{"results":[{"id":"doaj_10.3390/children12050616","title":"Growth Failure in Children with Congenital Heart Disease","authors":[{"name":"Jihye Lee"},{"name":"Teresa Marshall"},{"name":"Harleah Buck"},{"name":"Mulder Pamela"},{"name":"Sandra Daack-Hirsch"}],"abstract":"\u003cb\u003eBackground/Objectives\u003c/b\u003e: Growth failure is a common complication in children with congenital heart disease (CHD), yet its underlying mechanisms and consequences remain incompletely understood. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of growth failure in children with CHD and outline a framework of factors contributing to this condition. \u003cb\u003eMethods:\u003c/b\u003e To lay the foundation for this narrative review, several databases were searched using broad search terms related to CHD and growth failure. \u003cb\u003eResults\u003c/b\u003e: Growth failure is most pronounced during the first year of life, but often improves after achieving hemodynamic stability through surgical or medical interventions. However, children with complex conditions, such as single-ventricle physiology or multiple heart defects, may experience persistent growth impairment due to chronic disease effects. Specific features of CHD—cyanosis, pulmonary hypertension, and low cardiac output—can further hinder growth by disrupting endocrine function and impairing musculoskeletal development. Long-term use of medications and exposure to repeated diagnostic procedures also contribute to growth failure. Beyond physical effects, growth failure profoundly influences neurodevelopment, psychosocial well-being, and survival outcomes. Based on our review, we have developed a knowledge map to better understand the complexities of growth failure in children with CHD. \u003cb\u003eConclusions\u003c/b\u003e: A thorough understanding of the multifaceted contributors to growth failure in CHD is essential for identifying high-risk children and devising strategies to support optimal growth. Integrating this knowledge into clinical practice can improve long-term outcomes for children with CHD.","source":"DOAJ","year":2025,"language":"","subjects":["Pediatrics"],"doi":"10.3390/children12050616","url":"https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/5/616","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"doaj_10.1002/cnr2.2045","title":"Developments and future prospects of personalized medicine in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma diagnoses and treatments","authors":[{"name":"Shalindu Malshan Jayawickrama"},{"name":"Piyumi Madhushani Ranaweera"},{"name":"Ratupaskatiye Gedara Gunaratnege Roshan Pradeep"},{"name":"Yovanthi Anurangi Jayasinghe"},{"name":"Kalpani Senevirathna"},{"name":"Abdul Jabbar Hilmi"},{"name":"Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Gamini Rajapakse"},{"name":"Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi"},{"name":"Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe"}],"abstract":"Abstract Background Precision healthcare has entered a new era because of the developments in personalized medicine, especially in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). This paper explores the dynamic landscape of personalized medicine as applied to HNSCC, encompassing both current developments and future prospects. Recent Findings The integration of personalized medicine strategies into HNSCC diagnosis is driven by the utilization of genetic data and biomarkers. Epigenetic biomarkers, which reflect modifications to DNA that can influence gene expression, have emerged as valuable indicators for early detection and risk assessment. Treatment approaches within the personalized medicine framework are equally promising. Immunotherapy, gene silencing, and editing techniques, including RNA interference and CRISPR/Cas9, offer innovative means to modulate gene expression and correct genetic aberrations driving HNSCC. The integration of stem cell research with personalized medicine presents opportunities for tailored regenerative approaches. The synergy between personalized medicine and technological advancements is exemplified by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications. These tools empower clinicians to analyze vast datasets, predict patient responses, and optimize treatment strategies with unprecedented accuracy. Conclusion The developments and prospects of personalized medicine in HNSCC diagnosis and treatment offer a transformative approach to managing this complex malignancy. By harnessing genetic insights, biomarkers, immunotherapy, gene editing, stem cell therapies, and advanced technologies like AI and ML, personalized medicine holds the key to enhancing patient outcomes and ushering in a new era of precision