Browsing Faculty Publications (HBMCDM) by Title
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Enamel matrix derivative for alveolar ridge preservation: A randomized controlled trial
(2023)Objective: The aims of this clinical trial were to evaluate the radiographic dimensional changes in alveolar ridge and patient-reported outcomes following tooth extraction and alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) using ... -
Endocan: a new marker of endothelial function
(2021)Purpose of review: To consider the role of endocan as an inflammatory marker in cardiovascular diseases. Recent findings: Endocan, an endothelial inflammatory marker, is associated with cardiovascular disease. Su ... -
English Terms with Greek Origin used in Orthodontics
(2017)Abstract: Greek is an independent branch of the Indo- European family of languages, native and official in Greece and Cyprus. It has the longest documented history of any living Indo-European language, spanning more than ... -
Erosive Tooth Wear and Related Risk Factors in 8- and 14-Year-Old Greek Children
(2016)Abstract: The aim of the present study was to investigate the erosive tooth wear of primary and permanent teeth and its associa-tion with related risk factors. Two groups of Greek children aged 8 (n = 329) and 14 years ... -
Estimation of root inclination of anterior teeth from virtual study models: accuracy of a commercial software
(2019)Background: The aim of the study was to assess the accuracy of commercially available software in estimating anterior tooth root inclination from digital impressions of the crowns of the teeth. Subjects and methods: ... -
Etiology of Peri-Implantitis
(2020)Purpose of Review: Peri-implant diseases represent the biological complications associated with implant therapy. They are defined as inflammatory responses of the peri-implant soft tissues with or without progressive ... -
Evaluating the Quality of Multiple Choice Question in Paediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Examinations
(2019)Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of multiple-choice question (MCQ) items in two postgraduate paediatric dentistry (PD) examinations by determining item writing flaws (IWFs), difficulty index (DI) and ... -
Evaluation of Calcified Carotid Artery Atheromas Detected By Panoramic Radiograph among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
(2015)Abstract: This study was designed to determine the prevalence of Carotid artery calcifications (CACs) of diabetic patients and compare it with normal non-diabetic individuals. Panoramic radiographs of 200 adult patients ... -
Evaluation of root and canal morphology of maxillary permanent first molars in an Emirati population; a cone-beam computed tomography study
(2020)Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the root and canal morphology of the maxillary permanent first molars in an Emirati population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Two hundred and ... -
The Evaluation of Smile Design by Lay People and Dentists in the UAE
(2020)Background and Objectives: Esthetics is characterized primarily by the smile, however, the smile comprises much more than the dental arch. Dental smile design preferences differ from one person to other based on different ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of the influence of crown-implant ratio on short implants supporting single crown in the posterior maxilla and mandible: a retrospective analysis
(2016-09)Abstract: Short implants are considered a recent advancement in the dental implantology field. Machined short implants have been around since the 1980s but their high failure rate was used to justify sinus lifts; block ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of two-dimensional lateral cephalogram and three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography superimpositions: a comparative study
(2019-04)Abstract: Superimposition of radiographic imaging is used to evaluate patient growth and the effects of surgical and/or orthodontic treatment. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of superimposition between ... -
Evidence based treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip in children under 6 months of age. Systematic review and exploratory analysis
(2020)Introduction: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common paediatric orthopaedic condition that attracts a substantive amount of controversy. The treatments vary because of the wide spectrum of the condition and ... -
An exploratory study of maternal diabetes and offspring use of dental services—Northern Ireland national cohort study
(2023)Introduction: A small number of literature has posited a link between prenatal exposure to gestational diabetes mellitus and an increased risk of developmental defects in the enamel of offspring. However, the evidence ... -
Exploring the value of the learners perception of teaching effectiveness in informing faculty development needs: A mixed-methods study
(2020)Abstract: The evaluation of a faculty development intervention needs to start at the outset, and not as an afterthought. Moreover, it is important to evaluate the degree to which the predefined impact is attained as a ... -
Extraction Planning in Orthodontics
(2018)Introduction: Planning extraction of teeth for orthodontic treatment is one of the challenging factors for successful functional and esthetic orthodontic results and for the longterm stability. Aim: The aim of this ... -
First Experience of Rotary Nickel Titanium Root Canal Instrumentation Performed by Undergraduate Students and General Dentists
(2017)Introduction: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate comparatively the efficiency of two rotary Nickel Titanium (NiTi) file systems in instrumentation of simulated curved canals performed by undergraduate dental ... -
Flapped versus flapless alveolar ridge preservation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)Abstract: Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) procedures can limit bone changes following tooth extraction. Flapped and flapless surgical approaches have been used for ARP; however, there is a lack of strong scientific ...