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View article: Biosafety and Selective Cytotoxicity of Kojic and Ellagic Acids in Salivary Gland Carcinoma: A Preclinical Perspective.
Biosafety and Selective Cytotoxicity of Kojic and Ellagic Acids in Salivary Gland Carcinoma: A Preclinical Perspective. Open
Salivary gland carcinomas (SGCs) are rare, aggressive tumors with high histopathological diversity and resistance to conventional therapies. The need for novel therapeutic approaches has drawn attention to natural compounds with antitumor …
View article: The CAD/CAM Alternative for Processing Dental Alloys
The CAD/CAM Alternative for Processing Dental Alloys Open
CAD/CAM technologies, both substractive and additive, have been used for dental purposes since 1980–1990, with growing success. While initially used for manufacturing a limited range of dental appliances, CAD/CAM technologies enable the fa…
View article: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES RELATED TO PREVENT ORAL COMPLICATIONS DURING CHEMOTHERAPY AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING AN ONCOLOGY CLINIC IN ROMANIA
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES RELATED TO PREVENT ORAL COMPLICATIONS DURING CHEMOTHERAPY AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING AN ONCOLOGY CLINIC IN ROMANIA Open
Prevention and early management of oro-dental complications in cancer therapy will improve oral function and quality of life and reduce morbidity and cost of care. Oral hygiene was strongly recommended before cancer treatment, and preventi…
View article: White Spot Lesions of Carious Etiology
White Spot Lesions of Carious Etiology Open
Demineralization-induced white spot lesions (WSL) are early non-cavitated carious lesions, representing the earliest stage of tooth decay, and appear as opaque, milky, porous areas, with a depth of only 40–130 μm. They are frequently found…
View article: EFFECTS OF CANNABIDIOL EXTRACT FROM ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES ON ORAL HEALTH
EFFECTS OF CANNABIDIOL EXTRACT FROM ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES ON ORAL HEALTH Open
Aim of the study The purpose of this study is to highlight the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes in the daily lives of the population. As more and more people, especially young individuals, are encouraged to choose this vice as less…
View article: New approaches to laser treatment for oral peri-implant mucositis
New approaches to laser treatment for oral peri-implant mucositis Open
Aim of the study The objective of this study is to examine the impact of treatment with two simultaneous lasers on implant mucositis. Material and methods A number of 40 patients (90 implants) were included in this research. They were allo…
View article: Composite Dental Implants: A Future Restorative Approach
Composite Dental Implants: A Future Restorative Approach Open
The introduction of composites and dental materials in the implantology field has shown an important increase in the past years. The restorative approaches using dental implants are currently a desirable option for edentulous patients. Sin…
View article: Salivary diagnostics in oral cancer
Salivary diagnostics in oral cancer Open
Oral cancer carcinogenesis is a complex process that outlines the implication of multiple mechanisms that lead to the development of this specific malignancy. The high heterogeneity of this disease is a key factor that controls the progres…
View article: Advances in Dentures: Novel Polymeric Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
Advances in Dentures: Novel Polymeric Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Open
Acrylic resins dominated dentures technology for several decades. Due to their many disadvantages, new types of polymers, with better properties, suitable for dental prosthodontics applications were constantly attempted. The choice of poly…
View article: Novel Prosthetic Solutions for High-Quality Aesthetics
Novel Prosthetic Solutions for High-Quality Aesthetics Open
Human teeth play an important role in facial aesthetics. The modern society trends for more and more demanding aesthetics strongly reflect in teeth appearance. Perfect shaped, aligned, and white teeth are considered the business card of an…
View article: Cranial and Odontological Methods for Sex Estimation—A Scoping Review
Cranial and Odontological Methods for Sex Estimation—A Scoping Review Open
The estimation of sex from osteological and dental records has long been an interdisciplinary field of dentistry, forensic medicine and anthropology alike, as it concerns all the above mentioned specialties. The aim of this article is to r…
