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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Clinical Assessment Of Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix In Treatment Of Gingival Recession: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study, Wessam Shehabeldin, Hamdy Nassar, Mai Attia, Reham Aggour
Clinical Assessment Of Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix In Treatment Of Gingival Recession: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study, Wessam Shehabeldin, Hamdy Nassar, Mai Attia, Reham Aggour
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: to measure platelet rich fibrin matrix PRFM in enhancing root coverage of Miller class I and II gingival recession clinically by coronally advanced flap. Materials and Methods: Eighteen healthy patients were randomly splitted for three groups: group I (Test group): five patients treated using Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM) membrane and coronally advanced flap, group II (Positive Control group): fivepatients treated by collagen membrane and coronally advanced flapand group III (Negative control group):five patients treated only using coronally advanced flap. Recession width(RW), recession depth(RD), and probing pocket depth (PPD)were evaluated at baseline,three months and six months respectively. Results: In …
Using Mri And Nasopharyngeal Endoscopy For Assessment Of Soft Palate Following Cleft Palate Surgical Repair Using Two Surgical Techniques, Maiada Awadd, Susan Hassan, Hatem Al Ahmady, Ahmed Mohamed
Using Mri And Nasopharyngeal Endoscopy For Assessment Of Soft Palate Following Cleft Palate Surgical Repair Using Two Surgical Techniques, Maiada Awadd, Susan Hassan, Hatem Al Ahmady, Ahmed Mohamed
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: to compare and assess the results obtained by using 2 different surgical techniques that utilize two stage palatoplasty to repair the palate, Furlow’s technique and intravelar veloplasty. Material and Methods: This study was performed on 14 patients suffering from cleft palate, patients were divided into 2 groups, in group I Furlow’s technique was used in palatal repair, in group II IVVP technique was used in palatal repair. All cases were selected from the Outpatient Clinic of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University for Girls. Results: Postoperative results of the MRI showed that the velum and the length of …
Role Of Expression Ki-67 In Diagnosis Of Oral Cancer, Amani Mohamed, Osama El-Shall, Naglaa El-Kilani
Role Of Expression Ki-67 In Diagnosis Of Oral Cancer, Amani Mohamed, Osama El-Shall, Naglaa El-Kilani
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The study was designed to assess the effect of Ki-67 on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) with the correlation of biomarker level and grades of OSCC. Material and methods: 26 samples (life biopsies) were inspected in this study, 20 of them are OSCC and 6 are normal. The specimens were processed by the routine histological procedure to prepare them for histopathological and immuno-histochemical examinations. Antibodies expression with anti-Ki-67 antibody was evaluated using image analysis for area percentage with the Leica Q550 image analyzer computer system. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA test. Results: Histopathological examination of oral squamous cell …
Reliability Of Different Mandibular Radio Morphometric Indices In Prediction Of Osteoporosis And Osteopenia, Fatma Youssif, Osama Elshall
Reliability Of Different Mandibular Radio Morphometric Indices In Prediction Of Osteoporosis And Osteopenia, Fatma Youssif, Osama Elshall
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the value of quantitative and qualitative mandibular radio morphometric indices, as recorded from panoramic imaging, in prediction and diagnosis of osteoporosis and osteopenia. Materials and methods: Forty postmenopausal women their age between 45 and 65 years previously diagnosed as having osteoporosis as confirmed by DEXA scans were selected. DEXA and Orthopantomogram (OPG) were applied on all the patients. Panoramic mandibular index (PMI), Mental index (MI), gonial index (GI), and mandibular cortical index (MCI) were dignified and matched with the scores obtained from DEXA scan. Results: There was significant correlation between DEXA results with panoramic …
Evaluation Of Bio-Stimulatory Effect Of Low Intensity Laser On Platelet Rich Fibrin System And Bone Graft In Treatment Of Infra-Bony Defect, Soad Ebada, Hamdy Nassar, Naglaa Elkilani
Evaluation Of Bio-Stimulatory Effect Of Low Intensity Laser On Platelet Rich Fibrin System And Bone Graft In Treatment Of Infra-Bony Defect, Soad Ebada, Hamdy Nassar, Naglaa Elkilani
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The current clinical study was done to examine clinical and biochemical changes of Vascular Endothelial Growth factor (VEGF) biomarker present in (GCF) in response to LLLT combined with Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) & bovine xenograft to treat infra-bony defects. Material and methods: The current study was conducted on twenty (20) sites from ten (10) patients. A spilt-mouth design used, sites were randomly selected from each patient, into two groups: laser group; ten (10) sites received PRF system without irradiation, and control group; ten (10) sites received PRF system and it will be irradiated with low level laser. Clinical parameters …
