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Patient and Dentist Burnout – A Two-Way Relationship
(2018)Abstract: Although professional Burnout is widely acknowledged, this paper proposes the concept that, in dentistry, there is a seldom identified phenomenon of Patient Burnout in some patients undergoing complex treatment, ... -
Patient Satisfaction with Upper and Lower Complete Dentures: A Service Evaluation Report
(2022-07)Purpose: The purpose of this questionnaire-based service evaluation investigation was to assess patient satisfaction with complete dentures provided in a dental teaching hospital. Materials and Methods: Patients completed ... -
Patient-reported experiences and preferences with intraoral scanners: a systematic review
(2021)Background: Intraoral scanners have become an increasingly popular alternative to conventional impression methods. Although their accuracy and validity have been examined thoroughly, patient-reported information including ... -
Perceived Preparedness of Dental Academic Institutions to Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Country Survey
(2021)Abstract: Dental academic institutions are affected by COVID-19. We assessed the perceived COVID-19 preparedness of these institutions and the characteristics of institutions with greater perceived preparedness. An ... -
Performance of clear vacuum-formed thermoplastic retainers depending on retention protocol: a systematic review
(2017)Abstract: We aimed at comparing the performance of vacuum-formed thermoplastic retainers (VFR) worn either full-time or part-time, in maintaining orthodontic treatment results in terms of tooth alignment, arch form and ... -
Performance of Hawley-type retainers: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
(2018)Background: Although post-treatment changes are almost inevitable, and retention has long been recognized as one of the most critical and routine problems faced by orthodontists, there remains a lack of certainty regarding ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Periodontal tissue changes after crown lengthening surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023)Introduction: Crown lengthening is one of the most common periodontal surgical procedures carried out to increase the amount of supragingival tooth structure. There is a lot of literature on crown lengthening surgeries, ... -
Phenolated alginate-collagen hydrogel induced chondrogenic capacity of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells
(2021)Abstract: Horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-catalyzed hydrogels are considered to be an important platform for tissue engineering applications. In this study, we investigated the chondrogenic capacity of phenolated (1.2%) ... -
Physeal-Sparing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction for Skeletally Immature Patients: All-Epiphyseal Technique Using Quadricep Tendon Autograft
(2021)Abstract: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a major stabilizing structure of the knee and one of the most common injured structures. The true incidence of ACL injury in children and adolescents is unknown, but recent ... -
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, ... -
Precision of a Reflectance Spectrophotometer in Measuring Anterior Tooth Color
(2018)Background: Intraorally, a common instrumental approach for measuring tooth color is reflectance spectrophotometry. Objective: To evaluate the precision of a reflectance spectrophotometer in accurately measuring ... -
Precision of the virtual occlusal record
(2019)Objectives: To evaluate the precision of the virtual occlusal record using the Carestream CS3600 Intraoral Scanner (Carestream Dental, Atlanta, Ga). Materials and Methods: A total of 20 participants were recruited ... -
Predictors of orthodontic residency performance: An assessment of scholastic and demographic selection parameters
(2019)Objective: To evaluate the association between resident selection criteria, including Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, and student performance in an orthodontic residency program. Materials and Methods: This ... -
Preliminary Performance of the Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT): Association Between ADAT Scores and Other Variables for Applicants to Residency Programs at a U.S. Dental School
(2018)Abstract: Historically, dental residency programs have used numerical assessment criteria to evaluate and identify qualified candidates for admission. Recent elimination of such assessment tools has undermined many ... -
Preparation Prerequisites for Effective Irrigation of Apical Root Canal: A Critical Review
(2017)Background: It is well recognized that disinfection of the complex root canal system at the apical root canal remains the most critical therapeutic measure to treat apical periodontitis. Materials and Methods: ... -
Present status and future directions: Hydraulic materials for endodontic use
(2022)Background: Hydraulic materials are used in Endodontics due to their hydration characteristics namely the formation of calcium hydroxide when mixing with water and also because of their hydraulic properties. These materials ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and associated risk factors of overweight and obesity among adult population in Dubai: a populationbased cross-sectional survey in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
(2023)Objective: To study the prevalence of overweight and obesity and determine the associated risk factors among adults in Dubai. Design and setting: A cross-sectional survey with a multistage, stratified random sampling ...