Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar

Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, University of Bern

Affiliated withUniversity of Bern Oral Implantology Research Institute

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JoVE Journal Publications

ArticleTotal : 1	Year
Publication title	2026

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Article	Year
Impact of a "TED-Style" presentation on potential patients' willingness to accept dental implant therapy: a one-group, pre-test post-test study. The journal of advanced prosthodontics\| PubMed ID: 26816573	2015
Cryogenically salvaged teeth as a potential source for grafting dentoalveolar, periodontal or maxillofacial defects. Medical hypotheses\| PubMed ID: 27241250	2016
Failure rate of single-unit restorations on posterior vital teeth: A systematic review. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 27765400	2017
Letters to the editor. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 28338034	2017
An online tool that provides access to evidence-based literature on dental restorations: www.crownorfill.com. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 28461049	2017
Comments regarding: Cooper LF, Stanford C, Feine J, McGuire M. Prospective assessment of CAD-CAM zirconia abutment and lithium disilicate crown restorations: 2.4 year results. J Prosthet Den... The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 28641823	2018
Mouthguard use may reduce dentofacial injuries in field hockey players. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 28642567	2017
From dental science to clinical practice: Knowledge translation and evidence-based dentistry principles. The Saudi dental journal\| PubMed ID: 28725125	2017
Lay preferences for dentogingival esthetic parameters: A systematic review. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 28870541	2017
Implications of bisphosphonate calcium ion depletion interfering with desmosome epithelial seal in osseointegrated implants and pressure ulcers. Medical hypotheses\| PubMed ID: 28915955	2017
Clinical assessment of fractured implant abutment screws: The Bernese silicone replica technique. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 28969916	2018
A modified technique for the intraoral assessment of static occlusal contacts. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 29195819	2018
In Vivo and In Vitro Effectiveness of Rotary Nickel-Titanium vs Manual Stainless Steel Instruments for Root Canal Therapy: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The journal of evidence-based dental practice\| PubMed ID: 29478682	2018
A safe holder for adjusting indirect prostheses: The silicone cube technique. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 29627216	2018
Prevention and Management of Cheek and/or Tongue Biting Related to Posterior Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses (ISFDPs). Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists\| PubMed ID: 29855110	2019
Clinical performance of zirconia implants: A meta-review. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 31451193	2020
In Vivo and In Vitro Comparison of Internal and Marginal Fit of Digital and Conventional Impressions for Full-Coverage Fixed Restorations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The journal of evidence-based dental practice\| PubMed ID: 31732100	2019
Marginal and internal adaptation of single crowns and fixed dental prostheses by using digital and conventional workflows: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 32928518	2021
Single versus splinted short implants at sinus augmented sites: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery\| PubMed ID: 33002610	2021
Patient Satisfaction in Medicine and Dentistry. International journal of dentistry\| PubMed ID: 33456467	2020
Aesthetic Parameters and Patient-Perspective Assessment Tools for Maxillary Anterior Single Implants. International journal of dentistry\| PubMed ID: 33708255	2021
Understanding the Lived Experience of North American Dental Patients With a Single-Tooth Implant in the Upper Front Region of the Mouth: Protocol for a Qualitative Study. JMIR research protocols\| PubMed ID: 33886491	2021
Digital Workflow for Full-Arch Immediate Implant Placement Using a Stackable Surgical Guide Fabricated Using SLM Technology. Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists\| PubMed ID: 33938077	2021
Comments about the appraisal of systematic reviews in restorative dentistry. F1000Research\| PubMed ID: 35136572	2021
Lack of association between dental implants and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 35338331	2022
Double-Crown Prosthesis Retention Using Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK): An In Vitro Study. Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists\| PubMed ID: 35343624	2023
Mandibular full-arch fixed prostheses supported by three-dental-implants: A protocol of an overview of reviews. PloS one\| PubMed ID: 35377903	2022
Smile Design: Mechanical Considerations. Dental clinics of North America\| PubMed ID: 35738740	2022
