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Evaluation Of The Clinical Performance Of Reinforced Glass Ionomer Restorations And Influence Of Heat Application On Their Shear Bond Strength And Microleakage, Nessma Mahmoud, Maha Niazy, Mohamed Elyasaky
Evaluation Of The Clinical Performance Of Reinforced Glass Ionomer Restorations And Influence Of Heat Application On Their Shear Bond Strength And Microleakage, Nessma Mahmoud, Maha Niazy, Mohamed Elyasaky
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study evaluated and compared between effect of heat application on the shear bond strength and microleakage of class I reinforced glass ionomer restorations (EquiaFil Fort, Zirconomer and Resin modified glass ionomer Fuji II LC). Meanwhile, the clinical performance of such materials was assessed. Materials and Methods: Ninety caries free first and second permanent molars were divided into three groups of (30 each) according to the type of the Glass Ionomer Cements used. Each group was further subdivided into three subgroups of (10 each): B1 for no heat application, B2 for 20 sec heat application and B3 for 60 …
The Influence Of Placement Technique And Composite Type On The Proximal Contact In Class Ii Resin Restorations, Radwa Dabbagh, Mohammed Elyasaky, Doaa Elsharkawy
The Influence Of Placement Technique And Composite Type On The Proximal Contact In Class Ii Resin Restorations, Radwa Dabbagh, Mohammed Elyasaky, Doaa Elsharkawy
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate the influence of the placement technique and type of composite resin on the restoration of proximal contact in class II resin composite restorations in comparison to amalgam restoration. Materials and methods: 100 standardized mesiooclusual (MO) cavities were prepared in 100 artificial mandibular first molars used in the study grouped into four groups according to type of restorations; (co): amalgam restorations (10 specimens),( C1): flowable composite (nanohybrid Z350) (30 specimens),( C2): conventional / regular composite (nanohybrid Z250) (30 specimens), (C3): packable composite (microhybrid P60) (30 specimens).The composite restoration groups were further divided into three groups 10 specimens each …
Potential Effect Of Carbimazole On Parotid Acini Of Albino Rats, Esraa Hassan, Heba Adawy, Amany Rabea
Potential Effect Of Carbimazole On Parotid Acini Of Albino Rats, Esraa Hassan, Heba Adawy, Amany Rabea
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed to study the effect of carbimazole on parotid acini. Materials and Methods: 20 adult albino rats were selected and divided into two groups: control group (GI) consisted of 10 rats received distilled water by intra-gastric intubation for 6 weeks and carbimazole group (GII) in which 10 rats received carbimazole dissolved in distilled water with a dose (1.35mg/kg bodyweight/once/day) by intra-gastric intubation for 6 weeks. Results: GI illustrated normal histological features of acini. Serous acini were apparently normal in size with pyramidal shaped cells with pyramidal shaped cells of apparently normal height surrounding narrow lumen with basally …
The Effect Of Ph Cycling On Surface Microhardness And Fluoride Release Of Two Modified Nanoclay Glass Ionomer Restorations In Class V Cavities, Monaliza Abdelaziz, Maha Niazy, Hebaallah Taher
The Effect Of Ph Cycling On Surface Microhardness And Fluoride Release Of Two Modified Nanoclay Glass Ionomer Restorations In Class V Cavities, Monaliza Abdelaziz, Maha Niazy, Hebaallah Taher
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To assess the effect of pH cycling on surface microhardness and fluoride release of two modified nanoclay glass ionomer restorations (in vitro). Materials and Methods: A total of 180 permanent human caries free premolars were used. Class V were prepared on facial surfaces of the teeth. They were classified according to type of glass ionomer used for restoration of the cavities into three groups (60 teeth each); conventional glass ionomer medifill (A1), Dellite 43 modified glass ionomer (A2), and Dellite LVF modified glass ionomer (A3). Each group was moreover subdivided into three subgroups (20 teeth each) relative to the …
Effect Of Xp-Endo Finisher On Microbial Root Canal Flora After Using Single-File Or Multiple-File Rotary Systems, Hebatallah Fath-Allah, Wael Kamel, Mohsen Nour El Din
Effect Of Xp-Endo Finisher On Microbial Root Canal Flora After Using Single-File Or Multiple-File Rotary Systems, Hebatallah Fath-Allah, Wael Kamel, Mohsen Nour El Din
