Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of intrinsic water permeation on the microtensile bond strengths of different adhesive systems to dentine and the quality of resin-dentine interfaces. Methods Ninety-six non-carious…
Abstract Objective To assess the effects of adjunctive use of systemic antibiotics in nonsurgical periodontal treatment compared to nonsurgical periodontal treatment alone, on mean glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reductions in patients…
Abstract Objectives To explore the fear/anxiety inducing triggers associated with dental treatment, and what dentally anxious adults would like from their dental encounter. Methods Two focus-groups and three interviews with…
Abstract Objective Aim of this systematic review was to assess the clinical performance of sealants on various teeth in an evidence-based manner. Sources Five databases were searched from inception to…
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the effect of conventional (CD, 1100 ppm F) and low-fluoride (LFD, 550 ppm F) dentifrices, applied in different quantities, on enamel demineralization, and on fluoride…
Abstract Objectives The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of published dental clinical guidelines using the AGREE II instrument. Methods Online searching of a wide range…
Abstract Objectives To determine the clinical and patient-reported outcomes of bi-layered, all-ceramic posterior single crowns (SCs) supported by zirconia implants in an uncontrolled, prospective, multicenter study. Methods In two centers,…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objectives The combination of TiO 2 and H 2 O 2 under light activation constitutes a promising method for disinfection of dental prosthetics and implants, due to…
Abstract Objective To compare bonding of dental adhesive to hypomineralized enamel (HE) after pre-treatment with either 5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution or papain-based papacarie gel. Methods Normal enamel (NE) and…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effects of 8% arginine-containing toothpaste on the dental plaque of no caries (NC) and high caries (HC) individuals in situ . Methods 6 no caries…
Abstract Objectives To assess the interplay between dietary acid intake, toothbrushing and erosive tooth wear as aetiological factors in self-reported DH Materials and methods This is a secondary analysis on…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to identify the factors derived from the 405 nm laser-induced autofluorescence (AF) spectra that could be used to diagnose and stage caries….
Abstract Objective Evaluate the peri-implant status on the long-term (1–9 years) of patients treated with immediately-loaded full-arch prostheses in a private practice. Methods A retrospective cohort study was carried out…
Abstract Objectives Efforts to enhance the reporting of clinical trials have intensified in recent years with automated strategies and editorial involvement showing promise in improving compliance with accepted guidelines. This…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the influence of surface treatments of different resin-based composites (RBCs) on S. mutans biofilm formation. Methods 4 RBCs (microhybrid, nanohybrid, nanofilled, bulk-filled) and 6 finishing-polishing (F/P)…
Abstract Objectives This investigation, based on a 3-year epidemiological surveillance open cohort study, aimed to provide an insight of the prevalence of periodontitis, dental caries and peri-implant pathology and to…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the effectiveness of two home bleaching modalities on whitening of tetracycline-stained teeth (TST). Methods A randomized controlled trial on the bleaching effect of 15% carbamide peroxide…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of local and/or systemic statin use as an adjunct to non-surgical and/or surgical periodontal therapy. Data Literature search according to PRISMA guidelines with the…
Abstract Introduction/Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of bioactive glasses in promoting enamel remineralization. Data An electronic search with a complementary gray literature search for in vivo and in vitro research….
Abstract Introduction/objective A systematic review was conducted to explore whether tooth loss affects dietary intake and nutritional status among adults. Data Longitudinal studies of population-based or clinical samples of adults…
