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  1. Article: Editorial: Update of Current Evidences in Breast Cancer Surgery.

    Franceschini, Gianluca / Scardina, Lorenzo / Visconti, Giuseppe / Hayashi, Akitatsu / Masetti, Riccardo

    Frontiers in oncology

    2022  Volume 12, Page(s) 928467

    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2649216-7
    ISSN 2234-943X
    ISSN 2234-943X
    DOI 10.3389/fonc.2022.928467
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  2. Article: The Effects of Low-frequency Vibration on Aligner Treatment Duration: A Clinical Trial.

    Bilello, Giuseppa / Fazio, Massimo / Currò, Giuseppe / Scardina, Giuseppe A / Pizzo, Giuseppe

    Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 3, Page(s) 345–352

    Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of an orthodontic tooth movement acceleration device (AcceleDent, OrthoAccel Technologies, Houston, Texas) when used during an aligner treatment.: Materials and methods: Adult ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of an orthodontic tooth movement acceleration device (AcceleDent, OrthoAccel Technologies, Houston, Texas) when used during an aligner treatment.
    Materials and methods: Adult patients who began an aligner treatment (Lineo, Micerium Lab, Avegno, Italy) were allocated to two treatment groups. The first one (Group A), with a 7-day aligner change regimen, used the AcceleDent device for 20 min per day, whereas the second one (Group B) changed the aligners every 14 days and did not use any device. The registered outcomes were the possibility of completing the treatment, the number of aligners needed and treatment duration in the two groups. Moreover, we assessed patients' perception of pain during the first week of treatment.
    Results: Twenty-four patients were allocated to Group A or B depending on the acceptance of AcceleDent use. Patients which used AcceleDent (Group A) completed the treatment using each aligner for fewer days than those belonging to Group B (9.0 ± 1.0 and 15.4 ± 1.2 days, respectively) (
    Conclusions: This controlled clinical trial shows that is possible to apply a 7-day change regimen together with AcceleDent use and successfully complete an aligner treatment with a significant saving of time when compared to a standard 14-days change regimen. Finally, the use of this device allowed reduction in pain perception during the orthodontic treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-29
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2734043-0
    ISSN 2250-1002 ; 2231-0762
    ISSN (online) 2250-1002
    ISSN 2231-0762
    DOI 10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_311_21
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  3. Article ; Online: Palatal Rugae as a Discriminating Factor in Determining Sex: A New Method Applicable in Forensic Odontology?

    Trizzino, Andrea / Messina, Pietro / Sciarra, Fabio Massimo / Zerbo, Stefania / Argo, Antonella / Scardina, Giuseppe Alessandro

    Dentistry journal

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 9

    Abstract: The purpose of this study is a new method that can help to identify the sex through the study of palatal rugae, comparing sagittal sections of the hard palate using Cartesian coordinates and evaluating the assistance given by digital technology and its ... ...

    Abstract The purpose of this study is a new method that can help to identify the sex through the study of palatal rugae, comparing sagittal sections of the hard palate using Cartesian coordinates and evaluating the assistance given by digital technology and its applicability in this method. In this study, 57 digital impressions were examined and divided in two groups based on sex. Results: 2223 impression sections were studied and 145 coordinates that were present with a frequency greater than 50% in one or both groups were obtained: 52 discriminating traits (DT) in the male group, 29 discriminating traits in the female group, and 64 common traits (CT). The DTs in the female group showed no statistically significant difference from the same coordinates in the male one (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2681351-8
    ISSN 2304-6767 ; 2304-6767
    ISSN (online) 2304-6767
    ISSN 2304-6767
    DOI 10.3390/dj11090204
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  4. Article ; Online: LinguAPP: An m-Health Application for Teledentistry Diagnostics.

    Fazio, Matia / Lombardo, Christian / Marino, Giuseppe / Marya, Anand / Messina, Pietro / Scardina, Giuseppe Alessandro / Tocco, Antonino / Torregrossa, Francesco / Valenti, Cesare

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 2

    Abstract: An Android/iOS application for low-cost mobile devices to aid in dental diagnosis through questionnaire and photos is presented in this paper. The main purposes of our app lie in the ease of use even for nonexperienced users, in the limited hardware ... ...

    Abstract An Android/iOS application for low-cost mobile devices to aid in dental diagnosis through questionnaire and photos is presented in this paper. The main purposes of our app lie in the ease of use even for nonexperienced users, in the limited hardware requirements that allow a wide diffusion, and in the possibility to modify the questionnaire for different pathologies. This tool was developed in about a month at the beginning of the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic and is still in use in Italy to allow support to patients without going to the hospital, if not strictly necessary.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Computers, Handheld ; Humans ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Telemedicine
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph19020822
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  5. Article: Home Oral Care Domiciliary Protocol for the Management of Dental Erosion in Rugby Players: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

    Butera, Andrea / Gallo, Simone / Pascadopoli, Maurizio / Scardina, Giuseppe Alessandro / Pezzullo, Sofia / Scribante, Andrea

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 16

    Abstract: People performing regular physical activity are at high risk of dental erosion especially in cases of high sport drinks intake. Biomimetic hydroxyapatite-based oral hygiene products, like toothpastes and mouthwashes, have been investigated in recent ... ...

