Geriatric oral health care encounters significant challenges with the increase in the proportion of older individuals. Age-related changes in the dentition, muscles, and joints result in a decline in objective masticatory function, subjective restoration requirements, and acceptability among the elderly population, with individual variations influenced by systemic health. Considering functional requirements, the adaptability of stomatognathic and systemic health conditions, health economics and other factors, the authors believe that it should not be limited to the conventional "one-to-one" strategy for replacing missing teeth in geriatric prosthodontics. There is an urgent need for a precise and adaptable restoration strategy that is more suitable for older individuals. The proposal of a new concept of functional tooth loss updates the minimal restoration standards for elderly patients and establishes the theory of age-friendly functional restoration. Based on the restoration strategy of functional tooth loss, this paper proposes a new concept termed "age-friendly functional restoration of the stomatognathic system", which integrates treatment considerations including endodontics, periodontology, mucosa, muscles, temporomandibular joint, and systemic health. Efforts should be made in four areas as follows. Firstly, the "assessment of accessible function" should be enhanced by considering the interrelationship between stomatognathic and systemic health. Secondly, the "evaluation of appropriate function" is supposed to be optimised in view of subjective needs and objective evaluation of the stomatognathic system. Moreover, the "formulation of treatment plans" needs to be accomplished with the aid of assistive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to accurately exert appropriate functional restoration. Lastly, the "management and maintenance of health" is likely to be strengthened through follow-ups, propaganda and education, and preventive healthcare, so as to improve quality of life and ultimately achieve healthy ageing among older individuals.
Humans ; Tooth Loss/therapy* ; Aged ; Stomatognathic System ; Oral Health ; Dental Care for Aged ; Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods*

The current low quality of fixed restoration margins is highly correlated with the high incidence of margin-related complications. It is also related to the unclear spatiotemporal geometric position relationship among the consensus definitions of the gingival margin (G), preparation margin (P), and restoration margin (R). This paper discusses the existing problem of the existing term "gingival margin" as a surface anatomical landmark; proposes the term "free gingival margin line" that conforms to geometry and measurement and has importance as a surface anatomical landmark; and clarifies the participants that exist in the marginal area. These participants include the P, R, and G; cementation (adhesive) layer; and gingival sulcus. Moreover, this paper discusses the various iatrogenic damages induced by entering the gingival sulcus via the P, R, and cementing (adhesive) layer. Through the discussion of the design deficiencies of the subgingival and biologically oriented preparation technique, the physiological and clinical importance of the concept of gingival sulcus/gingival sulcus fluid + supercrestal tissue attachment (biological width) = first periodontal protective barrier was analyzed. The value of preserving the physiological role of the gingival sulcus is emphasized. Furthermore, the newly defined RPG distance represents the distance between the successive P or R line and free G line and can be measured in the clinical procedure of tooth preparation. The optimal solution is 0-200 µm, that is, RPG200: the P and R are located on the free G line and the distance between these margins is less than 200 µm. This distance not only has the aesthetic effect of invisibility to the naked eye, it also has a minimal effect on the G and gingival sulcus and is convenient for doctors and patients to clean. Furthermore, in accordance with the positional relationship between the three margins and cementation (adhesive) layer, a new classification of marginal positions is proposed. This classification overcomes the problems of incomplete inclusion objects and uncontrolled risk factors in the previous classification. It also has the advantages of strong practicability, good efficiency of main control geometric quantity, and clear risk control points. The new design scheme and classification of the margi-nal position of RPG200 proposed in this paper provide a new understanding for margin design and complication prevention in the future.
Humans ; Gingiva/anatomy & histology* ; Cementation ; Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods*

