Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Dec · PMID 41332404
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With the increasing demand for dental aesthetic outcomes, techniques for composite resin restoration intended for anterior teeth have been widely applied due to their minimally invasive and superior esthetic performance....With the increasing demand for dental aesthetic outcomes, techniques for composite resin restoration intended for anterior teeth have been widely applied due to their minimally invasive and superior esthetic performance. Despite promising short-term outcomes, the long-term prognosis of anterior resin restorations remains challenging. Frequently reported complications include restoration fractures and decoloration. Material selection, operative procedures, and patient-related factors can affect the long-term outcomes of restorations. This review aims to systematically analyze the long-term clinical performance of resin restorations in anterior teeth. The key factors influencing treatment efficacy are also investigated. The findings are expected to provide a basis for optimizing clinical strategies in procedures for anterior composite resin restoration.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Dec · PMID 41332403
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The accidental displacement of tooth roots into the mandibular canal is a serious complication during tooth extractions in oral and maxillofacial surgery, often resulting in direct damage to the structural and functional...The accidental displacement of tooth roots into the mandibular canal is a serious complication during tooth extractions in oral and maxillofacial surgery, often resulting in direct damage to the structural and functional integrity of the inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle (IANB). This article reviews the anatomical features of the mandibular canal, the IANB, and adjacent tooth roots; identifies high-risk factors and anatomically vulnerable sites for root displacement; and outlines the clinical manifestations and radiographic characteristics of intraoperative root intrusion into the mandibular canal. Furthermore, management principles, surgical approaches and techniques, inferior alveolar nerve injury treatment, and prognostic considerations are discussed. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive clinical reference for improving surgical outcomes, and reducing postoperative complications.
Zhang X, Wan Z, Wei S
… +6 more, Yu F, Cao N, Cao L, Wu H, Guo S, Wei H
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Dec · PMID 41332402
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OBJECTIVES: To explore the related risk factors of early failure of simple taper retentive implants, and to provide theoretical guidance for clinical work. METHODS: Collect cases of patients who visited the Department of...OBJECTIVES: To explore the related risk factors of early failure of simple taper retentive implants, and to provide theoretical guidance for clinical work. METHODS: Collect cases of patients who visited the Department of Stomatology of the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from January 2021 to June 2024, received simple taper retentive implants, and had complete medical records. Taking the implants as the unit, analyze the influence of patient-related factors (gender, age, smoking history, hypertension history, diabetes history), implant-related factors (implant length, implant diameter, implant surface treatment), and surgical-related factors (implant site, implant timing, simultaneous maxillary sinus floor elevation, simultaneous bone augmentation) on the early failure of implants. Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis were adopted to explore the potential risk factors for early failure of simple taper retentive implants. RESULTS: A total of 3,533 simple taper retentive from 1,681 patients were included during the study period. Among them, 53 implants from 49 patients experienced early failure, with an early failure rate of 2.9% at the patient le-vel and 1.5% at the implant level. Multivariate analysis revealed that smoking (OR=2.148, =0.021), the anterior mandibular region (OR=3.669, =0.006), and the posterior maxillary region (OR=2.191, =0.033) were risk factors for early failure of simple taper retentive implants. In the univariate analysis, simultaneous maxillary sinus floor elevation had a higher risk of early failure, but this effects was no longer significant in the multivariate analysis (>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Smoking, the anterior mandibular region, and the posterior maxillary region are risk factors for the early failure of simple taper retentive implants, and could be comprehensively considered in the preoperative treatment plan.
