Timothy F. Kosinski

2021 November/December;69(6):5.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2021 November/December;69(6):6-9.

Nathan Dinsbach

2021 November/December;69(6):10-12.

Galal Omami

2021 November/December;69(6):78,80.

2021 November/December;69(6):79.

Juliana Freire-Maia
Luna Chagas Clementino
Paulo Antônio Martins-Júnior
Fernanda Bartolomeo Freire-Maia

In a cross-sectional study, 150 parents or guardians of children and adolescents provided sociodemographic data and answered questions about their interest in receiving oral health education through digital technologies. Most participants expressed interest in receiving information and thought that messages about oral health could improve their daily care at home.  

2021 November/December;69(6):13-17.

Jardel dos Santos Silva
Flávia Cohen-Carneiro
Pollyanna Oliveira Medina
Adriana Correa de Queiroz
Ana Paula Correa de Queiroz Herkrath
Danielson Guedes Pontes

Tooth fragment reattachment was performed for a total of 5 fractured teeth in 4 children aged 8 to 11 years. After a follow-up of 9 months to 4 years, the perceived clinical changes were minor. Four teeth were vital, and 1 tooth had a periapical lesion requiring endodontic treatment. Results of the Oral Health Impact Profile-Aesthetic questionnaire revealed an improvement in the oral health–related quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):18-23.

Paolo J. Fantozzi
Leonardo D’Alessandro
Ahmed S. Sultan
Cira Di Gioia
Gianluca Tenore
Umberto Romeo

This case report describes the treatment of a 75-year-old woman who presented with severe oral lichenoid hypersensitivity reactions secondary to an undiagnosed underlying thymoma. No substantial improvement of the oral conditions was achieved with conventional therapies; however, almost complete resolution of the lesions was achieved following completion of radiation therapy for the thymic mass. 

2021 November/December;69(6):25-28.

Tiago Novaes Pinheiro
Eliandro de Souza Freitas
Milena Gomes Melo Leite
Rachid Pinto Zacarias Filho
Cristiane Cantiga da Silva
Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra

This article reexamines the etiopathogenesis of sialolithiasis based on the interpretation of data reported in the literature and the interpretation of scanning electron microscopic, histopathologic, fluorescence, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic studies of a giant sialolith from a single patient. The authors propose that the triple synergism of microbiota, biofilm, and salivary dynamics plays a fundamental role in the development and intrinsic architecture of sialoliths.

2021 November/December;69(6):29-33.

Terence A. Imbery
Karoline Seekford
Owais Naeem
Charles Janus
Peter C. Moon

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different surface treatments on the microshear bond strength of resin cements to zirconia. Three different resin luting agents were bonded to zirconia blocks pretreated with alumina abrasion (control), tribochemical silicoating, or 1 of 2 adhesive primers. The results suggest that the effects of different surface treatments may be specific for each cement.

2021 November/December;69(6):34-40.

Scott Johnson
Jason Fluckiger
Vijay P. Parashar
Douglas W. Beals
Gina Agostini

A retrospective study identified and categorized incidental findings on 474 limited field of view (LFOV) cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scans. At least 1 incidental finding was detected on 51.5% of scans, and 70.5% of the findings were recommended for referral or additional treatment, indicating that the use of a CBCT system with an LFOV does not diminish the need to conduct a thorough evaluation of the images.  

2021 November/December;69(6):42-45.

Juliana Barros
Shalizeh A. Patel
Michael B. Miller

This case report describes the use of an erbium, chromium-doped: yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser to remove a 3-unit fixed partial denture that required pontic repair. The successful procedure shows that atraumatic debonding of a high-strength ceramic can be predictably performed with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser when appropriate settings are used.

2021 November/December;69(6):46-49.

Marco Aurélio Benini Paschoal
Helenshuane Escorcio Costa
Lourdes Santos-Pinto
Meire Coelho Ferreira

This case report describes the use of a laser to treat hypersensitive teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization. After photobiomodulation therapy, fluoride applications, and placement of restorations, the 11-year-old patient reported a reduction in hypersensitivity and an improved quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):50-53.

Joyce Ferreira Nobre Cavalcante
Maria do Desterro Andrêzza Souza Costa
Jéssica Nobre Cavalcante Fixina
Estéfany Louíse Pereira
Olga Batista Cipriano
Rauhan Gomes de Queiroz
Ana Karina Almeida Rolim
George João Ferreira do Nascimento
Julierme Ferreira Rocha
Elizandra Silva da Penha

The objective of this article is to report a case of congenital epulis in a newborn. During an intraoral examination of a 10-day old neonate, an exophytic lesion was found in the maxillary left alveolar ridge. The patient underwent an excisional biopsy with a 2% lidocaine local anesthetic, and histopathologic examination of the biopsy specimen confirmed the diagnosis. 

