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Evaluation Of The Antibacterial Effect Of Cinnamon Extract On Streptococcus Mutans, Doha Bersy, Mohammed Mostafa, Salam El-Araby
Evaluation Of The Antibacterial Effect Of Cinnamon Extract On Streptococcus Mutans, Doha Bersy, Mohammed Mostafa, Salam El-Araby
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To compare the effect of cinnamon extract mouthwash with chlorhexidine mouthwash on Streptococcus mutans counts in saliva of some children. Materials and methods: A total of 40 children from both sex were involved in the present study. Age of Children was between 6 and 12 years in a good physical condition. Children were distributed into 2 groups (A&B), each one consists of 20 children. Group A (Experimental group): each participant was given a new bottle of specific effective amount of cinnamon extract mouthwash (150ml) to be used. Group B (Control group): each participant was given a new bottle of …
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Fluoride Application On Periodontal Health During Orthodontic Treatment (A Clinical Study), Maha Seyam, Samir Ibrahim, Abeer Gawish, Mohamed Sherif
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Fluoride Application On Periodontal Health During Orthodontic Treatment (A Clinical Study), Maha Seyam, Samir Ibrahim, Abeer Gawish, Mohamed Sherif
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of different fluoride applications on periodontal health (clinical and microbiological) during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliance. Patients & Methods: The study groups were designed randomly into three equal groups using the same type of (fluoride-free) toothpaste. Group I used PERIOMED contains stannous fluoride mouthwash, group II used LISTERINE® contains sodium fluoride Mouthwash and the control group used distilled water. All patients were put onto the recall schedule at zero, 7th, 14 and 28 days. Samples were collected for detection of the interleukin-1 beta level, determination of reduction in microbial count …
Effect Of Two Occlusal Patterns Of Implant Retained Overdenture By Two Attachment Systems On The Electromyographic Activity, Marwa Mahmoud, Ahmed Shaban, Mai Attia, Mostafa Abdel-Ghany
Effect Of Two Occlusal Patterns Of Implant Retained Overdenture By Two Attachment Systems On The Electromyographic Activity, Marwa Mahmoud, Ahmed Shaban, Mai Attia, Mostafa Abdel-Ghany
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To assess the effect of two attachment systems ball and socket and locator attachments and two occlusal patterns; bilateral balanced and monoplane occlusion on the electromyographic activity of temporalis and masseter muscles in mandibular implant retained overdenture. Material and Methods: Twelve male completely edentulous patients were selected from the outpatient clinic, Prosthodontic department, Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University. The patients were divided into two different groups: Group I received the Locator attachment and Group II received ball and socket attachment. All patients in both groups were divided equally into two subgroups: In subgroup 1: Patients received …
Evaluation Of Coconut Oil Pulling Vs. Whitening Mouthwash As Home Teeth Whitening Methods, Shahad Rajab, Lujain Al-Hindi, Sahar Elmarsafy
Evaluation Of Coconut Oil Pulling Vs. Whitening Mouthwash As Home Teeth Whitening Methods, Shahad Rajab, Lujain Al-Hindi, Sahar Elmarsafy
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was aimed to evaluate whitening efficacy, tooth sensitivity, and soft tissue irritation of coconut oil pulling as a home whitening method compared to an over-the-counter whitening mouthwash. Material and Methods: A randomized controlled clinical study was done on 60 females at Umm Al-Qura University, Faculty of Dentistry. The participants were divided into two main groups (n=30), to test two whitening agents; Study Group “Coconut Oil Swish” and Control Group “Crest 3D White”. Color measurement was done using the VITA Easyshade® Advance device at three times; the baseline, after one week and after two weeks of whitening. Pain …
The Effect Of Liner Placement Under Bulk-Fill Resin Composite Restorations On Cuspal Deflection In Maxillary Premolar Teeth., Ahmed Bayoumi, Maha Niazy, Randa Hafez
The Effect Of Liner Placement Under Bulk-Fill Resin Composite Restorations On Cuspal Deflection In Maxillary Premolar Teeth., Ahmed Bayoumi, Maha Niazy, Randa Hafez
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study investigated the cuspal deflection in premolar teeth restored with different bulk-fill resin composites with or without using a liner. Materials and Methods: 60 extracted human upper premolar teeth were used. The samples in this study were divided into three main groups (20 samples for each) according to the materials used; Each group was subdivided into two subgroups according to presence of liner. Standardized large MOD cavities were prepared. The distance between two reference points on cusp tips was measured before the restoration using a universal microscope. Then the teeth were restored with different bulk-fill resin composites (Filtek …
Evaluation Of The Retention Of Two Different Retention Mechanisms (Nylon Caps And Retention Sil ) In Locators Retained Implant Mandibular Over-Denture. A Randomized Clinical Trial (Rct), Doaa Rostom, Nora Sheta