Yang Y, Li X, Shang X
… +5 more, Shan S, Li W, Qin Q, Wang Y, Zhao Y
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Dec · PMID 41332401
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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the accuracy of a self-developed extraoral scanning system based on four-camera stereophotogrammetric technology in the acquisition of three-dimensional positional information on dental implants a...OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the accuracy of a self-developed extraoral scanning system based on four-camera stereophotogrammetric technology in the acquisition of three-dimensional positional information on dental implants and conduct a comparative study involving an intraoral scanning system. METHODS: With the use of an edentulous jaw model with implants, extraoral (experimental group) and intraoral (control group) scanning systems were employed to obtain STL (Standard Tessellation Language) datasets containing three-dimensional morphological and positional information on scan bodies. In addition, a dental model scanner was used to obtain reference data. The three-dimensional morphological, linear, and angular deviations between groups and reference data were analyzed using Geomagic Wrap 2021 software to compare trueness and precision. RESULTS: The extraoral scanning system demonstrated superior trueness in three-dimensional morphological, linear, and angular deviations compared with the intraoral scanning system, with statistically significant differences (<0.001). The extraoral scanning system also showed a higher precision in three-dimensional morphological deviation (<0.001). As the number of implants increased, the extraoral scanning system exhibited increased three-dimensional morphological and linear deviations (<0.001) but maintained a stable angular deviation. The intraoral scanning system displayed significant increases in three-dimensional morphological, linear, and angular deviations with the increase in the number of implants (<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The stereophotogrammetry-based extraoral scanning system outperforms intraoral scanning system in terms of the accuracy for multi-unit implant positioning and provides a novel approach for attaining a fully digital workflow for implant rehabilitation in edentulous jaws.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Dec · PMID 41332400
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Immediate implant-supported fixed restoration in edentulous jaws demonstrates a success rate comparable to that of conventional implant restoration. However, this approach still presents a certain degree of technique sen...Immediate implant-supported fixed restoration in edentulous jaws demonstrates a success rate comparable to that of conventional implant restoration. However, this approach still presents a certain degree of technique sensitivity. In the field of immediate implant-supported fixed restoration in dentistry, a repeatable and stable jaw relation is the prerequisite for the design and fabrication of prostheses. It also reduces chairside denture placement and occlusal adjustment time and lowers the risk of occlusion-related complications. For patients with terminal dentition, the precise transfer of jaw relation following full-arch implantation serves as the fundamental basis for implant-supported occlusal reconstruction and functional restoration. This process is also a key research focus and challenge in the area of implant-supported occlusal rehabilitation. This review summarizes the procedures and methods for determining and transferring jaw relation in immediate implant-supported fixed restoration. It aims to serve as a basis for clinical decision making in implant-supported fixed restorations for terminal dentition patients.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Dec · PMID 41332399
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In recent years, digital bone harvesting and grafting technology in dental implantology has emerged as a cutting-edge advancement in the field of oral medicine, gaining widespread application in the treatment of complex...In recent years, digital bone harvesting and grafting technology in dental implantology has emerged as a cutting-edge advancement in the field of oral medicine, gaining widespread application in the treatment of complex bone defect cases. By integrating digital imaging, virtual design, and precise surgical guidance, this technology has significantly enhanced the success rate of dental implants and improved patient outcomes. However, the rapid development of this technology has also highlighted the lack of standardized clinical protocols, necessitating the establishment of unified guidelines through expert consensus. This article provides a detailed overview of the development process of the group standard Clinical Protocol for Bone Harvesting and Grafting under Digital Guidance in Oral Implantology and offers an in-depth interpretation of its key components, aiming to serve as a valuable reference for clinical practice and academic research.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Dec · PMID 41332398
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Long-term dental implant stability is governed by the synergistic regulation of multiple factors, with occlusal parameters and marginal bone loss (MBL) progression being of paramount importance. Progressive MBL undermine...Long-term dental implant stability is governed by the synergistic regulation of multiple factors, with occlusal parameters and marginal bone loss (MBL) progression being of paramount importance. Progressive MBL undermines mechanical retention, predisposing implants to micromotion and jeopardizing their long-term survival. Accumulating evidence has revealed that homeostatic occlusion imbalance, characterized by excessive occlusal loading, aberrant occlusal contacts, and dysfunctional guidance, significantly increases the incidence of peri-implant bone loss, thereby disrupting biomechanical homeostasis. Therefore, this manuscript delineates the mechanistic role of steady-state occlusal imbalance in driving peri-implant MBL and proposes a homeostatic occlusion-based strategy for preventing and controlling such bone loss, aiming to enhance the long-term stability of dental implants.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159336
