Browsing MBRU Theses & Dissertations by Title
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Comparative in vitro study between digital and conventional impression techniques for artificial maxillectomy defect
(2022)Background: The trend in using 3D digital dental technology has increased in the past two decades, however, its application in prosthetic rehabilitation of maxillofacial defects is still developing. The aim of this in ... -
A Comparison of Artificial Crown Dimensions To Natural Teeth
(2019-08)Background: Crown dimensions can have a significant effect on the health of adjacent gingivae and on occlusal harmony. This study aimed to determine crown dimensions on artificial crowns and their contralateral natural ... -
Craniofacial Adaptations Following Tongue Volume Reduction Surgery: A Systematic Review
(2018)AIM: To systematically investigate the available literature regarding craniofacial adaptations after tongue volume reduction surgery and critically evaluate the quality of existing evidence. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A ... -
The Current Trends and usage of Nickel-Titanium Engine-driven Endodontic Instruments: A multicenter Survey
(2022)Background: Due to their properties, Nickle-titanium (NiTi) alloys are used in manufacturing of endodontic instruments, especially rotaries. The first rotary 0.02 taper NiTi was designed by Dr. John MacSpadden and came ... -
Cytotoxicity and estrogenicity of Vivera® retainers
(2016-12)Aims: The aim of the present study is to investigate the cytotoxicity and estrogenicity of Vivera® retainers by assessing their biological behavioral effects: as-received from the manufacturers, and after retrieval from ... -
Demographic characteristics of Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses and Randomized Controlled Trials in non-orthodontic journals with impact factor
(2017-08)Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify authorship characteristics of all orthodontic systematic reviews (SRs), meta-analyses (MAs) and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in nonorthodontic journals with ... -
Dental Caries Experience and Oral Health in Down Syndrome Children In Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A Case Control Study
(2016-08)Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status in Down syndrome (DS) children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and Methods: A total of 106 DS children (mean age = 9.3 ± 2.8)and 125 ... -
Dental Implant and Restoration Selection by Prosthodontists in Dubai
(2017-08)Introduction: Dental implant prostheses are dental prostheses that are retained and/or supported by implants placed in the partially or completely edentulous jaw. With various implant systems and prosthetic component ... -
Dentists’ Knowledge and Application of the Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries in the United Arab Emirates
(2016-08)Purpose/Aim: The aim of this study was to assess and to compare the level of general dental practitioners’ (GDPs) knowledge within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the ways to manage traumatic dental injuries, and ... -
Development of a dental reference data set for Emirati children and adolescents based on the Demirjian’s method
(2021)Background: The ability to predict the difference between chronological age (CA) and dental age (DA) is an important aid in the accurate diagnosis and treatment planning process in the pediatric population. Aim: To ... -
Diode laser as an adjunctive treatment for peri-implant mucositis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022)Background: The early detection and treatment of peri-implant mucositis may help in reducing inflammatory parameters and arrest disease progression to peri-implantitis. The potential clinical benefits of using different ... -
Direct Composite Resin for the Management of Tooth Wear: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2019-08)Background: The survival of direct composite resin restorations for the treatment of worn teeth hasbeen reported in several studies. This systematic review aims to integrate studies with outcomes that are comparable and ... -
Do Probiotics Affect Oral Health in Patients Under Treatment with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances? A Systematic Review
(2019)AIM: As the presence of fixed orthodontic appliances increases biofilm retention, a deterioration in periodontal clinical parameters can be observed and, under certain conditions, a cariogenic environment may develop, ... -
Do the various interceptive interventions improve the position of palatally displaced permanent canines? A meta-analysis
(2021)Background: Extraction of maxillary primary canines (Cs) and other interceptive interventions in the mixed dentition have been suggested to increase the rate of normal eruption of palatally displaced permanent canines ... -
Educational Initiative for School Nurses and Physical Education Teachers on the Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
(2017-08)Introduction: Emergency management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) is an urgent matter crucial for long term prognosis, especially in cases of tooth avulsion. School playgrounds and physical education (PE) classes are ... -
Effect of enamel deproteinization on bonding orthodontic brackets: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022)Background: Frequent deboning is common during orthodontic treatment. Enamel deproteinization with 5.25% NaOCl or papain has been proposed as one way to increase shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets. Moreover, ... -
Effect of estrus cycle on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review of animal studies
(2020)Background: As estrogen levels affect bone metabolism, the hormonal changes encountered during the estrus cycle may exert an influence on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Aim: To systematically investigate ... -
Effect of nicotine exposure on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: a meta-analysis based on animal studies
(2020)Background: Nicotine exposure has been reported to modify bone metabolism with potential effects on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Aim: To systematically investigate and appraise the quality of the available ... -
Effect of Ovariectomy-Induced Menopause on The Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies
(2019)Background: The menopause may theoretically affect the biochemical events leading to orthodontic tooth movement. Aim: To systematically investigate and appraise the quality of the available evidence from animal studies ... -
Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Solution on the Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (SHEDs)
(2022)Background: SDF is a solution containing silver, fluoride, and ammonia. Clinically, it is used to arrest the progression of carious lesions in primary teeth. Recent studies have shown that SDF has indirect effect on pulp ...