Evaluation Of The Retention Of Two Different Retention Mechanisms (Nylon Caps And Retention Sil ) In Locators Retained Implant Mandibular Over-Denture. A Randomized Clinical Trial (Rct), Doaa Rostom, Nora Sheta
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: to evaluate the retention of two different retention mechanisms (nylon caps and retention sil) in locators retained implant mandibular overdenture. Materials and methods: This randomized control trail was carried on twelve completely edentulous patients who received two mandibular implant in the cuspid region bilaterally with locators abutments. The patients were randomly divided into 2 equal groups at the time of implant loading. Group I: overdentures were pickup with conventional metal housing and nylon caps, Group II: overdentures were pickup with silicone housing retention sil, Forcemeter digital device was used to evaluate the retention of the 2 groups during the …
The Synergetic Effect Of Silver Diamine Fluoride With Potassium Iodide And Grape Seed Extract On Dentin Remineralization, Fatma Hussein, Sara N. Hashem, Safaa Elsayed
The Synergetic Effect Of Silver Diamine Fluoride With Potassium Iodide And Grape Seed Extract On Dentin Remineralization, Fatma Hussein, Sara N. Hashem, Safaa Elsayed
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the synergetic effect of using silver diamine fluoride containing potassium iodide and grape seed extract on dentin microhardness. Materials and Methods: Sixty freshly extracted human deciduous second molars were enrolled in this study. Sixty dentin discs were cut from the crown and were randomly divided into four groups according to the applied treatment after dentin demineralization, (15 samples each). In the first group, samples were received no treatment, only stored in artificial saliva (positive control), in the second group, samples were treated with silver diamine fluoride containing potassium iodide only, in the second …
Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Pharmacotherapy And Inter Occlusal Splint Therapy In Improving Myofascial Pain Disorder Syndrome, Eman Ashour, Fatma Khalifa, Ghada Khalifa
Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Pharmacotherapy And Inter Occlusal Splint Therapy In Improving Myofascial Pain Disorder Syndrome, Eman Ashour, Fatma Khalifa, Ghada Khalifa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The present study was carried out to evaluate and compare the clinical effect in a short term of three conservative treatment methods for myofascial pain disorder syndrome (MPD): pharmacotherapy, inter occlusal splint and low level laser therapy (LLLT). Subjects and Methods: The present study was applied on thirty (n=30) females patients which suffered from myofascial pain disorder syndrome (MPD).They were selected for this study with age ranged from 17-45 years. Patients were divided equally and randomly into three groups; Group I : were treated by LLLT, Group II were treated by oral appliance therapy and Group III were treated …
Evaluation Of 3d Printed Computer Assisted Patient’S Specific Scaffold Seeded By Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells In Mandibular Reconstruction, Wafaa Mohammed, Suzan Hassan, Hatem Alahmady, Wael Shawkat, Ahmad Abd Elazeem, Ibrahim Elsharabasy, Ismail Nazif
Evaluation Of 3d Printed Computer Assisted Patient’S Specific Scaffold Seeded By Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells In Mandibular Reconstruction, Wafaa Mohammed, Suzan Hassan, Hatem Alahmady, Wael Shawkat, Ahmad Abd Elazeem, Ibrahim Elsharabasy, Ismail Nazif
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was carried out to evaluate both clinically and radiographicly the use of 3D printed computer assisted patient’s specific scaffold seeded with ABMMCs in mandibular reconstruction. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted on eight patients who needed mandibular reconstruction. All patients in this study were subjected to mandibular reconstruction using 3D printed computer assisted patients specific scaffold using PLLA scaffold seeded with ABMMCs combined with osteoplastic materials of biological origin as Osteomatrix (LLC Konectbiopharm, Russia) which composed of natural collagen and hydroxyapatite with affinity-bound sulfated glycosaminoglycan (SGAG). All patients underwent preoperative cranial-maxillofacial CT scans, immediate postoperative …
Awareness, Perception And Behavior Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among A Group Of Egyptian Dental Students: A Cross Sectional Study, Eman Alaa, Mona Alaa
Awareness, Perception And Behavior Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among A Group Of Egyptian Dental Students: A Cross Sectional Study, Eman Alaa, Mona Alaa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To estimate awareness, perception and behavior regarding COVID 19 disease among a group of Egyptian dental students. Subjects and Methods: The study population consisted of a group of Egyptian fifth year dental students of Future University in Egypt. A specially designated questionnaire was sent to students in May this year. This questionnaire composed of a sequence of questions regarding students’ demographic information, students’ awareness of disease incubation period, symptoms, transmission modes of COVID 19 pandemic disease, infection and prevention control guidelines and measures for preventing COVID 19 and treatment of disease, the participants’ perception towards COVID 19 and lastly …
