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Open AccessImpact of concentrated growth factor (CGF) injection on acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement in rabbits
The present study aimed to assess how a concentrated growth factor (CGF) injection affects the rate of orthodontic tooth movement in rabbits.
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Open AccessCan the sustainable development goal 9 support an untreated early childhood caries elimination agenda?
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a global public health challenge that requires innovation, infrastructure, and health system influences to bolster initiatives for its management and control. The aim of this sc...
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Open AccessA sco** review of the links between early childhood caries and clean water and sanitation: the Sustainable Development Goal 6
The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 calls for universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), which are crucial elements of health and well-being and fundamental for a life...
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Analysis of the stomatognathic system functions and mastication muscles in children affected by molar hypomineralization (MH): a cross-sectional study
To analyze the functions of the stomatognathic system in children with or without molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH).
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Open AccessA sco** review on the associations between early childhood caries and sustainable cities and communities using the sustainable development goal 11 framework
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a multifactorial disease in which environmental factors could play a role. The purpose of this sco** review was to map the published literature that assessed the association b...
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Open AccessHealthcare professionals’ perspectives on oral health care in acute stroke patients: a qualitative study
Stroke is a major public health problem, with the disabilities of the patients increasing their risk of poor oral health. Currently, in Ghana and Nigeria, no guideline exists for oral health care in stroke pat...
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Prevalence and severity of periodontitis in a population with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis: a clinical cross-sectional study
The correlation between periodontitis and chronic renal disease (CRD) is still being debated. Periodontitis increases the systemic inflammatory burden, which worsens CRD, and the CRD can affect the progression...
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Traumatic dental injuries and molar incisor hypomineralization: a cross-sectional study of schoolchildren from southern Brazil
To describe the prevalence and the variables associated with TDIs in schoolchildren aged 8 to 14 years in Estância Velha city in southern Brazil, placing emphasis on molar incisor hypomineralization.
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COVID-19 vaccine and non-syndromic orofacial clefts in five arab countries. A case-control study
Risk factors for non-syndromic orofacial cleft (NSOFCs) include genetic profile and environmental exposure to medication and illnesses during pregnancy. We assessed the association between the COVID-19 vaccina...
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Further discussions are needed regarding the currently used criteria for MIH diagnosis
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Open AccessSelf-perceived oral health and orofacial aesthetics of cleft patients
To evaluate the self-perceived oral health and aesthetics of the dentition and jaw in patients with different types of oral cleft, measured by patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Additionally, to compar...
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Effect of weight satisfaction on adolescent facial and dental satisfaction
To investigate if facial and dental satisfaction is related to body fat percentage and body weight satisfaction.
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The environmental impact of nitrous oxide inhalation sedation appointments and equipment used in dentistry
This paper reports a life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) to calculate the environmental footprint of a dental appointment using N2O, comparing single-use equipment with reusable equipment. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is ...
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Dental pain in Brazilian preschool children: association with the severity of dental caries and impact on oral health-related quality of life
This study aimed to verify the association between dental pain and severity of dental caries (caries morbidity stages) and the impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in preschool children.
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Effectiveness of dental floss in the management of gingival health: A 6-month follow-up of a randomized controlled clinical trial
To evaluate, (i) if subjects submitted to a structured oral hygiene training program (OHt) maintain adopted habits over 180 days without professional guidance; and (ii) in perspective whether flossing provides...
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Global scholarly output on orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs): A silver jublee scientometric analysis
This study aimed to analyze the global scholarly production of articles related to temporary anchorage devices (TADs) from 1998–2023 in peer-reviewed dental journals indexed in the Web of Science.
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Open AccessAddition of nisin to high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement: a comparative in vitro study on antibacterial and physical properties
Nisin is a lantibiotic effective against Gram-positive microorganisms such as Streptococcus mutans. The study aimed to determine the effect of the addition of nisin to high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement (HVGIC) ...
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Open AccessDetection of multidrug-resistant bacteria in the nasal cavities and evaluation of sinus disorders in patients undergoing Le Fort I osteotomy
Orthognathic surgery can lead to sinus alterations, including sinusitis, attributed to the exposure of maxillary sinuses during Le Fort I osteotomy. Furthermore, being a hospital-based procedure, there is pote...
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Open AccessEarly childhood caries, climate change and the sustainable development goal 13: a sco** review
Sustainable development goal 13 centres on calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. The aim of this sco** review was to map the published literature for existing evidence on the asso...
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Open AccessPreciseness of artificial intelligence for lateral cephalometric measurements
The aim of the study was to assess the accuracy and efficiency of a new artificial intelligence (AI) method in performing lateral cephalometric radiographic measurements.