Clinical Evaluation Of Hyaluronan Gel Alone Or In Combination With Platelet- Rich Fibrin (Prf) In Periodontal Regenerative Surgery, Marwa Mohamed, Mai Attia, Eatemad Shoreibah
Clinical Evaluation Of Hyaluronan Gel Alone Or In Combination With Platelet- Rich Fibrin (Prf) In Periodontal Regenerative Surgery, Marwa Mohamed, Mai Attia, Eatemad Shoreibah
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was conducted to determine clinical effect of local application of hyaluronan gel alone or with platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in intrabony defects. Material and Methods sixteen patients with chronic periodontitis with twenty intrabony defects (probing depth ≥ 5 m m) were included in this study. Following scaling and root planing and re-evaluation, defects were divided to mucoperiosteal flap with 0.8 percent of hyaluronan gel (test) or platelet rich fibrin (test) or combination of both (test) or mucoperiosteal flap only (control). Clinical attachment level (CAL), probing pocket depth -for short- ( PPD ), gingival index (GI) and plaque …
Evaluation Of Topical Application Of Nigella Sativa (Black Seeds) On Delayed Dental Implant, Zahraa Ahmed, Mai Attia, Aya Mahmoud, Eatemad Shoreibah
Evaluation Of Topical Application Of Nigella Sativa (Black Seeds) On Delayed Dental Implant, Zahraa Ahmed, Mai Attia, Aya Mahmoud, Eatemad Shoreibah
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of topically applied Nigella Sativa (Black Seeds) on osseointegration of delayed dental implant in an effort to improve outcomes of dental implants. Subjects and Methods: The current study was performed on twelve (12) healthy patients that were divided randomly into two groups: Group 1 (Test group) included six (6) patients with delayed implant insertion with the topical use of nigella sativa; Group 2 (Control group) included six (6) patients with delayed implant insertion without the use of nigella sativa.Results: A non-statistically significant difference was recorded in clinical parameters after three …
Effect Of Adjunctive Use Of Propolis Gel With Non Surgical Treatment In Management Of Chronic Periodontitis, Alaa Shohdy, Abeer Gawish, Mai Attia, Dina Osman
Effect Of Adjunctive Use Of Propolis Gel With Non Surgical Treatment In Management Of Chronic Periodontitis, Alaa Shohdy, Abeer Gawish, Mai Attia, Dina Osman
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The goal of this study was to evaluate the clinical effect of propolis gel associated with non surgical therapy in the management of chronic periodontitis. Subjects and Methods: Thirty chronic periodontitis patients were selected in this study with probing depth not less than 5 mm in each site. Patients randomly divided into three groups ten subjects on each. Patients in Group1 were treated with scaling and root planning and local delivery of propolis gel with chitosan polymer. Patients in group 2 were treated with non surgical therapy and propolis gel with polyox polymer. Patients in group 3 were treated …
Minimal Invasive Computer Assisted Dental Reconstruction Of Atrophic Maxilla By Zygomatic Implants Combined With Conventional Implants, Ahmed Basyoni, Susan Hassan, Nahed Adly
Minimal Invasive Computer Assisted Dental Reconstruction Of Atrophic Maxilla By Zygomatic Implants Combined With Conventional Implants, Ahmed Basyoni, Susan Hassan, Nahed Adly
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate and apply a minimal invasive approach for reconstruction of atrophic maxilla using computer-guided implant surgery by zygomatic implants combined with conventional implants. Material and methods: 10 patients with severely atrophic edentulous upper arch were included in this study, each patient had 2 conventional implants placed in the anterior maxilla, and 2 zygomatic implants on either sides placed in the zygomatic bone. In all patients a computer guided approach using a computer guided stent was used for drilling the conventional and zygomatic implants. All patients followed a clinical and radiographic follow up …
Stem Cells And Their Potential Effect On Irradiated Submandibular Salivary Glands In Mice, Seham Hallool, Mona Farid, Samah Mehanny, Hanan Abdel Hamid
Stem Cells And Their Potential Effect On Irradiated Submandibular Salivary Glands In Mice, Seham Hallool, Mona Farid, Samah Mehanny, Hanan Abdel Hamid
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: the objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of BM-MSCs on irradiated submandibular salivary glands in mice and to determine at which stage post-irradiation the cells should be transplanted. Materials and methods: 58 adult male mice were used, 10 for preparation of PKH-26-labeled BM-MSCs and the remaining 48 mice were divided into: control group (GӀ) consisted of 6 mice without radiation and experimental groups consisted of 42 irradiated mice irradiated with a single dose of 15Gy. They were randomly divided into three groups: GӀӀ (+ve control): 18 irradiated not treated mice and two treated groups each …
Evaluation Of Resistin Levels In Gingival Crevicular Fluid Of Patients With Periodontitis And Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus After Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy And Subantimicrobial Dosage Of Doxycycline, Reem Abdu Shehab, Eatemad Shoriebah, Mai Mansour