oncology.","source":"DOAJ","year":2024,"language":"","subjects":["Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens"],"doi":"10.1002/cnr2.2045","url":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnr2.2045","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":68},{"id":"doaj_10.22037/jds.v42i4.45242","title":"Efficacy of Propolis-Based Mouthwash on Generalized Chronic Gingivitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial","authors":[{"name":"Naser Sargolzaie"},{"name":"Vahid Reza Askari"},{"name":"Maryam Najjar"},{"name":"Setayesh Sargolzaie"},{"name":"Seyed Sepehr Mirebeigi-jamasbi"},{"name":"Mahdiye Fasihi Ramandi"}],"abstract":"\nObjectives This study aimed to investigate the effect of propolis-based mouthwash on the gingival parameters of generalized chronic gingivitis cases in a randomized controlled clinical trial.\n\n\nMethods A total number of 69 patients with generalized chronic gingivitis were randomly assigned into three groups (N=23): propolis, chlorhexidine, or placebo mouthwash. The gingival and bleeding indices were evaluated before and after two weeks of mouthwash use. Data analyses were performed using Kruskal-Wallis test, one-way analysis of variance, and paired t-test at p\u003c0 .05.\n\n\nResults The average gingival index in the chlorhexidine group was significantly higher than in the propolis group (p=0.005), but there was no significant difference between the placebo and propolis mouthwash groups (p=0.080). Moreover, the average plaque index was significantly higher in the chlorhexidine group than the propolis group (p\u003c0.001). However, no significant difference was observed between the placebo and propolis mouthwash groups (p=0.742). However, the average bleeding index in the chlorhexidine group was significantly lower than the propolis group (p=0.012), with no significant difference between the placebo and propolis mouthwash groups (p=0.134).\n\n\nConclusion The present results showed that scaling and propolis mouthwash consumption significantly improved the bleeding on probing and the gingival indices compared to the placebo group. Therefore, this mouthwash can be useful for treating chronic generalized gingivitis.\n","source":"DOAJ","year":2024,"language":"","subjects":["Dentistry"],"doi":"10.22037/jds.v42i4.45242","url":"https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/dentistry/article/view/45242","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":68},{"id":"doaj_10.1016/j.tmaid.2023.102686","title":"The increase in cases and deaths from malaria in the Brazilian Yanomami territory is associated with the spread of illegal gold mining in the region: A 20-year ecological study","authors":[{"name":"Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho"},{"name":"Francy Waltília Cruz Araújo"},{"name":"Luiz Carlos Santos-Júnior"},{"name":"Bianca Marques Santiago"},{"name":"Francisco Helmer Almeida Santos"},{"name":"Analany Pereira Dias Araújo"},{"name":"Carlos Eduardo Palhares Machado"},{"name":"Shirley Verônica Melo Almeida Lima"}],"abstract":"","source":"DOAJ","year":2024,"language":"","subjects":["Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine","Infectious and parasitic diseases"],"doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2023.102686","url":"http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1477893923001461","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":68},{"id":"doaj_10.15311/selcukdentj.1097018","title":"Diş Hekimliğinde Aromaterapi","authors":[{"name":"Oya Aktören"},{"name":"Doğa Naz Açar"}],"abstract":"Aromaterapi; bitkisel uçucu yağların ve aromatik bitkisel bileşiklerin hastalıkların önlenmesinde ya da tedavisinde topikal olarak veya inhalasyon yolu ile uygulanan tedavi yaklaşımıdır. Geçmişten günümüze kadar geleneksel, alternatif veya tamamlayıcı tedavi yaklaşımları olarak tıp ve diş hekimliğinin çeşitli alanlarında kullanılması önerilen uçucu yağların antibakteriyel, antiviral, antifungal, analjezik, sedatif gibi farklı etkiler gösterdiği bildirilmektedir. Bu derleme, diş hekimliğinde kullanılabileceği belirtilen uçucu yağların tanımlanması, uygulanma alanlarının ve tedavi etkinliklerinin incelenmesi amacı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Aromaterapiye ilişkin dental literatürler değerlendirildiğinde; uçucu yağların oral mukoza ve dişeti hastalıklarının tedavisinde, diş çürüğünün önlenmesinde, remineralizasyonda, endodontik ve restoratif tedavide, halitoziste, anksiyete kontrolünde kullanılabileceğinin önerildiği görülmektedir. Çay ağacı, karanfil, lavanta, kekik, tarçın, okaliptüs, nane ve limon uçucu yağları ise diş hekimliğinde en çok uygulanan uçucu yağlar olarak belirtilmektedir. Candida enfeksiyonunda çay ağacı, kekik, tarçın, nane, limon; stomatitiste okaliptüs, lavanta; dişeti hastalıklarında çay ağacı, tarçın, okaliptüs; ağız çalkalama solüsyonu olarak çay ağacı yağı, nane; diş çürüğünün önlenmesinde ve remineralizasyonunda çay