Complete denture rehabilitation can improve oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients. However,
some patients reported difficulties in performing daily activities caused by their denture. The aims of this review
article were to review the socio-dental indicators used for assessing OHRQoL of complete denture wearers and/or
edentulous people. In addition, the factors associated with OHRQoL of complete denture wearers were discussed,
including denture- and patient-related factors. The reviewed articles showed that denture retention and stability
are the most significant factors which affects OHRQoL of complete denture wearers. Optimal numbers of posterior
occlusal teeth which equally distribute on both left- and right-handed sides of the jaw enhance better masticatory
efficiency, and therefore, improve OHRQoL. Denture retention/stability tends to change faster in patients with flat- or
knife-edge residual ridge form, compared with those with round ridge. This review article provides information for
dentists when communicating to patients with regards to treatment limitations and possible post-insertion problems.
The review includes recommendations in patient evaluations before, during, and after treatment, even in long-term
follow-up. The ultimate goal is to achieve good oral health and quality of life among complete denture wearers.

Sugar substitutes have become increasingly popular and are used in a wide variety of food and beverage
products in the current market. This is partly in response to consumers’ demands to reduce sugar intake in an effort
to reduce the risks of adverse effects on systemic and oral health due to sugar overconsumption. With regards
to systemic health, most consumers assume that the use of sugar substitutes would reduce the risks for several
important and increasingly prevalent chronic non-communicable diseases related to sugar overconsumption, such as,obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. However, several lines of evidence from animal and longitudinal
cohort studies suggested that long-term consumption of sugar substitutes may not be able to reduce the risks for
these diseases as expected. Numerous mechanisms have been discovered that could explain how sugar substitutes
could affect metabolism and physiology. Interestingly, they may induce changes in gut microbiota, which are now
known to influence nutrient absorption, metabolism, and the functions of other organ systems. With regards to
oral health, sugar substitutes are widely used to reduce cariogenicity of sweet food and beverages since they are
not good substrates for cariogenic bacteria. In addition, certain sweeteners may be useful as an adjunctive tool for
caries prevention. This article aims to review existing literature on the effects of sugar substitutes on systemic and
oral health, and the possible mechanisms underlying these effects, especially those related to microorganisms.
Such information, integrating with data from future investigations, should be taken into consideration when advising
patients and the population on the use of sugar substitutes.

This research aimed to study caries status and risk factors between socioeconomic status, oral health care
and dietary practices in 18-36-month-old children attended well baby clinic at Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
General Hospital. Cross-sectional analytical study conducted by recording tooth status, mean debris score and enamel
hypoplasia status of 320 children and interviewing their caregivers involving and socioeconomic status, oral health
care and dietary practices. Chi-square and Multiple logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Fifty
four percent of children had dental caries. Mean dmft was 2.66 (± 0.21) teeth and mean decay was 2.7 (±3.8) per
child. Mean debris score 1.95 (± 0.8) and 39.7 % of children had enamel hypoplasia. The risk factors according to
Chi-square analysis were education levels and employment status of caregivers, age giving birth of mothers, media
consumption of caregivers and child medical welfare, oral cleaning, type of milk, feeding pattern, types of snacks
between meals, frequency of taking snacks and enamel hypoplasia. Multiple logistic regression showed that enamel
hypoplasia was the most significantly associated with dental caries, followed by mean debris score.

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the characteristics of patients seeking orthodontic
treatment and determine the relationship between the type of motivation and the level of orthodontic treatment
needed using the Dental Health Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (DHC-IOTN). Samples of
this study included all consultation records of 2,008 patients from 2014-2017 who were aged over 12 years old
for determining the level orthodontic treatment need by DHC-IOTN. Descriptive analysis and chi-square test were
used in this study. Results showed most of the samples were female (74.3 %), aged 19-35 years old (47.9 %) with
internal motivation (52.0 %). The types of motivation of patients aged 7-12 years old and 19-35 years old were
mainly external and internal motivations, respectively. Samples were categorized as “Great need” (DHC grades 4-5)
about 50.5 %, while 33.6 % of them were in “No need” (DHC grades 1-2). There was no statistical relationship
between patient motivation and orthodontic treatment need level found in this study. So, it can be concluded that
female patients sought orthodontic treatment more than males. Late teenage-young adult patients made up the
main group of patients seeking orthodontic treatment driven mainly by internal motivation, while most childhood
patients were referred from general dentists and due to parental demand. About one third of patients were categorized
“No need” for orthodontic treatment and no statistical relationship was found between the type of patient motivations
and the severity of orthodontic treatment need.

The present study was a clinical controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of Brief Lifestyle Change plus
Dental Care program to decrease glycemic level and improve periodontal status in type 2 diabetes patients. The present
study was conducted in Diabetes clinic, Public Health Center 54 from February 2018 to February 2019. Diabetes
patients were divided to 96 patients for the intervention and 96 patients for the control groups. The intervention group
received group education for lifestyle modification, individual oral hygiene instruction, and lifestyle counseling by
motivational interviewing at baseline and the 6th month and received booster education every visit by viewing
educational video. Routine program was provided to the control group. At baseline, the 6th month and 1 year follow up,
glycemic level and periodontal status were assessed from the participants. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistic,
t-test, Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Repeated measure ANOVA. The intervention
group had significantly lower glycemic level and periodontal status than the control group at the 6 month and 1 year
followed up. Brief-LCDC program which incorporated lifestyle modification and oral health care had efficacy to decrease
glycemic level and improve periodontal status in patients with type 2 diabetes. The prevention of diabetes complications
from early diagnosis is needed to prevent oral complications.