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Foreign bodies in the tongue are rare in clinical practice. Accurate localization and appropriate surgical path selection are essential to reduce surgical risk and postoperative complications. This paper reports a case i...Foreign bodies in the tongue are rare in clinical practice. Accurate localization and appropriate surgical path selection are essential to reduce surgical risk and postoperative complications. This paper reports a case in which the fishbone foreign body at the base of tongue was removed using a translingual ventral approach aided with imaging localization.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159335
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Tooth resorption is the degradation of dental hard tissue due to the continuous action of odontoclasts. External cervical resorption refers to the cervical resorption of a tooth due to destruction and/or defects of the p...Tooth resorption is the degradation of dental hard tissue due to the continuous action of odontoclasts. External cervical resorption refers to the cervical resorption of a tooth due to destruction and/or defects of the periodontal ligament or subepithelial cementum. In this paper, we report a case of maxillary central incisor with external cervical resorption after dental trauma and orthodontic treatment. The resorption site and morphology of the affected tooth were thoroughly analyzed by cone beam computed tomography prior to the operation. Dental operating microscope and layered external repair with composite resin and bioceramics ensured a perfect restoration of the resorption, and the vital pulp was preserved. The 6-year follow-up indicated a favorable treatment effect.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159334
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OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the impact of glutathione S-transferase (GST) on the environmental adaptability of (). METHODS: A GST knockout strain ΔgsT was constructed. Transcriptomic sequencing was perfor...OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the impact of glutathione S-transferase (GST) on the environmental adaptability of (). METHODS: A GST knockout strain ΔgsT was constructed. Transcriptomic sequencing was performed to analyze the gene expression differences between the wild-type UA159 and its GST knockout strain ΔgsT. Comprehensive functional assessments, including acid tolerance assays, hydrogen peroxide challenge assays, nutrient limitation growth assays, and fluorescence in situ hybridization, were conducted to evaluate the acid tolerance, antioxidant stress resistance, growth kinetics, and interspecies competitive ability of ΔgsT within plaque biofilms. RESULTS: Compared with the wild-type , 198 genes in ΔgsT were significantly differentially expressed and enriched in pathways related to metabolism, stress response, and energy homeostasis. The survival rate of ΔgsT in acid tolerance assays was markedly reduced (<0.01). After 15 min of hydrogen peroxide challenge, the survival rate of ΔgsT decreased to 38.12% (wild type, 71.75%). Under nutrient-limiting conditions, ΔgsT exhibited a significantly lower final OD value than the wild-type strain (<0.05). In the biofilm competition assays, the proportion of ΔgsT in the mixed biofilm (8.50%) was significantly lower than that of the wild type (16.89%) (<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: GST enhances the acid resistance, oxidative stress tolerance, and nutrient adaptation of by regulating metabolism-related and stress response-related genes.
Huang R, Zeng X, Jiang L
… +3 more, Zhang L, Zhu J, He F
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159333
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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the filling effects of three biomaterial root canal sealers [iRoot SP, C-Root SP, and GuttaFlow Bioseal (GFB)] by using Micro-CT. METHODS: Sixty single-canal detached premolars we...OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the filling effects of three biomaterial root canal sealers [iRoot SP, C-Root SP, and GuttaFlow Bioseal (GFB)] by using Micro-CT. METHODS: Sixty single-canal detached premolars were selected. After crown amputation, their uniform working length was set at 12 mm and prepared to a 06 taper 30# with M3 nickel-titanium file. The samples were randomly divided into six groups with different sealers and obturation techniques: iRoot SP+single-cone technique (SC), C-Root SP+SC, GFB+SC, iRoot SP+single cone-mediated ultrasonic technique (SU), C-Root SP+SU, and GFB+SU. Samples were scanned by Micro-CT, and the total and segmented filling rates were calculated with Mimics 22.0 software after 3D reconstruction. RESULTS: The overall filling rate of the three biomaterial root canal sealers was higher than 90%. The overall and coronal third and middle third segment filling rate of groups iRoot SP+SC, C-Root SP+SC was higher than that of group GFB+SC (<0.01), with no significant difference between groups iRoot SP+SC and C-Root SP+SC (>0.05). On the apical third, no significant difference was found among each group (>0.05). The overall and segment filling rate of groups iRoot SP+SU and C-Root SP+SU was higher than that of GFB+SU (<0.01), with no significant difference between groups iRoot SP+SU and C-Root SP+SU (>0.05). The filling rate of the apical 1/3 of group C-Root+SC was lower than that of group C-Root+SU (<0.01), and the filling rate of the coronal 1/3 of group GFB+SC was higher than that in the GFB+SU (<0.01). Nevertheless, no significant difference was found in other filling rate of two obturation techniques (>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The overall filling rate of the three biomaterial root canal sealers using SC and SU are satisfactory. iRoot SP and C-Root SP have similar filling rates, which are significantly higher than that of GFB. C-Root SP combined with SU technique can improve the filling quality of the root apical.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159332
