A Digital Workflow for Virtual Articulator Mounting Using Face Scan and Facebow Capture: A Proof-of-Concept.

This article introduces a digital technique for virtual articulator mounting by employing the scan of a facebow worn by the patient as a virtual reference. The digital technique enables the transfer of the maxillary arch orientation relative to the cranial base into a CAD-CAM environment (Ceramill Mind; AmannGirrbach), without the need for ionizing radiation or identification of facial landmarks. By digitally aligning the intraoral scans of the dental arches (Trios 4; 3Shape) with a 3D facial scan and the scanned facebow in position (Artex; AmannGirrbach), clinicians can reproduce the cranium-to-maxilla spatial relationship accurately and intuitively.

Impaction of Deciduous and Permanent Teeth Related to Local Obstacles: A Retrospective Study of 10 Years of Institutional Experience.

: Dental eruption pathways could be influenced by several factors, both general and local, with different prevalence and morbidity. This study aims to report our experience of pediatric impacted teeth due to local factors, with the exclusion of the third molars, illustrating their prevalence, diagnostic and therapeutic pathways, and treatment outcomes. : The inclusion criteria were minor age (<18 years) and the presence of impacted teeth due to a local cause, excluding wisdom teeth.

Endometriosis-Associated Periodontal Disease: A Large Cohort Perspective Study.

Objective: Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent gynecological disease affecting millions of women worldwide. Besides its well-established impact on reproductive health, emerging evidence suggests a potential association between endometriosis and periodontal disease. The present study discusses the interplay between the two diseases, exploring shared immunopathological mechanisms, including chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and immune system modulation.

Lymphangioma circumscriptum of the tongue in paediatric patients: a clinic-pathological and immunohistochemical study with high-tech protocol and comprehensive literature analysis.

Purpose: Vascular anomalies (VAs) are a heterogeneous group of congenital disorders characterized by variable clinical presentation, biological behaviour, and therapeutic response. The classification system developed by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) is currently the global standard, categorizing VAs based on histopathological features, hemodynamic, and clinical progression. Lymphatic malformations (LMs), including Lymphangioma Circumscriptum (LC)-a localized and often superficial variant-are stratified into macrocystic, microcystic, or mixed subtypes.

Peri-Implant Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC): Clinicopathological Features and Staging Issues.

Eighty-five percent of peri-implant malignancies are oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs), and most of them are misdiagnosed as peri-implantitis because of their clinical and radiological presentation; few studies have focused on addressing and solving the diagnostic issues related to peri-implant OSCCs. The study aimed to describe the clinicopathological features of peri-implant OSCCs and to report the staging issues related to the diagnosis of these lesions. This retrospective cohort study included patients who received a diagnosis of and treatment for peri-implant OSCCs at the Unit of Dentistry of the "Aldo Moro" University of Bari (Italy) from 2018 to 2024.

Infection Mimicking an Odontogenic Abscess: Report of a Pediatric Case with Relevant Literature Analysis.

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are saprophytes of both soil and water that may cause infection with a high risk of dissemination, mainly in immunocompromised patients. Most NTM infections occur in the lungs, while uncommon localizations are the skin, soft tissues, musculoskeletal apparatus, and lymphatic system. The possible relationship between NTM infections and dental procedures is still unclear.

Immediate Loading of Implants-Supported Fixed Partial Prostheses in Posterior Regions: A Systematic Review.

: Modern dentistry strives to achieve increasingly less invasive procedures as the ultimate therapeutic goal. The careful selection of suitable candidates for immediate dental implants can offer an opportunity to reduce treatment time, lower the relative costs and improve overall patient satisfaction. : A systematic search was conducted in March 2025, without any time restrictions, in Medline, Pubmed and Web of Science databases.

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Minor Salivary Glands Diagnosed by High-Definition Ultrasound and Fine-Needle Aspiration: A Milan System-Based Retrospective Study.

: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common malignant tumor of the minor salivary glands, often affecting the hard palate. Preoperative diagnosis and surgical planning are challenging due to anatomical complexity and limitations in sampling, generally obtained by fine-needle aspiration (FNA). This study retrospectively evaluated the diagnostic and therapeutic performance of a high-definition ultrasound (HDUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology/biopsy (FNAC/FNAB) protocol in diagnosing intraoral MEC, based on the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology (MSRSGC), with the relative clinical outcomes.

Exposed Necrotic Bone in a Head and Neck Cancer Patient: Report of a Diagnostic Challenge.

The current study aims to show the diagnostic challenge of mandibular exposed necrotic bone in a patient with locally aggressive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip and carrying risk factors for osteoradionecrosis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws. In March 2023, an 80-year-old ex-farmer male patient complaining of feeding difficulty showed a 3 cm area of exposed bone in the left region of the mandible. In July 2020, the patient underwent an incisional biopsy of a lower labial cutaneous keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma, which developed within actinic cheilitis.

Utilization of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Oral Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

The physiological process of wound healing is a complex and dynamic series of events that aims to restore damaged tissues to their original structure and function. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), an autologous blood-derived product, is characterized by a high concentration of platelets suspended in a small volume of plasma, along with a complete array of coagulation factors at physiological concentrations. Beyond platelets, PRP contains a significant quantity of bioactive growth factors, such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), all of which are crucial mediators of tissue repair and osteogenesis.

Odontogenic Myxoma Associated to Unerupted Mandibular Molar in a Pediatric Patient: A New Case Description with Comprehensive Literature Analysis.