The aims of this study were to assess clinical outcomes and to analyze the related factors in the patients
who underwent osseointegrated dental implants on vascularized fibular bone graft at Dental Hospital, Prince of
Songkla University during A.D. 2009-2017. The demographic data, systemic diseases, medications, causes, length
and type of defect, and timing of reconstruction were collected. Conditions of bone and soft tissue before dental
implantation as well as data regarding dental implant installations and complications were collected. All patients
were recalled to assess subjective and objective clinical outcomes for calculating survival and success rate of dental
implants. The data were analyzed statistically using Chi-square (χ2) and Man-Whitney U test with the level of significance
at p<0.05. The result showed that ten patients were included in the study (3 males, 7 females) with mean age
37.0±13.6 years (range 21-60 years). Ameloblastoma was the most common cause of the defect (80 %). There were
9 mandibular and 1 maxillary defects. Mean defect length was 11.1±3.2 cm. Inadequate height of fibula for dental
implantation was found in 9 patients and corrected with an additional bone graft using iliac bone. Fifty dental implants
were placed on fibular bone graft with a mean of implant diameter was 4.2±0.7 mm. and of implant length was
13.3±1.6 mm. The survival and success rate of dental implants on vascularized fibular bone graft were 72 % and 65 %
respectively. The dental implant without prosthesis group had higher proportion of peri-implantitis than the dental
implant with prosthesis group significantly (p=0.01). The study concluded that clinical outcomes of dental implant
after oral and maxillofacial reconstruction with vascularized fibular bone graft are acceptable for oral rehabilitation.
Long-term maintenance for peri-implant tissue is necessary to increase the success and survival rate.

This study aimed to evaluate construct validity and face validity of a new training device for practicing
indirect vision in dental work. The study was undertaken at Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University. Forty-two
participants were divided into three groups (n=14 in each group) as novices (second-year students), competences
(sixth-year students) and experts (dental practitioners). All participants completed four drawing exercises, which
were attached on the training device, with indirect vision using mouth mirror. Construct validity was evaluated
by comparing time spent and errors in each exercise among the three groups. To assess face validity, expert and
competence groups completed a 5-point rating scale questionnaire concerning various aspects of training realism
and usefulness in learning indirect vision skill. The rating scale ranges from 5=strongly agree to 1 strongly disagree.
The results showed that experts performed significantly fewer errors than novices in most exercises (p<0.05).
However, there was no statistically significant difference in mean time spent among the three groups. Most of the
participants rated high scores on helpfulness of the training device for learning indirect vision, and its realism in
comparison with performing mirror-inverted movement in clinical situation. In conclusion, the face validity of the
training device could be established. The training device was able to differentiate the level of indirect vision skill in
dental practice, which demonstrated construct validity of this new device. Overall, the findings of the study support
that this device has a potential for training indirect vision skill in pre-clinical dental students.

This study aimed to present the process of cross-cultural adaptation to develop to a Thai version of the
Patient’s Denture Assessment (PDA-T) from the Japanese original version. It is a self-assessment for the patients
who wear complete dentures to evaluate six aspects, which are Function, Esthetics and Speech, Lower Denture,
Expectation of Improvements with New Dentures, Upper Denture, and the Importance of Complete Dentures to
the Patient. Then, check for the content validity with the face validity. Using this assessment can be beneficial in
making a diagnosis, determining the prognosis, and comparing the efficacy of a complete denture (before and after
the treatment). Each question is measured using a horizontal 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS). However, an extra
question is added into the Thai version. The content validity and face validity were assessed in a sampling of 33
people (11 males and 22 females with an average age of 70.36 years old). The participants were instructed to read
each question and mark an outcome to represent their situations by a vertical line through the horizontal VAS in
each question. The PDA-T indicated good content validity after the initial test. Further research is recommended
for the process of the psychometric, reliability, validity and responsiveness properties of the PDA-T.

Objective: To compare the remaining force between 4- and 7-module memory elastomeric chains (ECs)
Dyna-Link (D), Power Chain generation II (P), and Super Chain (S) (D4, P4, and S4 and D7, P7, and S7 groups) and
to compare the remaining force between the 4- and 7-module ECs in each brand (D4-D7, P4-P7 and S4-S7 groups)
during simulated canine retraction. Materials and methods: ECs were divided into six groups (D4, P4, S4, D7, P7, and
S7 groups) (n=10). The samples were stretched using a Universal Testing Machine to obtain an approximately 150
grams force and the stretch distance was maintained using pinned blocks which kept in artificial saliva at 37ºC. The
remaining force in each sample was measured after three and 24 hours, three days, and one, two, three and four
weeks. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS program. Results: Comparing the 4-module groups, the
D4 group demonstrated the significantly lowest remaining force at three days. The S4 group had the significantly
highest remaining force at one week. The significantly lowest remaining force was seen in the P4 group from 2–4
weeks. When 7-module groups were compared. The S7 group demonstrated the highest remaining force, while the
D7 group presented the lowest remaining force from 3 hours - 4 weeks. Comparing the 4- and 7-module groups,
the S7 and P7 groups had a significantly higher remaining force compared with the S4 and P4 groups, respectively.
Conclusion: When an initial force of 150 grams was applied, the S7 group demonstrated the highest remaining force
over four weeks. When using ECs for retracting teeth, 7-module chains are preferable compared with 4-module chains.

