A retrospective comparative fractal and radiomorphometric analysis of the effect of bisphosphonate use pattern and duration on the mandible.

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of two different bisphosphonate types on bone using dental panoramic radiographs (DPRs) and to compare these findings with a healthy cohort.

Study Design: Panoramic dental radiographs of bisphosphonate users (30) and healthy individuals (30) were retrospectively evaluated for the study. Regarding FA, standardized 50 × 50 pixel regions of interest (ROI) were identified for each patient.

Accuracy of 3D Printer Technologies Using Digital Dental Models.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the manufacturing accuracy of different printing techniques - Stereolithography (SLA), Digital Light Processing (DLP), and PolyJet-using digital dental models.

Methods: The study included cast models of 30 patients aged between 12 and 20 years. The selected models were scanned using an intraoral scanner, and surface topography format files were obtained.

External Apical Root Resorption in Endodontically Treated and Vital Teeth after Orthodontic Treatment: A Retrospective Study.

Objective: This retrospective study aimed to assess the presence and amount of external apical root resorption (EARR) in endodontically treated teeth (ETT) and contralateral teeth with vital pulp (VPT) following orthodontic treatment.

Methods: The study sample included panoramic radiographs of 503 patients (314 females and 189 males; 16.29 years±3.

Evaluation of Microleakage in Flash-Free and Conventional Ceramic Brackets: A Microcomputed Tomography Study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare microleakage under the conventional and flash-free ceramic brackets bonded with different agents.

Methods: Forty extracted human maxillary premolar teeth were randomly divided into five groups. According to the groups, adhesive coated and conventional bracket systems were bonded to the tooth surfaces with the specified adhesive agents.

Comparing the Impact of Titanium and Stainless Steel Retainers on Lower Incisor Stability, Periodontal Health, and Retainer Survival: A Preliminary Study.

Objective: This study aims to compare the impact of titanium and stainless steel (SS) retainer wires on lower incisor stability and periodontal health.

Methods: Fifty patients between the ages of 14.1 and 29.

Skeletal, Dental, and Soft Tissue Changes after Slow Maxillary Expansion in Early Mixed Dentition.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue effects of the nickel titanium memory Leaf Expander in a growing sample of patients with unilateral posterior crossbite compared with a control group using digital models and lateral cephalometric radiographs.

Methods: The research included a total of 24 patients, 12 of whom were treated and 12 untreated. The Leaf Expander group consisted of 4 males and 8 females (mean age= 8.

Effects of Emotional States on Reproducibilities of Rest Position, Social and Spontaneous Smiles, and Speech.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of emotional states on reproducibilities of rest position, social and spontaneous smiles, and speech.

Methods: A total of 30 individuals aged 18-22 years were included (mean age; 19.03 years ±1.

Acceptable esthetic limits for maxillary dental midline shift and mandibular asymmetry: Who notices what and how much?

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate maxillary dental midline shifts and mandibular asymmetries created in different amounts and directions on photographs taken from 7 different angles by different groups and to determine acceptable esthetic limits.

Methods: Photographs of a female model in a social smile position were taken from 7 different angles (0° [frontal], 15°, 30°, and 45° on the right and left sides) and digitally modified for maxillary dental and mandibular midline deviations at specified degrees using Adobe Photoshop. To enable participants to evaluate the photographs sequentially, the photographs were transformed into videos using Adobe Premiere Pro software.

Evaluation of self-perceived halitosis and effective conditions in periodontology clinic applicants: A cross-sectional study.

Halitosis is defined as an unpleasant odor emanating from the oral cavity and has social and economic effects. Halitosis is a common complaint in individuals with periodontal disease, but limited data are available. The aim of this study is to evaluate self-reported halitosis and related conditions.

Impact of Clear Aligners vs Conventional Brackets on Oxidant and Antioxidant Levels: A Case-Control Study.

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to identify the changes in the levels of total oxidant status (TOS) and total antioxidant status (TAS) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples of patients treated with conventional brackets (CBs) and clear aligners (CAs) over a 30-day period. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty-four patients who received non-extraction treatment with either CBs or CAs were included in the study. GCF samples were obtained at baseline (T0) and on days 7 (T1) and 30 (T2) following initial phase of treatment.

Comparison of the Effects of Four Laser Wavelengths on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) in a Murine Model: An Photobiomodulation Study.

