Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alaaeldin Mahmoud, Sherif Elbasuney, Yasser H. El-Sharkawy
Summary: A customized laser-induced fluorescence system with a hyperspectral imaging camera and a non-ionization laser light supply was used for localization and early detection of dental white spot (DWS) lesions and dental caries (DC). By applying a logarithmic scale and analyzing the signal strength, the system was able to successfully distinguish DWS from normal areas or DC. This non-invasive optical diagnosis approach can provide dental examiners with immediate and accurate delineation of DWS, leading to higher rates of early-stage DC detection.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Antonis Perdiou, Aurora Doris Fratila, Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu, Vlad Tiberiu Alexa, Dacian Lalescu, Daniela Jumanca, Atena Galuscan
Summary: This study compares the diagnostic reliability of ICDAS-II visual criteria, light-induced fluorescence, and laser-induced fluorescence on occlusal caries. The results show that ICDAS II and light-induced fluorescence are better diagnostic methods than laser-induced fluorescence for detecting occlusal caries.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Carlo Seppi, Antal Huck, Arsham Hamidi, Eva Schnider, Massimiliano Filipozzi, Georg Rauter, Azhar Zam, Philippe C. Cattin
Summary: Using laser to cut bones instead of traditional saws can improve patient healing and reduce collateral damage to surrounding tissue. The research utilizes pulsed laser to cut bones, predicts cut depth using neural network, and shows neural network outperforms baseline method.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Farzaneh Ahrari, Majid Akbari, Melika Mohammadi, Amir Fallahrastegar, Mona Najaf Najafi
Summary: The sensitivity and specificity of LF and NIRR techniques for detecting proximal cavities differ, with VistaCam iX Proxi being more sensitive and DIAGNOdent Pen being more specific. However, neither of these techniques is accurate enough to be recommended as the sole approach for proximal caries detection.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kyung Hyun Cho, Chung-Min Kang, Hoi-In Jung, Hyo-Seol Lee, Koeun Lee, Tae Yang Lee, Je Seon Song
Summary: The study evaluated the use of a portable device for QLF caries detection under clinical conditions and proposed a QS-index for primary teeth. Results showed good sensitivity, specificity, and AUROC values for QLF parameters, with the logistic regression model performing better than individual Delta F or Delta R values. The QS-index accurately represents the progression of caries with statistical significance.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Markus Laky, Peter Toth, Brenda Laky, Tom Vaskovich, Christoph Kurzmann, Muazzez Arslan, Mariano Nguyen, Xiaohui Rausch-Fan, Andreas Moritz, Hassan Ali Shokoohi-Tabrizi
Summary: This study evaluates the use of Er:YAG laser for debonding procedures of different dental ceramics and identifies appropriate laser settings.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ani Belcheva, Maria Shindova
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a modified version of the BMT 'Latent inhibition' combined with Er:YAG laser in reducing dental anxiety in pediatric patients.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Nasser Assery, Nora Alomeir, Yan Zeng, Jin Xiao, Alexandra Tsigarida
Summary: The study found that Er:YAG laser treatment on titanium and zirconia implant surfaces did not significantly impact surface roughness, elemental material weight, or early biofilm formation in the oral cavity. Despite visual surface alterations, there were no significant differences in biofilm formation between laser-treated and untreated groups of both titanium and zirconia discs.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mohammad E. Khosroshahi, Faezeh D. Farahani, Lida Ghazanfari, Vaughan Woll-Morison
Summary: The study investigates the thermal changes in indocyanine green (ICG)-assisted diode laser ablation of dental caries, revealing temperature variations under different laser modes and powers, as well as significant differences in caries removal efficiency under different irradiation conditions.