ağacı yağı, karanfil, kekik, tarçın, limon; pulpa tedavilerinde karanfil, kanal patlarında karanfil, kekik; restoratif materyallerin antimikrobiyal özelliklerinin artırılmasında kekik, tarçın; halitoziste tarçın, okaliptus, nane; dental anksiyete kontrolünde lavanta ve topikal anestezide karanfil uçucu yağlarının kullanılabileceği bildirilmektedir. Kullanım güvenirliliklerine ilişkin deneysel çalışmaların artırılması ve tedavide etkili minimum dozlarının belirlenmesi ile uçucu yağların diş hekimliği klinik uygulamalarında kullanımının gelecekte artacağı öngörülmektedir.","source":"DOAJ","year":2023,"language":"","subjects":["Dentistry"],"doi":"10.15311/selcukdentj.1097018","url":"https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2347018","pdf_url":"https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2347018","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":67},{"id":"crossref_10.3390/dj10020018","title":"Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Dentistry Journal in 2021","authors":[{"name":"Dentistry Journal Editorial Office"}],"abstract":"Rigorous peer-reviews are the basis of high-quality academic publishing [...]","source":"CrossRef","year":2022,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.3390/dj10020018","url":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dj10020018","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":66},{"id":"doaj_10.1038/s41598-021-91963-0","title":"Author Correction: Therapeutic benefit of Muse cells in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis","authors":[{"name":"Toru Yamashita"},{"name":"Yoshihiro Kushida"},{"name":"Shohei Wakao"},{"name":"Koh Tadokoro"},{"name":"Emi Nomura"},{"name":"Yoshio Omote"},{"name":"Mami Takemoto"},{"name":"Nozomi Hishikawa"},{"name":"Yasuyuki Ohta"},{"name":"Mari Dezawa"},{"name":"Koji Abe"}],"abstract":"An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.","source":"DOAJ","year":2021,"language":"","subjects":["Medicine","Science"],"doi":"10.1038/s41598-021-91963-0","url":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-91963-0","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":65},{"id":"crossref_10.3390/dj9020015","title":"Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Dentistry Journal in 2020","authors":[{"name":"Dentistry Journal Editorial Office"}],"abstract":"Peer Peer review is the driving force of journal development, and reviewers are gatekeepers who ensure that Dentistry Journal maintains its standards for the high quality of its published papers [...]","source":"CrossRef","year":2021,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.3390/dj9020015","url":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dj9020015","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":65},{"id":"doaj_Combinations+C-shaped+root+canals+in+mandibular+premolars+and+second+mandibular+molars+with+each+other+and+with+the+complex+channels+of+other+teeth+of+the+lower+jaw+according+to+the+cone-beam+computed+tomography","title":"Combinations C-shaped root canals in mandibular premolars and second mandibular molars with each other and with the complex channels of other teeth of the lower jaw according to the cone-beam computed tomography","authors":null,"abstract":"From 340 CBCT included in this study, 65 patients (19.1%) found a C-shaped root canals in the mandibular first premolars, 13 patients (3.8%) - C-shaped root canals in mandibular second premolars, 34 (10%) patients - in the mandibular second molars. Patients with C-shaped root canals in the mandibular first premolars 10,77% found C-shaped root canals in the mandibular second premolars. This is 2,8 times higher than the incidence C-shaped canals in the mandibular second premolars (3,85%) patients in the sample. C-shaped root canals in the mandibular second molars in 20,6% of patients were combined with the C-shaped root canals first mandibular premolars. It is 2 times larger than those in the sample (10%). The combination of C-shaped root canals in the first mandibular premolars and mandibular second premolars with mandibular incisors and canines with two canals not exceed their prevalence in the sample.","source":"DOAJ","year":2020,"language":"","subjects":["Dentistry"],"url":"https://www.endodont.ru/jour/article/view/43","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":64},{"id":"doaj_10.1016/j.jobcr.2020.08.001","title":"Awareness of COVID 19 pandemic among dental practioners of Telangana state, India: A cross sectional survey","authors":[{"name":"Alekhya Kanaparthi"},{"name":"Divya Dukkireddy"},{"name":"Hema Gopalaiah"},{"name":"Sathya Prakash Reddy Kesary"},{"name":"Tejaswi Katne"},{"name":"Ramlal Gantala"}],"abstract":"Background: Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) is a public health emergency of international concern. The dental professionals are considered to be at high risk, as most of the treatments may lead to the spread of infection due to direct proximity with saliva, blood and aerosols generation. Aim: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the awareness, regarding COVID19 pandemic among dental practioners in state of Telangana. Materials and methodology: A self-administered, structured, pilot-tested close-ended 20 point questionnaire,was distributed among the dental practioners in Telangana state. A total of 385 participants completed the questionnaire. Data obtained was analyzed using SPSS 22.