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic immune-mediated mucocutaneous disease. The clinical features of
OLP can sometimes resemble several autoimmune diseases. The histopathology and direct immunofluorescence
(DIF) are useful methods to confirm the diagnosis. Our aim was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of DIF in
OLP diagnosis. OLP DIF profiles were also investigated. Patients attending Oral Medicine Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry,
Srinakharinwirot University with the clinical diagnosis of OLP were recruited. The demographic data, histopathology
and DIF results, were collected from the patient records. Descriptive statistic was used to analyze the data. Fiftyseven
patients were included. The mean age±SD was 52.25+12.93 years. Male to female ratio was 1:6. The final
diagnosis based on clinical features, histopathology and DIF results was 46 cases of OLP and 11 of others. The
sensitivity and specificity of histopathology in OLP diagnosis were 84.78 % and 90.91 % in that order. While those of
DIF were 86.96 % and 100 % respectively. The shaggy fibrinogen deposition at the basement membrane zone (BMZ)
was found the most in 84.78 % of the OLP cases. The percentage of OLP diagnosis was increased when histologic
features and DIF profiles were included. To conclude, the sensitivity of histopathology is comparable to that of
DIF in OLP diagnosis. Both techniques demonstrate high specificity. Most common immune deposition in OLP is
fibrinogen. Therefore, clinical, histopathological and DIF features should be utilized for OLP diagnosis, especially in
cases that lack clinical characteristics.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy on posterior teeth of full arch digital impression in
different scanning sequences on fully dentate and partial edentulism by two intraoral scanners (TRIOS® and 3MTM
True Definition). Two dental models were prepared: fully dentate and partial edentulism of maxillary right second
premolar and maxillary right first molar. Full arch scans started from right to left were compared with the reverse
direction (n=10). Only digital data on maxillary right first premolar and maxillary right second molar from STL files
were superimposed within group to evaluate precision and superimposed with the reference scan (high accurate
scanner) to evaluate trueness using Geomagic Qualify 2013. Kruskal-Wallis test was implemented to compute precision
(α=0.05) and the results showed that precision of all groups were not different. Three-way ANOVA was used to analyze
trueness (α=0.05) and the results showed that TRIOS® had significantly lower mean deviation (12.86 ± 3.81μm)than
3MTM True Definition (15.03 ± 4.17 μm) (p=0.013). TRIOS® scanned on fully dentate model had significantly higher mean
deviation (14.71 ± 3.91 μm) than partial edentulous model (11.01 ± 2.71 μm) (p=0.003). No statistically significant
difference between scanning sequences was observed. In conclusion, intraoral scanner, scanning sequence and partial
edentulism did not affect the precision. TRIOS® had better trueness than 3MTM True Definition. Partial edentulous
model scanned with TRIOS® was found to have higher trueness than fully dentate model. No matter whether the full arch
scanning started from any quadrant, it did not affect the trueness on the posterior data when considered in ashort span.

This study compared the number of healthy teeth in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients who had varying body
mass index (BMI) and assessed the association and predictive factors for the number of healthy teeth of T2D patients.
A cross-sectional analysis is conducted on data of T2D patients who registered with 30 of the 2012 mobile medical
units, received general and dental examinations and were interviewed on general behaviors, with laboratory test
results less than three months older before the examination date. The data include medical evaluations in the 2012
diabetes examination surveys in 30 District Health Promotion Hospital in Selaphum-Thung Kao Luang District, Roi-Et
Province. The sample of 352 was divided into 2 groups: normal and obese groups, each group with 176 subjects.
The normal group had a normal BMI, while the obese group had extreme obesity. Mann-Whitney U test was used
to compare data between the two groups. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression
were used to evaluate the correlation of variables. The study showed that the number of healthy teeth of normal
group was significantly higher than the obesity group (p<0.05). Most of the variables had a negative correlation with
the number of healthy teeth except for height. Among the variables, age and BMI are the strongest predictors of
the number of healthy teeth. T2D patients with obesity may be at risk of tooth loss more than patients who had
normal BMI, which affects the quality of life in the future.

Dental caries is the most important oral disease, the main cause of oral impacts on quality of life. Treating new and recurrent caries throughout life requires huge amount of dental resources. Caries is preventable. Free
sugars or non-milk extrinsic sugars (NMES) are the main cause of caries. Free sugars are all mono/disaccharides in processed grain, vegetables and fruits, including honey, natural syrup and fruit juice; with an exception of sugars naturally present in milk. Free sugars are mostly presented as added or table sugars. Toothbrushing is inadequate for caries prevention because caries generally occurs in small grooves and concave areas on proximal surfaces which are not reachable by toothbrush and dental floss. Fluoride can help reducing caries, however, with a limitation. Reducing sugars consumption is therefore, the key to caries prevention. Studies on sugars and caries have been conducted for nearly 80 years which provides the established evidence on sugars as the cause of caries. Sugars lead to the change of oral environment which increase the proportion of cariogenic microorganism in dental plaque. Sugars are also the cause of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCD) such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension. World Health Organization published guideline on sugar consumption for preventing caries and NCDs. The relationship between sugars and caries is linear. Caries increases by the increase of sugars consumption, without safe zone. Moreover, caries increases continuously by age. Thus, to reduce caries for the whole lifespan, sugar consumption should be as low as possible, particularly in children. A maximum of sugar consumed is 25 gram per day. Controlling the amount of sugars consumed is necessary for general health, however, limiting the frequency of consumption is more practical and directly relevant to caries control. Sugar-added snacks and drinks should be consumed during mealtimes. Consumption between meals should be limited to once a day. Sweetness or sugar concentration should also be reduced, particularly in drinks which are the main source of sugar overly consumed. Drinks should be no sugar-added or not more than 6 % sugar content. Water and plain milk are the best choices.

