Written by Soorya Ganesh
Published on Issue 2 Vol 14, 2026
To synthesize and characterize green-mediated titanium dioxide– and chitosan-modified glass ionomer cement and compare their antimicrobial, mechanical, and surface properties with conventional GIC. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles were synthesized using Azadirachta indica extract and incorporated into GIC to produce TiO₂-GIC. Chitosan-modified GIC (Chi-GIC) was prepared using chitosan synthesized with Eucalyptus globulus extract. Three groups were evaluated: TiO₂-GIC, Chi-GIC, and conventional GIC
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Written by Minaz Mubeen
Published on Issue 2 Vol 14, 2026
The biomechanical properties of orthodontic archwires influence the efficacy and biological response of tooth movement. Austenitic (A-NiTi) and Martensitic (M-NiTi) nickel-titanium wires are widely used in clinical practice, yet their mechanical behavior under varying displacements remains quantified. Finite element analysis (FEA) offers a tool to simulate and evaluate such differences under conditions. To compare the force delivery, stress-strain distribution in the periodontal ligament (PD
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Written by Gintaras Januzis
Published on Issue 2 Vol 14, 2026
This study aims to identify the relationships that patients’ poor oral hygiene, flagellin, IL-1β, IL-6, and toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) have with the progression of floor-of-the-mouth squamous cell carcinoma (FOM SCC). We collected venous blood samples, unstimulated saliva samples, and biopsies from the epithelial layer of the floor-of-the-mouth mucosa. Venous blood and unstimulated saliva samples were analysed using the ELISA kit protocol, and concentrations of flagellin, IL-1β, and IL-6 were c
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Written by Le Cao Thanh
Published on Issue 2 Vol 14, 2026
Patient satisfaction is widely recognized as a critical indicator of service effectiveness and quality in healthcare systems, particularly in dental care settings where service encounters are highly interactive and emotionally sensitive. This study investigates the effects of service quality dimensions on patient satisfaction in dental care centers using the SERVQUAL framework. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to patients who had recently utilized dental servic
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