Journal of Dentistry

1. Influence of 3D-printed, milled and pressed lithium disilicate on the bond strength to two resin cements: an in vitro study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105747 | Unkovskiy, Alexey; Diken Türksayar, Almira Ada; Beuer, Florian;...
   AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the influence of manufacturing method on the bond strength between heat-pressed, milled, and 3D-printed lithium disilicate using both conventional multi-step dual-cure resin composite and self-adhesive resin cement...

2. Navigating the dual burden of dental and periodontal care in individuals who also smoke: an expert review

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105744 | Kowalski, Jan; La Rosa, Giusy Rita Maria; Di Stefano, Andrea;...
   AbstractObjectivesSmoking poses a significant challenge to oral health, particularly in individuals with dental and periodontal disease. This expert review explores the dual burden of managing periodontal and dental care in smokers, emphasizing th...

3. Microbiological profile of molars with advanced furcation defects before and after surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatment: A pilot randomized controlled trial

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105746 | Santamaria, P.; Bahal, P.; Ghuman, M.;...
   AbstractObjectivesTo describe the microbiological composition of subgingival dental plaque of class III periodontal furcation-involved defects (FI) after surgical or non-surgical periodontal therapy. MethodsTwenty participants contributed with a c...

4. Accuracy of clinical photography for the detection of dental caries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105737 | Ku, Jason Chi-Kit; Mao, Kaijing; Wang, Feifei;...
   AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the accuracy of visual caries detection using clinical photographs in comparison with visual clinical intraoral examination for the detection of dental caries. DataThis review followed PRISMA-DTA guidelines and was reg...

5. Salivary proteins-enhanced antimicrobial photodynamic therapy: Overcoming three distinct cultures of resistant mixed biofilms

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105778 | Dias, Luana Mendonça; Paul, Promi; Pavarina, Ana Claudia;...
   AbstractBackgroundDenture stomatitis is frequently associated with biofilm formation by Candida albicans, which can coexist with Streptococcus mutans. Current treatments face several limitations, including the emergence of resistant strains and th...

6. Impact of modifications on the characteristics of salivary pellicle on dental hard tissue: a scoping review

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105779 | Câmara, João Victor Frazão; Schestakow, Anton; Hannig, Matthias
   AbstractObjectivesThe salivary pellicle regulates interfacial events on dental surfaces and is a promising target for modification to improve dental health. This scoping review systematically examines substances that modify the pellicle, evaluatin...

7. “Chew on This: Oral health is associated with cognitive function among Canadians enrolled in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging”

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105720 | Bhoopathi Haricharan, Praveen; Feine, Jocelyne; Juwara, Lamin;...
   Highlights•Chewing difficulty is a risk factor for cognitive decline in older adults. •Perceived oral health status doesn't appear to have a clear link to cognitive impairment. •The study draws on robust cognitive assessments from a large Canadian...

8. Accuracy of robot and template systems in implant cases: A retrospective non-randomized controlled study

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105736 | Luo, Yilin; Yu, Muqiao; Li, Bolin;...
   AbstractObjectivesThis clinical study aimed to compare the accuracy of implant placement obtained using a robotic system and a full-guide template in patients with dentition defects. Materials and MethodsA total of 188 implants were placed in 130...

9. Biomimetic mineralization effect of a self-etch adhesive loaded with amorphous fluorinated calcium phosphate nanoparticles

   Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105743 | Liang, Bing; Chen, Xiaolu; Sun, Yi;...
   AbstractObjectivesThe study investigated the biomimetic mineralization effect of a self-etch adhesive loaded with amorphous fluorinated calcium phosphate (AFCP) nanoparticles. MethodsIn this study, fluoride was applied to synthesize AFCP nanoparti...

10. ChatIOS: Improving automatic 3-dimensional tooth segmentation via GPT-4V and multimodal pre-training

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105755 | Wu, Yongjia; Zhang, Yun; Wu, Yange;...
    Highlights•ChatIOS integrates the strengths of both large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs) to promote 3D IOS data analysis. •Multimodal pre-training enhances the understanding of 3D IOS data. •GPT-4 V generates detailed des...

11. Biocompatibility and periodontal regenerative potential of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles from Portunus Sanguinolentus Shells: A crystallographic, morphological, and molecular gene expression analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105762 | Sharon V, Maria; Malaiappan, Sankari
    Highlights•Eco-Friendly Hydroxyapatite Synthesis: High-purity hydroxyapatite (HA) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized from Portunus sanguinolentus crab shells using a sustainable and cost-effective wet chemical method, promoting waste valo...