Oral Health Status Of Children Undergoing Hemodialysis And Kidney Transplantation In Mansoura City, Egypt, Nayera El-Saied, Salwa Awad, Tarek Abbas, Rasha Ramadan
Oral Health Status Of Children Undergoing Hemodialysis And Kidney Transplantation In Mansoura City, Egypt, Nayera El-Saied, Salwa Awad, Tarek Abbas, Rasha Ramadan
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: Evaluation of oral health status in children undergoing hemodialysis sessions and kidney transplantation and compared them with healthy children. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 250 children aged 6-18 years old (100 children undergoing hemodialysis, 50 children undergoing kidney transplantation and 100 healthy children as a control group). The oral health status was evaluated regarding to caries experience, gingivitis using PMA index, developmental defects using modified DDE index. Un-stimulated salivary flow rate and pH were also measured. Results: caries experience was significantly lower in both chronic kidney disease (CKD) groups compared to control group. Median PMA …
Surgery-First Approach Using Virtual Setup For The Treatment Of Dentoskeletal Deformities, Yara Qadry, Suzan Hassan, Fahmy Mobarak, Moustapha Abdelrahman
Surgery-First Approach Using Virtual Setup For The Treatment Of Dentoskeletal Deformities, Yara Qadry, Suzan Hassan, Fahmy Mobarak, Moustapha Abdelrahman
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: to evaluate the accuracy of Computer-Assisted Surgical Simulation (CASS) in the surgery-first treatment of Dentoskeletal Deformities. Materials and methods: Ten patients with different dentoskeletal deformities, were involved in this study. Preoperative clinical evaluation, photographs, study models, and 2D lateral cephalometry were adopted for orthodontic evaluation if the case is eligible for the surgery- first approach. MSCT (in DICOM format), and optical scanning of the study model (in STL format) were adopted and imported to MIMICS software for construction of virtual 3D composite model. The virtual surgical simulation was performed on the light of the preclinical evaluation and preoperative records, …
The Effect Of Stem Cells On The Rate Of Canine Retraction, Amal Alsagheer, Khaled Abdullah, Ahmed Abd Elazeem, Ahmed Salama
The Effect Of Stem Cells On The Rate Of Canine Retraction, Amal Alsagheer, Khaled Abdullah, Ahmed Abd Elazeem, Ahmed Salama
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was done to evaluate the effect of mandibular stem cells (MMSCs) on the rate of canine retraction. Materials and methods: The participants were twelve female patients with a bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion and age range from 15-21 (mean±SD 18.2 ±1.7). Bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) were injected to one side, either right or left, while the other side served as a control group. Both upper and lower canines were retracted. Canines retraction were done under 150 gm of force using a 9 mm nickel-titanium TAD closed-coil spring between miniscrew and power arm welded to canines’ bracket. Alginate impressions …
The Effect Of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Desensitizing Slurry Alone Or Combined With Calcium Phosphate On Dentin Permeability (An In Scanning Electron Microscope Study), Basant Abdel Samie, Mohamed Al-Yasaki, Nevin Gad
The Effect Of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Desensitizing Slurry Alone Or Combined With Calcium Phosphate On Dentin Permeability (An In Scanning Electron Microscope Study), Basant Abdel Samie, Mohamed Al-Yasaki, Nevin Gad
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: Determining the dentinal tubules occlusion and permeability of desensitized dentin after its treatment with (MSN) slurry alone or combined with calcium phosphate (Ca2po4@MSN)versus (NHAp) suspension. Materials and Methods: eighty sound posterior teeth were extracted for orthodontic purpose. Dentin disks of 1 mm thickness were cut perpendicular to the long axis of the teeth at level of 1 mm above the cemento-enamel junction. All samples were treated with 6% citric acid solution for 2 minutes to stimulate sensitive teeth. The samples were divided into four main groups (30 each) according to the material used either Ca+2and PO4@ MSN slurry, slurry …
Effect Of Using Boswellia Sacra Extract As Final Irrigant On Removal Of Smear Layer, Nehad Ahmad, Hemat Elsheikh, Maha Elhousiny
Effect Of Using Boswellia Sacra Extract As Final Irrigant On Removal Of Smear Layer, Nehad Ahmad, Hemat Elsheikh, Maha Elhousiny
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate the impact of 10% Boswellia sacra water extract (B. sacra) as a final irrigant on smear layer removal consequent to primary irrigation with 2.6% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). Material and Methods: Thirty-six palatal &distal roots from extracted maxillary & mandibular molars have being instrumented and categorized into 3 experimental groups depending on the final irrigant used: (12 samples each), Group I: irrigated with 10% B. sacra extract. Group II: irrigated with 17% EDTA. Group III: control group irrigated with sterile saline. Irrigation was performed with 5ml of test substances for 1 minute. Scanning electron microscopic analysis was performed …