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of lasers at various wavelengths in treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) using biochemical, clinical scoring, micro CT analysis, and histopathological methods. The study follows the ARRIVE guidelines to ensure robust and transparent research. In our study, there were 6 groups, including one SHAM group, one CONTROL group, and four experimental groups, with 8 rats in each individual group.

The Effect of Immediate Dentin Sealing Using Different Universal Adhesives on the Bond Strength of Pretreated Monolithic Zirconia to Dentin and Microscopic Morphological Alterations.

This study evaluated the effects of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) using different universal adhesives on microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of pretreated monolithic translucent tetragonal polycrystalline zirconia-based CAD/CAM restoration to dentin and microscopic morphological alterations. Mid-coronal dentin were obtained from 32 human molars and randomly allocated into 8 groups according to the presence/absence of IDS, universal adhesives for IDS (Single Bond Universal/SBU, Clearfil Quick Bond/CUQ, Optibond Universal/OBU) and zirconia surface pretreatments (tribochemical silica coating-30 μm CoJet particles/TSC, sandblasting-50 μm AlO/SB): Group TSC, Group TSC+SBU, Group TSC+CUQ, Group TSC+OBU, Group SB, Group SB+SBU, Group SB+CUQ, Group SB+OBU. CAD/CAM restorations (Lava Plus High Translucency Zirconia Disc) were produced, luted, and subjected to 10.

Fish: a new xenograft source for maxillary sinus lifting.

Objective: Although autogenous grafting is accepted as the gold standard in intraoral grafting, xenogenous grafts are frequently used in sinus lift surgeries due to their osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of fish spine-derived xenogenic grafts in sinus augmentation surgery.

Material And Methods: In this study, a fish spine-derived xenogenic graft was produced for comparison with autogenous graft and bovine derived xenogenic grafts.

Evaluation of temporomandibular joint disc displacement with MRI-based radiomics analysis.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to propose a machine learning model and assess its ability to classify temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacements on MR T1-weighted and proton density-weighted images.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 180 TMJs from 90 patients with TMJ signs and symptoms. A radiomics platform was used to extract imaging features of disc displacements.

Oral health manifestations and the perceived quality of life among Saudi children: a cross-sectional study.

Background: This cross-sectional study addresses scarcity of evidence on oral health issues among Saudi children and their impact on quality of life (OHRQL). We aimed to investigate parental reports of oral health problems in children and their effect on their OHQRL.

Methods: Parents of children aged 2-11-years from Five-Saudi regions participated from February 2021 to July 2021 by completing an electronic, self-administered questionnaire structured according to World Health Organization-Oral Health Questionnaire for children.

The relationship between periodontal status, physical activity, dietary practices, and dental caries.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the correlation between dietary patterns, levels of physical activity (PA), and the occurrence of periodontal disease. Many lifestyles have been connected to periodontal disease, but little is known about diet and PA intake. This study included 185 people-62 healthy, 61 gingivitis, and 62 periodontitis.

Prescription of potentially inappropriate medications in older adults: data from a dental institution.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the types and frequency of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) prescribed to geriatric patients while considering the patients' age groups and their American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status.

Study Design: We performed a 5-year retrospective chart review of patients aged 65 years and above who were seen in a dental institution. Patients' medical history, PIM prescriptions, and prescribers' specialty and professional status were analyzed.

Comparative evaluation of desensitizing agents on shear bond strength of zirconia to dentin.

Background: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of 7 different desensitizing agents on the shear bond strength (SBS) of zirconia restorations to dentin with a self-adhesive resin cement and determine the failure modes.

Methods: Eighty molars' occlusal surfaces were ground to expose dentin and were randomly divided into 8 groups (n = 10): 1. Gluma (HEMA/Glutaraldehyde) 2.

Impact of Different Orthodontic Appliances on Mandibular Condyle, Anterior Region of Mandibular, and Maxillary Sinus Using Panoramic Radiography.

BACKGROUND This retrospective study of 44 patients requiring removable functional dental appliances aimed to compare the use of a maxillary expansion device, twinblock/monoblock, face mask, and chincup on maxillary sinus dimensions, mandibular anterior region bone density (MABD), and mandibular condyle head bone formation (MCBF) using panoramic radiography. MATERIAL AND METHODS The patients were divided into 4 groups based on the treatment modalities used: group A, maxillary expansion device (n=11); group B, twinblock/monoblock (n=11); group C, face mask (n=11); and group D, chincup (n=11). MABD and MCBF were assessed using the fractal analysis method, while maxillary sinus dimensions were compared using the ImageJ program.