    Abstract People performing regular physical activity are at high risk of dental erosion especially in cases of high sport drinks intake. Biomimetic hydroxyapatite-based oral hygiene products, like toothpastes and mouthwashes, have been investigated in recent years for their remineralizing activity on the teeth. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of two different oral hygiene protocols, respectively consisting of the combination of a hydroxyapatite-based toothpaste plus mouthwash (Trial group) or toothpaste alone (Control Group). At baseline (T0), as well as at 15 days (T1), 30 days (T2) and 90 days (T3), the following clinical indexes were assessed: Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE), Schiff Air Index (SAI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Plaque Index (PI) and Bleeding Index (BI). In general, for all the indexes assessed, a progressive intragroup reduction was noticed from the baseline to the subsequent timepoints, with no intergroup differences. Accordingly, the use of the hydroxyapatite-based toothpaste, alone or in combination with the mouthwash containing hydroxyapatite as well, is an effective method for the domiciliary management of dental erosion in physically active individuals like rugby players.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm11164893
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  6. Article ; Online: Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of External Anal Sphincter EMG Patterns in Multiple System Atrophy.

    Todisco, Massimiliano / Cosentino, Giuseppe / Scardina, Serena / Fresia, Mauro / Prunetti, Paolo / Pisani, Antonio / Alfonsi, Enrico

    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society

    2022  Volume 37, Issue 5, Page(s) 1069–1074

    Abstract: Background: It is debated whether external anal sphincter (EAS) electromyography can distinguish between multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson's disease (PD), whereas its usefulness for MSA prognosis is unknown.: Objectives: We explored the ... ...

    Abstract Background: It is debated whether external anal sphincter (EAS) electromyography can distinguish between multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson's disease (PD), whereas its usefulness for MSA prognosis is unknown.
    Objectives: We explored the diagnostic and prognostic value and clinical correlations of EAS electromyography patterns in MSA.
    Methods: We collected clinical data and EAS electromyography findings in 72 patients with MSA and 21 with PD.
    Results: We identified four EAS patterns. The normal pattern was frequently observed in PD and associated with prolonged survival when identified in MSA. Abnormal patterns were predominant in MSA. The most severe pattern was associated with the highest likelihood of MSA diagnosis and with the worst prognosis in the MSA cohort. MSA patients with EAS abnormalities often showed urogenital symptoms and fecal incontinence.
    Conclusions: The increasing severity of EAS electromyography patterns paralleled diagnostic accuracy and survival in MSA, and correlated with prevalence of bladder and bowel symptoms. © 2022 The Authors. Movement Disorders published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
    MeSH term(s) Anal Canal ; Electromyography ; Humans ; Multiple System Atrophy/diagnosis ; Parkinson Disease/complications ; Parkinson Disease/diagnosis ; Prognosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 607633-6
    ISSN 1531-8257 ; 0885-3185
    ISSN (online) 1531-8257
    ISSN 0885-3185
    DOI 10.1002/mds.28938
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  7. Article: Soldering in Dentistry: An Updated Technical Review.

    Cumbo, Enzo / Gallina, Giuseppe / Messina, Pietro / Bilello, Giuseppa / Isaqali Karobari, Mohmed / Scardina, Giuseppe Alessandro

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2024  Volume 13, Issue 3

    Abstract: Introduction: The need to permanently join two or more pieces of metal using heat is a frequent condition in various fields of medicine such as dentistry. Welding, brazing and soldering are permanent joining techniques between different metals that ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The need to permanently join two or more pieces of metal using heat is a frequent condition in various fields of medicine such as dentistry. Welding, brazing and soldering are permanent joining techniques between different metals that require in-depth background knowledge in order to obtain predictable results.
    Aim: This review examines the different methods of joining metals using heat and their fields of application.
    Discussion: It is possible to create permanent metal joints in various phases of the creation of final products that will be used on the patient. In several cases, welds are also made directly by the manufacturer during industrial processing. In dentistry, dental laboratories perform complex welds mainly on dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances during the production process. It is also possible to obtain intraoral welding carried out by the clinician inside the patient's oral cavity. Welding can be carried out using combustible gases, electric current, infrared light and laser light through different technical procedures which must be chosen according to the specific needs and the metals to be joined.
    Conclusions: It is useful for the dentist and dental technician to know the different welding methods, including those carried out in the factory by the manufacturer, to better understand the physical properties and mechanical resistance of the components marketed for the construction of prostheses and orthodontic appliances. The enormous variety of conditions in which those who practice welding can find themselves therefore presupposes in-depth knowledge in this field in order to apply the most suitable technique.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm13030809
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  8. Article ; Online: Filter Masks during the Second Phase of SARS-CoV-2: Study on Population.

