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Clinical guidance and an evidence-based approach for restoration of worn dentition by direct composite resin
(2018-03)
Abstract:
This paper aims to provide the dentist with practical guidance on the technique for direct composite restoration of worn teeth. It is based on current evidence and includes practical advice regarding type of ...
Oral health status of pre-school children of incarcerated mothers in United Arab Emirates prison nurseries and oral health knowledge and attitudes of their caregivers
(2018-07)
Aim:
To evaluate the oral-health of preschool-children of incarcerated-mothers at nine United Arab Emirates (UAE) prison nurseries and assess the oral-health knowledge and attitudes of the prison nurseries’ caregivers.
Study ...
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 ...
Overall and Anterior Tooth Size Ratios in a Group of Emiratis
(2018)
Objectives:
The aims of this investigation in a group of Emiratis were (1) To study overall and anterior tooth size ratios in Class I normal occlusion, (2) To estimate overall and anterior tooth size ratios in different ...
An in vivo spectrophotometric evaluation of Vivera® and Essix® clear thermoplastic retainer discolouration
(2018-05-01)
Aim:
To assess the in vivo colour alterations of two different clear thermoplastic retainers.
Methods:
Thirty patients were randomly allocated into two Groups (N = 15) following the completion of active orthodontic ...
Pulpal and Periodontal Tissues Changes Associated with Le Fort I and Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomies: A review
(2018)
Introduction:
Le Fort I and sagittal split ramus osteotomies are the most commonly performed orthognathic surgery procedures on the maxilla and mandible, respectively.
Techniques:
Despite progress in the techniques, ...
Comprehensive Treatment of Severe Periodontal and Periimplant Bone Destruction Caused by Iatrogenic Factors
(2018)
Introduction:
Dental implant success requires placement after periodontal therapy, with adequate bone volume, plaque control, primary stability, control of risk factors, and use of well-designed prostheses. ,is report ...
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 ...
Derivation and characterization of putative craniofacial mesenchymal progenitor cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells
(2018)
Abstract:
The introduction and widespread adoption of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology has opened new avenues for craniofacial regenerative medicine. Neural crest cells (NCCs) are the precursor population ...
Enamel Hypomineralization in Children With Clefts and the Relationship to Treatment: A Cross-sectional Retrospective Study
(2018)
Objective:
The aim of this study was to determine whether molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is greater in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) who underwent primary alveolar grafting (PAG) as compared with CLP ...