Oral leukoplakia (OL) is the most common oral potentially malignant disorder. Evidence on time to malignant transformation is scarce. A lifelong, time-dependent risk of malignant transformation has been reported. Despite numerous studies of risk factors for shorter time to transformation, there are currently no predictors …

We are writing to inform patients and dental practitioners about a somewhat forgotten product, a result of humanity’s ignorance of the harms of some discoveries. Today, radioactive toothpastes are museum rarities and collector’s items. Some tubes of old toothpastes still emit low levels of radiation. …

Technologies for tissue engineering are applied for the regeneration of dental pulp. They are based on the use of suitable and accessible cellular sources such as mesenchymal stem cells of dental origin. The creation of cell cultures from stem cells from the dental pulp of …

Platelet concentrates derived from autologous blood are used to stimulate tissue regeneration through the controlled release of growth factors and biologically active proteins. These autologous biomaterials provide a natural fibrin matrix containing platelets, leukocytes, and growth factors that are gradually released and support tissue repair …

Objective. To assess dentists’ awareness and use of vital pulp therapy for managing pulpitis. Materials and Methods. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 378 dentists. A bespoke 17-item instrument was used; data were analysed statistically. Results. Eighty-nine percent of respondents reported using vital pulp therapy, …

Background: External cervical resorption (ECR) with pulpal involvement poses a significant therapeutic challenge due to its asymptomatic progression, complex defect morphology, and risk of structural compromise. Conservative treatment approaches, combining endodontic and restorative protocols, have emerged as viable alternatives to extraction or extensive surgery, particularly …

Ozone therapy is a method used for treatment and prevention across various areas of general and dental medicine. Ozone therapy has a well-substantiated biological mechanism (the Keap1/Nrf2– GSH axis) which, at low, controlled doses, triggers an adaptive antioxidant response and yields antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and biostimulatory …

Early diagnosis of occlusal carious lesions is crucial for preventive and minimally invasive dental care. Accurate diagnosis requires not only recognition of the lesion itself but also contextual evaluation of biological and behavioral determinants influencing the disease process. The visual-tactile method remains the most widely …

A variety of thermoplastic materials, including “ThermoSens”, a nylon-based denture base material, can be used in the fabrication of removable partial dentures. Assessing the physical properties of these materials is crucial, as they influence not only the aesthetics but also the longevity and functionality of …

Health literacy encompasses a set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable individuals to understand, evaluate, and apply health-related information with the aim of improving health status and quality of life. It is recognized as a key social determinant of health and an important instrument …

This case report describes a conservative prosthodontic approach for treating enlarged maxillary tuberosities using a flanged complete denture. A 56-year-old edentulous male presented with poor denture retention, instability, and pain during insertion, caused by bilateral hypertrophic tuberosities with pronounced undercuts. Clinical and radiographic examination confirmed …

Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are highly prevalent among children and adolescents and often involve crown fractures of the maxillary incisors, which represent the most frequent type of trauma in the permanent dentition. Given the potential biological and psychosocial consequences—ranging from pulp necrosis and disturbances in …