Alveolar Bone Plate Measurements of Maxillary Anterior Teeth: A Retrospective Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study, AlMadianh, Saudi Arabia
ConclusionIn this study, the significant differences in bone thickness and crest height between anterior maxillary teeth in the aesthetic area was highlighted. Notably, increases in facial plate crest height was linked to age and male and female differed on both facial bone thickness and bone height. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 14, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Establishing a new staging system for oral submucous fibrosis and correlation of the proposed staging system to traditional histopathological grading: A clinico-histopathological study
ConclusionWith the data obtained from our study, the following clinical staging pattern can be adapted: stage I indicates that the PRMO is <30%, stage II 30–40%, and stage III>45%. Hence it may be appropriate to asses the disease severity and stage by assessing the degree of disability (i.e., mouth opening reduction considering the individual normal mouth opening ability). The determination of PRMO may be a useful tool in this direction. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 13, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Comparative evaluation of Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) levels of Interleukin-34 levels in periodontally healthy and in patients with chronic and aggressive periodontitis- A cross-sectional study
Publication date: Available online 27 March 2019Source: The Saudi Dental JournalAuthor(s): Parichaya Batra, Sushma Das, Poonam PatelAbstractBackground and objectivesProinflammatory cytokines appear to have a central role in the destruction of periodontal tissues. By binding to Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor κb (RANK) on osteoclast progenitor cells, these cytokines are locally responsible for the activation of bone resorbing osteoclasts differentiation and function. Interleukin-34 (IL-34) is a proinflammatory cytokine derived from the osteoblasts and plays an important role in osteoclastogenesis. The present study wa...
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 12, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Evaluation of Pre-Alginate Impression Preparation Methods in the Surface Accuracy of Dental Cast
ConclusionsUse of pre-preparation technique of finger smearing and saliva ejector prior to alginate impressions resulted in significant reduction of surface nodules/blebs and enhanced the quality and accuracy of fabricated casts. Therefore, the use of saliva ejector, finger smearing on the occlusal surface of teeth and smoothening of alginate impression, immediately prior to intra-oral placement is clinically recommended. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 12, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Anatomical variations and bilateral symmetry of roots and root canal system of mandibular first permanent molars in Saudi Arabian population utilizing cone- beam computed tomography
ConclusionsWithin the limitation of this study, wide range of canals configurations were noted in mandibular first molars among the Saudi Arabian population. The prevalence of three rooted mandibular first molars was relatively low. Three canals were most commonly seen in mandibular first molars. Bilateral symmetry was varied in number of canals and canals configurations, which could be of clinical significance while performing root canal treatment on both side mandibular first permanent molars. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - April 7, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Comparative evaluation of Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) levels of Interleukin-34 levels in health and patients with chronic and aggressive periodontitis – A biochemical study
Publication date: Available online 27 March 2019Source: The Saudi Dental JournalAuthor(s): Parichaya Batra, Sushma Das, Poonam PatelAbstractBackground and objectivesProinflammatory cytokines appear to have a central role in the destruction of periodontal tissues. By binding to Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor κb (RANK) on osteoclast progenitor cells, these cytokines are locally responsible for the activation of bone resorbing osteoclasts differentiation and function. Interleukin-34 (IL-34) is a proinflammatory cytokine derived from the osteoblasts and plays an important role in osteoclastogenesis. The present study wa...
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 30, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
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Publication date: April 2019Source: The Saudi Dental Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 30, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Histomorphometric Evaluation of a Nano-sized Eggshell-containing Supplement as a Natural Alloplast: An Animal study
ConclusionsThe eggshell-based graft powder, Membrell’s® BONEhealth™ Plus D3 & K2, is a biocompatible material which has the potential to enhance new bone formation. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
“comparative evaluation of gingival crevicular fluid (gcf) levels of interleukin-34 levels in health and patients with chronic and aggressive periodontitis- a biochemical study”
Publication date: Available online 27 March 2019Source: The Saudi Dental JournalAuthor(s): Parichaya Batra, Sushma Das, Poonam PatelAbstractBackground and objectivesProinflammatory cytokines appear to have a central role in the destruction of periodontal tissues. By binding to Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor κb (RANK) on osteoclast progenitor cells, these cytokines are locally responsible for the activation of bone resorbing osteoclasts differentiation and function. Interleukin-34 (IL-34) is a proinflammatory cytokine derived from the osteoblasts and plays an important role in osteoclastogenesis. The present study wa...
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 28, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
An improved dental composite with potent antibacterial function
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2019Source: The Saudi Dental JournalAuthor(s): Rashed Almousa, Xin Wen, Gregory G. Anderson, Dong XieAbstractA new BisGMA-based antibacterial dental composite has been formulated and evaluated. Compressive strength and bacterial viability were utilized to evaluate the formed composites. It was found that the new composite exhibited a significantly enhanced antibacterial function along with improved mechanical and physical properties. The bromine-containing derivative-modified composite was more potent in antibacterial activity than the chlorine-containing composite. The modified ...
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 28, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Evaluation of telescopic tooth-supported overdentures regarding surrounding supporting structures case study
ConclusionTelescopic overdentures have better retention and stability as compared to complete dentures, they improve the chewing efficiency and the comfort of the patient and they also decrease the alveolar bone resorption. According to the result, in this case, the attachment level in the patient mouth and bone change in height or width by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and the patient was satisfied from the denture and grateful. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Interaction of a universal adhesive with different surface treatments with feldespathic ceramics
ConclusionSBU was not statistically superior to the control adhesive. The use of silane prior to a universal adhesive should not yet be eliminated. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effect of experimental dentifrice on dental restorations. An in vitro study
ConclusionThe experimental fluoride-containing bioactive dentifrices have caused a change in the restorative materials properties, however, it was minimal that properties still lied within the acceptable requirement for clinical applications. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
A novel approach for a prosthetically driven treatment planning of a class III skeletal malocclusion: A case report
ConclusionSkeletal class III malocclusions, are cases
prognosis, due to the complexity of situations. Suggesting a multidisciplinary treatment is of great importance for achieving the objectives of therapeutic plan, as the orthodontics alone would not be capable of restoring dentofacial harmony and thus avoiding success and stability in the treatments. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Attitudes and practices of infection control among dental students at colleges of dentistry, Al-Qassim Region in the Saudi Arabia
ConclusionsEfforts are needed to improve attitudes, implement information and motivate students in the correct and routine use of infection control measures, with all infection control protocols already implemented in dental schools, the challenge remains on improving compliance with infection control recommendations. (Source: The Saudi Dental Journal)
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - March 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
