Browsing by Author "Alhashimi, Najah"
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Alveolar bone changes following bi-maxillary vertical molars' movements using clear aligners
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Objective This study aimed to assess the alveolar bone changes following maxillary and mandibular molars’ intrusion and extrusion movements using Clear Aligners using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Materials and ... -
Basal and dentoalveolar transverse parameters in different sagittal and vertical malocclusions in adults: a comparative study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Objective: This study sought to three-dimensionally (3D) evaluate the maxillomandibular basal bone and dentoalveolar widths using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans in adult Chinese populations with different ... -
Comparison of spheno-occipital synchondrosis maturation stages with three-dimensional assessment of mandibular growth
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: This study aimed to compare spheno-occipital synchondrosis (SOS) maturation stages with a three-dimensional assessment of mandibular growth. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of a retrospective type, in ... -
Condylar changes in adult patients with unilateral posterior crossbite following microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A retrospective CBCT study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the alterations in condylar positioning in adult skeletal Class I patients with unilateral posterior crossbite following microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) treatment. ... -
Correlation between the three-dimensional hyoid bone parameters and pharyngeal airway dimensions in different sagittal and vertical malocclusions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Objective This study aimed to explore the relationship between three-dimensional (3D) measurements of the hyoid bone (HB) and pharyngeal airway space (PAS) in relation to sagittal and vertical malocclusion. Methods A ... -
The dimensional and morphological assessment of frontal air sinus in different ages, genders and ethnicities (Arabian-Caucasian and Han-Chinese sub-populations)
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Objective: This study aimed to assess the dimensional and morphological measurements of the frontal air sinuses in different ages and genders in the two ethnicities. Materials and methods: This retrospective study included ... -
Effect of maxillary molars distalization using clear aligners and fixed orthodontic appliances on the positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint parameters: a three-dimensional comparative study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Objective: The use of clear aligners (CAs) for orthodontic treatment has substantially increased in recent decades. However, limited empirical evidence exists regarding their potential effects on the temporomandibular joint ... -
Effect of the ethnic, profession, gender, and social background on the perception of upper dental midline deviations in smile esthetics by Chinese and Black raters
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)The purpose of this study was to compare the perception of upper dental midline deviation on the attractiveness of a smile among raters from different ethnicities, professions, genders, and ages and measure to what extent ... -
Efficacy of lycopene for management of oral potentially malignant disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the available evidence on the efficacy of lycopene in the management of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). Study DesignPubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google ... -
Evaluation of an objective staging system for assessment of cervical vertebral maturation
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate an objective method for Cervical Vertebral Maturation (CVM) staging. Methods: An initial sample of 647 Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs (LCR) were staged according to the ... -
Orthodontic treatment pause during covid-19 outbreak: Are we overlooking potential harms to our patients and their treatment outcomes?
( Dental Press International , 2021 , Article)Introduction: The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led all dental governing bodies across the world to minimize or cancel routine/elective dental procedures and limit dental services to only acute ... -
Positional and dimensional temporomandibular joint osseous changes in patients treated with the forsus fatigue resistant device: a non-randomized clinical trial
( Springer Nature Link , 2025 , Article)Objective: This study aimed to assess the osseous positional and dimensional changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion treated with the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device ... -
Qualitative and quantitative three-dimensional evaluation of maxillary basal and dentoalveolar dimensions in patients with and without maxillary impacted canines
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Background: This study aimed to three-dimensionally evaluate the qualitative and quantitative maxillary basal, dentoalveolar, and dental dimensions in patients with unilateral or bilateral maxillary impacted canines relative ... -
Skeletal, dentoalveolar and soft tissue effects of different maxillary expansion appliances in cleft lip/palate patients: A systematic review and frequentist network meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)IntroductionThis study aimed to assess the available evidence regarding the skeletal, dentoalveolar, and soft tissue effects of different maxillary expansion appliances in cleft lip/palate patients. MethodsWe assessed the ... -
Three dimensional evaluation of the skeletal and temporomandibular joint changes following stabilization splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders and mandibular deviation: a retrospective study
( BMC , 2023 , Article)Background: Three-dimensional (3D) detailed evaluations of the mandibular mediolateral position, mandibular condylar position, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) spaces following stabilization splints (SS) therapy in patients ... -
Three-dimensional quantitative temporomandibular joint changes in skeletal class I malocclusion treated with extraction and non-extraction protocols: a comparative study of fixed orthodontic appliances and clear aligners
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the positional and morphological changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in adult patients with skeletal Class I malocclusion treated with fixed orthodontic appliances (FAs) and ... -
Three-dimensional relationship between the degree of bilateral impacted mandibular third molars angulation and the mandibular dental arch parameters: a cross-sectional comparative study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Objective The purpose of this study was to three-dimensionally evaluate the relationship between the degree of bilateral impacted mandibular third molar (IM3M) angulation and the mandibular dental arch parameters in normal ... -
Upper airway dimensions and the skeletal parameters in orthodontic patients who developed moderate-severe COVID-19 symptoms during the pandemic
( Wroclaw Medical University Press , 2023 , Article)BACKGROUND: Large airway dimensions are associated with a rapid decline in the lung function and a higher risk of hospitalization. Therefore, the airway dimensions of healthy subjects who tested positive for coronavirus ...
