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Comparative Study Of Maxillary Expansion By Alternate Rapid Maxillary Expansion And Constriction Versus Hyrax Expansion, Manar Mahmoud, Ahmad Salama, Samir Ibrahim Oct 2019

Comparative Study Of Maxillary Expansion By Alternate Rapid Maxillary Expansion And Constriction Versus Hyrax Expansion, Manar Mahmoud, Ahmad Salama, Samir Ibrahim

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Aim of study: was to evaluate the skeletal and dental effects of maxillary expansion by alternate rapid maxillary expansions and constrictions technique in comparison to conventional RME expansion by Hyrax by using PA cephalometry. Material and methods: Twenty patients with constricted maxillary arch represented with an unilateral or bilateral posterior cross bite were selected with ages ranged from 12-15 years. Patients were divided randomly into two equal groups by computer aided randomization according to the protocol of expansion into (Group I): who received alternate rapid maxillary expansions and constrictions (Alt-RAMEC) protocol and (Group II): who received conventional RME protocol. Results: …


Effect Of 5-Fluorouracil Versus Cisplatin In Combination With Clove Oil In Management Of Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines, Romissaa Esmail, Aly Mohamed, Mai Shafik, Eatemad Shoreibah Oct 2019

Effect Of 5-Fluorouracil Versus Cisplatin In Combination With Clove Oil In Management Of Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines, Romissaa Esmail, Aly Mohamed, Mai Shafik, Eatemad Shoreibah

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In an attempt to reduce side effects of cancer chemotherapeutic drugs with the use of the natural product such as clove oil, as it considered that natural resources had always been a better supplement than chemicals in drug manufacture and disease treatment especially that chemicals often have hazardous short or long term side effects. The present study was carried out to compare the effect of combination of clove oil with 5-fluorouracil versus clove oil with cisplatin in management of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell lines. Material and methods: All tested sets were examined to evaluate cytotoxic effect of …


Sexual Dimorphism By Analysis Of Maxillary Sinus Dimensions In A Sample Of Egyptian Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Doaa Elbaz, Ossama El-Shall, Hala El Kolaly Oct 2019

Sexual Dimorphism By Analysis Of Maxillary Sinus Dimensions In A Sample Of Egyptian Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Doaa Elbaz, Ossama El-Shall, Hala El Kolaly

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AbstractPurpose: To assess the different dimensions, and the volume of the maxillary sinuses using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Explore whether these parameters can be used to gender determination. Material and methods: Left and Right maxillary sinus images were obtained for one hundred Egyptian patients divided into three age groups and different parameters (width, length, height, area, perimeter and volume) were measured and calculated. Mean value and standard deviation of left and right sides of maxillary sinuses measurements were evaluated and compared. The data was subjected to statistical analysis using independent t and (ANOVA) test. Results: Comparison maxillary sinus (MS) …


Evaluation Of Different Mandibular Measurements By Cone Beam Computed Tomography As A Forensic Age & Gender Determination Tools., Gehad Abd Elsalam, Ossama El-Shal, Afaf Shaaban Oct 2019

Evaluation Of Different Mandibular Measurements By Cone Beam Computed Tomography As A Forensic Age & Gender Determination Tools., Gehad Abd Elsalam, Ossama El-Shal, Afaf Shaaban

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AbstractPurpose: The aim of the study was to analyze and assess the different dimensions of the major mandibular land marks using CBCT and also to analyze whether these parameters can be used in sexual dimorphism for forensic identification. Material and methods: retrospective study: included 102 patients (51 males and 51 females), with age group ranging between 20 and 50 years obtained from the outpatient department of oral medicine, periodontology, oral diagnosis and radiology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University for girls. Patients were divided into two groups according to gender and each group divided into three subgroups according to age. …


Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Effect Of Pomegranate Extract On Streptococcus Mutans, Manal El-Sharkawy, Magda El- Malt, Mohamad Mostafa Oct 2019

Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Effect Of Pomegranate Extract On Streptococcus Mutans, Manal El-Sharkawy, Magda El- Malt, Mohamad Mostafa

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Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of two mouth rinses (pomegranate fresh juice and pomegranate peel extract), against chlorhexidine mouthwash on salivary S.mutans count in a group of Egyptian children. Materials and Methods: A total of 45 Egyptian children from both sex were included in this study. Children age ranging from 5 to 10 years old in a good physical condition. Children randomly were distributed into three Groups A , B & C, each of 15 children in each group. Group A (using pomegranate fresh juice): consisted of fifteen children, each participant was instructed to rinse with …


