The rationale for the treatment and management of the periodontal disease has varied over the last three to four decades and as such, the clinician should be aware of these changes to manage the condition effectively. For example, the recognition that the modification and/or remo [....] » Read More
Oral diseases (caries and periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis) are now recognized as being both an epidemic and one of the most important public health problems in the world. Periodontal diseases are considered a worldwide public health problem, owing to th [....] » Read More
Introduction: Tumors that reach the face make us more sensitized by their destruction. Each surgical process is a challenge, especially when there is a great reconstruction to be carried out due to the anatomical defect created by the resection of cancer in the region of the head [....] » Read More
Implant therapy has undergone an exponential increase in the last decades, being now considered the main rehabilitative option for edentulism. In periodontal patients implant treatment deserves particular attention, both in terms of execution, and in terms of prognosis over time. [....] » Read More
Objective: This study assesses the quantity and quality of reliability of both conventional and cone?beam computed tomography (CBCT) in evaluating external root resorption (ERR) and proximity of inferior alveolar canal (IAC) around impacted mandibular third molars and also the pr [....] » Read More
Background: Dental X-ray is a fundamental part of dentistry. It contributes to the establishment of a definitive diagnosis and the proposed treatment plan. Several modalities are used, ranging from conventional to cone-beam computed tomography with varieties of doses absorbed by [....] » Read More
This presentation will aim to document Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) in a 12-year-old patient. This 12-year-old girl was referred to our department with pain and swelling in the right mandible region extending into the right forearm. In this presentation, I will aim to dis [....] » Read More
Oncological professionals have spent the last 20 years attempting to close gaps in the psychosocial care of cancer survivors, and have identified the use of biopsychosocial assessment tools as valuable means of improving the coordination of integrated treatment efforts between me [....] » Read More
One of the leading causes of oral cancer and lung disease is TOBACCO. There are multiple causes that affect direct or indirect in your body via the oral cavity. As a Dentist, in my research,6 patients out of 10 patients are smokers with dads who are suffering from oral cancer or [....] » Read More
Temporomandibular joint disorders are common and disc displacement is one of the most common intra-articular disorders of our temporomandibular joint. Often this patient group is treated with a splint, but in many cases, this does not lead to success. What are the limitations of [....] » Read More
Dental caries has been a public health problem for many decades. Regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity, dental caries, a complex disease, affects a significant portion of the world’s population. Dental caries is a continuous process that starts from the level of initial [....] » Read More
This presentation will document the referral, assessment, planning, and procedure to reduce the size of a cyst associated with the patient’s root-filled upper left lateral incisor. Due to the nature of his presentation, immediate treatment with traditional surgical endodont [....] » Read More
Background: The miR-21 targets those genes which are associated with a metastatic process in OSCC. The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of miR-21 for the assessment of cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with OSCC. Method: Unstimulated whole saliva [....] » Read More
A beautiful smile enhances self-esteem and also improves the quality of life by providing physical and mental health benefits. The success of orthodontic treatment in view of patients is mainly owing to the esthetic outcome of the treatment. As orthodontic treatment is primarily [....] » Read More
Objective: Situational judgment tests (SJT) have been previously used in the admission process of medical and dental undergraduate programs, but their utilization as an assessment tool is fairly new. The objective of this study was to explore essential non-cognitive attributes of [....] » Read More
The study of any machine that understands its surroundings and acts in a way that maximizes its chances of successfully reaching its goals, is referred to as AI research. AI tools have undergone extensive testing as clinical trial tools, specifically to aid in decision-making for [....] » Read More
Introduction: Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is defined as an idiopathic orofacial pain with intraoral burning or dysaesthesia. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze scientific literature with regard to the placebo effect in patients with BMS. Methods: A liter [....] » Read More
The use of orthodontic appliances leads to an alteration of the oral microbiota balance. One of the direct side effects of this practice on the oral cavity is the colonization with opportunistic pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. The oral cavity of orthodontic pat [....] » Read More
