Carlos Moreno-Soriano, Sonia Egido-Moreno, Carlos Omaña-Cepeda, Constanza Saka-Herrán, Enric Jané-Salas, José López-López
Purpose: This study aims to determine whether prosthetic rehabilitation affects salivary flow, pH, and comfort in patients treated for head and neck cancer (HNC) and to assess potential differences between irradiated and non-irradiated patients.
Materials and methods: This pilot clinical study focused on patients treated for HNC who require prosthetic rehabilitation. Participants were divided into two groups: irradiated and non-irradiated. Stimulated and unstimulated salivary flow, pH, and perceived comfort sensation were assessed at three time points: T0 (prior to prosthesis placement), T1 (1 month after prosthesis placement), and T6 (6 months after prosthesis placement). Outcomes were compared between the two groups across all time points.
Results: Significant differences were observed in unstimulated salivary flow between T0 and T6, while stimulated salivary flow showed significant differences between T0 and T1, T0 and T6, and T1 and T6. No significant differences were found in salivary pH or perceived comfort. However, 85% of participants reported greater comfort 6 months after prosthetic rehabilitation. Both irradiated and non-irradiated patients demonstrated improvements in salivary flow and perceived oral comfort, although no significant differences were observed between groups. A significant change in pH was detected only in the non-irradiated group.
Conclusions: The study demonstrated a significant increase in both unstimulated and stimulated salivary flow, with no significant differences between groups. Salivary pH increased significantly in the non-irradiated group compared to the irradiated one. Both groups reported improvements in perceived comfort, although no significant differences were observed between T1 and T6.
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Faisal D Al-Qarni, Alanoud Albarrak, Shahad Alhamid, Sultan Akhtar, Soban Q Khan, Mohammed Al-Nefaiee, Yousif Al-Dulaijan, Mohammed M Gad
Purpose: To date, no evidence exists regarding the optimal technique/material to repair three-dimensional (3D) printed interim fixed dental prostheses (IFDPs). This study aimed to investigate different repair techniques/materials and compare their impact on the fracture strength of repaired 3D-printed IFDPs.
Materials and methods: A total of 208 3-unit IFDP specimens (n = 8) were printed using two materials (NextDent or ASIGA). One group had no surface treatment (control), while the other two groups were treated with alumina blasting and etch-primer (EP) and then repaired using flowable composite resin or Multilink in a customized putty index. Repaired specimens were thermocycled (5000 cycles) and then loaded onto a universal testing machine until fracture, and the fracture strength was recorded in newtons (N). ANOVA with Tukey's post hoc test and t-test were used for data analysis (α = 0.05).
Results: All repaired 3D-printed IFDPs exhibited lower fracture loads compared to intact specimens (p < 0.001). Repairs made with composite resin resulted in a superior fracture load than Multilink (p < 0.001). Alumina-blasting and EP treatment surface treatments significantly increased the fracture strength of repaired NextDent IFDPs compared with untreated groups (p < 0.001). EP surface treatment did not influence the repair of ASIGA specimens (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: The type of repair material significantly influences the repair strength. Repair using a composite showed the highest strength. Surface treatment (mechanical or chemical) increased repair strength for NextDent specimens. ASIGA specimens were not affected by chemical surface treatment, while mechanical treatment positively influenced repair strength.
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Muhanad M. Hatamleh BSc, MSc, Dip, PhD, Sarah A. Saleh BSc, Omar I. Radwan BSc, Heyam R. Abu Shamma BSc
Purpose
To evaluate the adoption of digital dentistry by examining (1) the prevalence of digital technology use among dentists and dental technicians, (2) their knowledge and perceptions of these technologies, and (3) the challenges hindering broader implementation.
Materials and Methods
A cross-sectional survey among 90 Jordanian dental professionals (50 technicians, 40 dentists) was conducted. Two validated questionnaires assessed demographics, technology utilization, perceptions, barriers, and educational exposure. Descriptive statistics, frequencies, and the Chi-square test were applied to assess statistical significance at p < 0.05.
