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Jrab B, Rahman Saleh A, Al-Jadaa A, Jurado CA, Saeed MH, Afrashtehfar KI. Fracture resistance of CAD/CAM tooth-colored versus cast metal post-and-core restorations in root filled teeth: An in vitro study. Saudi Dent J 2024; 36:1215-1220. [PMID: 39286579 PMCID: PMC11402007 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2024.07.002] [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: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Purpose This study investigated the fracture resistance and failure modes of custom-fabricated post- and core dental restorations using various CAD/CAM materials. Materials and Methods Seventy-five mandibular second premolars were allocated to five groups (n = 15) and prepared for standardized post and core restorations. The groups included a control group comprising cast metal and four CAD/CAM materials: Vita Enamic, Shofu HC, Trilor, and PEKK. Fracture resistance was assessed using a compressive force at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min until failure occurred. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and chi-square tests. Results The metal group had the highest fracture resistance (244.41 ± 75.20 N), with a significant variance compared to that in the CAD/CAM groups (p < 0.001). No significant differences were observed among the non-metallic groups. Conclusions While several CAD/CAM materials displayed satisfactory flexural properties, cast metal posts showed superior fracture resistance in endodontically treated teeth but were mostly associated with catastrophic failure. The clinical application of CAD/CAM materials for post-core restorations presents a viable alternative to traditional metal posts, potentially reducing the risk of unfavorable fractures.
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- Buthaina Jrab
- Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman City P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman City P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman City P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman City P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman City P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of General, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
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- Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman City P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman City P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman City P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
- Klinik für Rekonstruktive Zahnmedizin und Gerodontologie, ZMK Bern - Zahnmedizinische Kliniken der Universität Bern, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
- Consultant Private Practice Limited to Surgical Prosthodontics, Abu Dhabi City, AZU, United Arab Emirates
- Consultant Private Practice Limited to Surgical Prosthodontics, Dubai, DXB, United Arab Emirates
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Caussin E, Izart M, Ceinos R, Attal JP, Beres F, François P. Advanced Material Strategy for Restoring Damaged Endodontically Treated Teeth: A Comprehensive Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3736. [PMID: 39124400 PMCID: PMC11313123 DOI: 10.3390/ma17153736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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The restoration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) remains a significant challenge in modern dentistry. These teeth often suffer from substantial structural damage due to both the original pathology and the invasive nature of endodontic procedures. Consequently, ETT are more susceptible to fractures compared to vital teeth, necessitating restorative strategies that can effectively restore both function and aesthetics while minimizing the risk of failure. In recent years, advances in adhesive dentistry and the development of high-strength ceramics have further expanded the restorative options for ETT. Bonded restorations have gained popularity as they preserve more tooth structure and enhance the overall strenght of the tooth-restoration complex. The choice of restorative material and technique is influenced by numerous factors, including the amount of remaining tooth structure, the functional requirements of the tooth, and the aesthetic demands of the patient. Despite the plethora of available materials and techniques, the optimal approach to restoring ETT remains a topic of ongoing research and debate. In this comprehensive review, the current state of and recent advances in restoring damaged endodontically treated teeth are explored. Numerous therapeutic options exist, involving a wide range of materials. This article aims to present the biomaterial advancements of the past decade and their applications, offering alternative approaches to treating damaged ETT with the goal of prolonging their retention on the dental arch and serving as a valuable resource for dental practitioners who face this issue daily.
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- Elisa Caussin
- Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
- Bretonneau Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, 75018 Paris, France
- URB2i, Université of Paris Cité, 92100 Montrouge, France
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- Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
- Bretonneau Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, 75018 Paris, France
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- URB2i, Université of Paris Cité, 92100 Montrouge, France
- Faculty of Dental Surgery, Côte d’Azur University, 06000 Nice, France
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- Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
- URB2i, Université of Paris Cité, 92100 Montrouge, France
- Charles Foix Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, 94200 Ivry-Sur-Seine, France
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- Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
- Bretonneau Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, 75018 Paris, France
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- Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
- Bretonneau Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, 75018 Paris, France
- URB2i, Université of Paris Cité, 92100 Montrouge, France
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Patel SR, Jarad F, Moawad E, Boland A, Greenhalgh J, Liu M, Maden M. The tooth survival of non-surgical root-filled posterior teeth and the associated prognostic tooth-related factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Endod J 2024. [PMID: 38949036 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14116] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Analysis of the survival of root-filled posterior teeth and the associated prognostic tooth-related factors will enable clinicians to predict the outcome of root canal treatment. OBJECTIVES To investigate (i) the survival of root-filled posterior teeth and (ii) the tooth-related factors that may affect their survival. METHODS Randomized controlled trials, comparative studies and observational studies assessing survival rates of root-filled posterior teeth with a minimum 4-year follow-up period were identified through an electronic search of the following databases up to January 2023: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline via PubMed, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Embase, Web of Science and NIHR centre for reviews and dissemination. Two reviewers (SP and ML) independently selected the final studies based on pre-defined inclusion criteria. The Newcastle Ottawa Scale and the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Randomized Trials were used to assess the risk of bias. Pooled weighted survival rates were analysed using a random effects meta-analysis model using DerSimonean and Laird methods. Descriptive analysis of studies describing any prognostic tooth-related factors was conducted. RESULTS Of the 72 studies identified, data from 20 studies were included in the survival meta-analysis, and data from 13 of these studies were included in the descriptive analysis of tooth-related factors; 12 studies were retrospective, 7 were prospective, and one was a randomized control trial. The pooled survival rates at 4-7 years and 8-20 years of root-filled posterior teeth regardless of tooth type was 91% (95% CI, 0.85; 0.95) and 87% (95% CI, 0.77; 0.93), respectively. The prognostic tooth-related factors mentioned in the included studies were (i) remaining coronal tooth structure, (ii) ferrule, (iii) crown-to-root ratio (iv) tooth type and location (v) periodontal disease (vi) proximal contacts and (vii) cracks. CONCLUSIONS The meta-analysis suggests that root canal treatment has a high medium to long term survival outcome. The narrative summary identified 7 factors that affect tooth survival. However, there is a paucity of evidence, and more research is needed in this area. REGISTRATION PROSPERO Registration: CRD42021227213.
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- S R Patel
- Department of Endodontics, University of Liverpool School of Dentistry, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Liverpool School of Dentistry, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Liverpool School of Dentistry, Liverpool, UK
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- Liverpool Reviews and Implementation Group (LRiG), University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Liverpool Reviews and Implementation Group (LRiG), University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Liverpool School of Dentistry, Liverpool, UK
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- Liverpool Reviews and Implementation Group (LRiG), University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Dotto L, Girotto LPS, Correa Silva Sousa YT, Pereira GKR, Bacchi A, Sarkis-Onofre R. Factors influencing the clinical performance of the restoration of endodontically treated teeth: An assessment of systematic reviews of clinical studies. J Prosthet Dent 2024; 131:1043-1050. [PMID: 35527069 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.03.030] [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: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM How best to restore endodontically treated teeth is still unclear because many types of material and techniques are involved. PURPOSE The purpose of this overview of systematic reviews of clinical studies was to assess the available evidence-based literature on the influence of associated clinical factors on the clinical performance (survival, failure rate, or success) of restored endodontically treated teeth. MATERIAL AND METHODS PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from inception until September 27, 2021, to identify systematic reviews. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full-text articles, and each reviewer extracted the data of half of the included studies. A single reviewer with an independent verifier completed the quality appraisal. A descriptive analysis of the collected data was made. RESULTS A total of 36 systematic reviews fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The factors most assessed were the type of coronal restorative technique (n=22) and type of post (n=22). The results indicated that metal and fiber posts seem to present similar clinical performance, 1-piece endodontic crowns could be a suitable restorative option, there is no evidence to confirm whether single crowns are better or worse than direct restoration, the maintenance of the coronal structure is a fundamental factor, and the ferrule effect is still a controversial topic. Most of the studies (n=30, 81%) presented a final Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) rating of "critically low." CONCLUSIONS The post type does not appear to influence the clinical performance of restored endodontically treated teeth. However, conclusive evidence to suggest how different materials or techniques for restoring coronal tooth structure affect the clinical performance of such restorations, as well as the impact of the ferrule effect, is still lacking.
