A5042886925- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Dental materials and restorations
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Infrared Target Detection Methodologies
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Calibration and Measurement Techniques
- BIM and Construction Integration
- Radiation Effects and Dosimetry
- Ocular Disorders and Treatments
University of Palermo
2012-2025
Precision for Medicine (United States)
2024
University of Palermo
2024
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone" di Palermo
2015
Introduction . The management of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis the jaw (BRONJ), with no evidence-based guidelines, remains controversial. We aimed to evaluate efficiency a conservative surgical treatment combining Er,Cr:YSGG laser and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for BRONJ in cancer patients. Methods performed longitudinal cohort study. Inclusion criteria were (1) age ≥ 18 years; (2) diagnosis; (3) NBP because underlying cancer. Results consecutively recruited ten patients diagnosed...
The habit of smoking in its various forms represents a significant public health concern due to wide range pathological effects, included the oral cavity. In recent years, alternatives traditional cigarettes, such as heated tobacco products and electronic have gained popularity are often marketed potentially less harmful options. This study seeks evaluate compare morphometric characteristics mucosal capillaries individuals who consume combusted tobacco, vaporized liquid, non-smokers. Using...
Background: Cheiloscopy, a forensic technique based on the uniqueness of labial traces, has traditionally relied analog methods. While simple, these methods present significant limitations in terms precision and reproducibility. The introduction 3D technology, specifically high-resolution optical scanners, represents pivotal advancement overcoming challenges. Objective: This pilot study aimed to explore feasibility potential advantages cheiloscopy science by analyzing its repeatability...
This study aims to assess the possibility of sex discrimination through combined use cheiloscopy and palatine rugoscopy. Eighty palate lip impressions (40 male 40 female) were analyzed. Palate acquired both analogically digitally, while initially analogical then scanned. Palatine rugae morphology was analyzed, excluding segmental rugae, wrinkles evaluated in sextants. rugoscopy did not reveal statistically significant differences between men women. Cheiloscopy showed no sexes but some within...
Early diagnosis of oncologic pathologies has a crucial role to determine patient’s prognosis and therapeutic path. Nonetheless, clinical errors omissions that can occur during diagnostic, as well detection preneoplastic or neoplastic condition, may result in devasting consequences both for patients terms health professionals medico‐legal responsibility. This study is aimed at examining depth, through the presentation specific case, aspects inherent oral cancer, analyzing preventive,...
The need to modify removable partial dentures equipped with a metal framework in order add other prosthetic teeth replace natural lost by the patient could lead laboratory procedures so complex as require creation of new prostheses heavy economic burden. preformed pins be welded using economical TIG cold welding method represent valid alternative solution aim modifying reinforced resin capable adequately resisting masticatory loads. This study evaluates and compares mechanical robustness...
BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess the long-term effects smoking and investigate permanence damage oral microcirculation. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We recruited 75 patients divided them into 3 groups: group 1 composed 25 healthy non-smokers, 2 current smokers, ex-smokers. Video-capillaroscopic examination performed on all patients. The video-capillaroscopic investigation in sitting position, always with same light source, at room temperature (23°C), morning, operator (GAS), repeated...
Background: The aim of this experimental work was to confirm the individual uniqueness lip prints, verify presence recurrent patterns according Suzuki and Tsuchihashi classification search for characteristics that can be used in establishing sex a subject. Methods: Lip prints were taken from sample 172 volunteers using liquid lipstick transparent adhesive tape digitally analyzed. Results: 59 (35.3%) not considered due quality errors impossibility visualizing wrinkles one or more sextants,...
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the possibility discriminating between two sexes through simultaneous use cheiloscopy and palatine rugoscopy. Materials methods: 80 palate lip impressions (40 male 40 female) were analyzed. acquired using both analogue digital methods. impres-sions first analogically then scanned. morphology rugae in was analyzed, with exclusion segmental rugae. prints analyzed sextants wrinkles evaluated. Results: Palatine rugoscopy shows that women have more curvy...
Videocapillaroscopy allows the study of both morphological and architectural structure microcirculation its hemodynamic conditions; these parameters are directly involved in autoimmune and/or inflammatory pathologies. The purpose this research, based on capillaroscopy, is to establish whether a patient who receives an anti-COVID 19 vaccine has any changes their oral microcirculation. A complete capillaroscopic mapping cavity subjects examined was made; investigated mucosa sites were...
One of the goals endodontic treatment is to achieve a complete, tridimensional, hermetic sealing root canal system prevent entry microorganisms or their products through both coronal and apical pathways. Gutta-percha most widely used material for filling despite its numerous properties, such as biocompatibility thermoplasticity, it has however an important limit: lack adhesion walls. Attempts address this problem have been made over years by using cements capable bonding dentine but tendency...
During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, most common countermeasure are use of masks, which supposed to filter inhaled and exhaled air reduce spread virus. The medical devices, must be used by providing appropriate instructions for correct use. This study, examined population during advanced stage highlighted a substantial improvement in management choice even though information disseminated probably should more detailed precise order avoid incorrect behavior that could compromise effectiveness these...
To evaluate root canal enlargement following mechanical shaping using 2 nickel titanium rotary systems.Forty single-rooted teeth were immersed in resin and sectioned perpendicular to the long axis at 4, 8, 12 mm from apex. Digital capture of sections was performed before after instrumentation Mtwo BioRace instruments. The area increase endodontic space calculated by subtraction.The use both instruments has allowed removal great amounts dentin walls, even when morphology is characterized...
The aim of this study is to verify the variations temperature inside root canal with three different gutta-percha heating systems.A split-tooth model was built a lateral groove at 3.5-mm from working length (WL) in order insert Chromel-Alumel K-type thermocouple placed contact gutta-percha. connected digital thermometer. Sixty obturations were made medium points. For 20 specimens System B used Buchanan fine plugger and set 200°C; for other Endo-Twinn last we E-Fill 40.04 plugger. All...