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Open AccessAccuracy of different approaches for detecting proximal root caries lesions in vitro
The objective was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of radiographic evaluation (XR), visual-tactile assessment (VT), laser-fluorescence (LF) (DIAGNOdent Pen/KaVo), and near-infrared-light transillumination (...
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Open AccessKnowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental students
Knowledge obtained at the undergraduate level regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) has an impact on future practice of dentists and paediatric dentists. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess f...
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Open AccessDeep learning for cephalometric landmark detection: systematic review and meta-analysis
Deep learning (DL) has been increasingly employed for automated landmark detection, e.g., for cephalometric purposes. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the accuracy and underlying ev...
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Open AccessSelective vs stepwise removal of deep carious lesions in primary molars: 24 months follow-up from a randomized controlled trial
For well-defined deep (> 2/3 dentin extension) carious lesions, selective (SE) or stepwise (SW) carious tissue removals have been recommended, while there is limited comparative evidence for both. We compared ...
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Open AccessThe forgotten merits of GIC restorations: a systematic review
To reevaluate proven strengths and weakness of glass ionomer cements (GICs) and to identify agreement versus conflicting evidence in previous reports regarding the transition between GIC and the tooth, and the...
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Prevalence, Incidence, and Burden of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
A large number of studies report on the prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). We use systematically compiled data on prevalence studies to describe the prevalence and incidence of MIH on global...
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Health Economic Evaluation of Management Strategies for MIH
For managing MIH, a large range of treatment options are available. While most of them have not been evaluated from a health economic perspective, there are some data on management strategies for severe MIH. I...
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Structural, Mechanical, and Chemical Evaluation of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization-Affected Enamel
In order to not only understand the pathogenesis of MIH but also derive appropriate treatment strategies, knowledge of the structural, mechanical, and chemical properties and changes of MIH-affected enamel com...
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Schrittweise versus selektive Exkavation tiefer Milchmolarenkaries: 18-Monats-Ergebnisse einer randomisiert-kontrollierten Studie
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Open AccessVisual and radiographic caries detection: a tailored meta-analysis for two different settings, Egypt and Germany
Diagnostic meta-analyses on caries detection methods should assist practitioners in their daily practice. However, conventional meta-analysis estimates may be inapplicable due to differences in test conduct, a...
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Management of pulps exposed during carious tissue removal in adults: a multi-national questionnaire-based survey
The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the management of pulps exposed during carious tissue removal by French, German, and Norwegian general dental practitioners (GDPs). We further aimed ...
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Open AccessOral manifestations, dental management, and a rare homozygous mutation of the PRDM12 gene in a boy with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type VIII: a case report and review of the literature
Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type VIII is a rare autosomal recessive inherited disorder. Chen et al. recently identified the causative gene and characterized biallelic mutations in the PR domain-co...
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Dentists’ attitudes and behaviour regarding deep carious lesion management: a multi-national survey
The present study aimed, using a questionnaire, to assess and compare behaviour, attitudes and beliefs of French, German and Norwegian dentists regarding deep carious lesion management.
