BMC Oral Health

Abstract Background This study evaluates the performance of ChatGPT-4o on practice questions from the U.S. Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) and the Chinese Dental Licensing Examination to assess its potential and limitations in a high-stakes dental context. Methods ChatGPT-4o and human participants (ten dental undergraduate students, ten graduate students specializing in oral …

Abstract Background Short-video platforms have become major channels for disseminating public health information. This study evaluated the quality, reliability, and content completeness of videos on impacted wisdom teeth on TikTok and Bilibili. It examined whether platform type, uploader category, and user engagement metrics were associated with these outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional analysis …

Abstract Background Among facial skeletal injuries, mandibular fractures are highly prevalent, second after nasal bone fractures. Consequently, a lot of research has focused on treatment modalities for these fractures, to ensure faster healing & rigid fixation. One of these modalities is the application of the Sagittal Split plate at the mandibular angle. The objective of this study is to com…

To investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) percentile and biological maturation indicators, including skeletal age, dental age, and tooth development, in children from two distinct regions of Türkiye. This retrospective cross-sectional study included 1011 orthodontic patients aged 6–18 years from Eastern Anatolia (n = 582) and Central Anatolia (n = 429). BMI percentiles were ca…

Abstract Background The clinical longevity of pit and fissure sealants is closely related to their physical and chemical properties. To address the moisture sensitivity of hydrophobic pit and fissure sealants, hydrophilic types were introduced; however, their performance is not yet fully understood. Objectives The present study was carried out to compare and evaluate microleakage, penetration dep…

Abstract Background Recently introduced milled and 3D-printed resin dental restorations are designed for long-term use. They must endure the mechanical stresses of chewing in the oral environment. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of artificial toothbrushing on wear, surface roughness and hardness of additive-manufactured and milled ceramic filled resin restorative materials. Materials and …

Abstract Objective Zygomatic implant placement is a challenging surgical procedure, as the implants are inserted with limited accessibility and visibility. The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of completely limiting versus partially limiting computer-generated 3D surgical guides for zygomatic implant placement in patients with atrophic maxillae. Materials and methods This prospective…