Knowledge, attitudes and practices of orthodontists regarding orthodontic treatment of traumatized teeth: a systematic review.

Purpose: To assess the global status of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of orthodontists regarding the orthodontic treatment of traumatized teeth.

Methods: An a priori protocol was developed and registered (PROSPERO, CRD42022342038). The literature search based on the Population, Intervention, Comparator, and Outcome (PICO) elements of the research question was developed and conducted electronically in PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library, up to 31st August 2024.

Accuracy and reliability of magnetic resonance imaging in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-ionizing imaging technique. Using MRI in dentistry may potentially lower the general radiation dose of the examined population, provided MRI can replace various radiation-based images. Furthermore, novel MRI imaging modalities for three-dimensional and two-dimensional cephalometrics have recently been developed for orthodontic diagnosis.

Risk of pulp necrosis and related complications in the permanent anterior teeth with lateral luxation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the evidence related to the occurrence of pulp necrosis and related complications in permanent anterior teeth with lateral luxation. It was envisaged to address the ambiguity related to the recommendation for pulp extirpation in teeth with mature root apex. An a priori protocol was formulated as per the best practices of evidence-based medicine and registered in PROSPERO.

Development of patient-specific finite element model for study of composite dental implants.

Traumatic dental injuries can occur due to various reasons such as accidents, sports injuries, fights, falls, and others. These injuries can affect the teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues, and can range from minor chips and cracks to severe fractures, dislocations, and avulsions (when the tooth is completely knocked out of the socket). The most common way to address this is by replacing affected teeth with dental implants.

Effectiveness of various methods of educating children and adolescents for the maintenance of oral health: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Background: School-based oral health education has emerged as one of the most effective methods to instill a positive attitude toward oral health in children.

Aim: This systematic review (SR) aimed to assess the effectiveness of different methods of oral health education in children and adolescents.

Design: Systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, LILACS, Scopus, and EMBASE on January 29, 2023.

Comparative assessment of scientific reach and utilization of the International Association of Dental Traumatology 2020 guidelines: An altmetric and citation analysis.

Background/aim: The updated version of the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines was published online in May 2020 in the form of four papers. They are extensively used in dental trauma education in textbooks, undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and clinical workshops. Hence, this study aimed to assess the impact, global scientific reach, and utilization of these guidelines through altmetric and citation analysis.

Evidence Mapping and Quality Analysis of Systematic Reviews on Various Aspects Related to Cleft Lip and Palate.

Background: Management of cleft lip and palate is interdisciplinary. An evidence-mapping approach was envisaged to highlight the existing gaps in this field, using only the highest level of evidence.

Objectives: To conduct evidence mapping and quality analysis of systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to any aspect of cleft lip and palate.

Risk factors associated with traumatic dental injuries in individuals with special healthcare needs-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background/aim: Individuals with special healthcare needs (SHCN) are more likely to sustain traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) due to distinct risk factors. The aim of this review was to assess various risk factors associated with TDIs in individuals with SHCN.

Materials And Methods: The protocol was designed according to the recommendations of the Cochrane-handbook, Joanna Briggs Institute, and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022357422).

Prevalence of sports-related traumatic orofacial and dental injuries in Asian countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: The head and face, due to their prominent positions, are at risk of intentional and unintentional injuries in the majority of competitive sports. There are regional preferences for sports and differences in infrastructural facilities. The majority of the recommendations for sports have been based on the studies conducted in the western world.

Global status of knowledge of parents for emergency management of traumatic dental injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Research Protocol: The protocol was developed as per the recommendations of the Cochrane-handbook and PRISMA and was registered in PROSPERO.

Literature Search: Search was performed by using MeSH-Terms and keywords in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Sciences, Lilacs, and Cochrane databases and gray literature sources 15th July 2022. There were no limits regarding the year of publication and language.

Does dental trauma have impact on the oral health-related quality of life of children and adolescents?

Research Question: Does dental trauma have impact on the oral health-related quality of life of children and adolescents?

Research Protocol: Protocol was designed as per the best practices of evidence-based medicine, guidelines for umbrella reviews and registered in PROSPERO.

