Written by Baian Yasser Azzawi
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is topically applied to treat tooth hypersensitivity (label indication). Considerable literature exists on the safety of SDF as used to treat cavitated lesions. While the evidence supporting the use of SDF is overwhelming, to the best of our knowledge, dentists’ usage is not commensurate. Learning experiences of the dentist, commercial availability, and type of clinical practice, are some of the factors that may have a bearing on the adoption of SDF in clinica
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Written by Lokesh ShanmugaSundaram
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
This study aimed at comparing the shear bond strength between high-impact injection-molded denture base and ridge lap surface-treated PMMA teeth. A total of 51 samples were scribed with a black line 1mm above the ridge lap area. Samples were grouped into Group A as the control group, Group B sandblasted ridge lap samples, and Group C with diatoric cavity ridge lap samples. Then, the samples were placed in a mold of dimension 7.5×7.5mm. The wax patterns were processed through injection mold
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Written by Nishath Sayed Abdul
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
The current COVID-19 pandemic is a global concern. This outbreak is a reminder of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which has spread rapidly in the Middle Eastern regions in 2012, with 871 deaths and a fatality rate of 39%. Coronavirus disease 2019 is also called COVID-19 or SARS-CoV2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2). The current COVID-19 was declared by the world health organization (WHO) as public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on Janu
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Written by Nikolai V. Muravev
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
The review carried out a retrospective analysis of scientific sources devoted to clinical and experimental studies on the use of various drugs in the treatment of patients with alveolitis to determine the most effective and modern method of therapy for this nosology for the period 2000 to 2020. The selection of scientific literature was done in the electronic medical library eLIBRARY.RU, as well as the database of PubMed medical publications, Google Scholar. According to the literature, various
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Written by Fatmah AlAssad
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
Access to dental treatment, is still a big concern in this extraordinary situation owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Therefore, non-conventional approaches such as teledentistry can help to overcome the problem. This study aims to measure the levels of knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and practices of teledentistry among postgraduate dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional descriptive survey using an online google form was conducted to assess the knowledg
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Written by Karishma M Desai
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
Oral su bmucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a fibrotic, potentially malignant disorder of the oral cavity. The prevalence of OSMF in the south-east Asian population and the role of the areca nut in its pathogenesis are well documented. However, to understand the pathophysiology of the condition, it is necessary to study the risk factors and population characteristics of individuals affected by the condition. Thus, the present retrospective study aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological features of OSMF.
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Written by Aljoharah A Alsinaidi
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
The study aimed to determine the current extracurricular activities among undergraduate dental students from different dental colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and their perceptions towards these activities. A self-administered questionnaire with close-ended questions was distributed to undergraduate dental students from different governmental dental colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The data were entered and analyzed by descriptive analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
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Written by Anna Alexandrovna Remizova
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
The article presents for the first time indicators of the state of peri-implant tissues and oral hygiene in users of prosthetic implants, depending on the clinical and operational conditions: compliance with the terms of medical examination, the presence of periodontal diseases, the level of individual oral hygiene. Long-term clinical and radiological indicators of the effectiveness of prosthetics on implants, index indicators of hygiene, and condition of periodontal and peri-implant tissues wer
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Written by Jigna Pathak
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
Globally, an advance of field of technology that is rapidly gorwing is Artificial intelligence (AI). It is a breakthrough in digital science and deals with several complex difficulties that currently exist. The meta-analysis of the metaknowledge available can be simplified in a very short time and an understandable language. AI may, therefore, have a significant role to play in Forensic Odontology (FO). FO involves the examination, evaluation, management, and presentation of dental evidence in c
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Written by Özlem Akyüz Begeç
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
This study aimed to evaluate the clinical performance of three bulk-fill composites with a conventional composite of microhybride according to two different clinical evaluation criteria. 120 restorations were performed. A doctor restored the randomly selected 30 teeth with the selected 4 materials (GC Posterior-Group 1, Tetric Evo Ceram Bulk Fill-Group 2, Sonic Fill System-Group 3, and Filtek Bulk Fill-Group 4). Patients were called to the clinic for 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Using FDI and USPHS c
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Written by Mohamed El-Bialy
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of applying LASER on pain perception in orthodontic patients during molar distalization. After sample size calculation, eighteen patients (age 13-18 years) were selected from Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt. After the application of the eligibility criteria, only fifteen patients remained requiring bilateral molar distalization. Pain-experience for molar distalization with control group over LASER
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Written by Reham Ibrahim El Gazzar
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
Different methods have been introduced for acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement. Because it is less invasive with minimal side effects, Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is one of the most recently used techniques. To evaluate the effect of submucosal injection of PRP on maxillary canine retraction and to report any associated pain. Twenty patients were selected and randomly assigned in a split mouth trial designed to obtain PRP injection in one side (study side) while the other received no injec
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Written by Ammar Muslih AlShamrani
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
One of the most common complaints about fixed partial denture (FPD) prostheses is food impaction. However, these complaints are often neglected by the dental practitioner leading to pain for the patient in the long term. This cross-sectional study was carried out among the dental professionals in Riyadh using an online survey. Dental clinics and hospitals in Riyadh were contacted and participants were asked to fill up the survey. This cross-sectional study was carried out among the dental profes
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Written by Abdulaziz Fahad K Alsharari
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
Temporomandibular joint disorders are a group of conditions that affect a large portion of the general public. It is characterized by orofacial pain that increases in intensity with jaw movement. The diagnosis is purely clinical. Self-care and NSAIDs have been a huge part of the management of this condition. In addition, due to the musculoskeletal nature of the condition, Botulinum injection has been theorized to have a role in the management of this condition. We aimed to review the literature
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Written by Raneem Jebril Shrwani
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
The relationship between the periodontium and pulp can be traced back to embryonical, anatomical, and functional origins. Dental papilla and follicle are products of the proliferation of ectomesenchymal cells. Clinicians need to recognize the importance of this communication and its consequences on disease development and later management. Therefore, in this paper, we will review the proper literature discussing the Periodontal – endodontic lesions. The literature search was carried out wi
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Written by Hattan Mohammed Omar Baismail
Published On Issue 1 Vol 9, 2021
The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of calcium silicate-based sealers using a systematic review methodology. The literature search was done online, focusing on websites such as Google Scholar, Biomedical Central, Science Direct, Pub Med, CINAHL, and Medline. There is a need for future research to pay attention to these areas. The included sources need to be peer-reviewed journals. The articles should be reports arising out of primary research. The articles of priority were full-
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