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Colour assessment of bleaching effect on orthodontically treated teeth
(2022-03)
Aim:
To assess whether the efficacy of external tooth bleaching differs between untreated and orthodontically treated teeth.
Materials and method:
Three groups of subjects were formed; group Debonded included 24 ...
Computer aided finite element model for biomechanical analysis of orthodontic aligners
(2022-08)
Objectives:
To design a finite element (FE) model that might facilitate understanding of the complex mechanical behaviour of orthodontic aligners. The designed model was validated by comparing the generated forces — during ...
Self-reported adaptability among postgraduate dental learners and their instructors: Accelerated change induced by COVID-19
(2022-07)
Abstract:
It is forecasted that the skills and competencies necessary for post-pandemic success in higher education need to be founded upon adaptability, coping, and Self- Regulated Learning (SRL). It is worth investigating ...
Glass-ionomer and calcium silicate-based cements interactions with human dentine in health and disease: Two-photon fluorescence microscopy and Raman spectroscopy analysis.
(2022)
Objectives:
To investigate the potential mineralising effects of calcium silicate-based dentine replacement material (Biodentine™) in comparison with glass-ionomer cement (GIC) (Fuji IX™) on different human dentine ...
Traumatic brain injuries and maxillofacial fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022-05)
Abstract:
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) associated with maxillofacial fractures (MFFs) are a public health concern worldwide, especially among adult-aged males. There is an urgent need for early detection of associated ...
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 ...
Fracture Resistance of Heat-Treated Nickel-Titanium Rotary Files After Usage and Autoclave Sterilization: an in vitro study
(2022-08)
Introduction:
This study aimed to evaluate the dynamic cyclic fatigue resistance of heat treated nickel-titanium (NiTi) files after usage and autoclaving.
Methods:
Two heat-treated NiTi file systems with tip sizes ...
The Shortened Dental Arch Concept: Awareness, Knowledge, and Practice of Dentists in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates
(2022)
Background and objectives:
The shortened dental arch (SDA) is a dentition of no more than twenty teeth with an intact anterior region but a reduced number of occluding pairs of posterior teeth. The SDA concept is a valid ...
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 ...
Sugar content in infant formula: Accuracy of labeling and conformity to guidelines.
(2022-07)
Background:
Infant formulae are a primary source of nutrition during the first years of life, to which sugars are frequently added. This may contribute to adverse dental health problems if consumed excessively when coupled ...