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Color changes of maxillary and mandibular incisors following surgical orthodontic treatment: A prospective controlled clinical pilot study
(2021)
Objective:
To assess possible color changes of natural teeth after surgical orthodontic treatment.
Methods:
This prospective controlled clinical pilot trial included 6 consecutively treated surgical orthodontic patients ...
Does exogenous female sex hormone administration affect the rate of tooth movement and root resorption? A systematic review of animal studies
(2021)
Background:
The long-term use of contraceptive methods that contain estrogens, progestogens or combinations of the above among women aged 15 to 49 years is extensive. Both estrogens and progestogens affect bone ...
The diagnostic accuracy of saliva testing for SARS-CoV-2: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Introduction:
Early detection of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is paramount for controlling the progression and spread of the disease. Currently, nasopharyngeal swabbing (NPS) is the standard method for collecting ...
Airflow for initial nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
Nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis may help in reducing microbial load and inflammatory parameters. The potential clinical benefits of using different treatment approaches, in the initial nonsurgical ...
The socket shield technique for immediate implant placement: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
Immediate implant placement with socket shield technique (SST) may maintain the buccal bone plate and soft tissue levels, however, the potential clinical benefits of SST lack strong scientific evidence. The ...
Outcome of supportive peri-implant therapy on the rates of peri-implant diseases and marginal bone loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Objective:
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the impact of supportive peri-implant therapy (SPIT) on the rates of peri-implant diseases and peri-implant marginal bone loss.
Data sources: ...
Does the Addition of a Gastroepiploic Artery to Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Improve Survival?
(2021)
Abstract:
It is unclear whether the additional conduit to supplement bilateral internal thoracic arteries (BITA) influences the patient outcome in coronary surgery. This retrospective study compared long-term survival of ...
How decisive is the number of distal arterial anastomoses in coronary bypass surgery?
(2021)
Background:
The benefit of arterial revascularization in coronary surgery remains controversial. The incremental value of additional grafts to the left internal thoracic artery (ITA) has been mainly assessed according ...
How Do Schoolchildren View Other Children Who Have Discolored Teeth?
(2021)
Objectives:
Facial look and expression affect how people are viewed by others. This study aimed to evaluate how schoolchildren in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates view their peers who have discolored teeth. ...