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This In vivo study was directed to compare and evaluate the bacterial count before and after preparing the root canals with the following variables: Single and multiple file rotary systems and Finishing after preparation with and without Xp-endo finisher. Methods: A total of 40 patient requiring endodontic treatment of both sexes were enrolled for this study from the dental hospital of Nahda University in BaniSuef. Patients were fully informed about the study`s procedures, benefits and risks. They signed an informed consent. Patients were divided into two groups according to the rotary system used ProTaper universal and one shape (n=20) …
Clinical And Radiographic Assessment Of An Innovative Pulpotomy Technique Compared To Conventional In Primary Molars (Randomized Clinical Trial), Basma Kharbotly, Mervat Fawzy, Mohammed Mostafa, Latifa Abdelgawad
Clinical And Radiographic Assessment Of An Innovative Pulpotomy Technique Compared To Conventional In Primary Molars (Randomized Clinical Trial), Basma Kharbotly, Mervat Fawzy, Mohammed Mostafa, Latifa Abdelgawad
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to access post-operative clinical as well as radioghraphic success of Diode Laser / Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Diode Laser /Biodentine (BD) pulpotomy procedures in comparison to conventional technique using Formocresol /Zinc Oxide Eugenol (FC/ZOE) pulpotomy for human primary molars. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 lower primary molars that had deep carious lesion and need pulpotomy treatment from 66 healthy and cooperative patients, aged 4-6 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 …
Evaluation Of Serum Interleukin-10 And Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Levels As Predictors Of Glycemic Alteration In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Patients With Periodontitis, Ayman Elgawish, Hala Hazzaa, Eatemad Shoreibah
Evaluation Of Serum Interleukin-10 And Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Levels As Predictors Of Glycemic Alteration In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Patients With Periodontitis, Ayman Elgawish, Hala Hazzaa, Eatemad Shoreibah
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The present study was conducted to evaluate serum interleukin-10 and MMP-9 levels as predictors of glycemic alteration in type 2 Diabetic patients with periodontitis. Subjects and methods: This study was conducted on thirty (30) patients that were divided into two groups: Group 1 fifteen (15) patients with type 2 diabetes and periodontitis; Group 2 fifteen (15) patients with type 2 diabetes and c periodontitis receiving adjunctive treatment Omega-3 and aspirin. Elisa kit was used to evaluate the concentration of serum Mmp-9 and IL-10. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between (Group 1) and (Group 2) in the serum …
Evaluation Of The Adhesion Of Streptococcus Mutans To Different Orthodontic Arch Wires And The Effect Of Honey Mouth Wash On It, Alaa Eldriny, Samir Ibrahim, Fatma Abdel Samad, Haneya Ali
Evaluation Of The Adhesion Of Streptococcus Mutans To Different Orthodontic Arch Wires And The Effect Of Honey Mouth Wash On It, Alaa Eldriny, Samir Ibrahim, Fatma Abdel Samad, Haneya Ali
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To compare the adhesion of Streptococcus Mutans to different orthodontic arch wires and also to determine the role of honey as mouth wash during orthodontic treatment. Materials and methods: 21 female orthodontic patients their age ranges from18-23 were participated in this study. Nitinol and Stainless steel half arch wires were inserted separately on each half of maxillary arch (split mouth design) for 90 minute before using honey mouth wash, then for another 90 minute 3, 7, 14 and 30 days after using honey mouth wash 2 times per day. On each time, samples of wires which about 10 mm …
Effect Of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection On Healing Outcome In Secondary Cleft Lip Correction, Somaya Zakeer, Hatem Al.Ahmady, Nahed Adly, Ahmed Zidan, Ahmed Abd Alzeem
Effect Of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection On Healing Outcome In Secondary Cleft Lip Correction, Somaya Zakeer, Hatem Al.Ahmady, Nahed Adly, Ahmed Zidan, Ahmed Abd Alzeem
