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Three-dimensional computed tomography analysis of airway volume in growing class II patients treated with Frankel II appliance
(2024)Objective: The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess the airway volume changes associated with the use of Frankel appliance (FR II) in Class II malocclusion patients using three-dimensional cone beam computed ... -
Presurgical Infant Orthopedic Videos on YouTube™: A Thematic Analysis of Caregiver Narratives
(2024)Objective: Information regarding how caregivers cope when using presurgical infant orthopedic (PSIO) appliances is sparse. This study aimed to understand caregivers’ perspectives and experiences with contemporary PSIO ... -
AI-based automated pre-processing and classification of impacted maxillary canines in panoramic radiographs
(2024)Abstract: Objectives: Automating the digital workflow for diagnosing impacted canines using panoramic radiographs (PRs) is challenging. This study explored feature extraction, automated cropping, and classification of ... -
Systemic azithromycin vs. amoxicillin/metronidazole as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2024)Introduction: Test your knowledge by first reading the article, then go to www.ada.org.au. Log on to the members site and click on Professional Information. Under Publications, follow the links to this month’s Quiz. Select ... -
Changes in oral home care and smoking habits during COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study
(2024)Objectives: The coronavirus disease‐19 (COVID‐19) pandemic has caused disruption in the health behavior in many aspects of life. While hand hygiene was promoted as one of the precautionary measures to mitigate and contain ... -
Evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of different nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs alone or in combination with calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament: an in vitro study
(2024)Abstract: This study explored the antimicrobial efects of ketoprofen, piroxicam, and celecoxib alone or combined with calcium hydroxide (CH) against two strains of Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) and assessed the ... -
Awareness of Forensic Odontology among Dental Students and Faculty in Cyprus: A Survey-Based Study
(2023)Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the awareness, comprehension, and practices concerning forensic odontology among dental students and faculty at a Dental School in Cyprus. An online, cross-sectional, descriptive ... -
Physiochemical and mechanical characterisation of orthodontic 3D printed aligner material made of shape memory polymers (4D aligner material)
(2023)Abstract: Objectives: To conduct a physiochemical and mechanical material analysis on 3D printed shape-memory aligners in comparison to thermoformed aligners. Materials and methods: Four materials were examined, ... -
Dentofacial characteristics of children and adolescents with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders: a comparison with matched controls
(2023)Background: Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) include somatic and neurological developmental distur bances after prenatal alcohol exposure, including facial anomalies. However, the knowledge of the orthodontic ... -
Comparing the softening effect of three gutta-percha solvents on different types of gutta-percha with different application durations.
(2023)Introduction: During non-surgical endodontic retreatment, gutta-percha (GP) solvents are indispensable in difficult cases when used with mechanical removal, however studies comparing their efficacy against different types ... -
A case study evaluating the effect of clustering, publication bias, and heterogeneity on the meta analysis estimates in implant dentistry
(2023)Abstract: Meta-analyses may provide imprecise estimates when important meta-analysis parameters are not considered during the synthesis. The aim of this case study was to highlight the influence of meta-analysis parameters ... -
Does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT study
(2023)Background: This study aimed to assess the correlation between maxillary sinus proximity to root apices of maxillary molars and root resorption during molar distalization using clear aligner therapy (CAT). Materials ... -
Evaluation of the Performance of Generative AI Large Language Models ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft Bing Chat in Supporting Evidence-Based Dentistry: Comparative Mixed Methods Study
(2023)Background: The increasing application of generative artificial intelligence large language models (LLMs) in various fields, including dentistry, raises questions about their accuracy. Objective: This study aims ... -
Tracking Risk Factors Related to an Outbreak of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in a General Medicine Ward
(2023)Background: An outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection occurred in a medical ward involving patients and hospital staff from May to June 2020. Aim: The aim of this study is ... -
Peri implantitis through the looking glass
(2024)Introduction: The states of health and disease are inseparable, as the existence of one relies on the presence of the other. The definitions of health and disease in medicine and dentistry have evolved over the years from ... -
Systemic azithromycin versus amoxicillin/metronidazole as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2024)Background: The use of systemic azithromycin (AZT) and amoxicillin/metronidazole (AMX/MTZ) as adjuncts provided additional clinical and microbiological benefits over subgingival instrumentation alone. However, the superiority ... -
New Onset Diabetes Mellitus in COVID-19: A Scoping Review
(2024)Background: Higher education institutions need to put change management as a pivotal part of their strategy. The challenge is to effectively contextualize existing change management models to the respective work environment. ... -
Inflammatory response to epoxy resin and calcium silicate sealers preheated with different temperatures: an in vivo study
(2023-02)Abstract Objective: To determine the impact of heat exposure of different sealers on inflammatory cytokine secretions and tissue response in vivo. Materials and methods: Silicone tubes were prefilled with epoxy resin ... -
Peri-implantitis Through the Looking Glass
(2023)Introduction: The states of health and disease are inseparable, as the existence of one relies on the presence of the other. The definitions of health and disease in medicine and dentistry have evolved over the years from ... -
Risk and predictors of severity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19 in Dubai
(2023)Background: Globally, patients with diabetes suffer from increased disease severity and mortality due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Old age, high body mass index (BMI), comorbidities, and complications of diabetes ...
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