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- Lara Dotto
- PhD student, School of Dentistry, Regional Integrated University of Upper Uruguai and Missions (URI), Erechim, RS, Brazil; and Master Student, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Master Student, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Meridional Faculty (IMED), Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- Associate Professor, Post-Graduate Program in Oral Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Associate Professor, Post-Graduate Program in Dentistry, Paulo Picanço School of Dentistry, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Meridional Faculty (IMED), Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
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Rahmayanti ZA, Aripin D, Muryani A, Yolanda Y, Dharsono HDA, Mihradi S, Wicaksono S. Stress Distribution of Endodontically Treated Tooth MOD Cavity Restored with Ribbon Fiber-Reinforced Composite (Wallpapering Technique) Using Finite Element Method. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2024; 16:91-99. [PMID: 38650600 PMCID: PMC11034570 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s450458] [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: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Purpose This research aimed to describe the stress distribution of an endodontically treated tooth with a mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavity restored with direct composite reinforced with polyethylene and e-glass ribbon fiber. Methods This research was a descriptive study using the finite element method. A 3D model of the mandibular first molar solid after endodontic treatment with class II MOD preparation was prepared using Solidworks software. Finite element simulation was carried out using Abaqus software. In the first simulation, 180 N force was applied (vertically 90° perpendicular to the occlusal surface) at four points of loading: the tip of the mesiobuccal and distobuccal cusp, central fossa, and distal marginal ridge. For the second simulation, a 100 N force was applied at a 45° lateral angle to the occlusal surface at two loading points: the lingual slope of the mesiobuccal and distobuccal cusp. Results This study showed that the stress concentration was located in the occlusal pit and fissure, CEJ distal area, bifurcation in dentin, and the 1/3 cervical area of root dentin. The stress value generated after vertical and lateral force did not exceed the tooth and restoration's compressive and tensile strength value. The failure occurred at the interface of enamel and composite near the loading point area due to vertical load, both on polyethylene and e-glass fiber ribbon-reinforced composite restoration. Stress distribution of an endodontically treated tooth with a MOD cavity restored with ribbon fiber-reinforced composite using the finite element method showed that the highest stress concentration occurred on the surface close to the loading point, in narrow, concave, and sharp areas, and more apically for endodontically treated teeth. Conclusion Neither the tooth nor restoration failed after vertical and horizontal loads. The interface between enamel and composite on the occlusal surface failed.
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- Zenita Aisah Rahmayanti
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
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Poletto-Neto V, Chisini LA, Fokkinga W, Kreulen C, Loomans B, Cenci MS, Pereira-Cenci T. Single crown vs. composite for glass fiber post-retained restorations: An 8-year randomized clinical trial. J Dent 2024; 142:104837. [PMID: 38211688 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104837] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the success and survival rates of metal-ceramic crowns and composite resin restorations applied in root filled teeth that received a glass fiber post. METHODS A prospective, randomized controlled trial, with equivalent parallel groups was designed. Eighty-two teeth were randomly allocated to the metal-ceramic or composite resin groups. Multivariate Cox regression analysis with shared frailty for patients and Kaplan-Meier curves were performed using success and survival rates (p<0.05). RESULTS Seventy-five post-retained restorations (34 metal-ceramic crowns and 41 composite restorations) in 62 patients were analyzed. The median follow-up was 8.1 years [IQR 4.0-9.9]. Twenty-seven failures were observed. Twenty-two failures (81.5 %) were observed in the composite resin group, of which six (27.3 %) were not repairable. Five failures (18.5 %) were observed in the metal-ceramic crown group, of which three (66.6 %) were non-repairable. The cumulative success rate at 8 years was 85.0 % for crowns (AFR=1.31 %) and 43.2 % for composite resins (AFR=6.58 %), while the survival rate was 93.8 % for crowns (AFR=0.52 %) and 97.6 % for composite resins (AFR=0.20 %). Considering the success rates, adjusted multivariate Cox regression showed that composite resin had a Hazard Ratio of 5.07 (95 %CI, 1.99-12.89) greater than the metal-ceramic crown. No significant difference in the failure risk was observed when the survival rates were considered (HR=0.38, 95 %CI (0.10 - 1.44), p = 0.156). Co-variables did not affect the success and survival rates (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS Metal-ceramic crowns showed a higher success rate than composite restorations. The survival rates were similar, but composite restorations presented a higher need for repairs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Post-retained composite restorations may need more reinterventions during the lifecycle, although more preservation of sound tooth structure is expected with a large restoration of resin post-and-core. These aspects have to be discussed with the patient for decision-making planning.
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- Victório Poletto-Neto
- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, 96015560, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, 96015560, RS, Brazil
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- Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Department of Dentistry, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Department of Dentistry, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Department of Dentistry, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, 96015560, RS, Brazil; Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Department of Dentistry, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, 96015560, RS, Brazil; Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Department of Dentistry, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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Jurado CA, Amarillas-Gastelum C, Tonin BSH, Nielson G, Afrashtehfar KI, Fischer NG. Traditional versus conservative endodontic access impact on fracture resistance of chairside CAD-CAM lithium disilicate anterior crowns: An in vitro study. J Prosthodont 2023; 32:728-734. [PMID: 36471494 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of traditional and conservative endodontic access hole preparation on fracture resistance of chairside computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) lithium disilicate maxillary right central incisor crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-seven milled lithium disilicate maxillary right central incisor crowns were designed and fabricated with a chairside CAD-CAM system (Planmeca Romexis, Planmeca). The abutment preparation had a 1.0 mm incisal reduction and 1.0 mm chamfer finish. The restorations were bonded with resin cement to printed resin dies (n = 19 per group) and were treated and divided into three groups, (1) no endodontic access, (2) traditional triangular endodontic access, and (3) conservative ovoidal endodontic access. The endodontic access of the crowns was sealed with flowable resin composite. Restorations were subjected to 10,000 cycles of thermal cycling between 5° and 55°C. Then, restorations were loaded and exposed to compressive loading force, and the crack initiation (CI) and complete fracture (CF) were recorded. SEM micrographs of broken specimens on the printed dies were captured. ANOVA test and Bonferroni's correction were used for statistical comparison. RESULTS The fracture resistance among the three groups varied. Crowns with no endodontic access displayed significantly (p < 0.001) higher resistance [CI: 1025 (121) N; CF 1134 (127) N], followed by crowns with conservative ovoidal endodontic access [CI: 924 (60) N; CF: 1000 (72) N. Crowns with traditional triangular endodontic access showed the significantly (p < 0.001) lowest fracture resistance [CI: 635 (82) N; CF: 709 (75) N]. CONCLUSION The fracture resistance of chairside CAD-CAM lithium disilicate maxillary anterior crowns is influenced by the type of endodontic access provided. Conservative ovoidal endodontic access provides crowns with higher fracture resistance than traditional triangular endodontic access. Crowns with no endodontic access provided the highest resistance than other types of endodontic access.
