Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaoyu Huang, Ming Zhang, Lin Chang, Dali Zheng, Wei Lin, Yan Feng, Youguang Lu
Summary: The study aimed to enhance the anti-caries performance of pit and fissure sealants by synthesizing silver nanocomposites and evaluating their properties. The synthesized eggshell/Ag material showed strong antibacterial activity and when combined with sealants, exhibited excellent antibacterial properties without affecting mechanical properties. Furthermore, in vivo testing showed no abnormalities, indicating the potential clinical application of eggshell/Ag in dentistry.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Y. T. Hu, F. Yu, X. Y. Tang, W. Z. Wu, P. Zhang, Z. H. Hu, J. H. Chen, X. D. Xing, Y. H. Xiao
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of an antibacterial core-shell AgBr/cationic polymer nanocomposite on the properties of a resin-based pit and fissure sealant. The experimental antibacterial sealants containing AgBr/BHPVP showed better bactericidal activity against Streptococcus mutans compared to commercial sealants, with potential for preventing caries.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Eun-Deok Jo, Sang-Bae Lee, Chung-Min Kang, Kwang-Mahn Kim, Jae-Sung Kwon
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the release of BPA from sealants under different pH conditions. The results showed that low pH had a negative effect on the release of BPA. Therefore, frequent exposure to low pH after sealant treatment may negatively affect the chemical stability of the sealant.
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)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Po-Yen Lin, Le-Yin Hsu, Hsuan-Lu Alicia Ko, Perng-Haur Wang, Ping-Yi Lin, Lin-Yang Chi
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of a national pit and fissure sealants (PFS) program in Taiwan. The results showed that children who participated in the program had a reduced risk of caries-related treatments by at least 10%. The presence of retained sealants also contributed to an additional 30% risk reduction.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anne Schlickenrieder, Ole Meyer, Jule Schoenewolf, Paula Engels, Reinhard Hickel, Volker Gruhn, Marc Hesenius, Jan Kuehnisch
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the diagnostic performance of a trained convolutional neural network for detecting and categorizing fissure sealants from intraoral photographs using expert standard as reference. The CNN accurately detected sealants in 98.7% of all test images, showing good agreement with the reference standard.
Article
Polymer Science
Ji-Won Choi, Song-Yi Yang
Summary: This study evaluated the antibacterial, physicochemical, and mechanical properties of pit and fissure sealants containing different weight percentages of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). The addition of ZnO NPs showed antibacterial activity against S. mutans with no negative effects on the physicochemical and mechanical properties. These sealants can be considered as ideal materials for secondary caries prevention.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Karla Janilee de Souza Penha, Fabia Regina Vieira de Oliveira Roma, Marina Jansen dos Santos, Geyna Aguiar Soares do Couto, Leily Macedo Firoozmand
Summary: This study evaluated the alkalizing potential, fluoride release, shear bond strength, and microhardness of self-conditioning sealants and their effectiveness in preventing caries. The results showed that the bioactive sealant could slow down the progression of caries.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Syed M. Yassin, Dasmawati Mohamad, Rafi Ahmad Togoo, Sarliza Yasmin Sanusi, Yanti Johari
Summary: The purpose of this study was to review the impact of nanofillers on the physicomechanical properties of resin-based pit and fissure sealants (RBS). A systematic review was conducted on in vitro studies using nanofilled RBS until February 2023. Different types of nanomaterials were used to reinforce the RBS, and their success as fillers was determined by factors such as nature, morphology, concentration, and volume used. Non-agglomerated and well-dispersed nanofillers enhanced the physicomechanical properties of RBS.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Xiaoxue Yang, Jing Guo, Bowen Hu, Zihan Li, Meiling Wu, Hao Guo, Xiaoyao Huang, Xuemei Liu, Xiaohe Guo, Peisheng Liu, Yuan Chen, Shijie Li, Yang Gu, Hong Wu, Kun Xuan, Peng Yang
Summary: This study proposes a new strategy for sealing pits and fissures using amyloid-mediated biomimetic remineralization, which can effectively prevent caries. It is shown that delivering a nanofilm into the deepest zone of the fossae and inducing the formation of remineralized enamel inside can achieve a structure and mechanical stability similar to natural enamel, along with good biocompatibility and antibacterial properties.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yara Halasa-Rappel, Jennifer Archibald, Paulina Miller, R. Frederick Lambert, Michael Hong, Man Wai Ng, Rosalyn Sulyanto