2021 November/December;69(6):54-57.

Ahmad Najafi Abrandabadi
Azam Valian
Mehdi Aghajani
Seyedeh Mahsa Sheikh-Al-Eslamian
Seyed Hamzeh Aghaie Kakroudi

An in vitro study assessed the thermal effect of irradiation on the setting time of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cements. The MTA specimens were light cured for 20, 40, or 60 seconds, while the CEM specimens were cured for 60, 90, or 120 seconds. Control specimens of each material underwent no irradiation, but all experimental and control groups had 60 seconds of rest time. The findings showed that light curing can significantly decrease the setting time for MTA and CEM cements. 

2021 November/December;69(6):58-61.

Wagner Ferreira do Nascimento
Guilherme Schmitt de Andrade
João Paulo Mendes Tribst
Eduardo Shigueyuki Uemura
Guilherme de Siqueira Ferreira Anzaloni Saavedra

This article describes a procedure for restoring teeth with a custom 1-piece glass fiber–reinforced post and core fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Because of better adaptation, this endodontic post enables use of a thinner and homogenous cement layer; in addition, it eliminates the need to construct a composite resin core build-up. 

2021 November/December;69(6):64-68.

Beatriz Caio Felipe
Andressa Bolognesi Bachesk
José Henrique Santana Quinto
Ângelo José Pavan

Paracoccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and is endemic in South America. Oral manifestations are often the first clinical sign of infection, but their appearance can vary. This article reports 2 cases of paracoccidioidomycosis and emphasizes the importance of performing detailed clinical examinations to ensure accurate diagnoses.

2021 November/December;69(6):69-73.

Karthik Rajaram Mohan
Mohan Narayanan
Ravikumar P.T.

Dentinogenesis imperfecta type 2 is a rare hereditary dysplasia affecting the dentin. It occurs during the histodifferentiation stage of tooth development. This case report describes the rare anomaly in a 27-year-old woman.

2021 November/December;69(6):74-76.

2024 March/April; 72(2):5.

2024 March/April; 72(2):6-7.

Nathan Dinsbach

2024 March/April; 72(2): 8-10.

Roger A. Solow

2024 March/April; 72(2):11-14.

Toni M. Roucka

2024 March/April; 72(2):15-17.

Mark Donaldson
Jason H. Goodchild

2024 March/April; 72(2):18-22.

2024 March/April; 72(2):74-77.

Tanya M. Gibson

2024 March/April; 72(2):78,80.

2024 March/April; 72(2):79.

Melissa N. Seibert
Joseph L. Gedge
Kraig S. Vandewalle

This study compared the fracture strengths of ceramic overlays fabricated with a delayed dentin sealing (DDS) or immediate dentin sealing (IDS) technique under 1-hour same-day or 2-week multiple-day delivery conditions. Two-way analysis of variance tests revealed no statistically significant differences in fracture strength between the groups based on dentin sealing or delivery time. IDS did not provide a significant increase in the fracture strength of overlay restorations compared with DDS.

2024 March/April; 72(2):23-28.

Shravan V. Thiagarajan
John K. Brooks
Ahmed S. Sultan

The viral disease mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is emerging in countries that have never previously documented the illness. The virus is transmitted via human-to-human contact, and sexual contact is implicated in the spread of the disease. Oral ulcers and perioral papules may be the first evidence of the disease. 

2024 March/April; 72(2):30-38.

Shima Ghasemi 
Farhang Mahboub 
Amirreza Babaloo 
Mahsa Zohdi
Arvin Etemadpour
Neda Yasamineh

This study compared the color stability of temporary restorations fabricated by 3D printing or manual methods (automix bis-acryl or powder-and-liquid polymethyl methacrylate) following immersion in coffee, soft drink, or distilled water for 1 week. The greatest color change was exhibited by specimens in the automix group, and the coffee solution resulted in the greatest color change. 

2024 March/April; 72(2):40-46.

Lina Sharab 
Christopher M. Fanelli 
Galal Omami
Cynthia S. Beeman
James K. Hartsfield, Jr

This study tested the reliability of a modified magnification method for using a single panoramic radiograph to determine whether an impacted maxillary canine is palatally or buccally positioned. The canine-incisor index and vertical zone relative to the contralateral central incisor were significant predictors of buccal vs palatal positioning. 

2024 March/April; 72(2):48-54.

Paula Cristina de Andrade 
Natália Russo Carlos 
Victor Angelo Martins Montalli
Jurandir Antonio Barbosa
Roberta Tarkany Basting

This study compared the influence of different enamel etchants on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets to enamel and the Adhesive Remnant Index after bracket debonding. Specimens etched with phosphoric or glycolic acid had significantly higher shear bond strengths than those etched with ferulic acid, but the phosphoric acid group had significantly more remaining adhesive than the glycolic acid group. 

