Category: Dentistry
Implant safety and implementation need stronger system-wide support
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in DentistryWhat the study found The authors report that complex medical implants face important safety and implementation problems in general healthcare systems. They argue that first-in-human use is not sufficiently standardized or regulated, and that even after approval, training, funding, patient selection, and reporting can remain weak. Why the authors say this matters The authors conclude…
Guideline supports less invasive management of deep caries
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in DentistryWhat the study found For deep caries, the guideline says that less invasive management strategies are supported by current evidence to help maintain pulp vitality. Why the authors say this matters The authors say implementation requires clinician training, patient-centred decision-making, and attention to economic and practical factors. The study suggests more research is needed, especially…
Multimodal imaging supports orthodontic diagnosis and collaborative oral care
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in DentistryMultimodal imaging fusion enhances orthodontic diagnostics and enables seamless collaboration among dental specialists through standardized data integration.
Crestal bone loss varied by implant site preparation technique
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in DentistryProspective study comparing crestal bone loss around dental implants placed with conventional drilling, bone expansion, and ridge split techniques over 12-month follow-up.
YOLOv12 detected many cephalometric landmarks within 2 mm
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in DentistryYOLOv12-based automatic detection of cephalometric landmarks on lateral skull X-rays achieves 80.57% accuracy within 2 mm, matching human variability standards.
Childhood mandibular myxoma presented with persistent trismus
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in DentistryCase report of odontogenic myxoma in a 5-year-old presenting with trismus, demonstrating persistent functional impairment despite successful tumor removal and bone regeneration.
AI enhancement may preserve low-dose CBCT image quality
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in DentistryAI-based image processing maintained diagnostic quality in dental CBCT scans at 20% standard radiation dose, but not at 10% dose, with implications for reducing cumulative radiation exposure.
Dental caries prevalence in first permanent molars is relatively high
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in DentistryGlobal meta-analysis of 768,263 individuals reveals first permanent molar dental caries prevalence at 33%, with higher rates in Africa, Europe, and Latin America compared to Asia.
Layered PPIE broadened involvement in the RETURN dental study
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in DentistryStructured layered approach to patient and public involvement in health inequalities research combining experienced contributors with grassroots engagement to enhance socio-economic representation.
CBCT found varied premolar canal anatomy in Jordanian patients
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in DentistryCBCT analysis of 800 maxillary premolars in Jordanian patients reveals diverse root and canal configurations, with Ahmed’s classification capturing variations missed by Vertucci’s system.