LASERS IN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryouichi Satou, Atsushi Yamagishi, Atsushi Takayanagi, Seitaro Suzuki, Dowen Birkhed, Naoki Sugihara
Summary: In this study, the effectiveness of the toothpaste technique in preventing caries in home care was investigated. By diluting toothpaste samples and measuring viscosity, it was found that at low concentrations, toothpaste can be easily washed out of high-risk interdental areas, resulting in reduced caries prevention. The study proposed a method to maintain toothpaste in the interdental area and showed that using finger brushes can increase the efficiency of toothpaste delivery.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hani S. AlMoharib, Bjorn Steffensen, Driss Zoukhri, Matthew Finkelman, Robert Gyurko
Summary: This study compared the efficacy of biofilm removal from implant-like titanium surfaces by Er:YAG laser, titanium brush, and carbon fiber curet. The results showed that Er:YAG laser is effective in reducing bacterial biofilm on titanium discs, but it does not exhibit significantly greater efficacy in biofilm removal than commonly used titanium brushes or carbon fiber curets on threadless titanium surfaces.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Joao Felipe Besegato, Priscila Borges Gobbo de Melo, Adilson Cesar Abreu Bernardi, Marina Trevelin Souza, Edgar Dutra Zanotto, Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato, Alessandra Nara de Souza Rastelli
Summary: This study evaluates the combined use of experimental ultrasound, aPDT, and bioactive glasses for the removal, decontamination, and remineralization of dentin caries lesions. The results suggest that the combination of ultrasound, aPDT, and bioactive glasses can be a promising minimally invasive treatment for caries lesions.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Junhui Wang, Yujiang Chen, Baize Zhang, Xin Ge, Xiaojing Wang
Summary: The present study analyzed the clinical effects of Er:YAG laser in pulpotomy of children's deep caries-affected primary molars. The study found that Er:YAG laser significantly reduced treatment time and showed higher clinical efficacy over time.
LASERS IN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Song Hee Oh, Sae Rom Lee, Jin Young Choi, Yong Suk Choi, Seong Hun Kim, Hong Cheol Yoon, Gerald Nelson
Summary: By comparing and analyzing conventional examination with the QLF technique, this study aimed to present an optimal diagnostic protocol. It was found that QLF showed higher sensitivity in detecting occlusal dental caries and cracks compared to the conventional method. The QLF technique may be a useful adjunct tool for the detection of occlusal caries and peripheral cracks.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Cheng Wang, Rongjun Zhang, Xiaoling Wei, Le Wang, Peiyu Wu, Qi Yao
Summary: Popularizing community and home early caries screening is crucial, but a low-cost and portable automated screening tool is currently lacking. This study developed an automated diagnosis model for dental caries and calculus using fluorescence sub-band imaging and deep learning. The method consists of two stages, collecting imaging information and employing a convolutional neural network for classification and diagnosis. The results show competitive performance and the potential for application in community and at-home caries detection.
BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jessie-Leigh P. O'connor, Kate L. Milledge, Fiona O'Leary, Robert Cumming, Joerg Eberhard, Vasant Hirani
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jingqing Sun, Joerg Eberhard, Silke Glage, Nadine Held, Henning Voigt, Kerstin Schwabe, Andreas Winkel, Meike Stiesch
CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Bunk Daniel, Eisenburger Michael, Haeckl Sebastian, Eberhard Joerg, Stiesch Meike, Grischke Jasmin
CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anh Thi Mai Nguyen, Rahena Akhter, Siddharth Garde, Claire Scott, Stephen M. Twigg, Stephen Colagiuri, Shilpi Ajwani, Joerg Eberhard
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eman S. Almabadi, Adrian Bauman, Rahena Akhter, Jessica Gugusheff, Joseph Van Buskirk, Michelle Sankey, Janet E. Palmer, David J. Kavanagh, Gregory J. Seymour, Mary P. Cullinan, Joerg Eberhard
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a personalized oral health education program combined with routine dental care in a low socioeconomic community through a randomized controlled clinical trial. The results showed that the personalized education program did not significantly improve the clinical outcomes of periodontal health compared to routine dental care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
K. Wernicke, J. Grischke, M. Stiesch, S. Zeissler, K. Kruger, P. Bauer, A. Hillebrecht, J. Eberhard
