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Replacement Of Two Failed Indirect Restorations With Direct Bonded Restorations Using Minimally Invasive Strategy, Citra Kusumasari, Takashi Hatayama, Yasushi Shimada

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Deciding on what treatment (repair or replacement) to provide for a failed indirect restoration can be challenging. Notably, the strength of the residual tooth structure could be improved after replacing the failed indirect restoration using a minimally invasive strategy. Objective: To describe the use of a minimally invasive strategy for the successful clinical replacement of two failed indirect metal restorations with direct composite restorations and the attainment of bonded restoration. Case Report: Case 1. A 52-year-old male patient came to the dental hospital complaining of discomfort when drinking cold beverages and food impaction on the proximal area of the upper …

Gender Differences In Academic Productivity Within Pediatric Dentistry Departments In Turkey, Basak Kiziltan Eliacik, Meltem Karahan

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: To investigate the differences in the academic productivity of male and female academicians from the departments of pediatric dentistry in the Faculties of Dentistry in Turkey. Methods: A search was made of international studies indexed in PubMed published up until January 2021 by a total of 241 academicians in the Departments of Pediatric Dentistry of 79 Faculties of Dentistry in Turkey. The total number of international publications for each faculty member was obtained from the institutional websites and thorough searches of PubMed and Web of Science. H-index and the number of citations were established through an advanced search of …

Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Review, Yasemin Yavuz, Mehmet Sinan Doğan, Myroslav Goncharuk-Khomyn

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Ectodermal dysplasia is a complex group of genetic disorders identified through the abnormal development of ectodermal structures. It is a genetic disorder that affects the development or functions of tissues such as the teeth, hair, nails, and sweat glands.

Methods: This review aimed to introduce the outcomes and increase awareness of ectodermal dysplasia reviewing by the literature.

Results: The characteristic features of this disease, including hypodontia, hypohidrosis, and hypotrichosis, have been discussed.

Conclusions: Ectodermal dysplasia is a heterogeneous group of hereditary disorders with similar clinical findings. It leads to the development of tissue malformations and …

The Interleukin-17 (Il-17) Concentration In Saliva Of Patients With Oral Lichen Planus, Mai Talaat Elgendi, Radwa Ragheb Hussien, Ahmed Abdel Aziz Hassan, Olfat Shaker

Future Dental Journal

Background: The aim of the present study was to measure the clinical and pain score in these patients and to measure the level of IL-17 in saliva of patients having different forms of Oral lichen planus lesions (OLP).

Subjects and methods: According to sample size calculation, the present study was done on a total of 40 subjects divided into 3 groups Group (I) Twenty patients having erosive/atrophic OLP. Group (II) Ten patients having reticular OLP and Group (III) Ten healthy control patients. Salivary samples were collected from the subjects of the three groups to evaluate the levels of IL-17 using …

Accuracy Of Diffusion Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Differentiation Between Malignant And Non-Malignant Maxillofacial Lesions, Rana M. Ashraf, Mostafa S. Ashmawy, Mena E. Y. Ekladious, Gihan A. Omar, Mona Abu El Fotouh

Future Dental Journal

Objectives: to evaluate the signal characteristics of Diffusion Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DWMRI) of maxillofacial intraosseous lesions and their corresponding apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values and assess their ability to differentiate between malignant and non-malignant lesions.

Methods: This study included 17 patients (10 males and 7 females) selected from the outpatients’ clinic of Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain-shams University. They were examined by MRI machine; Philips 1.5 Tesla Achieva, Netherlands using DWMRI, T1 and T2 sequences and ADC values were measured.

Results: There was a statistically significant difference between T1 signal distributions among patients with …

Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Laser And Antioxidant Mix As Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Molars, Shaymaa El Shesheny, Osama El Shall, Magda El Malt

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to access post-operative clinical as well as radiographic success of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA), Diode Laser and Antioxidant mix as pulpotomy agents for human primary molars. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 primary molars that had deep carious lesion and need pulpotomy treatment from 38 healthy and cooperative patients, aged 5-8 years old were chosen for this study. After removal of the coronal tissue and depending on the type of radicular pulp medicament, the teeth were divided randomly and equally into three groups; Group I (MTA), Group II(Diode Laser) and Group III …

Evaluation Of The Effect Of Turmeric Gel And Turmeric Powder As Pulpotomy Medicaments In Primary Teeth, Nouralhouda Abd-Allah, Mona Farid, Magda El Malt

