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Molecular biomarkers for objective assessment of symptomatic pulpitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Int Endod J. 2023 Oct;56(10):1160-1177. doi: 10.1111/iej.13950. Background: Inflammatory biomarkers are potentially useful targets for pulpal diagnostic tests that can identify pulp status and predict vital pulp treatment (VPT) outcome, however, their accuracy is unknown. Objectives: (1) Calculate sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) of previously investigated pulpitic biomarkers; (2) Determine if biomarker levels […]

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Treatment outcome of partial pulpotomy using two different calcium silicate materials in mature permanent teeth with symptoms of irreversible pulpitis: A randomized clinical trial

Int Endod J. 2023 Oct;56(10):1178-1196. doi: 10.1111/iej.13955. Aim: To assess the clinical and radiographic outcome of partial pulpotomy by comparing MTA Angelus and Total Fill BC, as pulpotomy agents, in mature teeth with deep caries and symptoms indicative of irreversible pulpitis. Methodology: The study was designed as a parallel-two arm, double-blind, randomized superiority clinical trial

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Study on the Restoration of Class II Carious Cavities by Virtual Methods: Simulation of Mechanical Behavior

J Funct Biomater. 2023 Jul 5;14(7):354. doi: 10.3390/jfb14070354. The restoration of class II cavities is predominantly carried out with composite materials. Due to the high failure rate in restoring this type of cavity, composite materials with much-improved properties and new application techniques have been promoted. The study aimed to analyze the mechanical behavior of several

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This tumor appears as locally aggressive, tumor which appears as an indurated swelling on the tongue

This cancer refers to cancer occurring between the vermilion border of the lips and the junction of the hard and soft palates or the posterior one third of the tongue. Over 95% of people with this cancer smoke tobacco, drink alcohol, or both. Early, curable lesions are rarely symptomatic; thus, preventing fatal disease requires early

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What is the name of this acute, benign condition characterized by the development of subepithelial bullae filled with blood?

This condition is an underrecognized, benign condition of the oral mucosa. A 26-year-old female patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with sudden-onset painless blood blisters on her soft palate. It was clinically diagnosed based on the clinical presentation and spontaneously resolved. Some medical conditions, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and inhaled steroids, can be a

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Dental manifestations of pregnancy

The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist The numerous physical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy affect every major body system and result in localised physical alterations in many parts of the body, including the oral cavity. The aim of this paper is to increase awareness of the main potential dental manifestations which can occur in pregnancy.

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Evaluation of Serum Levels of Cytokines in Acute Apical Abscess: A Longitudinal Observational Study

J Endod. 2023 Sep;49(9):1090-1098. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.07.001. Introduction: Cytokine levels are related to the aethiopathogenia of acute apical abscesses (AAA); however, the specific cytokine profiles in these cases are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the changes in systemic cytokine levels in patients with AAA and trismus onset, postantibiotic treatment, and postroot canal disinfection. Methods: In

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Marginal fit of monolithic versus layered zirconia crowns assessed with 2 marginal gap methods

J Prosthet Dent. 2023 Aug;130(2):250.e1-250.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.06.005. Statement of problem: Zirconia can be used either monolithically or veneered with porcelain. However, whether veneering zirconia affects marginal fit is unclear. Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the marginal fit of the monolithic and layered zirconia prostheses using 2 different assessment methods.

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Dental Pulp Stem Cells and Current in vivo Approaches to Study Dental Pulp Stem Cells in Pulp Injury and Regeneration

J Bone Metab. 2023 Aug; 30(3): 231–244. Published online 2023 Aug 31. doi: 10.11005/jbm.2023.30.3.231 Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) have garnered significant interest in dental research for their unique characteristics and potential in tooth development and regeneration. While there were many studies to define their stem cell-like characteristics and osteogenic differentiation functions that are considered

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