Summary: This study found that using PFS treatment on primary molars can save costs, delay the development of cavities, and should be applied in children with high caries risk.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mahtab Memarpour, Arefe Abedinzade, Azade Rafiee, Atieh Hashemian
Summary: This study aimed to determine the penetration depth and enamel microhardness in primary teeth with early enamel lesions, using different treatment agents. The results showed that the combination of Icon and Clinpro with hydrochloric acid pretreatment showed the highest penetration percentage and microhardness recovery.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ahmad Behroozian, Zahra Aghazadeh, Zahra Khalili Sadrabad, Marziyeh Aghazadeh, Vali Alizadeh, Zeynab Esmaili, Marzieh Pirzadeh Ashraf
Summary: This study evaluated the success rate of fissure sealant treatments in children and identified the reasons for sealant failure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTAL HYGIENE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhifan Bao, Hui Sun, Dongyang Fan, Xin Wang, Qiang Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the shear bond strength (SBS) and microleakage of resin-based fissure sealant on saliva-contaminated etched enamel after rinsing, re-etching, and applying universal adhesive. The results showed that re-etching or applying universal adhesive can achieve satisfactory results on saliva-contaminated etched enamel before sealant application.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Olivier Chabadel, Jacques Veronneau, Sylvie Montal, Paul Tramini, Estelle Moulis
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of sealants in preventing pit and fissure caries in primary molars, but found that there was no significant difference in caries increments between sealed and unsealed molars. Factors such as gender, caries risk level, and oral hygiene score were shown to have an impact on caries development in primary molars. Additionally, the study concluded that over half of the sealants were lost after 2 years, potentially contributing to the low effectiveness of sealants.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Evan T. Booth, George J. Eckert, Margherita Fontana
Summary: The study found variability in caries management decision-making among dental faculty and students, with factors influencing decisions varying between groups. The majority of respondents used evidence-based practices, but there were differences in how to manage less severe lesions, with caries risk and clinical experiences influencing decision-making.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Thomas J. Lamont, Jan E. Clarkson
Summary: This article introduces the concept of core outcome sets (COS) in dental clinical research, explaining their purpose, development methodology, and their importance in preventing research wastage and providing relevant evidence for patients and dental professionals.
JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED DENTAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
R. Harris, V. Lowers, C. Hulme, G. Burnside, A. Best, J. E. Clarkson, R. Cooke, M. Van Der Zande, R. Maitland
Summary: People with disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to visit the dentist for planned care, which can lead to more dental problems and reliance on expensive urgent dental care. The RETURN intervention aims to address these issues by delivering a brief intervention in urgent dental care settings. Dental nurses are trained to have supportive conversations and assist patients in setting goals and action plans. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the intervention.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Heather Cassie, Shaun Treweek, Lorna McKee, Craig Ramsay, Linda Young, Jan Clarkson
Summary: This study investigated the influence of organisational characteristics on the implementation of evidence-based guidance in primary care dental practices. The study identified leadership, communication, and context as key factors that influence the uptake of guidance. The implementation of evidence-based dental recommendations varied, with leadership and practice context being central to poor uptake. It is important for guidelines to tailor recommendations and strategies to reflect the complexities and varying contexts in primary care dentistry, thereby facilitating the implementation of evidence-based guidance.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
J. S. Preisser, K. Moss, T. L. Finlayson, J. A. Jones, J. A. Weintraub
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate a prediction model to identify factors that predict older adults becoming edentulous over 12 years. The study found that cognition information improved the prediction of becoming edentulous, beyond modifiable risk factors such as smoking and dental care use, as well as nonmodifiable demographic factors.
