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Awareness of Periodontal Health among Pregnant Females in Government Setting in United Arab Emirates
(2023)
Objective:
Periodontal disease is one of the most common infectious diseases. Several factors are associated with increased susceptibility of periodontal disease such as hormonal changes during pregnancy. Although pregnancy ...
Inflammatory response to epoxy resin and calcium silicate sealers preheated with different temperatures: an in vivo study
(2023-02)
Abstract
Objective:
To determine the impact of heat exposure of different sealers on inflammatory cytokine secretions and tissue response in vivo.
Materials and methods:
Silicone tubes were prefilled with epoxy resin ...
Peri-implantitis Through the Looking Glass
(2023)
Introduction:
The states of health and disease are inseparable, as the existence of one relies on the presence of the other. The definitions of health and disease in medicine and dentistry have evolved over the years from ...
Systemic azithromycin versus amoxicillin/metronidazole as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2024)
Background:
The use of systemic azithromycin (AZT) and amoxicillin/metronidazole (AMX/MTZ) as adjuncts provided additional clinical and microbiological benefits over subgingival instrumentation alone. However, the superiority ...
A case study evaluating the effect of clustering, publication bias, and heterogeneity on the meta analysis estimates in implant dentistry
(2023)
Abstract:
Meta-analyses may provide imprecise estimates when important meta-analysis parameters are not considered during the synthesis. The aim of this case study was to highlight the influence of meta-analysis parameters ...
AI-based automated pre-processing and classification of impacted maxillary canines in panoramic radiographs
(2024)
Abstract:
Objectives: Automating the digital workflow for diagnosing impacted canines using panoramic radiographs (PRs) is challenging. This study explored feature extraction, automated cropping, and classification of ...
Does maxillary sinus proximity affect molar root resorption during distalization using Invisalign? a CBCT study
(2023)
Background:
This study aimed to assess the correlation between maxillary sinus proximity to root apices of maxillary molars and root resorption during molar distalization using clear aligner therapy (CAT).
Materials ...
Three-dimensional computed tomography analysis of airway volume in growing class II patients treated with Frankel II appliance
(2024)
Objective:
The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess the airway volume changes associated with the use of Frankel appliance (FR II) in Class II malocclusion patients using three-dimensional cone beam computed ...
Presurgical Infant Orthopedic Videos on YouTube™: A Thematic Analysis of Caregiver Narratives
(2024)
Objective:
Information regarding how caregivers cope when using presurgical infant orthopedic (PSIO) appliances is sparse. This study aimed to understand caregivers’ perspectives and experiences with contemporary PSIO ...
Evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of different nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs alone or in combination with calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament: an in vitro study
(2024)
Abstract:
This study explored the antimicrobial efects of ketoprofen, piroxicam, and celecoxib alone or combined with calcium hydroxide (CH) against two strains of Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) and assessed the ...