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Bacterial contamination and diversity of dental unit waterlines across dental specialties, outlets and distinct times: heterotrophic bacteria counting and sequencing analysis [PDF]

Journal of Oral Microbiology
Background Previous studies have indicated severe contamination in dental unit waterlines (DUWLs), yet systematic investigations remain limited.Methods This cross-sectional study examined bacterial contamination in DUWLs across three tertiary hospitals ...
Yuanhui Qiu, Lili Jiang, Xiaorong Zhang, Xinyang Xu, Yuru Wang, Dan Chen, Yuheng Zhang, Jun Zheng, Shaohua Ge, Peng Chen   +9 more
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Laser therapy in dental specialties

Revista Cubana de Estomatología, 2015
Introduction: laser therapy has been used with great success in dental clinics, and constitutes an excellent option in current health care. Objective: determine the number of dentists specializing in laser therapy in the north / northeast of Brazil and
Maria Betânia Lins Dantas Siqueira, Priscilla Suassuna Carneiro Lúcio, Maria Helena Chaves de Vasconcelos Catão   +2 more
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Assessment of microbiota diversity in dental unit waterline contamination [PDF]

PeerJ, 2022
Background Dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) provide water for handpieces, air/water syringes, and mouth-rinse water outlets. DUWL contamination can negatively affect the operating environment and public health.
Yun Dang, Qian Zhang, Jing Wang, Qian Wang, Meng Han, Yuting Niu, Hua Li, Xiue Li   +7 more
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European inequalities and similarities in officially recognized dental specialties

BMC Oral Health, 2023
Background Although the European Economic Space usually acts in a united and organized way, several main differences are found regarding the type and number of dental specialties all around this group of member states.
Ignacio García-Espona, Eugenia García-Espona, José Antonio Alarcón, Javier Fernández-Serrano   +3 more
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Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) and leukocyte-platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF): comparative release of growth factors and biological effect on osteoblasts

International Journal of Implant Dentistry, 2022
Purpose To compare the release of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) and interleukin 1β (IL-1β) of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) and leucocyte platelet-rich fibrin ...
Laura Baca-Gonzalez, Rebeca Serrano Zamora, Lisa Rancan, Francisco González Fernández-Tresguerres, Isabel Fernández-Tresguerres, Rosa M. López-Pintor, Juan López-Quiles, Isabel Leco, Jesús Torres   +8 more
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Accuracy of digital planning in zygomatic implants

International Journal of Implant Dentistry, 2021
Background Zygomatic implants have been described as a therapeutic alternative for patients with severe maxillary atrophy in order to avoid bone augmentation procedures. Taking that into account, in these treatments, the key factor is the position of the
B. Xing Gao, O. Iglesias-Velázquez, F. G.F. Tresguerres, A. Rodríguez González Cortes, I. F. Tresguerres, R. Ortega Aranegui, R. M. López-Pintor, J. López-Quiles, J. Torres   +8 more
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Management of Schneiderian membrane perforations during maxillary sinus floor augmentation with lateral approach in relation to subsequent implant survival rates: a systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Implant Dentistry, 2021
Background This systematic review aimed to propose a treatment protocol for repairing intraoperative perforation of the Schneiderian membrane during maxillary sinus floor augmentation (MSFA) procedures with lateral window technique.
Luis Alfredo Díaz-Olivares, Jorge Cortés-Bretón Brinkmann, Natalia Martínez-Rodríguez, José María Martínez-González, Juan López-Quiles, Isabel Leco-Berrocal, Cristina Meniz-García   +6 more
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Predictability of crowding resolution in clear aligner treatment

Progress in Orthodontics, 2022
Background To assess the predictability of crowding resolution and the efficacy of different strategies to gain space during clear aligners treatment. Methods A total of 10 clinicians were randomly recruited using the Doctor Locator by Align Technology ...
Adriana Fiori, Giuseppe Minervini, Ludovica Nucci, Fabrizia d’Apuzzo, Letizia Perillo, Vincenzo Grassia   +5 more
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Many Dental Specialties [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences, 2021
Background: Technology has become a fundamental part of human living. The evolution of technology has been advantageous to science development, including dentistry.
Humairo Choirunisa Nur, Hapsari Aquarina, Bramanti Indra   +2 more
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Relationship between Physiological Resorption of Primary Molars with Its Permanent Successors, Dental Age and Chronological Age

Children, 2022
The aim of the present study was to analyse root resorption of the primary mandibular molars and their relationship with their permanent successors and the age of the patient. Methods: The sample consisted of 408 digital panoramic radiographs. The mesial
Antonia M. Caleya, Nuria E. Gallardo, Gonzalo Feijoo, M. Rosa Mourelle-Martínez, Andrea Martín-Vacas, Myriam Maroto   +5 more
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