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) for data analysis. Results: Among 385 participants a total of 115 (29.9%) exhibited high level of knowledge while 167 (43.4%) demonstrated moderate knowledge and 103 (26.8%) demonstrated low level of knowledge. Mean knowledge score was 12.46 ± 2.47, minimum and maximum scores were 5 and 15 respectively among the dental practioners (DPs). Conclusion: All the respondents seem to have adequate knowledge regarding COVID19 and adoption of control measures to prevent the spread of COVID19. However, some deficiencies were noted. The, dentists, must be well informed of the recommended practices.Initiatives for attending webinars, continuing dental education programs on COVID19, have to be undertaken to keep them selves updated and be prepared with extra precautionary measures to be taken.","source":"DOAJ","year":2020,"language":"","subjects":["Dentistry"],"doi":"10.1016/j.jobcr.2020.08.001","url":"http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426820301160","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":64},{"id":"doaj_10.1016/j.envint.2020.105603","title":"Exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) and prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Indonesia","authors":[{"name":"Made Ayu Hitapretiwi Suryadhi"},{"name":"Putu Ayu Rhamani Suryadhi"},{"name":"Kawuli Abudureyimu"},{"name":"I Made Winarsa Ruma"},{"name":"Akintije Simba Calliope"},{"name":"Dewa Nyoman Wirawan"},{"name":"Takashi Yorifuji"}],"abstract":"Background: Recently emerging evidence suggests an association between particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in diameter (PM2.5) exposure and diabetes risk. However, evidence from Asia is limited. Here, we evaluated the association between PM2.5 exposure and the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in one of the most populated countries in Asia, Indonesia. Methods: We used the 2013 Indonesia Basic Health Research, which surveyed households in 487 regencies/municipalities in all 33 provinces in Indonesia (n = 647,947). We assigned individual exposure to PM2.5 using QGIS software. Multilevel logistic regression with a random intercept based on village and cubic spline analysis were used to assess the association between PM2.5 exposure and the prevalence of diabetes mellitus. We also assessed the lower exposure at which PM2.5 has potential adverse effects. Results: We included 647,947 subjects with a mean age of 41.9 years in our study. Exposure to PM2.5 levels was associated with a 10-unit increase in PM2.5 (fully adjusted odds ratio: 1.09; 95% confidence interval: 1.05–1.14). The findings were consistent for quartile increases in PM2.5 levels and the cubic spline function. Even when we restricted to those exposed to PM2.5 concentrations of less than 10.0 µg/m3 in accordance with the recommended guidelines for annual exposure to PM2.5 made by the World Health Organization, the association remained elevated, especially among subjects living in the urban areas. Hence, we were unable to establish a safe threshold for PM2.5 and the risk of diabetes. Conclusions: Our findings suggest a positive association between PM2.5 exposure and prevalence of diabetes mellitus, which is possibly below the current recommended guidelines. Further studies are needed to ascertain the causal association of this finding.","source":"DOAJ","year":2020,"language":"","subjects":["Environmental sciences"],"doi":"10.1016/j.envint.2020.105603","url":"http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412019337286","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":64},{"id":"doaj_10.15381/os.v23i4.18848","title":"Las humanidades en la formación profesional","authors":[{"name":"Fernando Lolas Stepke"}],"abstract":"Bajo el término humanidades solía entenderse en el Renacimiento europeo el cultivo de las perfecciones atribuidas a la Antigüedad clásica. Más ampliamente, el término designa aquellas disciplinas y saberes que complementan las actividades lucrativas con sensibilidad estética, conciencia histórica y discernimiento