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- Carlos A Jurado
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine, El Paso, Texas
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthetics, University of Sao Paulo School of Dentistry of Ribeirao Preto, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine, El Paso, Texas
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- Clinical Sciences Department, Ajman University Dental College, Ajman City, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Berne, Switzerland
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- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Survival rate and treatment success of glass fiber posts cemented with two adhesive cementation strategies after up to 106 months: a randomized clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:2197-2206. [PMID: 36894666 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-04939-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is to evaluate the longevity of two fiber post cementation strategies in a prospective, multicenter, non-inferiority, double-blind randomized controlled trial. METHODS A total of 152 teeth, with adequate endodontic treatment and loss of coronal structure and bilateral simultaneous posterior occlusal contacts, were randomly allocated to receive glass fiber posts cemented with a conventional cementation strategy (CRC group: adhesive system + resin cement) (Adper Single Bond + RelyX ARC; 3 M-ESPE) or a self-adhesive cementation strategy (SRC group: self-adhesive resin cement; RelyX U100/U200; 3 M-ESPE). The patients were recalled annually for clinical and radiographical evaluation with a 93% recall rate (142 teeth, with 74 at CR groups and 68 at SRC group). The primary outcome was survival rate, considering the fiber post debonding (loss of retention). The secondary outcome included the success rate of the prosthetic treatment with crown debonding, post fracture, and tooth loss (not related to post failure). Both outcomes were evaluated annually. The Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regression with 95% confidence interval were used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS For the primary outcome (failures directly related to fiber posts cementation strategy), there were 4 fiber post debondings (2 per group), 8 root fractures (3 for SRC group and 5 for CRC group), and one mixed failure (debonding combined with root fracture for CRC), with both strategies presenting similar survival rates (p = 0.331), with 88.9% for the CRC group and 90.9% for the SRC group. For the secondary outcome (failures not related to fiber post cementation strategies), there were 8 crown debondings, 3 post fractures, and 3 tooth losses, with no statistically difference between groups (p = 0.701), with 77% for SRC and 82% for CRC. CONCLUSION Fiber post cementation strategies with conventional or self-adhesive resin cement presents similar tooth survival and success rates. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT01461239 CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Both adhesive cementation strategies led to high survival and success rates and are indicated for fiber post cementation, even after a long follow-up period (up to 106 months).
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Nagarkar S, Loguercio AD, Perdigão J. Evidence-based fact checking for selective procedures in restorative dentistry. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:475-488. [PMID: 36607490 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04832-z] [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: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Similar to other dental specialties, there are many clinical procedures in restorative dentistry that may or may not be supported by good evidence. Thus, the effectiveness of these procedures is uncertain. The aim of this paper is to reduce this knowledge gap by critically inspecting selective procedures in restorative dentistry and exploring if these well-established or widely advocated treatment modalities are necessary for improving treatment outcomes based on the best available evidence. MATERIALS AND METHODS A MEDLINE search was conducted to identify research on selective procedures while focusing on clinical trials and systematic reviews. Due to their practical relevance in the decision-making process, cost-effectiveness analyses were also included. RESULTS Mixed results were identified regarding the included interventions. Some procedures had adequate evidence supporting them while others were mostly based on beliefs. CONCLUSIONS A critical review of the available literature indicates that some common restorative procedures lack adequate support from high-quality research evidence. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This paper attempts to highlight the need to critically examine the scientific validity of traditional knowledge and techniques through the context of current research evidence. This will not only help generate consensus between educators, clinicians, and researchers regarding restorative procedures but will also lead to improved patient care and outcomes.
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- Sanket Nagarkar
- Park Dental Group, Minneapolis, MN, USA.,Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota, 515 SE Delaware St, 8-450 Moos Tower, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
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The Influence on Fracture Resistance of Different Composite Resins and Prefabricated Posts to Restore Endodontically Treated Teeth. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15010236. [PMID: 36616585 PMCID: PMC9823756 DOI: 10.3390/polym15010236] [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: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Recent formulations of resin-based composites have incorporated different combinations of materials. However, the mechanical and bonding behavior of these materials with intraradicular posts are unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of light-cure and dual-cure resin composite posts on the fracture resistance of endodontically-treated teeth. Materials and Methods: Ninety extracted human upper canines were selected and randomly divided into nine groups (n=10): (G1) endodontically treated teeth without endodontic posts; (G2) glass-fiber post cemented with glass-ionomer cement; (G3) endodontic post by dual-cure composite resin (Rebilda DC); (G4) endodontic post by dual-cure composite resin (Cosmecore); (G5) endodontic post by dual-cure composite resin (Bis-Core); (G6) endodontic post by light-cure composite resin; (G7) glass-fiber post customized with flowable composite resin; (G8) glass-fiber post cemented with light-cure composite resin; (G9) glass-fiber post cemented with self-adhesive resin cement. After the post insertion, all specimens were subjected to mechanical (250,000 cycles) and thermocycling (6000 cycles, 5 °C/55 °C) and immediate loading at 45 degrees in a universal testing machine until fracture. The data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and multiple comparisons using the Fisher LSD Method (p < 0 05). Results: The mean failure loads (±SD) for the groups ranged from 100.7 ± 22.6 N to 221.9 ± 48.9 N. The G1 group (without endodontic posts) had a higher fracture strength than all experimental groups (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Within the limitations, the light- and dual-cure post technique did not present lower fracture resistance values as compared to the conventional glass-fiber post.
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Bruhnke M, Beuer F, Böse MWH, Naumann M. Forced orthodontic extrusion to restore extensively damaged anterior and premolar teeth as abutments for single-crown restorations: Up to 5-year results from a pilot clinical study. J Prosthet Dent 2023; 129:61-68. [PMID: 36535882 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Clinical data on orthodontic extrusion to restore teeth deemed unrestorable because of their defect size are scarce. It remains unclear for which defects forced orthodontic extrusion and tooth retention is preferred to extraction. PURPOSE The purpose of this pilot clinical study was to investigate the survival, frequency, and type of complications of extensively damaged teeth requiring single-crown restorations after forced orthodontic extrusion. MATERIAL AND METHODS Participants were recruited from consecutive patients in need of restorative treatment of extensively damaged teeth at a university clinic. The teeth were orthodontically extruded to reestablish the biologic width and to ensure a 2-mm ferrule preparation before restoration. The primary endpoint was restoration success and survival. At recall, survival was defined as the tooth being in situ and success as a symptom-free tooth with an intact, caries-free restoration and with physiological pocket probing depths, no signs of intrusion, ankylosis, root resorption, or periapical radiolucency. Recalls were performed every 6 months; the outcome was assessed by radiographic and clinical evaluation after up to 5 years of clinical service. Quantitative parameters were described with mean values and standard deviations. RESULTS Thirty-four participants were assessed for eligibility and enrolled (mean ±standard deviation age: 53.4 ±18.9 years). Four participants were premature dropouts. Data were analyzed for 35 teeth in 30 participants. The amount of extrusion varied between 2 and 6 mm (mean ±standard deviation 3.4 ±0.9 mm). The mean duration of extrusion was 18.9 ±12.6 days and the mean duration of retention was 126.94 ±88.1 days. The mean ±standard deviation crown-to-root ratio after treatment was 0.8 ±0.1 (range: 0.5 to 1.0). Three participants exhibited orthodontic relapse before restoration. Teeth were successfully restored after repeated extrusion. After a mean observation period of 3.3 years (range: 1 to 5.2 years), 29 of 31 teeth were still in situ. Two teeth were fractured, and 4 participants were not available for recall. Thus, the survival rate was 94%. No resorption or periapical translucencies were observed radiographically. Clinical examinations revealed physiological probing depths and absence of ankyloses. One tooth presented with marginal bone loss. The most frequent type of complication was orthodontic relapse at recall (n=3). A total of 84% of teeth were considered a success. CONCLUSIONS Forced orthodontic extrusion allowed for the restoration of anterior and premolar teeth deemed as nonrestorable because of their defect size. Tooth retention of extensively damaged teeth and their use as abutments for single-crown restorations can be recommended.
