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Effect Of Naturally Derived Dentin Bio-Modifiers On Immediate And Long-Term Bond Strength Of Etch And Rinse Adhesive To Dentin, Mona El Lakany, Maha Niazy, Hamed Mohamed

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To investigate the effect of 10% Proanthocyanidin (PA) rich grape seedextract (GSE) and cardanol oil applied for 60s on immediate and long-term shearbond strength (SBS) of etch and rinse to dentin. Materials and methods: The occlusalsurfaces of forty two samples were ground to expose flat superficial dentin surfaces.The samples were divided into 3 groups; Group A1 (control group) without any pretreatment,Group A2 (10 % GSE), Group A3 (cardanol). Pre-treatments were appliedfor 60s and then washed away for 30s. Each group was further randomly subdividedinto two groups (n=7) according to the storage time (immediate 24 hours) and (longtermsix months period). …

Correlation Between Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Using Custom-Made Newly Developed Software Program As A Guide For Accurate Diagnosis Of Periodontal Diseases, Eman Hassan, Naglaa El-Kilani, Halaa Hazza

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: to correlate between clinical and radiographic findings using custom– made newly developed software program that guide clinicians, for accurate diagnosis. This is based on clinical and radiographic data from 3D volumetric rendering of cone beam computed tomography. This has been done based on the new classification of periodontal diseases (of 2018). Materials and methods: A randomized clinical study was performed on hundred and fifty patients with periodontal diseases of both gender with age range (30-60) years old. Periodontal clinical parameters were taken. Radiographic analysis using CBCT and 3D volumetric rendering was done. Results: There is a moderate positive correlation …

Oral Health Considerations For Aging Patients Living With Hiv/Aids, Madeleine Daily Dds, Susan Liu Dds, Yuna Park Dds, Mph, Ms, Emily Byington Msw, Ivette Estrada Ma, Mphil, Sunil Wadhwa Dds, Carol Kunzel Phd

The New York State Dental Journal

People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) have an increased life expectancy due to advances in antiretroviral therapy. In 1996, the life expectancy for a 20-year old living with HIV was 39-years old; today, it is >70-years old. As life expectancy increases, PLWH are burdened with age-associated comorbidities. This paper reviews the interaction between aging and HIV and how it affects social, physical, and oral health issues. The shift in demographics presents new challenges for clinicians in how to identify, address, and manage these complex manifestations. This review summarizes how to approach HIV-related changes when providing care as a dental clinician.

Running For Political Office: These Dentists Did . . . How About You? Insights From Two Dentist-Legislators, W. Erick Rupprecht Dds, Lynn Aronoff

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The Michigan Dental Association encourages members to seek political office. Why? Having a member dentist hold an elected office improves the profession's visibility and builds relationships with other elected officials and community leaders who can support dentistry's goals. A dentist-legislator becomes a resource with their legislative colleagues when they debate health policy, regulations, and business initiatives. Having member dentists on the inside provides receptive ears when the Association advocates for the profession's needs and priorities.

To give insight into what public service by a dentist looks like, the Journal interviewed two colleagues who have made that commitment, State Representative Steven …

A Dentist's Role In The Delivery Of Culturally Competent Oral Health Care To Transgender Patients, Laura Rhein Dds, Benjamin Solomowitz Dmd, Michael Mand Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

The importance of delivering patient-centered care is understood by professionals across all healthcare fields. But to deliver such patient-centered care involves understanding various patient populations, especially marginalized populations. Rendering non-biased, non-prejudicial care to marginalized populations is irrefutably critical. To do so, it requires understanding the specific needs of these at-risk populations to deliver high quality patient-centered care. The transgender community is one marginalized population that faces inequities in healthcare. This article seeks to examine current literature to reveal such inequities that the transgender population encounters in dental care and to explore the dentist’s role in the delivery of culturally competent …

Innovations In Implant Therapy, Catherine Monchik, Isis Marsh

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Dental Care During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Patient Perceptions Of Barriers To Dental Care, Covid-19 Safety Precautions, And Administration Of The Covid-19 Vaccine At The Dental Office, Brunilda Lugo, Sheri Denslow, Jill Fromewick, Scott Davis, Katherine Jowers, J. Amadeo Valdez

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Dental Health Center sought to learn how COVID-19 affected dental care attainment and patient perceptions of appropriate safety measures, as well as their acceptance of the dental office as a site for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey of dental patients was performed to inquire about barriers to care, safety precautions, including COVID-19 testing, and the acceptability of vaccination for COVID-19 in the dental office. All adult patients of the MAHEC Dental Health Center with an email address on file and a clinic visit in the past year were randomized for …

Use Of Mouthguards In Sports: Friend Or Foe When It Comes To Oral Health?, Jacob Daniel Gardner, Claudia Freitas

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Chlorhexidine On Nanoleakage And Bond Durability Of Two Adhesives To Dentin: An In Vitro Study, Rowayda Anwar Eltarawy, Essam Naguib, Ahmed Z. Elhoshy, Sara H. Younis

Future Dental Journal

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of chlorhexidine (CHX) on nanoleakage (NL) and dentin bond durability of two adhesives after water storage.

