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Porous beta titanium alloy coated with a therapeutic biopolymeric composite to improve tribomechanical and biofunctional balance
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Tooth loss is common in patients struggling with dental cavities, periodontal diseases, and tumors, as well as those who abuse tobacco or drugs. In this scenario, dental implants have become the primary treatment option ... -
Postoperative administration of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, donepezil, interferes with bone healing and implant osseointegration in a rat model
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer?s disease. Its use has been associated with increased bone mass in humans and animals. However, the effect of postoperative ... -
The Potential Association Between Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Apical Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
( Kare Publishing , 2023 , Article)Recent literature has suggested a potential association between inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and apical periodontitis (AP). The present systematic review and meta-analysis sought to analyse and appraise the available ... -
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 ... -
Preclinical orofacial pain assays and measures and chronic primary orofacial pain research: where we are and where we need to go
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article Review)Chronic primary orofacial pain (OFP) conditions such as painful temporomandibular disorders (pTMDs; i.e., myofascial pain and arthralgia), idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (TN), and burning mouth syndrome (BMS) are seemingly ... -
Predictive factors associated with adjacent teeth root resorption of palatally impacted canines in Arabian population: a cone-beam computed tomography analysis
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Background: This study aimed to evaluate three-dimensionally the factors associated with adjacent teeth root resorption of palatally impacted canines. Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, one-hundred and ... -
Present status and future directions: Surgical extrusion, intentional replantation and tooth autotransplantation
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Surgical extrusion, intentional replantation and tooth autotransplantation procedures are important treatment options that clinicians may consider performing in their day-to-day clinical practice. Despite compromised teeth ... -
Presentation and management of syndromic and non-syndromic patients with multiple odontogenic keratocysts
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)ObjectiveThis case series reports the clinical presentation and management of multiple odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) in patients with Gorlin Goltz syndrome and in non-syndromic patients. Material and methodsEight patients ... -
Prevalence of anxiety, sleep bruxism and temporomandibular disorders during COVID-19 in Qatari children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Purpose: Understanding the impact of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic social restrictions on the lives of children and adolescents is of utmost importance to enable timely diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, ... -
Prevalence, classification and dental treatment requirements of dens invaginatus by cone-beam computed tomography
( PeerJ , 2022 , Article)Background. This study aimed the evaluation of the prevalence, characteristics, types of dens invaginatus (DI) and co-observed dental anomalies to understand dental treatment requirements in anterior teeth that are susceptible ... -
Propolis Use in Dentistry: A Narrative Review of Its Preventive and Therapeutic Applications
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Propolis is a resinous substance produced naturally by bees, and it consists of the exudates of plants mixed with enzymes, wax, and pollen. Propolis continues to gain considerable scientific interest due to its potential ... -
Proton Pump Inhibitors and the Risk of Early Aseptic Loosening in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
(2022 , Article)Introduction: The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) has been associated with a higher risk of osteoporotic fractures and non-unions rates. However, the relation between the use of PPIs and the development of aseptic ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A qualitative enquiry into dental students’ perceptions of dentistry as a career choice in the State of Qatar
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Background: Career choice is a complex, multifaceted process affecting all aspects of life. Motivational factors of aspiring dentists are crucial to inform institutions and aid with the admission process. The aim of this ... -
Qualitative study on barriers and coping strategies for dental care in autistic children: Parents' perspective
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article)Background: Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face challenges in home oral care, accessing a dentist and accepting dental treatment. Aim: To determine the barriers to dental care for autistic children in Singapore ... -
Quality, effectiveness and outcome of blended learning in dental education during the COVID pandemic: Prospects of a post-pandemic implementation
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Abstract: BackgroundBlended learning is growing in popularity particularly following the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic. One of the fields that the pandemic has substantially affected is dental education. Purpose: The aim ... -
Quantitative and qualitative condylar changes following stabilization splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Objective: This study aimed to explore the quantitative and qualitative condylar changes following stabilization splint (S.S) therapy, including condylar position, morphology, and bone mineral density (BMD) in subjects ... -
A quantitative three-dimensional comparative study of alveolar bone changes and apical root resorption between clear aligners and fixed orthodontic appliances.
( Springer , 2023 , Article)This study aimed to evaluate and compare the alveolar bone changes and to investigate the prevalence and severity of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) of maxillary incisors in patients who received ... -
Radiographic assessment of endodontic mishaps in an undergraduate student clinic: a 2-year retrospective study
( PeerJ , 2022 , Article)Objectives. The aim of this study was to compare the occurrence of instrumentation and obturation related endodontic procedural mishaps following the use of either, stainless steel hand or engine-driven rotary instrumentation ...