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View article: Salivary MicroRNAs as Innovative Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Prediction of the Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders Transition Towards Oral Cancer: A Systematic Review
Salivary MicroRNAs as Innovative Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Prediction of the Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders Transition Towards Oral Cancer: A Systematic Review Open
Background/Objectives: Oral potentially malignant diseases (OPMD) are a group of specific conditions characterized by a variable degree of progression to oral cancer. Although these lesions are generally easily recognizable, clinicians fac…
View article: Accuracy of Navigation and Robot-Assisted Systems for Dental Implant Placement: A Systematic Review
Accuracy of Navigation and Robot-Assisted Systems for Dental Implant Placement: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Computer-assisted implant surgery (CAIS) aims to improve placement accuracy versus freehand drilling. We compared the three-dimensional accuracy of robot-guided CAIS (r-CAIS), dynamic navigation (d-CAIS), static-template guidan…
View article: Real-Time Motion Compensation for Dynamic Dental Implant Surgery
Real-Time Motion Compensation for Dynamic Dental Implant Surgery Open
Background: Accurate and stable instrument positioning is critical in dental implant procedures, particularly in anatomically constrained regions. Conventional navigation systems assume a static patient head, limiting adaptability in dynam…
View article: The assessment of untreated surface orthodontic mini-implants’ osseointegration through three successive methods
The assessment of untreated surface orthodontic mini-implants’ osseointegration through three successive methods Open
Mini-implants (MIs) with untreated surfaces are conventionally retained solely through mechanical forces, without any secondary retention mechanism involved (osseointegration). A previously reported issue is the fracture of untreated surfa…
View article: Pediatric Versus Adult Nasopharyngeal Cancer in Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pediatric Versus Adult Nasopharyngeal Cancer in Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging Open
Background: This study aimed at evaluating apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in the pre-treatment stages of NPC for establishing comparative quantitative parameters between children and adolescen…
View article: Advanced Diagnostic Methods in Necrotizing Sialometaplasia of the Parotid Glands: An Updated Literature Review and a Rare Case Report
Advanced Diagnostic Methods in Necrotizing Sialometaplasia of the Parotid Glands: An Updated Literature Review and a Rare Case Report Open
Background/Objectives: Necrotizing sialometaplasia (NS) is an inflammatory condition of the salivary glands that can closely mimic malignancy. While it predominantly affects the minor salivary glands of the hard palate, it can also occur i…
View article: In Vivo Inflammatory Soft and Hard Tissue Response to Newly Developed Osteosynthesis Material for Pediatric Maxillofacial Traumatology in a Critical Size Bone Defect Model
In Vivo Inflammatory Soft and Hard Tissue Response to Newly Developed Osteosynthesis Material for Pediatric Maxillofacial Traumatology in a Critical Size Bone Defect Model Open
Childhood trauma defects in the head and neck area are challenging in many aspects for patients and surgeons. One major issue is the still incomplete growth. Bone defect fixation measures have to consider biomechanical forces due to the bo…
View article: Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound, MRI, and Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Preoperative Evaluation of Parotid Gland Tumors
Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound, MRI, and Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Preoperative Evaluation of Parotid Gland Tumors Open
Background: The objective of this study was to compare the value of ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and US-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in the preoperative evaluation of parotid tumors. Methods: A three-ye…
View article: The Role of MRI Radiomics Using T2-Weighted Images and the Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Map for Discriminating Between Warthin’s Tumors and Malignant Parotid Gland Tumors
The Role of MRI Radiomics Using T2-Weighted Images and the Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Map for Discriminating Between Warthin’s Tumors and Malignant Parotid Gland Tumors Open
Background/Objectives: Differentiating between benign and malignant parotid gland tumors (PGT) is essential for establishing the treatment strategy, which is greatly influenced by the tumor’s histology. The objective of this study was to e…
