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Oral Diseases and Clinical Dentistry

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 6044

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Prof. Dr. Liliana Sachelarie

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Department of Biophysics, Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, Apollonia University of Iasi, 700511 Iași, Romania
Interests: materials mechanical properties; mechanical behavior of materials; dental materials
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Dear Colleagues,

We are thrilled to announce a new Special Issue entitled "Oral Diseases and Clinical Dentistry" in the Journal of Applied Sciences. This Special Issue aims to delve into the comprehensive landscape of oral health, encompassing the study of oral diseases and advancements in clinical dentistry practices. Oral health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, and this Special Issue provides a platform for researchers, clinicians, and experts to share their research, insights, and developments in the field of oral diseases and clinical dentistry.

Interdisciplinary applications related to oral diseases and clinical dentistry are also of interest.

Scope and Topics: This Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives, covering a diverse range of topics related to oral diseases and clinical dentistry. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  • Oral disease etiology and prevention: Insights into the causes, risk factors, and strategies used to prevent oral diseases.
  • Diagnostic methods: Advancements in oral disease detection, imaging, and diagnostic tools.
  • Periodontal health: Studies on periodontal diseases, treatment approaches, and maintenance.
  • Endodontics: Advances in root canal treatment, pulp therapy, and endodontic materials.
  • Oral surgery and maxillofacial disorders: Surgical interventions for oral and maxillofacial pathologies.
  • Prosthodontics: Innovations in dental prosthetics, including implants and aesthetic restorations.
  • Orthodontics: Progress in orthodontic treatments and alignment techniques.
  • Oral cancer and pathology: Research on oral cancer, precancerous lesions, and histopathological analyses.
  • Pediatric dentistry: Focus on oral health in children, preventive strategies, and pediatric treatments.
  • Geriatric dentistry: Oral health challenges and care for the elderly population.

