Association of COL1A2 (PvuII) gene polymorphism with risk and severity of dental fluorosis - A case control study
ConclusionGenetic polymorphism of COL1A2 was found to be associated with dental fluorosis. The present study provides an insight for identification of the population who may subsist at risk of developing dental fluorosis in their later life. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - May 23, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Comparison of bacterial removal from dentinal tubules with different irrigant agitation techniques: An in vitro study
ConclusionActivation of sodium hypochlorite with sonic and ultrasonic systems dramatically reduced live bacteria contamination in the dentinal tubules of infected root canals. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - May 19, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Comparison of bacterial removal from dentinal tubules using different irrigant agitation techniques: An in vitro study
ConclusionActivation of sodium hypochlorite with sonic and ultrasonic systems dramatically reduced live bacteria contamination in the dentinal tubules of infected root canals. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - May 16, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Regenerative Dentistry in Periodontics
Publication date: Available online 13 May 2019Source: The Saudi Dental JournalAuthor(s): Simon D. Tran, Mohammed O. Bakkar, Yoshinori Sumita, Naotaka Kishimoto (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - May 13, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Regional odontodysplasia: an analysis of 161 cases from 1953 to 2017
ConclusionAlthough RO was first described almost 80 years ago and the total subsequent case reports were over 160 cases, there is no consensus on its pathogenesis and how it should be treated. The descriptive nature of the examined case reports reveals the limited information on this condition. Further experimental and genetic studies are needed. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - May 11, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Assessment of extracting molars and premolars after root canal treatment: A retrospective study
ConclusionMolars were extractedafter NSRCT due to SGD followed by premolars,which were extracted due to VRF. Special care should be taken while planning NSRCT treatment for molars, in particular, with emphasis on the importance of oral hygiene and follow-up visits. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - May 11, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Prevalence of Three-Rooted Mandibular Permanent First And Second Molars in the Saudi Population
ConclusionThe overall of extra roots prevalence in the lower first and second molars in the Saudi population are 3.05% and 1.48%, respectively. Consideration and identification of this variation is essential to ensure successful endodontic treatment. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - May 5, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
DNA finger printing of S. Mutans present in the saliva of caries active children and those associated with intellectual disability- An RAPD analysis
ConclusionThere was no significant difference in S. Mutans count of normal caries active children to that of caries active children with intellectual disability, but, there was a significance difference in the distribution of S. Mutans genotypes in both the groups. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 28, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Majors highlights of the new 2017 classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions
Publication date: Available online 23 April 2019Source: The Saudi Dental JournalAuthor(s): N. Babay, F. Alshehri, R. Al Rowis (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 27, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Tolerability of a green tea-based mouth rinse: A pilot study
ConclusionThe current data demonstrates an overall less tolerability of a non-alcohol containing green tea-based mouth rinse compared to chlorhexidine gluconate. Further long term randomized clinical trials are recommended to confirm our findings. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 24, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Majors highlights of the new 2017 classification of periodontal and peri- implant diseases and conditions
Publication date: Available online 23 April 2019Source: The Saudi Dental JournalAuthor(s): N. Babay, F. Alshehri, R. Al Rowis (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 24, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Tolerability of green tea-based mouth rinse: A pilot study
ConclusionThe current data demonstrates an overall less tolerability of a non-alcohol containing green tea-based mouth rinse compared to chlorhexidine gluconate. Further long term randomized clinical trials are recommended to confirm our findings. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 24, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Tolerability of Green Tea-Based Mouth Rinse: A randomized, open label clinical trial
ConclusionThe current data demonstrates an overall less tolerability of a non-alcohol containing green tea-based mouth rinse compared to chlorhexidine gluconate. Further long term randomized clinical trials are recommended to confirm our findings. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 18, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Association Between Gingival Tissue Biotype and Different Facial Phenotypes
ConclusionsIt was found that the mesoprosopic facial phenotype was more likely to exhibit the thin gingival tissue biotype. The mesoprosopic facial phenotype was the most common facial phenotype of the subjects. The thick gingival tissue biotype was more prevalent in younger people. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 18, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of acetaminophen and caffeine for the management of acute dental pain: A systematic review
ConclusionThe use of acetaminophen and caffeine appears to be effective in achieving good control of acute dental pain compared to placebo and other analgesic medications, but clinical recommendations cannot be made for the limited number of studies assessed. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 14, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