Materials and Methods: Thirty-six extracted molars were divided into three groups and their buccal surfaces were reduced to expose flat dentin surfaces. In group 1 Single Bond Universal Adhesive (SBU) was used, in group 2 Peak universal Bond (PUB) was applied while in group 3 Chlorhexidine Gluconate Disinfecting Solution followed by Single Bond Universal Adhesive (CHX+SBU) was used. Application of resin composite restorations was performed in all three groups. For each bonding procedure, …

Assessing Faculty Preference Regarding Online Tools For Assessment In Medical Education: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Center Study, Zarreen Raza, Samira Adnan, Sanaa Ahmed, Zahid Memon, Saad Saleem, Ziyad Sanaullah

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: E-assessment is a novel practice in developing countries; hence it is essential to determine the online platforms and tools preferred by health sciences education faculty for online assessment. The purpose of this study was to assess the preference of faculty in medical and dental education regarding the online tools for e-assessment of undergraduate students. Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted from June until August 2020 on the faculty of medical and dental undergraduate programs of private and public sector institutes across Karachi, with a sample size of 152. Data was collected through convenience sampling using a validated questionnaire …

Effect Of Repeated Heat-Pressing On Marginal And Internal Fit Of Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramic Crowns After Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue, Esraa R. Albatrawy, Rania A. Amin, Roqaia Alassar

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of repeated heat-pressing on marginal and internal fit of lithium disilicate glass ceramic crowns. Materials and Methods: A freshly extracted caries free human maxillary 1st premolar was prepared according to standardized preparation for all-ceramic crown restoration. The preparation was duplicated to produce thirty epoxy resin dies. The resin dies were divided into three groups (n=10) according to the number of heat-pressings of IPS e.max Press (Shade A2, LT) used for crowns construction. Group 1: Crowns constructed from freshly pressed ingots, Group 2: Crowns constructed from leftover repressed buttons for 1st time, and Group 3: Crowns …

Effect Of Different Biomimetic Materials On White Spot Lesions In Enamel (A Split-Mouth Clinical Trial), Eptesam A. Elbegawy, Maha A. Niazy, Asmaa Y. Harhash

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To assess the remineralizing effect and clinical effectiveness of different biomimetic materials (Zinc carbonate hydroxyapatite microparticles (Zn CHA), bioactive glass nanoparticles (BAG) and Poly-amido amine (PAMAM)) on white spot lesions in enamel (WSLs). Materials and Methods: A number of 84 teeth (21 patients) were assigned into 3 groups of 28 teeth (7 patients) in accordance to the time of assessment (immediately B1, after one-month B2 and after two months B3). According to the tested material; every patient had a split mouth (four quadrants). Zn CHA was used in the first group A1, BAG was used in the second group …

Effectiveness Of Two Dental Educational Programs On The Oral Hygiene Status Among A Group Of Visually Impaired Children, Reham Y. Anwer, Magda A. El-Malt, Sara N. Hashem

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of Audio and Audio-Tactile Performance (ATP) educational programs on oral hygiene status among a group of visually impaired children by Oral Hygiene Index Simplified(OHI-S) and assess the effectiveness of this programs in improving their oral hygiene knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) and their satisfaction toward oral health via questionnaire before and after the programs. Subjects and methods: A total of 86 visually impaired children ranging from (6-12) years were divided into two groups. (Group I):45 children who received the Audio method educational program. (Group II):41 children who received the Audio Tactile Performance method. The oral …

Effect Of Repeated Heat-Pressing On Color And Translucency Of Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramic Crowns, Aya Y. Saber, Rania A. Amin, Roqaia M. Alassar

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of repeated heat-pressing and thermomechanical fatigue on color and translucency of lithium disilicate glass ceramic crowns. Materials and Methods: A freshly extracted human maxillary right 1st premolar was prepared according to standardized preparation for all-ceramic crown restoration. The preparation was duplicated to produce thirty epoxy resin dies. The resin dies were divided into three groups (n=10), according to the number of heat-pressings of IPS e.max Press used for crowns construction. Group 1: Control group using freshly pressed ingots, Group 2: Repressed 1 using leftover repressed buttons for 1st time, and Group 3: Repressed 2 using …

