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Prevalence and Characteristics of Developmental Dental Anomalies in Iranian Orofacial Cleft Patients
Conclusion: The most prevalent cleft types were unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and palate with male and left side predominance. Hypodontia, microdontia, dilacerations and supernumerary teeth were the most prevalent developmental dental anomalies among Iranian southwestern cleft patients. The surgical technique used to repair their cleft palate may have played a role in developmental dental defects.  Keywords●Dentition  ●Abnormalities  ●Cleft lip  ●Cleft palate  ●Prevalence (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - August 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Comparison of the Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Low-Level Laser Therapy on Drug-Resistant Temporomandibular Disorders
Conclusion: This study justified the use of TENS therapy as well as LLLT in drug-resistant TMD. Both were useful in relieving the pain and muscles tenderness, although, TENS was more effective than LLLT.  Keywords ●Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation  ●Low Level Light Therapy  ●Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Syndrome  ●Pain  ●Laser  ●Temporomandibular Joint  ●Physical Therapy (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - August 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Influence of Head Position on the CBCT Accuracy in Assessment of the Proximity of the Root Apices to the Inferior Alveolar Canal
Conclusion: Alteration of patient head positioning during CBCT scanning does not affect the relative position of the IAN and the apices of posterior teeth.  Keywords●Cone beam computed tomography  ●Head  ●Inferior alveolar nerve  ●Tooth apex (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - August 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Effect of Propolis Extract in Combination with Eugenol-Free Dressing (Coe-PakTM) on Pain and Wound Healing after Crown-Lengthening: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Conclusion:The study results showed no difference in use of Coe-PakTM dressing with and without propolis extract in terms of postoperative pain and healing process following the crown lengthening surgery. More studies are required to confirm these results.  Keywords●Propolis  ●Dressing  ●Crown lengthening (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - August 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Clinical Evaluation of Effects of Local Application of Aloe vera Gel as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planning in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis
Conclusion: This study revealed that local application of aloe vera gel could be considered as an adjunctive treatment with scaling and root planning for chronic periodontitis. Keywords●Aloe vera gel  ●Scaling and root planning  ●Chronic periodontitis (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - August 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

The Role of Botulinum Toxin A in Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Review
In this study, online databases including Scopus, Medline, Ebsco, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Google scholar were searched for the keywords “pterygoid muscle” and “Onabotulinumtoxin A”.Twenty-four articles were eligible to be enrolled in the study. In 4 interventional studies and 20 descriptive studies, BTX-A was used for the treatment of TMDs. The dosage and number of injections were different in each study; however, the injection methods were relatively similar. Regardless of the type, number of injections, and dosage, injection of BTX-A in lateral pterygoid seems effective in reducing the click sound and other TMJ-rel...
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - August 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Effects of Three Plant Species (Myrtus Communis L., Camellia Sinensis L., Zataria Multiflora Boiss.) on the Healing Process of Intraoral Ulcers in Rats
Conclusion: The results of the present study showed thatMyrtus communis L.has significant effects on oral wound healing processes. These favorable results might introduce a new group of material or medicine derived from this plant.   (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - May 24, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

A Rare Condition of Bimaxillary Primary Molar Taurodontism
Taurodontism is a relatively rare variance with a very low incidence in primary dentition and only a few cases have been reported in the literature. It stands a challenge when these teeth require pulp therapy. This case report illustrates the oral rehabilitation of multiple primary molars with taurodontism involving both the maxillary and mandibular arches, which is a rare occurrence.  Keywords●Bimaxillary  ●Endodontic treatment  ●Primary molar  ●Taurodontism (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - May 22, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Solitary Fibrous Tumor of Retromolar Pad; a Rare Challenging Case
This study reports a case of solitary fibrous tumor in the retromolar pad area and discusses its various histological features and differential diagnoses.  Keywords●Solitary fibrous tumor  ●Retromolar  ●CD34  ●Immunohistochemistry  ● Soft tissue tumor (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - May 21, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus in Sinonasal Papilloma in Southern Iranian Population
Conclusion: Current research suggests that HPV may be involved in the development of SNP. But the high risk HPV is not important in malignant transformation. More studies are needed to elucidate the possible etiologic mechanism between HPV, inverted papilloma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Keywords ● Sinonasal ● Papilloma ● Carcinoma ● Human papilloma virus ● High risk (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - May 21, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Color Stability of Methyl Methacrylate and Nylon Base Polymer
Conclusion: Accelerated aging affected the color stability of the acrylic resin and nylon-based polymer,p< 0.05 for Δa200 and Δb200 and ΔL100; however, at the end of the study both materials exhibited clinically acceptable color stability (ΔE<3.7).  Keywords●Color stability  ●Spectrophotometer  ●Nylon-based polymer (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - May 20, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

A Scanning Electron Microscopic Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Etidronic Acid, SmearClear and MTAD in Removing the Intracanal Smear Layer
Conclusion: Chelators are essential for complete smear layer removal in association with organic solvent.  Keywords●Etidronic Acid  ●MTAD  ●SmearClear  ●Smear Layer  ●Scanning Electron Microscope (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - May 17, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Pioneering Strategies for Relieving Dental Anxiety in Hearing Impaired Children: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Conclusion: Dental sign language was effective in reducing the level of anxiety in children who are hard of hearing. Dental sign language was able to improve behavior positively during dental treatment and may also aid in developing a positive dental attitude among children who are hard of hearing.  Keywords●Dental sign language  ●Anxiety  ●Hearing impairment  ●Dental treatment (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - May 17, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Dental caries and associated factors among 2-4 years old children in Mbeya city, Tanzania
Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries was very low. Older age and frequent consumption of factory made sugary foods at age 1-2 years were associated with higher odds of developing dental caries. Prolonged breasfeeding and breastfeeding at night had no association with dental caries. Prevention of dental caries should be instituted as soon as primary teeth start erupting, especially through discouraging consumption of factory made sugary foods/snacks.  Keywords●Dental caries  ●Risk factors  ●Children  ●Preschool  ●Tanzania (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - May 17, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Efficacy of Human Umbilical Stem Cells Cultured on Polylactic/ Polyglycolic Acid Membrane in the Treatment of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Conclusion: In the present study, the stem cell with PLA/PGA membrane showed significantly higher mean root coverage compared to only PLA/PGA membrane group. Keywords ●PLA/PGA membrane  ●Stem cells  ●Gingival recession (Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - May 17, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research