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- Maria Bruhnke
- Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry and Craniomandibular Disorders, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt - Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.
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- Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry and Craniomandibular Disorders, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt - Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry and Craniomandibular Disorders, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry and Craniomandibular Disorders, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Chau RCW, Chong M, Thu KM, Chu NSP, Koohi-Moghadam M, Hsung RTC, McGrath C, Lam WYH. Artificial intelligence-designed single molar dental prostheses: A protocol of prospective experimental study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268535. [PMID: 35653388 PMCID: PMC9162350 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dental prostheses, which aim to replace missing teeth and to restore patients' appearance and oral functions, should be biomimetic and thus adopt the occlusal morphology and three-dimensional (3D) position of healthy natural teeth. Since the teeth of an individual subject are controlled by the same set of genes (genotype) and are exposed to mostly identical oral environment (phenotype), the occlusal morphology and 3D position of teeth of an individual patient are inter-related. It is hypothesized that artificial intelligence (AI) can automate the design of single-tooth dental prostheses after learning the features of the remaining dentition. MATERIALS AND METHODS This article describes the protocol of a prospective experimental study, which aims to train and to validate the AI system for design of single molar dental prostheses. Maxillary and mandibular dentate teeth models will be collected and digitized from at least 250 volunteers. The (original) digitized maxillary teeth models will be duplicated and processed by removal of right maxillary first molars (FDI tooth 16). Teeth models will be randomly divided into training and validation sets. At least 200 training sets of the original and the processed digitalized teeth models will be input into 3D Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) for training. Among the validation sets, tooth 16 will be generated by AI on 50 processed models and the morphology and 3D position of AI-generated tooth will be compared to that of the natural tooth in the original maxillary teeth model. The use of different GAN algorithms and the need of antagonist mandibular teeth model will be investigated. Results will be reported following the CONSORT-AI.
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- Reinhard Chun Wang Chau
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Computer Science, Chu Hai College of Higher Education, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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Lamu AN, Björkman L, Hamre HJ, Alræk T, Musial F, Robberstad B. Is amalgam removal in patients with medically unexplained physical symptoms cost-effective? A prospective cohort and decision modelling study in Norway. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0267236. [PMID: 35486640 PMCID: PMC9053791 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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There are many patients in general practice with health complaints that cannot be medically explained. Some of these patients attribute their health complaints to dental amalgam restorations. This study examined the cost-effectiveness of the removal of amalgam restorations in patients with medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) attributed to amalgam fillings compared to usual care, based on a prospective cohort study in Norway. Costs were determined using a micro-costing approach at the individual level. Health outcomes were documented at baseline and approximately two years later for both the intervention and the usual care using EQ-5D-5L. Quality adjusted life year (QALY) was used as a main outcome measure. A decision analytical model was developed to estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Both probabilistic and one-way sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the impact of uncertainty in costs and effectiveness. In patients who attribute health complaints to dental amalgam restorations and fulfil the inclusion and exclusion criteria, amalgam removal is associated with modest increase in costs at societal level as well as improved health outcomes. In the base-case analysis, the mean incremental cost per patient in the amalgam group was NOK 19 416 compared to the MUPS group, while mean incremental QALY was 0.119 with a time horizon of two years. Thus, the incremental costs per QALY of the intervention was NOK 162 680, which is usually considered cost effective in Norway. The estimated incremental cost per QALY decreased with increasing time horizon, and amalgam removal was found to be cost saving over both 5 and 10 years. This study provides insight into the costs and health outcomes associated with the removal of amalgam restorations in patients who attribute health complaints to dental amalgam fillings, which are appropriate instruments to inform health care priorities.
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- Admassu N. Lamu
- Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Section for Ethics and Health Economics, Department of Global Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Dental Biomaterials Adverse Reaction Unit, NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute for Applied Epistemology and Medical Methodology, University of Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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- National Research Center in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NAFKAM, Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- National Research Center in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NAFKAM, Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Section for Ethics and Health Economics, Department of Global Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Afrashtehfar KI, Moawad RA, F.-Eddin AW, Wang HL. Mandibular full-arch fixed prostheses supported by three-dental-implants: A protocol of an overview of reviews. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265491. [PMID: 35377903 PMCID: PMC8979460 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To minimize trauma and cost of treatment, oral health practitioners have successfully rehabilitated full arches by supporting the prostheses on four implants. However, there is no consensus whether less than four implants supporting full mandibular arches would provide similar clinical outcomes to other well-established all-on-four alternative. OBJECTIVE To identify, summarize, appraise, and compare the clinical outcomes evidence of three-implant fixed full-arch prostheses in completely edentulous mandibular patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This overview of systematic reviews (OoSRs) will include secondary synthesis studies (i.e., systematic reviews with or without a meta-analysis). A three-step search strategy will be conducted in MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, Web of Science (WoS Core Collection), and Google Scholar. Grey literature and a manual search in 12 specialized journals will also be conducted. Three independent reviewers will screen all retrieved articles for eligibility, extract data and assess the methodological quality of the included studies. The results will be presented as tables or narrative synthesis. The studies will be evaluated for risk of bias by ROBIS and methodology quality by the AMSTAR-2 tool. If new primary studies are identified, a meta-analysis will be conducted. Certainty of the evidence will be assessed to answer the following focused research question: In edentulous mandibular patients, what are the implant and prostheses clinical outcomes of three-implant fixed full-arch prostheses compared to other all-on-x solutions? DISCUSSION There are some systematic reviews about the use of fixed complete dental prostheses supported by three implants; however, their clinical outcomes related to the other all-on-four plus solutions are conflicting. So, an overview on this topic is required to provide recommendations. REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) ID#: CRD42021262175. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, United Kingdom.
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- Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar
- Evidence-Based Practice Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman City, Ajman Emirate, UAE
- Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research (CMBHSR), Ajman University, Dubai, City of Gold, UAE
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- Evidence-Based Practice Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman City, Ajman Emirate, UAE
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- Evidence-Based Practice Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman City, Ajman Emirate, UAE
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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Adequate adoption of evidence-based practice is deeply rooted in accessing methodological quality and completeness of systematic reviews and meta-analyses reporting. Nonetheless, this assumption might be flawed if the methodological quality assessment has not been properly conducted. Taking the former statement into consideration, this correspondence article encourages the improvement of future tertiary manuscripts, especially in the field of restorative dentistry. Thus, this article addresses an overview of reviews in restorative dentistry as an example of evaluating tertiary evidence for increasing the awareness of reviewers, authors, and readers.