2024 March/April; 72(2):55-59.

Sean Pierce

This case report documents the use of robotics technology to correct failure of a fixed partial denture and its supporting dentition. After extraction of the failed teeth and implant, new implants were placed with haptic guidance technology, leading to stable implants and a new restoration. The treatment plan was completed in 4.5 months with a single surgical procedure.

2024 March/April; 72(2):60-64.

John K. Brooks 
George C. Kreisheh 
Seung Kee Choi 
Ahmed S. Sultan 
Arash Rostami
Jeffery B. Price

The article reports a novel case of the apparent failure of an implant to undergo osteointegration in the presence of submerged pencil graphite. Practitioners are advised to carefully evaluate proposed implant sites for occult foreign substances. Embedded pencil graphite may promote a foreign body reaction and should be considered in the list of possible factors contributing to dental implant complications.

2024 March/April; 72(2):65-68.

Míria Rafaelli Souza Curinga 
Débora Jidiane da Silva 
Ana Larisse Carneiro Pereira
Nathalia Ramos da Silva
Adriana da Fonte Porto Carreiro

This case report describes the digital work sequence for a rotational path RPD. A virtual survey determined the dual-axis path of insertion and removal, while the framework was fabricated conventionally. The digital planning provided was effective for esthetic and biomechanical analysis, resulting in minimal preparation of the abutment teeth. 

2024 March/April; 72(2):69-73. 

Timothy F. Kosinski

2021 November/December;69(6):5.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2021 November/December;69(6):6-9.

Nathan Dinsbach

2021 November/December;69(6):10-12.

Galal Omami

2021 November/December;69(6):78,80.

2021 November/December;69(6):79.

Juliana Freire-Maia
Luna Chagas Clementino
Paulo Antônio Martins-Júnior
Fernanda Bartolomeo Freire-Maia

In a cross-sectional study, 150 parents or guardians of children and adolescents provided sociodemographic data and answered questions about their interest in receiving oral health education through digital technologies. Most participants expressed interest in receiving information and thought that messages about oral health could improve their daily care at home.  

2021 November/December;69(6):13-17.

Jardel dos Santos Silva
Flávia Cohen-Carneiro
Pollyanna Oliveira Medina
Adriana Correa de Queiroz
Ana Paula Correa de Queiroz Herkrath
Danielson Guedes Pontes

Tooth fragment reattachment was performed for a total of 5 fractured teeth in 4 children aged 8 to 11 years. After a follow-up of 9 months to 4 years, the perceived clinical changes were minor. Four teeth were vital, and 1 tooth had a periapical lesion requiring endodontic treatment. Results of the Oral Health Impact Profile-Aesthetic questionnaire revealed an improvement in the oral health–related quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):18-23.

Paolo J. Fantozzi
Leonardo D’Alessandro
Ahmed S. Sultan
Cira Di Gioia
Gianluca Tenore
Umberto Romeo

This case report describes the treatment of a 75-year-old woman who presented with severe oral lichenoid hypersensitivity reactions secondary to an undiagnosed underlying thymoma. No substantial improvement of the oral conditions was achieved with conventional therapies; however, almost complete resolution of the lesions was achieved following completion of radiation therapy for the thymic mass. 

2021 November/December;69(6):25-28.

Tiago Novaes Pinheiro
Eliandro de Souza Freitas
Milena Gomes Melo Leite
Rachid Pinto Zacarias Filho
Cristiane Cantiga da Silva
Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra

This article reexamines the etiopathogenesis of sialolithiasis based on the interpretation of data reported in the literature and the interpretation of scanning electron microscopic, histopathologic, fluorescence, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic studies of a giant sialolith from a single patient. The authors propose that the triple synergism of microbiota, biofilm, and salivary dynamics plays a fundamental role in the development and intrinsic architecture of sialoliths.

2021 November/December;69(6):29-33.

Terence A. Imbery
Karoline Seekford
Owais Naeem
Charles Janus
Peter C. Moon

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different surface treatments on the microshear bond strength of resin cements to zirconia. Three different resin luting agents were bonded to zirconia blocks pretreated with alumina abrasion (control), tribochemical silicoating, or 1 of 2 adhesive primers. The results suggest that the effects of different surface treatments may be specific for each cement.

2021 November/December;69(6):34-40.

Scott Johnson
Jason Fluckiger
Vijay P. Parashar
Douglas W. Beals
Gina Agostini

A retrospective study identified and categorized incidental findings on 474 limited field of view (LFOV) cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scans. At least 1 incidental finding was detected on 51.5% of scans, and 70.5% of the findings were recommended for referral or additional treatment, indicating that the use of a CBCT system with an LFOV does not diminish the need to conduct a thorough evaluation of the images.  