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of intraoperative mesenchymal stem cell injection on healing outcome in secondary cleft lip correction. Patients and Methods: A total of ten patients with secondary cleft lip deformities who needed secondary cleft lip repair were included in this study. The patients were divided equally into two groups: group I (study group) were subjected to secondary cleft lip repair with immediate intraoperative bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells injection (BM-MSCs), group Ⅱ (control group) who didn’t receive any type of injection neither during surgery nor after. The healing out come and scar progression were recorded …
Effect Of Bleaching On The Staining Susceptibility Of Enamel And Composite Resin (An In Vitro Study), Neama Ziada, Mohamed Al Yasaky, Doaa Elsharkawy
Effect Of Bleaching On The Staining Susceptibility Of Enamel And Composite Resin (An In Vitro Study), Neama Ziada, Mohamed Al Yasaky, Doaa Elsharkawy
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was aimed to asses the bleaching agent effect on the staining ability of enamel and composite resin. Methods: The overall number of samples was sixty; thirty enamel and thirty resin composite discs with thickness of 2 mm and lo mm were preformed from resin composite material (filtek Z25o), Each group of 30 specimens (enamel and composite) was divided into 2 groups according to the bleaching procedures, where the first group consisted of l0 specimens (n=l0) and was given symbol (Bl) which received no bleaching agent control group (stored in artificial saliva). The second group was given symbol …
Assessment Of Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes In Maxillary Protrusion Enhanced By Guided Piezoelectric Corticotomy With Bone Graft (Comparative Study), Shereen El Mahlawy, Samir Ibrahim, Ahmed Salama, Naglaa El-Kilani, Ghada Khalifa
Assessment Of Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes In Maxillary Protrusion Enhanced By Guided Piezoelectric Corticotomy With Bone Graft (Comparative Study), Shereen El Mahlawy, Samir Ibrahim, Ahmed Salama, Naglaa El-Kilani, Ghada Khalifa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed to compare orthodontic treatment outcomes in maxillary protrusion enhanced by piezoelectric Corticotomy with and without bone graft guided by 3D surgical template. Subjects and Methods: sample of 20 patients with age range (18-25) year-old allocated randomly into 2 groups, Group I: patients were treated with piezocision corticotomy without bone graft guided by surgical template. Group II: patients were treated with piezocision corticotomy with bone graft guided by surgical template. Treatment changes were evaluated for each group and compared between groups. Data were analyzed using Paired t-test for each group and Student t-test to compare between the …
Solubility And Sealing Ability Of Recently Introduced Biocearmic Root-End Filling Materials, Amira Moustafa, Inas Motawea, Rania Bayoumi
Solubility And Sealing Ability Of Recently Introduced Biocearmic Root-End Filling Materials, Amira Moustafa, Inas Motawea, Rania Bayoumi
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: the current study was conducted for evaluation of solubility and sealing ability of two recently introduced biocearmic root end filling materials (Bio MTA and Total Fill) in comparison to the gold standard Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA).Materials and Methods: Regarding solubility test a total of 15 disc specimens were fabricated from the three tested materials. The discs were then divided randomly into three equal groups (n=5) according to tested root end filling materials (Pro root MTA, Bio MTA, and Total Fill biocearmic). The solubility test was done according to ISO no 6786. The amount of residue weight from each specimen …
Effect Of Actilux - Activated Whitening Toothpaste And Marine Salts On Color Change And Microhardness Of Bovine Enamel, Mayada Sultan, Maha Niazy
Effect Of Actilux - Activated Whitening Toothpaste And Marine Salts On Color Change And Microhardness Of Bovine Enamel, Mayada Sultan, Maha Niazy
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate the effect of Actilux-activated whitening toothpaste and Marine salts powder on color change and microhardness of bovine enamel. Methods: Thirty intact bovine incisors were used in this study to produce enamel specimens. The specimens were randomly distributed into three groups (n= 10) according to the tested whitening agents as follows: Group I: BW; BlanX LED White Shock (Actilux-activated), Group II: MS; Marine salts whitening powder and Group III: CR; Crest regular fluoridated toothpaste. The specimens were stained using black tea solution for 5 days. Each specimen was brushed twice daily for 8 then 15 days. The color …
