It is clear that severe inflammatory diseases in the maxillofacial region represent a challenge for every clinician. Complications during their course can be fatal. In the conditions of bacterial resistance, a case that increasingly limits the opportunities for adequate behavior of practicing clinicians, using a …

Aim: The aim of this paper is to review the available literature on 3D printed dentures in terms of the used materials and their biocompatibility in comparison with conventional heat-polymerized PMMA resins. Materials and methods: The research relied on Google Scholar and PubMed publications in …

Aim The aim of this study is to review the available literature on digital workflows used for fabrication of complete dentures and to compare them with the conventional workflow. Materials and methods The research relied on Google Scholar and PubMed publications in English. Resuls The …

The rapid development of digital technologies has significantly influenced the cementation of indirect partial restorations. This process is determined by two key factors – the treatment of the internal surface of the restoration and the choice of cementing agent. Various techniques are employed to prepare …

Necrotizing sialometaplasia (NS) is a very rare benign formation of the hard palate, of a locally destructive and inflammatory nature, commonly affecting minor salivary glands. Due to NS clinical signs and location, this pathological lesion closely resembles certain carcinomas, such as a mucoepidermoid carcinoma or …

Rapid development of CAD/CAM technologies has been observed in recent years. Adhesion of indirect restorations to hard dental tissues is influenced by two factors—the treatment of the internal surface of the restoration and the cement. The cementation of indirect partial restorations (inlay, onlay, overlay, veneers) …

Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw (BAONJ) is a serious adverse reaction to the administration of drugs from the bisphosphonate group. It is a potentially painful and debilitating condition that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. Although the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease are …

AIM: The aim of the study is to determine the quality of oral hygiene in adolescents aged between 11-17 years with disturbances in the nutritional status. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in 2023-2024. 300 children participated in the study, of which 157 (52.3%) …

BACKGROUND Periodontal abscesses are one of the most common dental emergencies. They are essential as patients seek emergency care and the dentist’s actions must be instantaneous. For the dentists to do their job quickly and efficiently in these emergency cases diagnosed with periodontal abscess, it …

Multiple myeloma is a hematologic malignancy characterized by the presence of abnormal clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow, with the potential for uncontrolled growth causing destructive bone lesions, kidney damage, anemia, and hypercalcemia. Bisphosphonates are a group of drugs that have been used successfully …

Adhesive dentistry has undergone significant progress in the last decades. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the current knowledge of each adhesive system according to their classification. The article emphasises the evolution of dental adhesives and the chemical interaction between …

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the systemic implications of periodontal disease and its association with various systemic disorders. Among these is the potential influence of periodontitis on Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia in the elderly population worldwide. Periodontal pathogens, …

Polypharmacy is an important and growing problem in the modern world. With increasing life expectancy and the advances in medicine, multiple drugs are increasingly being prescribed to patients with chronic diseases. Many of them suffer from negative consequences associated with the excessive use of medications. …

Aim: The aim of this article is to present the contemporary clinical data about thermography as a viable diagnostic tool in dental medicine. Materials and methods: The research relied on PubMed Publications, National Center of Biotechnology Information and ResearchGate. Results: A list of articles, concerning …

BACKGROUND The use of systemic antibiotics to treat periodontitis has been a much debated topic for years, which has led to a number of controversial conclusions. In most cases of patients diagnosed with periodontitis – nonsurgical periodontal therapy, meticulous personal oral hygiene and regular maintenance …