2021 November/December;69(6):42-45.

Juliana Barros
Shalizeh A. Patel
Michael B. Miller

This case report describes the use of an erbium, chromium-doped: yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser to remove a 3-unit fixed partial denture that required pontic repair. The successful procedure shows that atraumatic debonding of a high-strength ceramic can be predictably performed with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser when appropriate settings are used.

2021 November/December;69(6):46-49.

Marco Aurélio Benini Paschoal
Helenshuane Escorcio Costa
Lourdes Santos-Pinto
Meire Coelho Ferreira

This case report describes the use of a laser to treat hypersensitive teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization. After photobiomodulation therapy, fluoride applications, and placement of restorations, the 11-year-old patient reported a reduction in hypersensitivity and an improved quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):50-53.

Joyce Ferreira Nobre Cavalcante
Maria do Desterro Andrêzza Souza Costa
Jéssica Nobre Cavalcante Fixina
Estéfany Louíse Pereira
Olga Batista Cipriano
Rauhan Gomes de Queiroz
Ana Karina Almeida Rolim
George João Ferreira do Nascimento
Julierme Ferreira Rocha
Elizandra Silva da Penha

The objective of this article is to report a case of congenital epulis in a newborn. During an intraoral examination of a 10-day old neonate, an exophytic lesion was found in the maxillary left alveolar ridge. The patient underwent an excisional biopsy with a 2% lidocaine local anesthetic, and histopathologic examination of the biopsy specimen confirmed the diagnosis. 

2021 November/December;69(6):54-57.

Ahmad Najafi Abrandabadi
Azam Valian
Mehdi Aghajani
Seyedeh Mahsa Sheikh-Al-Eslamian
Seyed Hamzeh Aghaie Kakroudi

An in vitro study assessed the thermal effect of irradiation on the setting time of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cements. The MTA specimens were light cured for 20, 40, or 60 seconds, while the CEM specimens were cured for 60, 90, or 120 seconds. Control specimens of each material underwent no irradiation, but all experimental and control groups had 60 seconds of rest time. The findings showed that light curing can significantly decrease the setting time for MTA and CEM cements. 

2021 November/December;69(6):58-61.

Wagner Ferreira do Nascimento
Guilherme Schmitt de Andrade
João Paulo Mendes Tribst
Eduardo Shigueyuki Uemura
Guilherme de Siqueira Ferreira Anzaloni Saavedra

This article describes a procedure for restoring teeth with a custom 1-piece glass fiber–reinforced post and core fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Because of better adaptation, this endodontic post enables use of a thinner and homogenous cement layer; in addition, it eliminates the need to construct a composite resin core build-up. 

2021 November/December;69(6):64-68.

Beatriz Caio Felipe
Andressa Bolognesi Bachesk
José Henrique Santana Quinto
Ângelo José Pavan

Paracoccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and is endemic in South America. Oral manifestations are often the first clinical sign of infection, but their appearance can vary. This article reports 2 cases of paracoccidioidomycosis and emphasizes the importance of performing detailed clinical examinations to ensure accurate diagnoses.

2021 November/December;69(6):69-73.

Karthik Rajaram Mohan
Mohan Narayanan
Ravikumar P.T.

Dentinogenesis imperfecta type 2 is a rare hereditary dysplasia affecting the dentin. It occurs during the histodifferentiation stage of tooth development. This case report describes the rare anomaly in a 27-year-old woman.

2021 November/December;69(6):74-76.

Timothy F. Kosinski

2021 November/December;69(6):5.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2021 November/December;69(6):6-9.

Nathan Dinsbach

2021 November/December;69(6):10-12.

Galal Omami

2021 November/December;69(6):78,80.

2021 November/December;69(6):79.

Juliana Freire-Maia
Luna Chagas Clementino
Paulo Antônio Martins-Júnior
Fernanda Bartolomeo Freire-Maia

In a cross-sectional study, 150 parents or guardians of children and adolescents provided sociodemographic data and answered questions about their interest in receiving oral health education through digital technologies. Most participants expressed interest in receiving information and thought that messages about oral health could improve their daily care at home.  

2021 November/December;69(6):13-17.

Jardel dos Santos Silva
Flávia Cohen-Carneiro
Pollyanna Oliveira Medina
Adriana Correa de Queiroz
Ana Paula Correa de Queiroz Herkrath
Danielson Guedes Pontes

Tooth fragment reattachment was performed for a total of 5 fractured teeth in 4 children aged 8 to 11 years. After a follow-up of 9 months to 4 years, the perceived clinical changes were minor. Four teeth were vital, and 1 tooth had a periapical lesion requiring endodontic treatment. Results of the Oral Health Impact Profile-Aesthetic questionnaire revealed an improvement in the oral health–related quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):18-23.