Preoperative administration of amoxicillin is not recommended in healthy patients undergoing implant surgery. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 35750737	2022
Three-dimensional macroscopical quantification of plaque accumulation on implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses surfaces: A methodological pilot study. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 35940952	2022
Ceramic and Composite Polishing Systems for Milled Lithium Disilicate Restorative Materials: A 2D and 3D Comparative In Vitro Study. Materials (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 35955341	2022
Fully Digital versus Conventional Workflows for Fabricating Posterior Three-Unit Implant-Supported Reconstructions: A Prospective Crossover Clinical Trial. International journal of environmental research and public health\| PubMed ID: 36141729	2022
ACCURACY OF INTRAORAL SCANNERS VERSUS TRADITIONAL IMPRESSIONS: A RAPID UMBRELLA REVIEW. The journal of evidence-based dental practice\| PubMed ID: 36162879	2022
Diagnostic Mock-Up as a Surgical Reduction Guide for Crown Lengthening: Technique Description and Case Report. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)\| PubMed ID: 36295521	2022
Biomimetic Whitening Effect of Polyphosphate-Bleaching Agents on Dental Enamel. Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 36412711	2022
Traditional versus conservative endodontic access impact on fracture resistance of chairside CAD-CAM lithium disilicate anterior crowns: An in vitro study. Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists\| PubMed ID: 36471494	2023
Dynamic navigation may be used for most implant surgery scenarios due to its satisfactory accuracy. The journal of evidence-based dental practice\| PubMed ID: 36494104	2022
Titanium-base abutments may have similar long-term peri-implant effects as non-bonded one-piece abutments. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 36526831	2022
Effect of sintering on the translucency of CAD-CAM lithium disilicate restorations: A comparative in vitro study. Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists\| PubMed ID: 36609993	2023
The Status of Digital Dental Technology Implementation in the Saudi Dental Schools' Curriculum: A National Cross-Sectional Survey for Healthcare Digitization. International journal of environmental research and public health\| PubMed ID: 36612639	2022
Insertion Torque, Removal Torque, and Resonance Frequency Analysis Values of Ultrashort, Short, and Standard Dental Implants: An In Vitro Study on Polyurethane Foam Sheets. Journal of functional biomaterials\| PubMed ID: 36662057	2022
Innovative Pedagogical Strategies in Health Professions Education: Active Learning in Dental Materials Science. International journal of environmental research and public health\| PubMed ID: 36767406	2023
Natural Bioactive Epigallocatechin-Gallate Promote Bond Strength and Differentiation of Odontoblast-like Cells. Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 36810406	2023
Consequences of COVID-19 and Its Variants: Understanding the Physical, Oral, and Psychological Impact. International journal of environmental research and public health\| PubMed ID: 36833792	2023
Health and Well-Being through COVID-19 Vaccination: Physical, Oral, and Psychological Effects. International journal of environmental research and public health\| PubMed ID: 36833813	2023
Enhanced Lip-Contour During Facial Scan for 3D DSD and Implant Planning: A Blue Screen Approach. The Journal of oral implantology\| PubMed ID: 36913699	2023
Interdisciplinary Approaches for Integrating Materials Science and Dentistry. Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 36978735	2023
Minimally Invasive Laminate Veneer Therapy for Maxillary Central Incisors. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)\| PubMed ID: 36984604	2023
Effect of incisal preparation design on the fracture strength of monolithic zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate laminate veneers. Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists\| PubMed ID: 37014263	2024
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation of a Patient with Sjogren's Syndrome with Maxillary Titanium-Zirconia and Mandibular Monolithic Zirconia Implant Prostheses Fabricated with CAD/CAM Technology: A Cl... Journal of functional biomaterials\| PubMed ID: 37103264	2023
An Innovative 3D Printed Tooth Reduction Guide for Precise Dental Ceramic Veneers. Journal of functional biomaterials\| PubMed ID: 37103306	2023
Ultra-Translucent Zirconia Laminate Veneers: The Influence of Restoration Thickness and Stump Tooth-Shade. Materials (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 37109865	2023
Pulpotomy versus root canal treatment in permanent teeth with spontaneous pain: comparable clinical and patient outcomes, but insufficient evidence. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 37188923	2023
Soft Tissue Grafting Procedures before Restorations in the Esthetic Zone: A Minimally Invasive Interdisciplinary Case Report. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)\| PubMed ID: 37241054	2023
Ceramic versus Composite Resin Polishing Systems on the Surface Roughness of Milled Leucite-Reinforced Ceramics. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)\| PubMed ID: 37374252	2023
