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Patient Satisfaction With Complete Denture Constructed Using Modified Windows Impression Technique With Custom Dual Tray For Hypermobile Maxillary Residual Ridge, Aisha Z. Mostafa, Noha H. El-Shaheed

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: Patient satisfaction for the complete denture constructed by using two impression techniques was assessed. A custom dual tray was used as a modification of window impression technique versus the conventional impression technique.Subjects and methods: Ten completely edentulous patients with anterior hypermobile tissues were included in this study, using a non-randomized cross-over study design. The aim of the study was to evaluate patient satisfaction with two maxillary complete dentures constructed for each patient, one using the windows impression approach with a custom-made dual tray and the other using the conventional impression technique with a custom single tray. The time interval …

Evaluation Of Sealing Ability Of Totalfill Versus Proroot Mta In Furcal Perforations In Permanent Molars Using Scanning Electron Microscope (Sem), Noha El Najdi, Mohamed Mostafa, Eman Mohamed

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: to evaluate the sealing ability of Totalfill® versus ProRoot MTA in furcal perforations in permanent molars using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Materials and Methods: Thirty permanent molars were placed in 5% sodium hypochlorite solution and washed with tap water. Access cavities were made using round bur in highspeed handpiece. Perforations were made in the middle of the pulpal floor using size 4 round bur. The teeth were divided into two groups according to the material used to seal the perforation; Group I: ProRoot MTA and Group II: Totalfill®. The materials were left to set then the samples were sectioned …

Evaluation Of The Antibacterial Effect Of Grape Seed Extract On Streptococcus Mutans In Children, Samar Farrag, Mohamed Mostafa, Eman Mohamed

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of grape seed extract on streptococcus mutans in children Materials and methods: Forty children were selected for this study with ages ranged from (7-12). The participants were divided into two equal classes at random; A& B (n= 20). Participants were asked to rinse with 15 ml of either grape seed extract or 0.125% CHX mouthwashes (in group A & B respectively) twice daily (after breakfast and dinner) for 60 seconds and not to rinse with water thereafter. Saliva samples were collected at 0 (baseline) (S1), after 2 days (S2) and after a week (S3). All …

The Influence Of Different Implant Abutment Sizes On Fracture Resistance Of Two Monolithic Ceramic Crown Systems, Enaam Abdel-Rahman, Sahar Abdel-Aziz, Zainab El Sharkawy

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: to study the effect of different implant abutment sizes on fracture resistance of two ceramic monolithic crown systems. Material and Methods: Research Ethics committee approval of faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls was obtained (REC18-065). Forty (40) Titanium implant supported abutments were fabricated and divided into2 groups (n=20 each) according to abutment diameter; Group (1): implant abutment diameter 4mm and Group (2): implant supported abutment diameter 4.5mm. Samples of each group were divided into 2 sub-groups (n=10 each) according to type of monolithic ceramic crowns. Subgroup(A): zirconia ceramic crowns, Subgroup(B): vita suprinity crowns. All crowns were cemented to implant …

Effect Of Irradiation With 980-Nm Diode Laser On The Microhardness Of Young And Old Root Canal Dentin After Treatment With Chemical Solutions, Bessan Ghazy, Mervat Fawzy, Heba Abdelkafy

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of diode laser-980nm on microhardness of young and old canal dentin after treatment with NaOCl, NaOCl/EDTA and distilled water solutions. Material and Methods Forty-eight single rooted premolars were divided into three groups according to the chemical solutions used (16 each) (8 for young teeth <30 years old and 8 for old teeth >50 years old). Group I: irrigated with 5ml of 2.6% NaOCl activated with diode laser, group II: irrigated with 5ml of 2.6% NaOCl without laser activation followed by 5ml of 17% EDTA activated with diode laser and group III: irrigated with 5ml of distilled water …

Evaluation Of Local Versus Intravenous Administration Of Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells On Regeneration Of Oral Epithelium Of Chemotherapy Treated Rats, Esraa Ibrahim, Heba Adawy, Nawal Lasheen, Mena Abd Allah

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of local and intravenous administration of adipose tissue-derived stem cells on the regeneration of oral epithelium in chemotherapy-treated rats. Material and Methods: 48 adult male albino rats were used in this study throughout the experimental period (2 weeks). 12 rats were left as negative controls (G I) and the remaining experimental 36 rats were treated with 5-fluorouracil (chemotherapeutic agent) in a dose of 50 mg/kg/dose to induce oral mucositis. Moreover, acetic acid was injected in the buccal mucosa to produce ulcers and then the rats were subdivided into three subgroups, (G II) …

