Browsing MBRU Theses & Dissertations by Issue Date
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The success of Preformed Metal Crowns in Primary Molars using the Hall Technique Versus the Conventional Method: A Retrospective Study in a Postgraduate Setting
(2017-08)Background: Preformed metal crowns (PMCs) have been used conventionally for decades in managing multi-surface carious primary molars in children. However, the Hall Technique (HT) is a controversial novel method, used in ... -
A Systematic Review of Population- Based Dental Caries Studies among Children in Gulf Cooperation Council States: A Meta-Analysis
(2017-08)Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the prevalence and severity of dental caries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area in order to help the development of systematic approaches for preventive oral ... -
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 ... -
The perception of dental esthetics assessed by Prosthodontic Residents and UAE recognized Specialists in Prosthodontics
(2017-08)Smiles can be improved by veneering teeth using a relatively conservative technique. The appearance of veneers and smile design has not been previously investigated in the UAE. This study aimed to assess the aesthetic ... -
The Impact of Cantilever Direction on the Clinical Outcome of Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses
(2017-08)It has been shown that dental implants tend to lose bone over time, which ultimately results in soft tissue loss. Recent studies, however, suggest that the design of implant-supported prostheses may contribute to peri-implant ... -
Prosthodontic Outcomes of Implant-Supported Single Crowns on Short Dental Implants
(2017-08)Background: Short dental implants were introduced to avoid advanced surgical procedures. The survival and failure rates of super structures on short implants has not been previously investigated in the UAE. This study ... -
The Evaluation of Smile Design by Lay People and Dentists in the UAE.
(2017-08)Aim: This study aimed to evaluate what features of a smile are regarded attractive as viewed by lay people and dental professionals in the UAE. Material and Methods: A questionnaire survey of standardized images of ... -
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 ... -
Patient Satisfaction with Complete Dentures in Fujairah Dental Center
(2017-08)Introduction: Complete dentures are the most common treatment modality for edentate patients. Patient satisfaction with their dentures has not been previously investigated in the UAE. Aim: This study aimed to assess ... -
Assessment of The Quality Of Endodontic Retreatment On A Postgraduate Endodontic Clinic In Hbmcdm (2008-2015)
(2017-08)INTRODUCTION The main objective of endodontic therapy is to prevent or cure apical periodontitis by shaping and cleaning the endodontic pulp space and provide three dimensional obturation. However, shaping and cleaning ... -
Attitude and Use of Rubber Dam During Endodontic Procedures in the United Arab Emirates
(2017-08)Introduction: Rubber dam is an essential adjunct in endodontic treatment that was introduced as early as 1864. It prevents swallowing of medicament, instruments and irrigating solutions, debris and retracts soft tissue. ... -
Anterior teeth root inclination prediction derived from digital models: A comparative study of plaster study casts and CBCT images Mahmoud Dastoori MSc, University College London, 2007 DDS, Ajman
(2017-08)Aim: To assess the accuracy of digital models generated using commercially available software to predict anterior teeth root inclination characteristics and compare the results to relevant data obtained from CBCT images. ... -
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 ... -
A Systematic Review of Sensibility Testing And Assessment of Trauma Cases In Permanent Anterior Teeth Presented At Hbmcdm From January 2008 to December 2016
(2017-08)The work presented here consists of two distinct parts. Part I: A systematic review of sensibility testing Introduction: The assessment of pulp vitality during pain response is traditionally performed using an ... -
The Relationship Between Endodontic Case Complexity and Treatment Outcomes
(2017-08)Introduction: The primary goal of endodontic therapy is to prevent or heal apical periodontitis. Dental pulp has a complex internal anatomy, a thorough knowledge of both root and root canal morphology is, therefore, a ... -
Fracture Resistance and Bending Stiffness of Heat Treated (oneflare)and Non-Heat Treated (oneflare) Nickel titanium Rotary Instruments with Same Geometric Features
(2017-08)Background: The main objective of this study was to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance, torsional resistance and bending stiffness in commercially available heat treated NiTi rotary instruments (OneFlare-H) and non-heat ... -
The pattern of oral and maxillofacial injuries among patients attending Fujairah Hospital, Fujairah, UAE.
(2017-08)Objective: To determine the pattern of oral and maxillofacial injuries among patients attended Fujairah Hospital, Fujairah, UAE. Study design: Descriptive retrospective hospital based study. Study population: All ... -
Progression of Volumetric And Surface Tooth Wear In Patients Having Undergone Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
(2017-12)Aim: Tooth surface loss additional to the physiologic alterations of the dentition, may occur during orthodontic treatment due to interferences and functional changes, abrasion by orthodontic appliances and other factors. ... -
Clinical crown length, gingival recession development and sagittal inclination changes in incisors associated with orthodontic treatment: a retrospective study
(2018)AIM: To retrospectively investigate the clinical crown length changes and the development of gingival recession in the labial aspect of the maxillary and mandibular incisors associated with orthodontic treatment and ... -
Relation Between Soft and Hard Tissue Changes Following Maxillary Osteotomies In Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: A Meta- Analysis
(2018)AIM: To systematically investigate the available literature regarding the relation between soft and hard tissue changes following maxillary osteotomies in cleft lip and palate patients that could be used as an aid in ...