Review
Plant Sciences
Fara Azwin Adam, Nurulhuda Mohd, Haslina Rani, Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof, Badiah Baharin
Summary: The study aimed to compare the clinical effect of Salvadora persica extract mouthwash and chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash for anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis functions. The results showed that Salvadora persica extract mouthwash can significantly reduce plaque and gingival inflammation, although its effectiveness is inferior to chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Prem K. Sreenivasan, Violet Haraszthy
Summary: This study clinically stratified subjects into different oral health groups and evaluated the effect of rinsing with chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral inflammation. The results showed that chlorhexidine use significantly reduced oral polymorphonuclear leukocytes and improved clinical outcomes such as dental plaque, bleeding, and malodor.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kamolchanok Kamolnarumeth, Jedtanut Thussananutiyakul, Pholthanik Lertchwalitanon, Piboon Rungtanakiat, Widhunya Mathurasai, Sireerat Sooampon, Sirikarn P. Arunyanak
Summary: The study suggests that the mixed chlorhexidine and hydrogen peroxide mouthrinse is slightly more effective in reducing plaque and tooth stain compared to using chlorhexidine mouthrinse alone under conditions of inadequate oral hygiene.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Zoran Z. Tambur, Ema D. J. Aleksic, Milana P. Cabrilo Lazic, Dolores N. Opacic, Katarina D. Kalevski, Miljan Z. Puletic, Stevan N. Avramov, Vladimir M. Biocanin
Summary: This study investigated the potential application of the hyperlight fluid fusion essential complex in dental plaque control and evaluated the effectiveness of new agents for preventing and treating gingivitis. The study involved two groups, one using 0.12% chlorhexidine mouth rinse and the other using a solution based on hyper-harmonized hydroxylated fullerene water complex (3HFWC). Both groups showed a significant reduction in bacterial counts, with the control group showing a greater reduction. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. The results suggest that 3HFWC solution could be a suitable addition to the growing problem of preventing and treating gingivitis and periodontitis.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Juan Bollain, Alberto Pulcini, Ignacio Sanz-Sanchez, Elena Figuero, Bettina Alonso, Mariano Sanz, David Herrera
Summary: The study evaluated the efficacy of a 0.03% chlorhexidine and 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride mouth rinse as an adjunct in treating peri-implant mucositis and gingivitis. The results showed a higher reduction in bleeding on probing in the test group, especially in lingual sites of the teeth with gingivitis.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mon Mon Tin Oo, Phyoe Htut Oo, Norkhafizah Saddki
Summary: This study concluded that alcohol-free 0.05% CPC mouthwash is as effective as 0.12% CHX mouthwash in reducing dental plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation with fewer side effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTAL HYGIENE
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kazem Fatemi, Amirhossein Chavoshi, Aynaz Alidadiani, Majidreza Mokhtari
Summary: This study compared the effect of topical curcumin nanodrug gel and chlorhexidine mouthwash on the treatment of gingivitis. The results showed that curcumin gel significantly improved gum status and clinical parameters. It can be used in addition to mechanical treatments for gingivitis.
JOURNAL OF ORAL HEALTH AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz, Fabricio Batistin Zanatta, Mariana da Silva Munoz, Lilia Maia Aguiar, Francisco Hecktheuer Silva, Anelise Fernandes Montagner
Summary: This study evaluated the antiplaque and anti-inflammatory efficacy of different sugar-free chewing gums through a network meta-analysis, showing that gums containing green tea + xylitol outperformed negative control gums in terms of antiplaque efficacy. However, further randomized controlled trials with more head-to-head comparisons are needed to confirm these findings.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Gerson Pedro Jose Langa, Juliano Cavagni, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz, Harry Juan Rivera Oballe, Stephanie Anagnostopoulos Friedrich, Alessandra Cardoso Nicolini, Daniela Pafiadache Thome, Lorena Lirio Sossai, Arial Gourlart Rup, Zilson Malheiros, Bernal Stewart, Latonya Kilpatrick, Maria Ryan, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rosing
Summary: The mouthrinse containing CPC + Zn + F showed higher antiplaque and antigingivitis effects compared to essential oils (EO) and control regimens, making it an effective protocol for controlling dental plaque and gingivitis.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anna Perazzi, Rebecca Ricci, Barbara Contiero, Ilaria Iacopetti
Summary: This study evaluates the use of salivary alpha-amylase, lysozyme, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), calcium, and phosphorus as markers of periodontal disease in dogs. Seventy-nine dogs were classified into three groups based on the severity of periodontal disease. LDH and phosphorus showed the highest values in the severe periodontal disease group. A cut-off value for salivary phosphorus was established to predict periodontal disease. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings, but this study provides a starting point for non-invasive detection of periodontal disease in dogs using saliva.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ananda B. Londero, Ana Paula P. Reiniger, Rodrigo C. R. Tavares, Ciandra M. Ferreira, Ulf M. E. Wikesjo, Karla Z. Kantorski, Carlos Heitor Cunha Moreira