12. Is at-home bleaching more effective on the upper arch than the lower arch? A prospective cohort study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105729 | Pereira-Lores, Patricia; Gancedo-Gancedo, Tania; Martín-Biedma, Benjamín;...
    AbstractObjectiveTeeth bleaching is one of the most popular aesthetic dental treatments, uses to address both extrinsic and intrinsic tooth discoloration. However, variations in bleaching efficacy between the upper and lower dental arches are comm...

13. Effect of aging on optical behavior and color of 3D printing resin-based dental restorative materials

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105734 | Pérez, María M.; Espinar, Cristina; Pecho, Oscar E.;...
    Highlights•Effect of aging on optical behavior and color of 3D printing resins was assessed. •Unacceptable color changes was observerd after aging. •Aging caused significant changes on the optical behavior of R %, T %, S, K, RI and X∞. •Printing o...

14. From inconsistent annotations to ground truth: Aggregation strategies for annotations of proximal carious lesions in dental imagery

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105728 | Klein, Vanessa; Büttner, Martha; Göstemeyer, Gerd;...
    AbstractObjectivesAnnotating carious lesions on images is challenging. For artificial intelligence (AI) applications, the aggregation of heterogeneous multi-examiner annotations into one single annotation ( e.g. via majority voting, MV) is usually...

15. Evaluation of the impact of periodontitis susceptibility on perI-implant marginal bone level changes: A longitudinal retrospective study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105757 | Ayyildiz, Halil; Eken, Seyma; Terzioglu, Ali Gokalp;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the association between periodontitis susceptibility and peri‑implant marginal bone level changes (ΔMBL), according to the new periodontal disease classification system. MethodsA total of 109...

16. Beyond hydrodynamics: The role of ion channels in dentine hypersensitivity

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105745 | Sun, Yutong; Sanders, Anna M.; Pashley, David H.;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis review examined the roles of ion channels in dentine hypersensitivity (DH), highlighting their contributions to pain perception and intercellular communication between odontoblasts and afferent sensory neurons. BackgroundDen...

17. Non-surgical management of peri-implantitis with photodynamic therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical parameters and biomarkers

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105680 | Srinivasan, Murali; Kamnoedboon, Porawit; Nantanapiboon, Dusit;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical and biomarker outcomes of photodynamic therapy (PDT) as an adjunct to non-surgical mechanical debridement (MD) in the management of peri‑implantitis, and to compare its efficacy to MD alone or other non-su...

18. Craniofacial and airway morphometry assessment in moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (MS-OSA)

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105713 | Riachy, Moussa; Eid, Hind
    Upper airway collapsibility is influenced by anatomical factors, including craniofacial structures such as neck adiposity and tongue and palatine position [ 1, 2]. Given the importance of dentofacial morphology in airway patency, we highlight the...

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20. In vitro evaluation of six intraoral scanners for cone beam computed tomography data registration in robotic-assisted implant surgery: Impact of scanning experience

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105684 | Zhao, Wenbo; Wang, Yiming; Ma, Junchi;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study evaluated the accuracy of intraoral scanning (IOS) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) data registration (ICR) in robotic computer-assisted implant surgery (r-CAIS) using six different intraoral scanners, consider...

21. Comparison of injection pain levels using conventional and computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery systems in pediatric dentistry: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105770 | Shirani, Mohammadjavad; Looha, Mehdi Azizmohammad; Emami, Maryam
    Highlights•CCLAD should not be routinely used for anesthesia injections in dentistry. •When conventional IANB is the available method, CCLAD may reduce injection pain. •Blinding children during CCLAD significantly enhances its effectiveness. •Futu...

22. Comparison of deep learning models for facial attractiveness assessment on 3D photos

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105735 | Hu, Jieqiong; Wang, Chunhong; Qu, Qinyuan;...
    AbstractObjectivesConvolutional neural networks (CNNs) have demonstrated remarkable success in orthodontics. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and precision of several prominent CNN models for evaluating the facial attractiveness in Chines...

23. 48-month comperative evaluation of a novel glass ionomer cement and a resin composite in restoring non-carious cervical lesions of patients with systemic diseases: A randomized clinical trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105726 | Meral, Ece; Oz, Fatma Dilsad; Ergin, Esra;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis randomized clinical trial evaluated the 48-month clinical performance of a glass ionomer cement (GIC) and a resin composite (RC) in restoring non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) in patients with systemic diseases. MethodsA s...

