Lucianne Cople Maia

• Master in Pediatric Dentistry; PhD in Social Dentistry
• Professor (Full) at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Background The use of complete dentures (CDs) in edentulous individuals causes changes in the oral cavity and pharynx, potentially beneficially affecting swallowing function. Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of CDs use on the swallowing function of older adults. Methods According to the PI...

This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effect of isotonic sports drinks (Gatorade) on color variation and thickness of ethylene‐vinyl acetate (EVA). White thermoformed EVA blocks ( n = 60) were prepared and randomly allocated into five groups ( n = 12): reverse osmosis water (G1—control, transparent/colorless), isotonic passion fruit flavor (G2—...

Aim: To investigate whether the use of sports mouthguards (SMG) influences salivary parameters and oral health indices. Methods: Electronic searches were conducted across six major databases and two sources of gray literature in July 2024, with no restrictions on language or publication date. Interventional studies assessing oral parameters in p...

Objective: To evaluate the frequency and association between anxiety disorders (AD), sleep disorders (SD), and the circadian cycle (CC) with possible sleep bruxism (SB) in children/adolescents. Material and Methods: The clinical records of children/adolescents, between 7-11 years, who were treated at the pediatric dentistry clinic/UFRJ (January/201...

Objective To assess the influence of conservative or invasive treatments on the appearance of sequelae in permanent successor teeth (SPT) after injuries in the support tissues of anterior deciduous teeth (ISTDT). Methods This cohort study accompanied 52 children with ISTDT up to the complete eruption of the permanent successor to investigate the p...

Objective To investigate the effect of reducing exposure time to at-home bleaching gel on color change and tooth sensitivity. Materials and methods The search was carried out using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, LILACS, Cochrane. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were included involving adult patients who have never undergone bleaching tr...

Introduction: Prospective registration of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) is highly recommended to ensure research transparency and prevent selective outcome reporting (SOR). This study aimed to evaluate the adherence to registration and the presence of SOR in RCTs published in endodontic journals over the past five years. Methods: Electronic sea...

Objective To investigate the trends of research on niobium (Nb) in dentistry to determine its use in dental materials. Material and Methods Electronic searches were carried out in six databases. Studies that evaluated niobium alloys in dentistry in vitro, in situ, and in vivo (humans and animals) were included. Data on publication year, authors, c...

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be extremely traumatic, and their impact on health throughout the life course has been a public policy issue all around the world. Oral health conditions significantly influence quality of life, but its relationship with ACEs among children and adolescents is not well defined. This systematic review investig...

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the physical-mechanical, chemical, and biological properties of graphene-reinforced glass ionomer cements (GICs). Materials and Methods Different proportions of graphene powder were incorporated into 2 high-viscosity self-curing GIC, Ketac Molar (GKetac) and Fuji IX (GFuji), in 4 different concentrations: 0....

Objective This systematic review evaluated the main clinical, radiographic, histopathological and treatment‐related characteristics of ligneous gingivitis (LG) and periodontitis (LP) in individuals with plasminogen deficiency (PD). Material and Methods Studies in humans diagnosed with PD, focusing on the evaluation of oral characteristics and trea...

Objective To evaluate the effect of rapid palatal expansion (RPE) using Haas-type expanders on children’s oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) and compare said effect with that previously reported for the use of Hyrax-type expanders. Materials and methods Forty participants aged 8–10 years with transverse maxillary deficiency were treated...

Introduction: Dental caries with pulp involvement potentially impacts the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate whether clinical consequences of pulp involvement due to dental caries impacts OHRQoL of children and adolescents. Methods: Observational studies evaluating whether children/adolescents (pop...

O uso de produtos naturais (PN) como alternativa terapêutica têm se tornado cada vez mais frequente para os tratamentos contra os Transtornos de Ansiedade (TA). Logo, o objetivo foi avaliar os tratamentos naturais (TN) incorporados as terapias complementares (CAM) para o controle de TA por meio de uma revisão crítica de ensaios clínicos randomizado...

