Written by Swapnil Vats
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
The most common cause of an unaesthetic smile is Dental fluorosis which leads to discoloration of the teeth due to staining. The staining of the incisor and cuspids gives a disagreeable and unaesthetic smile which ranges from mild-to-moderate fluorosis stains and tobacco stains. To overcome these problems, a minimally invasive approach, Enamel Microabrasion can be considered which not only enhances esthetics but also leads to minimal enamel loss. Due to the abrasive effect of the material, there
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Written by Amna Yusuf Siddiqui
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
Deviation of apical foramen from the long axis of the anatomic apex is often undetectable on periapical radiographs. Use of electronic apex locators (EALs) in such cases might be prudent. Conflicting results have been reported regarding the influence of the position of an apical foramen in relation to the anatomic apex on the accuracy of EALs. This study was designed to shed further light on this potential influence. Fifty-six extracted human maxillary and mandibular molars were decoronated at t
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Written by Basem Tarek Jamal
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
Despite successful cleft palate surgery, 10 to 30% of patients may experience abnormal speech resonance, most notably hypernasal resonance as a result of the velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Surgery remains the most effective means of correcting VPI and among the popular procedures are sphincter pharyngoplasty. The purpose of this study is to compare speech hypernasality after sphincter pharyngoplasty in the management of cleft-related VPI. The study reviewed patients with velopharyngeal insu
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Written by Florica Voiţă-Mekereş
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
Several methods of using teeth to estimate age at death are based on macroscopic, microscopic, and biochemical analyses of teeth. In addition to being very complex and expensive, microscopic and biochemical, methods destroy dental tissue and therefore make it impossible to use dental findings for further studies. The purpose of this article is to review the non-destructive methods of estimating the age of remains through teeth for immature people by examining the evolution of the dental system a
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Written by Abeer Abdulaziz Mokeem Saleh
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
The new Bioceramic “Cerafill” root canal sealer launched in the market with a lack of the knowledge about its physical properties. This study aimed to evaluate its properties as compared with the old version “iRoot”. The fresh past of each sealer was subjected to setting time test. The set discs were immersed in deionized water to determine solubility%, pH changes, calcium ions (Ca++) released after 1, 7, 14 and 28 days. The flowabilty and film thickness of each sealer wa
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Written by Lina Bahanan
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
Pregnancy may cause changes in the oral cavity because of physiological factors. Tooth loss during pregnancy is a common oral health concern. Our study aimed to review the literature for determinants of tooth loss during pregnancy. We searched MEDLINE, Cochrane, CINAHL via EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Six relevant articles were included in the review. Several factors were significantly associated with tooth loss among pregnant women. The demographic factors included parity, plac
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Written by Hussain AlShammasi
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
Access to proper dental services appropriate to patient need became an issue as a consequence of COVID-19 due to many regulations in the past 3 years, one of which is delaying elective surgeries. As a result, the number of pediatric dental patients on the General Anesthesia (GA) list increased. SDF is an excellent and effective method to manage dental caries in children in certain cases and it has been approved by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). This study aims to assess chil
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Written by Amrutha Shenoy
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
With the evolution of CAD/CAM technology, obtaining accurate digital data has become important for the long-term success of prostheses. The present work focuses on systematically identifying and evaluating the literature on the digitization process using CBCT for fabricating CAD/CAM crowns and comparing it to those obtained using routine scanners to assess fit. Using the PRISMA guidelines. The keywords were “In teeth requiring full veneer crowns (P), does the scanning technique (I) provide
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Written by Shahzeb Hasan. Ansari
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
Retraction of the gingival tissue is a well-known procedure. It is the displacement of the gingiva's margins away from a tooth. A restoration's marginal fit is affected by periodontal variables in terms of quality. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the efficacy of diode lasers as compared to conventional retraction cords. A systematic literature review from 2010 to 2023 was performed using databases such as PubMed, Medline, and ScienceDirect. PRISMA flowchart was use
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Written by Asma Dokhi Al Hamazani
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
It is crucial to emphasize that using these permanent luting cement, especially those reinforced with resin (such as resin-modified glass ionomer cement and resin-based types of cement), can have several clinical benefits. In particular, the low cement solubility can reduce the risk of pulp damage and reduce secondary caries. A systematic literature review from 2000 to 2023 was performed using PubMed, Medline, and ScienceDirect databases. All adhesives exhibited a substantial decline in SBS duri
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Written by Zhanina Pavlova
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
The occurrence of oral infections could be a prerequisite for the development of systematic diseases which predefines their prophylaxis as a priority. Among the most frequent oral cavity diseases in complete denture wearers is denture stomatitis. The elaboration of removable dentures made of materials that have antimicrobial effects is a possible way to prevent this disease. The present review researches the data in dental literature about the various types of modified denture materials, their a
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Written by Hanin Essam Yeslam
Published On Issue 3 Vol 11, 2023
Hybrid ceramics offer a strong combination of ceramics and resin polymers for dental restorations. Choosing the right luting agent is crucial for their longevity and load-bearing ability. This study aimed to examine how different luting agents affect the load-bearing capacity of CAD/CAM milled hybrid ceramic crowns. CAD/CAM VITA Enamic hybrid ceramic blocks were used to create 15 identical crowns, which were divided into 3 groups and cemented with different luting agents: dual-cure resin, light
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