Achieving precise restoration of tooth function and personalized restoration of natural tooth esthetics has always been a significant challenge in direct restorative dentistry. The traditional direct restorative techniques are limited by the subjective operations of dentists, resulting in high technical sensitivity, long operation time, and unpredictable restoration results, making it difficult to meet patients' personalized demands for restoration outcomes. An innovative flowable resin injection technique was introduced in this study. By combining digital design with personalized restoration guides, this technique achieves precise and personalized tooth restoration, thus revolutionizing the traditio-nal paradigm of direct tooth restoration. Specifically, this technique is guided by the patient's subjective aesthetic needs. It utilizes digital technology to pre-design the restoration result and creates a personalized restoration guide. During clinical operation, the dentist needs to only precisely inject the flowable resin into the guide, allowing for rapid completion of the restoration, thereby significantly reducing the operation time and improving the precision and predictability of the restoration. The perfect combination of digital design and flowable resin injection not only significantly improves the precision and predictability of direct tooth restoration but also remarkably shortens the clinical operation time and reduces the requirements for the dentist's technical level, making it widely applicable to the restoration of various tooth defects. Thus, it improves patient satisfaction and reduces the workload of dentists. This innovative restoration technique is expected to become a new productive force in future clinical direct adhesive restorations.
Humans ; Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods* ; Esthetics, Dental ; Composite Resins ; Computer-Aided Design ; Injections

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the differences in shear bond strength, marginal adaptation, and nano-microleakage after aging among snowplow, layered filling, and lining techniques applied to the resin-bonded restoration of defective primary teeth. METHODS: In this study, 51 freshly extracted, crown-intact primary anterior teeth and 30 primary molars were collected. The experimental groups were as follows: layered filling group, lining group, and snowplow group. Experiments were performed to compare the differences in shear bond strength, marginal integrity, and silver ion nano-microleakage after aging among these groups. RESULTS: The median shear bond strength of the layered filling group, lining group, and snowplow group were 2.45, 5.72, and 9.43 MPa, respectively. The values for lining group and snowplow group were significantly higher than that for layered filling group (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was found between lining group and snowplow group (P>0.05). The median overall margin integrity of the layered filling group, lining group, and snowplow group were 55.38%, 48.25%, and 65.63%, respectively. The difference among the three groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05). The median percentages of silver ion nano-microleakage in the layered filling group, lining group, and snowplow group were 11.71%, 9.47%, and 11.55%, respectively. The difference among the three groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS Applying the snowplow technique to restore defective primary teeth can improve the bond strength and margin integrity and reduce nano-microleakage.
Tooth, Deciduous ; Humans ; Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods* ; Dental Leakage ; Shear Strength ; Dental Bonding/methods* ; Molar ; Composite Resins ; Silver

This report presents a case of a 9-year-old child with a complicated crown-root fracture of the maxillary central incisor, accompanied with a root fracture. The treatment strategy was minimally invasive, focusing on vital pulp preservation, root fracture recovery, and crown restoration. The fractured crown was reattached using resin short posts to enhance retention, resulting in aesthetic and functional restoration of the anterior teeth. A 2-year follow-up revealed favorable clinical and radiographic outcomes.
Humans ; Child ; Tooth Fractures/therapy* ; Tooth Root/injuries* ; Incisor/injuries* ; Tooth Crown/injuries* ; Post and Core Technique ; Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods* ; Maxilla

With the increasing demand for dental aesthetic outcomes, techniques for composite resin restoration intended for anterior teeth have been widely applied due to their minimally invasive and superior esthetic performance. Despite promising short-term outcomes, the long-term prognosis of anterior resin restorations remains challenging. Frequently reported complications include restoration fractures and decoloration. Material selection, operative procedures, and patient-related factors can affect the long-term outcomes of restorations. This review aims to systematically analyze the long-term clinical performance of resin restorations in anterior teeth. The key factors influencing treatment efficacy are also investigated. The findings are expected to provide a basis for optimizing clinical strategies in procedures for anterior composite resin restoration.
Humans ; Composite Resins ; Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods* ; Prognosis ; Esthetics, Dental ; Treatment Outcome ; Time Factors