Relationship Between Osteoporosis And Periodontal Diseases After Radiation Therapy, Dina Mostafa, Osama El-Shall, Mai Mansour, Hazem Kazem Oct 2019

Relationship Between Osteoporosis And Periodontal Diseases After Radiation Therapy, Dina Mostafa, Osama El-Shall, Mai Mansour, Hazem Kazem

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Background: The relationship between osteoporosis and periodontitis was valued gradually, but till now the association between them remains a controversial issue, this correlation and potential mechanisms linking of these two bone-loss diseases are still uncertain (1).Aim: Our study was directed to investigate the association between Osteoporosis and Periodontal diseases after Radiation therapy in animal clinically and histologically.Methods: A total of (63), adult female Albino rats of average age of 6 months and average weight (230-250 gm) provided by(NCRRT) were used. The animals were divided into 7 groups of 9 rats each, in group 1, rats were used as control.While, in …


Effect Of Different Cad/Cam Techniques On Marginal Accuracy, Color Matching And Retention Of Cemented Versus Screw Retained Implant-Supported Crowns., Latifa Elbanna, Eman Essam, Mohamed Al-Yasaky, Hisham Katamish Oct 2019

Effect Of Different Cad/Cam Techniques On Marginal Accuracy, Color Matching And Retention Of Cemented Versus Screw Retained Implant-Supported Crowns., Latifa Elbanna, Eman Essam, Mohamed Al-Yasaky, Hisham Katamish

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Purpose: Evaluating the effect of different computer aiding designing/computer aiding manufacturing techniques on marginal accuracy, color matching and retention of cemented versus screw retained implant-supported crowns. Materials and Methods: Thirty six zirconia implant supported crowns were constructed and divided according to mode of retention into two groups (n=18/group);GpI:Implants supported crowns cement retained to customized zirconia abutments. GpII : Implant-supported crowns screwed directly to implant analogs. Each of the two groups were further subdivided according to mode of veneering into three subgroups(n=6/group).(IA)Full Contoured cement retained zirconia crowns (IB)Solid Zirconia copings veneered by Hand layering&(IC)Solid Zirconia coping veneered by Heat pressed ingots.(IIA)Full …


The Use Of Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin In The Treatment Of Tempromandibular Joint Hypermobility, Menerva Elgazzaz, Fatma Khalifa, Ghada Amin, Shadia Elsayed Oct 2019

The Use Of Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin In The Treatment Of Tempromandibular Joint Hypermobility, Menerva Elgazzaz, Fatma Khalifa, Ghada Amin, Shadia Elsayed

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Purpose: A prospective consecutive case series study was performed during the period between December 2014 and July 2017, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of injectable platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in the treatment of tempromandibular joint hypermobility. Patients and methods: Twelve patients suffering from TMJ hypermobility were treated by PRF intra articular injection twice with one month interval. Patients underwent clinical investigation with complete assessment of pain, frequency of dislocation, range of motion and TMJ sounds, this was preformed pretreatment then on first, third, sixth, and ninth months post treatment. Pre and post radiological CBCT was performed to …


Comparative Study Between Monolithic Translucent Zirconia (Y-Tzp) And Ips Empress 2 In Marginal Fit And Fracture Strength, Soad Hemdan, Sahar Abd El-Aziz, Zienb El-Sharkwy Oct 2019

Comparative Study Between Monolithic Translucent Zirconia (Y-Tzp) And Ips Empress 2 In Marginal Fit And Fracture Strength, Soad Hemdan, Sahar Abd El-Aziz, Zienb El-Sharkwy

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Abstract :Purpose : The aim of this study was to compare between Monolithic Translucent Zirconia (Y-TZP) and IPS e.max press in marginal fit and fracture strength. Materials and methods, forty ceramic crowns were fabricated, : Then divided into 4 groups: Group A: Ten monolithic TZI CAD/CAM zirconia crowns (n=10) Group B: Ten monolithic IPS e.max press crowns (n=10), Group C: Ten veneered ZI CAD/CAM zirconia core (n=10), Group D: Ten veneered IPS e.max press core (n=10),then Each group was subdivided into two subgroups: Subgroup 1: Samples not subjected to thermocycling (n=5) as control. Subgroup 2: Samples subjected to thermocycling (n=5). …