Objective: To analyze, through a systematic review, the effectiveness of educational tools (ETs) in Oral Health Programs (OHPs) for pregnant women in improving their oral status and that of their babies. Method: Searches were carried out in 5 electronic databases. Randomized (RCTs) and non-randomized clinical trials (CTs) were selected that incl...

Objective The present study aimed to determine the salivary flow and metabolomic profile of stimulated and unstimulated saliva in children. Materials and methods Children who attended the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of the State University of Rio de Janeiro -UERJ between 3 and 12 years of age were selected. Unstimulated and stimulated whole saliva,...

Objective: To evaluate the reliability and quality of YouTube™ videos about bruxism. Methods: Google Trends was used to determine the widely used search term on YouTube™. A playlist was created(N=100) and the number of views(NV), like/dislike(G/NG), presenter, treatments, interaction rate(TI) and views(VZ), the quality criteria for consumer health...

Materials and methods An extensive literature search among six eletronic databases and Grey Literature was used to identify systematic reviews (S) that could respond if: in individuals diagnosed with OKC (P), is there any influence of the treatment method (I/C) on the recurrence rate of the lesion (O)? After evaluating all titles and abstracts and...

Objective To assess whether there is an association between an individual's sex and social judgements made by lay persons regarding untreated cleft lip. Materials and Methods Lay individuals over 18 years old were recruited through an application to respond online to two questionnaires: a sociodemographic survey and the Brazilian Version of Lay Pe...

Objective To investigate associations/correlations between bone alterations and vitamin D status in children through data mining analyses based on observational studies. Material and Methods Searches in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases were performed to recover studies, published until October 2022, with healthy children, which...

This systematic review aimed to verify whether there is evidence of an association between apical periodontitis and the presence of systemic biomarkers. This study adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses - PRISMA. For this, the acronym PECO was used; population (P) of adult humans exposed (E) to the presenc...

The aim of this systematic review was to answer the following question: "Does alendronate, a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate, improve or impair alveolar socket healing after tooth extraction in animal models"? To this end, a systematic review of the literature was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, Web of Science, as well as in the gray lite...

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) and toothache in patients with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH); and evaluate whether patients with MIH have greater likelihood of presenting DH/toothache than controls. Data: Studies evaluating DH/toothache in patients with MIH were included. Studies focusing on other e...

Objective: To evaluate the progression of caries around orthodontic brackets after the enamel has been exposed to lacteal products containing probiotics. Methods: Orthodontic brackets were bonded to the enamel surfaces. The test specimens were randomly divided into six groups: G1-negative control; G2-positive control, exposed to culture environmen...

Language disorders may interfere with social integration and affectpersonal development. Beca-use the balance of the stomatognathic system can interfere with language, it is important for speech therapy and dentistry to work together, providing multidisciplinar y Healthcare. Aim To analyze the 100 most frequently cited articles on language disorde...

Objective: The authors’ aim in this systematic review was to verify the scientific evidence for difference of oxidative stress biomarkers in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus with and without periodontitis. Material and Methods: Observational studies, baseline data of prospective and interventional studies were searched on the following dat...

This study aimed to verify whether there is a difference in biomarker levels in the gingival crevicular fluid between premenopausal and postmenopausal women undergoing orthodontic treatment. As eligibility criteria, prospective or retrospective observational studies evaluating women undergoing orthodontic treatment (P), comparing postmenopausal (E)...

Background and Objectives This global bibliometric review aimed to investigate trends in publications relating to tinnitus and TMD. Methods A search was performed in eight databases (June/2022), by independent researchers with relevant keywords about tinnitus and TMD, without restriction of date or language. Original research or case report/series...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate occlusion development after premature loss or extraction of deciduous anterior teeth, by means of a prospective cohort study. Methods Fifteen infants and children aged 1 to 5 years old were longitudinally assessed (with loss or extraction of deciduous anterior teeth [n = 9], and without tooth losses [n = 6])....