Results
Of the 90 respondents, 87% of technicians regularly used digital workflows, with significant adoption of liquid crystal display (LCD)-based 3D printers (78%; χ2 = 25.36, p < 0.001) and Exo-CAD software (81%; χ2 = 15.65, p < 0.001). Technicians primarily printed models (100%) and castable materials (90%; χ2 = 13.48, p = 0.001), but reported significant barriers, including lack of training (62%) and material unavailability (52%) (χ2 = 37.44, p < 0.001). Among dentists, 76% used digital tools (χ2 = 10.00, p = 0.002), with high usage of intraoral scanners (90.3%; χ2 = 25.60, p < 0.001) and design software (83.3%; χ2 = 16.90, p < 0.001). Milling and 3D printing were underutilized due to cost (61.5%) and limited in-house expertise. Educational gaps were noted, with 43.3% receiving no predoctoral digital dentistry training. A significant disparity existed between sectors, as 73.3% of private clinics adopted digital dentistry versus 53.3% of public clinics reporting no adoption (χ2 = 12.91, p < 0.001).
Conclusions
Digital dentistry is gaining greater traction, with dental technicians frequently using 3D printing and dentists mainly utilizing intraoral scanners while relying on labs for design and milling. However, broader adoption is hindered by high costs, limited training, and material availability.
目的：通过检查(1)牙医和牙科技术人员使用数字技术的流行程度，(2)他们对这些技术的知识和看法，以及(3)阻碍更广泛实施的挑战，来评估数字牙科的采用情况。材料和方法：对90名约旦牙科专业人员（50名技术人员，40名牙医）进行了横断面调查。两份有效问卷评估了人口统计、技术利用、认知、障碍和教育程度。采用描述性统计、频率和卡方检验，p < 0.05。结果：在90名受访者中，87%的技术人员经常使用数字工作流程，大量采用基于液晶显示器（LCD）的3D打印机（78%;χ2 = 25.36, p < 0.001）和Exo-CAD软件（81%;χ2 = 15.65, p < 0.001）。技术人员主要打印模型（100%）和可浇注材料（90%;χ2 = 13.48, p = 0.001），但报告了重大障碍，包括缺乏培训（62%）和材料不可用（52%）（χ2 = 37.44, p < 0.001）。76%的牙医使用数字化工具（χ2 = 10.00, p = 0.002），其中口腔内扫描仪（90.3%,χ2 = 25.60, p < 0.001）和设计软件（83.3%,χ2 = 16.90, p < 0.001）使用率较高。铣削和3D打印由于成本（61.5%）和有限的内部专业知识而未得到充分利用。值得注意的是教育差距，43.3%的人没有接受过博士前数字牙科培训。不同部门之间存在显著差异，73.3%的私立诊所采用数字牙科，而53.3%的公立诊所没有采用数字牙科（χ2 = 12.91, p < 0.001）。结论：数字牙科正在获得更大的吸引力，牙科技术人员经常使用3D打印，牙医主要使用口内扫描仪，同时依靠实验室进行设计和铣削。然而，更广泛的采用受到高成本、有限的培训和材料可用性的阻碍。
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Pamela Tayná Matias Bezerra, Lucas Cavalcante de Sousa, Ana Larisse Carneiro Pereira, Ana Luísa Cassiano Alves Bezerra, Maria Heloisa de Souza Borges Grisi, Leopoldina de Fátima Dantas de Almeida, André Ulisses Dantas Batista, Gabriela Queiroz de Melo Monteiro, Adriana da Fonte Porto Carreiro
Purpose: This in vitro study evaluated the effect of simulated brushing on color stability, surface roughness, and microbial adhesion of resin composites with different viscosities applied to denture base materials.
Materials and methods: Disc-shaped specimens (10 × 3.0 mm) were fabricated using a 3D-printed denture base resin and heat-polymerized resin. Three extrinsic characterizations (2 mm thick) were applied to the 3D-printed resin specimens: one regular-viscosity (RV) and two low-viscosity (LV49, LV30), and light-cured. The heat-polymerized resin group (STG) was fabricated and characterized using a compression-molding technique. Color coordinates and color stability (ΔE00) were measured using a colorimeter; surface roughness (Ra) was assessed using an optical profilometer; and microbial adhesion (Candida albicans, log CFU/mL) was evaluated before and after 20,000 brushing cycles. Color and roughness data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, while microbial adhesion was analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post hoc test (α = 0.05).
