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Assessment Of Mandibular Cortical Bone Thickness For Miniscrew Placement In Relation To The Vertical Facial Patterns Using Cbct: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rima Daoui, Aly Osman

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: The need of more anchorage in the orthodontic daily practice has introduced the use of temporary anchorage devices (TADs). Cortical bone thickness has been one of the major factors on the success rate of the stability of TADs. Different vertical dimension patterns can be found among orthodontic patients with potentially variable cortical bone thickness.

Aim of the study: to assess the cortical bone thickness in the posterior region of the mandible in relation to different vertical facial patterns using Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to evaluate the progressive change in the thickness of cortical bone from 4,6 …

Effect Of Supportive Periodontal Therapy On Tooth Loss In Regular And Irregular Compliant Smokers And Non-Smokers: A Retrospective Cohort Study With A Follow-Up Up To 50 Years, Jean-Marie Megarbane, Roudy Khayat, Carole Chakar, Nadim Mokbel

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: The aim of this study is to compare retrospectively tooth loss (TL) rates in two cohorts, regular vs irregular compliant individuals, and smokers vs non-smokers, with a follow-up up to 50 years.

Methods: Chart data were collected from 192 patients undergoing supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) after non-surgical and/or surgical periodontal treatment for 10 - 50 (mean 24.89 ± 10.23) years. Patients were categorized as RC (attending regularly to their scheduled SPT with maximum delay of 6 months), and IC (patients missed at least one of the recall visits but continued to come on an irregular basis with …

Bioactivity And Ph Of Nano-White Mta Versus Neomta Plus® And Mta Angelus® As Root Repair Materials: An In Vitro Study, Rana Elkhashab, Abeer Mahran, Mahmoud Mohamed Badr, Ashraf Abu-Seida

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Objective: This study compared the bioactivity and pH of Nano-white mineral trioxide aggregate (NWMTA), Neo-mineral trioxide aggregate plus (NeoMTA Plus), and Mineral trioxide aggregate angelus (MTA-A) as root repair materials.

Methods: A total of 60 discs made from the three materials (20 discs each) were prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions. These discs were packed into plastic molds and allowed to set before testing. For bioactivity study, ten discs of each material were immersed in Hanks’ Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) for 28 days, and analyzed with scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX). Ten discs of each …

Clinical And Radiographic Evaluation Of Bone Remodeling Around Implants Placed In Horizontally Augmented Bone: A Pilot Study, Nadim El Khoury, Menassa Gabriel, Carole Chakar, Abdel Rahman Kassir, Nada Naaman

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: Marginal bone loss after implant placement is one of the most used criteria to assess the success of osseointegrated implants over time. The type of implant connection and implant surface type are reported to have an influence on bone remodeling around the placed implants. This study aimed to evaluate marginal bone loss around two implant systems with different connections and surfaces in horizontally augmented sites.

Methods: This randomized control pilot study included 8 implants placed in 3 patients who needed implant placement in previously horizontally grafted sites. The placed implants were divided into two groups: group 1 …

Is Cutaneous Profile Perception An Indicator Of Skeletal Class Iii Malformation Treatment Plan? A Cross-Sectional Study, Ibrahim Hatoum, Rania Nassar

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Background: The treatment choice in adults with skeletal class III malocclusion represents a challenging task for orthodontists, especially in borderline cases. With the growth spurt being surpassed, the clinician is left between two treatment options: orthodontic camouflage or orthognathic surgery. Around the years, many studies tried to uncover a guide model which enables practitioners to distinguish between skeletal class III that can be appropriately treated by orthodontics alone and those needing surgical intervention.

Aim: The aim of this study is to demonstrate the importance of cutaneous profile perception as a subjective decisive parameter in the treatment of borderline …

Impact Of Contracted Endodontic Access Cavity Designs On Root Canal Disinfection Using Diode Laser: An In-Vitro Study, Mohamed El-Tayeb, Mohamed Nabeel

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: New approaches for minimal invasive endodontic access cavity designs had been introduced for preserving the structural integrity of the offending tooth. Diode laser has been now widely used in root canal disinfection and showing highly promising results.

Aim: to evaluate the impact of contracted endodontic access cavity designs on root canal disinfection using diode laser.

Materials and Methods: Fifty-four intact freshly extracted human mandibular first molars were selected for the use in this study. Only the mesial roots of the selected samples were included in this study. Samples were randomly divided into three equal groups (n=18) according …

Orofacial Esthetic Scale (Oes) And Psychosocial Impact Of Dental Aesthetic Questionnaire (Pidaq): Development And Psychometric Properties Of Central Indian Version, Gunjan Taori, Amit Reche, Chinmayee Dahihandekar, Kaustubh Mantri, Neshant Rathi

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Background: Orofacial Esthetic Scale (OES) is used to test psychometric properties of Indian population and Indian version of Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetic Questionnaire (PIDAQ) for psychometric evaluation. The aim of this study is to develop Orofacial Esthetic Scale (OES) in Indian version, to test psychometric properties of individuals in the cultural environment in central India.