Literature Search: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Sciences and Lilacs were searched for studies meeting the inclusion criteria from start of databases to 15th July 2021. Grey literature and registries of systematic review protocols were also searched.

How Informative Is YouTube Regarding Feeding in Infants with Cleft Lip and Palate?

Objective: To assess the characteristics of popular videos on YouTube about the feeding of infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP) and analyze the adequacy of information provided by them.

Design: A cross-sectional design was used.

Methods: YouTube was systematically searched for consecutive relevant videos about the feeding of infants with CLP, using predefined keyword combinations, without any limitations on language or duration.

Global Trends in Knowledge, Attitude, and Awareness of Orthodontists Regarding the Management of Patients with Cleft lip and/or Palate: A Systematic Review.

The aim of the present systematic review was to assess the trends in knowledge, attitude, awareness, and practice among orthodontists regarding the management of patients with cleft lip and/or palate. An protocol was developed as per the best practices of evidence-based medicine and registered in Prospero (CRD42022306107). The literature search was conducted electronically, using MeSH-terms, keywords, and Boolean-operators "AND" and "OR" in different combinations in multiple databases and screening of titles and abstracts followed by full-text evaluation was performed.

How far have we come? A historic scoping review of dental traumatology literature.

The status of the protocols used for the management of dental trauma (DT) in the eighteenth and early nineteenth-century is largely unknown. The end of World War II saw a tremendous resurgence of high quality research and the development of codes of ethics and publishing. The aim of this scoping review was to analyse articles related to aspects of DT published before 1945 in the English language.

Sources of support and Conflicts of interests.

The aim of this letter to the editor was to highlight the importance of adding sources of support and conflicts of interests in the published articles so that they are adequately analysed for their quality by using AMSTAR-2 tool.

An effective method to summarise the outcomes of questionnaire-based studies in systematic reviews.

With an increased number of questionnaire-based knowledge, attitude, practice and other types of studies, there is a need to perform evidence-based research in such designs as well. The systematic reviews (SR) and meta-analyses (MA) of the questionnaire-based studies are difficult to conduct and summarise due to the wide variations in the questions included in each of them. The presentation of these reviews often leads to ambiguous conclusions, and meta-analysis is not possible due to wide heterogeneity.

Comparative evaluation of fragment reattachment protocols for the management of teeth with crown-root fractures.

Background/aim: A crown-root fracture is a fracture of both the crown and the root of a tooth. The International Association of Dental Traumatology (2020) guidelines recommended fragment reattachment and stabilization of loose fragments as an immediate management protocol for uncomplicated crown-root fractures. However, the lack of evidence and unpredictability make it a less popular treatment option.

Success of medicaments and techniques for pulpotomy of primary teeth: An overview of systematic reviews.

Background: Pulpotomy is an effective, vital pulp therapy procedure for caries-affected or traumatized primary teeth. Though its efficacy is widely accepted, the superiority of medicaments and techniques remains debatable.

Aim: The aims of this review were to compare the success rates of various pulpotomy medicaments or techniques, assess the methodological quality of reviews, and grade the level of evidence for each comparison.

'CARE compliance' of case reports published in Dental Traumatology in the past two decades: A bibliometric analysis.

Background/aims: The journal Dental Traumatology (DT) is one of the best resources in the field of dental traumatology. It has always encouraged publication of case reports of good quality. The CARE statement (2011) was developed for uniform and transparent reporting of cases in medical sciences.

Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Assessment of Maxillary Sinus Characteristics in Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the maxillary sinus characteristics of patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). The study included manuscripts which met the following criteria: (1) study of individuals with CLP in any age group or gender and (2) study of individuals in whom assessment of maxillary sinus characteristics had been done by cone-beam computed tomography. Studies with (1) individuals having special health-care needs and (2) individuals with any syndrome affecting the development of the head and neck were excluded.

Parental response to the feeding behavior problems in children with cleft lip and palate: A systematic review.

Objective: To assess and analyze the global status of parental responses to feeding problems in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) and to provide recommendations for future research.

Design: A priori protocol was formulated according to PRISMA guidelines and registered. The predefined search strategy was used in established search engines up to July 27, 2020 without any restriction of language or year of publication.