View article: Multimodal Elastography of the Main Salivary Glands—A Narrative Review
Multimodal Elastography of the Main Salivary Glands—A Narrative Review Open
Elastography has emerged as a valuable imaging technique that evaluates tissue stiffness and offers complementary insights into conventional ultrasonography. The aim of this article is to review the utility of elastography in assessing sal…
View article: Author Correction: Quantification of DNA double strand breaks and oxidation response in children and adults undergoing dental CBCT scan
Author Correction: Quantification of DNA double strand breaks and oxidation response in children and adults undergoing dental CBCT scan Open
View article: A Vision-Guided Robotic System for Safe Dental Implant Surgery
A Vision-Guided Robotic System for Safe Dental Implant Surgery Open
Background: Recent advancements in dental implantology have significantly improved outcomes, with success rates of 90–95% over a 10-year period. Key improvements include enhanced preplanning processes, such as precise implant positioning, …
View article: Automating Dental Condition Detection on Panoramic Radiographs: Challenges, Pitfalls, and Opportunities
Automating Dental Condition Detection on Panoramic Radiographs: Challenges, Pitfalls, and Opportunities Open
Background/Objectives: The integration of AI into dentistry holds promise for improving diagnostic workflows, particularly in the detection of dental pathologies and pre-radiotherapy screening for head and neck cancer patients. This study …
View article: How Is Bone Regeneration Influenced by Polymer Membranes? Insight into the Histological and Radiological Point of View in the Literature
How Is Bone Regeneration Influenced by Polymer Membranes? Insight into the Histological and Radiological Point of View in the Literature Open
The aim of this study was to analyze published works that investigate the in vivo bone regeneration capacity of polymeric membranes loaded with active substances and growth factors. This scoping review’s purpose was to highlight the histol…
View article: DO THE UNTREATED SURFACES OF ORTHODONTIC MINI-IMPLANTS HAVE OSSEOINTEGRATION?
DO THE UNTREATED SURFACES OF ORTHODONTIC MINI-IMPLANTS HAVE OSSEOINTEGRATION? Open
Aim of study: This study aimed to use EDS (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry) in order to quantitatively and qualitatively assess secondary retention (osseointegration) by evaluating the elemental composition of the mini-implants (MIs) …
View article: Botulinum Toxin Injection into the Digastric Muscle: Current Clinical Use and a Report of Five Cases
Botulinum Toxin Injection into the Digastric Muscle: Current Clinical Use and a Report of Five Cases Open
The present research aimed to review the clinical applications of botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection into the anterior belly of the digastric muscle (ABDM) and to highlight the potential role of the BTX-A injection into ABDM in preventing…
View article: Statistical Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Resin through Triple-Jetting Technology and Conventional PMMA in Orthodontic Occlusal Splint Manufacturing
Statistical Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Resin through Triple-Jetting Technology and Conventional PMMA in Orthodontic Occlusal Splint Manufacturing Open
Dental 3D-printing technologies, including stereolithography (SLA), polyjet (triple-jetting technology), and fusion deposition modeling, have revolutionized the field of orthodontic occlusal splint manufacturing. Three-dimensional printing…
View article: Improving the Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Occlusal Splints Using Nanoparticles: Silver and Zinc Oxide
Improving the Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Occlusal Splints Using Nanoparticles: Silver and Zinc Oxide Open
The goal of the current study was to determine the mechanical proprieties of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and the improved compound, the graphene-based PMMA, with Zn and Ag and to compare the results. Scanning electron microscopy analysis…
View article: Biocompatibility and histological responses of eggshell membrane for dental implant-guided bone regeneration
Biocompatibility and histological responses of eggshell membrane for dental implant-guided bone regeneration Open
Guided bone regeneration (GBR) utilizing eggshell membrane (ESM) as a potential biomaterial for dental implant therapy augmentation was explored in this study. ESM, an environmentally friendly waste product, possesses collagen-rich charact…
View article: Influence of Periodontal Status and Prosthetic Treatment on Survival and Success Rates in Implant Therapy: A 5-Year Retrospective Follow-Up Study
Influence of Periodontal Status and Prosthetic Treatment on Survival and Success Rates in Implant Therapy: A 5-Year Retrospective Follow-Up Study Open