Summary: This randomized controlled clinical trial found that dental floss as a supplement to toothbrushing can improve gingival health in adults, with the group using toothbrushing supplemented by dental floss showing better reduction in gingival inflammation compared to the group using toothbrushing alone. Additionally, the reduction in gingival inflammation was more significant in the anterior dentition compared to the posterior dentition.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Seo Eun Kim, Eun Sun Song, Seung Pyo Lee
Summary: This study utilized CAD software and a 3D printer to create crown models of different embrasure sizes, evaluated the cleaning efficacy of various diameter IDBs, and found that the optimal diameters were 1.2 and 1.5 mm, with the highest cleaning efficacy achieved after the 9th cycle.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ksenia Babina, Dilara Salikhova, Vladlena Doroshina, Irina Makeeva, Alexandr Zaytsev, Matvey Uvarichev, Maria Polyakova, Nina Novozhilova
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of oral probiotics containing the Streptococcus salivarius M18 strain on gingival inflammation, bleeding on probing, and oral biofilm. The results showed that after the intervention, the probiotic group had significantly decreased Gingival Index and Plaque Index compared to the placebo group. However, after follow-up, the only significant improvement observed was in gingival condition according to the Gingival Index. The use of oral probiotics containing the Streptococcus salivarius M18 strain resulted in a significant improvement in gingival condition and oral hygiene level in young adults with gingivitis.
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hussein El-chami, Ali Younis, Romina Brignardello-Petersen
Summary: After conducting a systematic review of 24 trials, researchers concluded that there is no clear superiority between oscillating rotating and side-to-side powered toothbrushes in reducing plaque or gingival index.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ana P. P. Reiniger, Juliana Maier, Ulf M. E. Wikesjo, Carlos H. C. Moreira, Karla Z. Kantorski
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the correlation between bacterial dental plaque accumulation and gingival health in subjects with a history of periodontitis using different intervals of personal oral hygiene measures. The results showed that subjects with extended intervals of oral hygiene measures exhibited an increased correlation between plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
A. A. Almashraqi, Eman A. Ahmed, Nashwa S. Mohamed, Sadeq A. Al-Maweri, Esam S. Halboub
Summary: This study used MRI to investigate the effect of qat chewing on the lateral pterygoid muscle. The results showed that qat chewing can cause hypertrophy and atrophy of the muscle. The changes were more pronounced on the chewing side compared to the non-chewing side.
CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR & SLEEP PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Dermatology
Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri, Nader Alaizari, Alhanouf A. Alharbi, Showg Abdullah Alotaibi, Alanoud AlQuhal, Bashayir F. Almutairi, Shatha Alhuthaly, Areej M. Almutairi
Summary: This systematic review summarizes the available evidence on the efficacy of curcumin in managing recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). The included studies showed that curcumin has potential benefits in alleviating pain and reducing ulcer size in patients with RAS, and it was found to be as effective as triamcinolone in relieving signs and symptoms of RAS.
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Chong Hui Qi, Mohammed E. Sayed, Yanti Johari, Zaihan Ariffin
Summary: The purpose of this study was to assess the fracture resistance between prefabricated dental titanium posts and fiber posts. The analysis found no significant difference between the two types of posts, indicating that more standardized in vitro studies are needed due to insufficient evidence.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS-IMPLANT ESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri, Morenike O. Folayan, Esam Halboub, Yousef Khader, Ridwaan Omar, Abdullah G. Amran, Ola B. Al-Batayneh, Asja Celebic, Sanja Persic, Humeyra Kocaelli, Firas Suleyman, Abdulaziz A. Alkheraif, Darshan D. Divakar, Abdulbaset A. Mufadhal, Mohammed A. Al-Wesabi, Wadhah A. Alhajj, Mokhtar A. Aldumaini, Saadika Khan, Thiyezen A. Al-Dhelai, Ahmed Shaher Alqahtani, Ali H. Murad, Joseph E. Makzoume, Shivani Kohli, Tareq A. Ziyad
Summary: This survey aimed to assess oral hygiene practices, health events, and physiological changes due to E-cigarette use among dental students. The results showed that E-cigarette users had a higher prevalence of health complications.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Abeer A. Al-Sosowa, Mohammed N. Alhajj, Ehab A. Abdulghani, Essam Ahmed Al-Moraissi, He Zheng, Yunqing Pang, Jing Wang
Summary: This study investigated the alveolar bone density and thickness in Chinese participants with and without periodontitis. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to evaluate alveolar bone loss, density, and thickness. The results showed significant differences in alveolar bone density and thickness between the healthy and periodontitis groups, with reduced thickness and density in periodontally diseased teeth.
