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Whole Salivary Interleukin-6 and Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Levels in Patients With Chronic Periodontitis With and Without Prediabetes
(2013-09)Background: The cytokine profile in unstimulated whole saliva (UWS) of patients with prediabetes and chronic periodontitis (CP) remains uninvestigated. The aim of this study is to assess interleukin (IL)-6 and matrix ... -
Severity of early childhood caries in preschool children attending Al-Ain Dental Centre, United Arab Emirates
(2014)Aim: To investigate the severity of and contributing factors of early childhood caries (ECC) in preschool children presented to a paediatric dentistry department in Al-Ain Dental Centre, United Arab Emirates; to study the ... -
Current Guidelines for the Use of Fluoride in Pediatric Dentistry, A Review
(2014)Abstract: Fluoride use as a chemotherapeutic agent for caries prevention has been well researched and documented. The recommendations for the use of fluoride have evolved through the years as a result of many factors. The ... -
Reporting characteristics of meta-analyses in orthodontics: methodological assessment and statistical recommendations
(2014)Abstract: Ideally meta-analyses (MAs) should consolidate the characteristics of orthodontic research in order to produce an evidence-based answer. However severe flaws are frequently observed in most of them. The aim of ... -
Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (with or without oral doxycycline delivery) on glycemic status and clinical periodontal parameters in patients with prediabetes: a short-term longitudinal randomized case-control study
(2014-01-22)Objective: The aim of the present short-term longitudinal randomized case–control study was to assess the effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) (with and without oral doxycycline delivery) on glycemic status ... -
Amelogenesis imperfecta and anterior open bite: Etiological, classification, clinical and management interrelationships
(2014-03)Abstract: Although amelogenesis imperfecta is not a common dental pathological condition, its etiological, classification, clinical and management aspects have been addressed extensively in the scientific literature. Of ... -
Effect of intraoral aging on the setting status of resin composite and glass ionomer orthodontic adhesives
(2014-04)Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intraoral aging on the setting status of a resin composite and a glass ionomer adhesive, relative to control specimens stored in water. Methods: Metallic ... -
Assessing small study effects and publication bias in orthodontic meta-analyses: a meta-epidemiological study
(2014-05)Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the presence and extent of small study effects and publication bias in meta-analyses (MAs) based on orthodontic studies. Materials and methods: Following an extensive ... -
Effect of Mandibular Repositioning Appliances on Inspiratory and Expiratory Total Air
(2014-09)Abstract: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea / Hypopnoea Syndrome (OSAHS) is associated with obstruction of the upper airway and occurs as a result of repeated closure of the upper airway during sleep, either by anatomical or ... -
Oral and Dental Considerations in the Management of Leukemic Children
(2014-09)Abstract: An incidence of overall oral sequelae in leukemic children of 54% has been reported in the literature. Oral complications include mucositis, fungal and viral infections, salivary gland hypofunction, dental ... -
Severity of Depression among Elderly Women Attending Holy Quran Memorization Centers in Saudi Arabia
(2014-09-28)Background: Depression is the most common mental health problem among the elderly, causing considerable morbidity worldwide, as well as increased healthcare costs. The purpose of this study was to determine the severity ... -
In vitro spectrophotometric evaluation of Vivera® clear thermoplastic retainer discolouration
(2014-11)Aims: To investigate the in vitro effect of different staining solutions on the colour stability of Vivera® retainers. Methods: Thirty flat specimens fabricated using the Vivera® material (Align Technology Inc., CA, ... -
Trends in income-related inequality in untreated caries among children in the United States: findings from NHANES I, NHANES III, and NHANES 1999–2004
(2015)Objective: The goal of this analysis was to describe income-related inequality in untreated caries among children in the United States over time. Methods: The analysis focuses on children ages 2–12 years in three ... -
Comparison of Parental Satisfaction with Three Tooth-Colored Full- Coronal Restorations in Primary Maxillary Incisors
(2015)Objectives: To evaluate and compare the parental satisfaction among resin composite strip crown, pre-veneered stainless steel crown (PVSSC) and the newly introduced pre-fabricated primary zirconia crown for restoring ... -
Serum levels of folate and vitamin B12 in oral epithelial dysplasia
(2015)Abstract: Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is a histopathologic diagnosis associated with an increased risk of cancer. Deficiency of vitamin B12 and folate is associated with causation of certain precancerous and cancerous ... -
Use of Adhesive Techniques in the Management of Hypodontia
(2015)Abstract: The treatment and management of hypodontia are complex. Traditional treatments include the provision of conventional bridgework. Such treatment modalities are destructive of remaining tooth tissue particularly ... -
The Minimal Important Difference (MID) as a criterion in evaluating the clinical significance of changes in the quality of life of orthognathic patients
(2015)Abstract: The Minimal Important Difference (MID) represents the smallest change patients perceive in their health status. It is a convenient criterion for evaluating the clinical significance of changes in Health-Related ... -
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 ... -
IL-13 Polymorphism (IL-13 rs1800925 (-1055) (C/T) is Associated with Severe Hepatic Fibrosis in Human Schistosomiasis
(2015-01-25)Abstract: An association study of a cohort of 177 Sudanese patients infected with Schistosoma mansoni {82 (46%) males and 95 (54%) females} was conducted to investigate the correlation of four polymorphisms {IFN-γ rs2069705 ... -
Fracture resistance of porcelain veneered zirconia crowns with exposed lingual zirconia for anterior teeth after thermal cycling: An in vitro study
(2015-01-30)Statement of problem: In some clinical conditions minimally invasive complete crown tooth preparations are indicated. This is especially true when gross removal of tooth structure would weaken the remaining tooth or violate ...