Assessment Of Root Changes And Bone Density Accompanying Different Methods Of Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement, Amany Ibrahim, Samir Ibrahim, Susan Hassan, Fatma Abd El-Samad, Mai Attia
Assessment Of Root Changes And Bone Density Accompanying Different Methods Of Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement, Amany Ibrahim, Samir Ibrahim, Susan Hassan, Fatma Abd El-Samad, Mai Attia
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was carried out to evaluate root surface changes and bone density accompanying two different methods of accelerated orthodontic tooth movement by Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Patients and methods: The present study was applied to twenty patients. With bimaxillary dento-alveolar protrusion or Angle Class II Division 1 malocclusion. The line of treatment was the extraction of the upper first bicuspids and then cuspid distalization. The patient’s sample was divided into two equal groups. In the group I, one side of the maxillary arch was chosen for treatment with peizocision, and in the group II, injectable platelet-rich fibrin …
Evaluation Of Root Length Accompanying Platelet Rich Plasma Injection As A Technique For Orthodontic Tooth Movement Acceleration. (A Comparative Study), Heba Seddik, Samir Ibrahim, Mai Attia
Evaluation Of Root Length Accompanying Platelet Rich Plasma Injection As A Technique For Orthodontic Tooth Movement Acceleration. (A Comparative Study), Heba Seddik, Samir Ibrahim, Mai Attia
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess root surface after platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection as a means for tooth movement acceleration. Materials and Methods: 10 female patients with age ranged between (14-19) years old were selected for this study. Total of 40 canine sites were divided into two groups; each group included 20 canines: (group I): 10 upper canines& 10 lower canines (right side – study side), (group II): 10 upper canine & 10 lower canines (left side – control side). All patients were examined to fulfill the inclusion criteria. Patients in each group underwent radiographic evaluation …
Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Of Ten Congenital Insensitivity To Pain With Anhidrosis Patients, Heba Gamal El Din, Naglaa El Kilani, Mostafa Mostafa, Inas Sayed, Samira Ismail, Eatemad Shoreibah
Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Of Ten Congenital Insensitivity To Pain With Anhidrosis Patients, Heba Gamal El Din, Naglaa El Kilani, Mostafa Mostafa, Inas Sayed, Samira Ismail, Eatemad Shoreibah
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was designed to introduce a standardized protocol for examination of congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis patients. And also report the oro-dental manifestations in these patients. Materials and methods: In the current study, Oro-facial clinical and sensory examinations, as well as radiographic examination for ten CIPA patients were performed. Results: The Oro-dental findings were mainly missing teeth and soft tissue injuries. Radiographic examination revealed multiple congenitally missing teeth. Conclusion: A standardized protocol with Oro-facial clinical and sensory examinations, pulp sensitivity tests and radiographic examination should be considered as a primary diagnostic approach in patients with suspected Congenital …
Effect Of Different Resin Thickness On Some Physical Properties Of Sonic Fill Versus Bulk Fill Resin Composite, Omnia Nour, Maha Niazy, Sameh Nabih
Effect Of Different Resin Thickness On Some Physical Properties Of Sonic Fill Versus Bulk Fill Resin Composite, Omnia Nour, Maha Niazy, Sameh Nabih
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study evaluated the effect of resin thickness from both {Sonic Fill resin composite (SF)& Tetric N Ceram Bulk Fill resin composite (TNB)} on polymerization shrinkage strains, depth of cure and degree of conversion. Material and Methods: A total of 70 specimens were prepared and Polymerization shrinkage strains were measured by strain gauge foil connected to the computer software program which gave the results. Depth of cure (DOC) was measured by Vickers microhardness tester applying a 50g load through a Vickers indenter with a dwell time of 10s and expressed as mean of hardness ratio. Degree of conversion (DC%) …
Efficacy Of Different Surface Treatments On The Bond Strength Of Resin Cement To Zirconia Ceramic, Eman Elkallaf, Atef Ahmed, Eman Essam, Suad Hasan