24. Cross-sectional pilot study of relationships between specific oral bacteria and acute respiratory failure requiring intensive care unit admission

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105724 | Nishi, Hiromi; Ohta, Kouji; Ohshimo, Shinichiro;...
    AbstractObjectivesAcute respiratory failure (ARF) is a severe condition requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder caused by periodontal bacteria, though it is unknown whether specific per...

25. A novel protocol for evaluating and classifying tooth preparations being scanned by using intraoral scanners: A critical review of how tooth preparation factors affect intraoral scanning accuracy

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105740 | Revilla-León, Marta; Gómez-Polo, Miguel; Sallorenzo, Alessandro;...
    AbstractObjectivesTo describe the tooth preparation-related factors that reduce the accuracy of intraoral scanners (IOSs) and present a novel protocol for examining and classifying tooth preparation/s being scanned by using an IOS to identify poss...

26. Robotics in endodontics: A comprehensive scoping review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105741 | Adil, Abdul Habeeb; Snigdha, Niher Tabassum; Fareed, Mohammad;...
    AbstractBackgroundRobotics in endodontics enhances precision, efficiency, and treatment success through AI, haptic feedback, and autonomous systems. Despite its potential, adoption is limited by cost, accessibility limitations, and training barrie...

27. Teaching repair versus replacement of direct composite resin restorations: A cross-sectional study across dental schools in Malaysia

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105765 | Daood, Umer; Sidhu, Preena; Sultan, Omer Sheriff;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the teaching of repair versus the replacement of defective direct composite resin restorations in undergraduate curricula in Malaysian dental schools. MethodsA 24-item validated questionnaire, including closed and o...

28. Evaluation of graft stability and osteogenesis after mandibular reconstruction with preservation of inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle: A retrospective cohort study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105742 | Xu, Qingyu; Wei, Xiang; Huo, Liang;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe utility of the inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle for bone remodeling after mandible reconstruction is still unclear. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle preservation on...

29. A dentin hypersensitivity treatment using photothermal mineralizing nanoparticles

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105763 | Huang, Ying; Gan, Junxian; Yang, Xirui;...
    AbstractObjectiveDentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a prevalent oral condition characterized by sharp, transient pain due to exposed dentin tubules. Current treatments, such as adhesives and desensitizing agents, often provide only temporary relief a...

30. Effect of manufacturing trinomial and preparation design on the fabrication and fit accuracy of additively and subtractively manufactured resin-based overlay restorations

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105687 | Dede, Doğu Ömür; Zeller, Daniela Karolina; Demirel, Münir;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of the manufacturing trinomial (technology, printer, and resin) and preparation design on the fabrication and fit accuracy (trueness and precision) of additively manufactured (AM) resin-based overlays compar...

31. A narrative review of the factors that affect the mechanical properties of polymer-infiltrated ceramics used for dental restorations

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105732 | Cui, Xinkai; Wang, Fu; Tang, Kai;...
    AbstractObjectivesThis study reviewed the literature on polymer-infiltrated ceramic networks (PICN), summarized factors influencing their mechanical properties, and examined future research directions. BackgroundPolymer-infiltrated ceramic network...

32. The non-cariogenic effects of aspartame: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105715 | Fleming, Stephen A.; Fleming, Rachel A.F.; Peregoy, Jennifer
    Highlights•Sugar intake can cause caries, aspartame can replace sugar as a sweetener. •Solutions containing aspartame instead of sugar support healthy oral pH in humans. •Rats fed aspartame instead of sugar develop fewer caries. •Lab tests show as...

33. Candida albicans colonization on CAD-CAM denture resin surface

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105756 | Vetsch, Géraldine; Manoil, Daniel; Wulfman, Claudine;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis study assessed the biofilm formation of C. albicans on milled and 3D-printed denture resin surfaces and compared it to a control group of conventional heat-polymerized polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) resin group. MethodsThree g...

34. Accuracy, consistency, and contextual understanding of large language models in restorative dentistry and endodontics

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105764 | Lafourcade, Claire; Kérourédan, Olivia; Ballester, Benoit;...
    AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate and compare the performance of several large language models (LLMs) in the context of restorative dentistry and endodontics, focusing on their accuracy, consistency, and contextual understanding. Metho...