ético.","source":"DOAJ","year":2020,"language":"","subjects":["Dentistry"],"doi":"10.15381/os.v23i4.18848","url":"https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/odont/article/view/18848","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":64},{"id":"crossref_10.3390/dj8010013","title":"Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Dentistry Journal in 2019","authors":[{"name":"Dentistry Journal Editorial Office"}],"abstract":"The editorial team greatly appreciates the reviewers who have dedicated their considerable time and expertise to the journal’s rigorous editorial process over the past 12 months, regardless of whether the papers are finally published or not [...]","source":"CrossRef","year":2020,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.3390/dj8010013","url":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dj8010013","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":64},{"id":"doaj_10.4103/jos.JOS_87_18","title":"Agreement and association between normative and subjective orthodontic treatment need using the index of orthodontic treatment need","authors":[{"name":"Salwa M Taibah"},{"name":"Fadia M Al-Hummayani"}],"abstract":"AIMS: To determine the association and level of agreement between young adults' perception of orthodontic treatment need (subjective need) and the orthodontists' assessment of treatment need (normative objective need).\nMETHODOLOGY: For this study, 670 students [280 males and 390 females; mean age (standard deviation) of 15.32 (1.81) years] were selected from public and private schools from different demographic areas of Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia, and divided into two age groups (12–15 years) and (16–19 years). All the participants were examined, and the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) components [dental health component (DHC) and aesthetic component (AC)] were recorded.\nRESULTS: Kappa statistics showed a statistically significant but fair agreement between clinician AC (CAC) and student AC (SAC) assessments in both age groups (k = 0.343 and 0.334, respectively; P \u003c 0.001), whereas Spearman's correlation coefficient showed a statistically significant but moderate association (r = 0.487 and 0.517, respectively; P \u003c 0.001). The degrees of agreement were 76.4% and 76.7% at the no-need and mild-need levels of treatment, respectively. There was a statistically significant but weak association between the subjective and normative needs (SAC and IOTN-DHC) in both age groups (r = 0.336 and 0.360, respectively; P \u003c 0.001). However, the degrees of agreement were 58.9% and 61.5% at the no-need and mild-need levels of treatment, respectively.\nCONCLUSION: Significant but weak positive association was found between the normative and subjective orthodontic treatment needs, indicating a lack of understanding of the nature of malocclusion and its consequences. Thus, promoting further knowledge and awareness of malocclusion are indicated.","source":"DOAJ","year":2019,"language":"","subjects":["Dentistry"],"doi":"10.4103/jos.JOS_87_18","url":"http://www.jorthodsci.org/article.asp?issn=2278-0203;year=2019;volume=8;issue=1;spage=1;epage=1;aulast=Taibah","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":63},{"id":"doaj_A+retrospective+study+of+oral+and+maxillofacial+pathology+lesions+diagnosed+at+the+Faculty+of+Dentistry%2C+King+Abdulaziz+University","title":"A retrospective study of oral and maxillofacial pathology lesions diagnosed at the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University","authors":[{"name":"Alhindi NA"},{"name":"Sindi AM"},{"name":"Binmadi NO"},{"name":"Elias WY"}],"abstract":"Nada A Alhindi, Amal M Sindi, Nada O Binmadi, Wael Y Elias Oral Diagnostic Science Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Background: Oral and maxillofacial lesions (OMFL) comprise a broad spectrum of benign and malignant lesions that affect the oral cavity. However, few epidemiological studies have evaluated oral cavity lesions, and very few have focused on oral soft tissue pathology. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence and distribution of OMFL that had been diagnosed histologically at the Oral Pathology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University. Materials and methods: A retrospective study was conducted to assess the distribution of OMFL among the oral cavity biopsies submitted to the Oral Pathology Laboratory during the period from 1996 to 2016. Information on sex, age, location of the lesion, and histopathologic diagnosis was analyzed. Results: A total of 1,218 cases were examined. Among these, reactive/adaptive lesions were the most common type (n=245; 20.1%) and cystic lesions were the second most common (n=214; 17.6%), followed by inflammatory lesions (n=152; 12.5%) and epithelial pathology (n=115; 9.4%). Conclusion: The results of the present study provide valuable information on the prevalence of OMFL in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Reactive