The Effect of Early Orthodontic Treatment on Long-Term Stability of Class II Malocclusions.

Background: Class II malocclusions are a common dental issue characterized by the misalignment of the upper and lower teeth. Early orthodontic treatment is often considered to correct these malocclusions, but its long-term effectiveness remains unclear. Materials and Methods: In this study, we examined the impact of early orthodontic treatment on the long-term stability of Class II malocclusions. We conducted a retrospective analysis of dental records from a sample of 150 patients who had received early orthodontic treatment for Class II malocclusions. The treatment involved braces and other orthodontic appliances. We compared their dental measurements before and after treatment, with a follow-up period of 5 years. Results: Our analysis revealed that the early orthodontic treatment led to a significant improvement in the alignment of upper and lower teeth, as indicated by a reduction in the overjet (the horizontal distance between upper and lower incisors). The mean overjet reduction was 3.2 millimeters. Furthermore, the Angle's Class II molar relationship was corrected in 80% of the cases. Conclusion: Early orthodontic treatment for Class II malocclusions demonstrated positive long-term stability, as evidenced by a reduction in overjet and improvement in molar relationships.

Guided Endodontic Surgery: A Narrative Review.

Background and objectives: Endodontic surgery has evolved over the last two decades. The use of state-of-the-art guided endodontic surgical procedures produces a predictable outcome in the healing of lesions of endodontic origin. The main objective of this review paper is to define and characterize guided surgical endodontics as well as its benefits and drawbacks by reviewing the most recent relevant scientific literature. Methods: A literature search was conducted using multiple databases comprising of MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE, and Web of Science. The terms used for the search were 'guided endodontics', 'surgical endodontics', and 'endodontic microsurgery'. Results: In total, 1152 articles were obtained from the analysis of the databases. Unrelated articles from the available full text of 388 articles were excluded. A total of 45 studies were finally included in the review. Conclusions: Surgical-guided endodontics is a relatively new area of study that is still maturing. It has many applications such as root canal access and localization, microsurgical endodontics, endodontic retreatment, and glass fiber post removal. Additionally, it does not matter how experienced the operator is; the procedure can be completed for the patient in less time and provides greater accuracy and safety than conventional endodontics.

Exploring an Association between Body Mass Index and Oral Health-A Scoping Review.

BACKGROUND: Basal metabolic index (BMI) is a unique anthropometric indicator used to define the relative amount of body fat on an individual's frame. There are many diseases and conditions associated with obesity and underweight. Recent research trials suggest that there is a significant association between oral health indicators and BMI as both are attributed to common risk factors such as dietary, genetic, socioeconomic, and lifestyle issues. OBJECTIVES: The main objective of this review paper is to emphasize the association between BMI and oral health with available literature evidence. METHODOLOGY: A literature search was conducted using multiple databases comprising of MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE, and Web of Science. The terms used for the search were "body mass index", "periodontitis", "dental caries", and "tooth loss". RESULTS: In total, 2839 articles were obtained from the analysis of the databases. Unrelated articles from the available full text of 1135 articles were excluded. The main reasons for excluding the articles were: they were dietary guidelines and policy statements. A total of 66 studies were finally included in the review. CONCLUSION: The presence of dental caries, periodontitis and tooth loss may be associated with a higher BMI or obesity, whereas, improved oral health might be associated with lower BMI. Promoting general and oral health should be a hand in hand feature, as common risk factors can be embattled.