The Study: Was to assess the impact of two toothpastes marked as «Whitening» and two electric toothbrushes on the dental health values of young adults aged 18-25 years.

Material And Methods: The study comprised 139 young adults 18-25 years old participated to assess the improvement of dental index score in dynamic observation. The study groups were formed by random sampling.

Dental and jawbone abnormalities linked to amelogenesis imperfecta: A retrospective and analytic study comparing panoramic radiographs.

Background: Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) is a disorder of tooth development characterized by abnormal enamel formation. In order to detect other dental and jawbone abnormalities that could be associated with AI, a retrospective and analytic study was conducted comparing panoramic radiographs of AI and non-AI patients.

Material And Methods: Digital panoramic radiographs of 60 AI and 60 non-AI patients were examined.

Dental students' perceptions of simultaneous live and online OSCEs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a valid, reliable and reproducible assessment method traditionally carried out as a live examination but recently also provided online. The aim was to compare any differences in the perceptions of dental students participating in online and live OSCE using mixed methods.

Materials And Methods: All Finnish fourth-year undergraduate dental students (n = 172) attended the exam in April 2021.

Noncalcifying type of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor: A rare case report and literature review.

Key Clinical Message: There has been a recent spike in reporting of noncalcifying variants of CEOT with the WHO 2022 classification of head and neck tumors. The present case describes a rare histopathological variant of CEOT of which a handful of cases have been reported.

Abstract: This work aimed to report a rare case of noncalcifying type of Pindborg Tumor involving the right mandible.

Enamel renal syndrome: A case report with calcifications in pulp, gingivae, dental follicle and kidneys.

Background: Enamel renal syndrome is a rare genetic disorder transmitted through an autosomal recessive mode. It is featured by a hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta, delayed tooth eruption, gingival fibromatosis, and nephrocalcinosis. The aim of this study was to describe clinically, radiologically, and histologically the main features of enamel renal syndrome and to point out the role of dentists in early diagnosing this genetic disease.

Guided Bone Regeneration Effects on Bone Quantity and Outcomes of Dental Implants in Patients With Insufficient Bone Support: A Single-Center Observational Study.

Background Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is used to influence on stabilization of dental implants in patients with insufficient bone quantity and anatomical problems. But many studies using GBR resulted in divergent results according to the efficiency of new bone quantity formation and implant survival. This research aimed to study the effects of GBR on the increase of bone quantity and short-term stabilization of dental implants in patients with insufficient bone support.

Benefit of Panoramic Radiography in the Detection of Carotid Calcifications: Clinical Case Reports and Review of the Literature.

Atherosclerotic lesions in the common carotid artery are one of the most frequent causes of ischemic stroke. They are usually diagnosed by cardiologists and are managed following complementary examinations. In dental practice, panoramic radiograph is a basic examination frequently performed in first line.

Therapeutic Manuka Honey as an Adjunct to Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy: A 12-Month Follow-Up, Split-Mouth Pilot Study.

Periodontitis is recognized as one of the most common diseases worldwide. Non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) is the initial approach in periodontal treatment. Recently, interest has shifted to various adjunctive treatments to which the bacteria cannot develop resistance, including Manuka honey.

Foreign body reaction granuloma mimicking an aggressive tumor of the mandible.

Inflammatory granuloma caused by a vegetable foreign body is a lesion that can develop in the oral cavity. It results from the implantation of vegetable matter, leading to an inflammatory reaction and the development of bone resorption. This case highlights the importance of clinicians' awareness regarding this uncommon disorder.

Osteoid Osteoma of the Basilar Border of the Mandible: A Diagnostic Dilemma.

. Osteoid osteoma is a benign osseous tumor characterized by an excessive formation of unmineralized bone matrix. The aim of this study was to present, through a case report, the clinical and radiological manifestations of osteoid osteoma affecting the left basilar border of the mandible.