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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 ...
Study to Evaluate Gingival Crevicular Blood as a Screening Tool for Blood Glucose Concentration
(2018-08)
Introduction:
There is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in the UAE. Recent national guidelines advise screening for undiagnosed diabetes in all adults aged ≥ 30 years. This study assessed the feasibility ...
The Prevalence of Periodontitis in Obese Adults In The Kingdom Of Bahrain
(2018-08)
Background:
Adult obesity in Bahrain is an increasing problem and evidence suggests obesity could be a novel risk factor for periodontitis.This study aimed to assess prevalence of periodontitis in overweight/obese adults ...
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 ...
Effectiveness of Orthodontic Procedures, Alternative or Adjunctive To Extraction of the Primary Canines, For Interceptive Management of Palatally Displaced Permanent Canines: A Systematic Review
(2018)
Aim:
Although Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME), Trans-Palatal Arch (TPA) and Cervical-pull Headgear (HG) have been suggested as interventions in the mixed dentition to increase the rate of normal eruption of the palatally ...
Anterior teeth root morphology prediction as derived from digital models: A comparative study of plaster study casts and natural teeth from dry skulls
(2018)
Aim:
To assess the accuracy and reliability of the digital images of dental models generated by specific commercially available software in predicting root morphology characteristics in comparison to the corresponding ...
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 Prevalence of Periodontal Disease among Diabetic Patients in Local Health Centers in Bahrain
(2018-08)
Introduction:
The occurrence and progression of periodontal disease is associated with poor diabetic control. To date there have been no studies to assess the prevalence of periodontal disease in diabetic patients attending ...
Clinical Crown Length Changes and Gingival Recessioa Development in Anterior Teeth Associated with Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2018)
AIM:
To systematically investigate and appraise the quality of the available evidence regarding clinical crown length changes and gingival recession development following orthodontic treatment.
MATERIALS AND METHOD: ...