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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of ginsenoside Rb3 on experimental periodontitis and bone resorption in rats. METHODS: Male SD rats were randomly divided into a control group,...OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of ginsenoside Rb3 on experimental periodontitis and bone resorption in rats. METHODS: Male SD rats were randomly divided into a control group, a ligation group, an Rb3 group, and a doxycycline (Dox) group for experiments. A periodontitis model was established by ligating the maxillary second molar, and samples were collected after 3 weeks of drug treatment. Micro-CT assessment of alveolar bone resorption was performed, and hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe pathological changes in periodontal and visceral tissues. Tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining was applied to detect the formation of osteoclasts in periodontal tissues, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was adopted to detect the serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, immunoglobulin (Ig)M, and IgG. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was employed to detect the expression of factors related to gingival inflammation and osteoclast formation. Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect phospho-extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK) expression. experiments were conducted by pretreating RAW264.7 cells with drugs and adding lipopolysaccharides (LPS) stimulation from (). IL-1β and IL-6 mRNA expression was detected by qPCR, and Western blot was used to detect the effect of Rb3 on the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) signaling pathway. RESULTS: Compared with the control group, the ligation group showed significant periodontitis and bone resorption. Compared with the ligation group, the Rb3 group showed a decrease in alveolar bone resorption and osteoclast formation; p-ERK/ERK ratio, IL-1β, IL-6, and nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFATc1) mRNA levels and downstream gene expression in periodontal tissues; serum IL-6, IL-8, IgG, and IgM levels. Rb3 reduced IL-8 and IL-1β mRNA expression levels and p-ERK/ERK and p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK ratios in RAW264.7 cells induced by LPS stimulation. CONCLUSIONS: Rb3 inhibits inflammation and bone resorption in experimental periodontitis in rats. Compared with Dox, Rb3 has better effects in inhibiting pro-inflammatory factors and osteoclast gene expression and may exert anti-inflammatory effects by activating the MAPK signaling pathway.
Guo M, Zhang T, Huang J
… +3 more, Huang X, Zheng Y, Zhang L
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159331
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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore the potential target and molecular mechanism of Eclipta prostrata L-Ligustrum Lucidum Ait (EPL-LLA) in the treatment of periodontitis by using network pharmacology and molecular do...OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore the potential target and molecular mechanism of Eclipta prostrata L-Ligustrum Lucidum Ait (EPL-LLA) in the treatment of periodontitis by using network pharmacology and molecular docking technology, and to explore its biocompatibility, regulatory effects on inflammatory factors, and antioxidant acti-vity through experiments. METHODS: The active components and potential targets of EPL-LLA were screened and predicted through a variety of databases, and the intersection of EPL-LLA and periodontitis targets was selected. The protein interaction network (PPI) was analyzed by the string platform. The Metascape database was used for gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. The active ingredients from the top 6 degrees were docked with the core targets, and the results of binding energy were visualized. An cell model was established to evaluate the biocompatibility, modulation of inflammatory factors, and antioxidative effects of EPL-LLA through cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and 2',7'-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) fluorescent probe assays. RESULTS: Screening revealed 13 active components in EPL corresponding to 220 potential targets, 10 active components in LLA corresponding to 283 potential targets, and 1 643 periodontitis-related targets, with 91 shared targets among the three. GO analysis of the shared targets yielded 5 271 entries, while KEGG enrichment analysis indicated involvement in 253 signaling pathways. Molecular docking confirmed stable binding between the top 6 active components and core targets. CCK-8 assays demonstrated good biocompatibility of EPL-LLA at concentrations 0.02 mg/mL (<0.05). qRT-PCR showed that EPL-LLA reduced the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory factors in macrophages stimulated by lipopolysaccharide while upregulating anti-inflammatory factor mRNA expression (<0.05). DCFH-DA fluorescence probe assays confirmed the reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging capacity of EPL-LLA (<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: EPL-LLA may treat periodontitis through multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway mechanisms, providing a theoretical basis for further research on its therapeutic potential.