JDR CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Joelle Booth, Lucy O'Malley, Rosie Meek, Niall Mc Goldrick, Matthew Maycock, Janet Clarkson, Kristina Wanyonyi-Kay
Summary: This study describes the characteristics of oral health interventions implemented in prison settings and investigates the barriers and facilitators towards implementation. The findings indicate that oral health interventions in prisons are focused on improving access to services and delivering oral health messages. The success of these interventions is influenced by factors such as the prison environment, staffing levels, and intervention compliance.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Falk Schwendicke, Akhilanand Chaurasia, Thomas Wiegand, Sergio E. Uribe, Margherita Fontana, Ilze Akota, Olga Tryfonos, Joachim Krois
Summary: This study aims to develop a core curriculum for oral and dental AI education, in order to improve healthcare providers' literacy and ability to critically evaluate and utilize AI applications in the field.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lauren Pilcher, Sarah Pahlke, Olivia Urquhart, Kelly K. O'Brien, Vineet Dhar, Margherita Fontana, Carlos Gonzalez-Cabezas, Martha Ann Keels, Ana Karina Mascarenhas, Marcelle M. Nascimento, Jeffrey A. Platt, Gregory J. Sabino, Rebecca L. Slayton, Norman Tinanoff, Douglas A. Young, Domenick T. Zero, Malavika P. Tampi, DeVonna Purnell, Josefina Salazar, Spiro Megremis, Diane Bienek, Alonso Carrasco-Labra
Summary: This systematic review examined the effectiveness of different direct restorative materials for treating caries lesions and found varying levels of effectiveness among the materials.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Marwa Mohamed Ahmed Lotfy Baraka, Lucia Cevidanes, Magda Tekeya, Niveen Bakry, Antonio Ruellas, Tatiana Botero, Erika Benavides, Margherita Fontana
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate radiographic changes after indirect pulp capping (IPC) using silver diamine fluoride (SDF) with or without potassium iodide (KI) and resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) in deep carious young permanent molars using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The results showed no significant differences among the three groups regarding tertiary dentin formation (volume and grey level intensity), increase in root length, and prevention of secondary caries and periapical radiolucency.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
M. Fontana, G. J. Eckert, B. P. Katz, M. A. Keels, B. T. Levy, S. M. Levy, A. R. Kemper, E. Yanca, R. Jackson, J. Warren, J. L. Kolker, J. M. Daly, S. Kelly, J. Talbert, P. McKnight
Summary: This study aimed to develop a parent-completed, easy-to-score, short, accurate caries risk tool to identify high-risk children for cavities in primary health care settings. Through a longitudinal study involving 985 children and their primary caregivers, the researchers found that factors such as participation in public assistance programs, race, and prematurity were associated with an increased risk of cavities.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
J. A. Jones, K. Moss, T. L. Finlayson, J. S. Preisser, J. A. Weintraub
Summary: This longitudinal cohort study found that older birth cohorts had greater cognitive decline compared to younger cohorts. Additionally, edentulism and irregular dental care were identified as important predictors of cognitive decline.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Judith A. Jones, Kevin Moss, Jane A. Weintraub
Summary: The purpose of this article is to examine the impact of cultural influences after World War II on the oral health status of early baby boomers. Data analysis shows higher levels of tooth loss, unrestored caries, and periodontitis among certain racial and ethnic groups, as well as the poor. Smokers also have higher rates of periodontitis. It is concluded that a life course approach to oral health care is necessary to prevent unnecessary and invasive procedures.
SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Amrita Tembhe, John S. Preisser, Anna Batorsky, Jane A. Weintraub
Summary: This study investigated the association between demographic and socio-economic characteristics and self-reported oral health (SROH) among older adults. The results showed that over a quarter of the participants reported unfavorable SROH and there was little change in oral health during the studied period. Socio-demographic factors significantly influenced the oral health of older adults, suggesting the need for policies and programs to reduce social inequalities and improve the oral health of disadvantaged older adults.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hannah R. Archer, Zachary Brian, Brady Blackburn, Jane A. Weintraub
Summary: This study assessed the presence of oral health information on non-dental safety net clinic websites and found a need for oral health education content on these websites.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Joseph Dill, Margherita Fontana, Jim Bader, Jeffrey Chaff, Sheila Strock, George Eckert
Summary: This study assessed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral health care and found that the provision of dental treatment decreased following the pandemic, particularly in preventive procedures for individuals below 65 years old, which may have long-term implications.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
