MBRU Knowledge Repository: Recent submissions
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Fluoride concentration of commercially available infant formulae in the United Arab Emirates
(2019)Purpose: To assess fluoride concentration in infant formulae commercially available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and compare the measured levels of fluoride to the reported ones on the label. Methods: Twenty-four ... -
Do analgesics used for the pain experienced after orthodontic procedures affect tooth movement rate? A systematic review based on animal studies
(2019)Background: Using analgesics for a short period to relieve the pain following specific orthodontic procedures is common. Such medications may influence orthodontic tooth movement biochemical pathways; however, the ... -
An Educational Initiative for Dubai School Nurses and Physical Education Teachers on the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
(2019)Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of school nurses and physical education teachers (SN and PE teachers) about the emergency management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in schools and to measure ... -
Titanium particles: An emerging risk factor for peri-implant bone loss
(2019)Objective: To investigate the presence of titanium particles in peri-implant tissues in cases diagnosed with peri-implantitis, and to identify immunological reactions that these particles may elicit. Methods: Ten ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effect of intraoral aging on the setting status of resin composite and glass ionomer orthodontic adhesives
(2014-04)Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intraoral aging on the setting status of a resin composite and a glass ionomer adhesive, relative to control specimens stored in water. Methods: Metallic ... -
Intraoral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome
(2018)Abstract: Obstructive (Peripheral) Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome (OSAHS) is an increasing breathing problem, caused by the repetition of upper airway narrowing during sleep due to anatomical or pathophysiological effects. ... -
Orthodontic treatment outcome in specialized training Center in Khartoum, Sudan
(2017)Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the need/outcome of orthodontic treatment in terms of improvement in an orthodontic training center in Khartoum, Sudan. Models of 90 patients were referred and treated at ... -
The Use of Elastics in Orthodontics
(2017)Background: Monitoring the confidence of students in completing clinical tasks by dental institutions could serve to assess their preparedness for future independent clinical practice. Aim: To obtain information ... -
Soft Tissue Characteristics and Gender Dimorphism in Class III Malocclusion: a Cephalometric Study in Adult Greeks
(2017)Background/Aim: Class III malocclusion case are considered complex problems associated with unacceptable esthetics. The purpose of the present study was to assess the characteristics of the soft tissue profile and ... -
The Rieger Syndrome: a Case Report with Unusual Dental Findings
(2018)Background/Aim: The Rieger syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant and phenotypically variable disorder, characterized by abnormalities of the anterior chamber of the eye, coincident with missing or misshapen teeth. Case ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Rehabilitation of an Extremely Edentulous Atrophic Maxilla with a Pseudoskeletal Class III Relationship
(2019)Summary: The skeletal class III relationship presents complex dentoalveolar problems, requiring multidisciplinary treatment. In edentulous people, severe atrophy of the jawbone simulates the clinical appearance of a ... -
Serum levels of folate and vitamin B12 in oral epithelial dysplasia
(2015)Abstract: Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is a histopathologic diagnosis associated with an increased risk of cancer. Deficiency of vitamin B12 and folate is associated with causation of certain precancerous and cancerous ... -
Use of Adhesive Techniques in the Management of Hypodontia
(2015)Abstract: The treatment and management of hypodontia are complex. Traditional treatments include the provision of conventional bridgework. Such treatment modalities are destructive of remaining tooth tissue particularly ... -
Predictors of orthodontic residency performance: An assessment of scholastic and demographic selection parameters
(2019)Objective: To evaluate the association between resident selection criteria, including Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, and student performance in an orthodontic residency program. Materials and Methods: This ... -
A single-centre investigator-blinded randomised parallel group clinical trial to investigate the effect of probiotic strains Streptococcus salivarius M18 and Lactobacillus acidophilus on gingival health of paediatric patients undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances: study protocol
(2019)Background: There is limited data on the beneficial effects of probiotics on the gingival health of patients undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances. This study aims to compare the effect of probiotic ... -
Precision of the virtual occlusal record
(2019)Objectives: To evaluate the precision of the virtual occlusal record using the Carestream CS3600 Intraoral Scanner (Carestream Dental, Atlanta, Ga). Materials and Methods: A total of 20 participants were recruited ...