Li X, Lu Y, Yang Y
… +3 more, Wen A, Wang Y, Zhao Y
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159330
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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the influence of the dimensional stability of 3D printed resin master model on the replication accuracy of implant replicas. METHODS: Ten digital impressions of patients underg...OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the influence of the dimensional stability of 3D printed resin master model on the replication accuracy of implant replicas. METHODS: Ten digital impressions of patients undergoing continuous crowns or fixed bridge restoration supported by two implants were obtained, and resin models with implant replicas were 3D printed. Scanning rods were fixed on the replicas 3, 7, and 14 days after printing. The 3D, linear, and angular deviations of the scanning rods at different times were analyzed through Geomagic Wrap 2021 software. RESULTS: The position of the replicas shifted mesiolingually, in the same direction as the shrinkage of the model. From day 7 onward, the 3D, distance linear, and angular deviations of the replicas (scanning rod) significantly increased compared with those on the 3rd day (<0.05). On the 14th day, the changes were even more pronounced, with the above deviations showing statistical significance (<0.05) compared with those for the 3-day and 7-day groups. No statistical difference in height linear deviation was observed among the groups. CONCLUSIONS: The insufficient dimensional stability of 3D printed resin models can lead to changes in the relative position and angle of the replicas, thereby affecting the accuracy of the replicas in recreating the implant's position. Complete manufacturing of prosthesis is recommended within 7 days after the model is printed.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159329
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OBJECTIVES: Color doppler flow imaging (CDFI) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) were utilized to evaluate changes in mucosal vascular parameters and the osteogenic effects following guided bone regeneration (GBR)...OBJECTIVES: Color doppler flow imaging (CDFI) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) were utilized to evaluate changes in mucosal vascular parameters and the osteogenic effects following guided bone regeneration (GBR) in the maxillary anterior region using trapezoidal or modified triangular flaps. METHODS: Patients undergoing single maxillary anterior dental implant surgery with GBR were randomly allocated into two groups: a trapezoidal flap group and a modified triangular flap group. After GBR surgery, the mucosal vascular parameters at the surgical site were assessed at various time intervals (preoperative, 2 h, 1 and 3 days, and 1, 2, and 4 weeks postoperative) using CDFI. In addition, the effects of bone augmentation were evaluated through the analysis of CBCT images obtained preoperatively, 2 h, and 6 months postoperative. RESULTS: The buccal mucosa in the edentulous area had a lower blood flow rate than the corresponding tooth in the same jaw, and the difference was statistically significant (<0.001). The mucosal blood flow rate in the surgical area increased compared with that in the preoperative period. The peak flow rate was recorded at 2 weeks postoperatively and then decreased to levels comparable to those of the reference tooth. A statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups (<0.05). The buccal alveolar ridge width of the implant platform was reduced by (1.3±0.9) mm in the trapezoidal flap group and (0.9±0.7) mm in the modified triangular flap group, respectively, at 6 months postoperatively, compared with 2 h postoperative. The buccal alveolar ridge width of the 5 mm from the implant platform was reduced by (0.9±0.6) mm and (0.3±0.6) mm, respectively. The buccal alveolar ridge width of the 10 mm from the implant platform was reduced by (0.6±0.8) mm and (0.2±0.6) mm, respectively. The height of the alveolar ridge was reduced by (1.9±1.4 ) mm and (1.4±1.3) mm. The change in graft volume was (136±78 ) mm and (114±85) mm. However, the differences between the two groups were not statistically significant (>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: When a tooth is missing, blood flow to the buccal mucosa on the side of the missing tooth is reduced. The modified triangular flap group demonstrated superior microcirculation of blood flow in the operative area after GBR of the maxillary anterior teeth. Trapezoidal and modified triangular flaps achieved the anticipated bone augmentation during bone augmentation surgery in the maxillary anterior region, with no considerable effect on the changes in alveolar bone size parameters.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159328
