Written by Purva Verma
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
In this retrospective study, a total of 550 OPGs were assessed for Endodontically treated posterior teeth. The data obtained was obtained from an extensive electronic online database. A cross-verification was done with the clinical data for RC treated posterior in orthodontic patients. The prevalence of endodontically treated posteriors was 8.7% in the orthodontic population. Mandibular first molars accounted for nearly 46% of total root-canal treated posterior teeth, followed by maxillary first
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Written by Katarzyna Wąsacz
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of the oral health on Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) among patients looking for dental treatment at the Department of Periodontology, dental prophylaxis and oral pathology in University Dental Clinic (UDC) in Kraków. 250 adult patients were involved in a cross-sectional study consist of intraoral clinical examination and a questionnaire survey. There was a statistically significant negative correlation between self-assessm
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Written by Dania Abdulelah Sabbahi
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
This systematic review aimed to assess the outcomes of dental treatment provided to children aged < 18 years under general anesthesia (GA). An electronic search was conducted of the Medline (via PubMed), Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus databases (up to December 2021). In addition, the bibliographic references of identified articles were hand-searched for relevant articles. The exclusion criteria were non-English articles, case reports, and review articles. The search yielded 886
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Written by Ahila Singaravel Chidambaranathan
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
The main purpose of the clinical study was to evaluate the effect of acupuncture treatment for pain due to TMJ muscular disorder. A total of 15 patients between 14 and 50 years with pain around TMJ without radiographic changes were included and acupoints Ting Hui, Ting gong, Ermen, Fengchi, Baihui He Gu, and He Gu were selected in which a sterile 32 gauge ½ inch stainless steel needles were manually inserted to a depth of 3 to 7 mm and stimulated by giving clockwise and counter cloc
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Written by Talal Mansoor Zahid
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
This research was conducted to associate the effectivity of 1% myrrh mouthwash with 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash in terms of inhibition of the activity of plaque and gingivitis and decrease of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The clinical trial included 10 males and 9 females (myrrh group, n = 6; chlorhexidine group, n = 7; and saline group, n = 6). Participants initially refrained from daily routine oral health care practices for about two weeks to allow the growth of experimental gingivitis. After
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Written by Bhagyashree Shetty
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
Evaluate and compare antimicrobial potency of Zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE), Zinc oxide with Curcumin (ZOC), and Curcumin alone against Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) and Candida albicans (C. Albicans) by using the agar diffusion method. Antimicrobial potency of ZOE, ZOC, and Curcumin gel were assessed and compared with each other against C. Albicans and E. faecalis. Muller Hinton agar was punched at equidistant points into which test materials were filled for both microorganisms and incubated a
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Written by Abeer Abdullah S Al-Sunbul
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
Mandibular Distraction osteogenesis (MDO) has several advantages, including simpler technology, reducing the Morbidity (e.g., infectious blood loss, surgery time), and the ability of the mandible to lengthen smaller. Poor growth can affect the mandible or specific parts such as the body, branch, condyle, symphysis, and alveolar segments in the three levels. Mandibular hypoplasia is a typical misalignment of the teeth and jawbone that depends on gravity. The combination of orthodontic treatment a
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Written by Nancy Ajwa
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
Cross-bite is the most crucial orthodontic discrepancy affecting several children worldwide. It progresses in the child's growing stage, which results in functional limitations and compromised esthetics in a few cases. 334 school children were utilized and distributed into two age groups; 6-9 and 9-12 years. Several types of cross-bites were investigated among the study groups anterior cross-bite, unilateral posterior cross-bite, and bilateral posterior cross-bite. The gathered data was anal
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Written by Ayman Abulhamael
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
One of the most crucial phases in root canal therapy is establishing a well-sealed root canal system. To date, no investigations have been conducted to assess the prevalence of apical sealer extrusion using periapical radiographs. This study was aimed to quantify the cases prevalence of apical sealer extrusion published in recent articles of endodontic literature. A total of 439 cases of completed non-surgical root canal treatments were obtained from 62 issues (September 2015 - November 2020) of
