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Effects of pre- and post-simulated home bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide on the shear bond strengths of different adhesives to enamel
Conclusion In enamel, an etch-and-rinse approach with phosphoric acid remains the procedure of choice, since it guarantees the most durable bond to enamel. Therefore, selective phosphoric-acid-etching of enamel is highly recommended, followed by self-etching. (Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research)
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Effects of orthodontic miniscrew placement angle and structure on the stress distribution at the bone miniscrew interface – A 3D finite element analysis
Conclusion Based on stress patterns, biomechanical stability of the miniscrew is enhanced by a placement angle of 90° to the long axis of the first maxillary molar and a diameter of 1.5 mm for the site selected in this study while miniscrew length has no implication on its stability. (Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research)
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

The beauty in facial esthetics: Gummy smile and options of treatment
Publication date: July 2014 Source:The Saudi Journal for Dental Research, Volume 5, Issue 2 Author(s): Nahid Y. Ashri (Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research)
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Salivary carriage of Candida species in relation to dental caries in a population of Saudi Arabian primary school children
Conclusions Asymptomatic oral carriage of Candida at high counts seems to be common among children from Arabia. Further evidence is provided here for the potential use of Candida counts for prediction of caries risk. (Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research)
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Awareness of dental interns in managing cases of pregnant women in Saudi Arabia
Publication date: Available online 19 July 2014 Source:The Saudi Journal for Dental Research Author(s): Ibrahim Aljulayfi , Ahmed Alrusayni , Saeed Alqahtani , Magdy K. Hamam Pregnant patients are seen commonly in dental offices. However, the possible side effects of dental care on these patients can be misunderstood by both patients and dentists concerned. Therefore, it is important for dental interns, who work in almost every dental office, to know about dental management of pregnant women. A survey which consisted of 18 items, was conducted between December 2011 and March 2012 in different dental colleges in Sau...
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Periodontal vaccine:a therapeutic modality on the horizon ?
Publication date: Available online 28 August 2014 Source:The Saudi Journal for Dental Research Author(s): V. Thomas George , Annie Kitty George , Saumya John , Anupa Thomas Periodontal diseases with their poly microbial etiology,are a major cause of tooth mortality in the adult population. Current treatment modalities have resulted only in arresting the disease progression but have not cured the disease completely, nor do they prevent the recurrence. Hence there is a need for more sophisticated therapeutic modalities which may include vaccines targeting putative periodontal pathogens. No periodontal vaccine trials ...
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Evaluation of bracket failure rate in orthodontic patients bonded with and without primer
Conclusion The bonding of brackets without using orthodontic primer is possible; however, further research is advocated. (Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research)
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Effects of the initial stage of active fixed orthodontic treatment and sex on dental plaque accumulation: A preliminary prospective cohort study
Conclusion : Initial stage of active fixed orthodontic treatment can cause considerable dental plaque accumulation, similarly in men and women. (Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research)
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

The perceived concepts of oral health attitudes and behaviors of dental students from four Asian countries
Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, noticeable differences in the oral health attitudes and behaviors of the surveyed female- and clinical-dental students compared to male- and pre-clinical-dental students respectively could not be elicited. Teaching student dentists the necessary skills in attaining good oral hygiene is as imperative as imparting knowledge on various aspects of oral health. (Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research)
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Stress among dentists in Yemen
Conclusions: Dentistry is a stressful profession in Yemen. Lack of experience, low income, uncooperative patients, and dental procedure-related factors were the main significant factors that caused stress. Political instability in the country and the lack of laws governing the dental profession in addition to conservative nature of the community may be considered as sources of stress. (Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research)
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research