College of Dental Medicine: Recent submissions
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Validated finite element models of premolars: A scoping review
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Finite element (FE) models are widely used to investigate the biomechanics of reconstructed premolars. However, parameter identification is a complex step because experimental validation cannot always be conducted. The aim ... -
Chiral Tartaric Acid Improves Fracture Toughness of Bioactive Brushite-Collagen Bone Cements
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article)Brushite cements are promising bone regeneration materials with limited biological and mechanical properties. Here, we engineer a mechanically improved brushite-collagen type I cement with enhanced biological properties ... -
Development of a Checklist to Prevent Reconstructive Errors Made By Undergraduate Dental Students
( Blackwell Publishing Inc. , 2020 , Article)Purpose: To design a checklist in order to reduce the frequency of reconstructive preventable errors (PE) performed by undergraduate dental students at McGill University. Materials and Methods: The most common PE occurring ... -
Mouthguards should be worn in contact sports
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Osseointegration Pharmacology: A Systematic Mapping Using Artificial Intelligence
( Acta Materialia Inc , 2021 , Article)Clinical performance of osseointegrated implants could be compromised by the medications taken by patients. The effect of a specific medication on osseointegration can be easily investigated using traditional systematic ... -
Ranitidine Impairs Bone Healing and Implant Osseointegration in Rats' Tibiae
( W.B. Saunders , 2020 , Article)Purpose Ranitidine has been found to have an impact on bone metabolism by suppressing osteoclastogenesis. We hypothesized that the use of ranitidine would impair bone healing and implant osseointegration. This study ... -
Development of Self-Regulation amongst Dental Students in Problem-based Learning Curricula: A Qualitative Study
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)To explore the value of problem-based learning in the development of self-regulation amongst undergraduate dental students. A qualitative approach using focus groups was used to explore the perceptions and experiences of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
NSAID chronotherapy after impacted third molar extraction: a randomized controlled trial
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Objectives: Postoperative pain management impacts patients’ quality of life and morbidity. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen are widely used for this following a 3-doses-per-day regime. ... -
Aragonite toothpaste for management of dental calculus: A double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Objectives: Aragonite from animal origin such as cuttlefish bone powder is an abrasive with hardness properties ideal for calculus removal. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to test the efficacy of a ... -
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 ... -
Morphological and dimensional variations of the frontal air sinuses in a group of adolescent Caucasians and Chinese in different skeletal malocclusions: a cross-sectional cephalometric study.
( Springer , 2022 , Article)This study aimed to evaluate the morphological and dimensional variations of the frontal air sinuses in a group of adolescent Caucasians and Chinese with different skeletal malocclusions in both genders. This retrospective ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of the Neutralizing Antibody Response of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Naïve and Previously Infected Individuals: A Comparative Study
( MDPI , 2022 , Report)The currently authorized mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer-BNT162b2 and Moderna-mRNA-1273, offer great promise for reducing the spread of the COVID-19 by generating protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2. Recently, it was ... -
Guided tissue regeneration in peri-radicular surgery
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Guided tissue regeneration techniques have been available in dentistry for decades. Primarily used for periodontal surgery and implant placement, their usefulness in periapical surgery has been getting increased attention. ... -
Online Assessment Platforms: What is on Offer?
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2022 , Article)Web-based digital assessment platforms offer several benefits for educational providers. The aims of this study were to evaluate digital assessment platforms suitable for design, delivery and quality assurance of assessments ... -
Attitudes and practices of tobacco cessation counseling among Saudi dental professionals: A nationwide cross-sectional survey.
( Medknow Publications , 2022 , Article)Dental professionals can play a pivotal role in educating the public about the harmful effects of smoking and encouraging them to quit the habit. This study assesses the attitudes and practices of tobacco cessation counseling ... -
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 ... -
Contemporary management of deep caries in primary teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Springer , 2022 , Article Review)Purpose: To systematically evaluate the available evidence regarding contemporary management of deep caries in vital primary teeth. This review was carried out to facilitate the development of European Academy of Paediatric ...