Efficacy Of Different Surface Treatments On The Bond Strength Of Resin Cement To Zirconia Ceramic, Eman Elkallaf, Atef Ahmed, Eman Essam, Suad Hasan
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The plan for this study was to anatomise the effect of alternative surface treatments to enhance bonding to zirconia. Materials and Methods: forty discs of zirconia (Prettau,zircon zhan, Italy) were prepared using Isomet 4000 precision Saw then discs were divided into 5 groups. Group 1, control; Group2, zirconia discs were treated with50-mm Al2O3 particles; Group 3, zirconia discs were received hand grinding; Group 4, zirconia discs were treated by a CO2 laser and Group 5, zirconia discs were treated using ERYAG laser. Composite resin discs were constructed and cemented to zirconia samples with panavia cement. For the bond strength …
Treatment Of Gingival Recession By Coronally Advanced Flap With Platelet Rich Fibrin (Prf) Versus Chitosan Film, Amal Ebrahim, Olfat Shaker, Mai Attia, Aya Abdel Fatah, Eatemad Shoreibah
Treatment Of Gingival Recession By Coronally Advanced Flap With Platelet Rich Fibrin (Prf) Versus Chitosan Film, Amal Ebrahim, Olfat Shaker, Mai Attia, Aya Abdel Fatah, Eatemad Shoreibah
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The intent of the study was for clinical evaluation of management of solitary and numerous Miller’s Class I and Class II gingival recessions by coronally advanced flap combined with PRF or chitosan membrane. Materials and Methods: Randomized study included12 patients with age group ranging between 24-58years with solitary or numerous class I or II gingival recessions in upper and lower anterior teeth. Patients were divided into Group one: managed by coronally advanced flap (CAF) + (PRF).Group two: managed by coronally advanced flap (CAF) + chitosan membrane. Clinical attachment loss (CAL), Recession height (RH) and Recession width (RW) were measured …
Effect Of Abrasive Containing Whitening Dentifrices On Surface Characteristics And Color Stability Of Two Aesthetic Restorative Materials, Asmaa Ramadan, Mohamed Ali, Rania Bayoumi
Effect Of Abrasive Containing Whitening Dentifrices On Surface Characteristics And Color Stability Of Two Aesthetic Restorative Materials, Asmaa Ramadan, Mohamed Ali, Rania Bayoumi
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
surface characteristics and color Stability of two aesthetic restorative materials. Materials and Methods: A total of 180 specimen were prepared from two tested materials (Filtek Z350 resin composite and Equia forte glass ionomer with nano filled coat).The specimen were divided into three groups (n=60). Group 1: hydrated silica containing tooth paste Group 2: calcium carbonate containing tooth paste, Group 3: trisodium phosphate containing tooth paste, each group was subdivided into two subgroups according to number of brushing duration (1120, 2240) cycles (n=15).Each subgroup was further subdivided into three divisions according to the type of test performed (micro hardness, surface roughness, …
Antibacterial Effect Of Ginger, Green Tea And Pomegranate Versus Chlorhexidine Using Stevia And Sucrose Sugar, Hagar Abdel Tawab, Maha Niazy, Doaa El Elsharkawy
Antibacterial Effect Of Ginger, Green Tea And Pomegranate Versus Chlorhexidine Using Stevia And Sucrose Sugar, Hagar Abdel Tawab, Maha Niazy, Doaa El Elsharkawy
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate the antibacterial activity of three natural plant extracts (Ginger, Green tea and Pomegranate peel) versus Chlorhexidine using Sucrose and Stevia Sugar. Materials and Methods: extracts of the three natural materials were prepared where an aqueous extract of green tea was prepared by boiling, and pomegranate peel and ginger were extracted using ethyl alcohol. Carious dentin samples were obtained from carious permanent molars. Streptococcus mutans were isolated and identified. The extracts were compared to chlorohexidine using either no sugar, sucrose or stevia sugar. Antibacterial activity was assessed through the inhibition zone, bacterial count and metabolic activity. Ginger, pomegranate …
Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Of Piezocision Corticotomy With Bone Graft Guided By 3d-Surgical Template In Maxillary Protrusion (Comparative Study), Omneya Ahmed, Naglaa El Kilani, Samir Ibrahim, Ahmed Salama, Ghada Khalifa
Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Of Piezocision Corticotomy With Bone Graft Guided By 3d-Surgical Template In Maxillary Protrusion (Comparative Study), Omneya Ahmed, Naglaa El Kilani, Samir Ibrahim, Ahmed Salama, Ghada Khalifa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The intent of the study was to compare the periodontal and bony changes of piezocision corticotomy with bone graft guided by 3D-surgical template in maxillary protrusion versus non grafted one. Patients and Methods: Prospective study included 20 maxillary protrusive female patients with age group ranging between 20 and 50 years. Patients were divided in to group I: treated with piezocision corticotomy without bone graft guided by 3D surgical template. Group II: treated with piezocision corticotomy with bone graft guided by 3D surgical template. CBCT scan was performed of all the patients. Gingival index (GI), probing depth (PD) and CBCT …
Time Of Implant Placement In The Esthetic Zone: Does It Affect The Thickness Of The Labial Bone?, Hanaa Rabiae, Fatma Mohamed, Nahed Abd Elmoniem
Time Of Implant Placement In The Esthetic Zone: Does It Affect The Thickness Of The Labial Bone?, Hanaa Rabiae, Fatma Mohamed, Nahed Abd Elmoniem
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: to evaluate the labial bone thickness (LBT) in the esthetic zone of the maxilla after insertion of dental implants: immediately, 4-6 weeks, and 3 months after tooth extraction, by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Patients and methods: Fifteen cases, who had single non-restorable upper anterior tooth or an extracted tooth not exceeding 3 months, were involved in the study. The patients were divided equally into three groups. In group 1, implants were placed immediately after tooth extraction. In group 2, implants were inserted 4-6 weeks after extraction. In group 3, implants were inserted 3 months following tooth extraction. …
Evaluation Of Autogenous Bone Graft Around Dental Implant Alone Or Combined With Melatonin Gel: Randomized Control Trial, Lobna Abdelaziz, Hala Hazzaa, Naglaa Shawki
Evaluation Of Autogenous Bone Graft Around Dental Implant Alone Or Combined With Melatonin Gel: Randomized Control Trial, Lobna Abdelaziz, Hala Hazzaa, Naglaa Shawki
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of autogenous bone graft on the osseointegration of early loaded dental implant either alone or combined with Melatonin gel. Material and Methods: The study was including 10 patients with 20 numbers of sites and age range of 22-52 years. The study groups were designed in two groups, test group treated surgically with dental implant after application of autogenous bone graft mixed with (1.2mg) melatonin gel. Control group treated surgically with dental implant after application of autogenous bone graft alone. Results: Clinically, in both groups, there was change in gingival thickness …
Comparative Evaluation Of The Effect Of Various Storage Mediums On The Fracture Resistance Of Re-Attached Tooth Fragments: An Ex-Vivo Study, Princy Philomine, Ahmed Waly, Ramesh Venkatesan, Dhivya Pragadesh
Comparative Evaluation Of The Effect Of Various Storage Mediums On The Fracture Resistance Of Re-Attached Tooth Fragments: An Ex-Vivo Study, Princy Philomine, Ahmed Waly, Ramesh Venkatesan, Dhivya Pragadesh
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To comparatively evaluate the fracture resistance of re-attached tooth fragments stored in dry, saline, pasteurised bovine milk, egg white and coconut water for 24 hours. Material and Methods: 50 permanent maxillary central and lateral incisors were cut perpendicular to the long axis with a diamond disk. Immediately after fracturing, the fractured fragments were stored in appropriate storage medium for 24 hours and the remaining tooth structure along with blocks were stored again in distilled water until re-attachment. Each fragment was rinsed under distilled water for 5 seconds to remove any remaining storage media. The fragments were re-attached, thermocycled and …
Effect Of Different Anticollagenolytic Agents On Dentin Erosion Before And After Casein Phospho Peptides-Amorphous Calcium Fluoride Phosphate Application, Nourhan Moustafa, Maha Niazy, Essam Naguib, Rasha Afifi
Effect Of Different Anticollagenolytic Agents On Dentin Erosion Before And After Casein Phospho Peptides-Amorphous Calcium Fluoride Phosphate Application, Nourhan Moustafa, Maha Niazy, Essam Naguib, Rasha Afifi