Cytotoxicity Evaluation Of Three Biocompatible And Bioactive Retrofilling Materials Using Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells: An In-Vitro Study, Safwat Elwaseef, Wael Kamel, Mahmoud Ahmed Oct 2019

Cytotoxicity Evaluation Of Three Biocompatible And Bioactive Retrofilling Materials Using Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells: An In-Vitro Study, Safwat Elwaseef, Wael Kamel, Mahmoud Ahmed

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This study aimed to: evaluate the biocompatibility of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) versus Biodentine and Retro MTA extracts at three observation periods (24h, 48h, and 72h) using MTT-Essay.Methods: 72 wells in three culture insert plates were used in this study. MTA, Biodentine and Retro MTA cements were evaluated in a fresh state. Cells at passage four of human periodontal ligament cells were included in this study. After cells preparation and culturing, an extract of the three tested materials was prepared and cultured with the complete media in addition to 1×104 cells were implanted into each well 24 h earlier and …


Effect Of Plasma Rich In Growth Factors Intra Articular Injection In Management Of Patients With Internal Derangement Of Tmj Using Ct Guided Puncture Versus Conventional Technique, Amany Elkholy, Nahed Abd El-Moniem, Suzan Hassan, Ashraf Enite Oct 2019

Effect Of Plasma Rich In Growth Factors Intra Articular Injection In Management Of Patients With Internal Derangement Of Tmj Using Ct Guided Puncture Versus Conventional Technique, Amany Elkholy, Nahed Abd El-Moniem, Suzan Hassan, Ashraf Enite

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Purpose: To evaluate effect of PRGF intra articular injection in patients with internal derangement of TMJ using CT guided versus conventional puncture technique. Materials and methods: Twenty patients with internal derangement without improvement by conservative treatment were divided into two groups: Group I: ten patients underwent arthrocentesis followed by PRGF injection using conventional puncture by anatomical landmarks. Group II: ten patients underwent arthrocentesis followed by PRGF injection using landmark and confirmed by CT. All patients were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively at 1week, 3 and 6 months for pain level, maximum interincisal opening, lateral, protrusive movements, joint tenderness and disk position …


Evaluation Of Nonsurgical Management Of Chronic Periodontitis Patients With Chronic Kidney Diseases Using Prohepcidin, Ayat Mahrous, Amany Abdallah, Mai Attia, Etemad Shoreibah Oct 2019

Evaluation Of Nonsurgical Management Of Chronic Periodontitis Patients With Chronic Kidney Diseases Using Prohepcidin, Ayat Mahrous, Amany Abdallah, Mai Attia, Etemad Shoreibah

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ABSTRACTPurpose: This study was aimed to define the effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on chronic periodontitis in chronic kidney disease patients and healthy patients by detection of prohepcidin level in the blood. Materials and methods: The study included 20 chronic periodontitis patients that were divided into:-Group I included 10 patients with chronic kidney disease; Group II which involved 10 healthy patients . Chronic periodontitis was defined through probing pocket depth and by clinical attachment level. All clinical and biochemical parameters were evaluated afterward 3 months of non-surgical periodontal cure. Results: The improvement in clinical parameters showed the efficacy of NSPT …


Evaluation Of Antimicrobial Efficacy Of Chitosan As Root Canal Irrigant On Enterococcus Faecalis, Asmaa Faiek, Magda El-Malt, Haneya Ali, Eman Mohamed Oct 2019

Evaluation Of Antimicrobial Efficacy Of Chitosan As Root Canal Irrigant On Enterococcus Faecalis, Asmaa Faiek, Magda El-Malt, Haneya Ali, Eman Mohamed

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Purpose: To evaluate the antimicrobial effect of chitosan as root canal irrigant on Enterococcus faecalis in comparison to 3%NaOCL in experimentally infected primary anterior root canals. Materials and methods: Access cavity and mechanical preparation of root canals of 30 extracted primary anterior teeth which were then sterilized at autoclave at 1210 for 15 minutes. These teeth inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis with reference strain ATCC 19433.Then grouped into three groups which were irrigated with 3%NaOCl, 0.5% chitosan and saline respectively. Samples were cultured on bile auscline agar incubated at 370 for 24 hours. Counting of colony forming units formed before and …


Evaluation Of Medicinal Plant Extract Versus Traditional Medicament Used For Vital Pulpotomy Of Primary Molars, Safaa El Sayed, Mervat Fawzy, Mohamad Hassan Oct 2019

