Academic Articles & Research Papers

Analysis of the cephalometric pattern of Brazilian achondroplastic adult subjects

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the position of the cranial base, maxilla, and mandible of Brazilian achondroplastic adult subjects through cephalometric measurements of the cranio-dento-facial complex, and to compare the res...

The Relationship between Exercise and Salivary Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review

Salivary content has been reported as a potential biomarker for oxidative stress assessments especially in context of exercise-induced oxidative stress. This systematic review following PRISMA guidelines aimed to evaluate the effects of phy...

Targeting ferroptosis to rescue osteogenic differentiation in BRONJ-affected jawbone mesenchymal stem cells: the role of miR-145-3p and exosome-mediated therapy

Abstract Background Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a severe, therapy-refractory condition driven by ferroptotic disruption of jawbone-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) biology. We dissect this mechanism to va...

Determination of orthodontic bracket and tooth adaptation using an X-ray micro-computer tomography scanner

The determination of the orthodontic brackets’ adaptation to the curvatures of teeth is a difficult topic to study. The complexity arise due to the different designs of their fitting surfaces, margins and curvatures of orthodontic brackets....

Design, motions, capabilities, and applications of quadruped robots: a comprehensive review

Robots are becoming integral to society and industries due to their enormous advantages. Among the various categories of mobile robots, including wheeled robot, tracked robot, and legged robots, the latter stands out as a better choice for ...

Microenvironment‐adaptive nanodecoy synergizes bacterial eradication, inflammation alleviation, and immunomodulation in promoting biofilm‐associated diabetic chronic wound healing cascade

Abstract The presence of bacterial biofilms and the occurrence of excessive inflammatory response greatly imped the healing process of chronic wounds in diabetic patients. However, effective strategies to simultaneously address these issues...

Evaluation of the accuracy of ChatGPT-4 and Gemini’s responses to the World Dental Federation’s frequently asked questions on oral health

Abstract Background The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced considerable growth in recent years, with the advent of technologies that are transforming a range of industries, including healthcare and dentistry. Large langua...

Ethical principles in dental healthcare: Relevance in the current technological era of artificial intelligence

In the current technological era, dental practitioners are faced with various ethical challenges, highlighting the importance of bioethics in this healthcare discipline. The rise of artificial intelligence has recently sparked a debate rega...

Risk factor assessments of temporomandibular disorders via machine learning

Abstract This study aimed to use artificial intelligence to determine whether biological and psychosocial factors, such as stress, socioeconomic status, and working conditions, were major risk factors for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)....

Artificial intelligence in orthodontics