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    Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Bone Profile Around Dental Implants Placed in the Esthetic Zone
    (Informa UK Limited, 2025-02) Allam, Eman
    Objective: To evaluate the bone profile around dental implants placed in the esthetic zone through periodontal assessment and radiographic analysis using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: We conducted a clinical observational study of 35 subjects who received dental implants placed in the esthetic zone to replace lost anterior teeth. Clinical evaluation included a comprehensive periodontal examination. The esthetic outcomes of the soft tissue around the implants were assessed using the pink esthetic score (PES). Patient satisfaction was assessed by using a specially designed questionnaire. The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP)-14 was used to assess the quality of life. The bone profile around the implant was assessed using CBCT. All the values were compared and statistically analyzed. Results: A soft tissue graft (STG) was associated with the presence of > 2 mm of bone thickness 1 mm from the implant shoulder (p < 0.01). The STG was also significantly associated with bone thickness at 3 and 5 mm (p = 0.04). PES was not significantly associated with the bone thickness, OHIP score, or satisfaction score. Patients with fenestrations had significantly higher scores for functional limitations and pain than those without fenestrations (p = 0.01 and 0.04 respectively). Conclusion: The bone profile around the anterior implant is not ideal. Although the buccal bone was thin around the implant placed in the esthetic zone, it did not affect the esthetic outcomes or overall satisfaction of the patient. However, fenestration defects may affect patients' quality of life.
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    Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Bone Profile Around Dental Implants Placed in the Esthetic Zone.
    (2025) Allam, Eman
    To evaluate the bone profile around dental implants placed in the esthetic zone through periodontal assessment and radiographic analysis using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
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    The relationship between malocclusion and speech patterns: a cross-sectional study
    (Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025-01-14) Allam, Eman
    Objective: Dental occlusion and the alignment of the dentition play crucial roles in producing speech sounds. The Arabic language is specifically complex, with many varieties and geographically dependent dialects. This study investigated the relationship between malocclusion and speech abnormalities in the form of misarticulations of Arabic sounds. Materials and methods: One hundred native subjects (28.92 ± 12.09 years old) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. The Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) index was used to describe malocclusion pattern. A standard speech sample was recorded for each subject and evaluated by a blinded speech therapist to judge misarticulations and indicate the misarticulation classification. The Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing Centre (JISH) articulation test was used to assess the phonologic abilities of the participants. Mann-Whitney U test was utilized for the statistical analysis. P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The PAR score ranged from 0 to 15, with an average of 4.87. The descriptive statistics of the included sample demonstrated that twenty-seven subjects showed improper articulation of sounds, with 25 being distortions and 2 substitutions. No significant gender differences were reported. A statistically significant association between PAR scores was recorded for the sounds / ص/ (p = 0.004), / ز/ (p = 0.017), and / س/ (p = 0.010). Conclusions: There was an evident pattern of partial association of PAR index scores and speech abnormalities including improper articulation. To provide optimal care for involved subjects, collaboration between orthodontists and speech therapists, in pre- and post-treatment evaluations, is crucial.