Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rakan Rafdan Alhujhuj, Rizwan Jouhar, Muhammad Adeel Ahmed, Abdullatif Abdulrahman Almujhim, Mohammed Tariq Albutayh, Necdet Adanir
Summary: This study investigated the root canal configuration of maxillary and mandibular first molars using CBCT scans and found that the majority of molars had three roots and three canals. Additionally, a significant association was observed between gender and the number of canals in maxillary molars.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jorge N. R. Martins, Christian Nole, Hani F. Ounsi, Peter Parashos, Gianluca Plotino, Magnus F. Ragnarsson, Ruben Rosas Aguilar, Fabio Santiago, Hussein C. Seedat, Walter Vargas, Murilo von Zuben, Yuerong Zhang, Hussam Alfawaz, Moataz-Bellah A. M. Alkhawas, Zaher Altaki, Luiza Berti, Carlos Boveda, Imran Cassim, Antonis Chaniotis, Daniel Flynn, Jose Antonio Gonzalez, Jojo Kottoor, Adam Monroe, Emmanuel J. N. L. Silva, Marco Aurelio Versiani
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence of radix entomolaris and a second canal at the distal aspect of mandibular first molars among different geographic regions. The results showed that the East Asia region and Asian ethnic group had a higher prevalence of a second distal root.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2022)
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Veterinary Sciences
Han Chia, Kendall Taney, Don Hoover, James B. Robertson, Lenin A. Villamizar-Martinez
Summary: Based on retrospective evaluation of cone-beam computed tomography and high-definition computed tomography exams from 103 small breed dogs under 15 kg, the study found that most of the roots of the first mandibular molar tooth in these dogs were located at the lingual aspect of the mandibular canal (82.7%) with an overall superimposition median with the canal of 100% and 90% for the mesial and distal roots, respectively. Straddle tooth roots were not common in the dogs of this study.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Moazzy Almansour, Saad M. Al-Zubaidi, Abdulmjeed S. Enizy, Ahmed A. Madfa
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the root and root canal anatomy of mandibular second molars with C-shaped root canal configurations in residents of the Hail district using CBCT. The findings revealed significant differences in root canal morphology between Saudi subpopulations, with the majority of mandibular second molars having two roots and three root canals. The presence of a C-shaped root canal system should be taken into account when treating these molars.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lin Yang, Jingchao Han, Qibao Wang, Zhuoran Wang, Xijiao Yu, Yi Du
Summary: This study investigated the root canal morphology of mandibular second molars in a Chinese population and found that the most common morphology is two separate roots with three canals. The prevalence of C-shaped root canals is higher in females than in males, and C-shaped canals are typically bilateral.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Maryam Tofangchiha, Soheil Koushaei, Maryam Mortazavi, Zahra Souri, Ahad Alizadeh, Romeo Patini
Summary: The study assessed the positive predictive value of panoramic radiographic signs in determining the relationship between impacted mandibular third molars (IMTMs) and the mandibular canal (MC). Results showed that root apex darkening and interference with the white line on panoramic radiographs had a high PPV for detecting the contact between IMTMs and MC. Presence of these risk factors indicates the necessity for subsequent 3D radiographic assessments.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yeqing Yang, Chong Jiang, Ming Chen, Junkai Zeng, Buling Wu
Summary: This study used CBCT to investigate the root canal system of mandibular anteriors in a Cantonese population and found that complicated root canal configurations are more common in mandibular lateral incisors. Furthermore, the presence of distolingual roots in mandibular first molars is correlated with complicated root canal configurations in mandibular lateral incisors.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
George T. M. Candeiro, Ingrid Mendonca Monteiro Dodt Teixeira, Dhaniel Anderson O. limpio Barbosa, Nilton Vivacqua-Gomes, Flavio R. F. Alves
Summary: This CBCT-based study in a large Brazilian population found that approximately 20% of mandibular central and lateral incisors had two root canals, while canines had 10%. The majority of individuals demonstrated bilateral symmetry between contralateral teeth. No significant sex influence was found for lower lateral incisors and canines, but a higher prevalence of two canals in men was noted for lower central incisors.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Steven Kempers, Pieter van Lierop, Tzu-Ming Harry Hsu, David Anssari Moin, Stefaan Berge, Hossein Ghaeminia, Tong Xi, Shankeeth Vinayahalingam
Summary: The study aims to automatically assess the positional relationship between lower third molars (M3i) and the mandibular canal (MC) based on panoramic radiographs (PR). A deep-learning approach, combined with a skeletonization algorithm and a signed distance method, was trained and validated to classify the positional relationship. The proposed method achieved high accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, and F1-score.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rossana Izzetti, Marco Nisi, Stefano Gennai, Filippo Graziani