The Remineralizing Potential Of Some Natural Materials Alone Or Combined With Zamzam Water On Demineralized Enamel, Reham Abdo, Maha Niazy, Nevin Gad
The Remineralizing Potential Of Some Natural Materials Alone Or Combined With Zamzam Water On Demineralized Enamel, Reham Abdo, Maha Niazy, Nevin Gad
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was designed to investigate the remineralizing potential of some natural materials (Honey, Whey extract, Zamzam water) versus synthetic product (fluoride tooth paste) on demineralized enamel. Materials and methods: A total of 40 premolars were extracted from 11-14 years old patients. Teeth were washed with distilled water to remove debris; and stored in distilled water contain 0.1% mg thymol. Forty samples were sectioned into two parts (buccal and lingual) then divided into four main groups (20 each) according to materials used; A1: Ginger & honey, A2:Whey extract, A3:Zamzam water & ginger and A4:Fluoride tooth paste. The four groups …
A Comparative Study For The Effectiveness Of Chemiluminescence And Toluidine Blue In The Early Detection Of Oral Cancers, Mosaad Khalifah
A Comparative Study For The Effectiveness Of Chemiluminescence And Toluidine Blue In The Early Detection Of Oral Cancers, Mosaad Khalifah
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed at comparing the efficacy of chemiluminescence and toluidine blue in detecting oral dysplasias and malignancies in at an early stage. Material and methods: A total of 26 patients who had potentially malignant lesions were included in the current study. All lesions were examined using Vizilite TM chemiluminescence followed by painting them with toluidine blue biostain. Then, all lesions were biopsied to be the gold standard for assessing both the chemiluminescence and the toluidine blue. Results: The current study showed low sensitivity, but high specificity and positive predictive value of TB (57.15%, 60%, and 85.71% respectively). On …
Effect Of Two Loading Protocols On Supporting Structures Of Symphyseal Implant Supported Mandibular Overdenture, Mai Abdel Fatah, Yasmeen Almahdy, Asmaa Ashour
Effect Of Two Loading Protocols On Supporting Structures Of Symphyseal Implant Supported Mandibular Overdenture, Mai Abdel Fatah, Yasmeen Almahdy, Asmaa Ashour
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate the influence of 2 different loading protocols on single implant supported overdentures, immediate and conventional protocols on the supporting structures regarding: The extent of resorption of peri-implant bone and clinical evaluation of peri-implant soft tissue. Material and Methods: ten completely edentulous patients was selected to receive single implant supported overdenture. They have been divided after the insertion of implant into two groups according to time of loading. Group I received ball and socket attachment and loaded after 3 months of surgical procedures, while Group II was loaded within 7 days from surgery. Then all patients were evaluated …
Patient Satisfaction, Retentive Characteristics And Masticatory Efficiency In Maxillary Single Denture Wearers With Different Denture Bases: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial, Neveen Abd El Rahim
Patient Satisfaction, Retentive Characteristics And Masticatory Efficiency In Maxillary Single Denture Wearers With Different Denture Bases: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial, Neveen Abd El Rahim
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate patient satisfaction, the retentive characteristics, and the masticatory efficiency in maxillary single denture wearers with 3 different denture bases. Material and Methods: 40 patients; 10 dentate (control group (GC)) and 30 completely edentulous maxillary ridges patients (43-56 years) were selected for this study. The maxillary completely edentulous patients were divided into 3 groups randomly; 10 patients each and received single dentures; Group I (GI) received conventional heat cured acrylic resin (AR) followed by thermoplastic acrylic resin (TAR) then thermoplastic nylon (TN) denture base (GI:AR/TAR/TN), (GII:TAR/TN/AR) and (GIII:TN/AR/TAR). Patient satisfaction, the retentive characteristics and the masticatory efficiency were …
Effect Of Simultaneous Vomerine Flap And Lip Repair On The Palatal Dimensions In Unilateral Complete Cleft Lip And Palate Patients, Nesma Abd El Fattah, Suzan Hassan, Emad Elsayed, Nahed Abd El Moniem
Effect Of Simultaneous Vomerine Flap And Lip Repair On The Palatal Dimensions In Unilateral Complete Cleft Lip And Palate Patients, Nesma Abd El Fattah, Suzan Hassan, Emad Elsayed, Nahed Abd El Moniem
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: to evaluate the effect of simultaneous vomerine flap and lip repair on the palatal dimensions in unilateral complete cleft lip and palate patients. Patients and Method: this study included 12 patients complaining of primary unilateral complete cleft lip and palate. They were classified randomly into two groups: Group I: included 6 cases, in which simultaneous cleft lip and hard palate repair was done using single layer vomerine flap. Group II: included 6 cases, in which separate repair of cleft lip and hard palate was done. Syndromic patients and patients with previous trial of repair were excluded. Results: showed reduction …