Children are frequently exposed to dental caries and various dental anomalies that cause primary or/ and permanent teeth decay. This results in several problems like tooth sensitivity, chewing deficiency, psychological complications, esthetic problems, the development of parafunc [....] » Read More
In 2019, the Health Care Plan (PAS) was agreed upon in the State of Rondônia as a proposed methodology to overcome the fragmentation of the current care model in the SUS. This PlanificaSUS methodology was proposed by the National Council of Health Secretaries (CONASS) to ov [....] » Read More
Language and behaviour is interwoven. Effective verbal communication is essential in the dental office because all behaviour is modified by communication. The art of influencing the childs mind in a normal conversation by selecting the use of correct words and language patterns i [....] » Read More
Bone regeneration in dentistry involves the use of cells, biological or artificial biometric scaffolds, and biofactors that promote cell growth and differentiation along complex pathways to repair the tissue. Growth factors have a crucial role in this process since they influence [....] » Read More
This presentation aims to share our experience with introducing the essentials of professionalism into the undergraduate dental curriculum to answer the evolving identity, integrity, and inter-professional challenges the dental profession faces now. The major educational objectiv [....] » Read More
Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation unchecked. Why does this occur? What is the sequence? This program will explain and simplify the downward spiral of periodontal disease—from beneficial acute inflammatory response to chronic unresolved inflammation with its [....] » Read More
Periodontal disease, an inflammatory disease caused by Periodontal pathogens leads to the destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth due to Host bacterial immune inflammatory reaction. Conventional non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment has been performed for [....] » Read More
Introduction and Objectives: Many psychological problems including stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, frustration, denial, anger, and fear emerged during the COVID-19 outbreak. This study was done to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety, stress, [....] » Read More
Ergonomics is broadly defined as the study of individuals in their working field. It is explained as the process of arranging and designing the place of work, equipment, and systems being used, so as to make them fit for people to use them. The ergonomics aimed to prevent mu [....] » Read More
As a Practitioner, standing out from the competitive world requires a valuable addition to your treatment options not found in every office which separates you from the pack. When most dentists hear the word laser, they often think of hard or soft tissue lasers that are mean [....] » Read More
Strong & beautiful teeth are reflections of smartness & indicator of good body health. Our teeth & body are dependent and have effects on each other. Good care of our teeth and gums can really help us to live healthy, and longer. The mouth is the entry point to the di [....] » Read More
The polymorphism of survivin gene at its promoter region is one of the risk factors for OSCC. This polymorphism involves substitution of G for C (9904341), and it is present at the cell cycle dependent elements and cell cycle homology region repressor binding motif of promoter. T [....] » Read More
Background: The link between oral health conditions (OHCs) and school performance and attendance remain unclear among Middle Eastern children. The association has been studied extensively in the Western region; however, several concerns have been raised regarding the reliability [....] » Read More
Dental Implant Prosthetics in full arch cases are challenging. Being edentulous is a handicap, and the main objective of implant placement is to provide support for fixed prostheses or to stabilize complete dentures in the edentulous jaw. Implant protocols have been used wit [....] » Read More
The increased rate of orthodontic patients complaining of severe crowding has made extraction an inevitable tool for providing spaces for leveling and alignment of the dental arches. Retraction of the anterior teeth has been done using different protocols and mechanics which in t [....] » Read More
Clinically, functional pulp-like tissue should be capable of producing vascularized and re-innerved tissue that controls the amount of dentin deposition in dental tissue. In this situation, the pulp regenerates close to the healthy pulp. About 50 years ago, Nygaard-Ostby evaluate [....] » Read More
Primary health care organizes the health care network (RAS) and is considered the care coordinator as it is the gateway/access for users to the Unified Health System (SUS). At this level of care, medical and dentistry services are offered to the population, in order to have assis [....] » Read More
Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a broad spectrum antimicrobial which is used in many aspects of dentistry. The shift towards minimally invasive restorative practice has led to clinicians to preserving as much tooth structure as possible and maintaining a layer of caries affected dentine, [....] » Read More