Paolo J. Fantozzi
Leonardo D’Alessandro
Ahmed S. Sultan
Cira Di Gioia
Gianluca Tenore
Umberto Romeo

This case report describes the treatment of a 75-year-old woman who presented with severe oral lichenoid hypersensitivity reactions secondary to an undiagnosed underlying thymoma. No substantial improvement of the oral conditions was achieved with conventional therapies; however, almost complete resolution of the lesions was achieved following completion of radiation therapy for the thymic mass. 

2021 November/December;69(6):25-28.

Tiago Novaes Pinheiro
Eliandro de Souza Freitas
Milena Gomes Melo Leite
Rachid Pinto Zacarias Filho
Cristiane Cantiga da Silva
Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra

This article reexamines the etiopathogenesis of sialolithiasis based on the interpretation of data reported in the literature and the interpretation of scanning electron microscopic, histopathologic, fluorescence, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic studies of a giant sialolith from a single patient. The authors propose that the triple synergism of microbiota, biofilm, and salivary dynamics plays a fundamental role in the development and intrinsic architecture of sialoliths.

2021 November/December;69(6):29-33.

Terence A. Imbery
Karoline Seekford
Owais Naeem
Charles Janus
Peter C. Moon

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different surface treatments on the microshear bond strength of resin cements to zirconia. Three different resin luting agents were bonded to zirconia blocks pretreated with alumina abrasion (control), tribochemical silicoating, or 1 of 2 adhesive primers. The results suggest that the effects of different surface treatments may be specific for each cement.

2021 November/December;69(6):34-40.

Scott Johnson
Jason Fluckiger
Vijay P. Parashar
Douglas W. Beals
Gina Agostini

A retrospective study identified and categorized incidental findings on 474 limited field of view (LFOV) cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scans. At least 1 incidental finding was detected on 51.5% of scans, and 70.5% of the findings were recommended for referral or additional treatment, indicating that the use of a CBCT system with an LFOV does not diminish the need to conduct a thorough evaluation of the images.  

2021 November/December;69(6):42-45.

Juliana Barros
Shalizeh A. Patel
Michael B. Miller

This case report describes the use of an erbium, chromium-doped: yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser to remove a 3-unit fixed partial denture that required pontic repair. The successful procedure shows that atraumatic debonding of a high-strength ceramic can be predictably performed with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser when appropriate settings are used.

2021 November/December;69(6):46-49.

Marco Aurélio Benini Paschoal
Helenshuane Escorcio Costa
Lourdes Santos-Pinto
Meire Coelho Ferreira

This case report describes the use of a laser to treat hypersensitive teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization. After photobiomodulation therapy, fluoride applications, and placement of restorations, the 11-year-old patient reported a reduction in hypersensitivity and an improved quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):50-53.

Joyce Ferreira Nobre Cavalcante
Maria do Desterro Andrêzza Souza Costa
Jéssica Nobre Cavalcante Fixina
Estéfany Louíse Pereira
Olga Batista Cipriano
Rauhan Gomes de Queiroz
Ana Karina Almeida Rolim
George João Ferreira do Nascimento
Julierme Ferreira Rocha
Elizandra Silva da Penha

The objective of this article is to report a case of congenital epulis in a newborn. During an intraoral examination of a 10-day old neonate, an exophytic lesion was found in the maxillary left alveolar ridge. The patient underwent an excisional biopsy with a 2% lidocaine local anesthetic, and histopathologic examination of the biopsy specimen confirmed the diagnosis. 

2021 November/December;69(6):54-57.

Ahmad Najafi Abrandabadi
Azam Valian
Mehdi Aghajani
Seyedeh Mahsa Sheikh-Al-Eslamian
Seyed Hamzeh Aghaie Kakroudi

An in vitro study assessed the thermal effect of irradiation on the setting time of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cements. The MTA specimens were light cured for 20, 40, or 60 seconds, while the CEM specimens were cured for 60, 90, or 120 seconds. Control specimens of each material underwent no irradiation, but all experimental and control groups had 60 seconds of rest time. The findings showed that light curing can significantly decrease the setting time for MTA and CEM cements. 

2021 November/December;69(6):58-61.

Wagner Ferreira do Nascimento
Guilherme Schmitt de Andrade
João Paulo Mendes Tribst
Eduardo Shigueyuki Uemura
Guilherme de Siqueira Ferreira Anzaloni Saavedra

This article describes a procedure for restoring teeth with a custom 1-piece glass fiber–reinforced post and core fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Because of better adaptation, this endodontic post enables use of a thinner and homogenous cement layer; in addition, it eliminates the need to construct a composite resin core build-up. 