INTERNATIONAL DENTAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Fadhilah Daud, Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri, Yanti Johari, Zuryati Ab-Ghani, Mariatti Jaafar, Yoshihito Naito, Widyasri Prananingrum, Zaihan Ariffin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament on the push-out bond strength of resin-based and calcium silicate-based endodontic sealers. The findings showed no significant difference in push-out bond strength between calcium hydroxide and control group in both resin-based and calcium silicate-based groups. Most of the studies had a medium risk of bias.
JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Sadeq A. Al-Maweri, Esam Halboub, Gamilah Al-Qadhi, Mohammed Al-Wesabi, Hesham Mohammed Al-Sharani, Sameena Parveen, Najah Alhashimi, Asma Almeslet, Mohammed Nasser Alhajj
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the efficacy of lycopene in the management of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). A total of 27 clinical trials were included, and the results showed promising effects of lycopene in alleviating signs and symptoms of OPMDs. However, further well-designed studies with long-term therapy and follow-up are recommended due to the observed heterogeneity and short follow-up periods.
ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Mohammed Abdulhai Abuhassna, Hadeel Abdullah Aldajani, Khalil Wassam AlQahtani, Arwa Khader Alzahrani, Deena Abdullah AlAwwad, Oubada Suliman, Mona Talal Rajeh, Sajna Ashraf, Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri
Summary: This survey revealed inadequate knowledge and practices of antibiotic prescription in the context of endodontic therapy among Saudi dental interns. It is recommended that dental schools in Saudi Arabia address this gap by updating their curriculum and integrating real-world clinical scenarios. Additionally, continuous education courses aimed at improving dental professionals' knowledge of antibiotics and their clinical uses in endodontic therapy are highly encouraged.
ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Saleem Abdulrab, Greta Geerts, Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri, Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Hatem Alhadainy, Raidan Ba-Hattab
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize the evidence on the effect of horizontal glass fiber posts (HGFPs) on the fracture strength and fracture pattern of endodontically treated teeth (ETT). The results showed that the use of HGFPs increased the fracture resistance of ETT compared to controls without HGFP and reduced the occurrence of non-restorable fractures for premolars. However, further well-conducted studies are needed to confirm these findings.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS-IMPLANT ESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Fuad Ateik Al-Sanabani, Bandar Mohammed AL-Makramani, Wafa Hassan Alaajam, Mohammed Sultan Al-Ak'hali, Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Mohammad Zakaria Nassani, Mounzer Assad, Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri
Summary: The meta-analysis aimed to examine the impact of partial ferrule (PF) on fracture resistance in endodontically treated teeth (ETT), compared to complete ferrule (CF) and/or no ferrule (NF). A total of 17 in vitro studies were included, with a combined sample size of 807 teeth. The results indicated that CF provided superior fracture resistance compared to PF, although certain types of PF were comparable to CF. Additionally, PF showed significantly higher fracture resistance than NF.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Esam Halboub, Mohammed Sultan Al-Ak'hali, Ahmed Shaher Alqahtani, Ehab A. Abdulghani, Mona Awad Kamil, Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Abeer A. Al-Sosowa
Summary: This study aimed to assess the quality of web-based Arabic health information on dental implants. The results showed that most of the easily accessible web-based Arabic health information on dental implants does not meet recognized quality standards.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Fuad A. Al-Sanabani, Abdulaziz A. Alkheraif, Ahlam Smran, Ali Alqerban, Abdulaziz Samran
Summary: This article conducted a bibliometric analysis on the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry between 1970 and 2019, analyzing characteristics such as keywords, cited documents, author countries and organizations. The results showed that the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry plays an important role in contemporary dentistry, particularly in the field of prosthodontics.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
(2023)
Letter
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Esam Halboub, Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri, Abdulaziz A. Alkheraif, Ahlam Smran, Ali Alqerban, Abdulaziz Samran
JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH
(2022)