Impact of Orthodontic Appliances on Hiring Prospects in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus\| PubMed ID: 37431341	2023
Peri-implantitis and systemic inflammation: A critical update. The Saudi dental journal\| PubMed ID: 37520600	2023
Lack of keratinized mucosa increases peri-implantitis risk. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 37537217	2023
Re: COVID-19 as a factor associated with early dental implant failures: A retrospective analysis-There is a need for research on the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on dental implant failure:... Clinical implant dentistry and related research\| PubMed ID: 37670457	2024
Effect of resin cement selection on fracture resistance of chairside CAD-CAM lithium disilicate crowns containing virgilite: A comparative in vitro study. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry\| PubMed ID: 37739880	2025
Influence of hydrothermal aging on the shear bond strength of 3D printed denture-base resin to different relining materials. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials\| PubMed ID: 37976994	2024
Novel strategies enhancing endodontic disinfection: Antibacterial biodegradable calcium hydroxide nanoparticles in an ex vivo model. International journal of pharmaceutics\| PubMed ID: 37984620	2023
Impact of restoration thickness and tooth shade background on the translucency of zirconia laminate veneers: An in vitro comparative study. The Saudi dental journal\| PubMed ID: 38375383	2024
Salivary levels of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory biomarkers in periodontitis patients with and without acute myocardial infarction: implications for cardiovascular risk assessment. Frontiers in oral health\| PubMed ID: 38433948	2024
Short-term data suggests cognitive benefits in the elderly with single-implant overdentures. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 38570647	2024
Effect of preparation design and endodontic access on fracture resistance of zirconia overlays in mandibular molars: An in vitro study. Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists\| PubMed ID: 38734932	2025
A proof of concept on implant-supported bilateral cantilever bridges: The T-Bridge approach. Swiss dental journal\| PubMed ID: 38757922	2024
Influence of occlusal thickness on the fracture resistance of chairside milled lithium disilicate posterior full-coverage single-unit prostheses containing virgilite: A comparative in vitro ... Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists\| PubMed ID: 38790151	2025
Fracture resistance of CAD/CAM milled versus direct hand-made interim laminate veneers. The Saudi dental journal\| PubMed ID: 38883892	2024
Advanced restorative management of focal microdontia: A brief review and case report. Dental and medical problems\| PubMed ID: 38916078	2024
Minimally invasive techniques in the management of muscular temporomandibular joint disorders: A five-year observational study. Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry\| PubMed ID: 38988752	2024
Depth distortion and angular deviation of a fully guided tooth-supported static surgical guide in a partially edentulous patient: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists\| PubMed ID: 38992883	2024
Dental implants significantly increase adjacent tooth loss risk due to root fracture. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 39154079	2024
Maintaining periodontally compromised teeth seems more cost-effective than replacing them with dental implants. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 39160283	2024
Similar short-term outcomes for bone-level implants with or without intermediate abutments. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 39289553	2025
Guided bone regeneration improves defect fill and reconstructive outcomes in 3-wall peri-implantitis defects. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 39397174	2025
Lasers efficacy in pain management after primary and secondary endodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Scientific reports\| PubMed ID: 39472604	2024
Monolithic zirconia outperforms metal-ceramic in mechanical reliability for single implant crowns but lacks long-term validation. Evidence-based dentistry\| PubMed ID: 40335661	2025
Impact of Ceramic Composition and Thickness on Light Transmission in CAD/CAM Lithium Disilicate Materials: An In Vitro Study. International journal of dentistry\| PubMed ID: 40923091	2025
CAD-CAM Complete Dentures Manufactured Using Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Techniques: A Feasible Clinical Approach for Managing Geriatric Patients With Advanced Residual Ridge Reso... Case reports in dentistry\| PubMed ID: 41048591	2025
Effects of restorative material on the mechanical performance of three-unit implant-supported fixed dental prostheses with bilateral cantilevers: an in vitro study. Scientific reports\| PubMed ID: 41087643	2025
Soft and Hard Tissue Grafting in Immediate Implant Therapy: A Narrative Review. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)\| PubMed ID: 41155756	2025