2021 November/December;69(6):64-68.

Beatriz Caio Felipe
Andressa Bolognesi Bachesk
José Henrique Santana Quinto
Ângelo José Pavan

Paracoccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and is endemic in South America. Oral manifestations are often the first clinical sign of infection, but their appearance can vary. This article reports 2 cases of paracoccidioidomycosis and emphasizes the importance of performing detailed clinical examinations to ensure accurate diagnoses.

2021 November/December;69(6):69-73.

Karthik Rajaram Mohan
Mohan Narayanan
Ravikumar P.T.

Dentinogenesis imperfecta type 2 is a rare hereditary dysplasia affecting the dentin. It occurs during the histodifferentiation stage of tooth development. This case report describes the rare anomaly in a 27-year-old woman.

2021 November/December;69(6):74-76.

Timothy F. Kosinski

2021 November/December;69(6):5.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2021 November/December;69(6):6-9.

Nathan Dinsbach

2021 November/December;69(6):10-12.

Galal Omami

2021 November/December;69(6):78,80.

2021 November/December;69(6):79.

Juliana Freire-Maia
Luna Chagas Clementino
Paulo Antônio Martins-Júnior
Fernanda Bartolomeo Freire-Maia

In a cross-sectional study, 150 parents or guardians of children and adolescents provided sociodemographic data and answered questions about their interest in receiving oral health education through digital technologies. Most participants expressed interest in receiving information and thought that messages about oral health could improve their daily care at home.  

2021 November/December;69(6):13-17.

Jardel dos Santos Silva
Flávia Cohen-Carneiro
Pollyanna Oliveira Medina
Adriana Correa de Queiroz
Ana Paula Correa de Queiroz Herkrath
Danielson Guedes Pontes

Tooth fragment reattachment was performed for a total of 5 fractured teeth in 4 children aged 8 to 11 years. After a follow-up of 9 months to 4 years, the perceived clinical changes were minor. Four teeth were vital, and 1 tooth had a periapical lesion requiring endodontic treatment. Results of the Oral Health Impact Profile-Aesthetic questionnaire revealed an improvement in the oral health–related quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):18-23.

Paolo J. Fantozzi
Leonardo D’Alessandro
Ahmed S. Sultan
Cira Di Gioia
Gianluca Tenore
Umberto Romeo

This case report describes the treatment of a 75-year-old woman who presented with severe oral lichenoid hypersensitivity reactions secondary to an undiagnosed underlying thymoma. No substantial improvement of the oral conditions was achieved with conventional therapies; however, almost complete resolution of the lesions was achieved following completion of radiation therapy for the thymic mass. 

2021 November/December;69(6):25-28.

Tiago Novaes Pinheiro
Eliandro de Souza Freitas
Milena Gomes Melo Leite
Rachid Pinto Zacarias Filho
Cristiane Cantiga da Silva
Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra

This article reexamines the etiopathogenesis of sialolithiasis based on the interpretation of data reported in the literature and the interpretation of scanning electron microscopic, histopathologic, fluorescence, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic studies of a giant sialolith from a single patient. The authors propose that the triple synergism of microbiota, biofilm, and salivary dynamics plays a fundamental role in the development and intrinsic architecture of sialoliths.

2021 November/December;69(6):29-33.

Terence A. Imbery
Karoline Seekford
Owais Naeem
Charles Janus
Peter C. Moon

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different surface treatments on the microshear bond strength of resin cements to zirconia. Three different resin luting agents were bonded to zirconia blocks pretreated with alumina abrasion (control), tribochemical silicoating, or 1 of 2 adhesive primers. The results suggest that the effects of different surface treatments may be specific for each cement.

2021 November/December;69(6):34-40.

Scott Johnson
Jason Fluckiger
Vijay P. Parashar
Douglas W. Beals
Gina Agostini

A retrospective study identified and categorized incidental findings on 474 limited field of view (LFOV) cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scans. At least 1 incidental finding was detected on 51.5% of scans, and 70.5% of the findings were recommended for referral or additional treatment, indicating that the use of a CBCT system with an LFOV does not diminish the need to conduct a thorough evaluation of the images.  

2021 November/December;69(6):42-45.

Juliana Barros
Shalizeh A. Patel
Michael B. Miller

This case report describes the use of an erbium, chromium-doped: yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser to remove a 3-unit fixed partial denture that required pontic repair. The successful procedure shows that atraumatic debonding of a high-strength ceramic can be predictably performed with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser when appropriate settings are used.

2021 November/December;69(6):46-49.

Marco Aurélio Benini Paschoal
Helenshuane Escorcio Costa
Lourdes Santos-Pinto
Meire Coelho Ferreira

This case report describes the use of a laser to treat hypersensitive teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization. After photobiomodulation therapy, fluoride applications, and placement of restorations, the 11-year-old patient reported a reduction in hypersensitivity and an improved quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):50-53.