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OBJECTIVES: To compare the clinical effects of concentrated growth factor (CGF) membrane and Bio-Gide collagen membrane, combined with Bio-Oss sticky bone respectively in alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) of maxillary...OBJECTIVES: To compare the clinical effects of concentrated growth factor (CGF) membrane and Bio-Gide collagen membrane, combined with Bio-Oss sticky bone respectively in alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) of maxillary anterior teeth. METHODS: Thirty patients who needed alveolar ridge preservation after maxillary anterior tooth extraction were selected and randomly assigned to the Bio-Gide group and the CGF group. In both groups, the extraction sockets were tightly filled with the Bio-Oss sticky bone. In the Bio-Gide group used Bio-Gide collagen membrane to cover the upper edge of the Bio-Oss sticky bone and closed the wound. The CGF group, the CGF membrane was covered on the upper edge of the Bio-Oss sticky bone and the wound was closed. The soft tissue wound healing status at 10 days after ARP, the changes in alveolar ridge height and width immediately after ARP and at 6 months after ARP, and the doctor-patient satisfaction at 6 months after ARP were compared and evaluated between the two groups. RESULTS: At 6 months after ARP, there was no statistically significant difference in the changes of alveolar bone width and height between the two groups (>0.05). However, the CGF group showed better performance in soft tissue healing after ARP and doctor-patient satisfaction, and the differences were statistically significant (<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Compared with the Bio-Gide collagen membrane, the combined application of CGF membrane and Bio-Oss sticky bone can lead to better soft tissue healing after ARP of maxillary anterior teeth and higher doctor-patient satisfaction, showing obvious advantages in ARP of maxillary anterior teeth.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159327
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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore the biological functions and clinical value of mothers against decapentaplegic homolog (SMAD) 7 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) through bioinformatics analysis and...OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore the biological functions and clinical value of mothers against decapentaplegic homolog (SMAD) 7 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) through bioinformatics analysis and basic experiments. METHODS: The expression of SMAD7 in HNSCC in public databases was studied. Western blot was used to detect the expression of SMAD7 in HNSCC cell lines and normal epithelial cells. The SMAD7 highly expressed HNSCC cell line HSC-4 was silenced, and CCK-8, Transwell assays, and cell scratch experiments were conducted to study the effect of SMAD7 on the biological functions of HSC-4 cells. HNSCC expression profile data were obtained from UCSC xena, and genes related to SMAD7 were selected for gene ontology and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes gene enrichment analysis, construction of a co-expression gene interaction network, and screening of related cell signaling pathways. Western blot was used to detect the expression changes of proteins in the related cell signaling pathways in HNSCC cells with silenced SMAD7. cBioPortal was utilized to analyze the mutation rate of the SMAD7 gene, and the MethSurv database was used to analyze the methylation level of the SMAD7 gene and its correlation with prognosis. The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to assess the diagnostic value of SMAD7 for HNSCC. TIMER2.0 was used to analyze the correlation between SMAD7 expression and immune cell infiltration. RESULTS: SMAD7 was highly expressed in HNSCC tumor tissues and some cell lines. Silencing the expression of SMAD7 can significantly inhibit the proliferation, migration, and invasion of cancer cells. Silencing SMAD7 can induce the downregulation of vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1). The bioinformatics analysis showed that the mutation rate of the SMAD7 gene and the methylation level were significantly correlated with the prognosis of patients with HNSCC. The expression of SMAD7 was related to the level of immune cell infiltration in HNSCC. CONCLUSIONS: SMAD7 promotes the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HNSCC cells by regulating the expression of VCAM-1. It may be a potential tumor biomarker and therapeutic target for HNSCC.