Results: STG and LV49 exhibited greater color changes than did LV30 (p < 0.05), but all groups remained within clinically acceptable limits (ΔE00 ≤ 2.25). Brushing increased surface roughness in all groups except STG (p < 0.05). Microbial adhesion increased after simulated brushing (p < 0.05); however, no significant differences were observed between the groups (p > 0.05).
Conclusions: Simulated brushing affected color stability, with some groups exhibiting clinically noticeable changes. It increased surface roughness in characterizing resin composites and enhanced Candida albicans adhesion in all groups, with no significant differences between materials.
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Omar Alhinti, Yukio Kudara, Sarah Pagni, Khaled El Rafie, Konstantinos Vazouras, Marco Ferrari, Yo-Wei Chen
Purpose: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of occlusal relationships in 3D-printed dental casts, comparing two mounting methodologies.
Materials and methods: Maxillary and mandibular dental casts were scanned and digitized for virtual digital design as reference models. A total of 30 pairs of casts were printed using a digital light synthesis (DLS) 3D printer and mounted either based on hand articulation (Group HA) or using computer-aided design (CAD)-generated articulation pins (Group CAP). Accuracy was assessed by using the root mean square (RMS) values and linear measurements against the reference models.
Results: Group HA demonstrated mean RMS values of 147.9, 133.9, and 166.5 for the canine, second premolar, and second molar regions, respectively, with a mean RMS value of 149.4. Group CAP had RMS values of 398.2, 298.9, and 301.4 for the same regions, respectively, averaging at 332.8. Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups across all sites. Linear measurements also showed notable discrepancies, especially in Group CAP, with significant differences in vertical dimension when compared to the master standard tessellation language (STL) models.
Conclusions: The mounting methodology influences the accuracy of occlusal relationships in 3D-printed dental casts. Group HA demonstrated greater accuracy and consistency in replicating occlusal relationships compared to Group CAP. These findings underscore the importance of selecting an appropriate mounting methodology for precise replication of occlusal relationships in prosthodontic treatments within digital workflows.
{"title":"Accuracy of occlusal relationships in 3D-printed dental casts: A comparative in vitro study.","authors":"Omar Alhinti, Yukio Kudara, Sarah Pagni, Khaled El Rafie, Konstantinos Vazouras, Marco Ferrari, Yo-Wei Chen","doi":"10.1111/jopr.70039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.70039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of occlusal relationships in 3D-printed dental casts, comparing two mounting methodologies.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Maxillary and mandibular dental casts were scanned and digitized for virtual digital design as reference models. A total of 30 pairs of casts were printed using a digital light synthesis (DLS) 3D printer and mounted either based on hand articulation (Group HA) or using computer-aided design (CAD)-generated articulation pins (Group CAP). Accuracy was assessed by using the root mean square (RMS) values and linear measurements against the reference models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group HA demonstrated mean RMS values of 147.9, 133.9, and 166.5 for the canine, second premolar, and second molar regions, respectively, with a mean RMS value of 149.4. Group CAP had RMS values of 398.2, 298.9, and 301.4 for the same regions, respectively, averaging at 332.8. Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups across all sites. Linear measurements also showed notable discrepancies, especially in Group CAP, with significant differences in vertical dimension when compared to the master standard tessellation language (STL) models.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The mounting methodology influences the accuracy of occlusal relationships in 3D-printed dental casts. Group HA demonstrated greater accuracy and consistency in replicating occlusal relationships compared to Group CAP. These findings underscore the importance of selecting an appropriate mounting methodology for precise replication of occlusal relationships in prosthodontic treatments within digital workflows.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Methodological concern regarding “Narrow-diameter implants for treatment with fixed restorations in the posterior region: A systematic review and meta-analysis”","authors":"Mohammad Hosseini Hooshiar","doi":"10.1111/jopr.70041","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.70041","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":"34 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145200782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Electrical burns to the oral commissure are uncommon injuries that can lead to significant functional and esthetic complications if not promptly and appropriately managed. This case report details the management of a 14-year-old male with post-burn oral commissure scarring resulting from an electrical injury sustained at the age of 6. The treatment included the fabrication and application of a custom commissure splint combined with intralesional corticosteroid injections by a plastic surgeon to improve scar pliability and oral function. The report highlights the integration of dental prostheses and surgical interventions to achieve favorable outcomes.