Joyce Ferreira Nobre Cavalcante
Maria do Desterro Andrêzza Souza Costa
Jéssica Nobre Cavalcante Fixina
Estéfany Louíse Pereira
Olga Batista Cipriano
Rauhan Gomes de Queiroz
Ana Karina Almeida Rolim
George João Ferreira do Nascimento
Julierme Ferreira Rocha
Elizandra Silva da Penha

The objective of this article is to report a case of congenital epulis in a newborn. During an intraoral examination of a 10-day old neonate, an exophytic lesion was found in the maxillary left alveolar ridge. The patient underwent an excisional biopsy with a 2% lidocaine local anesthetic, and histopathologic examination of the biopsy specimen confirmed the diagnosis. 

2021 November/December;69(6):54-57.

Ahmad Najafi Abrandabadi
Azam Valian
Mehdi Aghajani
Seyedeh Mahsa Sheikh-Al-Eslamian
Seyed Hamzeh Aghaie Kakroudi

An in vitro study assessed the thermal effect of irradiation on the setting time of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cements. The MTA specimens were light cured for 20, 40, or 60 seconds, while the CEM specimens were cured for 60, 90, or 120 seconds. Control specimens of each material underwent no irradiation, but all experimental and control groups had 60 seconds of rest time. The findings showed that light curing can significantly decrease the setting time for MTA and CEM cements. 

2021 November/December;69(6):58-61.

Wagner Ferreira do Nascimento
Guilherme Schmitt de Andrade
João Paulo Mendes Tribst
Eduardo Shigueyuki Uemura
Guilherme de Siqueira Ferreira Anzaloni Saavedra

This article describes a procedure for restoring teeth with a custom 1-piece glass fiber–reinforced post and core fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Because of better adaptation, this endodontic post enables use of a thinner and homogenous cement layer; in addition, it eliminates the need to construct a composite resin core build-up. 

2021 November/December;69(6):64-68.

Beatriz Caio Felipe
Andressa Bolognesi Bachesk
José Henrique Santana Quinto
Ângelo José Pavan

Paracoccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and is endemic in South America. Oral manifestations are often the first clinical sign of infection, but their appearance can vary. This article reports 2 cases of paracoccidioidomycosis and emphasizes the importance of performing detailed clinical examinations to ensure accurate diagnoses.

2021 November/December;69(6):69-73.

Karthik Rajaram Mohan
Mohan Narayanan
Ravikumar P.T.

Dentinogenesis imperfecta type 2 is a rare hereditary dysplasia affecting the dentin. It occurs during the histodifferentiation stage of tooth development. This case report describes the rare anomaly in a 27-year-old woman.

2021 November/December;69(6):74-76.

Timothy F. Kosinski

2021 November/December;69(6):5.

Jason H. Goodchild
Mark Donaldson

2021 November/December;69(6):6-9.

Nathan Dinsbach

2021 November/December;69(6):10-12.

Galal Omami

2021 November/December;69(6):78,80.

2021 November/December;69(6):79.

Juliana Freire-Maia
Luna Chagas Clementino
Paulo Antônio Martins-Júnior
Fernanda Bartolomeo Freire-Maia

In a cross-sectional study, 150 parents or guardians of children and adolescents provided sociodemographic data and answered questions about their interest in receiving oral health education through digital technologies. Most participants expressed interest in receiving information and thought that messages about oral health could improve their daily care at home.  

2021 November/December;69(6):13-17.

Jardel dos Santos Silva
Flávia Cohen-Carneiro
Pollyanna Oliveira Medina
Adriana Correa de Queiroz
Ana Paula Correa de Queiroz Herkrath
Danielson Guedes Pontes

Tooth fragment reattachment was performed for a total of 5 fractured teeth in 4 children aged 8 to 11 years. After a follow-up of 9 months to 4 years, the perceived clinical changes were minor. Four teeth were vital, and 1 tooth had a periapical lesion requiring endodontic treatment. Results of the Oral Health Impact Profile-Aesthetic questionnaire revealed an improvement in the oral health–related quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):18-23.

Paolo J. Fantozzi
Leonardo D’Alessandro
Ahmed S. Sultan
Cira Di Gioia
Gianluca Tenore
Umberto Romeo

This case report describes the treatment of a 75-year-old woman who presented with severe oral lichenoid hypersensitivity reactions secondary to an undiagnosed underlying thymoma. No substantial improvement of the oral conditions was achieved with conventional therapies; however, almost complete resolution of the lesions was achieved following completion of radiation therapy for the thymic mass. 

