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Applied Interdisciplinarity Medical Areas in Maintaining Oral Health

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2023) | Viewed by 10418

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Prof. Dr. Liliana Sachelarie

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Department of Biophysics, Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, Apollonia University of Iasi, 700511 Iași, Romania
Interests: materials mechanical properties; mechanical behavior of materials; dental materials
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Dear Colleagues,

In order to maintain a good oral health, it is important for several medical fields to be involved. Indeed, even though, when we talk about teeth, we think of dentistry first, maintaining a good oral health actually includes interdisciplinary, preclinical, clinical, and biochemical areas. In this Special Issue, we aim to provide an overview of the progress achieved through the interdisciplinarity of medical and clinical practice, underlining the aspects of all solutions. We aim to investigate the current availability of interdisciplinary areas in dentistry, contemporary trends, and clinical and biochemical applications in the dental field for maintaining a good oral health. Topics may include research on biocompatibility, dental material, interaction with dental tissues, clinical and biochemical application, rehabilitation of oral health, and improvements to existing procedures in every aspect of contemporary dentistry.

The scope of this number includes the following aspects and their relationship to the dental area:

  • Dental materials and applications;
  • Microbiology of dental materials;
  • Oral rehabilitation;
  • Stomatognathic diseases;
  • Biomaterials;
  • Clinical and biochemical investigations at oral level;
  • Therapy in dentistry;
  • Radiology in dentistry.

On behalf of Applied Sciences, we cordially invite you to contribute an article to this Special Issue on “Applied Interdisciplinary Medical Areas in Maintaining a Good Oral Health”.

Thank you in advance for your contribution.

