Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of the age and sex of tooth donors on dentin bond strength.
Methods: A total of 38 extracted teeth (12 male and 26 female donors; age range: 17–82 years) were used in this study. In addition to donor age and sex, four other microtensile bond strength (μTBS) test specimen factors were evaluated: dentin position, bonding area, presence of voids at the interface, and computed tomography (CT) values of dentin. The μTBS was measured immediately (24 h) and 6 months after storage in water. After the μTBS testing, linear mixed and nonlinear regression models were used to analyze the effects of these factors on the μTBS data.
Results: The results from the linear mixed model revealed that the bonding area (P = 0.02), presence of voids at the interface (P = 0.04), and storage time (P < 0.001) significantly affected bond strength. In contrast, no correlation was observed between the μ TBS and dentin position (P = 0.08) or sex (P = 0.07). The results of the nonlinear regression model with robust variance–covariance estimators revealed that age significantly affected bond strength (P < 0.001). In addition, a significant positive correlation was found between μTBS and age (P < 0.001), with nonlinearity (P = 0.002). However, no correlation was observed between the μTBS and CT values (P = 0.69) without nonlinearity (P = 0.39).
Conclusions: These findings suggest that bond strength increases with age until 60 years but not afterward.
This study offers valuable insights into the factors influencing dentin bond strength, particularly highlighting the significant impact of donor age. By meticulously analyzing a wide range of variables, including bonding area, void presence, and CT values, the researchers have provided a comprehensive understanding of how these elements interact with age to affect bond strength. The finding that bond strength increases with age up to the age of 60 is particularly noteworthy, offering practical implications for optimizing adhesive dentistry procedures. This research not only advances our knowledge in the field but also underscores the importance of considering donor characteristics in clinical applications. Overall, this study is a commendable contribution to the field of adhesive dentistry.
Purpose: This systematic review examined the effectiveness of soft denture relining (SDR) materials.
Study selection: A comprehensive search of MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and ICHUSHI was conducted up to July 26, 2020. Target outcomes were patient satisfaction, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL), masticatory ability (MA), denture functional duration, residual ridge resorption (RRR), and microbial contamination. An organization specializing in literature searches performed the reference searches, and two reviewers independently selected the literature sources, extracted the data, and assessed the risk of bias. The reviewers resolved any disagreements concerning the assortment of literature sources through discussion. SDR included acrylic- and silicone-based materials, which were evaluated separately.
Results: Reviewers selected 7, 5, 11, 1, 4, and 6 studies to assess patient satisfaction, OHRQOL, MA, functional duration, RRR, and microbial contamination, respectively. The results confirmed that SDR improved patient satisfaction, OHRQOL, MA, and RRR. However, the functional duration of SDR material is shorter than that of hard denture relining (HDR) or acrylic resin material. Furthermore, SDR material is more susceptible to microbial contamination in the long term. The risk of bias for the included studies tended to be high because of specific issues (difficulty in blinding SDR versus HDR).
Conclusions: For patients who wear complete dentures, SDR often provides beneficial outcomes such as pain reduction and recovery from MA. However, caution should be exercised regarding their use owing to insufficient functional duration and the possibility of microbial contamination during long-term use.
This study systematically reviewed clinical studies to examine the effectiveness of soft denture relining (SDR) materials used for removable dentures and found that SDR often provides beneficial outcomes such as pain reduction and recovery of chewing ability with dentures. However, caution should be exercised regarding their use, owing to insufficient functional duration and the possibility of microbial contamination during long-term use. This review highlights the clinical significance and limitations of SDR in maintaining the quality of life of individuals using removable dentures.
Purpose: Depression is a leading cause of disability. Although tooth loss increases the risk of depressive symptoms, it is unclear whether dental prosthesis use moderates this risk. This study aimed to investigate whether dental prosthesis use moderates the association between tooth loss and new depressive symptoms in older adults.
Methods: This cohort study used data from the 2016 and 2019 Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES). The participants were independent older adults aged ≥65 years without depressive symptoms in 2016. The onset of depressive symptoms in 2019 was the outcome variable. The explanatory variables were dental status (≥20 teeth, 10–19 teeth with or without dental prostheses, and 0–9 teeth with or without dental prostheses) in 2016. Risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using Poisson regression models with potential confounders as covariates.
Results: The analysis included 50,169 participants (mean age: 72.8 [standard deviation, 5.4] years). During follow-up, the incidence of depressive symptoms was 11.3%. Compared to those who had ≥20 teeth, the RR of depressive symptom onset was highest among those who had 0–9 teeth without dental prostheses (RR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.04–1.56), after the adjustment for confounders. However, this risk was lower in those with 0–9 teeth and dental prostheses (RR, 1.08; 95% CI, 1.01–1.15).
Conclusions: These data highlight the potential of dental prostheses as an important factor in reducing the risk of depressive symptoms among individuals with severe tooth loss.
This article provides a compelling investigation into the moderating role of dental prostheses in the risk of depressive symptoms developing due to tooth loss among older adults. Utilizing data from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study, the authors conducted a robust cohort analysis of over 50,000 participants, identifying that those with severe tooth loss and no prostheses experienced the highest risk of depressive symptoms. The use of dental prostheses may mitigate this risk of depression linked to severe tooth loss. These findings emphasize the importance of dental interventions in mental health strategies for older adults.
Purpose: To investigate whether depth-gauge burs in veneer preparations influence preparation depth in a randomized, controlled, single-blinded trial and whether inexperienced operators can perform adequate veneer preparations.
Methods: Participants were 20 undergraduate dental students with no prior veneer preparation experience. The instruments used were the “Laminate Veneer System” (LVS), “Keramik-Veneers. de” (KVD), and a “Freehand” group (FH) for reference. All participants prepared three educational acrylic resin maxillae and three mandibular central incisors mounted in typodonts in patient simulators. The objectives were to achieve a preparation depth of 0.6 mm (tooth 11) and 0.4 mm (tooth 31). The sequences of the instruments used and prepared teeth were randomized. The measurements were performed using a laser triangulation coordinate-measuring machine. The data were stratified according to tooth location.
Results: The preparation depths of both depth-gauge-instrument-groups LVS and KVD achieved the objectives significantly better than did the instruments from the “Freehand” group (P < 0.001). The differences between the depth gauge groups were insignificant, although the maximum preparation depths were smaller in the KVD group. Regarding the prepared teeth, the preparation depths in the mandibular incisors were lower, and the differences were smaller.
Conclusions: The use of special depth-gauge burs for initial veneer preparation leads to significantly lower preparation depths than “Freehand” preparations. The tapered instruments resulted in a lower incidence of extreme preparation depths. The inexperienced operators performed veneer preparation remarkably well.
Currently, depth gauge instruments are considered the standard of care for veneer preparation. This study involved preparing maxillary and mandibular incisors and typodont teeth mounted in dental treatment simulators, aiming to simulate a clinical setting as closely as possible. It was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with blinded measurements and independent statistical evaluation.
Purpose: In this narrative review, we present the current applications and performances of artificial intelligence (AI) models in different phases of the removable prosthodontic workflow and related research topics.
Study selection: A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases between January 2010 and January 2023. Search terms related to AI were combined with terms related to removable prosthodontics. Articles reporting the structure and performance of the developed AI model were selected for this literature review.
Results: A total of 15 articles were relevant to the application of AI in removable prosthodontics, including maxillofacial prosthetics. These applications included the design of removable partial dentures, classification of partially edentulous arches, functional evaluation and outcome prediction in complete denture treatment, early prosthetic management of patients with cleft lip and palate, coloration of maxillofacial prostheses, and prediction of the material properties of denture teeth. Various AI models with reliable prediction accuracy have been developed using supervised learning.
Conclusions: The current applications of AI in removable prosthodontics exhibit significant potential for improving the prosthodontic workflow, with high accuracy levels reported in most of the reviewed studies. However, the focus has been predominantly on the diagnostic phase, with few studies addressing treatment planning and implementation. Because the number of AI-related studies in removable prosthodontics is limited, more models targeting different prosthodontic disciplines are required.
This literature review provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in removable prosthodontics, offering significant insights into the current state and prospects of this field. The authors have adeptly highlighted AI’s potential to revolutionize diagnostic processes and treatment planning, while also emphasizing the need for more comprehensive research and collaboration to fully integrate AI into prosthodontic workflows. This paper is recommended for readers interested in understanding the impact of AI on prosthodontics and the convergence of dental sciences with technological innovation.
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