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  • Ukrainian Dental Journal
    Vol. 3 No. 1-2 (2024)

    Journal Title: Ukrainian Dental Journal

    Title abbreviation: UDJ

    DOI: 10.56569/UDJ.3.1-2.2024

    UDC: 616.314(477)(05)

    This Is The Way: From Clinical Case Representation to Structured Scientific Research

    Consistent modification and refinement of concepts within the existing evidence base is an integral part of its development and maturation. However, this process is inherently time-consuming, as it requires comprehensive analysis of the facts and evidence that justify the revision of established views. And, as always, time is limited: during the period needed to reconsider certain approaches, clinical practice being dynamic and evolving environment continues to generate new observations and hypotheses, which will later be tested through structured scientific research. From this arises an important conclusion that should not be overlooked: for clinical dentists, the most straightforward and dynamic format for communication, exchange, and representation remains to be clinical case report. Within this framework, practitioners can present their own proposed modifications to treatment protocols while simultaneously verifying the universality and applicability of generally accepted clinical principles through thoughtful discussion.

    The fourth issue of the Ukrainian Dental Journal serves as vivid example of the current national experience in integrating the international evidence base into clinical dental practice by leading Ukrainian specialists. This integration is showcased through clinical case reports, where the systematic nature of the applied treatment approaches and the deep understanding of biological concepts have been key to achieving long-term successful outcomes.

    In this issue, readers will find practical insights into the use of partially epithelialized connective tissue grafts for soft-tissue augmentation in peri-implant areas and will have the opportunity to analyze alternative approaches for similar clinical scenarios. Separate publication presents the experience of applying the immediate dentoalveolar restoration technique in a case involving a critically compromised central incisor, previously regarded as one of the greatest aesthetic challenges in dental rehabilitation. Another clinical case in this issue revisits the approach to immediate restoration of distally unrestricted edentulous areas using implant-supported prostheses, while avoiding traumatic interventions in the maxillary sinus region and leveraging the potential of modern digital technologies. Of particular interest to readers will be a clinical case focused on the correction of aesthetic and functional disharmony, based on contemporary concepts of biologically driven rehabilitation and surgical crown lengthening. Within the context of international collaboration, the team of authors has also prepared comprehensive review of the currently available literature, clearly structuring all practically relevant aspects related to endodontic treatment of teeth affected by dentinal dysplasia type I. Uniquely significant contribution of this issue is the presentation of the results of clinical and microbiological studies that support the use of oxygen-releasing agents to optimize conventional treatment protocols for patients with stage III–IV periodontitis. All these diverse topics share a common foundation – they originated from clinical cases. Some are still in the process of data accumulation and analysis, while others already present finalized results.

    Therefore, dear readers, we are pleased to present to you the fourth issue of the Ukrainian Dental Journal – journal that can serve as the starting point of your own scientific journey, journal open to collaboration not only with researchers but also with practicing clinicians, and dedicated to showcasing Ukrainian dental experience and scientific achievements at the international level, while aspiring to meet only the highest standards.

    The path of personal scientific development is long and challenging – from the presentation of clinical cases to the conduction of structured scientific research, yet this is the way which remains the only correct one for maintaining methodological consistency, advancing scientific knowledge, and ensuring the accurate interpretation of evidence.

    Editor-in-Chief, Larysa Dakhno
    Associate Editors, Myroslav Goncharuk-Khomyn

  • Ukrainian Dental Journal
    Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023)

    Journal Title: Ukrainian Dental Journal

    Title abbreviation: UDJ

    DOI: 10.56569/UDJ.2.2.2023

    UDC: 616.314(477)(05)

    Absence of Evidence does not mean Evidence of Absence: Message from Editors

    The growth of the evidence base is inviolately related to the variability of the quality within the accumulated evidences, and the problem of their correct interpretation and analysis, results of which are used for the formulation of the most scientifically based and clinically significant conclusions. The stage of correct information processing at the present time has taken its obviously dominant place within the hierarchical structure of scientific and technological progress. Only correctly selected, properly processed and rightly analyzed information is a reliable source for professional training and development of dentists.

    Third issue of the «Ukrainian Dental Journal» characterized by a significant variability of the presented topics, thus demonstrating the multi-vector nature of the dental science development at the present time, a time of unrestrained digitization and a time of revision and detailing for already established morphological concepts.

    In this issue readers will get acquainted with comprehensive analysis of all available for today systematic reviews, dedicated to the topic of MARPE technique effectiveness within orthodontic practice in comparison with other approaches to the treatment of the maxillary transverse dimensions deficiency. In addition, the issue presents and systematizes relevant criteria for the diagnosis of maxillary odontogenic sinusitis, based on the most current data of the evidence base, which can be of great help to clinicians. Also, the issue will acquaint readers with the newest approaches to scaffold formation during regenerative endodontic procedures, which will support deeper understanding of the advantages, disadvantages, and peculiarities of the implementation for each of them. One of the journal’s publications highlights the problem of using the signs and consequences of endodontic treatment as evidences during the course of comparative dental identification, and details the role of endodontics for the practice of forensic dentistry in general. Such wide range of presented research topics inspires faith in the progress and constant development of dental science in Ukraine and abroad, faith in the struggle that really matters, faith in the victory of reason over ignorance, in the victory of good over evil.