Prof. Dr. Liliana Sachelarie
Guest Editor

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Light and Affordable Vision System for Mouth Opening–Closing Movement Deviation Assessment in Women with Mild Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
by Jagoda Goślińska, Agnieszka Wareńczak-Pawlicka, Jarosław Gośliński, Piotr Owczarek and Przemysław Lisiński
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(14), 8224; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app13148224 - 15 Jul 2023
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(1) Background: This paper aims to demonstrate a novel and, in terms of application, universal method of the qualitative and quantitative assessment of mandibular movement. (2) Methods: Mandibular movements are recorded by a mono-vision system where a digital camera is fixed on a [...] Read more.
(1) Background: This paper aims to demonstrate a novel and, in terms of application, universal method of the qualitative and quantitative assessment of mandibular movement. (2) Methods: Mandibular movements are recorded by a mono-vision system where a digital camera is fixed on a special extension arm attached to the patient’s head. The described method was used to check lateral deviations in 25 women with mild temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) and in 25 women from the control group. The maximum deviation (MAX) and mean deviation (MSE) parameters were examined. In addition, the occurrence of parafunctions and joint clicking in the temporomandibular joints was checked in the examined individuals. (3) Results: Among the women with mild TMD, a significantly higher MSE parameter was found compared to the control group. Joint clicking also occurred significantly more frequently. The parameter of MAX did not differ significantly between the examined groups. (4) Conclusions: In women with mild TMD, a lack of movement coordination between the right and left joints can be observed. The method’s high availability combined with simple use makes it a valuable tool for experts in different fields who diagnose and treat stomatognathic system disorders. Full article
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Antibacterial Activity of Lysimachia nummularia L. in Oro-Dental Diseases
by Felicia Suciu, Iuliana Stoicescu, Elena Carmen Lupu, Antoanela Popescu, Adrian Cosmin Roșca, Florentina Nicoleta Roncea, Denisa-Elena Dumitrescu, Victoria Badea and Florin Ciprian Badea
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(11), 6830; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app13116830 - 05 Jun 2023
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The aim is to evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal properties of the extracts obtained from Lysimachia nummularia L. in order to be able to introduce these extracts into pharmaceutical products and obtain useful products in the infectious and antifungal pathology of the oro-dental [...] Read more.
The aim is to evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal properties of the extracts obtained from Lysimachia nummularia L. in order to be able to introduce these extracts into pharmaceutical products and obtain useful products in the infectious and antifungal pathology of the oro-dental cavity. Extracts from different parts of the studied species have been obtained and chemically characterized: the total polyphenols in 40% ethanolic extracts have been determined and the caffeic and chlorogenic acids and trans-resveratrol, bioactive compounds involved in the antimicrobial properties of the studied species, have been identified, separated, and quantitatively determined. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the extract of Lisymachia nummularia L. were determined using the diffusion method against a set of bacteria isolated from samples from different patients with diseases of the oro-dental cavity. The extract of Lisymachia nummularia L. exhibited antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria more than Gram-negative, where the effect was weaker; however, it had no antifungal effects on Candida albicans. Another aspect that must be emphasized is that the best antibacterial results were obtained from the aerial segment of the plant, the part where the highest concentration of polyphenols was identified in the studies presented. These results indicate that the pharmacological effects of the studied bacterial species support the use of extracts in obtaining pharmaceutical products that can be used to optimize treatment schemes in oro-dental diseases. Full article
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Comparative Study of Ozonated Olive Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Effects on Oral Hygiene
by Ramona Feier, Radu Mircea Sireteanu Cucui, Ramona Flavia Ratiu, Dana Baciu, Carmen Galea, Liliana Sachelarie, Claudia Nistor, Dorin Cocos, Loredana Liliana Hurjui and Eduard Radu Cernei
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(5), 2831; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app13052831 - 22 Feb 2023
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(1) Background: Currently, more and more studies reveal the fact that the use of ozonated oil in dentistry brings visible benefits. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of ozonated olive oil by evaluating daily index changes (2) Methods: The [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Currently, more and more studies reveal the fact that the use of ozonated oil in dentistry brings visible benefits. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of ozonated olive oil by evaluating daily index changes (2) Methods: The available products were used in this study: ozonized olive oil (Ozon Relive) and organic cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. At the start of the study, all mouthwashes are placed in the same type of containers and labeled with numbers from 1 to 20. The recommended dose is one teaspoon of oil, about 6 mL per day. (3) Results: Ozonated oil (Group 1) and olive oil (Group 2) groups showed statistically significant differences to oral indices (p < 0.001 in both). (4) Conclusions: The results suggested that ozonized olive oil can be fully included among the products able to assist in controlling the causative factors of gingivitis while reducing its clinical manifestations. Full article
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Radioimaging in the Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effect of the Vegetable Extract Obtained from Epilobium Parviflorum Schreb
by Erdogan Elvis Șachir, Cristina Gabriela Pușcașu, Aureliana Caraiane, Gheorghe Raftu, Victoria Badea, Cristina Bartok-Nicolae, Carmen Grierosu and Ramona Feier
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(3), 998; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app12030998 - 19 Jan 2022
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For years, apical microleakage has been considered the main factor in endodontic failure therapy. Sealing abilities and antibacterial properties of root canal sealers and intracanal medicaments between appointments have been recognized as important factors for the success of endodontic treatment. Background: Apical periodontitis [...] Read more.
For years, apical microleakage has been considered the main factor in endodontic failure therapy. Sealing abilities and antibacterial properties of root canal sealers and intracanal medicaments between appointments have been recognized as important factors for the success of endodontic treatment. Background: Apical periodontitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease around the apex of a tooth root. The microorganisms reach the pulp by dentinal tubules especially when there is an open cavity after a coronal fracture and the pulp is in contact with the septic oral environment. The aim of the study was to evaluate the dynamics of healing by recording periapical index (PAI), after two appointment endodontic procedure with commercial or experimental intracanal medicament. Methods: A total of 40 patients with primary chronic apical periodontitis requiring root canal treatment were assigned randomly into four groups according to the teeth medicated with dehydrated plant extract, calcium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide mixed with chlorhexidine (CHX) gel 2%, Walkhoff paste and obturated on a second visit, 7 days later. Patients were recalled at intervals of 3, 6, and 12 months to evaluate the treated teeth both clinically and radiographically for periapical healing. A 5-score scale PAI was used to evaluate stages of the periapical healing on a periapical radiography using a Kodak Dental imaging software provided by the radio-imagistic center. Results: Radiological evaluation revealed that the experimental intracanal medicament had a cumulative positive healing capacity by reducing the PAI as well as all resorbable pastes used in endodontic conventional therapy. Conclusions: The results suggest that the vegetable dry extract obtained from Epilobium parviflorum Schreb can be used as an inter-appointment medication among with the root canal filling for the positive effect on apical healing quantified by reducing the PAI. Full article
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Measurement of the Clinical Effects of a Marine Fish Extract on Periodontal Healing—A Preliminary Clinical Interventional Study
by Cristina Gabriela Pușcașu, Aureliana Caraiane, Elena Dumea, Erdogan Elvis Șachir, Gheorghe Raftu, Radu Andrei Pușcașu, Cristina Bartok-Nicolae, Eduard Radu Cernei, Liliana Sachelarie and Liliana Loredana Hurjui
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(2), 677; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12020677 - 11 Jan 2022
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The aim of the study was to assess the clinical effects of periodontal healing using a Romanian pharmaceutical compound of marine fish extract (Alflutop®). Adults with periodontal disease were included in the study group. Gingival inflammation, the degree of tooth mobility, [...] Read more.
The aim of the study was to assess the clinical effects of periodontal healing using a Romanian pharmaceutical compound of marine fish extract (Alflutop®). Adults with periodontal disease were included in the study group. Gingival inflammation, the degree of tooth mobility, and probing depth (PD) were recorded for each patient before and after therapy. Patients were divided into two groups: group I—after scaling and root planing (SRP), patients followed therapy with marine fish extract, Alflutop®, group II—SRP therapy alone. Statistically significant differences between groups in terms of gingival inflammation reduction (p = 0.045) were found. Tooth mobility reduction, as well as PD improvement, were also noticed after the therapy (p = 0.001), but no statistically significant differences among PD reduction rates were found (p = 0.356). Alflutop® has proven a certain therapeutic efficiency in the treatment of periodontitis in terms of reduction in the clinical signs of inflammation and tooth mobility. Full article
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