Prof. Dr. Liliana Sachelarie
Guest Editor

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Orofacial Muscle Strength and Associated Potential Factors in Healthy Korean Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
by Da-Som Lee, Ji-Youn Kim and Jun-Seon Choi
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(22), 10560; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142210560 - 15 Nov 2024
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Most previous studies on orofacial muscle strength have focused on older adults with conditions associated with sensorimotor deficits, such as stroke. However, the modifiable oral health factors that directly impact orofacial muscle strength and swallowing ability in healthy older adults remain unexplored. This [...] Read more.
Most previous studies on orofacial muscle strength have focused on older adults with conditions associated with sensorimotor deficits, such as stroke. However, the modifiable oral health factors that directly impact orofacial muscle strength and swallowing ability in healthy older adults remain unexplored. This pilot study explored the potential factors associated with orofacial muscle strength, particularly oral health conditions, in 70 healthy adults aged ≥65 years living independently without any diseases that cause dysphagia or sensorimotor deficits. The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) was used to assess orofacial muscle strength (tongue elevation, and cheek and lip compression). Statistical analyses were conducted using an independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multivariate linear regression. In the final regression models after adjustment, older age and fewer remaining teeth were significantly associated with reduced tongue and cheek strengths (p < 0.05). Socio-demographic factors, such as age, and oral health conditions, such as discomfort in pronunciation or mastication due to oral problems, poor self-rated oral health, and reduced salivary flow, were associated with tongue, cheek, and lip muscle strengths (p < 0.05). Early active oral health interventions can help prevent a decline in orofacial muscle strength in healthy older adults. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Oral Diseases and Clinical Dentistry)
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Correlation of Parental and Child Dental Plaque Levels: A Clinical Study
by Sergio Mazzoleni, Andrea Zuccon, Sara De Matteo, Roberta Gaia Parcianello, Riccardo Favero, Riccardo Ludovichetti, Giulia Malvicini and Francesco Saverio Ludovichetti
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(22), 10448; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142210448 - 13 Nov 2024
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Objective: This clinical study aimed to explore the correlation between dental plaque levels in parents and their children. Specifically, the study examined differences in plaque correlation between mother–child and father–child pairs and evaluated the role of parental education in influencing children’s oral hygiene [...] Read more.
Objective: This clinical study aimed to explore the correlation between dental plaque levels in parents and their children. Specifically, the study examined differences in plaque correlation between mother–child and father–child pairs and evaluated the role of parental education in influencing children’s oral hygiene practices. Materials and Methods: A total of 196 subjects were recruited, comprising 49 mother–child and 49 father–child pairs, with children aged 6 to 15 years. Dental plaque was assessed using the O’Leary Plaque Control Record, applying a liquid plaque discloser and explorer. The plaque index was calculated as the percentage of dental surfaces with visible plaque relative to the total surfaces examined. Results: The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between the parental plaque index (IP_PARENTS) and the children’s plaque index (IP_CHILD) (p < 0.001), indicating a strong relationship. While the father’s plaque index (ID_PARENTS(FATHER)) showed a marginally positive effect on IP_CHILD (p = 0.0589), the interaction between father identification and IP_PARENTS had a significant negative impact (p = 0.0344), suggesting that paternal influence on children’s plaque levels may vary. The model accounted for 28% of the variability in IP_CHILD (pseudo R2 = 0.2758). Conclusions: The analysis demonstrated a significant association between parental and child plaque levels, with minor differences observed between maternal and paternal influence. No significant effects were found for the age or gender of the children. Overall, increased plaque levels in parents were associated with higher plaque levels in their children, with slight variations depending on the parent’s role. Full article
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The Importance of Boundary Conditions and Failure Criterion in Finite Element Analysis Accuracy—A Comparative Assessment of Periodontal Ligament Biomechanical Behavior
by Radu-Andrei Moga, Cristian Doru Olteanu and Ada Gabriela Delean
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(8), 3370; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14083370 - 17 Apr 2024
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(1) Background: Herein, finite element analysis (FEA) of the periodontal ligament (PDL) was used to assess differences between Tresca (T-non-homogenous) and Von Mises (VM-homogenous) criterion, by simulating a 0–8 mm periodontal breakdown under five orthodontic movements (extrusion, intrusion, rotation, tipping, and translation) and [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Herein, finite element analysis (FEA) of the periodontal ligament (PDL) was used to assess differences between Tresca (T-non-homogenous) and Von Mises (VM-homogenous) criterion, by simulating a 0–8 mm periodontal breakdown under five orthodontic movements (extrusion, intrusion, rotation, tipping, and translation) and three loads (0.6, 1.2, and 2.4 N). Additionally, we addressed the issues of proper boundary condition selection for more than 1 N loads and correlated the results with the maximum hydrostatic pressure (MHP) and available knowledge, evaluating ischemic and resorptive risks for more than 1 N orthodontic loads. (2) Methods: Eighty-one models of the second lower premolar (nine patients) with intact and 1–8 mm reduced periodontia were created. The assumed boundary conditions were isotropy, homogeneity, and linear elasticity. A total of 486 FEA simulations were performed in Abaqus. (3) Results: Both criteria displayed similar qualitative results, with T being quantitatively 15% higher and better suited. The assumed boundary conditions seem to be correct up to 2.4 N of the applied load. (4) Conclusions: Both criteria displayed constant deformations and displacements manifested in the same areas independently of the load’s amount, the only difference being their intensity (doubling—1.2 N; quadrupling—2.4 N). Moreover, 2.4 N seems safe for intact periodontium, while, after a 4 mm loss (seen as the reference point), a load of more than 1 N seems to have significant ischemic and resorptive risks. Full article
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Evaluation of Periodontal Status and Oral Health Habits with Continual Dental Support for Young Patients with Hemophilia
by Mariko Kametani, Tatsuya Akitomo, Momoko Usuda, Satoru Kusaka, Yuria Asao, Masashi Nakano, Yuko Iwamoto, Meiko Tachikake, Masashi Ogawa, Ami Kaneki, Taku Nishimura, Noriko Niizato, Chieko Mitsuhata, Katsuyuki Kozai and Ryota Nomura
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 1349; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14041349 - 6 Feb 2024
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Hemophilia is a congenital disorder associated with impaired blood clotting. Routine dental intervention to prevent oral bleeding in patients with hemophilia is considered important, but its effectiveness remains unknown. In the present study, we evaluated the effect of continual dental support on periodontal [...] Read more.
Hemophilia is a congenital disorder associated with impaired blood clotting. Routine dental intervention to prevent oral bleeding in patients with hemophilia is considered important, but its effectiveness remains unknown. In the present study, we evaluated the effect of continual dental support on periodontal status and oral health habits in young patients with hemophilia. Of the 168 young patients with hemophilia who visited our clinic for 5 years, we selected subjects who had visited annually since 2015 and were in the mixed and permanent dentitions. To evaluate the periodontal status of these subjects, Community Periodontal Index (CPI) values in the molars and anterior teeth were measured. In addition, a questionnaire regarding oral health habits, including floss use, frequency of brushing by parents, and attending a family dentist, was administered to the subjects and their parents. In the patients with mixed dentition, the CPI values for the upper right molars and lower left central incisor decreased significantly in later years compared with the first year (p < 0.05). In the patients with permanent dentition, only one year recorded a significant decrease in CPI values compared with the first year (p < 0.05), localized in the upper right molars. The results of the questionnaire revealed that continual dental support improved dental floss use and the frequency of brushing by parents only in the mixed dentition group. Furthermore, these oral health habits significantly affected CPI values only in the mixed dentition group (p < 0.01). These results suggest that continual dental support improves the periodontal condition and oral health habits of hemophilic patients, especially those with mixed dentition. Full article
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Iatrogenic Incidents in Primary Molar Pulpectomy: A Case Series Report and Literature Review
by Yeo Won Lim, Yong Kwon Chae, Ko Eun Lee, Ok Hyung Nam, Hyo-Seol Lee, Sung Chul Choi and Mi Sun Kim
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(19), 11008; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131911008 - 6 Oct 2023
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Pulpectomy is a common treatment for severe carious lesions in primary molars. Care should be taken during pulpectomy of the primary teeth for successive permanent teeth. This case series report aimed to describe the cases of three patients who experienced excessive extrusion of [...] Read more.
Pulpectomy is a common treatment for severe carious lesions in primary molars. Care should be taken during pulpectomy of the primary teeth for successive permanent teeth. This case series report aimed to describe the cases of three patients who experienced excessive extrusion of canal filling materials and file separation during primary molar pulpectomy. The presence of separated files or excessive overfilling materials observed around successive permanent tooth germs leads to underdevelopment and may trigger cystic changes owing to abscess formation. The most important aspect is to preserve the unerupted successive developing permanent tooth. Therefore, clinicians should consider the anatomy of the primary molars prior to endodontic treatment, be careful when manipulating instruments during pulpectomy, provide appropriate treatment if iatrogenic incidents occur during endodontic treatment, and perform close follow-up to ensure the successful development and eruption of subsequent permanent teeth. Full article
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