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Hao J, Kang Y, Wei S, Wang J, Wang H. 3D intraoral scanning techniques support the effects of crown morphology on dental caries. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:549. [PMID: 38730377 PMCID: PMC11088106 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04292-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND With the development and utilization of three-dimensional (3D) intraoral scanning (IOS) technology, the morphological characteristics of teeth were quantitatively assessed. In this research, we aimed to explore the prevalence of dental caries in relation to each measurable morphological indicator of the tooth body via 3D intraoral scanning techniques. METHODS A hospital-based single-centre study was conducted at our hospital from Dec. 2021 to Apr. 2023. A total of 53 patients were involved in the study, providing complete morphological data for 79 teeth. Each patient completed an oral hygiene routine questionnaire and underwent examination by an experienced dentist to evaluate caries conditions before undergoing 3D intraoral scanning to obtain a digital dental model. Geomagic Studio 2014 was used to extract oral morphological data from the models. The acquired data were entered, cleaned and edited using Excel 2016 and subsequently exported to SPSS version 25.0 for analysis. Chi-square analysis and logistic regression analyses were employed to test the associations. RESULTS Among the participants, 33 (61.1%) were female, with a mean age of 26.52 ± 10.83 years. Significant associations were found between dental caries and the vertical distance between the distal tip and the gum (OR 14.02; 95% CI 1.80-109.07; P = 0.012), the distal lateral horizontal distance of occlusion (OR 0.40; 95% CI 0.18-0.90; P = 0.026), and the mesial horizontal distance of occlusion (OR 2.20; 95% CI 1.12-4.31; P = 0.021). The Hosmer-Lemeshow test indicated a P value of 0.33. CONCLUSIONS The vertical distance between the distal tip and the gum, the distal lateral horizontal distance of the occlusion and the mesial horizontal distance of the occlusion were the influencing factors for dental caries (identified as independent risk factors). We hypothesize that these factors may be associated with the physiological curvature of teeth and the role of chewing grooves in plaque formation over time. However, further studies involving larger population samples and more detailed age stratification are still needed.
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- Jincheng Hao
- Department of Stomatology, Beijing Chao Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Gongtinan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, Beijing Chao Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Gongtinan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, Ciqu Community Health Service Center of Tongzhou District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Gongtinan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, PR China.
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- Department of Stomatology, Beijing Chao Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Gongtinan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, PR China.
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Basri KN, Yazid F, Mohd Zain MN, Md Yusof Z, Abdul Rani R, Zoolfakar AS. Artificial neural network and convolutional neural network for prediction of dental caries. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 312:124063. [PMID: 38394882 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Dental caries has high prevalence among kids and adults thus it has become one of the global health concerns. The current modern dentistry focused on the preventives measures to reduce the number of dental caries cases. The employment of machine learning coupled with UV spectroscopy plays a crucial role to detect the early stage of caries. Artificial neural network with hyperparameter tuning was employed to train spectral data for the classification based on the International Caries Detection and Assesment System (ICDAS). Spectra preprocessing namely mean center (MC), autoscale (AS) and Savitzky Golay smoothing (SG) were applied on the data for spectra correction. The best performance of ANN model obtained has accuracy of 0.85 with precision of 1.00. Convolutional neural network (CNN) combined with Savitzky Golay smoothing performed on the spectral data has accuracy, precision, sensitivity and specificity for validation data of 1.00 respectively. The result obtained shows that the application of ANN and CNN capable to produce robust model to be used as an early screening of dental caries.
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- Katrul Nadia Basri
- School of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Photonics Technology Lab, MIMOS Berhad, Technology Park Malaysia, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Photonics Technology Lab, MIMOS Berhad, Technology Park Malaysia, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Hadis MA, Shortall AC, Palin WM. The power of light - From dental materials processing to diagnostics and therapeutics. Biomater Investig Dent 2024; 11:40308. [PMID: 38645925 PMCID: PMC11022655 DOI: 10.2340/biid.v11.40308] [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: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Harnessing the power of light and its photonic energy is a powerful tool in biomedical applications. Its use ranges from biomaterials processing and fabrication of polymers to diagnostics and therapeutics. Dental light curable materials have evolved over several decades and now offer very fast (≤ 10 s) and reliable polymerization through depth (4-6 mm thick). This has been achieved by developments on two fronts: (1) chemistries with more efficient light absorption characteristics (camphorquinone [CQ], ~30 L mol-1 cm1 [ʎmax 470 nm]; monoacylphosphine oxides [MAPO], ~800 L mol-1 cm-1 [ʎmax 385 nm]; bisacylphosphine oxide [BAPO], ~1,000 L mol-1 cm-1 [ʎmax 385 nm]) as well mechanistically efficient and prolonged radical generation processes during and after light irradiation, and; (2) introducing light curing technologies (light emitting diodes [LEDs] and less common lasers) with higher powers (≤ 2 W), better spectral range using multiple diodes (short: 390-405 nm; intermediate: 410-450 nm; and long: 450-480 nm), and better spatial power distribution (i.e. homogenous irradiance). However, adequate cure of materials falls short for several reasons, including improper selection of materials and lights, limitations in the chemistry of the materials, and limitations in delivering light through depth. Photonic energy has further applications in dentistry which include transillumination for diagnostics, and therapeutic applications that include photodynamic therapy, photobiomodulation, and photodisinfection. Light interactions with materials and biological tissues are complex and it is important to understand the advantages and limitations of these interactions for successful treatment outcomes. This article highlights the advent of photonic technologies in dentistry, its applications, the advantages and limitations, and possible future developments.