: Odontogenic tumors in pediatric patients are uncommon; among all, the intraosseous occurrence of odontogenic myxoma is very rare, accounting for almost 8.5-11.6% of all odontogenic tumors in children.

Diagnostic Challenges of Traumatic Ulcerative Granuloma with Stromal Eosinophilia in the Hard Palate.

Traumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia (TUGSE) is a benign lesion that may arise from the oral mucosa consisting in an ulcerative lesion usually localized in the tongue or cheek. Palate localization is very rare. /: The aim of this study is to describe a case of TUGSE occurring in the hard palate of an 83 y.

The Role and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Dental Implant Planning: A Systematic Review.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing dentistry, offering new opportunities to improve the precision and efficiency of implantology. This literature review aims to evaluate the current evidence on the use of AI in implant planning assessment. The analysis was conducted through PubMed and Scopus search engines, using a combination of relevant keywords, including "artificial intelligence implantology", "AI implant planning", "AI dental implant", and "implantology artificial intelligence".

Gingival Cyst of the Adult: A Case Description with a Relevant Literature Analysis.

Gingival cysts of the adult are rare and benign odontogenic lesions of the oral cavity, accounting for almost 0.3% of all odontogenic cysts. Their differential diagnosis is still challenging for surgeons as it includes other gingival inflammatory or non-inflammatory lesions and peripheral odontogenic tumors.

Could MRONJ Be Related to Osimertinib Monotherapy in Lung Cancer Patients after Denosumab Suspension?

Background: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws is the most frequent complication in patients treated or in therapy with antiresorptive/antiangiogenetic drugs. The list of medications possibly related to MRONJ onset is constantly growing; we aimed to report on a third-generation epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (Osimertinib) as possibly responsible for bilateral maxillary necrosis onset in the herein-described case.

Methods: In June 2023, an oncologic patient with two different maxillary bone exposures was referred to our attention.

A Comparative Analysis of Post-Retraction Changes in Gingival Height after Conventional and Surgical Gingival Displacement: Rotary Curettage, Diode and Er:YAG Laser Troughing.

The aim of the current article is to analyze and compare post-retraction gingival height changes resulting from six different types of gingival-displacement methods, encompassing both conventional and surgical approaches. The study involved a comparative analysis of 263 teeth (consisting of 128 front teeth, 69 premolars, and 66 molars) from 23 patients. For the investigation, three classic retraction methods were utilized, namely the single-cord technique, retraction paste Expasyl, and retraction paste Astringent.

Targeted Diode Laser Therapy for Oral and Perioral Capillary-Venous Malformation in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Study.

Background: This study describes the management protocol for capillary-venous malformations in pediatric patients and reports the epidemiology of diagnosed and treated cases at the Unit of Odontostomatology of the Aldo Moro University of Bari from 2014 to 2022.

Methods: The authors classified the intraoral and perioral capillary-venous malformations by superficial diameter (<1 cm, 1-3 cm, >3 cm) and ultrasonographical depth extension (≤5 mm, >5 mm). All patients underwent pulsed-mode diode laser transmucosal photocoagulation (8-12 W/cm); those with malformations that were wide (>3 cm) and deep (>5 mm) received intralesional photocoagulation, too (13 W/cm).

Osteoma of the Jaw as First Clinical Sign of Gardner's Syndrome: The Experience of Two Italian Centers and Review.

Gardner's syndrome (GS) is a combination of polyposis, osteomas, fibromas, and sebaceous cysts. The aim of the study is to highlight whether maxillofacial osteoma could represent an early detection symptom of GS. Patients with suspected osteoma of the jaw underwent genetic and radiographical examinations.

Metastatic Lung Cancer to the Head and Neck: A Clinico-Pathological Study on 21 Cases with Narrative Review of the Literature.

Metastases from lung cancer to the oral cavity and to the head and neck generally are very infrequent and usually manifest in advanced stages of the disease. Even more rarely, they are the first sign of an unknown metastatic disease. Nevertheless, their occurrence always represents a challenging situation both for clinicians, in the management of very unusual lesions, and for pathologists, in the recognition of the primary site.

Clinical Outcomes of Monolithic Zirconia Crowns on Posterior Natural Abutments Performed by Final Year Dental Medicine Students: A Prospective Study with a 5-Year Follow-Up.

The conventional metal-ceramic is still considered the gold standard in fixed prosthetics especially in terms of longevity. Among alternative materials used, Monolithic Zirconia has shown the capability to reconcile excellent biomechanical properties with acceptable aesthetic performance and to overcome several inconveniences related to veneer restorations. This study aims to clinically evaluate Monolithic Zirconia prosthetic crowns on natural abutments in the posterior sectors, performed by final-year dental medicine students (undoubtedly with less experience in the management of such material) by the standardized California Dental Association score system evaluation, to better understand the viability of Monolithic Zirconia.

Relationship between oral lesions and severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in intensive care unit patients.

Objective: Oral lesions received increased attention as likely new signs or secondary manifestations of COVID-19. Therefore, we clinically examined oral cavity of patients with COVID-19 and investigated oral lesions and patient comorbidities as possible risk factors of COVID-19 disease outcome.

Methods: From January to March 2022, a prospective study was conducted by recruiting all COVID-19 patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and Respiratory Intensive Care Unit of Maxi-Emergencies Hospital in Bari, Italy.