Possible Ameliorative Impact Of Curcumin On Regressive Changes Induced By Diabetes On Parotid Glands Of Albino Rats, Menatalla Elhindawy, Islam Ateia, Samah Ezzat

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has deleterious effect on various body organs especially salivary glands. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic effect of curcumin on parotid salivary glands in diabetic rats. Material andmethods: Fifty-six adult male albino rats weighting 150-200 g were selected and divided into two equal groups n= 28 rats each. Diabetes was induced in both groups I (Diabetic) & II (Diabetic & curcumin) with a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) at a dose of 55 mg/kg. After 2 weeks of diabetes confirmation; rats of group II received 200 mg\kg of curcumin orally once daily. …

Comparison Between Two Computer Designed Custom Made Miniplates For The Treatment Of Mandibular Angle Fractures, Aya Ahmed, Susan Hassan, Fatma Mohamed, Usama El Dakrory

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of mandibular angle fractures (MAF), which were managed with two different computer designed custom made miniplates. Materials and Methods: Eight patients complaining of MAF were included in this study and divided into two equal groups. In group 1, the MAF were fixed with regular design custom made miniplates that were adapted at the superior border of external oblique ridge. Patients in group 2 received custom made miniplates with one straight section adapted to the superior border of external oblique ridge and two lateral extensions adapted to the buccal cortex; proximal and distal …

Efficacy Of Aloe Vera In Treatment Of Experimentally Induced Oral Lichenoid Reaction, Hind Mohmed, Mai Attia, Lobna Abd-Alaziz, Aya Dawaba, Noura Bakr

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: the present study was conducted to compare the efficacy of herbal treatment using Aloe Vera in induced lichenoid reaction versus topical steroids. Materials and methods: thirty-six rats were divided into four groups: 1stgroup control normal group with no induced oral lesions, 2ndgroup (Negative control group) with induced oral lesions but no treatment was used, 3rdgroup (Positive control group) treated with triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% paste, in the 4thgroup(Aloe vera group) treated with topical Aloe vera gel, rats in the 3rd and 4th groups are treated topically for 15 days, samples were taken from the buccal mucosa after the end of …

Effect Of Lavender Oil On Anxiety Level In A Group Of Egyptian Children, Yasmein Abd-Elgawad, Mohamed Mostafa, Salam El-Araby

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of lavender oil on anxiety level in a group of Egyptian children. Subjects and Methods: A total number of 32 Egyptian children were included in this study. Children ages ranged from 4 to 7 years old in a good physical condition. Children were randomly distributed into two groups A & B each of 16 children. In children of experimental group B (using Lavender oil) each participant was instructed to inhale cotton with pure lavender oil for one minute before dental anesthesia. In control group (A) (children injected with dental anesthesia directly …

Effect Of Two Designs Of Extracoronal Attachments On Supporting Structures In Kennedy Class Ii Mandibular Partial Denture, Menna A. Mohamed, Shereen M. Kabeel, Dina M. Kholief

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare between the effects of using two different designs of extra coronal precision attachments on supporting structures of the abutment teeth in unilateral free end saddle partial denture. Material and Methods: Ten Kennedy class II partially edentulous patients with the last second premolar which is lasting abutment tooth were selected. The patients were divided into two groups (each group five patients), group I; patients were received unilateral partial denture retained by OT unilateral extra coronal attachment, group II; patients were received partial denture retained by OT cap extra coronal attachment with bilateral …

Effects Of Some Types Of Smoking On The Outcome Of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy Of Periodontitis Patients., Nouran Abdelmaged, Osama El-Shall, Zienab Farid

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: The aim of the current study was to compare and contrast the effects of various smoking types. This study focused on traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products compared with non-smokers on the outcome of non-surgical treatment of moderate generalized periodontitis. Subjects and methods: The present study included a total of sixty (60) patients with moderate generalized chronic periodontitis. They were divided into four equivalent groups to be managed with non-surgical mechanical debridement. The clinical results of the study were evaluated using Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Pocket depth measurements, and Clinical attachment level. The clinical measurements were obtained …

Mda At Your Service: What Is The Recommendation Regarding Prescribing Clindamycin?, Eric Tye Dds, Angela Kanazeh Ms, Cmp