Summary: Inferior alveolar nerve injury is the main complication in mandibular third molar surgery. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become crucial in evaluating the relationship between mandibular third molar and inferior alveolar nerve. Segmentation techniques applied to CBCT images can improve visualization of the structures of interest, leading to better preoperative evaluation of the third molar.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Arwa A. Al-Maswary, Hossam Waleed Almadhoon, Amr Elkhateb, Aboalmagd Hamdallah, Esam Halboub
Summary: This meta-analysis examined the prevalence and influencing factors of middle mesial canal (MMC) in mandibular molars using cone-beam computed tomography. The results showed that the prevalence of MMC was 4.4% in the first molars, significantly higher than the prevalence of 1.3% in the second molars. Age, molar side, and gender were not found to be influencing factors of MMC prevalence.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Adithya A. Sherwood, Anand I. Sherwood, Frank C. Setzer, Sheela K. Devi, Jasmin V. Shamili, Caroline John, Falk Schwendicke
Summary: This study developed a deep learning model to classify C-shaped canal anatomy in mandibular second molars and compared the performance of different architectures. The results showed that Xception U-Net and residual U-Net outperformed U-Net, and the addition of contrast-limited adaptive histogram equalization improved overall architecture efficacy.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Fatma Pertek Hatipoglu, Guldane Magat, Omer Hatipoglu, Nessrin Taha, Suha Alfirjani, Imran Zainal, Anna Paulina Lehmann, Moataz-Bellah Ahmed Mohamed Alkhawas, Glynn Dale Buchanan, Maira Kopbayeva, Sugumaran Surendar, Muhammad Qasim Javed, Ahmed A. Madfa, David Donnermeyer, Silvana Jukic Krmek, Usman Anwer Bhatti, Paulo J. Palma, Joao Filipe Brochado Martins
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence of the middle mesial canal (MMC) in the mandibular first molar (M1M) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images from 15 countries. The prevalence of MMC varied significantly among different countries, but there were no significant differences based on gender or age groups.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber, Mohammed abou El Seoud, Shaimaa Mohamed Abu el Sadat, Nawar Naguib Nawar
Summary: This study used CBCT to examine anatomical variations in mandibular second molars in an Egyptian sub-population. The results showed differences in the number of roots, number of root canals, root cross section, and prevalence and configurations of C-shaped canals. The findings suggest that Egyptian sub-population exhibits highly variable morphological features in mandibular second molars, making CBCT highly recommended for individual cases.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Navas P. Moidu, Sidhartha Sharma, Vijay Kumar, Amrita Chawla, Ajay Logani
Summary: The study found a significant association between root length and RCC, with the length of the mesiobuccal root being an important anatomical parameter for predicting the type of RCC in the permanent maxillary first molar tooth.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Olga A. Korczeniewska, Divya Kohli, Giannina Katzmann Rider, Carlos Zaror, Veronica Iturriaga, Rafael Benoliel
Summary: Melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) antagonists have been found to effectively alleviate hypersensitivity in rodent neuropathic pain models, with SHU9119 and HS014 antagonists showing the most prominent results. Further investigation is needed to determine the optimal dose and time of treatment.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Carlos Zaror, Andrea Matamala-Santander, Montse Ferrer, Fernando Rivera-Mendoza, Gerardo Espinoza-Espinoza, Maria Jose Martinez-Zapata
Summary: This study found that childhood caries has a negative impact on oral health-related quality of life, especially severe caries. However, the impact on OHRQoL is diluted when evaluated at the population level.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTAL HYGIENE
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Valentina Duarte, Carlos Zaror, Julio Villanueva, Fabiola Werlinger, Constanza Vidal, Pedro Sole, Juan Alberto O'Ryan, Roberto Requena, Matias Dallaserra, Rene Rojas, Marcela Burgos, Montse Ferrer
Summary: Patients with dentofacial deformities experienced significant improvements in oral health-related quality of life and physical health component after orthognathic surgery, with greater improvement observed in Class III deformities compared to Class II deformities.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Carlos Zaror, Naira Figueiredo Deana, Gerardo Espinoza-Espinoza, Yanela Aravena-Rivas, Patricia Munoz-Millan, Patricia Pineda, Pamela Burdiles, Paula Nahuelhual, Carlos Canelo-Aybar, Pablo Alonso-Coello
Summary: This study describes a new methodology for prioritizing questions and rating the importance of health outcomes for a COVID-19 dental guideline. The results show that most of the questions were rated as important, and this approach provides a rigorous and transparent method for guideline development prioritization.
