Browsing Dental Medicine Research by Title
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Regenerative potential of platelet concentrates in chronic oral mucosal lesions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Chronic oral mucosal diseases (COMDs) represent a significant challenge for clinicians and patients. They are commonly associated with chronic pain and negative effects on healing and patient's quality of life. Regenerative ... -
Resin bonded bridges in patients with hypodontia: Clinical performance over a 7 year observation period
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Purpose Resin bonded bridges (RBBs) are considered a conservative option in the management of hypodontia. This study targeted to analyze the survival of resin bonded bridges provided to patients with Hypodontia by staff ... -
Resurgence of mucormycosis during COVID-19 pandemic
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)ObjectiveTo explore the literature on corona-associated mucormycosis and explain its relevance to dentists and oral surgeons. MethodsA literature search was carried out to identify reported cases on corona-associated ... -
Root and canal morphology of third molar teeth
( Nature Research , 2023 , Article)Restorative and prosthetic considerations usually necessitates endodontic treatment of third molars in order to retain them as a functional component of the dental arch. However, the anatomy of third molars has been described ... -
Root Canal Configuration and Its Relationship with Endodontic Technical Errors and Periapical Status in Premolar Teeth of a Saudi Sub-Population: A Cross-Sectional Observational CBCT Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Endodontic technical errors are the foremost cause of treatment failure. A thorough understanding of root canal configuration (RCC) is essential to prevent these iatrogenic errors. This study used CBCT images to determine ... -
Script concordance tests: A call for action in dental education
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)The Script Concordance Test (SCT) is an educational tool that aims to assess the ability to interpret medical information under conditions of uncertainty. It is widely used and validated in health education, but almost ... -
Second mesiobuccal canal segmentation with YOLOv5 architecture using cone beam computed tomography images
( Springer , 2023 , Article)The objective of this study is to use a deep-learning model based on CNN architecture to detect the second mesiobuccal (MB2) canals, which are seen as a variation in maxillary molars root canals. In the current study, 922 ... -
Selective Crystal Growth Regulation by Chiral α-Hydroxycarboxylic Acids Improves the Strength and Toughness of Calcium Sulfate Cements
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article)Natural biominerals, such as bones and teeth, use acidic matrix biomolecules to control growth, morphology, and organization of the brittle hydroxyapatite crystals. This interplay provides biominerals with outstanding ... -
Self-perceived preparedness of new dental graduates from a Middle Eastern university.
( Wiley , 2023 , Article)Preparedness for independent clinical practice is a core goal of undergraduate dental education. The aim of this study was to evaluate the self-reported preparedness for the dental practice among new dental graduates from ... -
Self-reported preparedness of final year undergraduate dental students and interns in Saudi Arabia: a multi-institutional study.
( BMC , 2024 , Article)Contemporary undergraduate dental education aims to equip the dental students with clinical competence, empathy, and professionalism to enable them to deliver safe and effective dental care to the communities. The purpose ... -
Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of class II malocclusion treatment using bi-maxillary skeletal anchorage: a systematic review
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Background: The goal of this systematic review was to assess the available evidence regarding the skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of bi-maxillary skeletal anchorage devices (BMSADs) used in treating growing class II ... -
Smile microesthetics as perceived by dental professionals and laypersons
( the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (EHASO) , 2022 , Article)Objectives: To evaluate and compare the perception of different dental professionals and laypersons toward altered gingival characteristics (microesthetics) and to identify those characteristics that are most negatively ... -
Socket Shield Technique to Improve the Outcomes of Immediate Implant: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Background: The socket shield technique (SST) could address the challenges in immediate implant placement by minimizing post-extraction bone resorption while maintaining soft tissue levels. This study aimed to summarize ... -
A Study of Anxiety Symptoms in Children and Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Background: There is clear evidence showing an increase in mental health symptoms along with an increased demand for mental health services since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: This study aimed to determine ... -
Tachykinins and the potential causal factors for post-COVID-19 condition
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)The most prevalent symptoms of post-COVID-19 condition are pulmonary dysfunction, fatigue and muscle weakness, anxiety, anosmia, dysgeusia, headaches, difficulty in concentrating, sexual dysfunction, and digestive disturbances. ... -
Teledentistry from research to practice: a tale of nineteen countries
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated teledentistry research with great interest reflected in the increasing number of publications. In many countries, teledentistry programs were established although not much is known ... -
Teledentistry-Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The present survey assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of teledentistry (TD) among dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia. This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted with dental interns and ... -
Ten tips for effective use and quality assurance of multiple-choice questions in knowledge-based assessments.
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are the most popular type of items used in knowledge-based assessments in undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare education. MCQs allow assessment of candidates' knowledge on a broad range ... -
The case for chronotherapy in Covid-19-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2020 , Article)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the disease resulting from infection by a novel coronavirus, SARS-Cov2, has rapidly spread since November 2019 leading to a global pandemic. SARS-Cov2 has infected over four million ... -
The effect of aging on the bone healing properties of blood plasma
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Objectives: Age-related changes in blood composition have been found to affect overall health. Thus, this study aimed to understand the effect of these changes on bone healing by assessing how plasma derived from young and ...