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Bonadiman EA, Fachetti EL, Haiter-Neto F, Pereira TCR, de-Azevedo-Vaz SL. Efficacy of a radiographic film holder adapter in generating radiographs of dental implants with improved geometric accuracy and sharpness. J Prosthet Dent 2024; 132:419.e1-419.e7. [PMID: 38824111 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Some radiographic film holders produce radiographs with geometric distortion that may interfere with diagnosis. However, whether the distortion can be corrected by adjusting the design of the radiographic film holder is unclear. PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to develop an adapter for a radiographic film holder model aiming to generate radiographs with greater sharpness and a more accurate geometric representation of dental implants. MATERIAL AND METHODS The 2-piece adapter was designed using the SketchUp software program and was 3-dimensionally (3D) printed. Implants with internal conical connections were installed in 19 maxillary prototypes in the central incisor region. Five dentists obtained 285 digital periapical radiographs with 3 different radiographic film holders: standard Cone Indicator, Rinn XCP, and adapted Cone Indicator. They then evaluated the radiographic sharpness of the implants threads and their dimensions using the ImageJ software program. The data were analyzed using the Friedman test with the Durbin-Conover post hoc test and MANOVA with the Tukey post hoc test (α=.05). RESULTS On the mesial surface of the implants, the threads were sharper for the adapted than for the standard Cone Indicator radiographic film holder (P<.05). The adapted Cone Indicator showed a smaller difference between the radiographic and actual implant diameters compared with the Rinn XCP and standard Cone Indicator radiographic film holders (P<.05). CONCLUSIONS The developed adapter provided radiographs of dental implants with improved sharpness and geometric accuracy.
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- Eduarda Alberti Bonadiman
- Graduate student, Dental Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), ES, Brazil
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- Professor, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Division of Oral Radiology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Professor, Department of Clinical Dentistry, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil; and Dental Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil.
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Yin D, Zhan S, Liu Y, Yan L, Shi B, Wang X, Zhang S. Experimental models for peri-implant diseases: a narrative review. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:378. [PMID: 38884808 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05755-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Peri-implant diseases, being the most common implant-related complications, significantly impact the normal functioning and longevity of implants. Experimental models play a crucial role in discovering potential therapeutic approaches and elucidating the mechanisms of disease progression in peri-implant diseases. This narrative review comprehensively examines animal models and common modeling methods employed in peri-implant disease research and innovatively summarizes the in vitro models of peri-implant diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS Articles published between 2015 and 2023 were retrieved from PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Embase. All studies focusing on experimental models of peri-implant diseases were included and carefully evaluated. RESULTS Various experimental models of peri-implantitis have different applications and advantages. The dog model is currently the most widely utilized animal model in peri-implant disease research, while rodent models have unique advantages in gene knockout and systemic disease induction. In vitro models of peri-implant diseases are also continuously evolving to meet different experimental purposes. CONCLUSIONS The utilization of experimental models helps simplify experiments, save time and resources, and promote advances in peri-implant disease research. Animal models have been proven valuable in the early stages of drug development, while technological advancements have brought about more predictive and relevant in vitro models. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This review provides clear and comprehensive model selection strategies for researchers in the field of peri-implant diseases, thereby enhancing understanding of disease pathogenesis and providing possibilities for developing new treatment strategies.
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- Derong Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, 030032, Shanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, 030032, Shanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
- Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Ramseier CA. Diagnostic measures for monitoring and follow-up in periodontology and implant dentistry. Periodontol 2000 2024; 95:129-155. [PMID: 38951873 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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This review discusses the role of diagnostic measures in the lifelong management of periodontal disease and peri-implant complications. After active treatment, these conditions require regular monitoring of the supporting structures of teeth and dental implants to assess bone and soft tissue health over time. Several clinical measures have been developed for the routine assessment of periodontal and peri-implant tissues, including periodontal and peri-implant probing, bleeding on probing, intraoral radiography, biomarker analysis, and microbiological testing. This review highlights the evolution of diagnostic practices, integrating traditional methods with emerging technologies such as resonance frequency analysis and ultrasound imaging to provide a holistic view of peri-implant health assessment. In addition to objective measurements, patient risk factors are considered. The goals of periodontal and peri-implant maintenance are to control disease activity and stabilize tissues through supportive care, which includes diagnostic measures at follow-up visits. This enables clinicians to monitor treatment outcomes, assess health status, and detect recurrence or progression early through routine evaluation, allowing additional interventions, including adjustment of supportive therapy intervals, to further improve and maintain periodontal and peri-implant stability over time.