    Therefore, dear readers, we present to you the third issue of the «Ukrainian Dental Journal» – dental journal that works for you, and thanks to your support!

    With conviction in the perspective, with faith in the future, with scientific justification!

    Editor-in-Chief, Larysa Dakhno
    Associate Editors, Myroslav Goncharuk-Khomyn

  • Ukrainian Dental Journal
    Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)

    Journal Title: Ukrainian Dental Journal

    Title abbreviation: UDJ

    DOI: 10.56569/UDJ.2.1.2023

    UDC: 616.314(477)(05)

    Clinical Consensus Issues in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A Message from the Editors

    The value of clinical science based on its continued and permanent development, correction or revision of views on postulates that were previously interpreted as constant, while also on considering changes or, contrary, even deeper rooting of classical paradigms, their additions and framing over time and progress.

    Considering this "Ukrainian Dental Journal" continues its publishing activity, introducing domestic and international readers with new achievements in the dental field, new evidences regarding effectiveness of specific clinical approaches, and new views on the changes that await us in the future. The future that has already come, the future that will be waiting for us tomorrow.

    The second issue of our periodical journal is devoted to the issue of comprehensive dental treatment of patients with various forms of developmental dentoalveolar disorders. In particular, this issue represents first time available objective data on the prevalence and main causes of delayed eruption of permanent teeth among Ukrainian children, who need targeted orthodontic interventions. In addition, the second issue of the journal includes the results of systematization of data regarding possibilities of dental rehabilitation of the pediatric patients with a diagnosis of ectodermal dysplasia, who are the youngest patients with need of dental implantation. The pages of the journal also highlight the peculiarities of orthodontic camouflage treatment based on a detailed analysis of a specific clinical case and an extensive literature review. All these topics reflect not only the need to find consensus clinical solutions for the treatment of patients with various forms of dentoalveolar disorders, but also emphasize the existing dilemma of differentiating such between the categories of adaptive "norm" and actual "pathology". In addition, dental interventions in patients with various forms of dentoalveolar anomalies are also a tool for patients socialization and improvement of their quality of life. That is why these scientific works are always relevant, and the achieved results are of unique importance!

    Clinically useful for readers will also be a publication that presents an improved oral hygiene algorithm adapted to the needs of orthodontic patients with fixed types of orthodontic devices.

    And final article dedicated to the modern trends of using artificial intelligence in endodontic practice: how clinically appropriate and promising are modern machine learning protocols in the dental field?

    Information about all of this in the smallest details and in the format of international cooperation’s results can be found on the pages of the second issue of the "Ukrainian Dental Journal".

    Nothing can stop an idea whose time has come!

    Editor-in-Chief, Larysa Dakhno
    Associate Editors, Myroslav Goncharuk-Khomyn

  • Ukrainian Dental Journal
    Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022)

    Journal Title: Ukrainian Dental Journal

    Title abbreviation: UDJ

    DOI: 10.56569/UDJ.1.1.2022

    UDC: 616.314(477)(05)

    A welcome message from the Editors

    Dear Readers,

    Inevitably the time has come when the big work has ended and there is no way to change the final result. Nevertheless, the bad habit of pursuing endless perfectionism and improving doesn't let go. However, there must be a stop somewhere, and this way you are already holding a first issue of Ukrainian Dental Journal is your hands! We have created this publication with the intention of providing a space for the generation of knowledge, dialogue, critique, debate, and collaboration among an international community of dental practitioners and scholars as well as representatives related specialties.

    The immediacy of e-based submissions makes it possible for us all to be fully connected to maintaining researches, discoveries and practical developments in our field and to be directly involved in ongoing knowledge construction.

    Our journal is independent of corporate demands and the overlay of profit-making and profit-taking and we can therefore invite you to be full participants in the scientific process that we are undertaking together.

    Our vision is to create high-quality publications that will be relevant, challenging, thought-provoking, and inclusive of a diverse range of voices and perspectives including graduate students, academic researchers and scholars, practitioners and policy-makers in medical and education.

    We welcome original research, narrative and systematic reviews, expert opinion pieces, case-based reviews, short communications, editorials, letters, book reviews, meeting reports, and information about memorable historic events and anniversaries.

    We will strive to support access to diversity knowledge in the ever narrowing corporatized world of academic publication. We are delighted that you are joining us as readers and hope you will also join us as contributors.

    Chairperson, Olexiy Pavlenko
    Editor-in-Chief, Larysa Dakhno