In orthodontics, the methods for accelerated tooth movement are increasingly interested in the research for reducing the effects of the long treatment time. Platelet-rich plasma is a rich source of growth factors, which
are critical in the tissue remodeling process of tooth movement. Moreover, it contains the inflammatory cytokines. It is known that orthodontic tooth movement can be described as an inflammatory process. Therefore, the application of platelet rich plasma exhibits a good potential to enhance the rate of tooth movement. Several studies have been reported the efficient use of platelet rich plasma to increase the rate of tooth movement. The objectives of this review article are to demonstrate the use of platelet rich plasma in orthodontics and its effect on orthodontic tooth movement.

A 28-year-old female with a skeletal Class III malocclusion, missing her upper first premolars, retroclined upper, lower incisors and premature contact at 21 and 31 that caused anterior sliding when she bit and her chin
shifted to the left was treated by orthodontic alone. Her lower second premolars (35, 45) and lower third molars (38, 48) were extracted during orthodontic treatment. Correction of the Class III malocclusion and upper space
closure were achieved by Class III elastics. Prevention of retroclination of lower incisors during space closure was performed by adding gable bend to arch wire. The active treatment period was 30 months. The one-year retention showed that the treatment results were quite stable.

This report presents a 64 year-old female patient with stage I low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma at the junction of the hard and soft palate on the left side. A wide excision was used to completely remove the cancer
with a negative margin control of at least five millimeters. The post-operative obturator was used to restore the palatal defect and the oral function. Tissue conditioner was used to line the obturator in the area close to the defect. This procedure helps to improve fit, control the nasal leakage, promote the wound healing, and reduce pain. During healing process, the obturator was adjusted and the tissue conditioner was changed periodically. Finally, the oro-nasal communication was spontaneously closed in three months after surgery. The oral function was returning to normal again.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of fiber posts and different restorations on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated maxillary premolars with cervical cavities. In forty extracted human first maxillary premolars, cervical cavities were prepared simulating cervical lesions and randomly divided into four groups (n=10): COM-NP, endodontically treated teeth (ETT) restored with resin composite without fiber posts; ON-NP, ETT restored with CAD/CAM ceramic onlays without fiber posts; COM-P, ETT restored with resin composite and fiber posts; and CR-P, ETT restored with CAD/CAM ceramic crowns and fiber posts. After the fiber posts and restorations had been cemented with resin cement, all specimens were loaded onto the long axis in a universal testing machine until fracture at a speed of 0.5 mm/min. Fracture load (N) and fracture modes were evaluated in all specimens. The mode of failure was determined by visual inspection. Data were analyzed with Welch’s ANOVA and Games-Howell tests (p<0.05). Fracture load for all groups were (N): COM-NP (933.48±242.53); ON-NP (1871.45±313.59); COM-P (1510.17±251.87); and CR-P (2189.97±600.38). COM-NP had the lowest fracture resistance, significantly different from those of the other groups (p≤0.05). Statistically significant differences were observed among groups (p≤0.05), except in the ON-NP to CR-P groups (p=0.471). All groups showed the non-restorable fracture mode. Cuspal-coverage restorations significantly enhanced the fracture resistance of endodontically treated maxillary premolars with cervical cavities. Placement of fiber posts improved the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth but did not make the failure restorable.

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) on microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of resin composite restoration using a three-step etch and rinse adhesive under various thermocycling periods. Sixty-four extracted human third molars were divided into 6 groups (groups 1-3 = controls and groups 4-6 = experimentals) with 10 teeth in each group. The remaining 4 teeth were divided into groups 1 and 4 for scanning electron microscope (SEM) evaluation. Flat dentin surfaces were prepared, and a 3-step etch and rinse adhesive was applied as an IDS step after tooth preparation within experimental groups. All specimens were then contaminated with impressions and provisional restorations. After being stored for 1 week, all samples were restored using a composite resin under simulated fluid flow. Thermocycling was performed in all groups, and μTBS was measured at 0, 5,000 and 10,000 cycles, respectively. The specimens were then sectioned to obtain a bonded hourglass of 1.0 ± 0.01 mm2 in area. Microtensile bond strength was tested at a crosshead speed of 1.0 mm/min, and data analyzed using a Two-way ANOVA, One-way ANOVA and a Tukey’s post hoc test (α = 0.05). Specimens were also evaluated for modes of fracture using a stereomicroscope at 40X, and data analyzed using a Chi-square test (α = 0.05). Specimen surfaces and hybrid layers from groups 1 and 4 were also examined before and after restoration using a SEM analysis. Two-way ANOVA showed significant difference among IDS and thermocycling cycles. An interaction was not observed. One-way ANOVA showed the mean μTBS of control group was statistically different from those of experimental group of the same thermocycling cycles. In the same IDS condition, statistically significant decrease in bond strength was found in 10,000 cycle-thermocycling group, when compared to immediate bond strength (after 24 hours) group. Microscopic evaluation indicated that most failures in all groups were adhesive and mixed failures. SEM analyses of the dentin surface and hybrid layers showed dentinal tubules obstruction in the experimental groups.

