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Influence of implant restorative emergence angle and contour on peri-implant marginal bone loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023)Background: Implant restorative emergence angle and profile may have a negative impact on peri-implant marginal bone level and may increase the risk of developing peri-implantitis. However, the role of these prosthetic ... -
The influence of insertion torque values on the failure and complication rates of dental implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)Background: The influence of using different insertion torque values on clinical and radiographic outcomes of implant therapy is unclear in the current literature. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was ... -
Initial experience with novel CGRP-receptor inhibitor therapy in Migraine in the United Arab Emirates: a retrospective observational study
(2021)Background: Erenumab is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-receptor antibody inhibiting CGRP function. CGRP is prominently involved in the pathophysiology of migraine through nociceptive modulation in the ... -
Intermittent use of biologic agents for the treatment of psoriasis in adults
(2020)Abstract: Current clinical recommendations suggest that continuous treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis with biologic agents is more effective than intermittent treatment in terms of achieving remission and maintaining ... -
Intraoral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome
(2018)Abstract: Obstructive (Peripheral) Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome (OSAHS) is an increasing breathing problem, caused by the repetition of upper airway narrowing during sleep due to anatomical or pathophysiological effects. ... -
Intraoral Scanners in Orthodontics: A Critical Review
(2022)Background: The use of digital technology has exponentially increased over recent years. Intraoral scanners, especially, have gained traction within orthodontics. The objective of the present review is to investigate the ... -
Investigating the evolution of undergraduate medical students perception and performance in relation to an innovative curriculum-based research module: A convergent mixed methods study launching the 8A-Model
(2023)Abstract: Background: Embedding into undergraduate medical programs experiential research curricula, based on holistic theories of education which emphasize participation in the social world, remains uncommon. The purpose ... -
Investigating the Relationship Between Resilience, Stress-Coping Strategies, and Learning Approaches to Predict Academic Performance in Undergraduate Medical Students: Protocol for a Proof-of-Concept Study
(2019)Background: The evolution of an undergraduate medical student into an adept physician is perpetual, demanding, and stressful. Several studies have indicated medical students have a higher predominance of mental health ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Northern Emirates Dental Practitioners towards Antibiotic Prescription and its Resistance
(2016-02-05)Abstract: Emergence of bacterial strains resistant to antibiotics has been a major concern to medical and dental profession. Irrational antibiotic prescription by dental professionals is well documented. The aim of this ... -
Knowledge of dental academics about the COVID-19 pandemic: a multi-country online survey
(2020)Background: COVID-19 is a global pandemic affecting all aspects of life in all countries. We assessed COVID-19 knowledge and associated factors among dental academics in 26 countries. Methods: We invited dental ... -
Knowledge of dental faculty in gulf cooperation council states of multiplechoice questions’ item writing flaws
(2020)Abstract: Multiple-Choice Questions provide an objective cost/time effective assessment. Deviation from appropriate question writing structural guidelines will most probably result in commonly ignored multiple-choice ... -
Knowledge of Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries of Emergency Department Physicians and Residents in the United Arab Emirates
(2019)Purpose: To investigate knowledge of emergency department physicians and residents (ED-Drs) about management of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: A cross sectional study of ... -
Knowledge of Physicians about the Interrelationship between Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontitis in the United Arab Emirates
(2022-07)Objective: Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of morbidity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), highlighting a significant social and economic burden impacting the development of the country. Studies have shown a bidirectional ... -
Lateral Wall Regeneration and Membrane Repair After Attempted Sinus Augmentation Using a Non-Resorbable Membrane
(2017)Abstract: Insufficient bone height for dental implant placement is often encountered in the posterior maxilla. Its main causes are postextraction alveolar ridge resorption and increased maxillary sinus size due to the ... -
Leptin, insulin like growth factor-I levels and histology-diagnosed placental malaria in an area characterized by unstable malaria transmission in central Sudan
(2017)Background: There are few published data on the association between leptin, insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and malaria during pregnancy. This study aimed to investigate maternal and umbilical cord leptin and IGF-1 ... -
Management of mandibular incisors crowding by using passive lower lingual holding arch: a case series and literature review
(2023)Abstract: Mandibular incisor crowding is a frequently encountered problem in daily orthodontic treatment. Success of the treatment greatly depends on the orthodontist’s ability to manage the factors contributing to the ... -
Mandibular molar uprighting using orthodontic miniscrew implants: a systematic review
(2018)Abstract: The purpose of this systematic review was to identify studies and present the use of miniscrew implants (MIs) as an alternative treatment to mandibular molar uprighting. An electronic search and handsearching ... -
Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women With Critical COVID-19 Treated With Tocilizumab in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dubai
(2023)Introduction: Pregnancy, complicated by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), results in higher hospitalization and mortality rate. Pathogenesis of COVID-19 is similar to any other systemic inflammatory condition but ... -
Maternal diabetes mellitus and its impact on the risk of delivering a child with congenital heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)Aim: Maternal pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM), type 1 or type 2, has been established as a potential risk factor for congenital heart disease (CHD). At the same time, the correlation between gestational diabetes ... -
Mechanical Properties of Glide Path Preparation Instruments with Different Pitch Lengths
(2018)Introduction: This study compared the effects of pitch length on the torsional resistance and cyclic fatigue resistance of glide path preparation instruments. Methods: G-File (G1 and G2; Micro-Mega, Besanc ̧on,France) ...