Happiness is a multidimensional construct of a subjective measurement, which is defined as "the degree to which a person evaluates his/her overall quality of life as favorable", and it is also determined by personal ...

The caries detection is an essential topic in the curriculum of graduation courses in Dentistry, since establishing the diagnosis is essential for the correct clinical decision making. However, many factors can influence ...

This randomized double-blind parallel clinical trial evaluated the effect of a rapid treatment protocol of low-level laser therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorder, myofascial pain and mouth opening limitation. ...

The aim of the study was to verify the influence of surface treatments on the bond strength of anatomic posts to a self-adhesive resin cement. For the push-out test, 80 bovine teeth were treated endodontically. After 24 ...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the thickness of the cortical bone located in the buccal (maxilla and mandible) and palatine (maxilla) interradicular space of the region between the first permanent molars and ...

The attention and organization of dental services to the needs of the population helps reduce the inequities. Previous studies have demonstrated that there is an association between dental attendance and oral health-related ...

Lately, oral health inequalities studies have approached a new perspective. In this perspective, patient-reported health outcomes, such as oral health self-perception and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), have ...

To evaluate the correlation between dental plaque formation and gingival parameters in individuals with periodontal history who perform high standard oral hygiene at different intervals. Forty-two individuals with a ...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ultrasonic activation (UA) of three endodontic sealers on the bond strength to root dentin and root canal filling quality. Ninety-six bovine incisors were selected. ...

Invasive dental treatment has been associated with positive self-perception of health and better dental condition. However, there is no evidence on the relationship between non-invasive treatment and oral health related ...