Dental Surgery - Science topic

Objective : To investigate the association between knowledge and practice of medical herbs related to oral heath among staffs at School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted at the School of Dental Sciences, USM, on 100 lecturers, dental surgery assistants, nurses, administrative wo...

Diabetes mellitus has become a worldwide epidemic and is frequently accompanied by a number of complications proportional to the duration of hyperglycemia. The aim of this narrative review is to assess the most up-to-date guidelines on DM provided by both diabetes and dental associations. Furthermore, to gather evidence on the uni/bidirectional rel...

This literature review contains the overview and comparison of three research articles regarding immediate implants and delayed implants in modern dentistry. With the rise of immediate implants, there are so many factors involved when they are placed during surgery as well as the overall efficiency of the implants. Studies from the three articles a...

In this paper, we investigate a motion-tracking system for robotic computer-assisted implant surgery. Failure of the accurate implant positioning may result in significant problems, thus an accurate real-time motion-tracking system is crucial for avoiding these issues in computer-assisted implant surgery. Essential features of the motion-tracking s...

The use of collagen membranes has remained the gold standard in GTR/GBR. In this study, the features and the biological activities of an acellular porcine dermis collagen matrix membrane applicable during dental surgery were investigated, and also by applying hydration with NaCl. Thus, two tested membranes were distinguished, the H-Membrane and Mem...

Aim: To evaluate the factors leading to dental extraction and its pattern, in the population attending the department of Dental Surgery, Chengalpattu Medical college and hospital.Method: Data of patients who underwent dental extraction was collected and analyzed retrospectively from the department extraction register from 2016 to 2019. All Statisti...

(1) Background: Different compositions of biodegradable materials are being investigated to successfully replace non-resorbable ones in bone tissue regeneration in dental surgery. The systematic review tried to address the question, “Can biodegradable polymers act as a replacement for conventional materials in dental surgery procedures?” (2) Method...

Dental anxiety is a crucial problem for dentistry because it may represent a significant risk to oral health. Within the framework of the Cognitive Vulnerability Model (CVM), which sheds light on the cognitive vulnerability patterns that may cause dental anxiety, this study aimed to assess the psychometric characteristics of the Italian version of...

Background: antiplatelet agents have been widely used for the prevention and management of blood vessel thrombosis and heart stroke by preventing clot formation and platelet aggregation. On the other hand, antiplatelet drugs have also been related to an increase in bleeding time and risk of postoperative hemorrhage, so some dentists and surgeons st...

Maxillofacial and dental surgery has been around for a surprisingly long time. The first evidence of oral dental treatment can be traced back to Northern Italy 13,000 to 14,000 years ago. The first known evidence of dental filling with beeswax dates back to 6500 years ago in a site located in Slovenia. Fixing teeth with gold wires and prostheses an...

Bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) is used in the treatment of degenerative spinal disease and vertebral fractures, spine fusion, dental surgery, and facial surgery. However, high doses are associated with side effects such as inflammation and osteophytes. In this study, we performed spinal fusion surgery on mini-pigs using BMP-2 and a HA/β-TCP h...

The curriculum of the Bachelors of Dental Surgery has been intricately weaved with the exposure to appropriate theoretical and practical skills at the right age. This enables the students to develop proper dexterity toward using more complex instruments as the students reach final year. Learning tooth carving in the 1 st year of the course curricul...

INTRODUCTION Universal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal conducted online multiple choice question test as a formative assessment method during COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to assess the MBBS and BDS students’ perception towards online assessment test conducted during COVID-19 lock down period. MATERIAL AND METHODS A descriptive, c...

The local application of ozonated water in dentistry, as a disinfectant, as means for detoxification. Systemically administered ozone in the low concentration range (10 to 40 ?g/ml) in the form of autohemotherapy (MAH) or rectal insufflation (RI) works synergistically inducing bioregulation. Chronic subclinical inflammations often have their origin...

Objectives: This case report aims to identify fractures that occur through panoramic radiographs and evaluated by CBCT after being given treatment. Case Report: A 12-year-old male patient came with his older brother to the emergency room (ER) RSKGM/Bandung Dental Hospital due to the trauma of a fall by an iron football goalpost while playing soccer...

Introduction: Pandemic COVID-19 has spread all over the world very profligately in a short interval. This has had disturbed the main determinant of the future economics that is the education sector. India is a country with a vast number of colleges and dental colleges are a part of nurturing budding dentists. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess...

Objectives Dental students must complete two stages of training, namely, preclinical training on phantom head models and clinical training on actual patients to acquire the practical skills required by their Bachelor of Dental Surgery program. Our objectives are to evaluate the level of improvement of the manual skills obtained by third-year dental...