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- Christoph A Ramseier
- Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Basheer Taha O, Arif Awang Nawi M, Yap Abdullah J, AL-Rawas M, Yusof A. Mandibular canal assessment in dentate and edentulous ridges of 400 Iraqi Arab and Kurdish populations using cone beam computed tomography. Saudi Dent J 2024; 36:815-820. [PMID: 38766286 PMCID: PMC11096598 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2024.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Objectives This study aims to compare differences in mandibular canal (MC) location between dentate and edentulous ridges, in the second premolar region as well as the first, second, and third molar regions using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of Arabic and Kurdish Iraqi populations. Materials and Methods CBCT images of 400 subjects (200 Arabs, 200 Kurds) were collected from radiological archives. RadiAnt DICOM software (Medixant, Poland) was used for image analyses. Measurements were performed from MC to buccal and lingual alveolar crests and to buccal, lingual, and inferior aspect of the mandible for both dentate and edentulous ridges. Additionally, distance to the most superior aspect of residual edentulous ridge were performed. Independent t-test and Mann-Whitney U Test were performed utilising SPSS v.26. Results Distances from MC to buccal and lingual alveolar crests were consistently lower in edentulous ridge compared to dentate ridge across all teeth regions. Distances to lingual and inferior border of the mandible were higher in edentulous ridge compared to dentate ridge of all teeth regions. Distances to buccal surface of the mandible varies with fluctuations of dentate and edentulous ridges displaying higher measurements. Distance to superior aspect of residual edentulous ridge revealed mean values in the range of 13.45 to 15.69 mm in Arabs and 13.96 to 16.37 mm in Kurds. Conclusions Discrepancy in vertical position of MC was observed between dentate and edentulous ridges within Arab and Kurd populations. Horizontal position of MC was unaffected by tooth loss and found to be closer to lingual surface of all molars. The residual alveolar ridge was sufficient to accommodate the common length and width of dental implants. Clinical significance The findings could play a crucial role in planning surgical interventions of the mandible, helping to prevent complications that might arise due to inadequate preoperative assessments.
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- Omar Basheer Taha
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, College of Dentistry, University of Tikrit, Tikrit, Iraq
- School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Dujic H, Meyer O, Hoss P, Wölfle UC, Wülk A, Meusburger T, Meier L, Gruhn V, Hesenius M, Hickel R, Kühnisch J. Automatized Detection of Periodontal Bone Loss on Periapical Radiographs by Vision Transformer Networks. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3562. [PMID: 38066803 PMCID: PMC10706472 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13233562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Several artificial intelligence-based models have been presented for the detection of periodontal bone loss (PBL), mostly using convolutional neural networks, which are the state of the art in deep learning. Given the emerging breakthrough of transformer networks in computer vision, we aimed to evaluate various models for automatized PBL detection. An image data set of 21,819 anonymized periapical radiographs from the upper/lower and anterior/posterior regions was assessed by calibrated dentists according to PBL. Five vision transformer networks (ViT-base/ViT-large from Google, BEiT-base/BEiT-large from Microsoft, DeiT-base from Facebook/Meta) were utilized and evaluated. Accuracy (ACC), sensitivity (SE), specificity (SP), positive/negative predictive value (PPV/NPV) and area under the ROC curve (AUC) were statistically determined. The overall diagnostic ACC and AUC values ranged from 83.4 to 85.2% and 0.899 to 0.918 for all evaluated transformer networks, respectively. Differences in diagnostic performance were evident for lower (ACC 94.1-96.7%; AUC 0.944-0.970) and upper anterior (86.7-90.2%; 0.948-0.958) and lower (85.6-87.2%; 0.913-0.937) and upper posterior teeth (78.1-81.0%; 0.851-0.875). In this study, only minor differences among the tested networks were detected for PBL detection. To increase the diagnostic performance and to support the clinical use of such networks, further optimisations with larger and manually annotated image data sets are needed.
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- Helena Dujic
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.)
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- Institute for Software Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen, 45127 Essen, Germany; (O.M.); (V.G.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.)
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- Institute for Software Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen, 45127 Essen, Germany; (O.M.); (V.G.); (M.H.)
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- Institute for Software Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen, 45127 Essen, Germany; (O.M.); (V.G.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.)