conditions were the most frequently diagnosed pathologies. Most oral and maxillofacial biopsies were soft tissue lesions, benign in nature, and inflammatory in origin. Further studies are necessary to provide more information on head and neck diseases in the general population to develop better future oral health policies. Keywords: oral and maxillofacial pathology, Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, oral lesions","source":"DOAJ","year":2019,"language":"","subjects":["Dentistry"],"url":"https://www.dovepress.com/a-retrospective-study-of-oral-and-maxillofacial-pathology-lesions-diag-peer-reviewed-article-CCIDE","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":63},{"id":"doaj_10.31718/2409-0255.3.2019.11","title":"REVIEW OF MODERN APPROACHES TO DENTAL FLUOROSIS MANAGEMENT","authors":[{"name":"L.F. Kaskova"},{"name":"N.A. Morhun"},{"name":"L.I. Amosova"},{"name":"N.V. Yanko"},{"name":"A.V. Artemiev"}],"abstract":"\nDental fluorosis is caused by ingesting too much fluoride while the teeth are developing. Poltava region belongs to Buchach fluorine hydrogeological province which ground waters are characterized by a high content of fluorine. Such districts as Myrgorod, Lubny, Gadyach, Globino, Mashivka, Shyshaky and Novy Sanzshary have fluoride concentration in drinking water from 2,5 tо 7 mg/l. It is known that the overdose of fluoride has deleterious effect on enamel development, generating a hypomineralized porous subsuperfacial enamel. Mild fluorosis transforms into moderate fluorosis with brown pigmentation over time and increasing the severity of fluorosis is associated with increasing the patient`s dissatisfaction.\n\r\n\nThere are a few different ways that dental fluorosis can be treated. Local remineralisation therapy is the most careful way to reduce or eliminate fluorosis spots. Enamel microabrasion removes the outer porous enamel with pumice after it has been partly demineralized by the acid; topical fluoride that remineralized the enamel follows microabrasion. A teeth whitening can return teeth to their former glory in a single visit. Infiltration technique is the novel approach to fluorosis management which masks white spots. Veneers or crowns are the next option that restores teeth gleaming appearance. Unfortunately, previous reviews that have analyzed contemporary methods of fluorosis treatment didn’t determine their indications depending on the disease severity and the enamel maturation.\n\r\n\nPurpose of the study was to systematize the methods of dental fluorosis management offered last years and to determine the indications for their use depending on the severity of the disease and the maturity of the tooth enamel. Searching strategy for identification of scientific publications published between the years 2009 - May 2019 was conducted by reviewers independently through Google. The search strategy included keywords \"dental fluorosis management\", «teeth whitening», «teeth microabrasion», «infiltration for fluorosis treatment» and it was complementated by checking references of the relevant review articles and the eligible studies for additional useful publications.\n\r\n\nOver the last 10 years few articles were dealt with minerals, vitamins, adaptogens, antitoxicants prescription for fluorosis management. Such tooth pastes as «R.O.C.S» and «Novyi zhemchuh calcium» showed efficacy in local remineralisation therapy of fluorosis in children. Infiltration technique was used for mild fluorosis management and in combination with whitening for moderate fluorosis treatment in children. Different tooth whitening techniques were offered and only some of them include local remineralisation therapy that can stabilize clinical result. Carbamide and orthophosphoric acid were utilized for whitening of immature fluorosis teeth. Microabrasion in children's teeth was effective in combination with following fluoridation, for example Tooth Moose.\n\r\n\nDirect and indirect restorations are considered the treatment of choice for moderate to severe cases of fluorosis given the optimum aesthetics, wear resistance, biocompatibility, and long-term results. Whereas veneers and crowns are indicated in mature fluorosis teeth, choice of direct composite restorations doesn’t depend on tooth maturity.\n\r\n\nTreatment of fluorosis of various severities in children should include endogenous use of medicines that increase the enamel remineralisation. Local remineralisation therapy is indicated for mild fluorosis in immature teeth and for moderate fluorosis in combination with bleaching and microabrasion. Infiltration technique is recommended for mild fluorosis management and in combination with whitening for moderate fluorosis treatment in children. In the case of inefficiency of minimally invasive methods or severe fluorosis, direct or indirect restorations are conducted. Promising direction in fluorosis treatment is the development of new methods for fluorosis management, including general and local remineralization therapy, as well as infiltration technique.