To compare and evaluate the clinical efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid and Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin (i-PRF) in the management of gingival black triangles using clinical and photographic analysis over 6 months.
Material and method
Thirty patients (15 in each group) were evaluated in this comparative study. Patients were divided into two groups: Group(HA) and Group(i-PRF). Injections were administered at baseline, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks. Black triangle height and area were measured at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months using a UNC-15 probe and ImageJ software. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test.
Results
Both the HA and i-PRF groups showed significant reductions in black triangle height and area over a 6-month period. HA reduced height by 0.80 mm at 1 month (p = 0.067), 1.47 mm at 3 months (p < 0.001), and 2.00 mm at 6 months (p < 0.001), while i-PRF reduced height by 1.20 mm (p = 0.003), 1.80 mm (p < 0.001), and 2.27 mm (p < 0.001) at the same intervals. Area reductions followed similar patterns. No significant intergroup differences were observed.
Conclusion
HA and i-PRF are effective, minimally invasive, and biocompatible treatments for managing black triangles. HA offers ease of use and patient comfort, while i-PRF is biologically driven and cost-effective. Material selection should be based on clinical conditions and patient preferences.
目的比较和评价透明质酸与富血小板纤维蛋白(i-PRF)治疗6个月牙龈黑三角的临床疗效。材料与方法30例患者(每组15例)进行比较研究。患者分为两组:HA组和i-PRF组。在基线、3周和6周进行注射。使用UNC-15探针和ImageJ软件在基线、1个月、3个月和6个月测量黑色三角形的高度和面积。数据分析采用重复测量方差分析和Tukey事后检验。结果在6个月的时间里,HA组和i-PRF组的黑三角高度和面积均有显著降低。HA在1个月降低高度0.80 mm (p = 0.067),在3个月降低高度1.47 mm (p < 0.001),在6个月降低高度2.00 mm (p < 0.001),而i-PRF在相同的间隔降低高度1.20 mm (p = 0.003), 1.80 mm (p < 0.001)和2.27 mm (p < 0.001)。面积的减少也有类似的模式。各组间无显著差异。结论ha和i-PRF治疗黑三角是一种有效、微创、生物相容性好的治疗方法。HA提供了易用性和患者舒适度,而i-PRF是生物驱动的,具有成本效益。材料的选择应根据临床情况和患者的偏好。
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Bioceramic sealers, known for their bioactivity and biocompatibility, offer a promising alternative to traditional resin-based sealers. However, clinical evaluations are lacking. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the clinical and radiographic outcomes of bioceramic single-cone obturation with those of conventional treatment and sealers.
Methods
We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, ScienceDirect, and the Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published up to March 2024. Our review protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD420250212604). Included studies compared bioceramic single-cone obturation with conventional obturation in permanent teeth with a follow-up of ≥6 months. Risk of bias was assessed using the second version of the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (RoB 2.0). A random-effects meta-analysis was performed to calculate pooled success rates, odds ratios (ORs), and 95 % confidence intervals (CIs). Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed via I2 statistics and Egger's test.
Results
Three RCTs involving 259 participants met inclusion criteria. The success rates for the bioceramic group were 88.7 %, 87.1 %, and 92.0 % at 6, 12, and 18 months, respectively, while those for the controls were 76.4 %, 76.4 %, and 90.7 %, respectively. Three studies reported higher success rates in the bioceramic groups than in the controls, although between-group differences were not statistically significant (overall OR range 1.12–2.09; p > 0.05). We observed moderate heterogeneity at the early follow-ups and negligible heterogeneity at the 18-month follow-ups.
Conclusion
Single-cone obturation with bioceramic sealers may result in small but clinically relevant advantages; however, more high-quality RCTs with longer-term follow-up are needed.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.09.019
Zaihan Ariffin , Yanti Johari , Farhana Rahman , Suharni Mohamad , Nafij Bin Jamayet , James Dudley
Objectives
The adherence of microorganisms to the surfaces of maxillofacial prosthetic materials can cause surrounding tissue infections leading to discomfort, irritation and infection. It is therefore beneficial if maxillofacial prosthetic materials possess antimicrobial effects or resist microbial adherence. The purpose of this study was to compare the antimicrobial effect, surface roughness and microbial adherence of a locally produced modified polymethyl methacrylate maxillofacial prosthetic material with a commercially produced polymethyl methacrylate and two silicone elastomers against three microorganisms.
