Written by Amani Abduljabar. Altaie
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
The objective of this study was evaluate the compressive strength of Lithium disilicate and shear bond strength with zirconia core after addition of Titanium dioxide and Silica dioxide nanoparticle to Lithium disilicate. Forty samples were divided into four groups. Each group contains (10) samples as follows: Group1 (control) lithium disilicate without the addition of nanoparticles. Group2 lithium disilicate with the addition of Titanium dioxide nanoparticles. Group 3 lithium disilicate with the
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Written by Elima Ruslanovna Tsitsaeva
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
This study aimed to assess the relationship between chronic oral candidiasis and the development of early childhood caries (ECC) in preschool-aged children. A prospective comparative clinical-laboratory study included 70 children aged 3-6 years, divided into two groups: a main group (n=35) with verified chronic oral candidiasis and a control group (n=35). All participants underwent a comprehensive dental examination to determine caries intensity indices (DMFT, DMFS) and oral hygiene status (OHI-
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Written by Bruno Silva Mesquita
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
Effective control of pain, edema, trismus, and fluid loss is critical for optimal postoperative recovery following third molar extractions. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of tranexamic acid on inflammatory and biophysical parameters after such procedures. A randomized clinical trial with a split-mouth design was conducted, in which patients underwent bilateral lower third molar extractions on separate hemifaces, with a minimum interval of 15 days. One side received oral tranexamic acid
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Written by Muntathar Muhsen Abusanna
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
Prostheses supported by implants directly transmit the occlusion loads to the adjacent peri-implant bone, and this can result in complicated patterns of stress distribution affecting long-term implant stability. The biomechanics of stress transfer to the dental implants during complete denture loading and the effects on long-term stability of the implants through the use of a finite element analysis technique. A 3D finite element model of an edentulous mandible provided with an implant-supported
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Written by Varun Batra
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
Biopolymer-based delivery systems incorporating plant-derived phytoconstituents are increasingly explored for improving human health and wellbeing through multifunctional biomedical applications. In oral diseases, oxidative stress and inflammation play key roles in disease progression. Gymnema sylvestre and Curcuma longa exhibit established antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; however, their combined incorporation into an alginate-based biocomposite and systematic in vitro evaluation re
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Written by Jennifer Jeyaruby Joyson
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
Periodontitis is a chronic infectious disease affecting human health and oral wellbeing, with Porphyromonas gingivalis as a key pathogen. Effective local therapies are essential to improve clinical outcomes and reduce disease burden, with implications for public health. To evaluate the clinical and microbiological efficacy of subgingivally delivered ranitidine hydrogel as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in Stage II Grade A periodontitis. Fifty systemically healthy patients (30–60 years) w
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Written by Mariana Kaminska
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
This systematic review explores the role of osteosynthesis in enhancing periodontal bone regeneration, emphasizing its clinical relevance in treating alveolar bone defects caused by periodontal disease. The study focuses on how different fixation systems and biomaterials contribute to both healing efficiency and clinical stability, highlighting their importance in achieving long-term periodontal restoration. Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic electronic search was conducted in Pu
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Written by Praveen Kumar Srinivasan
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of automated irrigation arthrocentesis in TMJ internal derangement compared to syringe-based lavage, which is limited by fluctuating hydraulic pressure and operator fatigue. This prospective clinical trial included 10 patients with clinically and radiographically diagnosed TMJ. Internal derangement unresponsive to >3 months of conservative therapy. Arthrocentesis was performed using Nitzan's two-needle technique with 150 ml of sa
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Written by Abdulmajeed Ibrahim Alfuraih
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
This article is a narrative review discussing the role of AI in the decision-making process of hospital administration in Saudi healthcare, how it is used, and its impact on efficiency, obstacles, and implications of the policy. The method of the narrative literature review was selected, and it required the examination of the peer-reviewed articles that were published from 2019 to 2025. The databases that were utilized to determine relevant literature were: PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Th
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Written by Ibrahim A Alawad
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
Children's oral health should be prioritized during early childhood, and orthodontic treatment should be integrated into existing dental services. This review focuses on collaborative efforts between pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general practice, specifically looking at recent Saudi Arabian research from 2019 to 2025. Results indicate that pediatricians who integrate basic oral health assessments increase preventative dental care. Pediatricians who implement basic oral health asses
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Written by Aishah Alhodhodi
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
Dental enamel, the hardest tissue in the human body, plays a critical protective role in maintaining tooth integrity and function. However, its inability to self-repair following damage or disease represents a significant clinical challenge in restorative dentistry. This comprehensive literature review examines current and emerging techniques for enamel regeneration, restoration, and remineralization, synthesizing evidence from biochemical, cellular, and tissue engineering approaches. The review
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Written by Houda Ousli
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
Dento-maxillary disharmony is a very common anomaly, often presenting aesthetic, occlusal, periodontal, and functional damage. The management of severe (DMD) cases often requires extractions of premolars and/or molars; however, certain clinical situations, such as agenesis and impactions of the incisors, require other extraction decisions. The extraction of incisors for orthodontic reasons is a therapeutic option that must remain exceptional in the context of a compromise treatment because the r
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Written by Percy Huata Panca
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
Orthodontic treatment outcomes unfold over months or years, so repeated measurements are more informative than isolated pre-treatment and post-treatment comparisons. In routine clinical records, however, repeated observations are rarely complete or equally spaced. Missed appointments, delayed visits, incomplete cephalometric or cast records, changing compliance, and examiner variability are expected features of orthodontic data. These imperfections must be treated as part of the evidence rather
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Written by Bernabe Canqui Flores
Published on Issue 1 Vol 14, 2026
Dental caries remains common across childhood, adulthood, and older age, but the epidemiology of disease changes substantially across the life course. Children are affected by primary dentition caries, adolescents enter a transition period of permanent dentition risk, adults accumulate treated and untreated coronal disease, and elderly adults face additional root caries and dry-mouth-related vulnerability. These age differences mean that risk factors should not be assumed to operate identically
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