Introduction Patients may express views about their orthodontic care by posting publicly available reviews on the Internet. This study analyzed online reviews of orthodontists with an emphasis on the types…
The primary interest of a systematic review is to estimate the summary effect size from a sample of studies and to infer the impact of the compared interventions on a…
Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the distalization rate and changes in inclination of the maxillary canines in alveoli preserved with leukocyte-platelet–rich fibrin (L-PRF) membranes in adult…
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of fractal analysis of hand-wrist radiography in the decision of conventional or surgery-assisted rapid palatal expansion (RPE). Methods The study included 48…
Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). It emerged as a global pandemic in early 2020, affecting more than 200 countries…
Orthodontic treatment with sequential aligners has seen a considerable surge in the last decades, and is currently used to treat malocclusions of varying severity. To enhance tooth movement and broaden…
We read with interest the manuscript entitled, “The effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review and meta-analysis” by Sivarajan et al (Sivarajan S, Ringgingon LP,…
Highlights • – Minimal focus is placed on IHAs, despite its vital role in soft tissue healing/shaping after dental implant body placement. • IHAs, which are designed and labeled for…
Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the influence of CAD/CAM composite materials on human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) and gingival keratinocytes (HGK). Methods Four materials were investigated: two resin-composite blocks…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objective The study investigated the effect of incorporating l -arginine (Arg) in a glass ionomer cement (GIC) on its mechanical properties and antibacterial potential. Methods Pre-determined proportions…
Abstract Objective Pit and fissure sealants with antibacterial and remineralization properties have broad application prospects in caries prevention. The objectives of this study were to: (1) develop a novel pit…
Highlights • Universal adhesive may improve interfacial adaptation for self-adhesive cement. • Interfacial adaptation by pre-cure method was not different from that by co-cure. • Interfacial adaptation by self-curing differed…
Highlights • Pulp temperature is more related to radiant exposure values than to irradiance. • Higher rate of pulp temperature rise increased precursors of inflammatory response. • No distinct histological…
Highlights • 7.5% DHMAI composite showed a reduction in residual functions rate, release of monomers. • 7.5% DHMAI composite had preserved structural properties after 3 months of in vitro biological…
Highlights • The optical and mechanical properties of pure zirconia are affected by low temperature degradation. • First and second generation 3Y-TZP subjected to autoclave aging undergoes significant t-m phase…
Abstract Objective Warm vertical compaction of gutta-percha is a technique that is used by most specialists for root canal obturation. The sealers currently available exhibit irriversible chemical changes when heated….
Highlights • Cross-linkers improve adhesive and mechanical properties in caries affected dentin. • Dentin pretreatment with flavonoids reduce hybrid layer degradation over time. • Flavonoids improve morphology of adhesive interface…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Factors that influence the level of bioactivity. • Significance of ‘bioactivity’ in the scope of bioactive glasses. • Relevance of classification methodologies to assess bioactive properties…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objective To investigate the influence of high-speed and conventional sintering on the flexural strength (FS) of three zirconia materials initial and after artificial aging. Methods Milled zirconia…
Many papers published in this and other international journals investigate resin composites , a major class of dental restorative material. But some writers refer to them as composite resins. Are…