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The MDA at Your Service Column addresses member resources available from the MDA. This month presents guidance in prescribing practices, particularly regarding clindamycin. Clindamycin’s association with an increased risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, has increased. The report highlights how to access an ADA clinical guideline, its preference for azithromycin over clindamycin, and the warning associated with prescribing clindamycin. Further reference is available in the August 2020 MDA Journal article "Antibiotic Guidelines for Dentistry: Who, When, What, Why and How to Prescribe,” by Elaine Bailey, PharmD, and Marie Fluent, DDS. Additional member resources discussed in this …

Assessing The Compliance Of Dental Clinicians Towards Regulatory Infection Control Guidelines Using A Newly Developed Survey Tool: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study In India, Pragati Kaurani, Kavita Batra, Himangini Rathore Hooja, N. Gopi Chander, Anamitra Bhowmick, Suraj Arora, Suheel Manzoor Baba, Shafait Ullah Khateeb, Anshad M. Abdulla, Vishakha Grover, Priyanka Saluja

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Adherence to the dental practice regulatory guidelines instituted during the COVID- 19 pandemic is essential to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 strains. Given the lack of a valid and reliable survey tool to assess the adherence to dental practice guidelines, this study aims to develop, validate, and test a survey tool on a pilot sample of dental clinicians practicing in India. A survey tool was developed/validated through a sequential phasic approach: Phase Ideveloping survey using conceptual and literature framework; Phase II: ascertaining its validity and reliability; Phase III: pilot testing; and Phase IV: assessing construct validity by exploratory factor analysis …

Fraud, Hipaa And Telehealth, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm

The New York State Dental Journal

Techonology is a wonderful thing, but it introduces all kinds of new considerations concerning the safe and legal conducft of the dental practice.

10-Minute Ebd: Does Articaine Compared To Lidocaine Result In A Higher Risk Of Paresthesia?, Ben Balevi Dds, Msc

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This Evidence-Based Dentistry column examines whether articaine, when compared to lidocaine, increases the risk of paresthesia in adults undergoing dental block anesthesia. After conducting a comprehensive literature search, the evidence suggests that 4% articaine may enhance the probability of achieving profound block anesthesia, with a very low risk of paresthesia, comparable to other dental local anesthetics. Considering this evidence in conjunction with the patient's preferences and values is crucial when making clinical decisions.

Don't Let The Technology Tail Wag The Clinical Judgment Dog, Chester Gary Dds, Jd

The New York State Dental Journal

Misuse of artificial intelligence will threaten dentists' professional autonomy and erode public trust in the dentist-patient relationship.

N Y State Dent J August-September 2022

The New York State Dental Journal

In the August-September 2022 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Maxillary Sinus Foreign Body From an Unusual Source: Provisional Prosthesis Material
• Antihypertensive Drug-induced Orofacial Angioedema: Case Reports
• An Overview of Maxillofacial Rehabilitation for the General Dentist

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Comparisons Of Microleakage And Scanning Electron Microscope Sem Analyzes Of The Use Of Different Pulp Coverage Materials, Yasemin Yavuz, Sedef Kotanli, Mehmet Sinan Doğan, Kemal Doğan

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The aim of this study was to compare three different pulp coverage materials with calcium silicate content considering microleakage in the cavity floor and evaluate the gaps with a stereomicroscope and scanning electron microscope SEM.

Methods: A total of 40 human molar teeth were used in this study, and class V (4 mm mesio-distal × 3 mm gingivo-occlusal × 3 mm depth) cavities were prepared. The samples were divided into four groups (N = 10), including NeoPutty(Nusmile), Biodentin (Septodont), and TheraCal PT (Bisco). All groups were restored using Single Bond Universal adhesive and Filtek Z250 (3M ESPE). …

Fractal Analysis Of Subchondral Cyst At Mandibular Condyle Detected On Panoramic Radiograph In A Group Of Thai Population, Aloysius Putut Wijanarko, Preeyaporn Srimawong, Suchaya Pornprasertsuk-Damrongsri, Apirum Janhom

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze subchondral cyst on the mandibular condyle using fractal dimension (FD) measurement on a panoramic radiograph. Methods: This retrospective study examined 15 patients aged 24 to 75 years who had undergone panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography on both sides of the mandibular condyles, between January 2013 and November 2017, in the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic, Dental Hospital, Mahidol University. These 15 patients, all of whom had a subchondral cyst on one side of the mandibular condyle, constituted both the study and control groups: the 15 affected sides constituted the study group, …