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The influence of insertion torque values on the failure and complication rates of dental implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)Background: The influence of using different insertion torque values on clinical and radiographic outcomes of implant therapy is unclear in the current literature. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was ... -
A Survey of the Application of the Shortened Dental Arch by Dentists in the UAE
(2021)Background: The Shortened Dental Arch (SDA) is a dentition of no more than twenty teeth with an intact anterior region but a reduced number of occluding pairs of posterior teeth. The SDA concept is a valid treatment ... -
Risk factors for dental implant failure: A 10-year retrospective study
(2021)Background: Owing to the high long-term survival rates of osseointegrated dental implants it has become increasingly used as the treatment of choice to replace missing teeth in the past few decades. Nevertheless, implant ... -
Erosive potential of drinks consumed in Dubai.
(2021)Background: Most of the consumed soft drinks are acidic in nature, regular consumption of these drinks which contain the main source of extrinsic acid in diet may result in dental erosion. Although studies have tested ... -
Development of a dental reference data set for Emirati children and adolescents based on the Demirjian’s method
(2021)Background: The ability to predict the difference between chronological age (CA) and dental age (DA) is an important aid in the accurate diagnosis and treatment planning process in the pediatric population. Aim: To ... -
Parents Perception Toward Infants Teething in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2021)Background: Teething is a normal physiological phenomenon of the continuum of dental development during which the tooth moves from its intraosseous position within the jaw until it reaches the oral cavity. It begins ... -
Hall Versus Conventional Preformed Metal Crowns: Radiographic Identification by Pediatric Dentists
(2021)Background: It is assumed that Conventional preformed metal crowns (PMCs) are usually well adapted to the primary molars, while it has been claimed that the Hall technique (HT) PMC is an oversized, poorly fitting crown ... -
Sugar Composition and Level of Commercially Available Infant Formulae in the United Arab Emirates
(2021)Background: Infant formulae are a primary source of nutrition during the first years of life. Frequently, sugar is added to these formulae, which can lead to different adverse health problems including early childhood ... -
Pediatric dentists preference of general anesthesia endotracheal intubation route and their perception of a modified oral intubation technique
(2021)Aim: Pediatric airway management in light of notable modifications in endotracheal anesthesia armamentarium is an essential aspect in the pediatric population undergoing general anesthesia (GA). We aimed to assess Gulf ... -
Characteristics of pediatric dental treatment provided under general anesthesia in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - A retrospective analysis
(2021)Background: Dental general anesthesia (DGA) is a widely used technique in pediatric dentistry. Several researchers have examined their DGA cases and tried to pinpoint the primary cause leading to it. Furthermore, factors ... -
Effects of non-compliant intraoral distalizers on the soft tissue profile, A systematic review
(2021)Background: Practicing orthodontists have special interest in Class II malocclusion cases as they constitute a significant percentage of the cases they treat. Maxillary molar distalization is the most frequently used ... -
Effect of supine and upright positions on airway dimensions in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
(2021)Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of supine vs upright imaging positions on airway dimensions in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Materials and methods: This retrospective study included ... -
Effect of Voxel Size on the Accuracy of Airway Volumetric Measurements Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
(2021)Aim: The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of the airway volume, dental, and skeletal parameters measured digitally on cone beam computed tomography scans (CBCTs) using ... -
Do the various interceptive interventions improve the position of palatally displaced permanent canines? A meta-analysis
(2021)Background: Extraction of maxillary primary canines (Cs) and other interceptive interventions in the mixed dentition have been suggested to increase the rate of normal eruption of palatally displaced permanent canines ... -
The effect of varying concentrations of hydrogen peroxide on bovine enamel and dentine
(2021)Background: Bleaching has become a popular treatment option for aesthetic management of discolored teeth. Bleaching is a conservative approach in aesthetic dentistry compared to other invasive restorative treatment ... -
Evaluation of the root and canal morphology of maxillary and mandibular premolars in an Emirati subpopulation using cone beam computed tomographic data: A retrospective study
(2021)Background: Missed canal anatomy is one of the most common cause of endodontic therapy failure. Numerous studies have reported that maxillary and mandibular premolars have a complex internal canal configuration, which ... -
Evaluation of root and canal morphology of mandibular permanent anterior teeth in Emirati subpopulation: A cone-beam computed tomography study
(2021)Background: Failure in mandibular permanent anterior teeth is almost due to missed second canal. Advanced techniques such as using a dental operating microscope and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), one important ... -
Evaluation of the mental foramen and the mandibular canal course in emirati population: a cone-beam computed tomography study
(2021)Background: The mandibular canal (MC) is an important bony structure presents in the mandible that contains a bundle of nerves and vessels including the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and the mandibular division of the ... -
Effect of usage and autoclaving on the cyclic fatigue resistance of heat-treated nickel-titanium instrument
(2021)Background: Nickel-titanium (NiTi) instruments are often reused in endodontic treatment for economic reasons. Thus, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of these endodontic instruments are essential. Several studies ... -
A retrospective analysis of biological complications of implant-supported fixed dental prostheses
(2021)Background: In the past few decades implant supported fixed dental protheses has become widely accepted treatment option for replacing missing teeth. Despite their high survival rate, complications such as peri-implant ...