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Effect Of Mouthrinses On Surface Microhardness Of Selected Dental Composites, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Effect Of Mouthrinses On Surface Microhardness Of Selected Dental Composites, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Objective: To compare the surface microhardness of composites(Spectrum®TPH, Filtek™Z350, Ceram•X mono and Ceram•X duo-enamel shade) before and after immersion in alcohol containing mouthrinses (Listerine), alcohol-free mouthrinses (Oral-B) and experimental herbal mouthrinses based on plant extract (mouthrinses X, Y and Z). Methods: 60 disc-shaped specimens of approximately 10mm x 2mm were perpared from various composites using perspex split mould and was cured for 40 seconds. The irradiated surface was polished using Sof-Lex pop-on polishing discs. The specimens were randomly divided to 6 groups. Microhardness was recorded before immersion (control group) using a load of 200g for 15 seconds using Vickers microhardness …
Shear Bond Strength Of Orthodontic Adhesives On Different Tooth Types: An In Vitro Study, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Shear Bond Strength Of Orthodontic Adhesives On Different Tooth Types: An In Vitro Study, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Introduction: Owing to the variety of materials and methods employed, comparison of the results and findings from bonding studies is difficult. Until recently, several types of teeth have been used in published research papers as a substrate in orthodontic bonding research including bovine incisors, fresh and rebonded human premolars. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the shear bond strength of an adhesive bonded to different tooth surfaces (human premolar, bovine incisor and rebonded human premolar). Methods: Two groups of thirty premolar teeth and one group of bovine incisors had brackets attached in a standardized manner using Transbond …
Multiple Intelligences And Academic Performance Among Malaysian Undergraduate Dental Students, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Multiple Intelligences And Academic Performance Among Malaysian Undergraduate Dental Students, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Objectives: To identify the nature of multiple intelligences among dental students and investigate the relationship between these intelligences and performance in the various skill areas of dentistry. Methods: Sixty-one final year dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya in Malaysia were administered a Multiple Intelligence Inventory [(MII), David Larear, 1991)] after their final written examinations. MII comprised 80 4-point likert items assessing eight types of multiple intelligences: Verbal/Linguistic, Visual Spatial, Logical Mathematical, Musical Rhythmic, Intra Personal, Body Kinesthetic, Inter Personal and Naturalist. These intelligences were correlated with six academic performance scores: Amalgam Class II, Composite, Crown & …
Investigating Examiner Consistency In Criterion-Based Assessment Using Rasch Measurement, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Investigating Examiner Consistency In Criterion-Based Assessment Using Rasch Measurement, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim Abu Kasim N.H.
In the implementation of criterion-based assessment some disparities in the interpretation of the assessment criteria have been observed.Therefore it is essential that a standardization exercise be carried out to ensure equitable and fair assessment. Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate inter-examiner variability and examiners' internal consistency in applying a criterion-based assessment. Method: The subjects consisted of 9 full-time staff of the Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Malaya, 4 part-time staff and 2 postgraduate students. One buccally-approached and one palatally-approached Class III cavity preparation were assessed according to a set of criteria developed by the department. Both …