Summary: The study revealed that physical activity has a positive effect on periodontal health and HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It significantly reduced bleeding on probing and severity of periodontitis, while also decreasing HbA1c levels.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Eman S. Almabadi, Gregory J. Seymour, Rahena Akhter, Adrian Bauman, Mary P. Cullinan, Joerg Eberhard
Summary: This study demonstrated that personalised oral health education combined with routine dental treatment was associated with a significant reduction in hsCRP levels subsequent to dietary behavioural changes, suggesting beneficial effects on general health. Developing an oral health program that educates on modifiable common risk factors for general health should be a priority component to improve oral and general health, particularly for at-risk communities.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Phannaphat Choowong, Jibran A. Wali, Anh Thi Mai Nguyen, Thilini N. Jayasinghe, Joerg Eberhard
Summary: High intake of dietary cholesterol, saturated fatty acids, and processed carbohydrates such as sucrose, as well as protein-deficient diets, were positively associated with periodontitis in rodents. On the other hand, diets with high doses of milk basic protein and a high ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids were negatively associated with periodontitis in rodents.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fiona S. Atkinson, Jouhrah Hussain Khan, Jennie C. Brand-Miller, Joerg Eberhard
Summary: The research suggests that starchy foods, especially those with a high glycemic index (GI), may contribute to an increased risk of dental caries.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Parvaneh, Paul K. Witting, Jaqueline Ku, Tala Moradi, Elif Eroglu, Ben Freedman, Greg T. Sutherland, Andrew McCorkindale, Boris Guennewig, Phannaphat Choowong, Kim Bell-Anderson, Gregory Cooney, Shane R. Thomas, Joerg Eberhard
Summary: The study found that oral lavage of P. gingivalis and S. gordonii for 4 weeks induced periodontitis in ApoE(-/-) mice, accompanied by increased mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory mediators in the liver and impaired endothelial function. While no differences were detected in caecal microbiota, this is the first report providing evidence that periodontitis induces endothelial dysfunction in mice.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Eva Blank, Jasmin Grischke, Andreas Winkel, Joerg Eberhard, Nadine Kommerein, Katharina Doll, Ines Yang, Meike Stiesch
Summary: A new rodent model has been developed for the preclinical evaluation of dental implant materials, focusing on early biofilm colonization with human-derived oral bacteria. Reliable biofilm quantification on the implant surface and peri-implant mucositis symptoms of bacterially inoculated animals will be important indicators for evaluating biofilm-reducing modifications of implant materials.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shalinie King, Clara K. Chow, Joerg Eberhard
Summary: Examination of the oral cavity can identify clinical signs indicative of underlying systemic disease. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes have an impact on oral health, and oral health conditions such as periodontitis and xerostomia are associated with an increased risk for these diseases. This review outlines the relationship between periodontitis, xerostomia and cardiometabolic disease, and provides guidance for early diagnosis and management of oral health conditions for general practitioners.
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Joerg Eberhard, Kate Ruiz, Jian Tan, Thilini N. Jayasinghe, Shahrukh Khan, Elif Eroglu, Christina Adler, Stephen J. Simpson, David G. Le Couteur, David Raubenheimer, Laurence Macia, Alison K. Gosby, Rosilene Ribeiro
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of two macronutrient interventions on oral health. The results showed that a semi-vegetarian high-fat diet had positive effects on clinical parameters of periodontal health.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aditi Chopra, Thilini N. Jayasinghe, Joerg Eberhard
Summary: Periodontitis can increase the levels of AGEs, even in the absence of hyperglycemia. This explains the relationship between periodontitis and related diseases such as diabetes.
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Quynh-Anh Lea, Guy D. Eslickb, Kimberly Mathieu Coultonc, Rahena Akhterd, George Condouse, Jorg Eberhard, Ralph Nanang
Summary: This study suggests that treatment of gingivitis in pregnancy may lead to reduced risk of preterm birth and increased birth weight, while its impact on gestational age and low birth weight is not statistically significant. Further trials are needed to confirm the effects of gingivitis treatment on pregnancy outcomes.
ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
(2021)