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the 5-year outcome of dental implant therapy and assess the survival, success, and biological and technical complications. A periodontal and prosthetic-oriented evaluation was conducted on…
View article: The Role of an MRI-Based Radiomic Signature in Predicting Malignancy of Parotid Gland Tumors
The Role of an MRI-Based Radiomic Signature in Predicting Malignancy of Parotid Gland Tumors Open
The aim of this study was to assess the ability of MRI radiomic features to differentiate between benign parotid gland tumors (BPGT) and malignant parotid gland tumors (MPGT). This retrospective study included 93 patients who underwent MRI…
View article: A New Detection Method of Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Based on Multivariate Analysis of Surface Enhanced Raman Spectra of Salivary Exosomes
A New Detection Method of Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Based on Multivariate Analysis of Surface Enhanced Raman Spectra of Salivary Exosomes Open
Raman spectroscopy recently proved a tremendous capacity to identify disease-specific markers in various (bio)samples being a non-invasive, rapid, and reliable method for cancer detection. In this study, we first aimed to record vibrationa…
View article: The Impact of Benign Jawbone Tumors on the Temporomandibular Joint and Occlusion in Children: A Ten-Year Follow-Up Study
The Impact of Benign Jawbone Tumors on the Temporomandibular Joint and Occlusion in Children: A Ten-Year Follow-Up Study Open
This study aimed to provide a complex analysis of the modifications in craniofacial skeleton development that may arise following the diagnosis of pediatric benign jaw tumors. A prospective study was undertaken involving 53 patients younge…
View article: High-Frequency Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in the Head and Neck Region
High-Frequency Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in the Head and Neck Region Open
Non-melanoma skin cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the human body and unfortunately the incidence continues to increase. NMSC is represented by the basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), …
View article: The Value of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Preoperative Differential Diagnosis of Parotid Gland Tumors
The Value of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Preoperative Differential Diagnosis of Parotid Gland Tumors Open
Background: The aim of the present study was to determine the value of multiparametric MRI in the preoperative differential diagnosis of parotid tumors, which is essential for therapeutic strategy selection. Methods: A three-year prospecti…
View article: The Role of miRNA-221 and miRNA-34a in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck Region
The Role of miRNA-221 and miRNA-34a in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck Region Open
Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is one of the most frequent types of malignancy in the human body with an increasing incidence. Short, non-coding RNA molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) can control post-transcriptional gene expression and …
View article: Benign Pediatric Jawbone Lesions: A 10-Year Clinical and Radiological Pilot Study
Benign Pediatric Jawbone Lesions: A 10-Year Clinical and Radiological Pilot Study Open
This study aimed at presenting a retrospective longitudinal analysis of the pediatric jaw lesions treated at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, over a timeframe of ten years (2012 to 2022). The clinical and …
View article: Post-Traumatic-Related Technical Errors in Orthopantomographic Imaging
Post-Traumatic-Related Technical Errors in Orthopantomographic Imaging Open
Background: This study aimed at identifying errors encountered in orthopantomography (OPG) in post-traumatic patients caused by limitations in performing a correct technique. Methods: A retrospective observational study was performed. Diag…
View article: Recovery following Orthognathic Surgery Procedures—A Pilot Study
Recovery following Orthognathic Surgery Procedures—A Pilot Study Open
This study aims at evaluating and categorizing patients’ objective and subjective postoperative recovery symptoms after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery assigning the healing process. The patients were monitored throughout the recovery pro…
View article: Oral splints in the management of nociceptive pain and migraines: A scoping review
Oral splints in the management of nociceptive pain and migraines: A scoping review Open
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are characterized by numerous pain manifestations. Their treatment often involves the use of an oral splint. Recent research has found a relationship between migraines, nociceptive pain and TMDs. The aim …