Methods
Four study groups were formed, each with 10 samples (n = 10): modified polymethyl methacrylate (m-PMMA), commercially produced polymethyl methacrylate (c-PMMA), silicone A-2000 (A-2000), and silicone A-2186 (A-2186). The microorganisms tested against the four prosthetic materials were Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), and Candida albicans (C. albicans). The antimicrobial effect, microbial adherence and surface roughness were assessed and scanning electron microscopy images examined surface roughness and microbial adherence.
Results
None of the tested materials showed antimicrobial activity against the evaluated microbial strains. Microbial adherence was significantly higher on silicone elastomers, with greater colony-forming units of both S. aureus and S. mutans compared to PMMA (p < 0.017). No significant difference was observed in C. albicans adherence between the silicone elastomers and PMMA. Surface roughness analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between PMMA and silicone elastomers (p < 0.05), with the silicones exhibiting greater roughness.
Conclusions
The fillers in m-PMMA may inhibit the release of antimicrobial agents. The locally produced m-PMMA demonstrated less microbial adherence in comparison to other tested materials.
Clinical implications
The locally produced m-PMMA was associated with less microbial adherence in comparison to other tested materials and has potential to reduce the risk of infection.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-08-27DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.08.025
Kananda Loiola Fernandes de Aguiar , Vandilson Pinheiro Rodrigues , Rafael Soares Diniz , Victor RM. Munoz-Lora , José Ferreira Costa , Letícia Machado Gonçalves-Soares
Objectives
The objective of this study was to evaluate, through cheiloscopic analysis, the impact of hyaluronic acid (HA) lip augmentation on lip impressions. Eleven patients underwent HA injections and had their lips analyzed for thickness, morphological classification, commissure position, and lip impression types at three time points: before treatment (T1), one month after (T2), and three months after (T3). Lip thickness was measured using a digital caliper, and commissure position was classified based on standardized digital photographs. For lip impression recording, lipstick was applied, and the lips were then pressed against a substrate. The types of lip grooves were determined after dividing the impression into eight quadrants. Data were statistically analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and Fisher's exact test, with a significance level of 5 %.
Results
There was a significant increase in both upper and lower lip thickness, which remained stable after 3 months (p < 0,001). Regarding morphological classification, medium and mixed lips maintained their pattern in most cases, while thin lips became medium or mixed. No patient had “thick” or “very thick” lips after the treatment. There were also important changes in commissure position, particularly among patients with “lowered” commissures, which shifted to “horizontal.” No variations in lip impressions were observed across the quadrants examined at any time point.
Conclusion
The findings of this study suggest that, for purposes of human identification, the pattern of lip impressions remains unchanged after HA lip augmentation.
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{"title":"Corrigendum to “Evaluation of sealant retention and caries prevention of 2 % chitosan-based pit and fissure sealants in permanent 1st molars – A randomised trial” [J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 15 (2025) 1490–1496]","authors":"Naina Kumar, Kavita Rai, Krithika Shetty, Manju Raman Nair","doi":"10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.09.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.09.012","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16609,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research","volume":"15 6","pages":"Page 1876"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145796589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-08-20DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.08.018
V. Kalaivani (Dr), Arthi Balasubramaniam (Dr), I. Meignana Arumugham (Dr)
Background
Irular and Narikuravars, are the oldest Dravidian ethnic group and a semi-nomadic community people located in Tamil Nadu. Both the indigenous groups are relegated to the margins of society and face limited access to oral health care. Thus, we aimed to assess the normative need by assessing their oral health status and risks of Narikuravar and Irular tribes residing in Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu.