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- Mohammed A Hadis
- Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Schierz O, Hirsch C, Krey KF, Ganss C, Kämmerer PW, Schlenz MA. DIGITAL DENTISTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON ORAL HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE. J Evid Based Dent Pract 2024; 24:101946. [PMID: 38401951 DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2023.101946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Over the past 50 years, digitization has gradually taken root in dentistry, starting with computer tomography in the 1970s. The most disruptive events in digital dentistry were the introduction of digital workflow and computer-aided manufacturing, which made new procedures and materials available for dental use. While the conventional lab-based workflow requires light or chemical curing under inconsistent and suboptimal conditions, computer-aided manufacturing allows for industrial-grade material, ensuring consistently high material quality. In addition, many other innovative, less disruptive, but relevant approaches have been developed in digital dentistry. These will have or already impact prevention, diagnosis, and therapy, thus impacting patients' oral health and, consequently, their oral health-related quality of life. Both software and hardware approaches attempt to maintain, restore, or optimize a patient's perceived oral health. This article outlines innovations in dentistry and their potential impact on patients' oral health-related quality of life in prevention and therapy. Furthermore, possible future developments and their potential implications are characterized.
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- Oliver Schierz
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Material Sciences, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.
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- Clinic of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department for Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry, Section Cariology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Cao J, Fang Y, Liao Y, Wang Y, Yang R, Zhang Y, Zhang Q, Zou J. Clinical validation of near-infrared imaging for early detection of proximal caries in primary molars. J Dent 2023; 138:104658. [PMID: 37597688 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104658] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to validate the near-infrared imaging (NIRI) in comparison with visual inspection (VI) for early detection of proximal caries in primary molars. METHODS VI and intraoral scans were performed on 126 patients aged 3-12 years with at least one non-cavitied and non-restored proximal tooth surface, who were scheduled for bite wing radiography (BWR) as part of their standard care. Teeth with signs of proximal cavities, restorations or residual caries were excluded in this study. BWR, a gold standard to diagnose proximal caries in primary molars, was used to validate the findings of NIRI and VI. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity and the area under the curve (AUC) of NIRI and VI were calculated. RESULTS The accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of NIRI were 82.89%, 74.10% and 90.97%, while those of VI were 71.64%, 43.88% and 97.14%, respectively. NIRI showed higher accuracy and sensitivity, and lower specificity (P < 0.001). The AUC of NIRI was higher than that of VI (0.826 vs 0.706; P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS NIRI showed higher sensitivity and lower specificity compared with VI when detecting proximal caries in primary molars. Therefore, it is recommended to use NIRI in combination with BWR to improve the detection rate of proximal caries in primary molars. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE In children, there is a high incidence of proximal caries in primary molars, which require high technical sensitivity for detection. NIRI shows high sensitivity in detecting proximal caries, which may improve their detection rate in primary molars. THE CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ChiCTR2300070916.