Evaluation Of Medicinal Plant Extract Versus Traditional Medicament Used For Vital Pulpotomy Of Primary Molars, Safaa El Sayed, Mervat Fawzy, Mohamad Hassan

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Purpose: To evaluate clinically, radiographically and histologically the postoperative success of Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) and formocreosl (FC) in pulpotomy procedures for primary teeth. Materials and Method: 70 Primary molars found in 27 patients were selected according to inclusion criteria. In the first part of the study pulpotomy was accomplished in 22 patients having 60 teeth (30 each group) and depending on the type of radicular pulp medicament, the teeth were divided randomly and equally into 2 groups: Group I(FC) and Group II (ABS). Clinical follow up was done after 1,3,6 and 9 months.Periapical radiographs were taken at 3 ,6 …


Impact Of Hydrofluoric Acid Etching Duration On Translucency, Flexural Strength And Surface Topography Of Lithium Silicate Based Glass Ceramic, Hend Abdel Hadi, Mona Mandour, Sahar Mokhtar Oct 2019

Impact Of Hydrofluoric Acid Etching Duration On Translucency, Flexural Strength And Surface Topography Of Lithium Silicate Based Glass Ceramic, Hend Abdel Hadi, Mona Mandour, Sahar Mokhtar

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Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to assess the effect of different hydrofluoric acid etching durations on the translucency, flexural strength and surface topography of a lithium silicate-based glass ceramic (LS). Materials and Methods: Forty LS (Obsidian) samples will were constructed and divided into four groups (n=10 each) according the duration of hydrofluoric acid (HF) application including group (I); (control) as received samples without surface treatment, group (II); ceramic surfaces etched with HF for 10 seconds; following the manufacturer’s recommendations, group (III); ceramic surfaces etched with HF for 30 seconds and group (IV); ceramic surfaces etched with HF …


Effect Of Reinforcement Of Denture Base Resin With Zirconia On Bacterial Colonization And Some Mechanical Properties, Marwa Ebida, Dina Kholief, Shereen Kabeel Jul 2019

Effect Of Reinforcement Of Denture Base Resin With Zirconia On Bacterial Colonization And Some Mechanical Properties, Marwa Ebida, Dina Kholief, Shereen Kabeel

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AbstractPurpose: The aim of the study was to compare between zirconia reinforced acrylic resins with that conventional acrylic resins (PMMA) regarding bacterial colonization and some mechanical properties (flexural strength, surface roughness, and surface hardness). Material and methods: Clinical study: sixteen completely edentulous patients were randomly selected which their ages ranged from 50-60 years. Patients were divided into two groups. Patients in the first group received maxillary and mandibular complete denture made of PMMA (Group І) and patients in the second group received maxillary and mandibular complete denture made of ZrO2 reinforced acrylic resins (Group ІІ). Microbial biofilm was evaluated after …


Evaluation Of The Effect Of Irrigating Solutions On Push Out Bond Strength Of Bio-Ceramic And Resin Based Endodontic Sealers, Fatma Fouda, Mohsen Nor. Eden, Mahmoud Hassan Jul 2019

Evaluation Of The Effect Of Irrigating Solutions On Push Out Bond Strength Of Bio-Ceramic And Resin Based Endodontic Sealers, Fatma Fouda, Mohsen Nor. Eden, Mahmoud Hassan

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Purpose: This study was designed to assess the impact of irrigating solutions on push out bond strength of Bio- ceramic and Resin Based Endodontic Sealers. Materials and Methods: sixty extracted human teeth with straight single root and canal were prepared with RACE FKG rotary files till size 35 taper 06. The samples were dispensed into two experimental groups according to root canal sealer used (30 samples each). group1 Total Fill Bio-ceramic sealer after irrigation with, and Group 2: AH Plus sealer. The specimens were further randomly divided into two sub groups (15 samples each) according to the final irrigation solution …


The Effect Of Poly Amido Amine Denderimer Pretreatment Alone Or With Nano Hydroxyapatite Containing Adhesive On The Integrity Of Resin Dentin Bond After Ph Cycling., Fadia Shosha, Mohamed Al-Yasaky, Nevin Gad Jul 2019

The Effect Of Poly Amido Amine Denderimer Pretreatment Alone Or With Nano Hydroxyapatite Containing Adhesive On The Integrity Of Resin Dentin Bond After Ph Cycling., Fadia Shosha, Mohamed Al-Yasaky, Nevin Gad