This systematic review answers the question: “Does occlusal appliance use influence masticatory muscle function of dentate individuals with sleep bruxism?”. The literature search included six databases, grey literature, and manual search for articles. Randomized and non‐randomized clinical trials were included comparing muscle function of sleep bru...

Purpose This systematic review aimed to verify whether anatomic, semi‐anatomic, or nonanatomic occlusal morphology of artificial teeth improves the masticatory function of complete or removable partial denture wearers. Materials and Methods According to the PICO strategy, six databases and the grey literature were searched to identify randomized (...

Objective: To identify, qualify and synthesize all studies that assessed if low serum level of 25(OH)D (<50 nmol/L) is associated with dental developmental defects (DDD) in primary teeth. Materials and methods: Observational studies or clinical trials were included if measured 25(OH)D serum levels in pregnant women and/or in their children (up t...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate, qualify, and summarize evidence presented in systematic reviews (SR) on treatments for bruxism. Methods The overview was conducted using the PICO strategy: children, adolescents, and adults with bruxism (P) were submitted to different treatments (I) compared to other treatments, placebo, or no treatment (C)...

Objective To conduct a systematic review to determine the global prevalence of HPV in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Materials and methods Literature was searched through October 2022 in main databases to address the question “What is the global prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in oral and...

Review, qualify and synthesize the evidence that compared computed tomography (CT) images with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting multiple myeloma (MM) lesions in the skull, through a systematic review. Searches were performed in six databases and the grey literature, up to August 2023, without restriction by date or publication language...

Some periodontal diseases can be associated with cariogenic bacterial growth due to various oral health imbalances. This fact may be linked to a greater development of root caries. Thus, this systematic review analyzed the evidence on the association between periodontal disease and root caries. An electronic search was performed in five databases (...

Background/aims: The level of knowledge about traumatic dental injuries (TDI) of lay people from a national point of view has never been studied and there is currently a lack of validated research instruments on this issue. The present study aims to develop and validate a questionnaire (TDI-Q) to assess the knowledge of lay people about TDI, inclu...

Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) may change speech sound parameters due to the enlargement of oral and nasal cavities. This study aimed to systematically review the current evidence on speech changes as a side effect of RME. An electronic search was conducted in nine databases, and two of them accessed the ‘grey literature’. The eligibility criteria...

Abstract The aim of this study was to develop and analyze the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Version of Lay Person's Social Judgement about Cleft-lip Scale (B-LSojCleft-S). A standardized photograph of a 16-year-old girl was manipulated by using photo editing software, to simulate different cleft-lip situations. The cleft-free image was u...

Objective To evaluate the presence of sequelae in primary teeth and their permanent successors, as well as associations between TDI and the presence of sequelae in both teeth. Material and Methods In this 14-year retrospective study, 2.290 records were reviewed, 192 patients who suffered dental trauma in primary teeth were followed until the erupt...

Background/aim: Evaluate the informative content in tooth avulsion videos intended for dentists available on YouTube™ and analyse their compliance with the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines 2020. Materials and methods: Google Trends was used to identify the most searched term for tooth avulsion. Tooth avulsion-re...

Background: Identifying the presence of teeth in newborns is important as it may require immediate care. This study aimed to determine the worldwide prevalence of natal and neonatal teeth. Type of Studies Reviewed: Six electronic databases and the gray literature were searched on February 23, 2023 to identify observational studies reporting the pre...

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the association between athletic performance and periodontal disease (PD). Observational studies published up to April 2022 were searched in online databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, LILACS, OpenGrey, and Google Scholar). PECO statement focused on studies with pr...

Objective To associate caregivers' sense of coherence (SOC) and untreated caries with oral health status in children covered by a dental public health system. Material and Methods A convenience sample of caregivers/children in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, was surveyed. Caregivers' SOC was evaluated using the 13-question version questionnaire. For both...