The aim of this study was to compare the amount of leachable monomer of a hard reline acrylic resin, after residual monomer reduction treatments, in water immersion at various times. Twenty-four specimens of an auto-polymerized acrylic hard denture reline material (Unifast Trad Pink) were prepared and divided into four groups (n= 6): Group 1 control, untreated; Group 2 water immersion at 50oC for 1 hour; Group 3 and 4 water and 30 % ethanol solution immersion at 50oC in ultrasonic bath for 5 minutes, respectively. Specimens were immersed in water 37oC. Water samples were taken from each immersion solution at the periods of 1, 3, and 24h and also at 3,7 days. The water samples containing leachable monomer were analyzed using HPLC following ISO 20795-1(2013). The data were analyzed by Two-way ANOVA, One-way and Dunnett’s T3 comparison test. All tests were performed at a confidence level of 95 %. The result showed that the amount of leached methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Group 2, 3 and 4 was significantly lower than that of Group 1 (p<0.05) but Group 1 and 2 was not significantly different in day 7 (p>0.05) and the amount of leached MMA in Group 1 and 2 was significantly higher than that of Group 4 (p<0.05) but there was not significantly different from that of Group 3 (p>0.05). In conclusion, water or 30 % ethanol solution immersion in ultrasonic post polymerization treatment at 50oC for 5 minutes of a hard reline acrylic resin significantly reduced the amount of leached MMA, which was better or similar than water immersion at 50oC for 1 hour and this method is more effective in clinical situation than presently recommended methods because of only 5 minutes immersion time.

Restorative material that has good and appropriate properties may increase the success rate of partial caries removal restorations. The objective of this study was to assess and compare success rates of encapsulated
conventional glass-ionomer cement (GIC: Fuji IX GP® Extra Capsule) and Bulk fill altered resin modified glass-ionomer cement (RMGIC: ActivaTM BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVETM) on partial caries removal to DEJ in primary molars at the 6-month follow-up. Two hundred and sixteen healthy children aged 5-9 years old with occlusal caries (ICDAS scored 5) on a primary molar were enrolled in the randomized controlled trial. Children were randomly allocated into one of 2 groups: the control group (GIC) and the experiment group (RMGIC). For all selected teeth, partial soft caries removal at the dentin-enamel junction (0.5 millimeter from DEJ) was performed by a spoon excavator. Cavities were restored with materials according to the assigned studies groups. Clinical evaluation for modified ART codes, secondary caries, signs and symptoms, and radiographic examinations were conducted at the 6-month follow-up. The chi-square test for per-protocol and intention-to-treat analyses was performed. The success rates of restorations in the control and experiment groups when using the acceptable cutoff level of the modified ART codes (acceptable: code 0/1) with clinical and radiographic findings were 95.5 % and 87.6 %, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in the success rates of restorations between the two groups (p>0.05). However, analysis using the “good level” of the modified ART codes cutoff (good: code 0) found that the control group had statistically significantly higher success rate than the experiment group (92.0 %vs.77.3 %) (p<0.01). The main reason for failure after 6 months was marginal defects. Thus, comparison using the “good level” cutoff showed that the encapsulated conventional GIC group had a higher success rate compared with bulk fill altered RMGIC in partial caries removal cavities.

Wisdom tooth removal has a wide range of potential complications. Most are insignificant, yet critical ones may result in irreversible consequences. In addition, the rate of complications varies widely and seems to be influenced by a variety of factors. However, there is limited knowledge about the complications, especially in contexts where oral and maxillofacial surgeons are unavailable. This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine the rate of complications in wisdom tooth removals by non-oral and maxillofacial surgeons and relating factors. Using a structured record form, this study collected data from dental records of patients who had their wisdom teeth removed between 2012 and 2017. Of the 898 teeth removed by nine non-oral and maxillofacial surgeons, 631 teeth (70.3 %) met the eligibility criteria. Ten types of signs and symptoms recorded in the operation, emergency and follow-up visits indicated the presence of complications. Multiple Logistic Regression and the Generalized Estimating Equation were used to analyze five potentially related factors. The findings showed that three-fourths of wisdom teeth were removed from female patients. The average age was 26.7±9.36 years old. The rate of complications was 12.0 % (95%CI 9.6-14.8). The first three complications were severe pain (4.9 %), alveolar osteitis (2.5 %) and incomplete root removal (1.5 %). The increasing of age by five years would lead to 27 % of developing complications (ORadj=1.27 95%CI 1.14–1.42 p < 0.001).

The purposes of this study were to survey oral status, oral health-related quality of life and to determine relationship between oral status and oral health-related quality of life of early privates in the southern of Thailand.
Study design was a cross-sectional analytical study. Samples were recruited by multistage random sampling from the second period in 2016 with 2 years of conscription. Data were collected by oral examination and questionnaire interviewing. The oral health-related quality of life questionnaire was tested on content validity and reliability. The results showed that 246 early privates had mean age 21.9±1.1 years old. The prevalence of decay, retained root, DMFT and impacted tooth were 81.3 %, 40.7 %, 85 % and 32.5 % respectively. Their mean decay, retained root, DMFT and impacted tooth were 4.2, 0.9, 5.1 and 0.5 teeth/person respectively. The mean of total OHIP-14 score was 8.25±8.73. Physical pain and psychological discomfort were the most affected dimension. Oral status that associated with oral health-related quality of life were retained root and impacted tooth. In conclusion, early privates with 2 years of conscription had many oral status problems, which associated with oral health-related quality of life. Early privates who had retained root or impacted tooth had worsen oral health-related quality of life.

The technologies have changed the way we communicate with others through the internet. The news and advertisement dissemination of both dentists and dental clinics is on the risk of violating the law. To present the
concern of government sector in the right of patients have affected the dental services. Structuralism was applied to analyze laws as a structure to set power relations between state and society. This concept helped to examine the new health care laws how they affected the dental services. According to the research, the patient profiles have been shared online, and with the serious competition between dental business, the owners promote their clinics on line. Thai government sector concerned about the right of patients should be protected as shown the declaration of National health commission: The practice of social media for health care staff. Not only it be concerned about disclosing of information privacy and personal medical information of patients but also had the other related laws as Child Protection Act, B.E. 2546 (2003), Thailand’s Computer-related Crime Act, B.E. 2560 (2017) and improved Sanatorium Act, B.E. 2559 (2016) to add penalty with imprisonment for prohibited advertising. The dentists and dental clinics should try to understand about position, duty and limitation of online communication to avoid infringement of the patients and protect the risk of offence the laws.