Method
ology: A cross-sectional epidemiological study with convenience sampling technique was conducted for 936 Irular and Narikuravar community people in Marakanam and Valavanur town panchayat of Dindivanam taluk of Villupuram district. Oral health status and self-assessment of oral health and risks was assessed using World Health Organization (WHO) oral health assessment form, self-oral health assessment form (2013).
Result
Narikuravar constitutes 32.8 % whereas Irula's constitute 67.2 % of the study population. Nearly 39.9 % of the study population had no formal schooling. Irular females with no formal schooling had high DMFT scores (3.27 ± 1.60). Also, the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis are high in Irular females with no formal schooling (32.3 % and 26 %) with no significant difference from Narikuravars. About 5.2 % of Narikuravar communities had high use of smoking and smokeless tobacco. Irulars consumed high cariogenic diet compared Narikuravars (p = 0.000).
Conclusion
Narikuvar community had more oral lesion compared to Irula's community people. Both communities had high prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease. Females with no formal schooling of both communities had high caries experience, periodontitis.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-08-15DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.08.005
A. Subha , R. Poornima , M. Varshini
Introduction
In the realm of healthcare, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to enhance diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. This comprehensive survey was conducted among dental students in India to better understand their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of the integration of AI in dentistry.
Materials and method
A structured questionnaire that consisted of both closed-ended and open-ended questions was designed to gather data on the students’ demographic information, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards AI in dentistry. Additionally, their perspectives on ethical consideration related to AI use was also evaluated. The survey was carried out using Google Forms among 1256 dentistry students from 15 different states in India. Descriptive statistics, and inferential statistical analysis such as Chi-square test were performed to obtain the results.
Results
1256 dental students responded to the survey and there was a predominantly positive view towards AI in Dentistry. 94 % believed AI would lead to significant advances in dentistry, with 79 % finding it exciting. AI's diagnostic capabilities were high, with 89 % agreeing it can be used definitively and 85 % for prognostic purposes. Over 90 % supported AI for radiographic diagnosis of dental caries, periodontal disease, jaw pathologies, and soft tissue lesions. However, 59 % disagreed that AI could replace dentists. Knowledge of AI applications increased with the year of study, with postgraduate students showing the highest awareness. However, only 26 % of participants were aware of the ethical implications of using AI in dentistry, while 44 % were unaware and 30 % were unsure.
Conclusion
Most of the participants were aware of the potential benefits of integrating AI in dentistry. There is a need to focus on educating students about ethical concerns when teaching AI in dental education.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-10-22DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.10.011
Atieh Hashemian , Mahshid Hodjat , Marjan Behroozibakhsh
Objective
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of light-curing tip distance on the degree of conversion (DC), as well as on the cell viability. The study also aimed to assess the correlation between DC% and cell viability at different light-curing tip distances.
Materials and methods
Nanocomposite discs were cured using an LED light-curing unit at distances of 0 mm (G0), 2 mm (G2), 4 mm (G4), 6 mm (G6), and 8 mm (G8) for 20 s. The DC was measured using ATR-FTIR analysis. Cell viability was assessed through MTT assay on human gingival fibroblasts. The results were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation analysis.
Results
The DC at the surface was significantly higher than the bottom of the samples in all groups (p < 0.001). The DC on both surfaces decreased as the distance between the light-curing unit and the sample surface increased. Moreover, with an increase in distance, the cell viability decreased. This difference was statistically significant in all groups, except for the G0 and G2 groups (p < 0.001). The results of Pearson correlation analysis showed a positive and statistically significant correlation between cell viability and DC% at both surfaces (p < 0.05). Furthermore, a negative and statistically significant correlation was observed between tip distance and DC% at both top and bottom surfaces as well as cell viability(p < 0.05).
Conclusion
Increasing the distance from the light-curing tip adversely affects composite polymerization and biocompatibility, likely due to insufficient curing and subsequent monomer and nanoparticle release. This study emphasizes the importance of optimal curing conditions.