View article: Additive Manufactured Polymers in Dentistry, Current State-of-the-Art and Future Perspectives-A Review
Additive Manufactured Polymers in Dentistry, Current State-of-the-Art and Future Perspectives-A Review Open
3D-printing application in dentistry not only enables the manufacture of patient-specific devices and tissue constructs, but also allows mass customization, as well as digital workflow, with predictable lower cost and rapid turnaround time…
View article: The Influence of Salivary pH on the Prevalence of Dental Caries
The Influence of Salivary pH on the Prevalence of Dental Caries Open
Dental caries is the most prevalent chronic oral disease, influencing the oral and systemic health of the individuals, being the result of the interaction of multiple factors, such as microbial agents, the oral environment, the salivary pH…
View article: The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Advanced Cervical Cancer at a Romanian Academic Center: A Four-Year Retrospective Analysis
The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Advanced Cervical Cancer at a Romanian Academic Center: A Four-Year Retrospective Analysis Open
Background and Objectives: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems worldwide adapted to support COVID-19 patients while continuing to provide assistance to patients with other potentially fatal illnesses. While patients with cance…
View article: The Impact of Hyper-Acute Inflammatory Response on Stress Adaptation and Psychological Symptoms of COVID-19 Patients
The Impact of Hyper-Acute Inflammatory Response on Stress Adaptation and Psychological Symptoms of COVID-19 Patients Open
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection induces a significant inflammatory response that are amplified by persistent stress. The pathophysiology of mental illnesses is explored in terms of inflammatory pr…
View article: Alternative Denture Base Materials for Allergic Patients
Alternative Denture Base Materials for Allergic Patients Open
Traditionally, a denture base is manufactured using a heat-cured acrylic resin. This type of resin was first used in dental labs in 1936, being a great step forward. Because of the many disadvantages as increased porosity, high water sorpt…
View article: COVID-19 and Its Repercussions on Oral Health: A Review
COVID-19 and Its Repercussions on Oral Health: A Review Open
In 2019, a new type of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, the causing agent of COVID-19, was first detected in Wuhan, China. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. The manifestations of COVID-19 are mostly age-dependent…
View article: Absorbent Food PADS from Meat Packages-Potential Source of Contamination
Absorbent Food PADS from Meat Packages-Potential Source of Contamination Open
The purpose of this study was to quantify the microbial load and to detect potentially pathogenic germs on the surface of absorbent food pads in the packaging of fresh chicken and minced meat marketed in the retail units in Romania. The lo…
View article: In Vitro Study of the Structure and Adhesive Interface in Direct Restorations with Commercial Nanocomposite Materials
In Vitro Study of the Structure and Adhesive Interface in Direct Restorations with Commercial Nanocomposite Materials Open
The purpose of this study was: Structural characterization of two commercial nanocomposite materials (Premise /Kerr Corp and Tetric EvoCeram�/ Ivoclar-Vivadent); Evaluation of the marginal adaptation and adhesive interface achieved with t…
View article: Ethical Aspects in Pediatric Radiology
Ethical Aspects in Pediatric Radiology Open
Pediatric dentistry has become, in recent decades, a freestanding discipline, from the desire to improve dental assistance offered to children. It is a highly complex medical specialty, involving the triad of minor patient, doctor and the …
View article: An Analysis of Dental Implants Survival and Success
An Analysis of Dental Implants Survival and Success Open
Osseointegration of a dental implant may encounter a variety of problems caused by various factors, as prior health-related problems, patients� habits and the technique of the implant inserting. Retrospective cohort study of 70 patients wh…
View article: Radioactivity - Risk Factor in Oral Health and of Structural Dental Anomalies
Radioactivity - Risk Factor in Oral Health and of Structural Dental Anomalies Open
The dentition goes through a complex process of development, a process that can be influenced by internal and external factors. Our study was perfomed on a group of 1673 children from different areas in Bihor county. The uranium mining exp…