There is a need for caries risk assessment tools for very young children that have acceptable predictive power. The objectives of the present study were to construct and assess predictive abilities of a caries increment risk
assessment for very young children. Data collection was conducted from 133 pairs of children younger than 3 years old and their caregivers in child care centers. Caregivers were interviewed for caries related factors. Two dental examinations were conducted at baseline and about 6 months thereafter. The transition of caries between the two exams was classified into having caries increment or not. The data-splitting concept was used by dividing the data into 75:25 ratios. The larger part (75 %) was used to construct the assessment tool. Question selection for the tool was based on associations between caries associated factors and having caries increment using the chi-square test. Significant associated factors and factors tending to be associated with caries increment were selected for core and additional factors. Scores for core and additional factors were set. The total risk score for each child was calculated and then used to find a cutoff that gave the highest sum of sensitivity and specificity associating with having caries increment. The cutoff was used for classifying the caries risk level. The new assessment tool was validated in the remaining new subjects (25 %). The risk score of each individual was used to classify the caries risk and the association with having caries increment. The results of the new assessment tool for sensitivity and specificity were 66.7 and 84.6, respectively. The predictive power of the tool was 151.3. From the findings, it can be concluded that the new assessment tool had acceptable predictive power. The tool can be easily used with no additional test required, which is appropriate in a limited resources context.

The goal of periodontal therapy is to regenerate the previously deprived periodontal tissue caused by the periodontal infection, in order to gain the new attachment and restore its function in a healthy condition. Tissue engineering has become of interest in the field of periodontal regeneration by which its idea to reconstruct previously lost organs and tissue function, with a biocompatibility and low immune rejection. This review article aimed to update and review the previously published literatures regarding periodontal tissue engineering and to enhance the knowledge on the basis of tissue engineering. The factors influencing the successful outcome of the periodontal tissue engineering, including cells, signaling molecules and scaffolds were described and discussed. Moreover, the recent perspectives of periodontal tissue engineering technology were also introduced. Together with the knowledge of tissue engineering and profound understanding in the nature of periodontal tissue will lead to the future insightful research works and finally come across with the novel applications for periodontal therapy in the real clinical settings.

This report presents the development of nasal stent “Nasoform” to improve the surgical outcomes of primary cleft lip-nose correction. The design of appliances that leads to the successful usage was a result of knowledge integration among the physician and the parent. This case demonstrates the benefit of using Nasoform in a patient with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate. The symmetry of nose was maintained during the healing process and during growth. The collapsed nostril was dilated and shaped to the natural form.

This study was a cross-sectional analytical study. The purposes were to study the oral health status, oral hygiene care as well as the association between oral hygiene care and the remaining natural tooth status in homebound elderly. The sample consisted of 110 homebound elderly (Barthel ADL 5 - 11 or ≥12 with limited movement) aged 60 years and over, lived in Hat Yai municipality, Songkhla province. The data were obtained via interviewing and oral examination. Statistical analysis included mean, frequency, Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test. The results showedThe average age was 76.6±9.3 years ranged from 60 to 102 years old. The results showed that 75.5 % of the samples had natural teeth with an average of 11.7±10.4 teeth/person, 35.5 % had occluded teeth at least 4 pairs. About 65 % of them had the site with the highest plaque level covered more than 2/3 of tooth surface and nearly 60% had the area with highest tongue coating level of 3 (heavy coating). The study found that remaining natural tooth status was significantly associated with oral hygiene cares on tooth/gum brushing, oral cleaning frequency and appropriate oral cleaning (p<0.05). From the study are concluded High proportion of this homebound elderly had concerned oral health problems and poor oral hygiene. In addition, remaining natural tooth status was associated with oral hygiene care of the elderly.

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and location of root proximity between disto-inclined mandibular second molars (7D) and adjacent first molars (6D), to examine the occlusal inclination and root curvature of 7D and 6D, compared with their normal counterparts (7N, 6N), to compare the interradicular space between 7D:6D and 7N:6N, and to evaluate the relationship between occlusal inclination and root curvature of 7D. 70 digital panoramic radiographs were studied. Image J software was used to measure occlusal inclination, root curvature at middle third and apical third of mesial and distal roots, and interradicular space of 7D:6D and 7N:6N. Paired t-tests and Pearson’s correlation analysis were used to compare differences between sides and to examine the relationship between variables, respectively. Root proximity was found in 62 from 70patients (88.57 %). Statistical significant differences of the occlusal inclination between 7D and 7N was found (mean difference = 13.50°; P<0.05). A similar finding was observed between 6D and 6N (mean difference = 1.61°; P<0.05). In 7D, apical third of both roots significantly curved distally (P<0.05). No association between occlusal inclination and root curvature of 7D was found. In conclusion, the findings of this study suggested that when 2^nd molars are disto-inclined, distally curved roots of the 2^nd molar, shifted occlusal inclination of both 1^st and 2^nd molars and root proximity between them may be expected. Early diagnosis and treatment may be advantageous in the prevention of root curvature and proximity problems.

