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The effect of orthodontic adhesive and bracket-base design in adhesive remnant index on enamel
(2015-02-14)Background: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of bracket-base design and adhesive on adhesive remnant index (ARI) and enamel surface area covered by adhesive. Methods: The sample consisted of 32 ... -
Demographic characteristics of systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials in orthodontic journals with impact factor
(2015-03-18)Introduction: The aim of this study was to explore demographic characteristics of systematic reviews (SRs), meta-analyses (MAs), and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in orthodontic journals with an impact ... -
Effect of Mandibular Repositioning Appliance on Nasal Resistance of A Sample of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome Patients
(2015-05)Abstract: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea / Hypopnoea Syndrome (OSAHS) is associated with obstruction of the upper airway and occurs as a result of repeated closure of the upper airway during sleep,either by anatomical or patho ... -
The Relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea hypopnoea Syndrome and the Cranio-Cervical Morphology in Adults: Angular Measurements
(2015-06)Objective: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome (OSAHS) is a potentially life-threatening breathing disorder, caused by repeated upper airway occlusion during sleep. The gold standard for diagnosis is the polysomnography ... -
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome and the Cranio Facio-hyoid Morphology in Adults: Linear and Angular Measurements
(2015-11)Abstract: The gold standard for diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome is the polysomnography which is expensive and time consuming. The development of alternative diagnostic methods would therefore ... -
Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome: Review Medical Science
(2015-12)Abstract: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome is a life threatening breathing disorder, caused by repeated upper airway occlusion during sleep. There are wide ranges of treatment procedures. This review article ... -
Direct Placement Composite: the Treatment Modality of Choice to Restore the Worn or Eroded Dentition in Primary Dental Care.
(2016)Abstract: Tooth wear is increasing in severity and prevalence, partly because of an ageing population and partly because of modern lifestyles. Management of the worn dentition with 'full mouth rehabilitation' is outmoded. ... -
Biopsy Procedures in Oral Maxillofacial Practice: An Update
(2016)Abstract: Biopsy is a necessary diagnostic tool to confirm the clinical diagnosis and to make diagnosis itself based on microscopy. For microscopic examination it is necessary to provide a representative sample of the ... -
Motivations for studying dentistry and dental college preference among rakcods students
(2016)Objectives: The objectives of this study were to find out the reasons for choosing dentistry as future career and factors of preferring RAKCODS over other dental colleges in UAE. Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire ... -
Apical root resorption of deciduous teeth: a review
(2016)Abstract: The resorption of deciduous teeth is considered a necessary process leading to their exfoliation. In most cases it begins in the apical root region and proceeds coronally, yet some local or systemic factors can ... -
Erosive Tooth Wear and Related Risk Factors in 8- and 14-Year-Old Greek Children
(2016)Abstract: The aim of the present study was to investigate the erosive tooth wear of primary and permanent teeth and its associa-tion with related risk factors. Two groups of Greek children aged 8 (n = 329) and 14 years ... -
Impact of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) on diagnostic thinking in endodontics of posterior teeth: A before-after study
(2016)Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of limited volume CBCT upon diagnosis as part of endodontic management of posterior teeth. The null hypothesis that CBCT does not make any difference in endodontic ... -
Prevalence of Tooth Wear in Primary Dentition in School Children of Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2016)Abstract: Background: Tooth wear or tooth surface loss is a common finding that has been recently increasingly associated with the pediatric population. Many factors can contribute to this condition. Aim of the Study: ... -
Undergraduate teaching of forensic medicine in Saudi Arabia
(2016)Abstract: Medico-legal tasks are not exclusive to forensic medical experts –any physician may face medico-legal issues in his career. Hence, the practice of medicine requires education in legal issues. In Saudi Arabia, ... -
Re-Visiting the Decay, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT) Index with a Mathematical Modeling Concept
(2016-02)Background: The well-established DMFT index has been used for over 75 years as a key for measuring dental caries in dentistry. DMFT is applied to permanent dentition and expressed as the total number of teeth decayed (D), ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Northern Emirates Dental Practitioners towards Antibiotic Prescription and its Resistance
(2016-02-05)Abstract: Emergence of bacterial strains resistant to antibiotics has been a major concern to medical and dental profession. Irrational antibiotic prescription by dental professionals is well documented. The aim of this ... -
Relation between soft tissue and skeletal changes after mandibular setback surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2016-04-01)Abstract: Accurate prediction of hard and soft tissue changes is essential in orthognathic surgery. The aim of the present study was to systematically investigate the relation between soft and hard tissue relocation after ... -
Comparison of residual salivary fluoride retention using amine fluoride toothpastes in caries-free and caries-prone children
(2016-04-21)Aim: This was to compare the salivary fluoride levels following tooth brushing with amine fluoride toothpastes containing three different concentrations of F (250 ppm F, 500 ppm F and 1250 ppm F) and to evaluate the effect ... -
Ontology with SVM Based Diagnosis of Tuberculosis and Statistical Analysis
(2016-05)Abstract: As per WHO report, Tuberculosis remains one of the world's deadliest communicable diseases. In 2013, an estimated 9.0 million developed TB and 1.5 million died from the disease, 360,000 of which whom were HIV ... -
Effects of Pitch Length and Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of the Glide Path Preparation Instruments
(2016-05-01)Introduction: This study aimed to compare the effects of pitch length and heat treatment on the mechanical properties of glide path establishing instruments. Methods: Prototypes of glide path preparation files (#14/.03 ...