2021 November/December;69(6):25-28.

Tiago Novaes Pinheiro
Eliandro de Souza Freitas
Milena Gomes Melo Leite
Rachid Pinto Zacarias Filho
Cristiane Cantiga da Silva
Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra

This article reexamines the etiopathogenesis of sialolithiasis based on the interpretation of data reported in the literature and the interpretation of scanning electron microscopic, histopathologic, fluorescence, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic studies of a giant sialolith from a single patient. The authors propose that the triple synergism of microbiota, biofilm, and salivary dynamics plays a fundamental role in the development and intrinsic architecture of sialoliths.

2021 November/December;69(6):29-33.

Terence A. Imbery
Karoline Seekford
Owais Naeem
Charles Janus
Peter C. Moon

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different surface treatments on the microshear bond strength of resin cements to zirconia. Three different resin luting agents were bonded to zirconia blocks pretreated with alumina abrasion (control), tribochemical silicoating, or 1 of 2 adhesive primers. The results suggest that the effects of different surface treatments may be specific for each cement.

2021 November/December;69(6):34-40.

Scott Johnson
Jason Fluckiger
Vijay P. Parashar
Douglas W. Beals
Gina Agostini

A retrospective study identified and categorized incidental findings on 474 limited field of view (LFOV) cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scans. At least 1 incidental finding was detected on 51.5% of scans, and 70.5% of the findings were recommended for referral or additional treatment, indicating that the use of a CBCT system with an LFOV does not diminish the need to conduct a thorough evaluation of the images.  

2021 November/December;69(6):42-45.

Juliana Barros
Shalizeh A. Patel
Michael B. Miller

This case report describes the use of an erbium, chromium-doped: yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser to remove a 3-unit fixed partial denture that required pontic repair. The successful procedure shows that atraumatic debonding of a high-strength ceramic can be predictably performed with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser when appropriate settings are used.

2021 November/December;69(6):46-49.

Marco Aurélio Benini Paschoal
Helenshuane Escorcio Costa
Lourdes Santos-Pinto
Meire Coelho Ferreira

This case report describes the use of a laser to treat hypersensitive teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization. After photobiomodulation therapy, fluoride applications, and placement of restorations, the 11-year-old patient reported a reduction in hypersensitivity and an improved quality of life.

2021 November/December;69(6):50-53.

Joyce Ferreira Nobre Cavalcante
Maria do Desterro Andrêzza Souza Costa
Jéssica Nobre Cavalcante Fixina
Estéfany Louíse Pereira
Olga Batista Cipriano
Rauhan Gomes de Queiroz
Ana Karina Almeida Rolim
George João Ferreira do Nascimento
Julierme Ferreira Rocha
Elizandra Silva da Penha

The objective of this article is to report a case of congenital epulis in a newborn. During an intraoral examination of a 10-day old neonate, an exophytic lesion was found in the maxillary left alveolar ridge. The patient underwent an excisional biopsy with a 2% lidocaine local anesthetic, and histopathologic examination of the biopsy specimen confirmed the diagnosis. 

2021 November/December;69(6):54-57.

Ahmad Najafi Abrandabadi
Azam Valian
Mehdi Aghajani
Seyedeh Mahsa Sheikh-Al-Eslamian
Seyed Hamzeh Aghaie Kakroudi

An in vitro study assessed the thermal effect of irradiation on the setting time of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cements. The MTA specimens were light cured for 20, 40, or 60 seconds, while the CEM specimens were cured for 60, 90, or 120 seconds. Control specimens of each material underwent no irradiation, but all experimental and control groups had 60 seconds of rest time. The findings showed that light curing can significantly decrease the setting time for MTA and CEM cements. 

2021 November/December;69(6):58-61.

Wagner Ferreira do Nascimento
Guilherme Schmitt de Andrade
João Paulo Mendes Tribst
Eduardo Shigueyuki Uemura
Guilherme de Siqueira Ferreira Anzaloni Saavedra

This article describes a procedure for restoring teeth with a custom 1-piece glass fiber–reinforced post and core fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Because of better adaptation, this endodontic post enables use of a thinner and homogenous cement layer; in addition, it eliminates the need to construct a composite resin core build-up. 

2021 November/December;69(6):64-68.

Beatriz Caio Felipe
Andressa Bolognesi Bachesk
José Henrique Santana Quinto
Ângelo José Pavan

Paracoccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and is endemic in South America. Oral manifestations are often the first clinical sign of infection, but their appearance can vary. This article reports 2 cases of paracoccidioidomycosis and emphasizes the importance of performing detailed clinical examinations to ensure accurate diagnoses.

2021 November/December;69(6):69-73.

Karthik Rajaram Mohan
Mohan Narayanan
Ravikumar P.T.

Dentinogenesis imperfecta type 2 is a rare hereditary dysplasia affecting the dentin. It occurs during the histodifferentiation stage of tooth development. This case report describes the rare anomaly in a 27-year-old woman.

2021 November/December;69(6):74-76.