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an essential oil mouth rinse and placebo (220 ppm sodium fluoride mouth rinse) on plaque. This study design was a double-blind cross-over randomized control trial. Sixty-five visually impaired children that older than 8 years old were recruited and rinsed daily with 20 cc of either an essential oil or placebo under the supervision of teachers after tooth brushing before bedtime for 3 months. Interviewed questionnaire, brushing observation and plaque index were used for data collected. Percentage, mean, Chi-square and Sample t-test analysis were used for analytical comparison. The findings revealed that essential oil mouth rinse was significant in reducing plaque to score 0-2 (P-value <0.001) better than control. Using paired t-test, mean plaque of essential oil group is better than control (P-value = 0.015). Moreover, essential oil mouth rinse group had a significant reduction of plaque score 3 at baseline better than the control group (P-value = 0.005). This 3-month randomized control study demonstrated the effect of essential oil mouth rinse on plaque reduction.

The aims of this study are to investigate self-reported prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and the association between prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms with certain individuals, work-related physical and
psychosocial factors among Thai endodontists. A questionnaire was mailed to 232 Thai endodontists. The questionnaire consists of four parts include personal data, professional data, musculoskeletal data and psychosocial factors. Data were analysed using chi-square, Mann-Whitney U test and logistic regression at a significant level of P<0.05. A total of 200 participants returned questionnaires at an 86 % response rate. After excluding the samples who work as an endodontists for less than 50 %, 84.9 % of Thai endodontists reported at least one musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The prevalence of disorders was highest in the neck (55 %) and right shoulder (48 %). Being less than 35 years old (P=0.005), having less than 5 years of work experience (P=0.001) and having a high physically demanding job (P=0.047) were factors associated with MSDs complaint. Having a previous history of symptoms (OR:2.230, 95%CI:1.06-4.70) and not being in a regularly straight back position (OR:2.629, 95%CI:1.206-5.731) had a significant correlation with present neck pain. The group of endodontists that use magnification had less prevalence of MSDs. In conclusion, a high prevalence of Thai endodontists that reported MSDs were associated with young endodontists and having a highly physically demanding job. The most prevalent region is neck pain, related with previous symptoms and awkward posture. Interventions aimed at reducing the MSDs occurrence in endodontists should focus on younger endodontists to prevent pre-symptoms and to decrease the prevalence of disorders.

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of bleaching methods on teeth that have a resin impregnated layer. Half of the buccal of 40 extracted maxillary premolars were luted with orthodontic resin
cement and smooth polished with a tungsten carbide bur. The other half was used as a control group. The initial color difference between both halves was unnoticed (ΔE<3). Teeth were divided into the following four groups: 1) bleached with 10 % carbamide peroxide for 8 hours per day; 2) bleached with 20 % carbamide peroxide for 8 hours per day; 3) in-office-bleaching with 40 % hydrogen peroxide every 6 days, and 4) in-office-bleaching with 40 % hydrogen peroxide (1 day) followed by 10 % carbamide peroxide for 8 hours per day. The difference of color (ΔE) between the cemented site and the controlled site was evaluated every three days using VITA Easyshade®V. The bleaching procedures were continued until the ΔE less than 3. On day 3 of bleaching, the difference of color between resin impregnated area and controlled area obviously increased in all the groups (ΔE>3). Group 3 showed the highest color contrast followed by groups 2, 4 and 1 respectively. At day 6, the only increase in contrast was with group 1 while the other group decreased. The unnoticeable color difference (ΔE<3) of group 3 was at day 6, of group 4 and 2 were at day 9 and of group 1 was at day 15. All bleaching methods created color-mismatch. A high concentration of bleaching gel caused a high contrast. However, it could reduce the contrast faster.

The present study investigated the effects on enamel of a toothpaste containing bioactive glasses added at different time periods of in-office bleaching with 40 % hydrogen peroxide (HP) gel by evaluating the effectiveness
of bleaching and staining susceptibility, using a spectrophotometer, non-contact profilometer and scanning electron microscope (SEM). At baseline, luminosity (L1) and surface roughness (Ra0) of enamel were measured. Samples (n=48) were allocated into four groups according to the treatments: 1) bleached with 40 % HP gel (Control); 2) applied toothpaste containing bioactive glasses for 5 min prior to bleaching with 40 % HP gel (Bio_Bleach); 3) bleached with a mixture of 40 % HP gel and the toothpaste in a 1:1 proportion (Mix); 4) bleached with 40 % HP gel and immediately applied the toothpaste for 5 min (Bleach_Bio). After treatment, luminosity (L2) and roughness (Ra1) measurements and also SEM examination were performed. Samples were immersed in the staining solution (red wine) every day for 14 days. Luminosity was measured on day 7 (L3) and day 14 (L4). At baseline, L1 values of all groups were not significantly different. After bleaching, L values (L2) in all groups increased significantly and Mix group significantly showed the lowest L values comparing to the others. After 7-day staining, L values (L3) in all groups decreased but only the control and Bio_Bleach groups showed significant differences compared to the after bleached values. After 14 days of staining, all groups, except the Mix group, significantly demonstrated lower L values relatively to the values at 7-day staining. Despite the fact that surface roughness in all groups increased after the completion of the bleaching process, only Bio_Bleach and Bleach_Bio groups were statistically significant relatively to the baseline. SEM analysis presented morphological alterations characterized by depressions, porosities and superficial irregularities in different degrees. A treated enamel surface with toothpaste containing bioactive glass either during or after 40 % HP in-office bleaching process reduced red wine staining.