This systematic review evaluated the available evidence on whether children with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) have more dental fear and anxiety (DFA) and dental behavior management problems (DBMPs) than those without MIH (Prospero CDR42020203851). Unrestricted searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, BBO, Embase,...

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of Enterococcus species in the mouth of adults with periodontal health and periodontitis. A systematic search was made in databases in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. The search for articles was conducted in Medl...

The objective of the research was to examine the scientific literature concerning restorative materials with bioactive properties for the purpose of covering dentin. Searches were performed in various databases including MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Lilacs/BBO, and Embase. Inclusion criteria involved studies that utilized the...

The aims were to describe and assess, through a data mining analysis, the worldwide scientific literature on the impact of diet on the oral health of children and adolescents. Searches were performed in the Medline/PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Observational studies that evaluated the influence of children's and adolescents' diet on o...

Aims: Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) linked to the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have become increasingly frequent. To perform a bibliometric and critical review of the general panorama of publications on oral mucosal lesions (OML) associated with ICIs. Methods and results: Systematized searches were performed in four databas...

Background Obesity is a growing chronic public health problem. The causes of obesity are varied, but food consumption decisions play an important role, especially decisions about what foods to eat and how much to consume. Food consumption decisions are driven, in part, by individual taste perceptions, a fact that can influence eating behavior and,...

To assess the in vitro and in situ effect of experimental combined fluoride and calcium nanocomposite solutions on dental caries prevention. Nanocompound mesoporous silica (MS) with calcium (Ca) and sodium fluoride (NaF) - (MSCaNaF); MS with NaF (MSNaF), NaF solution (positive control), and deionized water (negative control - CG) were studied. The...

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the social and aesthetic impacts of different levels of dentoalveolar biprotrusion (DB) in frontal view. Methods Different levels of DB with acetate plates and laminated wax 7 were simulated on a 26-year-old woman. Six frontal photographs were taken and used in a questionnaire, which contained que...

Objective: To investigate the relationship between temperament traits and dental fear and anxiety (DFA) in children and adolescents by the means of a systematic review (PROSPERO #CRD42020207578). Methods: The PEO (Population, Exposure, and Outcome) strategy was followed using children and adolescents as the population, temperament as the exposur...

Introduction: The overall prevalence of maxillary sinusitis of odontogenic origin (MSOO) is still unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of MSOO and verify associations between different odontogenic conditions and MSOO. Methods: Six electronic databases and the grey literature were searched on August 25, 2022. Tw...

Purpose: To evaluate the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms reported by parents and the variables sleep problems, possible sleep bruxism, possible awake bruxism and dental trauma (DT), and its mode of occurrence in children and adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with the parents of...

The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the frequency of use of minimum intervention (MI) techniques for caries management during the COVID-19 pandemic. A questionnaire was applied through the SurveyMonkeyTM platform to evaluate changes in the dentist’s frequency of use of noninvasive, microinvasive, minimally invasive, and mixed intervent...

Objective To assess the in-vitro effect of single applications of CPP-ACP pastes and different fluoridated solutions on the prevention of dental caries around orthodontic brackets. Material and Methods Tooth/bracket sets (n=65) were immersed in artificial saliva (1h at 37ºC) and randomly subjected to single applications (100µL; 1min) of casein pho...

O objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver, verificar a validação do conteúdo e avaliar a eficácia de um folheto educativo sobre protetores bucais (PBs) para crianças e adolescentes (C/A) com idade entre oito e quinze anos. As etapas de desenvolvimento e validação do conteúdo foram realizadas após pesquisa bibliográfica na literatura baseada em evidên...

The molar-incisor permineralização (MIH) is a qualitative enamel developing abnormality involving the occlusal and/or incisal third of one or more molars or permanent incisors, caused by systemic factors. Several systemic disorders and environmental factors, such as respiratory diseases, have been reported as probable causes of MIH. Thus, this work...

Background Emoji are pictograms frequently used in social networks capable of expressing emotions. These tools can provide insights into people's behavior that could not be obtained with the use of textual communication. Recently, emoji have been introduced to various research fields as successful alternatives to word-based questionnaires for measu...

