Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fan Qi, Haofei Huang, Ming Wang, Weifeng Rong, Jing Wang
Summary: With the increasing attention to dental health, various dental treatment procedures have emerged. However, these procedures often result in the production of a large number of free radicals, causing oxidative stress and damage. This article reviews the origin of these free radicals, the types of antioxidants, and their mechanisms. The delivery of antioxidants in dental procedures and their feasibility for clinical applications are also discussed. Additionally, the importance of safety assessment for these materials and future challenges in antioxidant development are highlighted.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Samantha J. Rutherford, Anne-Marie Glenny, Graham Roberts, Lee Hooper, Helen Worthington
Summary: This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotic administration before invasive dental procedures in individuals at risk of bacterial endocarditis. Based on the available evidence, there is currently no definitive evidence to support the use of prophylactic antibiotics in reducing the incidence of bacterial endocarditis. The potential harms and costs of antibiotic administration compared to the potential benefits remain uncertain.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Carolina C. Martins, Peter B. Lockhart, Ramon T. Firmino, Catherine Kilmartin, Thomas J. Cahill, Mark Dayer, Ingrid G. P. Occhi-Alexandre, Honghao Lai, Long Ge, Martin H. Thornhill
Summary: This study evaluated the timing, duration, and incidence of bacteremia following invasive dental procedures and activities of daily living. Dental extractions, scaling and root planing, and oral health procedures had the highest frequency of bacteremia, while toothbrushing, flossing, and chewing also caused bacteremia but with lower frequency.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
James R. Allison, Charlotte C. Currie, David C. Edwards, Charlotte Bowes, Jamie Coulter, Kimberley Pickering, Ekaterina Kozhevnikova, Justin Durham, Christopher J. Nile, Nicholas Jakubovics, Nadia Rostami, Richard Holliday
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the distribution and persistence of dental aerosol and splatter by introducing fluorescein into irrigation reservoirs. The results showed that dental procedures generate aerosol and splatter, with contamination being effectively cleared by suction and within 30 minutes post-procedure. The two analytic methods used in the study showed good correlation.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mehael Fennelly, Catherine Gallagher, Mairead Harding, Stig Hellebust, John Wenger, Niall O'Sullivan, David O'Connor, Michael Prentice
Summary: The study found that using high-volume evacuation (HVE) or HVE plus local exhaust ventilation (LEV) can effectively prevent the spread and persistence of aerosols generated during dental procedures. Additionally, the use of enclosures can restrict the spread of aerosols outside of the operating area.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Siti Salmiah Mohd Yunus, Syed Nabil, Muhd Fazlynizam Rashdi, Abd Jabar Nazimi, Rifqah Nordin, Huann Lan Tan, Oteh Maskon, Hamat Che H. Hassan, Tzar Mohd Nizam Khaithir, Aznida Firzah Abdul Aziz, Yee Guan Ng, Ridwan Yeop Ismail, Roszalina Ramli
Summary: This study examines the opinions of Malaysian clinical specialists on antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis based on the 2008 NICE guideline. A questionnaire was distributed to 794 specialists, with a response rate of 34.9%. Overall, 49.8% of respondents believed in adhering to the guideline, while a majority of oral and maxillofacial surgeons disagreed. Dental procedures such as surgery for an impacted tooth, dental implant surgery, periodontal surgery, and dental extraction in patients with poor oral hygiene were perceived as moderate-to-high risk for IE.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Omokaro Osaiyuwu
Summary: This study focused on bacteremia following oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures in Nigerians, finding that 33.1% of patients had bacteremia postoperatively. Patients with inflammatory dental diseases were more likely to have bacteremia during extractions, emphasizing the need for antibiotic prophylaxis in 'at risk' patients.
AFRICAN HEALTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Karolin Charlotte Hoefer, Isabelle Graf, Anne Adams, Kathrin Kuhr, Georg Plum, Falk Schwendicke, Konrad Brockmeier, Michael Johannes Noack
Summary: The study systematically reviewed the prevalence of bacteraemia triggered by dental intervention and home oral hygiene practices in children, finding that the risk was lowest with daily manual toothbrushing and routine professional cleaning, while power toothbrushing increased the risk. Limited evidence exists on children without gingivitis or systemic diseases.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pingping Han, Honghui Li, Laurence J. Walsh, Saso Ivanovski
Summary: The study established a method to visualize contamination from splatters and aerosols produced by common dental instruments, showing that high-speed handpieces generated the most splatter particles and triplex syringes produced the largest amount of aerosols.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Katarzyna Manka-Malara, Maciej Trzaskowski, Dominika Gawlak
Summary: The study aimed to determine the impact of different cleaning methods on two polymeric materials used in prosthodontics as non-adhesive permanent liners. The results showed that Mollosil Plus material should be decontaminated with the use of a toothbrush or toothbrush with soap, while Plastitanium material should be disinfected. Plastitanium samples are more susceptible to damage during the decontamination procedures than Mollosil Plus.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Colin C. Hubbard, Charlesnika T. Evans, Gregory S. Calip, Jifang Zhou, Susan A. Rowan, Katie J. Suda
Summary: This study analyzed the appropriateness of antibiotic prophylaxis in dental visits and found that unnecessary antibiotic prophylaxis was highly prevalent but decreased over time. Factors associated with unnecessary prophylaxis included age, sex, geographic region, rurality, type of antibiotic, and dental procedure. Antimicrobial stewardship strategies targeting dentists are needed.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kacper Wachol, Tadeusz Morawiec, Anna Nowak-Wachol, Bartlomiej Kubaszek, Teresa Kasprzyk-Kucewicz, Domenico Baldi, Agnieszka Machorowska-Pieniazek, Malgorzata Skucha-Nowak, Armand Cholewka
Summary: This clinical study aimed to analyze the accuracy of computer-guided implant surgery using dynamic implant navigation in patients treated with dental implants after bone augmentation. The results show that this technique has a high success rate, and it can reduce surgical risks and complications.
Article
Surgery
Kitty Yuechuan Wu, Joshua A. Gillis, Steven L. Moran
Summary: This article discusses the complications of flexor tendon repair and treatment options for secondary flexor tendon reconstruction, including options such as tenolysis, tendon grafting, and tendon transfers. It also covers pulley reconstruction and treatment methods for isolated flexor digitorum profundus injuries, providing a management algorithm for secondary flexor tendon reconstruction.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hussein S. Basma, Muhammad H. A. Saleh, Nico C. Geurs, Peng Li, Andrea Ravida, Hom-Lay Wang, Ramzi Abou-Arraj
Summary: This study compared the use of small-particle and large-particle bone grafts in lateral ridge augmentation procedures. The results showed that the use of large-particle grafts resulted in greater ridge gain. Additionally, the small-particle group showed better bone density and greater vital bone formation.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Perdo Henrique Chaves de Oliveira, Cleidiel Aparecido Araujo Lemos, Cristiane Cantiga-Silva, Flavio Duarte Faria, Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra, Eduardo Piza Pellizzer
Summary: Melatonin has shown positive effects in oral health and dental procedures, improving inflammatory response and reducing anxiety, which are beneficial overall.