目的探讨光固化尖端距离对细胞转化度(DC)及细胞存活率的影响。该研究还旨在评估不同光固化尖端距离下DC%与细胞活力之间的关系。材料与方法采用LED光固化装置,分别在0 mm (G0)、2 mm (G2)、4 mm (G4)、6 mm (G6)和8 mm (G8)的距离上固化纳米复合光盘,固化时间为20 s。DC采用ATR-FTIR分析测定。采用MTT法测定人牙龈成纤维细胞的细胞活力。结果采用单因素方差分析和Pearson相关分析。结果各组样品表面DC均显著高于底部DC (p < 0.001)。随着光固化单元与样品表面距离的增加,两个表面上的直流电流减小。而且,随着距离的增加,细胞活力降低。除G0和G2组外,所有组的差异均有统计学意义(p < 0.001)。Pearson相关分析结果显示,细胞活力与两表面DC%呈正相关且有统计学意义(p < 0.05)。此外,顶端距离与顶、底表面DC%以及细胞存活率呈显著负相关(p < 0.05)。结论增加与光固化尖端的距离可能会影响复合材料的聚合和生物相容性,这可能是由于光固化不足和随后的单体和纳米颗粒释放造成的。本研究强调了最佳养护条件的重要性。
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-09-10DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.08.027
Sonal Bhatia , Vinay Kumar Gupta , Sumit Kumar , Gaurav Mishra , Seema Malhotra , Khushboo Arif , Atrey Pai Khot , Aman Rajput , Angad Mahajan
Objective
The purpose of this scoping review was to systematically search through the evidence for the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for caries risk assessment (CRA) or prediction (CRP), determine the scope of the methodologies used, summarize their performance metrics, and report limitations and challenges (if any).
Design
A structured and comprehensive search of three electronic databases, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Google Scholar, was performed to yield results from 2013 to 2023. Studies were selected through title, abstract, and full-text screening based on the selection criteria. Charting of the extracted data was performed using a self-designed checklist with eight dimensions.
Results
The electronic database search retrieved 3059 articles. Ultimately, 13 articles were included in the review. The most used methods were logistic regression (n = 9) and random forest (n = 8). The performance of the included models was measured variably. The reported performance metrics of the models were heterogeneous in nature; the sensitivity ranged from 0.59 to 0.996, while the specificity ranged from 0.531 to 0.943. The most frequently utilized predictors include socio-demographic factors, oral hygiene habits, and dietary habits.
Conclusion
Of the AI-based CRA models analyzed, machine learning algorithms were most frequently used. This review highlights that AI methods most probably show superior specificity and better performance than traditional methods. The application of these algorithms can have significant implications for the population impacted by pertinent chronic diseases that are avoidable through risk reduction, such as dental caries.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.09.021
Anes Adnan Alshamaa , Ibrahim Hamad Alfahdawi , Mohamed Abdulmunem Abdulateef , Abdulkhaleq Mohammed Qaraghuli
Objective
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the mechanical characteristics and biocompatibility of graphene-reinforced materials, especially ceramics for dental crowns and bridges. Its goal was to synthesize the available evidence and highlight areas needed for future research.
Methods
A systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, following the PRISMA guidelines. Eight in vitro studies were included which assessed biocompatibility and mechanical performance, such as flexural strength, compressive strength, and hardness. The QUIN tool was used to assess the risk of bias, and random-effects models were used for the meta-analysis.
Results
Graphene reinforcement significantly improved mechanical properties, with flexural strength increasing by ∼100 MPa in some ceramic systems (SMD: 1.26, 95 % CI: −0.20, 2.72) and hardness showing significant enhancement (SMD: 1.69, 95 % CI: 0.45, 2.94). Graphene oxide (GO) demonstrated antibacterial efficacy (SMD: 2.37, 95 % CI: 1.77, 2.97). Biocompatibility results were promising but limited by limited reporting. Variability in graphene type, concentration, and processing methods influenced outcomes.
Conclusion
Graphene-reinforced ceramics have superior mechanical characteristics and are potentially biocompatible, which solves some of the primary issues with existing dental materials. However, standardization of methodologies, long-term clinical validation, and optimization of graphene integration are essential for clinical translation.
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