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Written by Ibtihal Saud Alharbi
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
Invisalign system also boasts improved hygiene over traditional braces. Since this appliance is removable, patients can maintain oral hygiene as they usually would, lowering the prospects of potential discoloration and decay that frequently occur with conventional braces. A Survey-based study was conducted among the public of Qassim region. Convenient sampling was used, and 200 participants were requested to fill out the questionnaire. It was seen that 47% had done orthodontic treatment and 42%
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Written by Shibu Thomas Mathew
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
Recently, with the emergence of world pandemic called COVID-19 virus all over the world, dental practitioners have stood out as high risked front liners. The aim of this study is to analyse the knowledge and management of emergency and safety precautions implemented by dentists during the pandemic of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. An online survey was used for this cross-sectional study using google forms and was distributed to dental professionals who works in government hospitals, private clinics,
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Written by Baraa Issam Abdulrahman
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
Recurrent aphthous ulcer is a painful oral mucosa ulcer that affects about 20% of the population. Researchers have recently presented new therapeutic options, including herbal pharmaceuticals. We wanted to see how different herbal therapeutic agents affected the size of the aphthous ulcer, pain intensity, and healing time in this systematic review and meta-analysis. A systematic search was performed to extract articles from the Saudi Dental Library, Google Scholar, Science direct, SciELO, Direct
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Written by Saravanakumar Subramanian
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
To equate and assess the four commercially potential remineralization available products namely GC Tooth Mousse, SHY-NM, Biomed calcimax, and Bentodent on demineralized human teeth. 72 upper premolars bonded with 3M premolar bracket were included in this study. Teeth were randomly selected and divided into six groups of 12 teeth each. Group 1: Stored in de-ionized water alone (Positive control); Group 2: Stored in Tencates demineralizing solution alone (Negative control); Group 3: Stored in Tenc
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Written by Ahmed Abdullah Bahamid
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
One of the major problems with orthodontic therapy is its prolonged duration, which forces patients to select alternate therapy modalities with subpar outcomes and negative side effects. Additionally, it may worsen any unfavorable effects brought on by orthodontic treatment. MOP, i.e., micro osteotomic perforations, have been utilized to activate the bone's inherent mechanisms, which quicken tooth movement. Orthodontic forces cause the periodontal ligament (PDL) to be under more strain, whic
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Written by Waseem Waleed Radwan
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
This study aimed to assess the indirect restorative treatment plan decision-making of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) made by dental practitioners and their knowledge and perceptions of the available treatment alternatives in Saudi Arabia. A structured, close-ended, and self-administered questionnaire consisting of personal characteristics and various questions on the treatment concept and materials for restoring ETT were assessed among the study participants. The questionnaire was admin
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Written by Rakan Saifuddin Shaheen
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
Dental Students, Medical Students, Dentists, and Physicians play a crucial role in community oral health promotion. Hence it is essential to know about their understanding of periodontal health and oral hygiene practices. This study aimed to evaluate oral health awareness and hygiene behavior related to gingival health. A cross-sectional survey investigated self-perceived oral hygiene and periodontal health among dental students, medical students, dentists, and physicians in Saudi Arab
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Written by Mohammad Mady
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation is referred to as "LASER." The laser has been applied to a wide variety of hard and soft tissue procedures since Miaman used it for the first time in dentistry in 1960. The use of lasers in contemporary dental practice, where they can be used as an addition to or substitute for traditional techniques, is becoming better understood. Lasers were once thought to be an advanced technology with few practical uses in clinical dentistry.
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Written by Khalid Al-Johani
Published On Issue 1 Vol 10, 2022
A medical emergency (ME) in the dental clinic may occur at any time. Although they are usually not life-threatening, they may occasionally lead to serious complications. Assessing patients’ medical history and receiving training in basic life support (BLS) are essential for the prevention and management of emergent medical situations. The diagnosis and management of MEs is an essential part of dental students’ undergraduate curriculum, as dental graduates should be competent in manag
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