BMC Oral Health

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> Dental anomalies (DAs) are clinically relevant developmental anomalies that impact oral health and overall quality of life. <bold>Objectives</bold> : Our study aimed to determine the prevalence of dental anomalies among schoolchildren in Aden, Yemen. <bold>Methods</bold> : A cross-sectional study was performed involving 1,026 schoolchildren aged 8–…

Abstract Background This exploratory study aimed to evaluate the expansion effects of a customized elastodontic appliance (CEA) on maxillary and mandibular arches in mixed dentition children using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and to clarify whether these effects are dental, dentoalveolar, or skeletal. Methods This retrospective study included 31 mixed dentition children (mean age 8.3 ± 1…

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complicated autoimmune disease that often causes invasive inflammatory infiltration and serious articular destruction. The global prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is estimated to be around 30% of the population. Several clinical drugs have been reported to have adverse effects ranging from increased inflammation to liver cirrhosis. Even…

Abstract Background Proximal contact strip force and surface geometry remain challenging in Class II composite restorations, with matrix system selection being a key factor. This study aimed to compare the proximal contact strip force and surface geometry of the myQuickmat Classico sectional matrix system and the myQuickmat all-round circumferential matrix system in Class II MOD composite resin r…

Abstract Background As traditional two-dimensional cephalometric analyses of skeletal malocclusions often fail to capture complex craniofacial variations. Recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) imaging have highlighted the correlation between sella turcica morphology and skeletal dysmorphology. This study aimed to explore sella turcica dimensions associated with severe skeletal malocclusion us…

Dental treatment in children is often complicated by anxiety, fear, and lack of cooperation, which may hinder the successful completion of procedures. Conscious sedation is widely used as an advanced behavior management technique to facilitate pediatric dental treatment. However, parental knowledge and perceptions of conscious sedation may influence clinical decision-making. This study aimed to e…

Inappropriate antibiotic use is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and remains a global public health concern. Dentistry contributes substantially to outpatient antibiotic prescribing, yet patient-level evidence on antibiotic-related knowledge and awareness in dental contexts, particularly in Jordan, is limited. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental patien…