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: toevaluate the effect of turmeric gel and turmeric powder as pulpotomy medicaments in primary teeth. Materials and Methods: Ninetyprimary molars in 28 patients, with age range from 4 to 7 years were selected according to inclusion criteria, in each patient two primary molars at least were required for pulpotomy. The patients were allocated into three groups according to the type of pulp dressing material. The follow up periods were 1, 3 and 6 months for clinical evaluation. Periapical radiographs were taken at 3 and 6 months recall visits. Results: Results showed all cases in the three groups revealed clinical …

Remineralization Of Early Carious Lesion Using Natural Agents Versus Bioadhesive Polymers, Marwa M. Abd El-Monem, Maha A. Niazy, Mohamed A. El-Yassaky

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The study was established to compare the remineralization effect ofnatural agents versus bioadhesive polymers with or without PH cycling using amicrohardness test. Materials and Methods: Forty extracted premolars were used.The roots of the teeth were removed, then the crowns of teeth were cut in mesiodistaldirection to expose the labial and lingual portion using a diamond disc so that 80specimens were obtained. Each tooth-half was fixed with superglue on the custom madeacrylic block. The enamel surfaces were polished to produce flat enamel surfaces. 80specimens were divided into four groups (A) according to the remineralizing agentused. Group A1 for eggshell nanoparticles, …

Histopathological Changes After Direct Pulp Capping In Dogs With Bioactive Glass Incorporated In Resin Composite And Adhesive, Heba A. Arafa, Maha A. Niazy, Mona Eissa, Mohamed Abd- Elmoaty

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate histopathologically the dental pulp response to bioactive glass nanoparticles in the resin composite restoration and the adhesive as a direct pulp capping material regarding inflammatory cell infiltrate, hard tissue formation and Pulp tissue disorganization. Material and methods: Four mongrel male dogs were selected for this study with a total of 40 teeth were divided into two groups (n=20) according to the treatment protocol (P); (P1) treated with light cured calcium hydroxide (control group) and (P2): treated with resin composite and its adhesive containing bioactive glass. The histopathological findings were studied for each specimen at two times intervals …

Biological Pulp Response Of Pulpine, Polyamidoamine Dendrimer And Their Combination In Dogs And Their Remineralizing Effect On Carious Affected Human Dentin: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Mona R. Abo El Wafa, Maha A. Niazy, Eman A. Abo Hagar, Ashraf M. Abu-Seida

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the biological pulp response to Pulpine and Polyamidoamine Dendrimer and their combination in dogs and comparing their remineralizing potentials on human caries affected dentin. Materials and Methods: Forty-five teeth in 3 mongrel dogs were randomly divided into 3 groups according to the applied pulp capping material; group A1: Pulpine NE, group A2: PAMAM G3 and group A3: Pulpine and PAMAM. Class V cavities were prepared; the pulps were mechanically exposed and finally restored with resin modified glass ionomer. Histological evaluation was performed after 2 weeks, 1 and 2 months. The in vivo study …

Efficacy Of Moringa Leaf Extract In Management Of Bone Healing After Implant Placement, Omnia Abdo, Nora Abdelgawad, Mai Attia, Aya Mahmoud, Abeer Gawish

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of using topical Moringa leaf extract on healing after delayed dental implant placement in posterior maxilla. Subjects and methods: A total of twelve patients with missing maxillary premolars and molars were involved in this study. They were randomly divided into two groups; Group I (test group; n = 6) patients that received delayed implant placement with the use of topical Kaempferol (Moringa olifera leaf extract) gel and Group II (control group; n = 6) patients that received delayed implant placement only for replacement of missing teeth. Clinically, pain was evaluated for each …

Evaluation Of Cd44 Expression In Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors, Nermen Mohammed, Amany Taha, Nadia Radi, Eman Abohager

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the presence and correlation of CD44 in selected malignant salivary glands tumors (SGTs), carcinoma ex pleomorphic (Ca ex PA), mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) and adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) histopathological variants. Material and Methods: Thirty-five formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks of both normal and malignant salivary gland specimens were included. Immunohistochemical analysis was employed to assess the expression of CD44. Results: In the present study, comparing all groups revealed that the highest value was recorded in MEC, followed by ACC, then Ca ex PA, while the lowest mean was recorded in normal salivary …