Aims To establish the current support and knowledge around mental health and equality, diversity and inclusion at a UK Dental School and make suggestions about improvements. Objectives Conduct a survey of dental undergraduate students at Newcastle Dental School to elicit responses Methods Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Oral and Dental H...

Background: Barrier membranes are often formed of PTFE, which cannot be resorbed, or collagen, which can be resorbed, when it comes to directed bone regeneration (GBR). Titanium reinforced membranes and non-resorbable membranes will need to be removed during a later surgical operation since collagen membranes do not provide an acceptable degree of...

The aim of this work was to obtain and characterize composite biomaterials containing two components, namely carbonated hydroxyapatite, which was substituted with Mg2+ and Zn2+ ions, and natural polymer–collagen protein. The following two different types of collagen were used: lyophilized powder of telocollagen from bovine Achilles tendon and atelo...

Background: Work related musculoskeletal disorder among dental personnel had been underestimated and under reported worldwide and specifically in Malaysia. The problem will arise and progressing slowly over the time, as it’s resulting from accumulated injury throughout the period of works. Several risk factors such as repetitive movement, static...

The development of medicine is based not only on the introduction of new methods of treatment, but also on the use of increasingly effective drugs, including antithrombotic drugs. Drugs that inhibit the activity of platelets (antiplatelet and anti-aggregating drugs) and pharmaceuticals that inhibit the activity of plasma coagulation factors (antico...

At present, dental implant surgery mainly relies on the clinical experience of the doctor and the assistance of preoperative medical imaging. However, there are some problems in dental implant surgery, such as narrow space, sight obstruction, inaccurate positioning, and high requirements of doctors' proficiency. Therefore, a dental implant robot sy...

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyse articles published in paediatric dental journals included in Journal Citation Reports (JCR), to determine current trends in paediatric publishing. Methods: Articles included in paediatric dentistry journals in 2020 JCR were selected, published during the period 2008-2020. After applying inclusion criteri...

Introduction Data are lacking on the pharmacokinetic profile and safety of levobupivacaine (LB) used for regional anesthesia of the maxilla and mandibles in dogs. Methods Infraorbital block ( n = 10), inferior alveolar block ( n = 10) or both infraorbital and inferior alveolar blocks ( n = 10) were administered to dogs undergoing dental surgery un...

Objectives Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the lower jaw is a serious late complication after radiotherapy in patients with oral cavity cancer. The aim of this study is to generate more insight into which patient- and treatment-related factors are associated with the development of ORN in oral cavity cancer patients undergoing postoperative radiotherap...

Objective Intranasal administration of dexmedetomidine for monitored anesthesia care (MAC) appears to be an effective, safe, and appropriate alternative to general anesthesia (GA) for ambulatory dental surgery. Based on the available evidence we evaluated a new MAC protocol with intranasal dexmedetomidine as the primary choice. To assess a differen...

Aim: To evaluate pre-extraction assessment skills of dental students and interns and explore their self-perceived confidence in performing these tooth extractions. Methods: A cross-sectional survey investigated the self-perceived confidence to perform the extraction for a set of eight expert-rated cases. The participants were dental students in yea...

Dexamethasone can reduce post‐operative pain and swelling. An appropriate administration of dexamethasone for dental surgical procedures may be local submucosal infiltration. Local delivery may produce a faster onset with more drug at the desired site of action. A single submucosal dose will unlikely produce side effects. Submucosal dexamethasone d...

Introduction: Dental procedures frequently lead to exposure to blood and saliva which can carry a variety of pathogens. Aerosols produced during dental treatment procedures can further facilitate the transmission of these infectious agents. It is equally important for the patients to be aware of cross-infection and measures taken to prevent it in a...

Objective Dental ethics is a moral obligation that solicits professional behaviour imposed by the members of the dental profession. In addition, a set of legal regulations by each state's legislature describing the legal limitations and regulations related to dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assisting is a part of dental jurisprudence. The pre...

Background/aim Clinical studies comparing the retention values of computer-aided design/ computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) denture bases with those of conventionally processed denture bases are lacking. The purpose of this clinical study was to compare the retention values of digitally 3D-printed maxillary denture bases with those of conventio...

Bioceramics are a fast-growing materials group, which are widely used in orthopedics, maxillofacial, dental, and reconstructive surgeries. They are produced using raw materials either from synthetic or natural sources. As naturally originated resources, the bones of sheep and cows are used after converting to calcium phosphates. Human-originated so...

Objective: To assess knowledge and attitude towards the Minamata Convention on Mercury (MCOM) and its influence on restorative practice among Bachelor of Dental Surgery interns and final-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery students in Kenya Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey Setting: Two dental schools in Kenya-University of Nairobi and Moi Uni...

Purpose Discontinuation of denosumab (DMab) is associated with rapid declinein bone density. Sequential antiresorptive drugs are recommended to preserve bone mass after DMab treatment. It remains unclear whether raloxifene exclusively can be used in certain conditions to attenuate bone loss after DMab discontinuation. Methods In this retrospective...