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Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effect of poly amidoamine dendrimer pretreatment alone and with Nanohydroxy apatite containing adhesive on the integrity of resin dentin bond as affected by PH Cycling . Materials and Methods: A total of eighty dentin samples were divided into four main (A) groups according to the material used where in (A1) group: (PAMAM –NH2) alone, (A2) group: HA containing adhesive alone,(A3) group :Combination of (PAMAM-NH2 +HA adhesive),(A4) group: The control adhesive alone .And each of (A) groups were further subdivided into two (B) groups according to PH Cycling where (B1) …


Effect Of Zirconia And Alumina Nanofillers On The Microstructure And Some Properties Of Flowable Composite, Heba Abd El- Hafez, Muhammed Masoud, Heba El Tayeb Jul 2019

Effect Of Zirconia And Alumina Nanofillers On The Microstructure And Some Properties Of Flowable Composite, Heba Abd El- Hafez, Muhammed Masoud, Heba El Tayeb

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Purpose:studying the effect of reinforcing flowable composite with different concentrations of zirconia and alumina nanofillers on its microstructure, complex viscosity, colour changes, flexural strength and degree οf cοnversiοn.Materials and Methods:180 samples were divided according to nanofillers type into two groups(n=90),each group was subdivided into five subgroups according to concentration of fillers (0%,2%,4%,8%and16%)(n=20). Each group was subdivided into 4 subdivisions according to type of test performed(n=5).Samples were characterized by SEM, viscosity was measured by oscillatory rheοmeter, colour changes was measured using spectrophotometer, fǀexural strength was measured by three point bending test and degree of conversion was measured by FTΙR.Results: SEM showed …


Evaluation Of Chelating Potential Of Chitosan Citrate And Chitosan Acetate On Intraradicular Dentin, Shaimaa Naem, Mervat Fawzy, Hagar Abdelnaby Jul 2019

Evaluation Of Chelating Potential Of Chitosan Citrate And Chitosan Acetate On Intraradicular Dentin, Shaimaa Naem, Mervat Fawzy, Hagar Abdelnaby

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Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the chelating potential of chitosan citrate and chitosan acetate on intraradicular dentin using (ESEM) and quantity calcium content of intraradicular dentin using (EDX). Materials and Methods: sixty freshly extracted human single rooted lower premolars with single canal were instrumented with Revo-S files till size AS 35. The samples were divided into 5 experimental groups according to the final rinse used and control group (10 samples each); Group I: irrigated with 0.2% chitosan acetate, Group II: irrigated with 0.2% chitosan citrate, Group III: irrigated with 1% acetic acid, Group IV: irrigated with 1% citric …


Immunohistochemical Expression Of Cortactin, E-Cadherin, And Mdm2 Proteins In Solid Ameloblastoma Versus Odontogenic Keratocyst (An Immunohistochemical Study), Hanaa Abdel Samiaa, Nadia Radi, Eman Abo Hager, Adel Shouman Jul 2019

Immunohistochemical Expression Of Cortactin, E-Cadherin, And Mdm2 Proteins In Solid Ameloblastoma Versus Odontogenic Keratocyst (An Immunohistochemical Study), Hanaa Abdel Samiaa, Nadia Radi, Eman Abo Hager, Adel Shouman

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ABSTRACT Purpose: The extent of invasion can be analyzed by the expression and production of various genes and proteins by lesional cells. However, current clinical parameters lack the potential to predict the neoplastic behavior in solid ameloblastoma (SAB) and odontogenic keratocyst (OKC). Cortactin, an F-actin binding protein, overexpression has been correlated with advanced clinic pathological stage and poor prognosis in several tumors. E-cadherin belongs to the classical cadherins which. Low E-cadherin expression correlated to aggressive, poorly differentiated, high-grade carcinomas and low patient survival. Human-murine double minute 2 (MDM2), contributes to the promotion of cell growth, survival, invasion, and therapeutic resistance, …


The Anticipated Effect Of Both Zamzam Water And Epidermal Growth Factor (Egf) Separately On Tongue Tissues And Lingual Salivary Glands Of Diabetic Albino Rats., Noura Ghareeb, Mona Farid, Heba Adawy Jul 2019