The Effect Of Remin Pro And Mi Paste Plus On Induced Demineralized Enamel In Primary Molars, Wesam Alattar, Mohammed Mostafa, Sara Hashem

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate the remineralization potential of (Remin pro) nano hydroxy apatite (in comparison with MI paste plus, (Casein PhosphoPeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Fluoride) on demineralized enamel in human primary teeth. Materials and Methods: 44 primary extracted or exfoliated human primary molars teeth were equally divided into 2 groups (Group A, Group B). (Group A) including 22 primary teeth were treated with professional toothpaste (MI past plus). (Group B) including 22 primary teeth were treated with professional toothpaste (Remin Pro). Scanning electron microscope (SEM) readings and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis were carried at premineralization. The samples were subjected to the …

Influence Of Ascorbic Acid On Shear-Bond Strength At Tooth Restoration Interface After Immediate Bleaching Procedures, Labib Elsebaey, Maha Elhousiny, Mohamed Wakwak

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study evaluated the effect of ascorbic acid on shear bond strength at tooth restoration interface after immediate bleaching procedures. Materials and Methods: Sixty freshly extracted human premolars were used. Teeth were divided into two main groups (A& B) according to the application mode of the adhesive system (n=30). Group A: self-etch mode, Group B: Etch-and-rinse mode. Each group was subdivided into three subgroups (1,2,3) according to ascorbic acid application (n=10). Data were collected, tabulated, and statistically evaluated. Results: The immediately bonded specimens after the bleaching procedure showed the statistically lowest mean shear bond strength values. These results were …

Clinical, Radiographic And Microbiological Evaluation Of Different Obturating Materials In Pulpectomy Of Primary Molars, Selwan Elsherbeny, Samy Al-Bauomy, Mohamad Hassan

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: to assess the use of Zinc oxide and Eugenol, Endoflas and Plant flavonoid (hesperidin) as obturating materials in pulpectomy of primary molars by using clinical, radiographical and microbiological evaluation. Material and Methods:(In vivo study) a number of 90 primary teeth indicated for pulpectomy were divided equally into three groups according to the root canal obturating material. Group I (30 teeth) (control group) obturated with Zinc oxide and Eugenol material. Group II (30 teeth) obturated with Endoflas material. Group III (30 teeth) obturated with hesperidin extract and Zinc oxide material. A periapical radiograph was taken for each treated molar immediately …

Accuracy And Reliability Of Landmarks Identification Using Ultra Low Dose Cbct: An In-Vitro Study, Nora Al Abbady, Nouran Seifeldin

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of ultra-low dose (ULD) CBCT in orthodontic landmark identification compared with standard dose CBCT on reconstructed lateral and posteroanterior views. Materials and Methods: 10 dry human skulls were scanned twice; once with standard CBCT standard radiation dose, and with ULD CBCT protocol operated at 90 kVp, 7.1 mA, 4.5 sec and 400µm voxel size. From each scan, a lateral and a posteroanterior cephalogram were reconstructed, and 33 landmarks were identified on them by 2 experts. All measurements were then repeated after 2 weeks for intra-observer reliability. Results: There …

Clinical Evaluation Of Conventional Maxillary Heat-Cured Acrylic Single Denture Versus Peek: A Crossover Study Of Retention, Fatma El-Waseef, Heba Abozaed

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This clinical study aimed to evaluate the retention quality of conventional heat-cured poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) compared to Poly Ether-Ether Ketone (PEEK) maxillary single dentures. Materials and Methods: Ten participants were eligible having completely edentulous maxillary arches opposed by class I Kennedy mandibular arches. Every patient received two maxillary single dentures fabricated by two different materials and techniques utilizing a crossover design. Each patient was provided with a single maxillary conventional PMMA denture fabricated by the conventional technique (group I) and a PEEK single maxillary denture fabricated by CAD /CAM technique (group II). The force-meter was implemented to measure …

The Effect Of Psychological Stress On Periodontal Disease During Covid-19 Virus Threat: Relation To Salivary Prostaglandin (Pge2), Samah Helmy, Hamdy Nassar, Omnia Ahmed

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The current study aimed to evaluate the impact of the stress on the periodontium and its clinical features present in the oral cavity, also to measure the PGE2 present in saliva and its effect on the periodontal disease. Subjects and Methods: A total number of thirty health care providers were involved in the study. They were passing through heavy physiological issues during theCOVID-19 pandemic threats. The study consisted of three phases. First phase the clinical periodontal evaluation which included assessment of Gingival index (GI), probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL).Second phase the psychological stress was assessed via …