Complex crown-root fractures in the esthetic zone refer to a type of dental trauma occurring in the anterior region, characterized by concurrent fractures involving both the crown and the root, with associated pulp exposure and periodontal tissue injury. These injuries consistently exhibit critical anatomical features, including a fixed palatal fracture location below the alveolar crest, compromised residual tooth structure, and frequent encroachment of the biological width. To predict treatment outcomes, a risk assessment framework based on the restoration-tooth-periodontium interface was developed. Resistance risk was evaluated by assessing the type of residual dentin ferrule and the length of the root within the alveolar bone, while periodontal risk was assessed according to gingival phenotype and alveolar bone morphology. Based on these risk dimensions and the principles of aesthetics, stability, and minimally invasive treatment, a diagnostic classification system was established to categorize fractures into three types: favorable, intervention and high-risk. Type-specific management strategies were proposed: for favorable cases, crown lengthening combined with deep margin elevation to reduce periodontal risk is recommended; for intervention cases, orthodontic extrusion or surgical extrusion is applied to simultaneously address both ferrule deficiency and biological width violation; for high-risk cases, extraction followed by implant restoration is advised due to limited root preservation value. The presented classification enables clinicians to adopt a scientific and structured approach to treatment planning for these complex crown-root fractures in the aesthetic zone.
Humans ; Tooth Fractures/therapy* ; Tooth Root/injuries* ; Risk Assessment ; Tooth Crown/injuries* ; Periodontium ; Esthetics, Dental ; Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods*

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of ceramic onlay to repair serious defects in young permanent molars. METHODS: Sixty patients with defects in young permanent molars were selected. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. One group was restored with ceramic onlay, and the other used resin composite to direct filling. Follow-up visit was conducted at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after treatment. Modified USPHS/Ryge criteria were used to evaluate the effect of restoration. The occlusal courses were recorded by the T-Scan Ⅲ system in intercuspal position. Gingival and food impaction were recorded. The effect of the two restorative methods, the recovery of occlusal function, and the gingival and approximal conditions were analyzed. RESULTS: At 12 months after restoration, the marginal fitness in the onlay group was significantly better than that in the resin group (P<0.05). At 12 and 24 months after restoration, the surface smoothness in the onlay group was significantly better than that in the resin composite group (P<0.05). At each follow-up visit, the resin group had significantly lower per-cen-tage of occlusal force than contralateral molar (P<0.05). The percentage of occlusal force in the onlay group and the con-trala-teral molar showed no statistical difference (P>0.05). The gingival and approximal conditions also demon-strated no stati-stical differences (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The ceramic onlay repair method is better than resin composite filling in marginal fitness, surface smoothness, and recovery of the occlusal function when restoring young permanent molars with serious defects.
Bite Force ; Ceramics ; Composite Resins ; Dental Restoration, Permanent ; methods ; Humans ; Inlays ; Molar ; Resin Cements

OBJECTIVE: To observe the preoperative sedation, the status of separation from parents, compliance with the mask, hemodynamic parameters and postoperative agitation of intranasal dexmedetomidine (DEX) premedication on children undergoing dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia. METHODS: In the study, 60 children of American Society of Anesthesiology classification (ASA I-II), aged 2-9 years, were randomly assigned to one of two equal groups. Thirty minutes before operation, control group received intranasal placebo (0.9% saline) 0.02 mL/kg, and DEX group received intranasal DEX 2 μg/kg. The preoperative sedation score, the status of separation from parents, compliance with the mask and hemodynamic parameters were recorded by an anesthesiologists until anesthesia induction. Recovery conditions, postoperative agitation were also recorded. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the two groups in patient characteristics, operation time, extubation time and recovery time. Compared with the children in control group, those in DEX group were significantly more sedated when they were separated from their parents (56.7% vs. 26.7%, P<0.05). Satisfactory compliance with mask application was 40% in control group vs. 73.3% in DEX group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the incidences of postoperative agitation and oxygen saturation (SpO₂). Compared with control group, the heart rate (HR) of DEX group was decreased after 20 minutes of drug administration [(97.13±12.93) beats/min vs.(104.53±11.97) beats/min, P<0.05]. The changes of the HR and SpO2 in the two groups were within the normal range. There were no incidences of bradycardia and hypoxemia in either of the groups during study observation. CONCLUSION Premedication with intranasal DEX 2 μg/kg for children undergoing dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia produces good preoperative sedation. The levels of sedation, scores of parental separation and compliance with the mask were satisfied. The children have good recovery conditions, and no obvious postoperative agitation and respiratory depression after DEX administration. Intranasal DEX 2 μg/kg is an effective and safe alternative for premedication in children.
Administration, Intranasal ; Anesthesia, General ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods* ; Dexmedetomidine/administration & dosage* ; Double-Blind Method ; Heart Rate ; Humans ; Hypnotics and Sedatives/administration & dosage*

Composite Resins ; therapeutic use ; Dental Restoration, Permanent ; methods ; Humans