The Anticipated Effect Of Both Zamzam Water And Epidermal Growth Factor (Egf) Separately On Tongue Tissues And Lingual Salivary Glands Of Diabetic Albino Rats., Noura Ghareeb, Mona Farid, Heba Adawy

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 Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the anticipated effect of both Zamzam water and Epidermal growth factor (EGF) separately on tongue tissues and associated lingual salivary glands of diabetic albino rats,( Histological and Ultrastructure evaluation) Materials and Methods Eighteen male albino rats were selected and divided into four groups. Group I (control group) received no drugs, while rats of group II (diabetic group) received a single dose of alloxan intraperitoneal injection. Moreover, rats of group III diabetic and received zamzam water for 3 months and group IV diabetic and received EGF. All rats were sacrificed; tongue …


The Effect Of Application Of Forsterite Nanoparticles In Different Protocols On Permeability Of Superficial And Deep Dentin, Sarah Mohamed Ali, Maha Niazy, Randa Hafez, Maha Elkorashy Jul 2019

The Effect Of Application Of Forsterite Nanoparticles In Different Protocols On Permeability Of Superficial And Deep Dentin, Sarah Mohamed Ali, Maha Niazy, Randa Hafez, Maha Elkorashy

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Abstract:Purpose: This study evaluated and compared the effect of application of Forsterite nanoparticles in different protocols on permeability of superficial and deep dentin at different time intervals. Materials and methods: thirty human molars were used to prepare 60 dentin discs, divided into three main groups (n=20) (P); (P1): Forsterite nanoparticles alone, (P2): Forsterite nanoparticles added to an adhesive system and (P3): Forsterite nanoparticles incorporated in Glass Ionomer. main groups were subdivided into two subgroups (n=10) according to the dentin depth (D); (D1): superficial dentin and (D2): deep dentin. Permeability was measured at three time intervals (T); (T1) baseline, (T2) after …


A Comparative Evaluation Of Equia Forte Microleakage Versus Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer, Aya Ali, Magda El-Malt, Eman Mohamed Jul 2019

A Comparative Evaluation Of Equia Forte Microleakage Versus Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer, Aya Ali, Magda El-Malt, Eman Mohamed

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Purpose: To compare between micoleakage of EQUIA Forte and resin modified glass ionomer cement in primary and permanent teeth. Materials and methods: Preparation of class v cavities on the labial surface of 45 primary anterior teeth and 45 premolars was done. Teeth were then grouped and restored with EQUIA Forte, Fuji II LC, or Riva light cure. The microleakage at tooth restoration interface was done using dye penetration test with methylene blue. Scores were recorded for dye penetration depth at the occlual and cervical margins using stereomicroscope.Results: Occlusal and cervical segments of primary and permanent teeth showed that higher scores …


Evaluation Of Grp 78 Expression In Salivary Gland Tumors, Amany Taha, Eman Abo Hager, Adel Shouman Jul 2019

Evaluation Of Grp 78 Expression In Salivary Gland Tumors, Amany Taha, Eman Abo Hager, Adel Shouman

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Purpose: The purpose of this work was to evaluate the expression of GRP78 as a prognostic indicator of aggressiveness in salivary gland tumors and to relate its expression with the biological behavior of the salivary gland tumors. Material and Method: 80 cases of salivary gland tissues were collected as paraffin embedded blocks: 30 benign cases (15 pleomorphic adenoma and 15 Warthin’s tumors) and 45 malignant cases (15 carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenomas, 15 mucoepidermoid carcinomas in addition to 15 adenoid cystic carcinoma). Additionally, 5 normal salivary gland tissues. Using GRP78 antibody, an immunohistochemical investigation was done for all specimens. Results: The …


Evaluation Of Marginal Accuracy And Color Stability Of Lithium Disilicate Laminate Veneer Compared To Hybrid Ceramic Veneer, Eman El-Malah, Sahar Abd El-Aziz, Suad Hassan Jul 2019

Evaluation Of Marginal Accuracy And Color Stability Of Lithium Disilicate Laminate Veneer Compared To Hybrid Ceramic Veneer, Eman El-Malah, Sahar Abd El-Aziz, Suad Hassan

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Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to evaluate marginal accuracy and color stability of lithium disilicate laminate veneer compared to hybrid ceramic veneer. Materials and Methods: Forty maxillary teeth were collected and prepared (but joint preparation) to receive a laminate veneer. They were equally sub grouped (n= 20) to receive 2 types of laminate veneers (IPS E-max CAD and vita enamic). The veneer was milled from the blocks in a CEREC 3 Machine. All veneers were cemented with resin cement. All samples had been subjected to 20000 thermal cycles which are equivalent twenty years of clinical use. Marginal …


