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Pandemic Preparedness and Response: A Foldable Tent to Safely Remove Contaminated Dental Aerosols-Clinical Study and Patient Experience
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The D-DART (Droplet and Aerosol Reducing Tent) is a foldable design that can be attached to the dental chair to prevent the spread of contaminated dental aerosols. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability ... -
Pathological fracture of mandible associated with an asymptomatic cholesterol granuloma
( Elsevier , 2021 , Report)Cholesterol granuloma is a rare lesion in the maxillofacial and is often associated with benign cysts or tumors. It is caused by reaction to the foreign body and inadequate drainage of cholesterol crystals. We report here ... -
Patient-Reported Outcomes of Metal and Acrylic Resin Removable Partial Dentures : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( Wiley , 2020 , Article)Metal removable partial dentures (RPDs) are often considered long-term treatment options for partially edentulous patients, while acrylic resin RPDs are considered interim treatments. The aim of this review was to compare ... -
Perceived confidence of dental students and new graduates in performing tooth extractions—An exploratory study
( Wiley , 2023 , Article)Introduction: The ability to perform uncomplicated tooth extractions is a core clinical skill in undergraduate dental education. The aim of this study was to evaluate pre-extraction assessment skills of dental students and ... -
Periodontal and peri-implant status and whole salivary interleukin 1-beta levels among individuals using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: an observational study
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Objective: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are commonly used for managing psychological diseases such as depression. These disorders are also directly associated with periodontal and peri-implant diseases, ... -
Periodontitis and coronavirus disease 2019
( Wiley , 2022 , Article Review)The coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is usually a mild condition; however, in some cases it can result in severe sickness and even death. Thus, understanding the reasons ... -
Periodontitis and Intra-Oral Plasmacytosis in a Noonan's Syndrome Patient
( Hindawi Limited , 2022 , Article)A 13-year-old female patient with Noonan's syndrome, intra-oral periodontitis, and associated periodontal lesions is presented in this case report. The patient suffered early onset severe molar pattern periodontitis and ... -
Platelet Concentrate Treatments for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2021 , Article)Objectives: This systematic review compared platelet concentrates (PCs) versus hyaluronic acid (HA) or saline/Ringer?s solution injections as treatments of temporomandibular osteoarthritis and disc displacement in terms ... -
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, 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 ... -
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 ...
