This study aimed to systematically review the literature to compare the time required for filling cavities (restorative clinical time) in posterior teeth using a bulk-fill and conventional (layering technique) resin ...

The present dissertation is composed of two manuscripts whose objectives were to analyze the prevalence, extension, and risk indicators associated with dark shadows from dentin (ICDAS 4) in 12-years-old schoolchildren from ...

The literature has shown an existence of inequalities in oral health: individuals with lower socioeconomic conditions are more likely to oral diseases, such as dental caries. However, there are not studies addressing the ...

To maintain primary teeth in the oral cavity is very important to prevent damage in primary and permanent dentition, resulting in disturbance to development of the individual. In view of this, in trauma cases or extensive ...

Periodontitis is inflammatory and infectious disease on attachment tissue of teeth and it is one of principal reason for tooth loss. Periodontal treatment consists on scaling and root planning associate with high standard ...

The maintenance of the remaining coronary structure is fundamental for the prognosis of restorative treatment, and the ferrule effect is an extremely important factor, which influences the clinical outcome of teeth with ...

The performance of pulpectomies in anterior primary teeth in an extremely young and immature population is a critical issue because, in addition to safety and aesthetics, the root filling material also requires efficacy ...

Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of different of low level laser (LLL) protocols on induced-oral mucositis by 5-fluoracil (5-FU) in hamsters. Introduction: The oral mucositis is a ordinary ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of occlusal alterations with articulation disorders and tongue positioning alterations. This cross-sectional study used a sample of 547 mixed-dentition children aged ...

Apical periodontitis is an evolution of pulpal necrosis, characterized by bone resorption in the apical region of a tooth. There are diverse methods for diagnosing and monitoring these lesions, being periapical radiographs ...