Extrafollicular Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor: An Unusual Case Presentation
We report an unusual case of extrafollicular AOT in maxilla of a 50-year old male patient.  Keywords  ●Adenoameloblastoma  ●Extrafollicular  ●Odontogenic Tumors   (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Peripheral Ameloblastic Fibroma: Report of a Rare Case
In this report, we describe a case of peripheral ameloblastic fibroma in a 54-year-old woman with two years of follow-up. Keywords●Ameloblastic fibroma  ●Gingiva  ●Peripheral    (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Evaluation of Internal Echogenic Pattern of Masseter in Subjects with Myofascial Pain/ Myositis, Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Chewers, Bruxers and Healthy Individuals- A Preliminary Ultrasonographic Study
Conclusion: Ultrasonographic examination of the echogenic pattern may help in understanding the nature of the disease process affecting the masseter muscle in various conditions. (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Susceptibility of Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis to Photodynamic Therapy Using Four Dyes as the Photosensitizer
Conclusion:Photodynamic therapy might be used as an effective procedure to treatCandida associated mucocutaneous diseases and killing biofilm in the infected surfaces such as dentures. Keywords  ●Candida albicans  ●Candida dubliniensis  ●Laser  ●Photodynamic Therapy (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

The Effect of 1 α,25(OH)2D3 on Osteogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells from Dental Pulp of Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth
Conclusion: Osteoblast differentiation in SHEDs was stimulated by 1 α,25(OH) 2D3. It can be concluded that 1α,25(OH)2D3 can improve osteoblastic differentiation. Keywords●Stem Cells  ●Dental Pulp  ●Deciduous Tooth  ●1 α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Palifermin and Chlorhexidine Mouthwashes in Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis in Children with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusion:Palifermin reduces the oral mucositis in children with ALL. Several mechanisms of action are suggested for keratinocyte growth factor (such as palifermin) including promotion of cell proliferation and cytoprotection, restraining the apoptosis, and changing the cytokine profile.Keywords  ●Oral Mucositis  ●Palifermin  ●Leukemia  (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Topical Olive Leaf Extract Improves Healing of Oral Mucositis in Golden Hamsters
Conclusion:Our findings demonstrated that daily application of olive leaf extract ointment had healing effect on 5-fluorouracil induced OM in hamsters. Moreover, the beneficial effect of olive leaf extract on OM might be due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Keywords●5- fluorouracil  ●Anti-inflammatory  ●Antioxidant  ●Olive Leaf  ●Oral Mucositis  (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Effect of Self-etch Adhesives on Self-sealing Ability of High-Copper Amalgams
Conclusion:Some self-etch adhesives may increase interfacial corrosion potential and self-sealing ability of high-copper amalgams.Keywords  ●Electrochemical Test  ●Dental Amalgam  ●Corrosion  ●Self-etch adhesive;  (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Evaluation of Condylar Position after Orthognathic Surgery for Treatment of Class II Vertical Maxillary Excess and Mandibular Deficiency by Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Conclusion: The condyles displaced in the inferior-anterior-lateral position one month after the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy for mandibular advancement in combination with the maxillary Le Fort I superior repositioning. It seems that the condyles adapted approximately in their initial position nine months after the surgeries.  Keywords  ●Mandible  ●Condyle  ●CBCT  ●Sagittal Osteotomy  ●Vertical Maxillary Excess; (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

The Effect of Lucite Glass Reinforcement on the Properties of Conventional Glass-Ionomer Filling Materials
Conclusion: Leucite glass can be incorporated with a conventional GIC without interfering with setting time. Yet, it did not improve the mechanical and optical properties of the GIC.  Keywords●Dental material  ●Glass Ionomer Cement  ●Glass●Mechanical Phenomena●Optical Phenomena (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

A Comparison of the Marginal and Internal Fit of Cobalt- Chromium Copings Fabricated by Two Different CAD/CAM Systems (CAD/ Milling, CAD/ Ceramill Sintron)
Conclusion: Hard presintered Co-Cr copings had significantly higher marginal and internal accuracies compared to the soft non-presintered copings.Keywords●Marginal and Internal fit  ●CAD/CAM  ●Ceramill Sintron  ●Base Metal Alloy  (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Oral Health Knowledge and Attitudes of Community Health Workers in East Azerbaijan, Iran
Conclusion: The level of knowledge and attitude of community health workers in East Azerbaijan regarding oral health was good. There was a reverse relationship between age, work experience, and frequency of participation in continuing education courses and knowledge scores which emphasizes the necessity of continuous training and revising the method of training in education of community health workers and other staffs of health care system. Keywords●Community Health Worker  ●Health  ●Oral  ●Knowledge  ●Attitude (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - November 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Effect of Dimethyl Sulfoxide on Bond Strength of a Self-Etch Primer and an Etch and Rinse Adhesive to Surface and Deep Dentin
Conclusion: The ability of DMSO to increase SBS of ASB to deep dentin provides a basis for improving bonding of this composite resin in deep cavities. Keywords●Dentin pretreatment●Dimethyl sulfoxide●Bond strength, deep dentin●Surface dentin●Etch and rinse adhesive●Self-etch adhesive (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - September 10, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Solitary Non Syndromic Oral Plexiform Neurofibroma: a Case Report and Review of Literature
This article describes a case of oral solitary plexiform neurofibroma with a review of literature. Keywords●Neurofibroma●Neurofibromatosis-1●Plexiform●Solitary●Oral cavity (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - August 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Denture Stomatitis and Candida Albicans in Iranian Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion:This study showed that the prevalence of denture stomatitis and candida albicans among patient infected denture stomatitis is relatively significant in Iran.  ­Keywords●Denture stomatitis  ●Candida albicans  ●Meta-analysis  ●Iran (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - August 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research