Characteristics and Dynamics of Full Arch Distalization Using Transpalatal Arches with Midpalatal and Interradicular Miniscrews as Temporary Anchorage Devices: A Preliminary Finite... by Mashallah Khanehmasjedi, Sepideh Bagheri, Vahid Rakhshan, Mojtaba Hasani

“…Along the Z-axis, the mesial intrusion of the first molar and the distal extrusion of this tooth can be seen in both models. Again, the displacement values are higher in the second model (with interradicular miniscrews). …”
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Genetic Comparison of Stemness of Human Umbilical Cord and Dental Pulp by Chung-Min Kang, Hyunok Kim, Je Seon Song, Byung-Jai Choi, Seong-Oh Kim, Han-Sung Jung, Seok-Jun Moon, Hyung-Jun Choi

“…Comparative gene profiles were obtained using cDNA microarray analysis and the expression of tooth development-associated and MSC-related genes was assessed by the quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). …”
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Expert consensus on pulpotomy in the management of mature permanent teeth with pulpitis by Lu Zhang, Chen Lin, Zhuo Chen, Lin Yue, Qing Yu, Benxiang Hou, Junqi Ling, Jingping Liang, Xi Wei, Wenxia Chen, Lihong Qiu, Jiyao Li, Yumei Niu, Zhengmei Lin, Lei Cheng, Wenxi He, Xiaoyan Wang, Dingming Huang, Zhengwei Huang, Weidong Niu, Qi Zhang, Chen Zhang, Deqin Yang, Jinhua Yu, Jin Zhao, Yihuai Pan, Jingzhi Ma, Shuli Deng, Xiaoli Xie, Xiuping Meng, Jian Yang, Xuedong Zhou, Zhi Chen

“…Pulpotomy is categorized into partial pulpotomy (PP), the removal of a partial segment of the coronal pulp tissue, and full pulpotomy (FP), the removal of whole coronal pulp, which is followed by applying the biomaterials onto the remaining pulp tissue and ultimately restoring the tooth. Procedural decisions for the amount of pulp tissue removal or retention depend on the diagnostic of pulp vitality, the overall treatment plan, the patient’s general health status, and pulp inflammation reassessment during operation. …”
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Association of self-reported dental caries with sex, lifestyle, and problematic Internet use among elementary school children in Japan by Masaaki Yamada, Michikazu Sekine, Takashi Tatsuse, Yukiko Yanai

“….: aPR 1.17 and ≥ 11 p.m.: aPR 1.23), tooth brushing (once a day: aPR 1.14 and not every day: aPR 1.41), having no family rules (aPR 1.20), and PIU (YDQ score 3–4: aPR 1.17). …”
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Fracture resistance and marginal fit of three different overlay designs using advanced zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate CAD/CAM material by Heidi Saad Refaey, Sanaa H. Abdelkader, Yasser M. Aly

“…Conclusions Adjusting the tooth preparation significantly influenced both the fracture resistance load and the marginal fit observed for advanced zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (ALD) overlays.…”
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Myeloid dendritic cells and periodontal disease association: integrated study of single-cell sequencing and Mendelian randomization analysis by ChengJi Shi, XinYi Ou, XiaoXu Lei, LiJuan Huang, ShuHao Xu, Wei Li, Xi Zhao

“…BackgroundPeriodontal disease is a widespread inflammatory condition that compromises the supporting structures of the teeth, potentially resulting in tooth loss if left untreated. Despite advancements in therapeutic interventions and an enhanced understanding of its pathophysiology, emerging techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and Mendelian randomization (MR) present new opportunities for precision medicine in the management of periodontal disease.MethodsData derived from the GSE152042 dataset underwent rigorous quality control, normalization, and dimensionality reduction using Seurat and the MonacoImmuneData framework. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Different Numerical Pain Scales Used for Pain Estimation during Debonding of Orthodontic Brackets by Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Ali A Assiry, Mubashir Baig Mirza, Fazlur Rahman Sayed, Sufiyan Shaik, Anand Marya, Adith Venugopal, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Rithvitou Horn

“…A 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to record the pain intensity for each tooth. Another scale known as Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) was used to evaluate the patient’s general attitude towards pain perception. …”
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Association of socio-demographic characteristics, comorbidities, lifestyle habits, and saliva parameters with dental caries in adults with obesity by Virginie Chuy, Marie Mayoute, Maud Monsaingeon-Henry, Blandine Gatta-Cherifi, Élise Arrivé

“…Caries experience (number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth [DMFT]), periodontal status, oral hygiene, occlusal tooth wear, masticatory inefficiency, and saliva parameters were recorded. …”
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In-vitro accuracy of the virtual patient model with maxillomandibular relationship at centric occlusion using 3D-printed customized transfer key by Anh Ho-Quynh Nguyen, Nam Cong-Nhat Huynh, Oanh Ngoc-Hoang Nguyen, Nhat Dinh-Minh Nguyen, Hai Hoang Phan, Jong-Eun Kim, Gan Jin, Khanh Hung Nguyen, Hung Trong Hoang

“…Minimal deviations were observed in critical areas, including the tooth and lip position, indicating that the virtual patient model was closely aligned with the CBCT reference. …”
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Assessment of RANS Models for Milli-Channel Turbulent Flow in Drip Irrigation Emitter by Qi Feng, Qingzheng Li, Yaojun Li, Xuefeng Qiu, Jiandong Wang, Xingfa Huang

