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Dr. Samira Y. Belhadi, Dr. Anton R. Velchik (Author) 1
Pages: 53-73 || Published: 2024-12-24
Intraoral scanners (IOS) represent a monumental leap in digital dentistry, fundamentally transforming the process of capturing three-dimensional (3D) digital impressions of oral structures and largely superseding traditional impression techniques. This comprehensive review meticulously examines the latest advancements in IOS technology, highl... More >
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Dr. Selina M. Ravouri, Dr. Hakim L. Dervani (Author) 1
Pages: 1-10 || Published: 2025-12-05
Background: We all want our dental fillings to look good and last a long time, right? Well, this lab study was all about checking how well two common tooth-colored filling materials—a resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) and a newer, "bioactive" material called Cention N—hold their color when exposed to everyday drinks that can cause s... More >
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Dr. Karima V. Tholani, Dr. Daren M. Koveli (Author) 1
Pages: 74-86 || Published: 2024-12-28
This study set out to explore how different ways of cleaning up saliva from dental surfaces affect how strongly new composite fillings bond to old ones. We took 100 specially prepared composite discs, roughened them up by sandblasting, and then split them into 10 groups. These groups included a perfectly clean control, a group we contaminated... More >
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Dr. Alira T. Menhavi, Dr. Bashir K. Lovari (Author) 1
Pages: 11-27 || Published: 2024-12-11
Oral candidiasis, a common fungal infection in the mouth, can be a real nuisance, and managing it has become trickier as antifungal medications face growing resistance. This systematic review dives deep into how well various plant-based remedies (phytotherapeutic agents) stack up against the usual antifungal drugs for treating oral candidiasi... More >
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Dr. Nazeera K. Halvani, Dr. Emelio D. Travanik (Author) 1
Pages: 28-33 || Published: 2024-12-17
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into dentistry holds the promise of revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. However, the development of robust, equitable, and unbiased AI models is critically dependent on the availability of large, diverse, and meticulously documented datase... More >
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Dr. Leona S. Ravendi, Dr. Nadir H. Velmani (Author) 1
Pages: 34-45 || Published: 2024-12-20
This systematic review dives into the effectiveness of custom-designed healing abutments compared to standard titanium ones in helping the tissues around dental implants heal, especially when implants are placed right after a tooth is pulled. We searched major medical databases like PubMed and Cochrane up to May 2025 for studies that directly... More >
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Dr. Helena V. Jorvani, Dr. Omar S. Talroun (Author) 1
Pages: 46-52 || Published: 2024-12-22
Have you ever wondered what truly makes a smile shine, beyond just straight teeth? It's often the smooth, bright surface of our tooth enamel. This article dives into how a popular dental cleaning method, air-powder polishing, affects both how smooth our enamel stays and how long that sparkling white color lasts. We'll explore why a smooth sur... More >
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