Association between neutrophil-percentage-to-albumin ratio and periodontitis: insights from a population-based study.

Background: Periodontal diseases, characterized by the loss of tooth-supporting structures, are highly prevalent in the general population. The Neutrophil-Percentage-To-Albumin Ratio (NPAR) has been identified as a promising biomarker for systemic inflammation, but its relationship with periodontal disease has not been thoroughly investigated. Despite growing interest in its role in other chronic conditions, the specific connection between NPAR and periodontal disease remains underexplored and requires further examination to understand its potential clinical applications.

Association between oral microbiome and depression: A population-based study.

Objective: Depression is a global mental health issue, particularly affecting adolescents and young adults. While the role of gut microbiota in depression has been extensively studied, the influence of the oral microbiome remains underexplored. Recent studies suggest that the oral microbiome may affect systemic and brain health through the oral-brain axis.

Masticatory function and cognition in older adults: A population-based study.

Statement Of Problem: The relationship between masticatory function based on paired teeth-functional tooth units (FTUs) and cognition has yet to be evaluated and reported in a nationally representative sample.

Purpose: The purpose of this population-based study was to investigate the association between masticatory function measured by FTUs and cognition in individuals aged 60 and older using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014.

Material And Methods: Data from NHANES 2011-2014 were used.

Air Pollution and Oral Health: An Overall Insight From Genetic Causality.

Background: A growing body of epidemiological data consistently links air pollution to various adverse health outcomes. However, the potential connection between air pollution and the risk of oral diseases remains underexplored.

Methods: This study utilized a two-sample Mendelian randomization approach to assess the causal relationship between air pollution and oral diseases.

Reamer-scraping and implant-pushing technique for transcrestal sinus floor elevation.

Transcrestal maxillary sinus floor elevation is an effective method to solve the problem of insufficient bone height in the posterior maxillary region. However, current methods, such as osteotome sinus floor elevation, cushioned grind-out technique, Smart Drill technique, etc., require specialized surgical tool boxes.

Accuracy evaluation of a universal dental implant guide for simulating implantation in posterior area on dental molds.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the accuracy of self-developed universal implant guide (SDG), 3D printed digital guide (DG), and free hand (FH) simulated implantation in the posterior tooth area of dental models.

Methods: Ten junior dentists were selected to place three implants in the 35, 37, and 46 tooth sites of the mandibular models (35, 36, 37, and 46 missing teeth) by using SDG, DG, and FH, and the process was repeated again to take the average value. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to evaluate the global coronal deviation, global apical deviation, depth deviation, and angular deviation between the actual position and preoperative planned position.

IL-6 Inhibitor Tocilizumab Reduces Bone Resorption Around Implants with Bacterial Infection During Osseointegration: A Pilot Study in Rabbits.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of interleukin-6 (IL-6) inhibitor (tocilizumab) on bacterial infection-associated bone resorption around implants during osseointegration in rabbits.

Materials And Methods: At total of 24 male, 9-monthold New Zealand white rabbits were included, and their two mandibular anterior teeth were extracted. Three months after extraction, 24 one-piece Dentium implants (Ø 2.