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- Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar
- Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, Clinical Sciences Department, Ajman University, Ajman, P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Berne, BE, 3010, Switzerland
- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Dubai, City of Gold, United Arab Emirates
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- Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, Clinical Sciences Department, Ajman University, Ajman, P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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Ekuni D, Toyama N, Iwasaki Y, Morita M. New Method of Avoiding Underestimation of Caries Incidence and Its Association with Possible Risk Factors in Japanese University Students: A Prospective Cohort Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042490. [PMID: 35206677 PMCID: PMC8879269 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The objective of this three-year prospective cohort study was to investigate the association between a new definition of an increase in dental caries and risk factors in Japanese young adults. Data of Okayama University students who volunteered to undergo oral examinations and answer questionnaires in 2015 and 2018 were analyzed. The status of filled teeth and the status of occlusal/proximal surfaces of filled or decayed teeth were recorded. An increase in dental caries was defined as a change in the status of filled teeth and/or an increase in dental caries of occlusal and proximal surfaces. A total of 393 participants (18.2 ± 0.8 years) were analyzed. First and second molars showed a high prevalence of dental caries. Of the participants, 144 (36.6%) showed an increase in dental caries. In all the participants and in the females, the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) score and history of orthodontic treatment at baseline were significantly associated with an increase in dental caries (p < 0.05) in logistic regression analyses. In the males, the DMFT score and the daily frequency of snacking (≥2) at baseline were significantly associated with an increase in dental caries (p = 0.04). The DMFT score and history of orthodontic treatment at baseline can be risk factors for an increase in dental caries using the new definition in young adults.
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- Daisuke Ekuni
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (N.T.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (N.T.); (M.M.)
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- Health Service Center, Okayama University, 2-1-1, Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan;
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (N.T.); (M.M.)
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Reframing Perceptions in Restorative Dentistry: Evidence-Based Dentistry and Clinical Decision-Making. Int J Dent 2022; 2021:4871385. [PMID: 35003262 PMCID: PMC8741395 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4871385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objectives The worldwide interest of both dentists and patients in esthetic dentistry has affected decision-making in dental practice. The aim of this study was to investigate contemporary dental practice in restorative dentistry and the relationship between evidence-based dentistry in caries research and decision-making in clinical practice in restorative dentistry. Methods The study was conducted through a structured questionnaire distributed randomly at the Jordanian Dental Association registered dentists in Jordan. The questionnaire aimed to clarify the degree of knowledge and practice of evidence-based dentistry in caries research the dentists hold regarding clinical decision-making in restorative dentistry. Results The majority of the surveyed dentists (77%) treat teeth with irreversible pulpitis with root canal treatment rather than vital pulp therapy. 13.8% routinely insert a post and 23% routinely crown the tooth after root canal treatment regardless of the remaining tooth structure. Badly damaged teeth are treated with full crowns in 72% of the cases. Regarding Hollywood smile or smile makeover, the majority of dentists choose conservative approaches, and implants were the first choice to replace missing teeth for 93.8% of the surveyed dentists. Conclusion A higher degree of implementation of evidence-based dentistry in clinical decision-making was found in Prosthetic Dentistry than in Endodontics. Yet, the gap between evidence-based data and clinical practice needs bridging. More emphasis on communicating these data to educators to integrate them into the dental curriculum is a must.
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Llaquet M, Pascual A, Muñoz-Peñalver J, Abella Sans F. Periodontal and Periapical Outcomes of Surgical Extrusion: A Prospective Clinical Volumetric Study. J Endod 2021; 48:213-222. [PMID: 34848250 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Outcome predictors for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth mainly include cavity wall integrity and the presence of a 1.5-2 mm ferrule. However, in some clinical situations, the aforementioned predictors cannot be achieved. Three different techniques have been proposed to obtain an adequate ferrule respecting the supracrestal tissue attachment: surgical crown lengthening, orthodontic forced eruption, and surgical extrusion. There are little published prospective data evaluating periodontal changes after surgical extrusion. Therefore, the aims of this study were to report the outcome of surgical extrusion in single-rooted teeth, to digitally evaluate soft tissue volumetric changes after surgical extrusion, and to observe patient satisfaction regarding the treatment after a minimum of 1 year. METHODS This prospective clinical study was performed between 2017 and 2020. Thirteen patients referred for surgical extrusion met the following inclusion criteria: nonsmokers; systemically healthy with at least 1 straight, single-rooted tooth with an insufficient ferrule; a favorable tooth crown-to-root ratio, and no periodontal pathology. Preoperative clinical variables included patient age, sex and phenotype, tooth number, tooth mobility, crown-to-root ratio, gingival index (GI), probing pocket depths at 6 sites, bleeding on probing (BOP), and mesial and distal interproximal papillae volume. Surgical extrusion was performed by a single operator who completed the root canal treatment/retreatment and restored the teeth with a crown. One year later, all patients were controlled, and the following variables were recorded: tooth mobility, crown-to-root ratio, GI, pocket depth, BOP, interproximal papillae aspect, soft tissue rebound, periapical healing, marginal bone loss, and patient-reported outcome measures of the treatment. All variables were analyzed using a descriptive method (mean, %). The Wilcoxon test was used to evaluate pre- and postoperative clinical parameters at a significance level of .05. RESULTS At a mean follow-up period of 18.8 months, no teeth were extracted. Compared with preoperative GI and BOP, a significant reduction was observed at 1 year after surgery. Likewise, no significant differences in probing depths were shown, and only 1 tooth presented a type 2 mobility. The mean soft tissue rebound was -0.46 ± 0.69 mm. Overall, no significant interproximal papillae height loss was observed.Apical lesions were completely healed after surgery. The tooth crown-to-root ratio was favorable in all cases before extrusion, whereas in 3 cases it was appropriate (1 = 1), and only 1 case presented >25% of marginal bone loss during the follow-up period. The reported success rate was 92.3%, and patients were generally satisfied with the outcome. CONCLUSIONS Surgical extrusion of single-rooted teeth was successful with minimal or no soft tissue loss, and patients were satisfied with the surgical procedure and the esthetic result.
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- Marc Llaquet
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Periodontology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Periodontology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Jukka L, Hannu V, Ellinoora R, Laura J, Ritva N, Vuokko A. The survival time of restorations is shortened in patients with dry mouth. J Dent 2021; 113:103794. [PMID: 34481930 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this retrospective data collection study was to determine the effect size of dry mouth on the survival of restorations and teeth. METHODS The data were collected from the electronic patient files of City of Oulu Public Dental Services (Finland). Study population consisted of 71 dry mouth patients and 142 control patients. The survival of 3208 restorations were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival curves and multivariate Cox regression analysis with shared frailty for patients. Separate analyses were performed for the survival of the teeth. RESULTS The hazard ratio of restorations in dry mouth patients was 2.08 (95% CI: 1.65-2.63) compared to the control patients. For the dry mouth patients, the fixed prosthetic crowns outlasted composite fillings of all sizes, but the difference increased concomitantly with the filling size. The dry mouth patients had hazard ratio of 1.98 (95% CI: 1.02-3.82) for tooth extractions compared to the control patients. The teeth with fixed prosthetic crowns outlasted the teeth with direct restorative materials. CONCLUSIONS The survival time of restorations and teeth are severely shortened in patients with dry mouth. Especially the survival time of the large composites is short in dry mouth patients whereas fixed prosthetic crowns have acceptable survival time also in dry mouth patients. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE When informing a dry mouth patient on the expected survival of a restoration or tooth, one should take into account that dry mouth patients´ restorations and teeth have severely shortened survival time.