“…This paper presents a comprehensive Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) modeling-based analysis of the flow dynamics within the labyrinth milli-channel of a tooth-shaped emitter, with partial experimental validation. …”
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Stability of orthodontic anchoring devices: a narrative review by Magdalena Enache, Dana Festila, Cristina Ciubotariu, Samer Ghazawi, Olimpia Bunta, Mihaela Pastrav, Cristian Olteanu, Mircea Ghergie

“…Temporary anchoring devices (TADs) are essential for controlling unwanted reactive movements in teeth because orthodontic treatments require effective anchorage to control tooth movement. The goal of this systematic review is to collect information on the advantages, disadvantages, and applications of TADs in orthodontic treatment by addressing the variables affecting their stability and efficacy. …”
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Dento-Skeletal Maturation: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study by Alessio Verdecchia, Inmaculada Coronado de la Torre, Ivan Menéndez Diaz, Veronica García Sanz, Yolanda García Mesa, Teresa Cobo, Vanessa Paredes Gallardo

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> In conclusion, obese children showed increased tooth and skeletal development in comparison to the normal-weight subjects. …”
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Aggravating Effects of Psychological Stress on Ligature-Induced Periodontitis via the Involvement of Local Oxidative Damage and NF-κB Activation by Qiang Li, Yajuan Zhao, Daokun Deng, Jiuhui Yang, Yongjin Chen, Jia Liu, Min Zhang

“…Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and psychological factors play an important role in the development of periodontitis. …”
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Doxycycline-integrated silk fibroin hydrogel: preparation, characterizations, and antimicrobial assessment for biomedical applications by Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla, Chandra Sri Durga, Vikas Sahu, Neema Kumari, Jayachandran Venkatesan, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Pratibha Ramani, Kiran Kumar Bokara, Karthikeyan Ramalingam

“…Abstract Background Tooth extraction, a common dental procedure, is often accompanied by pain, trismus, and swelling due to alveolitis caused by oral bacteria. …”
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Dentin-derived alveolar bone graft for alveolar augmentation: A systematic review by Dedy Agoes Mahendra, Kavanila Bilbalqish, Alexander Patera Nugraha, Arief Cahyanto, Kaushik Sengupta, Kamal Hanna, Asti Meizarini, Ninuk Hariyani

“…Introduction: Application of alveolar bone graft (ABG) in alveolar augmentation is done to prevent excessive bone resorption due to tooth extraction, missing teeth, or other diseases/conditions affecting the alveolar bone. …”
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Topical Application of Orabase Bromelain Gel Reduces Inflammatory Process, Bone Loss and Steatosis in Experimental Periodontitis by Even Herlany Pereira Alves, Hélio Mateus Silva Nascimento, Luiz Felipe de Carvalho França, Any Carolina Cardoso Guimarães Vasconcelos, Larissa dos Santos Pessoa, Felipe Rodolfo Pereira da Silva, John Arlley Sousa Pinho de Lira, Paulo Roberto Carneiro Gomes, André dos Santos Carvalho, André Luiz dos Reis Barbosa, Daniel Fernando Pereira Vasconcelos

“…The clinical parameters of tooth mobility (TM), gingival bleeding index (GBI) and probing pocket depth (PPD) were evaluated and, after euthanasia, gingival and liver tissue were collected by biopsy for biochemical evaluation of myeloperoxidase (MPO), malonaldehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) and from the jaws for morphometric analysis of alveolar bone height. …”
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Highly Proliferative Immortalized Human Dental Pulp Cells Retain the Odontogenic Phenotype when Combined with a Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffold and BMP2 by Xiangfen Li, Liu Wang, Qin Su, Ling Ye, Xuedong Zhou, Dongzhe Song, Dingming Huang

“…Conclusively, the established iHDPCs are a valuable resource for mechanistic study of dental pulp cell differentiation and dental pulp injury repair, as well as for applications in tooth regeneration.…”
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Prevalence of Dental Anomalies in Pediatric Patients at King Saud University Dental Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—A Radiographic Analysis by Mannaa K. Aldowsari, Ayman M. Sulimany, Abdulmajeed Alkhathlan, Nawaf Alfhaed, Mohammed Aldosari, Saud Alayed, Saad Bin Saleh, Abeer A. Alshami

“…The recorded anomalies were divided into four categories: tooth number, size, position, and general. Descriptive statistics were derived and chi-square tests performed to report prevalence and significance among genders, medical histories, and dental anomalies. …”
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Color Changes in Artificially Induced Incipient Caries after Photodynamic Therapy with Different Concentrations of Methylene Blue and Toluidine Blue and Irrigation with Water and H... by Sedighe Sadat Hashemikamangar, Mohammadreza Khadivi Moghadam, Mahtab Vahedi, Marzieh Rohaninasab, Nasim Chiniforush

“…Conclusion. In conclusion, tooth color in teeth with incipient caries did not change significantly after PDT using toluidine blue (the photosensitizer) at a concentration of 100 µg/mL with either water or 1% hypochlorite solution irrigation for 5 s.…”
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Clinically oriented automatic three-dimensional enamel segmentation via deep learning by Wenting Yu, Xinwen Wang, Huifang Yang

“…A satisfactory image segmentation model is applied to generate a 3D enamel model for each tooth and to calculate the thickness value of individual enclosed 3D enamel meshes using a normal ray-tracing directional method. …”
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