Introduction: The study aimed to explore the attitudes of adults with dental anxiety towards changes made in dental practices following the onset of COVID-19 and identify any triggers of their anxiety. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey study design was empl [....] » Read More
There are multiple causes for the failure of tooth eruption. This presentation showcases an eleven-year-old patient who presented with an unerupted upper left central incisor which impacted his self-confidence. Clinical examination revealed that the unerupted tooth is palpable in [....] » Read More
Title : The use of buccal free fat tissue graft to enhance primary soft tissue closure during socket preservation and ridge contour improvement at the extraction sites
Fares Kablan, Galilee Medical Center, Israel
Objectives: The aim of this presentation to share a new technique utilizing the buccal free fat tissue graft (BFFG) harvested from the buccal fat pad (BFP) for socket preservation, allowing primary closure and socket seal at the extraction site. Materials and Methods: Tw [....] » Read More
Title : Resin infiltration for the management of initial caries lesion
Tamer Theodory, University of New England College of Dental Medicine, United States
Dental caries is the most common oral disease world-wide. The first signs of enamel demineralization caused by the cariogenic process are the initial caries lesions which are referred to as white spot lesions which can form as early as two weeks following plaque accumulation [....] » Read More
Title : Face Philosophy- Synergy of Interdisciplinary paradigms in the age of AI
Kamlesh S Gurnaney, Nair Dental College, India
The Face is the determinant choice for diagnosis, from a macro esthetic perspective, in many clinical situations. The FACE is also an analogy for Functional and Cosmetic Excellence. The seemingly two different concepts are interrelated and equally important for the Aesthetic clin [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of cyclic loading on fracture strength of 3D printed zirconia crowns and cad/Cam zirconia crowns. An in-vitro study
Ashraf Refaie, University of Bonn, Germany
Monolithic zirconia crowns with full anatomic contour without the need for adding a veneer layer have been developed allowing an improvement in color and translucency of zirconia materials, and the development of the final contour of the dental crown using computer-aided design a [....] » Read More
Title : A rat experimental model for investigation of the effect of diabetes on submandibular salivary glands treated with epidermal growth factor
Mahmoud Al Ankily, British University in Egypt, Egypt
Background: Despite the plethora of research on the negative effects of diabetes on different body organs, this topic still attracts a lot of attention to find potential remedies that could counteract or reverse the damaging effect of diabetes. Aim: In this study, we develo [....] » Read More
Title : Advances of salivary biomarkers in oral cancer and pre cancer detection
Dalia Ghalwash, The British University in Egypt, Egypt
Statement of the Problem: Oral cancer is considered the sixth most common cancer across the world, creating a significant global health burden. Despite the progress in preventive and therapeutic strategies, delay in oral cancer diagnosis remains a major cause of high morbidi [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of photobiomodulation on odontogenic differentiation of human gingival mesenchymal stem cells
Mohamed Shamel Elkady, The British university in Egypt, Egypt
Introduction: The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in regenerative dentistry is becoming an increasingly vital and interesting area of research. MSCs derived from dental origins have shown great applications due to their multilineage differentiation potential and self-renewal [....] » Read More
Title : Appraisal of pulp reaction of nanoclay modified adhesive systems by bulk fill resin composite
Hassan M Negm, 6th October University, Egypt
The current research was performed to evaluate the pulp response in deep dentine cavities in permanent posterior teeth of dogs. Materials and Methods: A total of six adult mongrel dogs weighing an average of 10 kg, aged between 12 to 18 months, were used. All dogs were systemical [....] » Read More
Title : Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance and internal fit of endocrowns using lithium disilicate and polyether ether ketone materials - an in vitro study
Nermeen Nagi, Fayoum university, Egypt
Statement of the problem: An end crown is a novel type of onlay. Nevertheless, dentists have not still fully understand the clinical implications of the selection of end crown material. Inherited brittleness of etchable ceramics containing glass is claimed to be the major limitat [....] » Read More
Title : Surface roughness and colour stability of lithium disilicate ceramics after polishing with different intraoral polishing systems
Fatma Makkeyah, The British University in Egypt, Egypt
Purpose: To investigate the effect of two polishing systems on the surface roughness and color stability of lithium disilicate ceramic. Materials and Methods: Forty disc-shaped lithium disilicate samples were constructed and cemented into a cavity prepared onto the labial surfac [....] » Read More
Title : An evaluation of the percentage of patients who have received adequate preventative education relating to their risk status for periodontal disease, tooth wear, caries and oral cancer and their risk factors.
