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Biomimetic trace metals improve bone regenerative properties of calcium phosphate bioceramics
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)The bone regenerative capacity of synthetic calcium phosphates (CaPs) can be enhanced through the enrichment with selected metal trace ions. However, defining the optimal elemental composition required for bone formation ... -
Assessing Decision-Making in Education of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry: A Pilot Study
( Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: To evaluate whether a concordance assessment (CA) software application is able to assess decisionmaking in restorative and prosthetic dentistry. Materials and Methods: Vignettes representing 10 different clinical ... -
Disclosing Agent for Resin Composite Based on Adsorption Surface Treatment
( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article)A composite disclosing agent can help dentists distinguish resin boundaries from the tooth structure and facilitate its complete removal while avoiding damage to the surrounding sound tooth structures. In this study we ... -
Case Report: An association of the gubernacular canal, supernumerary tooth and odontoma with an impacted canine on cone-beam computed tomography [version 2; peer review: 3 approved]
( F1000 Research Ltd , 2021 , Article)This report describes a clinical case of asymptomatic compound odontoma in the anterior left side of the maxilla associated with an impacted canine and supernumerary tooth with a gubernacular canal of a 47- year-old female ... -
Hydrocolloids from Marine Macroalgae: Isolation and Applications
( CRC Press , 2021 , Book chapter)Hydrocolloids are natural polymeric substances which are commonly isolated from marine macroalgae. From the last four decades, hydrocolloids have played a significant role in food, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and ... -
The awareness of water intake and its correlation with BMI among students attending national and international secondary schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
( Taylor & Francis Open Access , 2021 , Article)Dehydration is linked to worse cognitive functions and preference for beverages that are linked to obesity and other health conditions. Saudi Arabia’s hot climate can exacerbate these effects and it is important to ensure ... -
Pulpal blood flow changes and pain scores related to using superelastic 0.018-inch nickel titanium as the first orthodontic alignment archwire: A prospective clinical trial
( SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online , 2021 , Article)Background: Optimal orthodontic force results in maximum rate of tooth movement without tissue damage. Even though starting orthodontic treatment with a thicker archwire may shorten treatment duration, the evidence on the ... -
What the future holds for regenerative endodontics: Novel antimicrobials and regenerative strategies
( AO Research Institute Davos , 2021 , Article)Regenerative/revitalisation endodontic techniques are increasingly used as a treatment approach for the management of immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps. Different chemical irrigants and medicaments are routinely ... -
Xerostomia, salivary flow, and oral health status among saudi diabetic patients: A comparative cross-sectional study
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Purpose: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with numerous oral complications, including frequent oral infections, periodontal diseases, hyposalivation, and xerostomia. The present study aimed to investigate salivary flow ... -
The effect of intraoral aging of the working stainless steel archwire on the rate of premolar extraction space closure: a randomized clinical trial
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Objectives: The aims of this study were to investigate the effect of the working archwire intra-aging on the rate of upper first premolar space closure and to measure frictional resistance during space closure. Methods: A ... -
Bite force changes after surgical correction of mandibular prognathism in subjects with increased vertical dimension: A prospective clinical trial
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Purpose: Occlusal bite force (OBF) is the most important parameter in assessing biting efficiency. The aim of this study was to record OBF changes after surgical correction of high angle maxillary/mandibular (Max/Mand) ... -
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 ... -
Nature of the Interplay Between Periodontal Diseases and COVID-19
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article Review)The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is mostly a mild condition, however, in some patients, it could progress into a severe and even fatal disease. Recent studies have shown that COVID-19 infection and severity could ... -
Practice with confidence: Analyzing confidence level of final year dental students from four Saudi dental colleges in Riyadh
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Objective To investigate the confidence level of final year dental students in Riyadh. Materials Cross-sectional study was conducted at four dental colleges in Riyadh (N = 312, 220 and 70,5% responded). Oneway ANOVA and ... -
Association between periodontitis and severity of COVID-19 infection: A case–control study
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)Aim: COVID-19 is associated with an exacerbated inflammatory response that can result in fatal outcomes. Systemic inflammation is also a main characteristic of periodontitis. Therefore, we investigated the association of ... -
Osteogenesis imperfecta tooth level phenotype analysis: Cross-sectional study
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)IntroductionDental anomalies in Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), such as tooth discoloration, pulp obliteration (calcified dental pulp space), and taurodontism (enlarged dental pulp space) vary between and within patients. ... -
Needle-free injection: Dental infiltration anesthesia
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study aimed to develop an optimal Needle-Free Liquid Jet Injection (NFLJI) technique for dental infiltration anesthesia and evaluate its clinical safety and feasibility. The fluid dynamics of NFLJI in the dentoalveolar ... -
Oral Candida Colonization and Risk Factors Among Type-II Diabetic Individuals IADR Abstract Archives
( College off Dental Sciences, UAE , 2021 , Presentation)Oral Candida Colonization and Risk Factors Among Type-II DiabeticIndividuals Objectives : The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to ascertain and compare theprevalence of diff erent Candida species isolated from ... -
Investigating the vascularization capacity of a decellularized dental pulp matrix seeded with human dental pulp stem cells: in vitro and preliminary in vivo evaluations
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)Aim: To investigate the vascularization capacity of a decellularized dental pulp matrix (DDP) of bovine origin seeded with human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) in vitro and to present preliminary in vivo findings. ... -
Missing and unerupted teeth in osteogenesis imperfecta
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)IntroductionOsteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bone fragility and craniofacial and dental abnormalities such as congenitally missing teeth and teeth that failed to erupt which are believed ...