JOURNAL OF EVALUATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Valentina Duarte, Carlos Zaror, Julio Villanueva, Matias Andreo, Matias Dallaserra, Josefina Salazar, Angels Pont, Montse Ferrer
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of combined orthodontic-surgical treatment on oral health-related quality of life for patients with different types of dentofacial deformities. The results showed significant improvement in oral health-related quality of life for both Class II and Class III patients 4-7 months after surgery. However, Class II patients had lower improvement in certain domains compared to Class III patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Raul Alberto Aguilera-Eguia, Pamela Seron, Ruvistay Gutierrez-Arias, Carlos Zaror
Summary: Lymphoedema associated with breast cancer is a common condition caused by lymphatic system interruption and various factors. Physical therapy is an effective treatment for reducing lymphoedema, improving quality of life, and reducing pain. However, there is currently no study comparing the effectiveness of all physical therapy interventions. The purpose of this study is to determine the most effective physical therapy treatment.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jorge Beltran, Carlos Zaror, Maria Paz Moya, Henrique Duque Netto, Sergio Olate
Summary: This research analyzed the diagnosis and treatment of patients with unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH). The study found that variables such as age, sex, clinical type, SPECT intensity, and the need for secondary surgery were associated with the diagnosis of UCH. The authors recommend using clinical analysis, medical records, 3D imaging, and SPECT as complementary tools for assessing UCH and progressive facial asymmetry.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Raul Alberto Aguilera-Eguia, Ruvistay Gutierrez-Arias, Carlos Zaror, Pamela Seron
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different physical exercise programmes in reducing the volume of lymphoedema, pain intensity, and improving quality of life in breast cancer-related lymphoedema patients. The researchers will collect data by searching databases and assess the overall quality of evidence using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation System. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminated in scientific conferences.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Eulalia Sans-Serramitjana, Macarena Obreque, Fernanda Munoz, Carlos Zaror, Maria de La Luz Mora, Miguel Vinas, Pablo Betancourt
Summary: This scoping review examines the potential role of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) in combating oral pathogens. The findings suggest that SeNPs have significant antimicrobial efficacy against common oral pathogens, along with effective antioxidant activity and limited toxicity. Further research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness in different settings and to provide detailed information on experimental conditions and safety.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jaime Abarca, Francisca Espinoza, Aldo Lizana, Paulina Munoz, Karin Steinfort, Hector Monardes
Summary: This study aimed to compare the performance of different sealers at the dentin interface. The results showed that different sealers had different performances at different locations, with AH Plus showing better marginal adaptation in the middle third and no significant difference in interfacial gaps in the apical third.
GIORNALE ITALIANO DI ENDODONZIA
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yanela Aravena-Rivas, Maria Jose Monsalves, Gerardo Espinoza-Espinoza, Andrea Weitz, Barbara Hernandez, Jose Castillo, Carlos Zaror
Summary: The study found that individual SEP (living in extreme poverty) had an impact on caries experience among socioeconomically deprived children in Chile, while contextual SEP (HDI) did not. These results support the development of health strategies focusing on individual SEP to reduce oral health inequalities.
COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
P. Ramamurthy, A. Rath, P. Sidhu, B. Fernandes, S. Nettem, P. A. Fee, C. Zaror, T. Walsh
Summary: Pit and fissure sealants are effective in preventing caries in permanent teeth, but their effectiveness in primary teeth is still uncertain. The evidence from this review is limited and of low certainty, highlighting the need for further robust randomized controlled trials to address the gap in knowledge regarding the preventive effect and retention of sealants in primary dentition.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Anatomy & Morphology
Nilton Alves, Carlos Zaror, Mariano del Sol, Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato, Naira Figueiredo Deana
Summary: The study found that laser photobiomodulation (laser PBM) has an effect on the expression of important proteins VEGF and TGF-beta 1 during burn wound repair in the animal model, promoting the healing process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hector Monardes Cortes, Marcia Antunez, Pamela Herrera, Pablo Jara, Karin Steinfort, Jaime Abarca
Summary: This study aimed to assess bacterial leakage of two bioceramic sealers compared to an epoxy resin-based sealer. Results showed none of the sealers provided a completely effective apical seal, with leakage occurring in around 30% of the total sample, but differences between groups were not significant.
GIORNALE ITALIANO DI ENDODONZIA
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
H. Monardes, K. Herrera, J. Vargas, K. Steinfort, C. Zaror, J. Abarca
Summary: This study used CBCT scans to determine the number and anatomy of roots and root canals in maxillary premolars, finding a high variability in root numbers and canal configurations, with most cases having two or three roots. The most common morphology in the Chilean population was two or three roots. Root canal distribution was highly variable and generally of low to medium complexity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
(2021)
