School of Dental Sciences: Recent submissions
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General dentists' perceptions and clinical management of hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM) in Ireland
(2023)Purpose: This questionnaire aimed to explore how general dentists in the Republic of Ireland perceive and manage hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM). Methods: Following ethical approval, a validated structured ... -
Pulp Vitality and Longevity of Adhesive Restorations Are Not Affected by Selective Carious Removal: A Multicenter Clinical Trial
(2021)The aim of this multicenter randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the pulp vitality and survival rate of adhesive restorations performed on posterior deciduous teeth after non-selective (NSCR) or selective (SCR) carious ... -
Clinical experience of undergraduate dental students in paediatric dentistry: A 5-year cross-sectional study
(2022)Introduction: The clinical experience of undergraduate dental students in Paediatric Dentistry has a profound influence on their future confidence. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical experience of ... -
Giomer composite compared to glass ionomer in occlusoproximal ART restorations of primary molars: 24-month RCT
(2022)Background Occlusoproximal restorations of primary molars usually fail, so it is necessary to investigate new materials that may overcome this challenge. Thus, this trial aimed to evaluate the longevity of occlusoproximal ... -
The Hall Technique 10 years on: Questions and answers.
(2017)It is ten years since the first paper on the Hall Technique was published in the British Dental Journal and almost 20 years since the technique first came to notice. Dr Norna Hall a (now retired) general dental practitioner ... -
Glass Ionomer Sealants Can Prevent Dental Caries but Cannot Prevent Posteruptive Breakdown on Molars Affected by Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: One-Year Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial
(2021)To evaluate the preventive effect of glass ionomer cement (GIC) against dental caries and posteruptive breakdown (PEB) on molars affected by molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). In this randomized clinical trial, 77 ... -
Survival rate of primary molar restorations is not influenced by hand mixed or encapsulated GIC: 24 months RCT
(2021)Background: Glass ionomer cements (GIC) have been considered the top option to restore primary teeth by dentists. The most common supply forms are hand mixed and encapsulated GIC. There is a lack of information about the ... -
Is it worth using low-cost glass ionomer cements for occlusal ART restorations in primary molars? 2-year survival and cost analysis of a Randomized clinical trial
(2020)Objective: To evaluate the 2-year survival rate and the cost-effectiveness of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) using three different glass ionomer cements (GICs) for restoring occlusal dentin caries lesions in primary ... -
Use of rubber dam versus cotton roll isolation on composite resin restorations' survival in primary molars: 2-year results from a non-inferiority clinical trial.
(2022)Background: This non-inferiority randomised clinical trial aimed to evaluate the survival of direct bulk fill composite resin restorations in primary molars using different methods of moisture control: rubber dam isolation ... -
A Study to Determine the Frequency of Headache Disorders in Patients Attending an Orofacial Pain Clinic.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Introduction: The multifactorial origin of headache and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) coupled with the fact that they exhibit similar and overlapping signs and symptoms make differential diagnosis and treatment planning ... -
A Prospective, Single Blind, Crossover, Clinical Trial to Assess the Outcomes of Computer-Engineered Complete Dentures from Impressions and Intra-Oral Scans of the Edentulous Arches: A Pilot Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Computer-engineered complete dentures (CECDs) have documented advantages over conventionally fabricated complete dentures for the clinician, technician, and patient. Intra-oral scanning (IOS) of the edentulous arches is ... -
IMMERSION OF DEBRIDED DIABETIC FOOT ULCER (DFU) TISSUE IN ELECTROCHEMICALLY GENERATED PH NEUTRAL HYPOCHLOROUS ACID SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE MICROBIAL BIOBURDEN: WHOLE-GENOME SEQUENCING OF Staphylococcus aureus, THE MOST PREVALENT SPECIES RECOVERED
(2023)Background: Diabetic foot ulcer infections (DFUIs) are the leading cause of lower limb amputations, mediated predominantly by Staphylococcus aureus. pH neutral electrochemically-generated hypochlorous acid (anolyte) is a ... -
Role of Fusobacterium nucleatum-oral keratinocyte interactions in the progression of oral dysplasia and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Dysplastic changes of the oral epithelium have a potential for malignant transformation. Several studies have identified increased abundance of Fusobacterium spp. on malignant and premalignant oral lesions. The potential ... -
The role of the Mediator complex in fungal pathogenesis and response to antifungal agents.
(2023)Mediator is a complex of polypeptides that plays a central role in the recruitment of RNA polymerase II to promoters and subsequent transcriptional activation in eukaryotic organisms. Studies have now shown that Mediator ... -
Aspects of Dose Optimisation and Diagnostic Efficacy Relating to Dental Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
The increasing acceptance of CBCT as a standard form of dental diagnostic imaging is based upon its ability to produce multiplanar cross-sectional (3D) images at a level of resolution that, while not as high as conventional ... -
AN EMERGING PANTON-VALENTINE (PVL)-POSITIVE CC5-METICILLIN-RESISTANT Staphylococcus aureus-IVc CLONE RECEOVERED FROM HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS OVER A 17-YEAR PERIOD FROM 12 COUNTRIES INVESTIGATED BY WHOLE-GENOME SEQUENCING
(2023)Background A novel Panton–Valentine leukocidin (PVL)-positive meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clonal complex (CC)5-MRSA-IVc (‘Sri Lankan’ clone) was recently described from Sri Lanka. Similar isolates ... -
microRNA, Dental Pulp Cell Mineralisation and Therapeutic Epigenetic Modification
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Current clinical approaches to the management of deep caries and symptomatic pulpitis are destructive and costly, generally involving removal of the entire pulp as part of a root canal treatment (RCT) procedure. Contemporary ... -
An in vitro study evaluating the efficacy of a novel mount with torque control designed to tighten Osstell SmartPegs
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects that different transducer tightening methods have on implant stability quotient (ISQ) values. A secondary aim was to determine the reliability of ISQ measurements ... -
The Perceived Effect of Covid-19 on Undergraduate Education in Oral Surgery - A Qualitative Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Introduction Covid-19 has had a profound impact on all of our lives since it was first described in Wuhan in December 2019. Oral Surgery is a specialty which involves teaching undergraduate dental students skills required ... -
Informed consent for third molar extraction; a comparison of conventional verbal consent versus video-assisted consent
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Background: The goal of the informed consent process is to provide patients with the necessary educational information, defend their autonomy, and allow active involvement in treatment planning and decision-making. The ...