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- Leinonen Jukka
- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Hansine Hansens veg 18, 9019 Tromsø, Norway; Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Aapistie 3, 90220 Oulu, Finland.
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- Northern Finland Birth Cohorts, Arctic Biobank, Infrastructure for Population Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Aapistie 5, 90220 Oulu, Finland.
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- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Aapistie 3, 90220 Oulu, Finland.
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- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Aapistie 3, 90220 Oulu, Finland.
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- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Aapistie 3, 90220 Oulu, Finland.
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- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Aapistie 3, 90220 Oulu, Finland; Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Kajaanintie 50, 90220 Oulu, Finland.
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Pires A, Poletto-Neto V, Chisini LA, Schwendicke F, Pereira-Cenci T. Post-retained Restorations: A Cost-minimization Analysis Nested in a Randomized Clinical Trial. Oper Dent 2021; 46:255-262. [PMID: 34192327 DOI: 10.2341/20-056-c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess four post-retained restorative strategies for endodontically treated teeth using cost-minimization analysis. METHODS AND MATERIALS The cost-minimization analysis was based on primary data from a randomized clinical trial and followed the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS) guidelines. Two hundred twenty-five teeth (141 patients) restored using four strategies-teeth with ferrules+ restored with either glass fiber posts or direct composite or crowns, and teeth without ferrules- restored with either glass fiber or cast metal posts with crowns-were evaluated annually between 2009 and 2018. Initial costs and incremental costs per year were calculated. Survival curves were created using the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test. Kruskal-Wallis analysis was followed by Dunn's test, which was used to compare restorative treatments, with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS Initial costs were greater for cast metal posts without crowns (US$153.14). Glass fiber posts with composite (US$27.11) were least costly; the most failures occurred in this group, but they were primarily repairable restoration fractures. The number of extractions, and thus cost, was greater for glass fiber posts with crowns. The mean annual cost was significantly lower for teeth restored with composite (p<0.001). Ferrule presence did not significantly impact annual costs. CONCLUSIONS The use of glass fiber posts and direct composite incurred significantly lower annual costs than did other alternatives involving crowns or metal posts.
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Fransson H, Bjørndal L, Frisk F, Dawson V, Landt K, Isberg PE, EndoReCo, Kvist T. Factors Associated with Extraction following Root Canal Filling in Adults. J Dent Res 2021; 100:608-614. [PMID: 33402028 PMCID: PMC8138334 DOI: 10.1177/0022034520982962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Essentially, root fillings are performed to preserve natural teeth. Over time, however, some root-filled teeth will inevitably be extracted. The aim of this historical prospective cohort study in the adult Swedish population was to identify factors associated with extractions within 5 y of registration of a root filling. The cohort consisted of all those whose root fillings had been reported to the tax-funded Swedish Social Insurance Agency (SSIA) in 2009. Demographic data on the individuals registered with a root filling (sex, age, country of birth, disposable income, educational level, and marital status) were received from Statistics Sweden or the SSIA. Dental care setting, tooth type, and any registration of subsequent restorations within 6 mo were received from the SSIA. Multivariable regression analysis was used, and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. In total, 216,764 individuals had been registered with at least 1 root filling. Individuals (n = 824) without complete data were excluded from the analyses. After 5 y, 9.3% of the root-filled teeth had been registered as extracted. Logistic regression analysis found significant associations for all variables except country of birth, disposable income, and educational level. The highest odds ratios for extractions were associated with the type of restoration: teeth with no registration of any restoration and teeth with a direct restoration combined with a post were 3 times more likely to undergo extraction than teeth restored with an indirect restoration combined with a post and core. Overall, high odds ratios for extractions were associated with any type of composite restoration, including composite fillings and crowns combined with or without any post. In summary, after root filling in the Swedish adult population, several individual- and tooth-specific variables were associated with extraction. The reasons for the extractions remain to be studied further.
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- H. Fransson
- Department of Endodontics, Malmö
University, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Endodontology, University
of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Section of Clinical Oral Microbiology,
Cariology and Endodontics, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Endodontology, University
of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Institute for Postgraduate Dental
Education, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Endodontics, Malmö
University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Endodontics, Malmö
University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Statistics, Lund
University School of Economics and Management, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Endodontic Research Collaboration in
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- Department of Endodontology, University
of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Bomfim DI, Rahim NM, Austin RS. Biomechanical planning for minimally invasive indirect restorations. Br Dent J 2020; 229:425-429. [PMID: 33037362 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-020-2170-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This paper explores the planning and execution of indirect partial-coverage restorations and will outline practical recommendations for maximising the outcomes for minimally invasive (MI) approaches to indirect restorations, with a special focus on vital teeth, endodontically-treated teeth and worn dentitions. Throughout the paper, the supporting evidence for each rationale for partial-coverage restorations will be considered, as well as the risks and benefits of adopting an MI approach to indirect restorations.
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- Deborah I Bomfim
- Restorative Dentistry, UCLH Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, 47-49 Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6DG, UK
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- King's College London, Prosthodontics, Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, UK.
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Afrashtehfar KI, Katsoulis J, Koka S, Igarashi K. Single versus splinted short implants at sinus augmented sites: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2020; 122:303-310. [PMID: 33002610 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2020.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This review primarily evaluated the success, survival and failure rates of implants shorter than 10 mm restored with single-unit or splinted fixed dental prostheses in maxillary sinus augmented sites. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two reviewers independently performed the systematic search of electronic databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE and CENTRAL, up to September 2019 with no language restriction. A supplemental hand search consisted of screening 13 journals. The inclusion criteria were: primary studies reporting implant, prosthetic and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) of extra-short and short implants placed in conjunction with sinus floor elevation in partially dentate patients, restored with single- and splinted-crowns for direct comparison, with a minimal 1-year follow-up. Weighted arithmetic mean (WAM) of the implant survival was performed according to the type of prosthesis. This was confirmed by using Review Manager software to perform meta-analysis. RESULTS Two observational studies reporting on 106 tapered, press-fit, sintered porous-surfaced implants with a length ranging from 5 mm to 9 mm were included in this systematic review. Of these, 20 and 86 implants were restored with single and splinted prostheses, respectively. The risk ratio (RR) was 1.16 (95% CI: .31-4.30, p = .58, I² = 0%) for individually restored implants failure when compared to splinted implants, indicating that short dental implants restored with single crowns could have a 16% higher possibility of failure if compared to implants with splinted crowns. The heterogeneity value was not statistically significative (p = .58). No statistical difference in the implant survival rate of the two types of analysed prostheses was observed after WAM (p= .923). The level of evidence for the included studies ranged from low (4) to fair (2B). CONCLUSION Similar clinical outcomes up to a 9-year follow-up were observed in single and splinted porous-surfaced implants shorter than 10 mm located in sites with sinus lift. However, the conclusion shall be interpreted with caution due to the level of evidence and limited number of included studies included in this systematic review.