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Hoss P, Meyer O, Wölfle UC, Wülk A, Meusburger T, Meier L, Hickel R, Gruhn V, Hesenius M, Kühnisch J, Dujic H. Detection of Periodontal Bone Loss on Periapical Radiographs-A Diagnostic Study Using Different Convolutional Neural Networks. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7189. [PMID: 38002799 PMCID: PMC10672399 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Interest in machine learning models and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for diagnostic purposes is steadily increasing in dentistry. Here, CNNs can potentially help in the classification of periodontal bone loss (PBL). In this study, the diagnostic performance of five CNNs in detecting PBL on periapical radiographs was analyzed. A set of anonymized periapical radiographs (N = 21,819) was evaluated by a group of trained and calibrated dentists and classified into radiographs without PBL or with mild, moderate, or severe PBL. Five CNNs were trained over five epochs. Statistically, diagnostic performance was analyzed using accuracy (ACC), sensitivity (SE), specificity (SP), and area under the receiver operating curve (AUC). Here, overall ACC ranged from 82.0% to 84.8%, SE 88.8-90.7%, SP 66.2-71.2%, and AUC 0.884-0.913, indicating similar diagnostic performance of the five CNNs. Furthermore, performance differences were evident in the individual sextant groups. Here, the highest values were found for the mandibular anterior teeth (ACC 94.9-96.0%) and the lowest values for the maxillary posterior teeth (78.0-80.7%). It can be concluded that automatic assessment of PBL seems to be possible, but that diagnostic accuracy varies depending on the location in the dentition. Future research is needed to improve performance for all tooth groups.
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- Patrick Hoss
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.); (H.D.)
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- Institute for Software Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen, 45127 Essen, Germany; (O.M.); (V.G.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.); (H.D.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.); (H.D.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.); (H.D.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.); (H.D.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.); (H.D.)
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- Institute for Software Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen, 45127 Essen, Germany; (O.M.); (V.G.); (M.H.)
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- Institute for Software Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen, 45127 Essen, Germany; (O.M.); (V.G.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.); (H.D.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany; (P.H.); (U.C.W.); (A.W.); (T.M.); (L.M.); (R.H.); (H.D.)
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Santana LADM, Floresta LG, Alves ÊVM, dos Santos MAL, Barbosa BF, de Vasconcellos SJDA, Valadares CV. Can GPT-4 be a viable alternative for discussing complex cases in digital oral radiology? A critical analysis. EXCLI JOURNAL 2023; 22:749-751. [PMID: 37662708 PMCID: PMC10471844 DOI: 10.17179/excli2023-6373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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- Lucas Alves da Mota Santana
- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Aracaju, SE, Brazil
- Department of Dentistry, Tiradentes University (UNIT), Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Tiradentes University (UNIT), Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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Meusburger T, Wülk A, Kessler A, Heck K, Hickel R, Dujic H, Kühnisch J. The Detection of Dental Pathologies on Periapical Radiographs-Results from a Reliability Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:2224. [PMID: 36983223 PMCID: PMC10056324 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12062224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Caries, periapical lesions, periodontal bone loss (PBL), and endo-perio lesions are common dental findings that require an accurate diagnostic assessment to allow appropriate disease management. The purpose of this reliability study was to compare the inter- and intra-rater reliability for the detection of the above-mentioned pathologies on periapical radiographs. (2) Methods: Fourteen dentists (three with more than two years and eleven with less than two years of work experience) participated in a training workshop prior to data acquisition. A total of 150 radiographs were assessed by all raters in two rounds. Cohen's Kappa (CK) values and a binary logistic regression were calculated. (3) Results: The reliability was found in a moderate and substantial range of agreement: caries (mean inter-rater CK value/first round 0.704/mean inter-rater CK value/second round 0.659/mean intra-rater CK value 0.778), periapical lesions (0.643/0.611/0.768), PBL (0.454/0.482/0.739) and endo-perio lesion (0.702/0.689/0.840). The regression model revealed a significant influence of the clinical experience, and furthermore, periapical pathologies and PBL were identified less reliably in comparison to caries and endo-perio lesions. (4) Conclusions: The dentist's ability to detect the chosen pathologies was linked with significant differences. Periapical lesions and PBL were identified less reliably than caries and endo-perio lesions.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany
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Annual review of selected scientific literature: A report of the Committee on Scientific Investigation of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. J Prosthet Dent 2022; 128:248-330. [PMID: 36096911 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The Scientific Investigation Committee of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry offers this review of the 2021 dental literature in restorative dentistry to inform busy dentists regarding noteworthy scientific and clinical progress over the past year. Each member of the committee brings discipline-specific expertise to coverage of this broad topical area. Specific subject areas addressed, in order of the appearance in this report, include COVID-19 and the dental profession (new); prosthodontics; periodontics, alveolar bone, and peri-implant tissues; implant dentistry; dental materials and therapeutics; occlusion and temporomandibular disorders; sleep-related breathing disorders; oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial surgery; and dental caries and cariology. The authors focused their efforts on reporting information likely to influence daily dental treatment decisions with an emphasis on future trends in dentistry. With the tremendous volume of dentistry and related literature being published daily, this review cannot possibly be comprehensive. Rather, its purpose is to update interested readers and provide important resource material for those interested in pursuing greater details on their own. It remains our intent to assist colleagues in negotiating the extensive volume of important information being published annually. It is our hope that readers find this work useful in successfully managing the patients and dental problems they encounter.
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