Can preheated resin composite optimize bond strength and film thickness for indirect adhesive restorations?
Abstract Purpose Resin composite shows potential as a luting agent for indirect adhesive restorations, but its viability as an alternative to resin cement remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) and film thickness of preheated...
Association of oral health with incident pancreatic cancer among individuals with atrial fibrillation: a population-based cohort study
Modifiable factors associated with pancreatic cancer risk in atrial fibrillation (AF) populations remain poorly defined. We aimed to evaluate the associations of oral health status and oral hygiene behaviors with incident pancreatic cancer in individuals with AF. Using the Korean...
Community periodontal index based screening findings and healthcare expenditures: a 7-year cohort study of male employees in Japan
Abstract Background The global economic burden of dental diseases, particularly periodontitis, is substantial, with growing evidence linking these conditions to systemic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Although international studies have demonstrated that periodontal treatment can mitigate medical costs,...
Orthodontic and surgical treatment patterns in hemifacial microsomia: a retrospective multi-institutional study in Japan
Hemifacial microsomia is a congenital craniofacial condition characterized by variable facial asymmetry and mandibular hypoplasia. Its management often requires long-term multidisciplinary care, including orthodontic and surgical treatment. However, multi-institutional data on treatment patterns remain limited. This study aimed to describe...
Dentinal tubule penetration of nanoparticle-incorporated calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament: a systematic review
Calcium hydroxide is widely used as an intracanal medicament due to its antimicrobial properties and its ability to neutralize bacterial by-products. However, its clinical efficacy may be compromised by poor penetration into dentinal tubules, especially in deeper dentin. Nanoparticle-incorporated calcium...