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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 ... -
The Prevalence and Severity of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization and Molar Hypomineralization in Dubai, UAE
(2018-04-02)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) among schoolchildren in Dubai, UAE. Methods: A randomized cluster sample of 342 eight to 12-year-old ... -
Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Correlates of Dental Anxiety among a Group of Adult Patients Attending Dental Outpatient Clinics: A Study from UAE
(2023)Objectives: The aims of this paper were twofold: first, to evaluate dental anxiety levels among patients undergoing oral surgery procedures; second, to assess how dental anxiety and fear are connected to age, gender, ... -
Prevalence of Dyslipidemia among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on Body Mass Index
(2020)Objective: The purpose of this study was to detect the prevalence of dyslipidemia among polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women with different BMIs. Study design: We conducted a cross-sectional study whereby one ... -
Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome amongst Females Aged between 15 and 45 Years at a Major Women’s Hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2023)Abstract: Objective criteria have been scarce in published data on the occurrence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is crucial that we enhance our comprehension of PCOS prevalence ... -
Prevalence of schistosomiasis and its association with anemia among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)Background: Schistosomiasis is a highly prevalent parasitic disease that can lead to adverse maternal and perina tal outcomes. To our knowledge, there has been no systematic review and meta-analysis of schistosomiasis ... -
Prevalence of Tooth Wear in Primary Dentition in School Children of Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2016)Abstract: Background: Tooth wear or tooth surface loss is a common finding that has been recently increasingly associated with the pediatric population. Many factors can contribute to this condition. Aim of the Study: ... -
Prognostic factors for failed Pavlik harness treatment in infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip: a retrospective cohort study
(2023)Purpose: Pavlik harness treatment is the most common treatment in newborns diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The success rates and predictors for failure have been debated over the last decade. In ... -
Prolonged corrected QT interval in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: a single-center, retrospective study.
(2021)Objective: To evaluate the association of a prolonged corrected QT (QTc) interval in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and its association with in-patient mortality. Methods: A ...