Objectives: The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate, through scientific evidence, the contribution of laser treatment as an adjunct to periodontal therapy to short-term clinical outcomes, with follow-up periods of up to six months. Materials and methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted, including all publications from January 2020 to September 2024 across three databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar). The articles that did no...

Dentistry 

Introduction: Communication between the orthodontist and the patient is a cornerstone of therapeutic success, shaping adherence, satisfaction, and cooperation throughout treatment. Emerging tools such as teleorthodontics and social media offer new opportunities for improvement, yet their place in daily practice remains poorly defined. This study aimed to assess orthodontists’ communication practices, identify their limitations, and explore avenues for improvement. Materials and ...

Dentistry 

Objective: Vitamin D, a key regulator of phosphocalcic metabolism, plays a central role in bone remodeling—a fundamental process underlying orthodontic tooth movement and post-treatment stability. Its specific influence on orthodontic outcomes, and in particular on relapse prevention, remains insufficiently characterized. This review systematizes the recent evidence on the role of vitamin D in orthodontics, focusing on its biological mechanisms and its potential to enhance treatment...

Dentistry 

Objective: One of the main concerns for orthodontic patients is the overall duration of treatment, as they seek to achieve both esthetic and functional outcomes in the shortest time possible. The objective of this study was to evaluate the factors that may influence the duration of orthodontic treatment at the Orthodontics Department of the CCTD in Casablanca. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 116 patient records followed by reside...

Dentistry 

Objectives: To review the current methods and techniques used in endodontics, including both mainstream and less widely used approaches. To describe the current status of artificial intelligence and its future directions. To discuss tissue engineering. Materials and Methods: Our literature search was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scinapse, and Cochrane as databases. The selection was based on recent studies from the past 10 years. Eligible articles included those relevant ...

Dentistry 

Background: Peripheral brown tumor is a rare extraosseous manifestation of hyperparathyroidism that can closely mimic peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) in its clinical, radiographic, and histopathological presentation. Accurate diagnosis is essential because the treatment targets the underlying metabolic disorder rather than the lesion alone. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 38-year-old woman presenting with a painless, progressively enlarging gingival mass in the ri...

Dentistry 

Solitary neurofibromas of the palate are rare benign tumors, and their occurrence without syndromic association is even less common. We present a case of a 82-year-old patient with a painless, slow-growing lesion on the hard palate. Clinical examination and histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of a non-syndromic solitary neurofibroma. Surgical excision was performed, and no recurrence was observed during the 24-month follow-up. This report emphasizes the importance of recognizing t...

Dentistry 

Introduction: Head and neck radiotherapy, although curative, is associated with significant toxicity affecting the oral cavity. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and weekly progression of acute oral complications in a Moroccan cohort. Materials and Methods: A prospective longitudinal observational study was conducted between June and December 2021. Twenty-one patients receiving a cumulative radiation dose of ≥ 60 Gy were followed on a weekly basis. Oral complic...

Dentistry 

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is an aggressive form of dental caries affecting the primary dentition of preschool children. The consequences of ECC extend far beyond the oral cavity and impact the child’s general health and well-being. Parents’ quality of life is also affected, particularly because of daily stress, feelings of guilt regarding their child’s health status, and the professional and financial constraints related to dental care. The aim of this study was to describe the effects of Ear...

Dentistry 

Purpose: This systematic review aims to analyze the correlation between traditional clinical methods and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in determining the periodontal biotype. Materials AND Methods: An electronic search was conducted to identify clinical observational and comparative studies comparing CBCT with conventional clinical techniques for assessing gingival and bone thickness. The study followed the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analys...

Dentistry