{"title":"Multidisciplinary approach to the management of oral commissure burns in pediatric patients: A case report.","authors":"Jessica E Canallatos, Robert Perry","doi":"10.1111/jopr.70037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.70037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Electrical burns to the oral commissure are uncommon injuries that can lead to significant functional and esthetic complications if not promptly and appropriately managed. This case report details the management of a 14-year-old male with post-burn oral commissure scarring resulting from an electrical injury sustained at the age of 6. The treatment included the fabrication and application of a custom commissure splint combined with intralesional corticosteroid injections by a plastic surgeon to improve scar pliability and oral function. The report highlights the integration of dental prostheses and surgical interventions to achieve favorable outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Güleren Sabuncular PhD, Ceren Küçük DDS, PhD, Şule Aktaç PhD, Ferit Bayram DDS, PhD, Ayşe Hümeyra İslamoğlu PhD, Fatma Esra Güneş PhD
Purpose
Edentulism is associated with impaired masticatory function and nutritional deficiencies, particularly in older adults. Implant-supported overdentures have been suggested as a prosthetic intervention to enhance chewing ability and improve dietary intake. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mandibular two-implant overdentures on chewing ability, dietary intake, and nutritional status in edentulous middle-aged and older adults.
Materials and Methods
A prospective clinical study was conducted with 35 edentulous participants aged 50 years and older. Participants were assessed at four time points: baseline (T0), 3 months after receiving immediate complete dentures (T1), 3 months after transitioning to implant-supported overdentures (T2), and 6 months postimplant-supported overdenture placement (T3). Anthropometric measurements, 24-h dietary recall, and chewing ability assessments were performed at each time point.
Results
Implant-supported overdentures significantly improved chewing ability and increased the intake of vitamins A, C, K, and folate (p < 0.05). However, body weight (F = 6.27, p = 0.001), body mass index (BMI; F = 6.31, p = 0.001), and mid–upper arm circumference (F = 6.89, p < 0.001) showed significant reductions over time. Participants with chewing difficulties consumed higher energy and protein but tended to avoid nutrient-dense foods.
Conclusions
While mandibular two-implant overdentures enhance chewing ability and dietary intake, they do not fully address nutritional deficiencies. A multidisciplinary approach integrating dietary counseling with prosthetic rehabilitation is recommended to optimize nutritional outcomes in edentulous adults.
目的：龋齿症与咀嚼功能受损和营养缺乏有关，特别是在老年人中。种植覆盖义齿被认为是提高咀嚼能力和改善饮食摄入的一种义齿干预手段。本研究旨在评估下颌双种植覆盖义齿对无牙中老年患者咀嚼能力、饮食摄入和营养状况的影响。材料与方法：对35名50岁及以上无牙者进行前瞻性临床研究。参与者在四个时间点进行评估：基线（T0），接受即时全口义齿（T1）后3个月，过渡到种植支持覆盖义齿（T2）后3个月，以及种植支持覆盖义齿放置后6个月（T3）。在每个时间点进行人体测量、24小时饮食回忆和咀嚼能力评估。结果：种植覆盖义齿可显著提高咀嚼能力，增加维生素A、C、K和叶酸的摄入量（p < 0.05）。然而，随着时间的推移，体重（F = 6.27, p = 0.001）、体重指数（BMI; F = 6.31, p = 0.001）和中上臂围（F = 6.89, p < 0.001）显著降低。有咀嚼困难的参与者消耗了更高的能量和蛋白质，但倾向于避免营养密集的食物。结论：下颌双种植覆盖义齿虽然可以提高咀嚼能力和饮食摄入量，但不能完全解决营养不足的问题。综合膳食咨询和假肢康复的多学科方法被推荐用于优化无牙成人的营养结果。
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João Victor Cunha Cordeiro, Lauren Bohner, Fernanda Pretto Zatt, Artur Ferronato Soto, Henrique Souza Dos Santos, Maria Eduarda Broering da Silva, Maurício Malheiros Badaró, Ricardo Armini Caldas
A technique is described to obtain a 3D-printed custom tray for complete dentures through open-source, free software and additive manufacturing. This approach enables the production of custom trays in a cost-effective and optimized manner. A three-dimensional (3D) digital cast is obtained by photogrammetry and later used to design a digital custom tray. Then, the digital custom tray is manufactured by a 3D printer to be used in clinical procedures. This technique is a clean, rapid, and low-cost alternative to the traditional technique.
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