Evaluation Of Dental Implant Stability: A Comparative Study Of Tapered Vs Cylindrical Implants, Doaa Alghafour, Eatemad Shoreibah, Mai Attia

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study was carried out to evaluate stability of tapered and cylindrical implants in partially edentulous patients. Materials and Methods: The current study was done on 14 implants that were alienated randomly into two groups: Group I: treated with tapered implant, Group II: treated with cylindrical implant. Results: Clinical results: Modified Gingival Index (MGI) revealed a non-significant statistically difference on comparing results of 3 months and 6 months postoperatively (p=0.254 at 3 months, p=0.606 at 6 months). Modified Plaque Index (MPI) revealed a non-significant statistically difference on comparing results of 3 months and 6 months postoperatively (p=0.298). Probing Depth(PD) …

Comparative Study Of Erbium Laser Versus A Chemo-Mechanical Caries Removal Method In Primary Teeth, Rana Salem, Mervat Fawzy, Mohammed Mostafa

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the caries removal using Er,Cr:YSGG laser and Papacarie chemo-mechanical caries removal (CMCR) method in primary teeth. Materials and Methods: Patients (4 – 8 years old) having 40 carious primary molars with dentin involvement were selected for this study. Caries was removed using two methods; Group 1 (Laser) Waterlase MD turbo Er,Cr:YSGG Laser using Quartz tips (MZ – 8) on the Gold handpiece and group 2 (CMCR) Papacarie Duo gel. Final restoration was done by Riva light cure Glass ionomer. Caries removal was assessed clinically by tactile and visual method (Ericson criteria). …

Comparative Evaluation Of Fresh Aloe Barbadensis Plant Extract And Mineral Trioxide Aggregate As Pulpotomy Agents In Primary Molars, Dina Abdel-Ghany, Mona Farid, Magda El Malt

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: A comparative evaluation of Aloe Barbadensis plant extract and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as pulpotomy agents in primary molars. Materials and methods: Thirty eight Children, aged between 4 to 8 years old of both sexes, 20 girls and 18 boys were included in this study. Pulpotomy was made in primary molars, it was divided into two groups. The first group included 32 teeth indicated for pulpotomy with NeoMTA and the second group included 32 teeth indicated for pulpotomy treated with Aloe vera .Clinical and radiographic follow up were made for each child after 1,3 and 6 months. Results: NeoMTA showed …

Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Effect Of Anise Extract On Cariogenic Oral Microflora, Hager Awad, Mohammed Mostafa, Eman Mohamed

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

PURPOSE: To measure the antimicrobial effect of Anise extract as mouth rinse in children against streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli. Material and method: A total of 60 Egyptian children from both sexes ranging from 6 to 12 years old for mixed dentition in a good physical condition. Children were randomly distributed into three groups (A, B, C) (20 children each). Group A: Patients were instructed to rinse with 40ml of anise extract (anise 1.6g/ 40ml) three times/ day, each rinse for 1 minute for 1 week. Group B: Patients were instructed to rinse with 40ml of anise extract (anise 10g/ 40ml) …

Influence Of Occlusal Plane Orientation On Sound Production And Electromyographic Activity In Complete Denture Wearers, Dalia A. Abdel Ghany, Amany A. Abdel-Fattah, Dina M. Kholief, Nirvana Hafez

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of two different occlusal plane orientations (Ala tragus line and Retro molar pad) on electromyographic activity of masseter and anterior temporalis muscles and sound production in complete denture wearers. Material and methods: Ten completely edentulous patients’ ages ranged from 55-65years. All patients had received two dentures first denture was made according to Ala tragus line (Group І) and second denture was made according to retro molar pad (Group ІІ). Electromyographic activity was evaluated for both groups after one week, one month and three months with one week washing period …

Pulp Tissue Response To Platelets Rich Plasma, Platelets Rich Fibrin And Mineral Trioxide Aggregate As Pulp Capping Materials, Sarah D. Shaheen, Maha A. Niazy, Wael E. Jamil, Ashraf M. Abu-Seida

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: to evaluate the biological response of the dog teeth to Platelets Rich plasma (PRP), Platelets Rich fibrin (PRF) and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as pulp capping materials. Material and Methods: A total of 90 teeth of dogs were included. Class V cavities were prepared. Pulp exposure was performed in the middle of cavity floor. The teeth were divided into three groups of 30 teeth according to the material used; A1: PRP, A2: PRF and A3: MTA. Glass ionomer restoration was applied as restoration for the cavities. The tissue response to the materials was assessed at three different post-operative periods …