Thushara Thayaparan, King's College London, United Kingdom
Background: Oral diseases affect around 3.5 billion people globally. A vast majority of these diseases are preventable, provided patients have been educated on how to manage their risk factors. The provision of gold-standard preventative care has proven to be challenging especial [....] » Read More
Title : An evaluation of the percentage of patients who have received adequate preventative education relating to their risk status for periodontal disease, tooth wear, caries, and oral cancer and their risk factors
Alisha Amin, Kings College London, United Kingdom
BACKGROUND: Oral diseases affect around 3.5 billion people globally. A vast majority of these diseases are preventable, provided patients have been educated on how to manage their risk factors. The provision of gold-standard preventative care has proven to be challenging especial [....] » Read More
Title : An evaluation of the percentage of patients who have received adequate preventative education relating to their risk status for periodontal disease, tooth wear, caries, and oral cancer and their risk factors
Dylan Patel, King's College London, United Kingdom
BACKGROUND: Oral diseases affect around 3.5 billion people globally. A vast majority of these diseases are preventable, provided patients have been educated on how to manage their risk factors. The provision of gold-standard preventative care has proven to be challenging especial [....] » Read More
Title : Inflammatory cytokines cell expression to predict the malignant transformation of oral mucosal lichen planus
Narjiss Akerzoul, International University of Rabat, Morocco
Introduction: Oral Mucosal Lichen Planus (OMLP) is a common disease where current evidence have shown cell-mediated immunity are involved in the cause of OMLP. A new IL-17 producing CD4 T cell Subset, Th17, is thought to play a role in maintaining this immune system equilibrium [....] » Read More
Title : Brazilian paralympic athletes: an evaluation of oral health status
Bruna Contador Martins, Paulista University, Brazil
To estimate the oral health status and investigate lifestyle habits that may reveal risk factors for dental caries of Brazilian competitive athletes and thus identify which oral health problems may impact their performance, enabling the implementation of public policies focused o [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of mouthwashes on leaching of cytotoxic monomers (TEGDMA, UDMA) And BPA from Dental resin composite fillings
Naomi Conger, Grove City College, United States
In the past several decade resin composite fillings have become the most popular filling material used by dentists for restorations. This is mainly for aesthetic reasons because the composites match the color of the tooth. The resin composites consist of organic monomers, inorgan [....] » Read More
Title : Features of local mucosal immunity of the oral cavity and systemic immunity in persons with severe
Jabborova Feruza Uzokovna, Bukhara State Medical University, Uzbekistan
With the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, current research shows that coronavirus infection enters human cells through the angiotensin-converting enzyme receptor 2 (ACE2) through scRNA-seq data analysis. In the course of large-scale studies, organs at risk and vulner [....] » Read More
Title : Speech outcome in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate submitted to two different palatoplasty protocols
Micheline Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos, Institute of Integral Medicine Professor Fernando Figueira, Brazil
Aim: The main goal of cleft palate repair is to accomplish good speech with preservation of the maxillary growth. Speech and language disorders are an important issue of treatment failures. During the speech, Velopharyngeal Deficiency (VPD) may occur. Patients with Late Hard Pala [....] » Read More