Evaluation Of Mcat Technique With Sctg And Conjugated With Melatonin In The Treat Gingival Recession Using Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach In The Esthetic Zone: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Dina Younes, Eatemad Shoreibah, Hala Hazza Jul 2019

Evaluation Of Mcat Technique With Sctg And Conjugated With Melatonin In The Treat Gingival Recession Using Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach In The Esthetic Zone: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Dina Younes, Eatemad Shoreibah, Hala Hazza

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Purpose : This randomized split mouth study was designed assessing complete root coverage (CRC) in treating gingival recession Miller class I and II site defects with minimal invasive surgical approach in the esthetic zone using MCAT in conjugation with SCTG alone or soaked in 0.1 % melatonin gel .Method and Materials: six healthy patients (6 females) of total 22 Miller Class I, II site defect were treated with MCAT combined with SCTG alone (control group) and with MCAT in combined SCTG soaked with 0.1% melatonin gel (test group). Measurements of clinical parameters (CAL,RD,RW,KTW,PI) was evaluated before surgery and at 6 …


Preparation And Characterization Of Tio2-Sio2 Bioceramic Coating On Ti Alloy Via Electrochemical Anodization And Its Effect On Corrosion Resistance, Rasha Marzouk, Eatemad Shoreibah, Inas Motawae, Madiha Shoeib Jul 2019

Preparation And Characterization Of Tio2-Sio2 Bioceramic Coating On Ti Alloy Via Electrochemical Anodization And Its Effect On Corrosion Resistance, Rasha Marzouk, Eatemad Shoreibah, Inas Motawae, Madiha Shoeib

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AbstractPurpose: The present study was carried out to study changing the anodization parameters and investigate the corrosion resistance of the ceramic coating that will be formed on the CP-Ti by anodization method. Materials and Methods: CP-Ti (10mm×10mm×2mm) were used for fabrication of bioceramic coating through anodization with different parameters using potassium silicate electrolyte. Samples were characterized using XRD, AT-FTIR. Surface roughness was measured using ESEM and surface topography was evaluated by SEM. Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were used to detect the change in the corrosion resistance after anodization. Results: XRD revealed that the anodized coated samples showed well …


The Efficacy Of Adhesion Of C-Point Obturation System In Retreated Root Canal Walls., Sarah Mohamed, Mervat Fawzy, Hagar Abdelnaby Jul 2019

The Efficacy Of Adhesion Of C-Point Obturation System In Retreated Root Canal Walls., Sarah Mohamed, Mervat Fawzy, Hagar Abdelnaby

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Purpose: This study was designed to assess the efficacy of adhesion of C-point obturation system to retreated root canal walls. Materials and Methods: Eighty extracted upper incisors were prepared using Universal ProTaper rotary files then distributed into 2 main groups. Group I: primary treated, Group II: retreated. Each group was further distributed into 4 subgroups depending on the type of the filling material. Subgroup A: were obturated with gutta-percha. Subgroup B: were obturated with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer. Subgroup C: were obturated with C-point. Subgroup D: were obturated with C-point and BC sealer. The push out test was carried …


The Role Of Porphoromonas Gingivalis In Rheumatoid Arthritis And Periodontitis By Using Subantimicrobial Dose Doxycycline, Zienab Farid, Eatemad Shoreibah, Naglaa Elkilani, Olfat Shaker, Khalida El.Elrefaei Jul 2019

The Role Of Porphoromonas Gingivalis In Rheumatoid Arthritis And Periodontitis By Using Subantimicrobial Dose Doxycycline, Zienab Farid, Eatemad Shoreibah, Naglaa Elkilani, Olfat Shaker, Khalida El.Elrefaei

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ABSTRACTPurpose: The current study was directed to estimate the role of porphoromonas gingivalis in the relation between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis by using subantimicrobial dose doxycycline.Subjects and methodology: The current study was accomplished on twenty patients who had mild or moderate chronic periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis they were partitioned into two groups: Group I; ten patients were exposed to mechanical debridement only and Group II: ten patients were exposed to mechanical debridement added to receiving small dose doxycycline (SDD) as a host modulatory agent (20mg twice daily) for three months. Results: group I exhibited a greatly significant improvement in clinical …