Hu Y, Zhang S, Zhang J
… +4 more, Luo H, Li Y, Zhang J, Chen X
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159326
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OBJECTIVES: Calcium silicate (CSO) is modified to give it photothermal antibacterial properties. Its application potential in tooth mineralization and oral antibacterial is evaluated. METHODS: Based on defect-engineering...OBJECTIVES: Calcium silicate (CSO) is modified to give it photothermal antibacterial properties. Its application potential in tooth mineralization and oral antibacterial is evaluated. METHODS: Based on defect-engineering modification strategy, a series of CSO-T samples (CSO-300, CSO-400, CSO-500, CSO-600) was obtained by introducing oxygen vacancy into CSO through thermal reduction using sodium borohydride. The samples were tested using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, ultraviolet near-infrared absorption spectroscopy, and infrared thermography. The powder samples with the best photothermal performance and the most suitable material concentration (CSO-500, 500 μg/mL) were selected for subsequent experiments. High resolution transmission electron microscopy was used to analyze the microstructure and morphology of the sample, and MTT assay and Calcein AM/PI live/dead cell staining were used to evaluate the toxicity and compatibility of the sample to human oral keratinocytes. and were selected for photothermal antibacterial experiments to evaluate their antibacterial performance. SEM, energy dispersive spectrometer, and micro Vickers hardness tester were used to evaluate the ability of materials to induce remineralization of detached teeth. RESULTS: Oxygen vacancies changed the crystal type and lattice spacing of CaSiO, broadened the light-absorption range, and gave it a good photothermal conversion ability in response to near infrared. experiments showed that the modified CaSiO could promote the formation of hydroxyapatite on the tooth surface, thereby promoting the remineralization of teeth and improving the teeth hardness. Moreover, it had photothermal antibacterial properties and no cytotoxicity. CONCLUSIONS: Defect-modified black calcium silicate has multiple functions, such as promoting tooth remineralization and photothermal bacteriostatic. When combined with the infrared luminescent toothbrush, it can simply and effectively treat tooth enamel erosion and oral bacteriostatic diseases caused by the excessive consumption of carbonated beverages and other daily bad living habits. This combination is expected to achieve the synergic treatment effect of tooth remineralization and oral bacteriostatic through daily cleaning is expected.
Geng H, Zhang X, Zhou S
… +6 more, Li N, Liu J, Yuan X, Ning C, Zhang X, Huang W
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159325
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OBJECTIVES: To propose a hypothesis that aloe-emodin may inhibit scar tissue fibrosis through thrombospondin-1(THBS1)-PI3K-Akt pathway. METHODS: By cultivating fibroblasts derived from scar tissue after cleft palate surg...OBJECTIVES: To propose a hypothesis that aloe-emodin may inhibit scar tissue fibrosis through thrombospondin-1(THBS1)-PI3K-Akt pathway. METHODS: By cultivating fibroblasts derived from scar tissue after cleft palate surgery in humans, aloe emodin of different concentrations (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 μmol/L) was added to the cells which activity was detected. At the same time, transcriptome sequencing was performed on scar tissue and cells, and bioinformatics methods were used to explore potential targets and signaling pathways of scar tissue fibrosis. RESULTS: Aloe-emodin had a concentration dependent inhibitory effect on fibroblast proliferation,with the 40 μmol/L concentration group showing the most significant effect. The results of tissue and cell sequencing indicated that differentially expressed genes were significantly enriched in extracellular matrix-receptor interaction pathway, and shared a common differential gene which was THBS1. The ORA analysis results indicated that differentially expressed genes, including THBS1, were significantly enriched in the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS: Aloe emodin may inhibit the PI3K-Akt pathway by downregulating THBS1, thereby reducing the proliferation activity of fibroblasts derived from postoperative palatal scar tissue.
Chen Y, Li J, Wang Y
… +4 more, Li J, Liu J, Zhou Y, Li A
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
· 2025 Oct · PMID 41159324
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Comfortable supragingival scaling uses ultrasonic cleaning with sedation and minimally invasive techniques to minimize the negative emotions of patients and improve patient compliance. At present, there is still much roo...Comfortable supragingival scaling uses ultrasonic cleaning with sedation and minimally invasive techniques to minimize the negative emotions of patients and improve patient compliance. At present, there is still much room for optimization of the environment, equipment, and operation steps for the development of comfortable supragingival scaling. On this basis, the Department of Periodontology, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University proposed a 16-step new model of comfortable supragingival scaling. The new model incorporates adjustments to the previous model concerning the environment, equipment, operational procedures, process links and services, comprising 16 steps for optimization and innovation. Clinical practice has confirmed that the 16-step new model of comfortable supra-gingival scaling can significantly improve patient satisfaction and adherence to medical treatment, and it has good promotional value.