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Effect of nicotine exposure on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: a meta-analysis based on animal studies
(2020)Background: Nicotine exposure has been reported to modify bone metabolism with potential effects on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Aim: To systematically investigate and appraise the quality of the available ... -
Effect of Ovariectomy-Induced Menopause on The Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies
(2019)Background: The menopause may theoretically affect the biochemical events leading to orthodontic tooth movement. Aim: To systematically investigate and appraise the quality of the available evidence from animal studies ... -
Effectiveness of extraction of the primary canines for the interceptive management of palatally displaced permanent canines - a meta-analysis
(2017-01)AIM: Although extraction of primary canines in the mixed dentition has been suggested as a measure to prevent impaction of palatally displaced permanent canines (PDC), the relevant evidence has been inconclusive. The aim ... -
Effectiveness of Orthodontic Procedures, Alternative or Adjunctive To Extraction of the Primary Canines, For Interceptive Management of Palatally Displaced Permanent Canines: A Systematic Review
(2018)Aim: Although Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME), Trans-Palatal Arch (TPA) and Cervical-pull Headgear (HG) have been suggested as interventions in the mixed dentition to increase the rate of normal eruption of the palatally ... -
Effectiveness of Spray Disinfectants on Three dental Impression Materials
(2019-08)Background: The disinfection of dental impressions is fundamental to prevent cross-infection from the dental surgery to the laboratory. Spray rather than immersion disinfectants have recently been introduced to dental ... -
The Effects of the Placement of Prefabricated Metal Crowns Utilizing the Hall Technique on Masseter Muscle Activity: A Surface Electromyography Study in Children
(2019-08)Background: Hall technique crowns, used to restore non-pulpal carious primary molars, change the occlusal apparatus temporarily, of which the masseters muscles are part of. Surface-electromyography (sEMG) is used to assess ... -
Enamel Defects and Caries in Preterm Children Aged 5-10 Years in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2019-08)Background: Enamel defects are among the most commonly reported dental findings in preterm/low birth weight children. They potentially lead to an increase in caries susceptibility. Aim: To assess the prevalence of ... -
Erosive potential of Drinks Consumed in Dubai
(2019-08)Background: Acid erosion has become a common dental problem. Dietary acid, mainly in the form of drinks, is the main source of extrinsic acid. Although studies have tested drinks for chemical parameters in Europe, no ... -
The Evaluation of Smile Design by Lay People and Dentists in the UAE.
(2017-08)Aim: This study aimed to evaluate what features of a smile are regarded attractive as viewed by lay people and dental professionals in the UAE. Material and Methods: A questionnaire survey of standardized images of ... -
Extraction of the Broken Down First Permanent Molar in Children: Practice and Knowledge of United Arab Emirates Dentists
(2017-08)Introduction: Treatment of broken down first permanent molars (BDFPMs) varies from simple restorations to enforced extractions. In 2014, the guidelines for “Enforced Extractions of First Permanent Molars (EExFPMs)” were ... -
Facial Soft Tissue Thickness In Caucasian Children With Different Skeletal Classes And Soft Tissue Profile: A Retrospective Study
(2019)Background: Facial soft tissue influences orthodontic treatment and is essential for facial reconstruction in forensics. Its position is determined by the underlying hard tissue. Facial soft tissue thickness of midline ... -
Fracture Resistance and Bending Stiffness of Heat Treated (oneflare)and Non-Heat Treated (oneflare) Nickel titanium Rotary Instruments with Same Geometric Features
(2017-08)Background: The main objective of this study was to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance, torsional resistance and bending stiffness in commercially available heat treated NiTi rotary instruments (OneFlare-H) and non-heat ... -
The Impact of Cantilever Direction on the Clinical Outcome of Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses
(2017-08)It has been shown that dental implants tend to lose bone over time, which ultimately results in soft tissue loss. Recent studies, however, suggest that the design of implant-supported prostheses may contribute to peri-implant ... -
Impact of Cone Beam Computed Tomography on Treatment Planning in Endodontics
(2017-01)Introduction The use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is rapidly increasing in all areas of dentistry, as it provides valuable 3D information of the area under investigation in a matter of minutes. However, the ... -
The Impact of Congenitally Missing Teeth on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
(2019)Aim: Unlike laboratory or clinical indices, patient-reported outcomes may provide more information on the physical and psychosocial effects of various conditions. The aim of this study was to systematically investigate ... -
The Impacts of Home Confinement Due To Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Children: A Cross Sectional Survey Study, Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
(2020)Children are developing individuals with countless factors affecting their growth and development, from genetics to parenting, schools, environments, nutrition, good habits of sleep and health. They are very sensitive ... -
Implementing Institutional Repository to Enhance Research Impact of MBRU Community
(2019-11)In this electronic publishing age, academic institutions including universities have increasingly recognized that an institutional repository (IR) is an essential infrastructure for scholarly dissemination. An IR is ... -
The influence of preparation size on efficacy of EDTA for smear layer removal in the apical part of root canal: an in vitro SEM study
(2019)Background: Success of RCT relies on proper chemomechanical preparation, effective disinfection of root canal system and its three-dimensional obturation. During canal preparation a smear layer cover is produced. Adequate ... -
Information Literacy Integration into Curriculum – A Strategic Plan for MBRU
(2019-11)Information literacy is a set of abilities to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. It is an ability to articulate one's information ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Mothers toward their Pre-School Children’s Oral Health: A Questionnaire Survey among a Subpopulation in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
(2016-08)Background: Parental knowledge and beliefs may have a possibly detrimental effect on young children’s oral health. Oral hygiene and healthy eating habits in children is significantly affected by their parent’s knowledge ...