35. Single mandibular midline-implant supported overdentures: Fifteen-year clinical outcome

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105768 | Yazigi, Christine; Passia, Nicole; Wolfart, Stefan;...
    AbstractObjectiveThe aim of this prospective pilot study was to evaluate the 15-year clinical performance of mandibular overdentures supported by a single midline implant in edentulous patients. MethodsEleven eligible patients were enrolled. A sin...

36. TMJ pericapsular guided injection with visual-inertial odometry (Augmented/mixed reality): A novel pilot clinical approach for joint osteoarthrosis drug delivery

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105659 | Farronato, Marco; Crispino, Roberta; Fabbro, Massimo Del;...
    AbstractIntroductionTemporomandibular joint (TMJ) osteoarthrosis often requires pericapsular injections for symptom management. Image-guided techniques have demonstrated superior outcomes compared to traditional manual palpation. Augmented reality...

37. Effectiveness of microscope-assisted root canal treatment in permanent posterior teeth: A retrospective cohort study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105771 | Chang, Ya-Ching; Wang, Ting-Ya
    Highlights•Microscope utilization in endodontic practice has markedly increased in recent decades. •The odds ratios of success for microscope-assisted nonsurgical RCTx of posterior teeth were 2.91 (strict criterion) and 3.25 (loose criterion). •Mi...

38. Characteristics of teeth and patients receiving root canal treatment in National Dental PBRN practices: Comparison between Endodontist and general dentist practices

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105723 | Mungia, R.; Funkhouser, E; Law, AS;...
    AbstractPurposeTo describe and compare patient and tooth characteristics determined prior to treatment among those receiving root canal treatment (RCT) from general dentists (GD) versus endodontists within the National Dental Practice-Based Resear...

39. Additively manufactured resin-based endocrowns: Effect of material type, margin configuration, and pulp chamber depth on fabrication trueness and fit

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105731 | Altinci, Pinar; Dönmez, Mustafa Borga; Çakmak, Gülce;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of margin configuration and pulp chamber depth on the fabrication trueness and internal fit of resin-based endocrowns fabricated with additive (AM) and subtractive manufacturing (SM). MethodsFour mandibular...

40. Changes in stability and marginal bone level around implants with hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces for posterior tooth replacement: A 1-year randomized clinical trial

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105696 | Ferreira, Ana Carulina Rezende de Moraes; Nogueira, Túlio Eduardo; de Oliveira, Beatriz Silva;...
    AbstractAimThis two-group parallel, double-blind, randomized clinical trial compared the 1-year changes in longitudinal stability and marginal bone level (MBL) between implants with hydrophilic (HPL) and hydrophobic (HPB) surfaces. Materials and M...

41. Assessment of the activity of root caries lesions using short wavelength infrared imaging – an in vitro pilot study

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105769 | Wycoff, Spencer; Fried, Daniel
    AbstractObjectivesNew kinetic approaches that exploit differential water absorption appear to be more effective for assessing lesion activity on root surfaces using short wavelength infrared (SWIR) imaging. The aim of this pilot study was to emplo...

42. Enamel conservation orthodontic paradigm via treatment with newly developed remineralizing calcium-phosphate etchant pastes

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105776 | Ibrahim, Ali I; Al-Hasani, Noor R; Al-Taai, Nameer T;...
    Highlights•A novel, conservative enamel-conditioning system for bracket bonding was developed. •Enamel etching with acidic calcium-phosphate pastes yielded suitable bond strengths. •Bracket debonding left minimal adhesive remnants and enamel damag...

43. Analog and digital complete denture bases accuracy and dimensional stability: An in-vitro evaluation at 24 hours and 6 months

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105658 | Casucci, Alessio; Verniani, Giulia; Bonadeo, Giovanni;...
    AbstractObjectivesThe study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of 3D printed complete denture bases compared to analog and milling manufacturing. MethodsDenture bases ( n = 60) were created using three methods: milling ( n = 10), analog (flasking) ( n...

44. Bruxism and direct and indirect restorations failure: A scoping review

    Journal of Dentistry, Volume 157, 2025 Jun, Article 105738 | Al-Talib, Tanya; Goodman, Xan; Ziada, Hassan;...
    AbstractObjectiveTo analyze and present the relationship between bruxism and the failure of direct and indirect dental restorations . MethodologyThe reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extensio...