Restorative procedures for caries affecting primary molars are a daily challenge pediatric dentistry, and one of the main factors influencing results these restorative is choice dental material used: bioactive materials were recently introduced, combining strength composites benefits glass ionomers. The present study’s objective to clinically evaluate aesthetic, functional biological properties Activa™ Bioactive composite in approximal occlusal carious lesions 1 year using FDI criteria...

Aim . The purpose of the present study was to evaluate clinical defects and etiological factors potentially involved in onset MIH a pediatric sample. Methods 120 children, selected from university dental clinic, were included: 60 children (25 boys 35 girls; average age: 9.8 ± 1.8 years) with formed test group (27 33 10.1 2 without constituted control group. Distribution severity evaluated, questionnaire used investigate variables; chi-square, univariate, multivariate statistical tests...

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as additive printing, is increasing its importance in every field of dentistry. There are different methods AM, one these being digital light processing (DLP). Several factors can influence the accuracy printed crowns, and them building or printing orientation. Therefore, aim this study to evaluate trueness precision temporary crowns produced via DLP with angles. An artificial molar prepared receive a full crown was scanned. A total 15 resin were...

Understanding healing of the alveolar process is crucial for immediate implant, ridge preservation and guided bone regeneration procedures, to evaluate it several different scales have been proposed; however, all characteristics seem miss a standardization allowing an objective dichotomous evaluation aspects wound healing. The present study propose apply, in real clinical scenarios, novel index following erupted tooth extraction. Healthy patients need single extraction were enrolled...

Background/Objectives: The present study evaluated the effectiveness of a prevention protocol involving oral hygiene, instructions, and motivation in patients eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Methods: Consecutive scheduled HSCT were enrolled. All received complete dental examination aimed at assessing periodontal health status through charting registration levels plaque inflammation. Subsequently, professional hygiene care instructed on motivated toward...

The aim of the study was to evaluate clinical hygienic parameters, patient collaboration, and dental habits in patients with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) before after a tailored prevention program. A total 100 (78 males 22 females, mean age 8 ± 0.7 years old) recruited, ages ranging from 7 16 old, diagnoses ASD. We evaluated plaque index (IP), gingival (IG), dmft/DMFT, frequency tooth brushing, snacks for each patient. Patient behaviour Frankl scale, individually reassessed five visits...

Background: Reverse engineering (RE) or back is a process that analyzes physical object to obtain the primary data of same project. RE technologies have different applications in industrial settings and productive chains; however, with advent digital dentistry orthodontic fields, they are involved new diagnostic clinical workflow. For example, 3D model scanning, facial models superimposition, setup, anatomical volumetric assessment, soft tissue analysis, guided systems, prototyped appliances...

The aim of the present prospective study was to evaluate periodontal health and subgingival microbiological alterations in adolescents treated with fixed self ligating orthodontic brackets comparison subject without any appliance. A total 40 (23 females 17 males; mean age: 13.2 ± 3.2 years) were included: 30 subjects (test group) 10 patients appliances (control group). Follow-ups as follows: T1 (1 month), T2 (3 months), T3 (6 months) from beginning therapy. Clinical parameters (plaque index,...

Muscular temporomandibular joint disorders (M-TMDs) encompass a wide range of painful muscular conditions, which can provoke functional limitation and severely affect quality life. The aim the present study was to assess treatment outcomes in patients affected by M-TMDs terms pain scores assessed with pressure threshold (PPT). levels depression, anxiety, Oral Health Impact Profile were also compared healthy controls. Patients clinical diagnosis control group subjects enrolled. At baseline,...

The Herbst device is widely used for correction of class II malocclusions; however, most the researches carried out on appliance in literature do not take into account patients with a different mandibular divergence. aim this study was to investigate effects dental and skeletal structures evaluate possible influence vertical facial growth patterns.A retrospective conducted lateral cephalograms 75 growing (mean age: 9.9 ± 1.9 years) malocclusion treated Herbst. Subjects were divided 3 groups...

The aetiology of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is currently unclear. Over time, several aetiological hypotheses have come forward, including pre- and perinatal medical problems postnatal illness. aim this case-control study the identification possible predisposing factors involved in MIH aetiology.Methods Study Design: By hypothesising probability at least one factor present 2.5 times more cases than controls, with an estimated prevalence patients requiring therapy equal to 30%, a...

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate mechanical resistance elastodontic devices (ED): their maximum compression loads and plastic deformation under loading (percentage). An Instron universal machine (Model 3365, Instron, Industrial Product Group, Grove City, PA, USA) employed with a 100 N load cell Bluehill software for analyses. Each device submitted five-cycles test. following ED were evaluated: A.M.C.O.P. (Micerium, Genova, Italy) in red color, orange blue color; HealthyStart...

Primary dentition is crucial in influencing the emergence of permanent teeth. Premature primary tooth loss can result undesired motions and space dentition. Typically, fixed or removable dental appliances are adopted to maintain edentulous until eruption However, traditional maintainers have limitations terms variability anatomy, potential allergic reactions some individuals (i.e., nickel sensitivity), difficulties maintaining oral hygiene, patient acceptance. The present study introduces a...

Background A nanomaterial is defined as an insoluble or biopersistent and intentionally manufactured material with one more external dimensions, internal structure on the scale from 1 nm to 100 nm. They are commonly considered those materials in which shape molecular composition at a nanometer can be controlled. This extension of nanotechnology field dentistry termed “Nanodentistry”, it has expanded every single branch dentistry, such restorative, endodontic, prosthetic, periodontology. Case...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictive rules were imposed around world to limit spread of virus. The present study aims investigate how pandemic and consequent restrictions have affected lives oral health Italian families with children aged 0-14 years.Through a questionnaire distributed online from December 2020 March 2021 following aspects investigated: family income during fear dietary habits, perceived risk infection in dental practice status pandemic.The has not drastically changed...

This study evaluates the prevalence of Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) in Italian school-children.A prospective observational was conducted to assess IOTN patients undergoing a first visit at Santa Chiara Hospital Paediatric Dentistry Unit Pisa, Italy. Two thousand, one hundred ninetynine subjects met inclusion criteria and were enrolled study; data on age, gender concomitant systemic pathologies collected from medical records. All participants examined for individual IOTN:...

The diagnosis of medication-related osteonecrosis the jaws (MRONJ) relies on application clinical criteria stated in American Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons position paper. role diagnostic imaging integrating MRONJ assessment is still debated, as pathognomonic features have not been yet recognized. present study retrospectively evaluated radiographic signs panoramic radiography with aim describing characteristics lesions at different stages disease. presence alterations lamina...

The aim of this study was to investigate the quality life children and adolescents affected by cleft lip, palate alveolus (CLPA) in Italian population after a tailored treatment dental program. A prospective conducted with subjects both genders at University Hospital Pisa, Italy. This included 32 patients (11 females 21 males, mean age: 9.8 ± 2.1 years old) CLPA (test group); oral hygiene instruction protocol adopted test group since early age (6.1 0.9 corrective surgery regular appointments...

Background: Using three-dimensional (3D) images, this study evaluated the impact of Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME) on changes in Nasal Septal Deviation (NSD). Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan 40 children with transverse maxillary deficiency, who received tooth-borne (TB) RME or bone-borne (BB) RME, were included investigation. Two CBCT scans performed: one before to appliance installation (T0) and after a 6-month retention period (T1). The analysis was performed by...