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J Contemp Dent Pract 2022 Feb 1;23(2):221-225. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ambala, Haryana, India.

Aim: To evaluate the fracture resistance of coronal fractured tooth fragments stored in five different storage media when reattached with nanohybrid flowable composite.

Materials And Methods: The crown portion of 50 extracted human permanent maxillary central incisors were divided into three equal parts (incisal third, middle third and cervical third) and then marked incisal third were cut with the diamond disk. These were divided into five equal groups according to the type of storage media used i. Read More

Children (Basel) 2022 May 30;9(6). Epub 2022 May 30.

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The Faculty of Medicine, The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel.

Background: Individuals with tooth agenesis often present a significant clinical challenge for dental practitioners. This retrospective study evaluated clinical and radiological long-term functional and esthetic outcomes following restoration using primary teeth to support fixed all-ceramic prosthesis in patients with teeth agenesis.

Methods: Patients with teeth agenesis and at least one year follow-up were included. Read More

Int J Prosthodont 2022 May-Jun;35(3):259-268

Purpose: To evaluate the success of monolithic endocrowns fabricated using a digital workflow.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-three patients requiring restoration of devitalized molars or premolars were included in the study. The preparation was scanned using an intraoral scanner (Cerec Bluecam, Dentsply Sirona), and a monolithic restoration was made from a nanoparticle resin-based hybrid composite (#10 Cerasmart [CS]; #10 Lava Ultimate [LU], 3M Espe) or a polymer-infiltrated ceramic (#10 Vita Enamic [VE]). Read More

J Conserv Dent 2022 Jan-Feb;25(1):105-108. Epub 2022 May 2.

Department of Conservative and Endodontics, K. M Shah Dental College and Hospital, Munjmahuda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Retreatment of endodontically involved teeth may require the removal of obstruction from root canal space. Instrument fracture is an undesirable and stressful incident which can negatively affect the prognosis of the tooth. Any corrective step taken should be performed with utmost care to prevent extrusion of the fragment into periapex. Read More

J Conserv Dent 2022 Jan-Feb;25(1):98-100. Epub 2022 May 2.

Department of Conservative Dentistry, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa, India.

A 21-year-old male patient reported with chief complaint of pain in the upper front teeth. Clinical examination revealed tooth fracture in teeth # 11, 21, and prior attempted endodontic treatment. The radiographic examination revealed periapical radiolucency in relation to upper central incisors with thinning of dentinal walls. Read More

J Conserv Dent 2022 Mar-Apr;25(2):179-184. Epub 2022 May 4.

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Introduction: Endodontic procedure leads to the loss of tooth structure resulting in fractures. Intraorifice barriers of bonded restorative materials placed in the cervical third of tooth may help in increasing fracture resistance.

Materials And Methods: Human mandibular premolars ( = 75) underwent decoronation to adjust working length at 14 mm and prepared up to F3. Read More

Cureus 2022 May 14;14(5):e24995. Epub 2022 May 14.

Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, IND.

Instrument separation in the apical third of the tooth, which is associated with a large periapical lesion, presents an arduous task for the clinician. This case report presents nonsurgical endodontic management of a maxillary central incisor associated with a large periapical lesion and a separated instrument in the apical third of the root canal. A 28-year-old male patient presented with pain and labial swelling in the left maxillary central incisor region. Read More

J Endod 2022 Jun 14. Epub 2022 Jun 14.

Division of Endodontics, University at Buffalo, School of dental medicine; Department of Endodontics, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Electronic address:

Aim: This study aimed to identify clinical and radiographic characteristics of teeth with longitudinal fractures to assist in the diagnosis and differentiation between cracked teeth and teeth with vertical root fracture (VRF).

Methods: Ninety-five patients (95 teeth) diagnosed with a longitudinal fracture (only cracked teeth or VRF) through clinical visualization of the fracture line were included in this study. Clinical and radiographic data were collected from the patients' record to identify the characteristics associated with each condition. Read More

Med Sci Monit 2022 Jun 17;28:e936892. Epub 2022 Jun 17.

Department of Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.

BACKGROUND Miswak is a form of chewing stick used to clean teeth in different parts of the world, including Saudi Arabia. We present a description of the effects of miswak derivatives, namely toothpaste, mouthwash, and brushing sticks, on the mean color changes (DE00), compressive fracture resistance values, and fracture modes of polymer-based computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufactured (CAM) prosthetic materials. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighty-one rectangular-shaped samples were prepared from lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (IPS e. Read More

Clin Oral Investig 2022 Jun 7. Epub 2022 Jun 7.

Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Province, Zhong Yang Road 30, Nanjing City, 210008, People's Republic of China.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare posterior tooth root fractures in endodontically treated teeth versus nonendodontically treated teeth in the Chinese population.

Materials And Methods: We investigated 500 root fractured posterior teeth in 461 Chinese patients. The clinical information (age, sex of patients, tooth type) were recorded. Read More

Anaesth Rep 2022 Jan-Jun;10(1):e12168. Epub 2022 Jun 3.

Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Nehru Hospital Chandigarh India.

J Contemp Dent Pract 2022 Jan 1;23(1):100-104. Epub 2022 Jan 1.

Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Science, Division of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Edentulousness affects the mental health of most patients. Missing teeth in the anterior esthetic zones is a matter of concern, especially for young adults. Various replacement options such as fixed partial dentures, removable partial dentures, and dental implants are available to treat edentulousness. Read More

Indian J Dent Res 2021 Oct-Dec;32(4):416-422

Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Narayana Dental College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Aim: The present study aimed to determine the risk factors related to permanent maxillary incisors and soft tissue injuries along with providing information about the age distribution of trauma, overjet, lip competence and physical activity.

Methods And Materials: The sample consisted of 2100 school children aged 8-14 years from 15 schools in the Nellore district. The sample was selected adopting a stratified random sampling method and screened applying WHO criteria for the oral examination. Read More

Odontology 2022 May 30. Epub 2022 May 30.

Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Université de Strasbourg, 8 Rue Ste Elisabeth, 67000, Strasbourg, France.

Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving is becoming widely democratized among hobbyist practitioners. It can cause orofacial problems, mostly linked to pressure changes. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of these problems and to analyze civilian divers' behavior about their dental prevention in France, via a cross-sectional study. Read More

Dent J (Basel) 2022 May 1;10(5). Epub 2022 May 1.

Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.

(1) Background: Traumatic dental injuries constitute a major global health problem. Primary deciduous teeth of the upper frontal group are frequently affected by trauma, especially at an early age. It is important to treat primary traumatic injuries because early tooth loss can lead to aesthetic and functional alterations. Read More

Front Vet Sci 2022 3;9:878162. Epub 2022 May 3.

Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Uppsala, Sweden.

Periodontal disease is the most common disease in dogs over 3 years of age. In dogs, as in humans, daily tooth brushing, as a means of active dental home care, is considered the gold standard for prophylaxis and prevention of periodontal disease progression. However, the performance of adequate tooth brushing is insufficient in dogs. Read More

Clin Oral Investig 2022 May 14. Epub 2022 May 14.

Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Universidade Do Estado Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

Objetive: To evaluate all the available evidence assessing if in hypomineralized teeth, yellow-brownish opacities are more prone to post-eruptive breakdown (PEB) compared to white-creamy opacities.

Materials And Methods: Observational studies that evaluated the occurrence of PEB in hypomineralized teeth were considered for inclusion. Electronic searches were performed up to January 2022 in MedLine, LILACS, BBO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and EMBASE. Read More

J Conserv Dent 2021 Nov-Dec;24(6):594-598. Epub 2022 Apr 1.

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Background: A myriad of materials and procedures have been recommended for restoring the root-filled teeth with significant loss of tooth structure and the most common method being the use of "posts."

Material And Methods: A mesio-occluso-distal preparation was done on eighty intact maxillary first premolars, followed by access preparation and cleaning and shaping with rotary files. All samples were obturated and divided into four groups ( = 20). Read More

J Vet Dent 2022 May 12:8987564221101091. Epub 2022 May 12.

Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

Medical records from 4 private practice veterinary dentistry specialty clinics were reviewed for a 5-year period (2013-2018) to identify dogs that had a fractured canine tooth treated by root canal therapy and returned for subsequent follow-up evaluation. Evaluation criteria included the presence of complete medical records with diagnostic quality intraoral radiographs for each procedure visit with a minimum of 6 months between visits. Forty-three dogs with a total of 55 endodontically treated canine teeth were identified and evaluated. Read More

Cureus 2022 Apr 6;14(4):e23891. Epub 2022 Apr 6.

Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chennai, IND.