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- Jingwei Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Joo Y, Lee T, Jeong SJ, Lee JH, Song JS, Kang CM. A randomized controlled clinical trial of premixed calcium silicate-based cements for pulpotomy in primary molars. J Dent 2023; 137:104684. [PMID: 37660882 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to verify the non-inferiority of Endocem MTA Premixed and Well-Root PT, compared with ProRoot MTA in the pulpotomy of primary molars. In addition, we tried to determine the factors that affect the prognosis of pulpotomy in primary molars. METHODS This randomized clinical trial enrolled 158 molars of 52 children; 153 teeth were finally included and divided into three groups: ProRoot MTA (n = 50), Endocem MTA Premixed (n = 53), and Well-Root PT (n = 50). Clinical and radiographic follow-up was performed at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively and at the last visit post-treatment. Data were analyzed using the Fisher's exact test, Cox regression analysis, and the Kaplan-Meier survival curve method. RESULTS The success rates in the ProRoot MTA, Endocem MTA Premixed, and Well-Root PT were 92, 84.9 and 82%, respectively. The cumulative survival rates did not differ significantly among the materials. Among the investigated variables, only ΔF and ΔF max significantly affected the success rates. In the multivariate survival tree model, significant unfavorable survival was observed when the ΔF value was -14.4 or less (hazard ratio, 7.56; P = 0.0295). CONCLUSIONS Considering the clinical effectiveness of Endocem MTA Premixed and Well-Root PT and the operational convenience as a premixed type, they can be used as advantageous materials in the pulpotomy of primary molars in pediatric patients. The QLF method is a useful diagnostic method that can establish treatment plans and determine the prognosis of pulpotomy based on the ΔF value in primary molars. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Endocem MTA Premixed and Well-Root PT can confer high success rates and are non-inferior to ProRoot MTA in pulpotomy for primary molars. We also showed that QLF technology can be applied to predict the success/failure and prognosis of pulpotomies in primary molars.
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- Youngseo Joo
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Statistics Support Part, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seoul 03722, Korea.
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Al Saffan AD. Current Approaches to Diagnosis of Early Proximal Carious Lesion: A Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e43489. [PMID: 37719595 PMCID: PMC10499541 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Integrating technological tools with clinical visual examination for caries detection and diagnosis can improve preventative measures in dentistry, resulting in decreased treatment expenses and reduced time and costs associated with testing potential anticaries agents. This article provides an overview of the conventional and new emerging modern technologies that can assist dental professionals in the early detection and diagnosis of dental caries. These technologies aid in assessing the progression of carious lesions and monitoring them quantitatively or qualitatively over time. Traditional techniques (visual, tactile, and radiographic) have limitations in diagnosing early proximal caries accurately. Novel methods like fluorescence and transillumination, as well as advanced tools like OCT (optical coherence tomography), laser fluorescence, and QLF (quantitative light-induced fluorescence), are effective for early caries detection. Optical methods like fluorescence and transillumination are particularly successful in identifying initial caries stages. Moreover, this review highlights the clinical relevance of these methods and discusses potential future technologies like terahertz imaging and artificial intelligence (AI)-based approaches.
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- Abdulrahman D Al Saffan
- Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU
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Wei Y, Wang J, Dai D, Wang H, Zhang M, Zhang Z, Zhou X, He L, Cheng L. Application of a Caries Treatment Difficulty Assessment System in Dental Caries Management. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14069. [PMID: 36360946 PMCID: PMC9656365 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Dental caries is one of the most common chronic diseases caused by progressive bacteria, affecting all age groups. Today, restorative fillings are widely used for dental caries treatment, but the restorative treatment has a high failure rate. Meanwhile, many researchers have discovered the differences of caries risk among populations by using the caries risk assessment and put forward a new standpoint that caries should be treated individually. Therefore, our research group established a Dental Caries Treatment Difficulty Assessment system in a previous study. This time, we combined the caries risk assessment with the caries treatment difficulty assessment, then used Python to design a Dental Caries Management Software. The purpose of this case report is to present a case applying this software in dental caries management and other data collected in Chengdu, China, with this software on the assessment of caries treatment difficulty. Patients with personalized assessment and management can achieve good treatment results, including reducing the risk and treatment difficulty of dental caries. At the same time, other cases show that the software has good application potential in individual management and group information collection. These cases indicate that the software enables dentists to carry out both the risk assessments and the treatment difficulty assessment of patients, and it has the potential as a tool for epidemiological investigation. It also enables dentists and patients to have a basic understanding of the dental health status of patients and create personalized dental caries treatment, so as to achieve the goal of controlling the progression of dental caries and rebuilding the structure and restoring the function of teeth.
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- Yu Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The People’s Hospital of Dazu, Chongqing 402360, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Annual review of selected scientific literature: A report of the Committee on Scientific Investigation of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. J Prosthet Dent 2022; 128:248-330. [PMID: 36096911 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The Scientific Investigation Committee of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry offers this review of the 2021 dental literature in restorative dentistry to inform busy dentists regarding noteworthy scientific and clinical progress over the past year. Each member of the committee brings discipline-specific expertise to coverage of this broad topical area. Specific subject areas addressed, in order of the appearance in this report, include COVID-19 and the dental profession (new); prosthodontics; periodontics, alveolar bone, and peri-implant tissues; implant dentistry; dental materials and therapeutics; occlusion and temporomandibular disorders; sleep-related breathing disorders; oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial surgery; and dental caries and cariology. The authors focused their efforts on reporting information likely to influence daily dental treatment decisions with an emphasis on future trends in dentistry. With the tremendous volume of dentistry and related literature being published daily, this review cannot possibly be comprehensive. Rather, its purpose is to update interested readers and provide important resource material for those interested in pursuing greater details on their own. It remains our intent to assist colleagues in negotiating the extensive volume of important information being published annually. It is our hope that readers find this work useful in successfully managing the patients and dental problems they encounter.
