Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Young-Eun Jang, Yemi Kim, Bom Sahn Kim
Summary: This study examined changes in mechanical allodynia and predictors of postoperative pain after root canal treatment. Results showed that moderate to severe preoperative pain was significantly correlated with postoperative pain in patients undergoing root canal treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aliye Kocer, Hicran Donmez Ozkan, Tugba Turk
Summary: This study compared the effect of different obturation techniques on postoperative pain levels and incidence. The results showed that the GuttaFlow2 group had lower pain levels, while the GuttaCore group had higher pain levels. Significant differences were observed among the groups during the first 4 days following obturation.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kavalipurapu Venkata Teja, Sindhu Ramesh, Krishnamachari Janani, Kumar Chandan Srivastava, Deepti Shrivastava, Valentino Natoli, Marco Di Blasio, Marco Cicciu, Giuseppe Minervini
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between salivary alpha-amylase (SAA) levels and pain intensity in patients undergoing emergency endodontic treatment. The results showed a significant decrease in pain scores and SAA levels after root canal treatment, with a strong positive correlation between SAA levels and pain scores both before and after the treatment.
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Laise Pena Braga Monteiro, Marcella Yasmin Reis Guerreiro, Roberta de Castro Valino, Marcela Barauna Magno, Lucianne Cople Maia, Juliana Melo da Silva Brandao
Summary: Intracanal cryotherapy application can reduce postoperative endodontic pain after 6 and 24 hours, but both groups demonstrated similar means of postoperative pain after 48 and 72 hours. More clinical trials are needed to support the findings of this review.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Federica Di Spirito, Giuseppe Scelza, Roberto Fornara, Francesco Giordano, Donato Rosa, Alessandra Amato
Summary: This article provides an overview of studies on post-operative endodontic pain control and offers clinical recommendations on both medication and technical solutions for optimal pain management.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jae-Yen Song, Minsuk Chae, Hyunjoon Lee, Young-Eun Moon
Summary: Preoperative lower back pain intensity is associated with the severity of postoperative pain after gynecologic laparoscopy. It can be used as a predictor for moderate-to-severe postoperative pain, with patients rated three or above experiencing more severe pain and requiring higher opioid use after surgery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Satishy Vishwanathaiah, Prabhadevi C. Maganur, Sanjeev B. Khanagar, Hitesh Chohan, Luca Testarelli, Alessandro Mazzoni, Archana A. Gupta, A. Thirumal Raj, Shilpa Bhandi, Deepak Mehta, Shankargouda Patil
Summary: The meta-analysis results showed no significant difference in the incidence or intensity of postendodontic flareup between single and multiple visit root canal treatment groups. This suggests that whether the root canal treatment is done in one visit or multiple visits does not independently determine the risk of postendodontic pain or flareup.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kiche Shim, Young-Eun Jang, Yemi Kim
Summary: This study compared the effects of bioceramic sealer and resin-based sealer on postoperative pain, showing similar efficacy in reducing postoperative pain. Additionally, the use of bioceramic sealer Endoseal MTA required less time for root canal obturation.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ho-Jin Lee, Yongjung Cho, Hyundeok Joo, Jae Yeong Jeon, Young-Eun Jang, Jin-Tae Kim
Summary: In this study, the verbal rating scale (VRS) and numeric rating scale (NRS) showed a high correlation in assessing pain intensity among postsurgical patients in the PACU, with a fair strength of agreement in inter-scale reliability. VRS had a higher response rate compared to NRS, indicating that VRS is a reasonable and practical pain assessment tool for postsurgical patients in the PACU.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Yi Zhou, Denghui Zhang, Xiaoxu Guan, Qiaoya Pan, Shuli Deng, Mengfei Yu
Summary: This study evaluated the application of WeChat-based flipped classroom in preclinical endodontic teaching. The results showed that the WeChat-based flipped classroom had a better effect on students' performance in on-site tests and root canal filling compared to lecture-based teaching.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Ciara Hanley, Karim S. Ladha, Hance A. Clarke, Brian C. Cuthbertson, Duminda N. Wijeysundera
Summary: Postoperative complications are associated with post-surgical pain, and the occurrence of major complications increases the likelihood of patients reporting pain at 30 days and possibly 1 year after surgery.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ya-Hsin Yu, Larisa Kushnir, Meetu Kohli, Bekir Karabucak
Summary: This prospective clinical study compared postoperative pain after single-visit, non-surgical root canal treatment of teeth with irreversible pulpitis using two different root canal filling techniques. The results showed that the intensity of postoperative pain for the two obturation techniques was equivalent at evaluated time points.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Markus M. Luedi, Patrick Schober, Bassam Hammoud, Lukas Andereggen, Christian Hoenemann, Dietrich Doll
Summary: Preoperative finger PPT is significantly associated with postoperative pain and may help identify patients at risk of developing more severe postoperative pain after anorectal surgery.
ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mahta Fazlyab, Sepideh Esmaeili Shahmirzadi, Ehsan Esnaashari, Arash Azizi, Amir Abbas Moshari
Summary: The study revealed that low-level laser therapy significantly reduced postoperative pain after single-visit root canal retreatment of mandibular molars, especially showing noticeable effects four hours after the procedure.
INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ahmed Abdel Rahman Hashem, Alaa Adly Abd Sattar, Tariq Yehia Abdel Rahman
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of trypsin-chymotrypsin in managing postoperative pain after root canal treatment and investigated synergistic effects with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as well as reported side effects. The results showed that trypsin-chymotrypsin demonstrated comparable effectiveness to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in reducing postoperative pain, and no synergistic effects were observed when the two were used in combination. This is the first randomized controlled trial to assess the effects of proteolytic enzymes on postendodontic pain.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Victor Henarejos-Domingo, Sara Neves Madeira, Miguel Roig, Alvaro Blasi
Summary: This article presents a digital workflow using CAD-CAM technologies for the fabrication of an alveolar cast. The traditional analog workflow is labor-intensive and time-consuming, whereas digital technologies provide efficiency and streamline the process.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jordi Ortega-Martinez, Luis M. Delgado, Monica Ortiz-Hernandez, Miquel Punset, Jordi Cano-Batalla, Miguel Roig Cayon, Josep Cabratosa-Termes
Summary: The study aimed to assess the mechanical and functional properties of PEEK implant abutments as a nonmetallic alternative to titanium abutments. Results showed that titanium abutments performed better in all tests, but PEEK abutments may be suitable for long-term interim restorations, especially in patients without parafunction.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jose Espona, Carla Vidal-Ponsoda, Pau Quintana, Victor Henarejos-Domingo, Miguel Roig
Summary: This study presents a fully digital protocol for providing an immediate complete arch implant-supported fixed interim prosthesis for edentulous patients. By using postoperative cone beam computed tomography and intraoral digital scans that correlate with the previous plan, stable references and an accurate occlusal record can be obtained after implant placement, avoiding deviation from the initial treatment plan.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elena Riad Deglow, Nayra Zurima Lazo Torres, David Gutierrez Munoz, Maria Bufala Perez, Agustin Galparsoro Catalan, Alvaro Zubizarreta-Macho, Francesc Abella Sans, Sofia Hernandez Montero
Summary: This study compared the positioning accuracy of single-root autotransplanted teeth using computer-aided SNT drilling and conventional freehand drilling. The results showed that the computer-aided static navigation technique did not provide higher accuracy compared to the conventional free-hand technique.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Elena Riad Deglow, Miriam O'Connor Esteban, Alvaro Zubizarreta-Macho, Sofia Hernandez Montero, Georgia Tzironi, Francesc Abella Sans, Alberto Albaladejo Martinez
Summary: This study compared the accuracy and intraoperative complications of orthodontic self-tapping and self-drilling microscrew placement techniques. The results showed that the self-drilling technique resulted in higher accuracy and fewer complications during the surgery.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Gianluca Plotino, Francesc Abella Sans, Juliana Vilela Bastos, Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu
Summary: This study systematically reviewed and critically evaluated the effectiveness of intentional replantation (IR) compared with nonsurgical root canal treatment/retreatment or apical surgery in managing permanent teeth with apical periodontitis (AP). The available evidence, mostly based on observational studies, suggests that IR may be an alternative treatment option for endodontic problems. However, due to the lack of high-quality comparative studies, clinical decision-making should be individualized based on the clinician's experience and the patient's preference.
INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Gianluca Plotino, Francesc Abella Sans, Monty S. Duggal, Nicola M. Grande, Gabriel Krastl, Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu, Gianluca Gambarini
Summary: Surgical extrusion, intentional replantation, and tooth autotransplantation are important treatment options for clinicians to consider in their clinical practice. These procedures have similar treatment protocols and can be used to manage compromised teeth. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview, establish clear clinical protocols, and guide clinicians in performing these therapies successfully.
INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ramon Gomez Meda, Francesc Abella Sans, Jonathan Esquivel, Juan Zufia
Summary: This study describes a successful fully guided autotransplantation technique for replacing a maxillary right third molar while simultaneously reconstructing the buccal hard and soft tissue defect of an irreparable maxillary right first molar. The use of 3-dimensional surgical templates and a connective tissue graft resulted in excellent regeneration and long-term stability of the transplanted tooth.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lucas Q. Caponi, Yazan Taha, Nicolas Gutierrez, C. Miguel Roig
Summary: This article describes a technique that uses CAD-CAM technology to record and transfer the orientation of the maxilla in esthetically driven oral rehabilitation. A silicone key of the maxilla is oriented parallel to the occlusal reference plane using a Fox plane and a bubble level. The silicone key is then scanned, superimposed over the maxilla STL file, and oriented in a CAD software program. (J Prosthet Dent 2023;129:24-8)
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Juan Gonzalo Olivieri, Nancy Feijoo Pato, Patricia Labraca, Jordi Tomas, Queralt Miro, Fernando Duran-Sindreu
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the success rate of nonsurgical root canal retreatment and identify possible prognostic factors. The results showed that nonsurgical root canal retreatment was a highly successful procedure after a 2-3-year follow-up period, and treatment success was primarily affected by the presence of large periapical lesions.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Alvaro Blasi, Victor Henarejos-Domingo, Ricardo Palacios-Banuelos, Conrado Aparicio, Miguel Roig
Summary: This clinical trial aimed to compare the accuracy of interocclusal registration using polyvinyl siloxane and intraoral scanner (IOS) for the fabrication of occlusal devices. The study included 31 participants who received two different occlusal devices using different workflows. The results showed no significant difference between digital impressions and conventional methods. Therefore, this study provides evidence for the application of digital impressions in complete arch prosthesis.
JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Shanon Patel, Francesc Abella, Kreena Patel, Paul Lambrechts, Nassr Al-Nuaimi
Summary: In this study involving 194 patients with 215 external cervical resorption (ECR) lesions, the majority of ECR cases were found incidentally on radiographic examination. ECR was most commonly detected in maxillary central incisors (21.4%) and mandibular first molars (10.2%). ECR presenting with symptoms and clinical signs were associated with pulp involvement and were more frequently seen in cases affecting multiple tooth surfaces.
INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Alvaro Blasi, Victor Henarejos-Domingo, Ricardo Palacios-Banuelos, Carla Vidal-Ponsoda, Conrado Aparicio, Miguel Roig
Summary: This study aimed to compare the volumetric changes on occlusal surface of occlusal devices fabricated with a fully digital workflow and an analog workflow after occlusal adjustment. Eight participants received two different occlusal devices fabricated with two different workflows. The results showed that occlusal devices fabricated with a fully digital workflow required fewer occlusal adjustments, making them a potential alternative to devices fabricated with an analog workflow.
JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Carolina Mosquera-Barreiro, Manuel Ruiz-Pinon, Francesc Abella Sans, Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu, Thilla Sekar Vinothkumar, Jenifer Martin-Gonzalez, Benjamin Martin-Biedma, Pablo Castelo-Baz
Summary: This study retrospectively evaluated the extent and speed of bone healing of large periapical lesions associated with non-surgical root canal treatment or retreatment. The results showed that older patients and larger initial lesion volume were associated with a significantly longer healing time. However, gender, filling material, and treatment type did not have a significant effect on the healing process. CBCT monitoring is critical for the diagnosis and treatment decision-making process of large periapical lesions.
INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Francesc Abella Sans, Carla Vidal-Ponsoda, Lucas Queiroz Caponi, Miguel Roig Cayon, Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu
Summary: For functional and esthetic reasons, it is important to restore or reshape autotransplanted teeth in the maxillary anterior region as soon as possible. However, immediate restorations are often not done due to potential negative impact on the healing process. This report introduces the use of CAD-CAM technology to create preoperative PMMA veneers for immediate and interim recontouring of autotransplanted anterior teeth.
DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Chang Zeng, Pei Hu, Colin P. Egan, Brian E. Bergeron, Franklin Tay, Jingzhi Ma
Summary: The study compared the bacteria debridement efficacy of the first and second generations of sonic root canal irrigant activation systems. The results showed that activation of 2% NaOCl with either EndoActivator or SmartLite Pro EndoActivator significantly reduced the overall intracanal bacterial load compared to syringe-side-vented needle delivery. However, delivering 2% NaOCl for 5 minutes using the syringe-side-vented needle produced better bacteria debridement than either sonic agitation system.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Alaa Husni Qari, Raghad Mohammed Alharbi, Shahd Saud Alomiri, Banan Nasser Alandanusi, Lina Ayman Mirza, Mohammad Hasan Al-Harthy
Summary: The study compares the experience of patients seen using teledentistry with traditional Orofacial Pain and TMD visits. Results indicated a borderline difference in effectively using teledentistry for follow-ups among different age groups, but no significant differences were found in patients' experience between virtual and conventional visits. This suggests that high-quality dental care services can be provided remotely without adversely affecting patient experience or quality of care.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Giovanna Iezzi, Barbara Zavan, Morena Petrini, Letizia Ferroni, Tania Vanessa Pierfelice, Ugo D'Amora, Alfredo Ronca, Emira D'Amico, Carlo Mangano
Summary: This study characterized the surface topography and evaluated the biological responses of various cells to a novel 3D-printed dental implant. The surface of the implant showed a highly interconnected porous architecture and roughness, leading to good adhesion and growth of human oral osteoblasts, gingival fibroblasts, mesenchymal stem cells, and monocytes. These findings suggest that this 3D-printed implant has excellent potential for clinical applications.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2024)