- Considerations to Establish the Best Orientation of the Occlusal Plane Used in Oral Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review. [Systematic Review]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):325-334.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: The reviewed articles considered the most inferior point marked on the tragus, which would be the most appropriate for the occlusal plane in edentulous and dentate patients. Photography is the most widely used technique for determining the occlusal plane, as it is the most studied and used by clinicians.
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- Scientometric Analysis on the Application of Chlorhexidine Chips in Periodontics and Oral Implantology. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):318-324.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: This scientometric analysis shows that research on chlorhexidine devices for local delivery, in particular, chlorhexidine chips from 2015 to 2025 is fairly scarce but consolidated with a declining trend in publications, showing high impact, and with a stable thematic focus on periodontal and peri-implant outcomes.
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- Perceptual, Psychosocial, and Clinical Determinants of Oral Health among Incarcerated Adolescent Females: A Mixed-construct Appraisal of Developmental Well-being in Custodial Environments. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):310-317.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights a clear link between poor oral health and negative self-perception among female juvenile inmates.
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- Evaluation of a Novel Zygomatic-based Cephalometric Angle for Sagittal Skeletal Discrepancy: A Retrospective Study. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):304-309.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: The ZYen angle is a reliable sagittal skeletal parameter with high diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing class I from class III relationships but limited utility in differentiating class II malocclusions.
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- Integrated Computational and Cross-sectional Analysis of Thrombotic Non-coding RNAs as Salivary and Plasma Biomarkers in Coronary Artery Disease. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):294-303.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: This study identifies key thrombotic genes and regulatory modules in EAT, emphasizing the role of immune and signaling pathways in CAD progression. The consistent downregulation of hsa-miR-641 and its detectability in plasma and saliva support its potential as a reliable noninvasive diagnostic biomarker.
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- Assessment of Maximum Bite Force in Edentulous Patients with Varying Facial Types: An In Vivo Comparative Study. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):288-293.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Maximum bite force in completely edentulous individuals varies significantly with facial morphology and gender. Higher bite forces were observed in Euryprosopic individuals and males, suggesting superior masticatory efficiency.
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- Smear Layer Removal and Dentinal Tubules Penetration of an Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Salvadora persica Combined with Low-concentration Sodium Hypochlorite. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):282-287.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: The FEA miswak, particularly when combined with low-concentration NaOCl, demonstrated smear layer removal comparable to EDTA and enhanced dentinal tubules penetration, with minimal mineral alteration.
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- Evaluation of Fabrication Technique on the Marginal Fit and Fracture Resistance of an Interim Bridge: An In Vitro Study. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):274-281.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: The CAD/CAM-milled restoration showed better marginal fit and higher fracture resistance than the 3D-printed restoration in temporary prosthesis, but both groups were within clinically acceptable limits. The thermocycling aging influenced the marginal fit of interim fixed bridges.
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- Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of Tooth Fragment Reattached with Cavity Disinfectants in Primary and Permanent Teeth: An In Vitro Study. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):269-273.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Cavity disinfectants improve fracture resistance of reattached fragments, particularly in primary teeth. Sodium hypochlorite with ascorbic acid enhances bonding in primary dentition, while chlorhexidine provides consistent performance in both dentitions.
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- Effect of Various Finishing and Polishing Environments on the Surface Roughness and Microleakage of Composite Restorations: An In Vitro Study. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):260-268.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: The finishing of composite restorations under wet environmental conditions is somewhat beneficial with respect to surface roughness and microleakage.
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- Assessment of Shear Bond Strength of MTA and ApaCal ART Liners to a Universal Bonding Agent: An In Vitro Study. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):254-259.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: In both bioactive materials, the eighth-generation adhesives are superior to the seventh-generation adhesives, with MTA exhibiting greater values.
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- Evaluation of Intercondylar Distance as a Predictor of Vertical Dimension in Edentulous Patients: A Cross-sectional Comparative Study. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):248-253.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Despite low concordance with conventional methods, the ICD method for determining OVD has shown consistent applicability across genders and edentulous durations, thus underscoring its clinical relevance.
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- Impact of Oral Health Education on Visually Impaired Adolescents in Tamil Nadu: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [Randomized Controlled Trial]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):242-247.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study revealed that the oral health education techniques, like audio-tactile performance (ATP), tactile graphics, were more effective than the traditional combination of Audio and Braille text in promoting proper oral hygiene among visually impaired children.
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- Prevalence and Radiological Characteristics of Styloid Process Calcifications in Panoramic Radiographs of Dominican Individuals: A Cross-sectional Study. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):237-241.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Calcifications of the styloid processes are common among the Dominican population. Careful radiographic evaluation is essential, even for asymptomatic individuals, due to its significance in the differential diagnosis of orofacial pain, cervical pain, and Eagle syndrome.
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- Morphometric Evaluation of Cervical Vertebral Age and Mandibular Growth in Skeletal Class II Individuals Using Digital Cephalometry: A Cross-sectional Study. [Journal Article]J Contemp Dent Pract. 2026 Mar 01; 27(3):231-236.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: Morphometric CVB age showed good group-level agreement between mandibular length predicted during the pubertal phase (8-13 years) and measured postpubertal values (17-21 years) in Saudi skeletal class II subjects.
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