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Malocclusion is the third most common dental public health problem worldwide. It is not regarded as a disease, but rather as a deviation from aesthetic standards. Aim: To evaluate the orthodontic status of the young adults from Iasi, to establish the need for orthodontic treatment and their perception regarding the aesthetic aspect of dento-maxillary anomalies. Material and methods: All individuals were clinically examined to determine the IOTN index. After completing the clinical examination, the participants were given a questionnaire that sought to obtain information related to the perception of their own facial aesthetics and the factors that influence access to specialized medical services. Results: From 187 subjects, only 22.5% need orthodontic treatments (10.7% – IOTN 3, IOTN 4 (6.4%) , IOTN 5 (5.3%)). Aesthetically, 81% of subjects were in the 1-4 IOTN AC group, while 66.7% of subjects with class II were in the “borderline” group 5-7. Only 36.4% consider their dental anomaly to be very serious, 32.1% of the participants want to improve the aesthetics of their smile and only 17.1% all the functions of the stomatognathic system. Conclusion: The need for orthodontic treatment is relatively low in the young population, with the main motivation being to improve the aesthetic aspect. From an aesthetic standpoint, the need for treatment is greater, with more than half of the participants classified as needing treatment.

Aim of the study: Treatment planning for dental implants involves the assessment of patient-related risk factors before formulating a treatment plan. This review aimed to evaluate the relevant literature and provide evidence-based information on therapeutic success in implant dentistry. Material and methods: A search of systematic reviews was conducted using a combination of terms and keywords. The primary endpoint of the study was implant failure and the requirements in choosing the ideal candidate. Results: Patient choice, the development of a personalized treatment plan and the physician’s increased attention to patient risk factors increase the chances of therapeutic success. Local and general factors are important Conclusions: There are many risk factors that the clinician needs to know and understand to counsel patients and that need to be taken into account in treatment planning and delivery. There is consistent evidence showing an increased failure rate in smokers, a history of radiotherapy, and local bone quality and quantity. There is weaker evidence showing a higher incidence of peri-implant disease in patients with a history of periodontal tooth loss. The lack of evidence definitively rules out guidelines for patients with autoimmune conditions where expert opinion recommends caution. Osteoporotic patients show acceptable survival rates; however, patients on oral bisphosphonates show a low incidence but high morbidity of osteonecrosis of the jaw. Emerging evidence suggests that there is a correlation between genetic traits and disruption of osseointegration.

Use of the internet for obtaining relevant information regarding health is a verry common practice nowadays. The most frequent searches regard: diseases, treatments, pharmacies, and medical assistance. Aim of the study: The aim of the current study was to measure the prevalence of using the Internet as a source of oral health information among the adult population of Iasi, assessing the impact of the Internet in changing oral health behaviours and identifying barriers to using the Internet to obtain health information. Material and methods: The study involved questionnaire-based survey on 70 patients from different dental practices in Iasi. Results: The survey showed that all respondents used the internet for oral health information, Facebook being the most common application used by (53.8%) of them, followed by WhatsApp, used by (40.9%) of the respondents. Half of the participants (48.1%) considered communication with oral health professionals as one of the main advantages of using the social network to obtain information about oral health. Regarding the change in behaviour based on online oral health information, approximately (67.1%) of the respondents considered that they changed some of the oral health behaviours based on the information on social media. Conclusions: The use of internet to search for oral health information is increased. Accessibility and ease of use of the internet are the main reasons for obtaining oral health information online.