Evaluation Of Antibacterial Effect Of Different Sucrose Free Hard Candies In High-Risk Patients, Doha M. Gad, Maha A. Niazy, Hadeel F. Mohamed

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of four different hard candies on salivary Streptococcus mutans count and change in salivary pH in a group of Egyptian college students. Materials and Methods: Forty-eight healthy dental students, aged 16 -22 years were randomly allocated into 4 different study groups each of 12 students: sucrose free hard candies with licorice extract group, sucrose free hard candies with xylitol extract group, sucrose free hard candies group, and sucrose containing hard candies group (control). Unstimulated saliva was collected from the participants at baseline, following which the participants were given respective hard candies …

Effect Of Apple Vinegar As A Final Irrigating Solution On Fracture Resistance And Microhardness Of Radicular Dentin, Wesam M. Mahmoud, Wael H. Kamel, Heba A. Sharaf El Din

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

PURPOSE: assessment of the fracture resistance and microhardness of radicular dentine following irrigation with apple vinegar as a final rinse. MATERIAL AND METHODS: fifty extracted human lower premolars, in accordance to the inclusion criteria were chosen. All lower premolars were decoronated then prepared using M3 ProGold rotary files and irrigated with 2.6% NaOCl 2 ml/1 min. Then all samples were distributed randomly into 2 main experimental groups (20 samples each) depending on the final rinse. Group I: irrigated with Apple vinegar (AV), Group II: irrigated with 17% Ethylenediamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) and a Control group (10 samples): irrigated with …

The Anticipated Effect Of Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 (Gsk3) Antagonist On Pulp Tissue Repair In Rabbits, Fatema Elturki, Mona Farid, Heba Adawy

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To investigate the effect of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 (GSK3) antagonist on pulp tissue repair in rabbits. Materials and Methods: 24 adult healthy male rabbits were used in this study divided into three main groups: Group I (control): 2 rabbits with normal teeth without pulp exposure. Group II (TG): The exposed pulps of right posterior teeth of 22 rabbits were capped with KolSpon in association with 34 nM Tideglusib. Group III (MTA): The exposed pulps of left posterior teeth of 22 rabbits were capped with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA). The 2 rabbits with normal teeth and 6 rabbits with pulp …

Impact Of Green Tea Extract On Intraradicular Dentin Wettability And Bond Strength Of Resin-Based Sealer Following Two Chelating Agents, Hagar A. Bastawy, Rania E. Bayoumi, Asmaa Abd El- Hady, Shaymaa I. Habib

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of 3% green tea extract (GTE) on wettability, depth of penetration, and push out bond strength (PBS) of AH Plus sealer to intraradicular dentin following the use of 0.2% Nano chitosan or 17% EDTA. Materials and methods: Twenty human radicular dentin segments were used for wettability assessment. Following immersion in 2.6% NaOCl solution, samples were divided into 2 groups (n=10) according to the chelating agent used: group I: 0.2% Nano chitosan, and group II: 17% EDTA, each used for 3 min, then the contact angle (CA) was measured. The samples were further immersed in 3% …

Effect Of Different Contemporary Rotary Nickel Titanium Systems On Root Canal Geometry, Yasmin Sobh, Mohsen Nour El Deen, Ahmed Hashem

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study aimed to compare NiTi rotary systems of different wires namely; EdgeFiles, Profile GT series X (GTX) and ProTaper (PT) in terms of: canal transportation and centering ability. Materials and Methods: One hundred and twenty extracted human mandibular first molars were selected and randomly divided into two main groups (I&II) according to the ranges of curvature (60 teeth each), where group I: samples with 25º- 40º range of curvature and group II: samples with 45º- 60º range of curvature. Each group was subdivided into four subgroups according to the NiTi rotary system (15 teeth each): subgroup A: ProTaper, …

Effect Of Rapid Prototyped Upper Complete Denture On Retention And Patient Satisfaction, Nahla A. Zohny, Mostafa M. Abdel-Ghany, Asmaa A. Ashour

