Dry needling, lidocaine, and mepivacaine for myofascial pain and associated temporomandibular disorder and depressive symptoms: a randomized clinical trial
Abstract Background Myofascial pain of the masticatory muscles significantly contributes to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and is often associated with impaired function and depressive symptoms. While trigger point injections like dry needling and local anesthetics are common, direct comparisons in the...
Forensic dental age estimation in a Pakistani population: validation of Atlas methods and development of a population-specific reference model
Title (English) Forensic dental age estimation in a Pakistani population: validation of Atlas methods and development of a...
Prevalence and Patterns of Multiple Injuries Affecting a Single Permanent Tooth (Combination Injuries): A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Background Combination injuries or multiple traumatic dental injuries (TDI) affecting a single permanent tooth are clinically significant but remain underrecognized. Although the global prevalence of TDI is well documented, the epidemiology of combination injuries has not been clearly established....
Effect of modified glaze application protocols on color stability of 3D-printed permanent dental resins
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of four different surface‑treatment protocols—including a novel Optiglaze before post‑curing approach on the surface morphology and color stability of two 3D‑printed permanent resin materials following thermocycling and staining procedures. Two permanent crown materials...
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the membrane composed of biodegradable polycaprolactone and polyglycolic acid layers in guided bone regeneration
Title (English) Evaluation of the effectiveness of the membrane composed of biodegradable polycaprolactone and polyglycolic acid layers in...