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Son K, Cho H, Kim H, Lee W, Cho M, Jeong H, Kim KH, Lee DH, Kim SY, Lee KB, Jeon M, Kim J. Dental diagnosis for inlay restoration using an intraoral optical coherence tomography system: A case report. J Prosthodont Res 2022; 67:305-310. [PMID: 35665697 DOI: 10.2186/jpr.jpr_d_22_00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PATIENTS The patient was a 32-year-old man who underwent amalgam restoration of the mandibular right second molar. An amalgam restoration fracture was diagnosed by intraoral optical coherence tomography (OCT), and pulp exposure was examined during cavity preparation. Subsequently, a definitive ceramic restoration was fabricated, and the marginal fit in the oral cavity was evaluated using the OCT system. DISCUSSION The existing OCT system cannot acquire images inside the oral cavity because of the large probe size. However, the proposed intraoral OCT system can access the prostheses in the mandibular right second molar. Therefore, dental diagnosis for restoration treatment with dental prosthesis fracture, marginal gap, and pulp exposure after tooth preparation is possible using the proposed intraoral OCT system. CONCLUSIONS The use of the intraoral OCT system improved dental diagnosis by allowing the dentist to confirm quantitative values through cross-sectional images, rather than that by determining a treatment plan after visual dental diagnosis.
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- Keunbada Son
- Advanced Dental Device Development Institute (A3DI), Kyungpook National University, 2177 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, College of IT Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, College of IT Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Huvitz Co., Ltd., 38, Burim-ro 170beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14055, Republic of Korea
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- Huvitz Co., Ltd., 38, Burim-ro 170beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14055, Republic of Korea
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- Huvitz Co., Ltd., 38, Burim-ro 170beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14055, Republic of Korea
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- Huvitz Co., Ltd., 38, Burim-ro 170beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14055, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, 2177 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, 2177 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Dental Device Development Institute (A3DI), Kyungpook National University, 2177 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea.,Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, 2177 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, College of IT Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.,School of Electronics Engineering, College of IT Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, College of IT Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.,School of Electronics Engineering, College of IT Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Kim CH, Bae K, Lee TY, Song JS, Kim SO, Kang CM. Assessment of dental caries lesion activity status using quantitative parameters obtained from the quantitative light-induced fluorescence method and difference of microbial distribution in primary molars. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 39:102942. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The Use of Modern Technologies by Dentists in Poland: Questionnaire among Polish Dentists. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10020225. [PMID: 35206840 PMCID: PMC8872209 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: From one year to another, dentists have access to more procedures using modern techniques. Many of them can improve the effectiveness of dental procedures and frequently facilitate and accelerate them. Objectives: Technically advanced devices are an important part of modern dentistry. Over the years, there were developed technologies like ultrasounds, lasers, air abrasion, ozonotherapy, caries diagnostic methods, chemomechanical caries removal (CMCR), pulp vitality tests, computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD). The aim of this study was to investigate the requirement of Polish dentists for such technologies. Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was posted on a social media group of dentists from Poland. 187 responses were obtained. Results: It turned out that almost every respondent uses ultrasounds, but other technologies are not as popular. 43% use CCLAD, 33% use diagnostic methods, 28% use air abrasion, 25% use dental lasers, 21% use CMCR, 18% use pulp vitality tests and 6% use ozonotherapy. The most common reason for not using the aforementioned technologies were their high cost and the sufficient effectiveness of raditional methods. There was a correlation between use of a dental laser and CCLAD and size of office, CMCR use and dentists’ work time and air abrasion use and gender. Many dentists claim that they will try one of the modern technologies in the future. Conclusions: It can be concluded that Polish dentists tend to use ultrasounds and CCLAD more than any other technology. In the future this may change, so more studies in this topic are needed.
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Levy FM, Braga AS, Pelá VT, Lavender S, Zhang D, Pilch S, Malheiros Z, Stewart B, Magalhães AC, Buzalaf MAR. Characterization of white spot lesions formed on human enamel under microcosm biofilm for different experimental periods. J Appl Oral Sci 2022; 30:e20210560. [PMID: 35384988 PMCID: PMC8983036 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2021-0560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The initial characteristics of white spot lesion (WSLs), such as the degree of integrated mineral loss (ΔZ), depth and pattern of mineral distribution, have an impact on further demineralization and remineralization. However, these lesion parameters have not been evaluated in WSLs produced from microcosm biofilms.
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