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of rapid prototyped upper complete denture on retention and patient satisfaction. Material and methods: Eight completely edentulous patients were selected for this study with ages ranged from 40-50 years. All patients had received two complete dentures one fabricated by conventional heat compressed method and the other fabricated by rapid prototyping technology. Patients were classified into two groups, four patients each. Group I received the conventional denture first then the rapid prototyped denture while, Group II received the rapid prototyped denture first then the conventional denture. All patients were instructed to wear their …

Volumetric Bone Change After Using Liquid Phase Concentrated Growth Factor In Open Sinus Lift Surgery: A Comparative Study, Nada Hanafy, Nahed Abd Elmoniem, Hatem Al Ahmady

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate of the volumetric bone change after using liquid phase concentrated growth factor in open sinus lift surgery .Material and methods 12 pneumatized maxillary sinuses in edentulous or partially edentulous patients were divided randomly into 2 equal groups; Group (A), augmented by alloplastic bone graft Biphasic Calcium Phosphate (BCP). Group (B), augmented with BCP mixed with liquid phase concentrated growth factor (LPCGF). Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to assess pain and swelling. CBCT was used to assess the volume by measuring height × surface area of augmented bone immediate and 6 months postoperatively. Clinical follow up period …

The Influence Of Cbct-Derived 3d-Printed Models On Endodontic Microsurgical Treatment Planning And Confidence Of The Operator, Shreyas Oza, Johnah C. Galicia

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

Aims Use of 3D printed models in Endodontics has been gaining popularity since the technology to create them became more affordable. Currently, there are no studies that evaluate the influence of 3D models on endodontic surgical treatment planning and on operator confidence. Therefore, aims of this study were to: (i) Determine whether the availability of a 3D printed analogue can influence treatment-planning and operator confidence; and, (ii) Assess which factors of operator confidence are influenced, if any.

Materials and Methods Endodontists were asked to analyze a pre-selected CBCT scan of an endodontic surgical case and to answer a questionnaire that …

Approaches Of General And Specialist Dentists To Deep Caries Management: A Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey, Ebru Delikan, Ayşe Tuğba Ertürk-Avunduk, Seçkin Aksu

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: To determine the differences in treatment strategies and material preferences for deep dentine carious lesions (DDCLs) management among general and specialist dentists.

Methods: Dentists working in universities, oral and dental health centers, or private practice were administered a 14-item web-based questionnaire regarding demographic and occupational characteristics, approaches to DDLCs, pulp capping methods, and preferences for restorative materials. The data were examined using descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson’s chi-square tests.

Results: The study enrolled 298 general and 265 specialist dentists among whom 67.1% were female and 73.3% were aged 25 to 35 years. Total excavation and permanent restoration of DDCLs …

Maxillary Implant Placement In A Limited Residual Bone Height, Calvin Kurnia, Jane Amelia V. Wibisono, Dominica Dian S. Sumantri

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The limitation of residual bone height (RBH) and vital structures such as sinuses in the maxillary often make the implant placement procedure becomes complicated. Clinicians may perform sinus elevation prior to implant placement to accommodate the length of the implant fixture. Sinus elevation is an invasive procedure and complication may occur during the surgery including the most frequent complication is perforation of Schneiderian membrane.

Objectives: To discuss a comprehensive management of implant placement and its complication step by step from surgical procedures to crown placement.

Case Report: 67-year-old female patient with partial edentulism in the right maxillary region, presence of …

Addressing Oral Health Inequities Through Community Based Programs: Opportunities For Interprofessional Teams, Stephanie De Sam Lazaro, Rachel Mcpherson, Annalise Wallerich

Occupational Therapy Faculty Scholarship

Learning Outcomes of the presentation were for participants to:1. Identify the importance of addressing oral health with all of their clients.2. Recognize strategies that can be used by various professionals to prevent oral health issues.3. Summarize interprofessional teaming opportunities to combat oral health inequities.

The Pattern Of Dental Care Utilization Among Saudi School Children, Rabaa Aboubakr, Wahdan Elkwatehy

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The current study was established to evaluate the utilization and determine types of dental services provided to Saudi school children. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed at Al Riyadh city, a sample of 5050 Saudi children of both genders with age range 6 - 9 years old was included. Dental caries was recorded according to WHO diagnostic criteria. Decayed, filled and missed teeth due to caries were recorded using dmft index, existing stainless-steel crowns and fissure sealants were recorded. Results: The prevalence of dental caries was 74.9% with caries experience of 3.22 ± 3.25 & 26.1% of …