The current case report presents a case of a road traffic accident comprising dental avulsion of maxillary incisors. A 30-year-old male reported missing teeth following trauma in his upper front tooth region. The avulsion of maxillary right central and lateral incisors along with laceration in upper and lower lips was evident. Read More

Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022 Jan-Feb;15(1):119-120

Department of Oral Surgery, Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Pediatric subcondylar jaw fractures in the mixed dentition phase present a unique challenge as immobilization of the jaw is indicated but arch bars are contraindicated due to fear of damage to underlying tooth buds. No definite guidelines are present in the management of pediatric subcondylar jaw fractures. We report a case in which a patient in mixed dentition with undisplaced fracture of neck of condyle which was managed with Intermaxillary fixation. Read More

Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022 Jan-Feb;15(1):124-127

Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Background: Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are impact injuries to the teeth and surrounding hard and soft tissues. It can range from minor tooth fracture to extensive dentoalveolar damage. It affects not only the physiology and function but also the esthetics of the child. Read More

Dent Traumatol 2022 06;38(3):169

Oper Dent 2021 Nov;46(6):650-660

Ivo Krejci, Professor, Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Geneva, Switzerland.

Objectives: To explore the ferrule effect on Resin Nano-Ceramic (RNC) premolar endocrown marginal integrity and fracture resistance.

Methods: Thirty-six root-canal-treated premolars were cut 2 mm above the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ). They were restored with standardized RNC computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) restorations (Lava Ultimate, 3M Oral Care, St. Read More

Oper Dent 2021 Nov;46(6):669-679

Franklin García-Godoy, DDS, MS, PhD, PhD, professor and director, Bioscience Research Center, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA, and Honorary Professor, School of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of a cervical cavity extending 1 mm apical to the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) on fracture resistance and failure mode of maxillary central incisors that have been treated endodontically, present with complete and incomplete ferrules, and are restored with and without a fiber post.

Methods And Materials: 50 intact human maxillary central incisors were divided into five groups (n=10): CG (control group) 6-mm fer-rule height, no cervical cavity, and without post; (CO) 6-mm ferrule height without post, with a cervical cavity (access to root canal and cervical cavity restored with composite resin), cervical cavity; and post with ferrule heights of 1 mm (CP1), 2 mm (CP2), and 6 mm (CP6) restored with fiberglass post and composite resin core. After complete metal crowns were cemented on all specimens, they were subjected to thermal cycling (6000 cycles, 5°C/55°C), followed by immediate testing of fracture resistance. Read More

Oper Dent 2021 Sep;46(5):505-515

Nicolas Decerle, DDS, PhD, University Clermont Auvergne CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the success of computer-aided design-computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) endocrown restorations of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) performed by supervised undergraduate students. The study also intended to identify possible factors that may lead to failures.

Methods And Materials: This observational open cohort study was based on clinical data from endocrown restorations performed by residents and undergraduate students in their 4th, 5th, and 6th year from July 2011 to May 2018. Read More

Dent Traumatol 2022 Jun 28;38(3):170-174. Epub 2022 Apr 28.

Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden.

An accurate, clear, and easy-to-use traumatic dental injury (TDI) classification and definition system is a prerequisite for proper diagnosis, study, and treatment. However, more than 50 classifications have been used in the past. The ideal solution would be that TDIs are adequately classified within the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read More

Contemp Clin Dent 2022 Jan-Mar;13(1):56-60. Epub 2022 Mar 23.

Consultant-Oral Pathologist, Le Pearl Dental Clinic, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Background And Aim: Tooth-colored restorative materials for the restoration of decayed posterior teeth continue to gain popularity both among dental practitioners and patients. These materials have undergone a number of improvements in recent years to enhance their physical properties and diversify their use as a restorative material relevant to clinical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance of two such advanced restorative materials, namely EverX Posterior, a fiber-reinforced composite and Cention N, an alkasite material in a Class I Cavity. Read More

Dent Traumatol 2022 Apr 23. Epub 2022 Apr 23.

Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, West Australia, Australia.

Background/aim: Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in the primary dentition may result in tooth discolouration and fractures. The aim of this child-centred study was to explore the differences between preschool children's eye movement patterns and visual attention to typical outcomes following TDIs to primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: An eye-tracker recorded 155 healthy preschool children's eye movements when they viewed clinical images of healthy teeth, tooth fractures and discolourations. Read More

Biology (Basel) 2022 Apr 5;11(4). Epub 2022 Apr 5.

Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

The metal-ceramic fixed partial prosthesis is the golden standard for posterior tooth restorations. Following the demands of patients and clinicians for metal-free restorations, all-ceramic materials were developed as they offer an adequate alternative with better optical qualities and good mechanical properties. This study aims to carry out a bibliographic review to assess the survival rate and the biological and technical complications of all-ceramic and metal-ceramic fixed partial dentures. Read More