    Cumbo, Enzo / Gallina, Giuseppe / Messina, Pietro / Scardina, Giuseppe Alessandro

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2023  Volume 20, Issue 3

    Abstract: During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the most common countermeasure are the use of masks, which are supposed to filter inhaled and exhaled air to reduce the spread of the virus. The masks, which are medical devices, must be used by providing appropriate ... ...

    Abstract During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the most common countermeasure are the use of masks, which are supposed to filter inhaled and exhaled air to reduce the spread of the virus. The masks, which are medical devices, must be used by providing appropriate instructions for correct use. This study, which examined the population during the advanced stage of the pandemic, highlighted a substantial improvement in the management and choice of masks, even though the information disseminated to the population probably should be even more detailed and precise in order to avoid incorrect behavior that could compromise the effectiveness of these devices; in fact a high percentage of subjects had behaviors that can facilitate the spread of the virus, such as the continuous attempts to correct the incorrect positioning of the mask on the face or the need to move it because it is annoying.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; SARS-CoV-2 ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; Pandemics/prevention & control
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph20032360
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  9. Article ; Online: Automated Stabilization, Enhancement and Capillaries Segmentation in Videocapillaroscopy.

    Taormina, Vincenzo / Raso, Giuseppe / Gentile, Vito / Abbene, Leonardo / Buttacavoli, Antonino / Bonsignore, Gaetano / Valenti, Cesare / Messina, Pietro / Scardina, Giuseppe Alessandro / Cascio, Donato

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 18

    Abstract: Oral capillaroscopy is a critical and non-invasive technique used to evaluate microcirculation. Its ability to observe small vessels in vivo has generated significant interest in the field. Capillaroscopy serves as an essential tool for diagnosing and ... ...

    Abstract Oral capillaroscopy is a critical and non-invasive technique used to evaluate microcirculation. Its ability to observe small vessels in vivo has generated significant interest in the field. Capillaroscopy serves as an essential tool for diagnosing and prognosing various pathologies, with anatomic-pathological lesions playing a crucial role in their progression. Despite its importance, the utilization of videocapillaroscopy in the oral cavity encounters limitations due to the acquisition setup, encompassing spatial and temporal resolutions of the video camera, objective magnification, and physical probe dimensions. Moreover, the operator's influence during the acquisition process, particularly how the probe is maneuvered, further affects its effectiveness. This study aims to address these challenges and improve data reliability by developing a computerized support system for microcirculation analysis. The designed system performs stabilization, enhancement and automatic segmentation of capillaries in oral mucosal video sequences. The stabilization phase was performed by means of a method based on the coupling of seed points in a classification process. The enhancement process implemented was based on the temporal analysis of the capillaroscopic frames. Finally, an automatic segmentation phase of the capillaries was implemented with the additional objective of quantitatively assessing the signal improvement achieved through the developed techniques. Specifically, transfer learning of the renowned U-net deep network was implemented for this purpose. The proposed method underwent testing on a database with ground truth obtained from expert manual segmentation. The obtained results demonstrate an achieved Jaccard index of 90.1% and an accuracy of 96.2%, highlighting the effectiveness of the developed techniques in oral capillaroscopy. In conclusion, these promising outcomes encourage the utilization of this method to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of conditions that impact microcirculation, such as rheumatologic or cardiovascular disorders.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Capillaries/diagnostic imaging ; Microscopic Angioscopy/methods ; Reproducibility of Results ; Cardiovascular Diseases/pathology ; Veins ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-05
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s23187674
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  10. Article ; Online: How Does the Amount of a Physical Education Intervention Affect Gross Motor Coordination in Early Childhood?

    Navarra, Giovanni Angelo / Scardina, Antonino / Thomas, Ewan / Battaglia, Giuseppe / Agnese, Massimiliano / Proia, Patrizia / Palma, Antonio / Bellafiore, Marianna

    Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology

    2022  Volume 7, Issue 4

    Abstract: Little is known about the dose-response of physical education interventions on motor coordination in preschoolers. Our aim was to investigate whether the development of motor skills changed depending on different amounts of a physical education program ( ... ...

    Abstract Little is known about the dose-response of physical education interventions on motor coordination in preschoolers. Our aim was to investigate whether the development of motor skills changed depending on different amounts of a physical education program (PEP) in children aged 3-5 years. One hundred forty-five children were recruited from kindergartens and randomly divided into a control group (CG,
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2411-5142
    ISSN (online) 2411-5142
    DOI 10.3390/jfmk7040096
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