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- Kelvin I Afrashtehfar
- Department of Reconstructive Dentistry & Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland; Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland; Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, 346 Ajman City, UAE; Department of Restorative Dentistry, Edinburgh Dental Institute, University of Edinburgh, College of Medicine and Veterinary, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9HA, UK; Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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- Department of Reconstructive Dentistry & Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland; Department of Preventive & Restorative Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, US; Advanced Prosthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; MIT Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Department of Reconstructive Dentistry & Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland; Department of Life Science Dentistry, The Nippon Dental University, Niigata 951-8580, Japan
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Freiberg A, Wienke A, Bauer L, Niedermaier A, Führer A. Dental Care for Asylum-Seekers in Germany: A Retrospective Hospital-Based Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17082672. [PMID: 32295091 PMCID: PMC7215588 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background: The growing immigration to Germany led to more patients whose medical needs are divergent from those of the domestic population. In the field of dental health care there is a debate about how well the German health system is able to meet the resulting challenges. Data on asylum-seekers' dental health is scarce. This work is intended to reduce this data gap. Methods: We conducted this retrospective observational study in Halle (Saale), Germany. We included all persons who were registered with the social welfare office (SWO) in 2015 and received dental treatments. From the medical records, we derived information such as complaints, diagnoses, and treatments. Results: Out of 4107 asylum-seekers, the SWO received a bill for 568 people. On average, there were 1.44 treatment cases (95%-CI: 1.34-1.55) and 2.53 contacts with the dentist per patient (95%-CI: 2.33-2.74). Among those, the majority went to the dentist because of localized (43.2%, 95%-CI: 38.7-47.7) and non-localized pain (32.0%, 95%-CI: 27.8-36.2). The most widespread diagnosis was caries (n = 469, 98.7%, 95%-CI: 97.7-99.7). Conclusion: The utilization of dental care is lower among asylum-seekers than among regularly insured patients. We assume that the low prevalence rates in our data indicate existing access barriers to the German health care system.
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Clinical performance of zirconia implants: A meta-review. J Prosthet Dent 2019; 123:419-426. [PMID: 31451193 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2019] [Revised: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The clinical effectiveness of zirconia implants as an alternative to titanium implants is still controversial. PURPOSE The purpose of this analysis was to identify and evaluate systematic reviews reporting on the clinical outcomes of zirconia implants for oral rehabilitation. MATERIAL AND METHODS An electronic search was undertaken on MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Oral Health Reviews databases up to December 24, 2018, without language restriction. Eligible reviews were screened and assessed. The eligibility criteria were systematic reviews or meta-analyses, implant survival rate, implant success, marginal bone loss, peri-implant soft tissue status, and biologic and functional complications of zirconia implants. Two review authors independently evaluated the quality assessment of the secondary studies by applying the Assessing the Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) tool. RESULTS Nine reviews fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were evaluated. Seven reviews were classified as moderate and 2 as high quality. The overall AMSTAR's quality of these reports was moderate. In the primary studies contained in these reviews, zirconia implant clinical outcomes were found to be similar or inferior to those for titanium implants. The few primary clinical studies contained in these reviews were not homogeneous among each other, presented poor methodology, and only offered promising short-term outcomes due to the lack of long-term follow-ups. CONCLUSIONS Based on this meta-review, in spite of short-term promising results of zirconia implants, evidence with long term is lacking.
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Abu‐Awwad M. Dentists' decisions regarding the need for cuspal coverage for endodontically treated and vital posterior teeth. Clin Exp Dent Res 2019; 5:326-335. [PMID: 31452943 PMCID: PMC6704031 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objectives Deciding when cuspal coverage is needed for posterior teeth is considered a challenge for dentists. The aims were to assess dentists' decision making regarding the need for cuspal coverage for vital teeth (VT) and endodontically treated teeth (ETT) with varying amounts of tooth structure loss and to identify clinical situations of dissimilarity and uncertainty in decision making. Materials and Methods A random sample of 182 dentists were invited to participate in the survey. The survey included photos of 13 posterior teeth: six VT and seven ETT. The clinical situations selected were based on a hypothetical scale of typodont teeth with ascending amounts of tooth structure loss. A brief description of each situation was provided. Each dentist was asked to decide whether cuspal coverage is needed, not needed, or unsure. Descriptive analyses using SPSS were conducted. Seventy-five percent was chosen as a cutoff point for assessing similarity in decision making. The unsure answer reflected uncertainty. Associations were assessed using chi-square test. Results One hundred twenty dentists participated (65.9% response rate, 70 females). Median for years of experience was 3.5 (interquartile range 1.1-10.8). Analyses revealed a similarity percentage of <75% in decision making among dentists for six clinical situations: four VT and two ETT. More similarity was observed for situations at both ends of the scale with minimal and severe amounts of tooth structure loss and more for ETT than for VT. The highest percentages of uncertainty were more for VT than for ETT. Clinical conditions of VT were more likely to receive the "not sure" decision compared with those of ETT (χ2, P < .001). No association was detected with gender (χ2, P = .509) or years of experience (χ2, P = .223). Conclusions Dissimilarity and uncertainty in deciding when cuspal coverage is needed were observed especially for VT and teeth with a moderate amount of structure loss.
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- Motasum Abu‐Awwad
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of DentistryUniversity of JordanAmmanJordan
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Gulabivala K, Ng YL. Value of root-filled teeth in maintaining a functional dentition for life. Br Dent J 2019; 226:769-784. [DOI: 10.1038/s41415-019-0313-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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An online tool that provides access to evidence-based literature on dental restorations: www.crownorfill.com. J Prosthet Dent 2017; 118:696-697. [PMID: 28461049 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2017] [Revised: 01/31/2017] [Accepted: 02/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Del Monte S, Afrashtehfar KI, Emami E, Abi Nader S, Tamimi F. Lay preferences for dentogingival esthetic parameters: A systematic review. J Prosthet Dent 2017; 118:717-724. [PMID: 28870541 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2017] [Revised: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/28/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM An objective definition of the characteristics that render a smile esthetically acceptable in the eye of laypeople is lacking. PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review was to identify, appraise, and synthesize the available evidence on the opinion of laypeople regarding the dentogingival characteristics that render a smile esthetically acceptable. The evidence was collected by surveying with standardized digitally modified smile images. MATERIAL AND METHODS Four databases were used to search English language studies published between January 1996 and December 2015. This was complemented by a manual search of 8 dental journals. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, 2 independent reviewers extracted the relevant characteristics of lay evaluators, the images evaluated, and the outcomes measure. Included studies were assessed in agreement with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement. Outcomes were treated as a continuous variable, and when more than 1 article provided information on a parameter, the weighted arithmetic mean was calculated. RESULTS After 8851 articles were screened, 20 studies were included. Those studies addressed 20 different dentogingival esthetic parameters. The total number of participants interviewed was 3107. According to the Olmos classification, 6 studies had a high level of quality, and 14 studies had a moderate level of quality. The 2 reviewers agreed on all the quality assessments. In the articles reviewed, central incisors clearly played a key role in smile esthetics. Almost all dental, gingival, and occlusal parameters are related to the proportion, shape, and position of central incisors and their relation to the adjacent dental structures. CONCLUSIONS The present review provides the estimated thresholds of tolerability and ideal values of smile parameters determined by laypeople. This may guide clinicians in evidence-based diagnosis and the planning of dental esthetic treatments.
