Tooth-level prognostic systems can be used for treatment planning and help to identify teeth at risk of being lost over time. However, several sets of criteria were proposed to estimate tooth prognosis in the context of periodontitis patients.

This parallel-group clinical study evaluated whether adding natural bioflavonoids to 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash enhances outcomes of non-surgical therapy for peri-implant mucositis. The primary aim was to assess soft-tissue inflammatory changes and subgingival Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) carriage compared with CHX alone.

Socioeconomic conditions and loneliness are emerging as important determinants of oral and general health. This study explores their impact on odontogenic infections (OIs) severe enough to require hospitalization.

To evaluate the relationship between self-assessed and clinically measured halitosis, identify associated risk factors, and assess the diagnostic accuracy of a simple self-assessment method.

Black tooth stain (BTS) is an extrinsic discolouration that typically appears along the cervical third of the buccal and/or lingual surfaces of both primary and permanent teeth, predominantly in prepubertal individuals. This study aimed to investigate the biochemical properties of saliva and assess caries experience in children with and without BTS during the mixed-dentition period.

The two-sample Mendelian randomization approach was used to assess the potential causal relationships between 33 oral microbes and salivary gland cancer.

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder recognised as a potentially malignant disorder of the oral cavity. This review aimed to synthesize available evidence from Saudi Arabia regarding OLP prevalence, clinical presentation, associated factors, and risk of malignant transformation.

The workflow for virtual surgical planning (VSP) and the application of CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) procedures are mainly based on computed tomography (CT) derived DICOM data sets. Alternatively, this study aims to preclinically illuminate the feasibility of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based workflow and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) based segmentation on the required fidelity on basic 3D geometry acquisition.

To evaluate the efficacy of a novel educational approach combining hands-on practice with multimedia resources for improving oral hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among adolescent orthodontic patients.

The decision to restore or extract a tooth is influenced by various clinical factors, but it remains subjective and lacks standardized guidance. This study evaluated the clinical decision-making capabilities of predoctoral students, interns, and general dental practitioners (GPs) regarding tooth restorability, exploring factors that affected their confidence in assessing tooth restorability.

This study aimed to investigate a range of patient- and procedure-related factors influencing the success rate and postoperative pain of orthodontic microimplants, and propose potential personalised management strategies based on a large, single-centre dataset.

Oral frailty, an age-related decline in oral function and health linked to adverse geriatric outcomes, involves multiple phenotypes. Chronic periodontitis, a key inflammatory driver of tooth loss and systemic disease, is a cornerstone of this syndrome, yet the shared genetic architecture connecting it to other oral conditions remains uncharacterised.

Dentofacial anomalies are closely linked to dental health, including caries and periodontal disease. This study examined the potential causal relationship between genetic variations associated with dental anomalies, such as malocclusion, and the risk of dental caries.

To compare oral health following e-cigarette and cigarette use in a Chinese male population.

Erosive tooth wear (ETW) is an increasingly prevalent condition characterised by the loss of dental hard tissue due to repeated effects and interactions of acids and mechanical forces. The aim of this study was to investigate the primary preventive effect of salivary pellicle combined with either stannous fluoride (SnF2) toothpaste or mastic toothpaste against ETW in permanent teeth.

To examine the association between the Life's Crucial 9 (LC9) lifestyle score and periodontitis severity among U.S. adults, and to explore the mediating roles of systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. The study hypothesis is that higher LC9 scores are associated with lower periodontitis severity.

After completion of active periodontitis and/or peri-implantitis therapy, patients transition to an individualised follow-up maintenance phase to maintain periodontal and peri-implant stability. This systematic review aims to assess whether patient adherence to supportive periodontal care(SPC) and supportive peri-implant care (SPIC) influences long-term clinical outcomes, particularly probing depth, to maintain periodontal and/or peri-implant health.

Children with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) often experience dental hypersensitivity and discomfort during dental procedures. These factors can contribute to the dental fear and anxiety (DFA) in children with MIH. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between MIH, dental caries, and fear.

To investigate the effects on enamel and dentine caused by erosion with hydrochloric acid (HCl) or abrasion with interdental brushes and toothpaste, and a combined protocol using roughness and profilometry measurements as well as scanning electron microscopy images.

Laser technology enables a less stressful lesion removal with antimicrobial effects, this study was addressed to evaluate the antimicrobial and morphological effect of Erbium, Chromium: Yttrium-Scandium-Gallium-Garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser on infected primary dentine with Lactobacillus spp. and Candida albicans.

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the clinical efficacy of Lactobacillus reuteri in reducing gingival inflammation and alveolar bone loss in periodontitis by modulating endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress.