Frontiers | Prevalence and patterns of dental needle tip deformation during maxillary buccal and...

ObjectivesNeedle tip deformation is a recognized occurrence during dental local anesthesia that may affect injection safety and efficacy. This study aimed to...

Frontiers | The relation between oral health, depression, and anxiety among adults in Riyadh city,...

BackgroundGrowing evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between mental and oral health, with psychological distress having a detrimental impact on o...

Frontiers | Mandibular bone regeneration after marginal mandibulectomy for advanced MRONJ following...

BackgroundMedication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication associated with bone-modifying agents, including denosumab. The clini...

Frontiers | Motivations of patients with dentofacial deformities seeking orthognathic treatment: an...

ObjectivesThis study aims to systematically investigate the motivations behind orthognathic surgery in dentofacial deformity patients using Q methodology, th...

Frontiers | Developing a competency framework for artificial intelligence in undergraduate dental...

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are evolving rapidly and are increasingly being adopted across various domains, including dentistry. Therefore, the...

Frontiers | Signatures of the maternal-infant oral microbiome in contexts of imprisonment and...

IntroductionThe oral microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem that develops in early life through physiological processes and environmental exposures and plays a ke...

Frontiers | What psychometric scales did researchers use to measure dental fear, anxiety, or...

BackgroundDental fear, anxiety, and phobia are common psychological constructs that affect patient cooperation and treatment outcomes. Numerous psychometric ...

Frontiers | Correction: Herbst and twin block appliances in class II malocclusion management for...

Frontiers | Patient and dental practitioner acceptance of artificial intelligence in dental care: a...

IntroductionArtificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily emerging in dental health care field, yet successful implementation depends on stakeholder acceptance. F...

Frontiers | Digitally guided diode-laser cheiloplasty for correction of upper-lip asymmetry: a case...

BackgroundLip asymmetry, even subtle, can influence facial expression and self-confidence. While conventional cheiloplasty is associated with higher morbidit...

Frontiers | Connective tissue graft with injectable platelet rich fibrin for treatment of RT1...

ObjectivesThe literature regarding the use of injectable platelet- rich fibrin (i-PRF) for root coverage is scarce. Therefore, this RCT aimed to evaluate and...

Frontiers | Salivary protein adsorption on titanium abutments: a comparative study of edentulous...

BackgroundSalivary proteins rapidly adsorb onto titanium implant surfaces after placement, forming a pellicle that influences biofilm formation and peri-impl...

Frontiers | Rare adverse root development after regenerative endodontic procedures: two case...

Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) promote continued root development in immature teeth with pulp necrosis. However, endodontic infection or physical ...

Frontiers | Transverse maxillary expansion in the nonsurgical orthodontic treatment of adolescent...

Skeletal Class III malocclusion presents a complex therapeutic challenge, particularly in adolescent patients with concomitant transverse maxillary deficienc...

Frontiers | Clear aligner therapy beyond esthetics: oral health, polymer materials, and the...

Clear aligner therapy (CAT) has become a popular orthodontic option, driven by advances in digital workflows, increasing aesthetic demands, and perceived ben...

Frontiers | A bibliometric analysis of photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention and treatment...

IntroductionPhotobiomodulation therapy has emerged as an effective non-invasive intervention for preventing and managing chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induc...

Frontiers | Physico-chemical analysis of eight pre-mixed hydraulic silicate sealers

IntroductionPre-mixed root canal sealers containing hydraulic silicate cements are marketed under the “bioceramic” umbrella term. Eight such sealers were inv...

Frontiers | Haptic technology in orthodontics: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Tactile feedback through haptic technology is increasingly being applied in orthodontic education and selected clinical workflows, but its overall effectiven...

Frontiers | Dental arch morphology and factors associated with dental crowding: a systematic review

IntroductionDental crowding is considered the most common type of malocclusion, ranking third among the most prevalent oral pathologies. Several genetic and ...

Frontiers | Perception, knowledge and attitudes of Ecuadorian dentists towards patients with molar...

BackgroundMolar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is one of the most prevalent enamel development defects in contemporary dental practice. Understanding perce...