Publications

Digital technologies are reshaping dental implantology, with dynamic navigation and robotic systems offering high implant placement accuracy within clinically acceptable error ranges, the latter often achieving slightly higher accuracy. These systems enhance surgical accuracy and minimise trauma; however, high costs, extended preparation time, steep learning curves and uncertain patient acceptance limit their widespread adoption. This review ...

The introduction and advancement of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Google Gemini, present both opportunities and challenges for peer review in dental research. In this article, we propose a framework to inform the discourse on the responsible use of LLMs in dental peer review. We conducted a cross-sectional review of peer review policies from the top 50 dental journals, based on their 2024 Journal Impact Factor, to ...

UNLABELLED: As primary colonizers of the tooth surface, oral streptococci play a crucial role in dental caries development. Numerous natural compounds, including flavonoids, are emerging as promising agents for inhibiting dental biofilm formation without compromising bacterial viability, underscoring their potential in non-bactericidal antibiofilm strategies. This study investigated the effects and mechanism of action of the unmodified plant ...

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the influence of different dental implant materials within the exomass on the image quality in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Five pig jaws were scanned using four CBCT devices, first without any dental implants, followed by scans with three dental implants of the same material-pure titanium, titanium-zirconium alloy, and zirconium dioxide. Two fields of view (FOVs) were used for each device ...

The aim of this study was to retrospectively summarize all occupational incidents involving sharp objects, including needlestick injuries and scalpel blade cuts, reported among dental personnel and dental students at the University Center for Dental Medicine Basel (UZB) over a 5-year period, from 2019 to 2023. These incidents were documented by the UZB Human Resources Department. The information recorded included the two groups (dental ...

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to identify, compile, and report the technical specifications of current and historical intraoral digital radiographic systems and recommend standardised reporting practices for production companies. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comprehensive report was prepared on 150 intraoral digital radiographic systems, comprising 105 sensor-based (70%) and 45 phosphor storage plate (PSP)-based systems (30%). Technical ...

Dental implant therapy is a widely used clinical procedure for restoring missing teeth in patients. Zirconia implants were introduced as an alternative to titanium implants due to their excellent biocompatibility and esthetic properties. The nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signalling pathway is responsible for multiple aspects of innate and adaptive immune functions and serves as a significant and crucial mediator of inflammatory processes. The ...

OBJECTIVES: Diagnostic imaging is crucial for implant dentistry. This review provides an up-to-date perspective on the application of digital diagnostic imaging in implant dentistry. METHODS: Electronic searches were conducted in PubMed focusing on the question 'when (and why) do we need diagnostic imaging in implant dentistry?' The search results were summarised to identify different applications of digital diagnostic imaging in implant ...