ABSTRACT To evaluate treatment outcomes of directly and indirectly restored root filled teeth (RFT). Electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Embase) were systematically searched for studies comparing indirect and direct restorations on RFT. Outcomes were tooth survival and periapical healing. Minimum follow‐up time was 2 years.
William Kaaber +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Amalgam Fillings: Do Dental Patients Have a Right to Informed Consent [PDF]
Recent animal studies have shown significant mercury absorption from dental fillings and resulted in unfavorable media attention. Yet, an FDA advisory committee has found no evidence of Risk to dental patients, and many dentists believe that patients are
Royal, Michael A.
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Management of Dental Amalgam Waste Produced in Private and Public Dental Practices in Two Cities of Morocco: Rabat and Kenitra [PDF]
Background: Dental amalgam has been the subject of several studies mainly on the emission of mercury vapor during its handling. The World Health Organization considers that the inhalation of mercury vapor can have adverse effects on the digestive ...
Abdelkarim Manyani +5 more
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ABSTRACT This systematic review has investigated whether the preoperative periapical radiographic status (PPRS) is a predictor of VPT success/survival. Four databases were searched for studies published from inception to November 2024. The studies' characteristics were tabulated, and a meta‐analysis was performed to evaluate the correlation between ...
Isadora de Souza Basso +3 more
wiley +1 more source
The Evolution of Dental Materials over the Past Century: Silver and Gold to Tooth Color and Beyond. [PDF]
The field of dental materials has undergone more of a revolution than an evolution over the past 100 y. The development of new products, especially in the past half century, has occurred at a staggering pace, and their introduction to the market has been
Bayne, SC +4 more
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Effect of dental restorative materials on total antioxidant capacity and calcium concentration of unstimulated saliva [PDF]
To evaluate the effect of dental amalgam and composite restorations on total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and calcium (Ca) ion concentration of unstimulated saliva.
Aminsobhani, Mohsen +7 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives Vulnerable groups, particularly those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, face heightened risks of poor oral health. There is a notable gap in systematically analysing the facilitators and challenges dental service providers face in meeting the needs of patients from CALD backgrounds. This study, therefore,
Sudheer Babu Balla +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 and Transforming Growth Factor-β Stimulate Cystine/Glutamate Exchange Activity in Dental Pulp Cells [PDF]
Introduction The growth factors insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) are protective to dental pulp cells in culture against the toxicity of the composite materials Durafill VS and Flow Line (Henry Schein Inc, New ...
Alyssa Furey +39 more
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3D Surface Analysis as a Method to Evaluate Progress of Students' Restorative Skills Over Time
ABSTRACT Introduction Digital scanning technology in dental education is on the rise offering precise feedback for indirect restorations. This technology could have similar applications for direct restorations worth exploring. To this end, this study used 3D surface analysis to measure students' ability to restore teeth's occlusal and proximal contours
Andrea Rung +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Bakteri Resisten Merkuri Pada Urine Pasien Tumpatan Amalgam Poli Gigi Puskesmas Bahu [PDF]
Background: Amalgam is one of the most frequently used material in various existing dental restoration. The main composition of amalgam, mercury, is a heavy metal that can naturally be harmed for human health.
Gagola, R. (Ronald)
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