The present study is designed to determine whether a correlation exists between the O’Leary Plaque Index and the Ainamo and Bay Gingival Index. The two indices are among the most commonly used in the daily clinical practice of periodontists. Plaque indices find their application in …

Periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory disease characterized by progressive clinical attachment loss and alveolar bone loss. The main goal of this research is to examine how age and gender affect the development of the periodontal diseases. The secondary objective of this study is to determine …

Gold has been used in dental medicine for thousands of years due to its unique physicochemical properties. Despite the rise of aesthetic materials, gold remains the “gold standard” for durability and biocompatibility in many dental restorations. Gold in dentistry is not just an ‘expensive’ material, …

The oral microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health. Disturbed symbiosis of the participants contributes to various oral diseases. Viruses can manifest in the oral cavity through blisters, ulcers, or tumours. SARS-CoV-2 remains infectious in droplets and aerosols for up to an hour. …

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the microleakage of different bulk-fill restorative materials in Class II cavities of primary molars using high-resolution micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Materials and Methods: Fifty standardized mesio-occlusal and disto-occlusal Class II cavities were prepared and restored in extracted, intact …

Traumatic dental injuries remain a significant concern in paediatric dentistry, particularly when involving the permanent dentition. They result often in fractured permanent teeth, which present unique challenges in terms of aesthetics, function, and long-term prognosis. In recent years, the advent of digital technologies has profoundly …

We are writing to inform dental practitioners and patients about the creation of the mobile educational game Tooth Stars, developed to improve oral health in children. This digital product was created as part of a doctoral dissertation focused on game-based approaches in dental health education, …

This literature review examines the clinical relevance of readily accessible haematological and nutritional biomarkers, including the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and the copper-to-zinc (Cu/Zn) ratio. Derived from routine blood tests, these markers offer cost-effective and non-invasive indicators of systemic inflammation …

Post-extraction bone resorption causes a significant reduction in the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the alveolar ridge. Over the years, various socket preservation methods have been adopted to minimize bone loss. However, it has been demonstrated that multiple local and systemic factors influence the resorption …