Statement of problem Complete denture wearers present with less sensory function than dentate individuals because of the loss of periodontal receptors. However, the role of the palatal receptors on such function is still unclear. Purpose The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the influence of palatal coverage assoc...

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) is an umbrella term that includes musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint. The present systematic review aimed to verify whether there is a specific association between TMD and anxiety. The searches were carried out in electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus...

Objectives To test 8 models of linear surface roughness assessment in characterizing surface profile description and to correlate these models with equivalent areal parameters over sound human enamel in vitro.Materials and methodsThirty enamel blocks were randomly selected. The roughness data (2D—Rp; Rv; Rz; Rc; Rt; Ra; Rq; Rsk; Rku/3D—Sp; Sv; Sz;...

This systematic review aimed to assess whether dental caries is associated with oxidative salivary stress. The searches were carried out in electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, LILACS, OpenGrey, and Google Scholar, without restrictions on the date of publication and language. The acronym PECO was use...

Objective The purpose of this critical review is to assess if children and adolescents with hyposalivation are more affected by dental caries than those with normal flow rate. Design A literature search was performed using keywords and MeSH terms related to hyposalivation and dental caries in the Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, S...

Statement of problem. Evidence regarding the retention system for a mandibular overdenture is important for treatment planning. However, the clinical performance of stud and ball attachments for mandibular overdenture retainers is unclear. Purpose. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the clinical performance and s...

Abstract This study aimed to characterize the profile of dental anxiety in pediatric patients, identifying the effect exerted by socioeconomic factors using dental data. A cross-sectional study design with a sample of 120 children aged 7–12 years old was used. Data relating to anxiety levels prior to dental care, socioeconomic aspects (family incom...

Salivary content has been reported as a potential biomarker for oxidative stress assessments especially in context of exercise-induced oxidative stress. This systematic review following PRISMA guidelines aimed to evaluate the effects of physical exercise and changes promoted in oxidative stress identified in saliva. Methods: Studies published up to...

Optisol-GS is the most widely used pharmaceutical composition to preserve corneas for transplantation. This systematic review investigated the effects of different cold corneal storage media (CCSM) compared with Optisol-GS on the quality of stored corneas. The literature was searched throughout May 2022 on six databases and grey literature. Studies...

Purpose: To assess the levels of empathy and self-confidence of pre- and post-doctoral dental students during the dental care of children of different facial types, sex and skin color. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 170 Brazilian dental students. Photos of four mesofacial pediatric patients of different sex (male, female) and...

Objetive To evaluate all the available evidence assessing if in hypomineralized teeth, yellow-brownish opacities are more prone to post-eruptive breakdown (PEB) compared to white-creamy opacities. Materials and methods Observational studies that evaluated the occurrence of PEB in hypomineralized teeth were considered for inclusion. Electronic sear...

The purpose of this review was to systematically evaluate all the existing literature on the efficacy of treatments used to relieve the signs and symptoms associated with teething. A systematic search up to February 2021, without restrictions on language or date of publication, was carried out in MEDLINE/PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, The Cochrane...

Objective To assess the evidence on the relationship between dental and cervical vertebrae maturation. Materials and methods Searches were performed (up to December 2021) in seven databases, as well as in gray literature. Studies that included growing subjects, which evaluated the correlation between the stages of tooth formation and the maturatio...

Purpose: To investigate the effect of chemomechanical caries removing agents (CCRAs) based on papain (Papacárie Duo Gel® and Brix3000®) over dentin surfaces compared with 37% phosphoric acid and 11.5% polyacrylic acid. Materials and methods: Sound human molars were sectioned at the crown level, resulting in 48 dentin blocks, which were randomly di...

Statement of problem: Although studies have explored the physical and mechanical properties of different composite resins with the preheating technique, evidence that the use of preheated restorative composite resin as a luting agent influences the adaptation of fixed dental prostheses is lacking. Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review w...