Evaluation Of Resistin Levels In Gingival Crevicular Fluid Of Patients With Periodontitis And Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus After Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy And Subantimicrobial Dosage Of Doxycycline, Reem Abdu Shehab, Eatemad Shoriebah, Mai Mansour
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Aim:This study was designed to evaluate the resistin levels in GCF of patients with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) after non-surgical periodontal therapy and subantimicrobial dosage doxycycline(SDD).Subjects & Methods:Thirty periodontal sites within 24 patients with age ranged between(24-51) years old were selected for this study.Total of 30 periodontal sites were randomly divided into three groups;each group included ten periodontal sites:(group I):systemically healthy periodontitis patients who were received scaling and root planning (SRP),(group II):periodontitis patients with T2DM who were received SRP, and(group III):periodontitis patients with T2DM who were received SRP and SDD 20mg twice/day. All patients were examined with clinical …
Freshly Isolated Versus Culture Expanded Bone Marrow Stem Cells In Healing Of Bony Defects In Dogs, Rasha Al-Dahshan, Hatem Al-Ahmady, Ashraf Abu-Seida
Freshly Isolated Versus Culture Expanded Bone Marrow Stem Cells In Healing Of Bony Defects In Dogs, Rasha Al-Dahshan, Hatem Al-Ahmady, Ashraf Abu-Seida
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose this study was conducted between 2011 and 2017 at the faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cairo University and aimed to histologically and radiologically compare the efficiency of freshly isolated bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (F-BMMSC) versus culture expanded bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (E-BMMSC) when added to the mixture of autologous platelet rich fibrin (PRF), collagen with nano-hydroxyapatite in healing of critical bony mandibular defects in mandibular site in dogs. Material and methods 12 healthy adult Mongrel dogs were used in this study and bilateral rectangular full thickness mandibular inferior border critical bone defects (15X10 mm) just before the angle …
Bio-Modulation Effect Of Low Intensity Laser As An Adjunct To Mechanical Debridement Of Periodontitis, Reham Kabeel, Hamdy Nasaar, Naglaa Elkilani, Naglaa Elwakeel
Bio-Modulation Effect Of Low Intensity Laser As An Adjunct To Mechanical Debridement Of Periodontitis, Reham Kabeel, Hamdy Nasaar, Naglaa Elkilani, Naglaa Elwakeel
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The present study was conducted to evaluate the clinical, osteocalcine biomarker and radiographic effect of biomodulaion effect of low intensity laser as an adjunct to mechanical debridement in the treatment of chronic periodontitis.Material and methods: This study was conducted on twelve (24) healthy patients that were randomly divided into two groups: Group A (control group) twelve (12) patients with one stage mechanical debridement without the use of the low intensity laser as an adjunctive treatment; Group B (Test group) twelve (12) patients with three stage treatment high level laser decontamination, mechanical debridement with the use of bio modulation six …
Flapless Ridge Splitting Technique With Platelet Rich Fibrin For Immediate Implant Placement In Atrophic Alveolar Ridge, Reham Abdelsalam, Susan Hassan, Nahed Abdelmoniem
Flapless Ridge Splitting Technique With Platelet Rich Fibrin For Immediate Implant Placement In Atrophic Alveolar Ridge, Reham Abdelsalam, Susan Hassan, Nahed Abdelmoniem
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
AbstractPurpose: this study was conducted between 2016 and 2019 at the faculty of dentistry Al-Azhar University Girls branch aimed to improve alveolar ridge dimensions for immediate Implant placement in cases with atrophic alveolar ridge. Material and methods: six patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected from the out-patient clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University (Girl's Branch). Fabrication of two computer guided stents used to guide flapless ridge splitting using piezoelectric device . After ridge splitting, all patients had simultaneous implant and PRF placement followed by clinically and radiographically over a period of 6 months. …
Piezoelectric Device Versus Conventional Rotary Instruments In Implant Site Preparation (Comparative Clinical Study), Hind Sallam, Ghada Khalifa, Fatma Khalifa
Piezoelectric Device Versus Conventional Rotary Instruments In Implant Site Preparation (Comparative Clinical Study), Hind Sallam, Ghada Khalifa, Fatma Khalifa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate and compare the efficiency of piezoelectric device for implant site preparation clinically and radiographically. Materials and methods: The study included 12 patients divided into two groups. The group A received implants prepared with the conventional drills (CDs), while, group B, the piezoelectric devices (PEDs) were used. The stability of implant was measured, immediately, at 2 months, and 4 months after the implant insertion. Also, the drilling time was recorded. While, the Marginal bone loss (MBL) and Bone mineral density (BMD) were recorded immediately, at 3, and 6 months after implant insertion. Results: Group …