\n","source":"DOAJ","year":2019,"language":"","subjects":["Dentistry"],"doi":"10.31718/2409-0255.3.2019.11","url":"https://dental-almanac.org/index.php/journal/article/view/392","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":63},{"id":"crossref_10.3390/dj7010007","title":"Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Dentistry Journal in 2018","authors":[{"name":"Dentistry Journal Editorial Office"}],"abstract":"Rigorous peer-review is the corner-stone of high-quality academic publishing [...]","source":"CrossRef","year":2019,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.3390/dj7010007","url":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dj7010007","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":63},{"id":"crossref_10.3390/dj6010003","title":"Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Dentistry Journal in 2017","authors":[{"name":"Dentistry Journal Editorial Office"}],"abstract":"Peer review is an essential part in the publication process, ensuring that Dentistry Journal maintains high quality standards for its published papers [...]","source":"CrossRef","year":2018,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.3390/dj6010003","url":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dj6010003","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":62},{"id":"crossref_10.3390/dj5010006","title":"Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Dentistry Journal in 2016","authors":[{"name":"Dentistry Journal Editorial Office"}],"abstract":"The editors of Dentistry Journal would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2016.[...]","source":"CrossRef","year":2017,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.3390/dj5010006","url":"https://doi.org/10.3390/dj5010006","is_open_access":true,"citations":3,"published_at":"","score":61.09},{"id":"doaj_10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_148_17","title":"Evaluation of microhardness of residual dentin in primary molars following caries removal with conventional and chemomechanical techniques: An In vitro Study","authors":[{"name":"A Shihab Anwar"},{"name":"R Krishna Kumar"},{"name":"V Arun Prasad Rao"},{"name":"N Venugopal Reddy"},{"name":"V J Reshma"}],"abstract":"Background: Many patients consider removal of caries to be a very unpleasant experience. Removal of caries with conventional drill is considered traumatic mainly due to fear and anxiety of children and their parents. Minimally invasive dentistry adopts a philosophy that integrates prevention, remineralization, and minimal intervention for the placement and replacement of restorations, thus reaching the treatment objective using the least invasive surgical approach, with the removal of the minimal amount of healthy tissues. Chemomechanical caries removal (CMCR) is a method for minimally invasive, gentle dentin caries removal based on biological principles which is an effective alternative to the traditional method. The present study was done to compare the microhardness of sound dentin before and after carious removal using a chemomechanical method and a conventional method. Materials and Methods: The present in vitro study was done on 28 proximal surfaces of fourteen extracted primary molars (with active caries on one proximal surface and sound side as control). The study was done to assess the Knoop microhardness of remaining dentinal surface after caries removal using a slow speed conventional bur and a chemomechanical method (Carie-Care™). Results and Conclusion: The rotary instrument group showed a consistent microhardness value with not much difference according to depth. The chemomechanical group showed a lesser microhardness value closer to the cavity floor than away from it. The microhardness values at all depths were significantly different for each treatment group with an increased value seen in the rotary group. The mean microhardness values of residual dentin in treated side were found to be insignificant when compared among each interval in each group. The microhardness of sound dentin had high significant difference from that of residual dentin in both the rotary group and the chemomechanical group.","source":"DOAJ","year":2017,"language":"","subjects":["Pharmacy and materia medica","Analytical chemistry"],"doi":"10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_148_17","url":"http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2017;volume=9;issue=5;spage=166;epage=172;aulast=Anwar","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":61}],"total":336736,"page":1,"page_size":20,"sources":["DOAJ","CrossRef"],"query":"Dentistry"}