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effect of two anticollagenolytic agents, chlorohexidine and Aloe vera on dentin microhardness and their effect as pretreatments on the remineralization potential of CPP-ACFP. Materials and Methods: For this study, 40 extracted sound human premolars were subjected to artificial erosion and randomly divided to two equal groups (20 premolars each) according to immersion in the tested anticollagenolytic agents (A); group (A1) Aloe vera and group (A2) Chlorhexidine. Each group was further subdivided into two equal subgroups (10 premolars each) according to microhardness measurement (B); group (B1): before CPP-ACFP application and group (B2): after CPP-ACFP …
Impact Of Ball And Magnetic Attachments And Inter-Implant Distance On Retention Of Mandibular Overdenture (An In Vitro Study), Neveen Abd El Rahim
Impact Of Ball And Magnetic Attachments And Inter-Implant Distance On Retention Of Mandibular Overdenture (An In Vitro Study), Neveen Abd El Rahim
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To evaluate the influence of the attachment type and inter-implant distance on the retention of 2-implant retained mandibular overdenture during 12 months of simulated function. Material and Methods: Three transparent acrylic resin casts simulating a completely edentulous mandible were fabricated. The retentive forces (N) of two implant-retained mandibular overdentures were estimated by a universal testing machine. Six groups were computed on three casts; two ball attachments with inter-implant distances (IIDs) 23mm were placed in the canine, 31mm were placed in the premolar and 40mm were placed in the first molar regions respectively and two magnetic attachments were placed on …
Effect Of Congenital Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment On Bacterial Colonization In Children, Wafik Saleh, Mohammed Hassan, Mostafa Abd El Ghany
Effect Of Congenital Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment On Bacterial Colonization In Children, Wafik Saleh, Mohammed Hassan, Mostafa Abd El Ghany
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose : To determine the effect of Inherited Cleft Lip and Palate Management on microbial migration in forked lip and palate (CLP) children. Material and methods: Fifteen forked lip and palate children and fifteen standard children (the control group), aged 3 months to 36 months were selected from the out clinic of Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University for Girls. Dribble samples were collected after the breakfast by inserting sterile cotton gauze in the entry from the jaws before and after construction of obturator. Results: The highest (mean±SD) value of log bacterial count (CFU/μl) was found in the cleft patients …
Evaluation Of Anchorage Loss During Canine Retraction Using Micro-Implant As Temporary Anchorage Device (A Split-Mouth Comparative Study), Nagwa Abou-Elmaaty, Samir Ibrahim, Maha Mohamed
Evaluation Of Anchorage Loss During Canine Retraction Using Micro-Implant As Temporary Anchorage Device (A Split-Mouth Comparative Study), Nagwa Abou-Elmaaty, Samir Ibrahim, Maha Mohamed
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: Anchorage control is considered a keystone for successful orthodontic treatment so this study was to compare and measure the amount of anchorage loss during canine retraction by using micro-implant as a temporary anchorage device. Material and methods: A sample of 10 patients with an age range from 13 to 18 years, requiring extraction of first premolars was selected for this study. A randomized split-mouth study design was used. A nickel titanium closed-coil spring was used for canine retraction on micro-implants placed distal to the upper first permanent molar. In the right side upper first permenant molar was tied back …
Effect Of Repeated Firings On The Color Change And Surface Roughness Of Two All-Ceramic Systems, Sherehan Mohamed, Atef Ahmed, Walaa Mekkawi
Effect Of Repeated Firings On The Color Change And Surface Roughness Of Two All-Ceramic Systems, Sherehan Mohamed, Atef Ahmed, Walaa Mekkawi
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of repeated firings on the color change and surface roughness of two all-ceramic systems. Materials and Methods: Forty disc shaped ceramic specimens ( 10 mm x 1 mm ) were fabricated from two commercially available all-ceramic system (IPS E.max press, Ivoclar-Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstien, Germany and zirconia Nacera Pearl, DOCERAM Medical Ceramics, Germany) (N=20). Color measurement of the specimens was made using Reflective spectrophotometer and surface roughness (Ra) was measured using USB digital profile guage, (Elcometer 224/2, Elcometer Instruments, Great Britain) after 1, 3, 5 and 7 repeated firing. Results: The mean color …