Objective. The aim of this study was to determine which specific operative events are associated with change in SaO2 and blood pressure and heart rate in patients undergoing exodontia or minor oral surgery with local anaesthetic Medically compromised patients with Local anaesthesia alone or in combination with sedation. Methods. Arterial oxygen sat...

Objective: The current study aimed to evaluate oral health related habits, knowledge, and frequency of dental floss use among undergraduate medical and dental students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken at two institutes, Sindh Institute of Oral Health Sciences (SIOHS) and Sindh Medical College (SMC) of Jinnah Sindh Medical University...

Along with the advances in medical science, surgical methods have also undergone many advances. Today, with the advancement of technology in all fields, including medicine, robots have entered medical science. These robots have many uses as well as advantages and disadvantages that they enjoy in Iran and other countries. In this study, it was addre...

An increased odontogenic chronic rhinosinusitis (oCRS) occurrence rate has quite recently been reported likely due to an intensification of conservative dental surgery and implantology. The main aim of the study was to report for the first time the structured histopathological characteristics of the surgical specimens of oCRS. Possible associations...

The reason why marginal bone loss (MBL) occurs after dental implant insertion without loading has not yet been clearly investigated. There are publications that confirm or reject the notion that there are factors that induce marginal bone loss, but no research investigates what exactly occurs in the bone surrounding the implant neck. In this study,...

Introduction: Undergraduate dental training is demanding and rigorous, unaware students face a lot of challenges after entering the course. Thus, the study aims to find out from a dental sophomore the challenges they face during the first year of dental school. Methodology: An e‑questionnaire study was conducted on 932 second‑year Bachelor of Denta...

On 14th December 2020, the rst vaccine shot of COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pzer-bioNTech was administered in United States of America (USA). Subsequently, the administration of COVID vaccine has increased tremendously throughout the world. Initially in India, two vaccines received approval for emergency use in India- Covishield and Covaxin....

A current and pertinent topic is that of gender studies within healthcare students and academic staff of healthcare courses. This commentary explores the feminization of healthcare studies and the extent to which women in Malta hold key roles in academia within the faculties of Health Sciences, Dental Surgery, and Medicine and Surgery at the Univer...

Hepatitis C is a global health concern brought on by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The risk factors of the disease include injection drug users, contaminated medical instruments, blood transfusion, organ transplant, major surgery, dialysis, dental surgery, and acupuncture. The aim of the current study was to identify the prevalence of active HCV inf...

Background: In the dental field, many people undergo an extreme fear of injections, which is referred to as trypanophobia. The medical procedures that involve injections in the dental field to create numbness raises a certain level of discomfort to all of the patients to an extent that the patients avoid treating their teeth or show an anxious or a...

Abstract. Dental auxiliary personnel are a source of health information for their customers, so they need to be able to access appropriate health information in a timely manner through the internet (eHealth literacy). In this study we aimed to determine the online health information-seeking behavior, eHealth literacy, and factors associated with eH...

This study assessed the impact of increased speed of high-speed contra-angle handpieces (HSCAHs) on the aerosolization of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) surrogate virus and any concomitant thermal impact on dental pulp. A bacteriophage phantom-head model was used for bioaerosol detection. Crown preparations were perf...

Objective This study was performed to evaluate the clinical, radiographic, and histomorphometric outcomes of novel bone grafting materials and dental membranes and to compare the results with current data from the literature. Materials and Methods New synthetic bone substitutes, consisting of biphasic calcium phosphate in the ratio of 60% hydroxyap...

Specialist consultations are routine in medical and oral healthcare provision. These take place as an 'in-person' event in the secondary care centres. The primary outcome of the specialist consultation is to provide the dentist and the patient with a specialist assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and a proposed care plan. This in-person procedure rema...

A biodegradable micro/nano-structured porous hemostatic gelatin-based sponge as a dentistry surgery foam was prepared using a freeze-drying method. In vitro function evaluation tests were performed to ensure its hemostatic effect. Biocompatibility tests were also performed to show the compatibility of the sponge on human fetal foreskin fibroblasts...

Venous air embolism (VAE) occurs when air is introduced into the venous system and subsequently travels into the right heart and pulmonary circulation. VAE mainly occurs from air that is forced by positive pressure or drawn in by negative pressure. We present a rare case of fatal VAE that occurred during a routine dental root canal procedure. A 69-...

This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms. Background: Diabete...

Osteonecrosis of the jaw represents interference by external and internal factors in the natural bone remodeling system. Numerous bone remodeling agents (BMAs), such as bisphosphonates, denosumab, and tyrosine kinase inhibitors, can lead to medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This is a serious condition that ocurs as a side-effect...