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- Stefano Del Monte
- Private practice, London, UK; and Former Visiting Student, Division of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Implant Fellow, Department of Reconstructive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Berne, Switzerland; and Research Associate, Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division Director and Associate Professor, Division of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Associate Professor, Division of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
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Demarco FF, Collares K, Correa MB, Cenci MS, Moraes RRD, Opdam NJ. Should my composite restorations last forever? Why are they failing? Braz Oral Res 2017; 31:e56. [PMID: 28902236 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2017.vol31.0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Composites resins have become the first choice for direct anterior and posterior restorations. The great popularity is related to their esthetic appearance and reduced need of sound tissue removal as compared with former treatments. Several studies have demonstrated that composite restorations may last long in clinical service. In this review we discuss the factors playing a role on the long-term longevity. Composite restorations have demonstrated a good clinical performance with annual failure rates varying from 1% to 3% in posterior teeth and 1% to 5% in anterior teeth. Factors related to the patients such as caries risk and occlusal stress risk, in addition to socioeconomic factors, may affect the survival significantly. Characteristics of the clinical operators, particularly their decision making when it comes to observing or approaching an existing restoration, are decisive for longevity. Cavity features such as the number of restored walls, composite volume, and presence of endodontic treatment are of major importance and may dictate the service time of the restorative approach. The choice of restorative composite seems to have a minor effect on longevity provided that appropriate technical procedures are used. The main reasons for failure in posterior teeth are secondary caries and fracture (restoration or tooth/restoration), while in anterior teeth esthetic concerns are the main reasons leading to restoration failures. Composite resin restorations can be considered a reliable treatment as long as both the professional and the patient are aware of the factors involved in restoration failures.
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- Flávio Fernando Demarco
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas - Unipel, School of Dentistry, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pelotas - Unipel, School of Dentistry, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pelotas - Unipel, School of Dentistry, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pelotas - Unipel, School of Dentistry, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pelotas - Unipel, School of Dentistry, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Del Fabbro M, Afrashtehfar KI, Corbella S, El-Kabbaney A, Perondi I, Taschieri S. In Vivo and In Vitro Effectiveness of Rotary Nickel-Titanium vs Manual Stainless Steel Instruments for Root Canal Therapy: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Evid Based Dent Pract 2017; 18:59-69. [PMID: 29478682 DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2017] [Revised: 08/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files compared to stainless-steel (SST) hand files. METHODS An electronic search was performed on Medline, EMBASE, CENTRAL and Scopus databases up to February 2016. An additional hand searching was performed in 13 journals. The studies were classified according to study type and the outcome variables. Two reviewers independently applied eligibility criteria, extracted data, and three reviewers independently assessed the quality of the evidence of each included study according to The Cochrane Collaboration's procedures. A meta-analysis was performed whenever it was possible. RESULTS The electronic and hand search strategies yielded 1155 references of studies after removal of duplicates. Four clinical studies (two prospective and two retrospective studies) and 18 in vitro studies (on extracted teeth) were included for the qualitative synthesis after full-text evaluation of the eligible studies. The overall level of methodological quality of the studies included can be considered inadequate. Only one clinical study was judged at low risk of bias, whereas most non-clinical studies had a low risk of bias. Three meta-analyses, based on a very limited number of studies, could be performed. Each meta-analysis contained two studies. Of these, one meta-analysis was based on clinical studies. CONCLUSIONS The results of this systematic review suggested that NiTi rotary instruments were associated with lower canal transportation and apical extrusion when compared to SST hand files, whereas both groups had similar outcomes in terms of success of therapy, amount of residual bacteria, and cleansing ability after treatment. However, due to the limited evidence available, these results should be interpreted with caution. Consequently, more randomized control trials using standardized protocols are needed in order to provide more solid recommendations.
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- Massimo Del Fabbro
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi IRCCS, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Division of Oral Health and Society Research, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Division of Prosthodontics and Dental Geriatrics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi IRCCS, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Conservative Dentistry and Endodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi IRCCS, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi IRCCS, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Data sourcesPubMed, Embase, OvidSP, Web of Science, Cochrane and CINAHL databases were searched up to February 2015 with no language restrictions.Study selectionTwo review authors independently assessed tiles and abstracts of the retrieved case-control, cohorts and cross-sectional studies. For the studies to have been included in the meta-analysis, they must have included the total number of hockey players reporting at least one dentofacial injury, the total number of these injuries compared with other types of injuries and quantitative data on characteristics of dentofacial injuries. Recreational and competitive elite level were included.Data extraction and synthesisThe included studies fell into three categories, related to dentofacial injury, mouthguard use or both, and their quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). A random effects model was used to calculate the overall effect size when appropriate; if not, then pooled prevalence was reported. Binary variables were used in order to express the results as Mantel-Haenszel pooled prevalence odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and a p-value of the overall effect. To compare the between-studies differences, a χ2 test was used. The heterogeneity across the studies was evaluated using the I2.ResultsEleven studies were included: six related to dentofacial injury, one related to mouthguard use and four to both. The numbers of field hockey players who presented at least one dentofacial injury was 12.7% (95% CI 8.5% to 17.0%) and 45.2% (95% CI 39.3% to 51.0%) in junior/senior players and elite players, respectively. There were no significant differences with respect to sex. After 2000, 84.5% (95% CI 69.3% to 99.7%) of players regularly wore mouthguards, whereas only 31.4% (95% CI 22.7% to 40.1%) wore mouthguards previous to 2000. The mouthguards were commonly depicted as unnecessary and uncomfortable by players.ConclusionsDentofacial trauma poses a serious problem in field hockey, but a considerable number of players still do not regularly wear mouthguards. The likelihood is that if mouthguard usage were higher, fewer dentofacial injuries would occur during field hockey games and in training.Source of fundingNone declared.
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Afrashtehfar KI, Assery MK. From dental science to clinical practice: Knowledge translation and evidence-based dentistry principles. Saudi Dent J 2017; 29:83-92. [PMID: 28725125 PMCID: PMC5503095 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2017.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2016] [Accepted: 02/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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It has been claimed that in order to decrease the gap between what we know and what we do, research findings must be translated from knowledge to action. Such practices better enable dentists to make evidence-based decisions instead of personal ideas and judgments. To this end, this literature review aims to revisit the concepts of knowledge translation and evidence-based dentistry (EBD) and depict their role and influence within dental education. It addresses some possible strategies to facilitate knowledge translation (KT), encourage dental students to use EBD principles, and to encourage dental educators to create an environment in which students become self-directed learners. It concludes with a call to develop up-to-date and efficient online platforms that could grant dentists better access to EBD sources in order to more efficiently translate research evidence into the clinic.
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- Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar
- Department for Reconstructive Dentistry & Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Oral Health & Research Division, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Corresponding author at: Department of Reconstructive Dentistry & Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Rm C305, Freiburgstrasse 7, CH-3010 Bern, Berne, Switzerland. Fax: +41 31 632 49 33.Department of Reconstructive Dentistry & GerodontologySchool of Dental MedicineFaculty of MedicineUniversity of BernRm C305, Freiburgstrasse 7CH-3010 BernBerneSwitzerland
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- Deanship for Post Graduate and Scientific Research, Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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