The objectives of this study were to explore the caries prevalence of 8-, 12- and 15-year-old children and the effect of school-based oral health program, knowledge, attitude and oral behaviors on caries increment of children from 8 to 12 and from 12 to 15 years. A longitudinal study was conducted in 704 children aged 8, 12 and 15 years old in Thepha district, Songkhla province. Children were oral examined, follow up changes in oral health status and oral health behaviors. Data were analyzed and presented in percentage and mean. Logistic regression was used to identify risk factors of caries increment. The results show that caries prevalence was 72.4 % in 8 years old and increased to 92.5 % and 97.1 % in 12 and 15 years old children given the DMFT-8 year, DMFT-12 year and DMFT-15 year of 1.7±1.5, 5.0±3.5 and 8.4±4.5, respectively. Caries increment was 7.2±6.5 surfaces/person in the period from 8 to 12 years and increased to 8.6±6.4 surfaces/person in the period from 12 to 15 years. More than 60 % of the children had sealant, Brushing system at school—brushing together after lunch, opening the music while brushing, teacher or student leader-supervised brushing and checking oral cleanliness after brushing—was seldom. Logistic regression analysis showed a statistically significant association between the caries increment8-12 with none sealant (ORadj = 1.517, 95%CI = 1.052-2.187). The caries increment12-15 associated with poor oral cleanliness (ORadj = 2.002, 95%CI = 1.296-3.093) and none sealant (ORadj = 1.888, 95%CI = 1.217-2.930). In conclusion, children in Thepha district had high level and increased by age of caries prevalence, caries severity and caries increment. Promoting in oral cleanliness and sealant led to reduction of caries increment in children.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of storage temperature on the shear bond strengths of three resin cements to dentin. Ninety extracted human permanent molars were cut to flat expose dentin surface.
The specimens were randomly divided into three groups (n=30) based on the storage temperature of the selected resin cement (4, 25, and 40 ^oC). Each group was then subdivided into three subgroups based on the type of resin cement used (Variolink N, Panavia F 2.0 and RelyX U200). Resin composite blocks were bonded onto each specimen using the specified cement from its group. Subsequently, all samples were immersed in 37 ^oC distilled water for 24 hours. Shear bond strength testing was performed using a universal testing machine at a cross head speed of 0.5 mm/minute. Data was statistically analyzed by Two-way ANOVA and Turkey’s multiple comparison tests at a 95 % confidence level. Furthermore, the modes of failure were examined under a stereomicroscope at 40x magnification. Results showed that there were no statistically significant differences in shear bond strength between Variolink N and Panavia F 2.0 stored at 4 or 25 ^oC. The shear bond strengths of these groups were significantly higher than other experimental groups. Resin cements stored at 40^oC produced significantly lower shear bond strengths than those stored at 4 and 25 ^oC (p>0.05). RelyX U200 stored at 40^oC demonstrated the lowest shear bond strength, with values significantly lower than all other groups. All Variolink N and Panavia F 2.0 specimens exhibited mixed failures, whereas all RelyX U200 specimens demonstrated adhesive failure. In conclusion, storing resin cement at 40^oC for three months may significantly lower shear bond strength when bonded to the dentin compared to those that were stored at the temperature of 4 and 25 ^oC.

This in vitro study aimed to evaluate fracture strength and failure modes of thin occlusal onlays fabricated from direct resin composite, CAD/CAM polymer-infiltrated ceramic-network/hybrid ceramic, and CAD/CAM lithiumdisilicate glass ceramic under compressive loading. Forty extracted maxillary molars were prepared, including occlusal enamel and dentin removal, leaving two dentin slopes with peripheral enamel. Thirty teeth were restored with 0.6-mm-thick occlusal onlays using direct resin composite (Premise), CAD/CAM polymer-infiltrated ceramic-network/hybrid ceramic (Vita Enamic), and CAD/CAM lithium-disilicate glass ceramic (IPS e.max CAD). Others were restored with IPS e.max CAD crowns (n=10). The milled restorations were luted with adhesive resin cement. All restored teeth were loaded vertically by means of a universal testing machine. Fracture loading data were recorded in Newtons (N) and statistically analyzed. The failure modes were classified, and correlations between fracture strength and failure mode were analyzed. The fracture strengths (mean±SD) were ranging from 1,949.59 to 2,870.44 N. The IPS e.max CAD onlays showed significantly higher fracture strength than the IPS e.max CAD crowns (p<0.05). There was no correlation between fracture strength and failure modes found within each material. In conclusion, the fracture strength of the Vita Enamic occlusal onlay was comparable with that of the Premise occlusal onlay and the IPS e.max CAD onlay. The IPS e.max CAD onlay provided higher fracture resistance than the IPS e.max CAD crown. However, all restorations demonstrated higher fracture resistance than that required for the average force of mastication.

The objectives of this study were to compare the effectiveness of video based learning (Video) versus a live demonstration (Demo) on dental student knowledge and skills for working length determination with electronic apex locator and to evaluate their improvement after self-directed video based learning. Sixty-three dental students were randomly assigned to two teaching groups. In the classroom, the Demo group attended a live demonstration and the Video group watched a video about working length determination with electronic apex locator. The knowledge and skills were evaluated by using multiple choice questions and a practical test. After all the students had self-studied an online video for 6 weeks, the second practical test was performed. Satisfaction questionnaires were completed after each practical test. The Mann–Whitney U test and the Wilcoxon signed-ranks test were used to compare the scores between groups and within group, respectively. There were no significant differences in knowledge or practical scores between the Demo and Video groups. After self-directed learning, the Video group practical score significantly increased, however, no differences were found in the Demo group. The Demo group was significantly more satisfied with their learning method. In conclusion, video based learning enhanced the knowledge and skills of dental students for working length determination with electronic apex locator as well as a live demonstration had done. Self-directed video based learning subsequent to classroom video improved practical skills.