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Antibacterial coatings for dental implants: A systematic review
(Dental Materials, 2025)Objectives Despite the high survival rates of dental implants, peri-implantitis is a prevalent complication. Peri-implantitis is related to biofilm that adheres to the surface of implants and causes ... -
Comparison of the Marginal Fit of Cobalt-Chromium Metal-Ceramic Crowns Fabricated by CAD/CAM Techniques and Conventional Methods at Three Production Stages
(The International Journal of Prosthodontics, 2017)Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the marginal fit of cobalt-chromium crowns fabricated using conventional casts and computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques ... -
Protocol for the clinical assessment of passive fit for multiple implant-supported prostheses: A dental technique Author links open overlay panel
(The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2021)With monolithic materials and the new technologies for framework production, assessment of passive fit before fabrication of the definitive prosthesis or its framework is essential to avoid prosthesis ... -
A straightforward protocol for designing an interim hollow shell with open-source software
(Journal of Dentistry, 2021)Background: An interim hollow shell (IHS) is a temporary prosthesis that adapts like a cap over a prepared tooth abutment. Using a conventional protocol to fabricate IHS from casts of the initial situation ... -
A method for determining the position of the abutment screw of any cement-retained implant-supported prosthesis
(Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2021)Removing cement-retained implant-supported prostheses may be challenging for clinicians. A method combining a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and a digital scan with a virtual surgical planning ... -
Digital implant impressions by cone-beam computerized tomography: a pilot study
(Clinical Oral Implants Research, 2015)Objectives To evaluate the adjustment of structures designed from a digital impression of implants obtained by cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods Thirty implants were ... -
Three-dimensional evaluation of postoperative stability: a comparative study between surgery-first and surgery-late protocols
(International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023)The main objective of this study was to compare the stability of the surgery-first and surgery-late approaches according to the standardized centre protocols, by three-dimensional evaluation after 1 ... -
Does Aesthetic Osseous Genioplasty Impact Upper Airway Volume?
(Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2024)Background: Although maxillomandibular advancement is the treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in the presence of underlying maxillomandibular complex hypoplasia, there is ... -
Transmucosal pterygomaxillary disjunction using a piezoelectric device, in the context of the minimally invasive Le Fort I osteotomy protocol
(International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023)The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy and clinical implications of pterygomaxillary junction (PMJ) disjunction with a transmucosal PMJ osteotomy using a piezoelectric hand-piece device, in ... -
Variation between natural head orientation and Frankfort horizontal planes in orthognathic surgery patients: 187 consecutive cases
(International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2021)The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the Frankfort horizontal (FH) and natural head orientation (NHO), their correlation between patients’ malocclusion, and the impact of ... -
Effect of root canal filling techniques and materials on endodontic treatment outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Scientific Reports, 2026-03-23)Root canal filling is a critical determinant of endodontic treatment success, yet limited evidence exists regarding the superiority of specific techniques or materials over others. This systematic review ... -
Postoperative complications at the palatal donor site following autologous soft tissue grafting: a systematic review
(BMC Oral Health, 2026-07-27)This systematic review analyzes postoperative complications at the palatal donor site following the harvesting of autologous soft tissue grafts in periodontal surgery. Although these grafts remain the ... -
Guided Cavity Preparation to Access an Invagination and Preserve Pulp Vitality of an Immature Maxillary Lateral Incisor With Type IIIa Dens Invaginatus: Technical Overview and a Case Report With 3-Year Follow-Up
(International Endodontic Journal, 2025-12-28)Aim: Dens invaginatus (DI) is a developmental anomaly often associated with caries and periapical pathosis. This report de-scribes guided access and filling of an infected invagination in a maxillary ... -
Evaluating Guideline Adherence in Gemini-Powered Dental Trauma Workflows: Standalone Gemini Chat vs. Document-Grounded NotebookLM
(Dental Traumatology, 2026-03-02)Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy and inter-account consistency of two Google Gemini–powered, user-facing workflows for dental trauma decision support: standalone Gemini chat and ... -
Unwanted creaniofacial fractures in MARPE/ MASPE patients: a hidden risk?
(Progress in Orthodontics, 2025-12-05)Background Miniscrew-assisted palatal expansion techniques such as MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) and MASPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Slow Palatal Expansion) represents non-surgical ... -
Is efficacy of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in mid to late adolescents and young adults related to craniofacial sutures opening? A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Medicina Oral, Patología Oral Y Cirugía Bucal, 2025-01-26)Background: Transverse maxillary deficiency is a relatively common type of malocclusion, that if left untreated will probably affect the permanent dentition. Recent investigations have proposed the use ... -
Family structure and sociodemographic factors associated with molar incisor hypomineralization in children
(Scientific Reports, 2026-02-11)Background: Molar Incisive Hypomineralization (MIH) is a condition in the dental enamel of multifactorial etiology and, in part unknown. This study aimed to determine if there are coincident family ... -
Rethink your orthognathic toolbox: Adopt OSAgnathic surgery for sleep apnea
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In Vitro Effect of Sequential Compressive Loading and Thermocycling on Marginal Microleakage of Digitally Fabricated Overlay Restorations Made from Five Materials
(Applied sciences, 2025-11-26)Marginal microleakage compromises the longevity and biological seal of indirect restorations. Despite the growing adoption of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and three-dimensional ... -
Diagnóstico y estudio de dientes supernumerarios en radiografías panorámicas de pacientes guatemaltecos de 6 a 12 años: número, ubicación y morfología
(Revista de Odontología Pediátrica, 2025)Objetivo: estudiar los dientes supernumerarios diagnosticados en pacientes guatemaltecos de 6 a 12 años y ampliar el conocimiento sobre la hiperodoncia relacionando el número, la ubicación y la forma ...