Aims To explore experiences and perceptions of students and staff regarding decolonisation of the curriculum in a dental undergraduate programme. Methods Participants were invited to respond to an online survey on decolonisation of the dental curriculum. The target population included current students on the Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor...

Dentistry requires high manual dexterity, and few studies have investigated the challenges and impact on dental students of attaining manual dexterity skills. This study aimed to investigate dental students’ perceptions of manual dexterity, including their awareness of manual dexterity requirements in dentistry, self‐perceptions of manual dexterity...

Congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) in newborns is a rare tumor occurring in the oral cavity, leading to difficulty in breast-feeding, mouth closure, and even respiration. This is rarely diagnosed perinatally and may be confused with a wide range of congenital, benign, or malignant growths during the clinical examination. The CGCT may be studied...

Background: Appropriate surgical wound management is required to prevent post-operative complications, including delayed wound-healing which may result in increased hospital stay. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral administration of a fixed dose combination of trypsin-bromelain-rutoside in the post-operative managem...

Cigarette consumption negatively impacts bone quality and is a risk-factor for the development of multiple bone associated disorders, due to the highly vascularised structure of bone being exposed to systemic factors. However, the impact on bone to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, which contains high doses of nicotine and other compounds inc...

Objectives In both elective surgeries and aviation, a reduction of complications can be expected by paying attention to the so-called human factors. Checklists are a well-known way to overcome some of these problems. We aimed to evaluate the current evidence regarding the use of checklists in implant dentistry. Methods An electronic literature sea...

Autologous Adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) are seen to be safe and abundant source of mesenchymal stem cells. Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is platelet distillate that used usually in dental surgery setting, it contains many growth factors that help in alveolar bone healing. The experiment aimed to compare the bone formation in bone defects on eith...

Aim: To study the prevalence, pattern and postoperative complications of impacted third molars based on Pell and Gregory and Winter's classification. Methods: This retrospective study was undertaken on 300 patients in the Thoothukudi Government medical college hospital in the department of dental surgery. Patients diagnosed with impacted mandibular...

INTRODUCTIONIn general, canines play an essential role in establishing a functional occlusion as well as serving as the foundation of an esthetic smile. With the exception of the third molars, impaction of the maxillary permanent canines is the most common form of tooth impaction and prevalence of impacted permanent canine has been reported in 1-5%...

In India the risk of airborne infections from dental offices to the dentist and patients are high. In our clinical study we have taken the samples from different speciality clinics to know bacterial overloads. We did the analysis to know bacterial colonies at the surfaces of dental clinics in various part of India. Result of study shows, Staphyloco...

Objective Exposure to aerosol spray generated by high-speed handpieces (HSHs) and ultrasonic scalers poses a significant health risk to oral health practitioners from airborne pathogens. Aerosol generation varies with different HSH designs, but to date, no study has measured this. Materials and methods We measured and compared aerosol generation b...

Around the world, maxillofacial disorders are distributed widely. The oral and maxillofacial area is affected by a wide variety of illnesses, from inflammatory lesions to benign and malignant cancers. Objective: This is a base line study that will aid in the diagnosis and management of oral healthcare and also guide recommendations and associated r...

Inflammations of the facial part of the skull are most commonly caused by a bacterial infection. They are a frequently occurring pathological process, which results from a rich bacterial flora of the oral cavity, as well as diseased teeth and periodontal tissues. These inflammations have a primarily mixed character with the prevalence of anaerobic...

Aim: To determine the rate of use of the dental materials in the areas of dental surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics, surgery, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics of Dentistry Faculty of the University of Cuenca, Ecuador. Materials and methods: We analyzed the rate of use of 43 dental materials of the clinic of Dentistry Faculty of the Universit...

Background The efficient use of operating room is important to ensure optimum cost–benefit for the hospital and to reduce elective surgery waiting times. We introduced a concept of non-commissioned “Twilight” operating room to reduce patient waiting list and mitigate consequences of non-availability of elective operative time due to closure of an a...

Introduction: Forensic expertise, including dental identification and expertise in civil litigation cases related to dental malpractice and injuries mostly count on dental records. Comparison of dental data obtained from the deceased person with dental data obtained by the dentist from the person’s file is a primary method of identification through...

Introduction: Maxillofacial injures are affected by population, social and financial conditions. Increased and up-to-date knowledge about maxillofacial trauma may aid in the implementation of preventive strategies to reduce maxillofacial trauma. Aim: The objective of this research was to evaluate the prevalence, pattern, and etiology of maxillofaci...

Background and objectives: Antimicrobial resistance is a grave public health concern, and it is important to optimize the use of antimicrobials in dental surgeries. Antimicrobial prescriptions in dental implant placements are often empiric and not guided by consensus or specific guidelines. The aim of this study was to elucidate antibiotic prescri...