Culturomic and quantitative real‐time ‐ polymerase chain reaction analyses for early contamination of abutments with different surfaces: A randomized clinical trial

Background Rough and/or plasma-activated abutments seem to be able to increase soft tissue adhesion and stability; however, limited evidence is available about bacterial contamination differences. Purpose The aim was to investigate the oral microbiota on four dental abutments with different surfaces by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and culturomic approach. Methods Forty patients needing a single implant rehabilitation were involved in the study. Forty healing abutments, especially designed for the study, were divided into four groups according to the surface topography (1. machined [MAC], 2. machined plasma of argon treated [plasmaMAC], 3. ultrathin threaded mic…

Predicting Death in Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue

Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) accounts for 40% of all squamous cell carcinoma involving the mucosal surface of the oral cavity. TSCC is highly invasive and aggressive and, nowadays, TNM staging system is considered the gold standard in predicting patients’ outcomes. [...]

ADAR1, a promising “protecting” biomarker in oral squamous cell carcinoma

A Cemento-ossifying fibroma of the mandible in an 18 years old female patient: a case report

Oral lichen planus in children: An Italian case series

Oral lichen planus usually occurs in adults; there are no clear data regarding the incidence and the clinical features of oral lichen planus in children. This paper reports clinical findings, treatments, and outcomes of 13 Italian patients with oral lichen planus in childhood diagnosed between 2001 and 2021. The most common finding was keratotic lesions with reticular or papular/plaque-like patterns, confined to the tongue in seven patients. Although oral lichen planus in childhood is rare and the malignant transformation index is unknown, specialists must be aware of its characteristics and oral mucosal lesions must be correctly diagnosed and managed.