Materials and methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was done, where altogether 30 questions were asked to patients, their relatives and to dentists. 8 questions were related to Orofacial Esthetics Scale (OES) whereas 22 pertaining to Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetic …

Dentists And Hepatitis B Vaccination – An In Vivo National Study, Ghassan Yared, Aynaa Al Khatib, Wassim Al Manhal, Nathalie Yared, Ronald Younes

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: Hepatitis B continues to be a serious occupational concern for dental healthcare practitioners, with the possibility of transmission occurring during patient care practices. The incidence of hepatitis B amongst dentists, the factors raising their occupational risk, and the efficiency of vaccination programs in reducing this risk are all examined in this paper’s methodical evaluation of the body of prior research. This study addresses the important confluence of hepatitis B infection, occupational exposure, and vaccination status amongst dentists. In addition, it provides methods for improving the protection of dental professionals against hepatitis B infection by summarizing major findings and …

Aloe Vera In Dentistry: Current Status And Future Prospects, Ashraf Abu-Seida, Heba Seif

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

This review declares the chemical composition, pharmacological actions, clinical applications, adverse reactions and future prospects of Aloe vera (AV) in the field of dentistry. Literature pertinent to Aloe vera in dental practice was explored in databases like PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar. The relevant literature was reviewed and critically appraised in this review. Aloe vera is a miracle plant that has been applied as herbal therapy for thousands of years due to its multiple health benefits. In dental practice, AV has different applications and it attracts the attention of researchers due to its natural origin, low cytotoxicity, and various biological …

Nanoparticles In Dentistry: A Review, Pallavi Nambiar, Priyanka Paul Madhu, Amit Reche, Shambhavi Subodh Moharil

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Nanotechnology finds frequent application in everyday life, particularly in the field of medicine. Due to the capabilities of nanotechnology, examining and manipulating atoms, chemical bonds , and molecules between substances is a relatively straightforward task. When applied in the field of dentistry it is referred to as “nano dentistry”. Nanoparticles which are believed to possess superior efficacy, find significant usage in dentistry, primarily in the prevention and treatment of oral disorders, as well as the maintenance of good oral health and hygiene. Nanoparticles possess distinct characteristics such as their surface to volume ratio, antimicrobial activity, physical, mechanical and biological properties, …

Artificial Intelligence In Public Health Dentistry, Bhinika Wadher, Priyanka Paul Madhu, Abhinn Miglani, Janhavi Buldeo

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

The creation of the relevant technology must be driven by educational demands. Even so, the human factor must always be taken into consideration. Exciting new technology and potent cures will continue to be produced by scientific research. The capacity of a digital computer, computer-controlled robot to carry out actions closely identified with intelligent beings is known as artificial intelligence (AI). The evolution of AI has been clearly accelerating over the past ten years, and dentistry has not been an exception. Dental AI is important for diagnosing patients, storing patient data, and evaluating genetic information to improve patient treatment. This applies …

Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst – A Three-Dimensional Radiological Evaluation By Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Karthik Rajaram Mohan, Saramma Mathew Fenn, Ramachandra Reddy Venkatesha

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Calcifying odontogenic cysts is an odontogenic cyst that gives rise to painless swelling which expand and occasionally perforate bone. Most of them are between 2 to 4 cm in diameter. Approximately 75% occur in anterior canine-incisor region. The highest incidence of occurrence is between 10 and 29 years. Radiographically they appear as well-circumscribed, unilocular cystlike areas with scattered radiopacities which range from mere flecks to large masses. The related tooth usually gets displaced. Radiopaque flecks occur in radiographic features of some lesions which undergo osteolysis during their development. They occur as a result of dystrophic calcifications in long standing chronic …

Rehabilitation Of A Patient With Single Complete Tooth-Supported Overdenture Against The Unmodified Natural Dentition Using Functionally Generated Path Technique: A Case Report, Akanksha Shinde, Nilesh Bulbule, Varun Bhatt, Gayathri Balachandran, Amit Jagtap

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Meyer’s proposed chew-in technique also called functionally generated path (FGP) technique, is indicated for the restoration of an edentulous arch that is opposed by natural teeth as it does seem to provide the most accurate method of recording occlusal patterns, also help to minimize the effects of negative factors, and to overcome the deficiencies of articulators. As stated by Rudd and Morrow, this technique is especially suitable for tooth-supported complete dentures, due to inherent stability of tooth-supported record bases helps in recording jaw relationships accurately. Whenever a single complete denture is opposed by natural dentition, problems observed are abrasion of …

Effect Of Supportive Periodontal Therapy On Tooth Loss In Regular And Irregular Compliant Smokers And Non-Smokers: A Systematic Review, Roudy Khayat, Jean-Marie Megarbane, Abdel Rahman Kassir, Nadim Mokbel

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to analyze and compare tooth loss (TL) rates between regular and irregular compliant patients having different smoking habits.

Materials and Methods: Electronic and manual literature searches were conducted by one author in several databases, including Medline (PubMed), Embase, Google Scholar. A total of 156 publications were screened. Three reviewers analyzed the articles and extracted the data. A total of 33 studies met the inclusion criteria.

Results: A total of 30 articles were eligible for qualitative analysis, and only 3 for quantitative analysis. Compliance and smoking case definition as well as …

Assessment Of Caries Prevalence And Related Risk Factors Among A Group Of Lebanese Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case-Control Study, Ranim Bassam Kassab, Aly Osman, Ahmad Tarabaih

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Objectives: The study aimed to assess dental caries prevalence and its associated risk factors for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among different age groups.

Material and Methods: Forty-five children with autism aged between 3-16 years matched to 45 healthy children were selected. Children were recruited from autistic centers/schools in Saida, South Lebanon. Each child assessed for caries prevalence and risk factors using DMFT/dmft indices and the WHO standardized questionnaire. Student’s t-test, Pearson’s correlation test, and OneWay ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post hoc tests were used. Statistical significance was set at 95%.

Result: DMFT/dmft scores in non-ASD …

Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Assessment Of Radiographic Changes After Indirect Pulp Capping Using Diode Lasers And Silver Diamine Fluoride In Permanent Molars With Deep Carious Lesions: An In-Vivo Study, Mohamed El-Tayeb, Mohamed Nabeel

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Aim: To compare the preservation of pulp vitality by indirect pulp capping using Diode laser and Silver Diamine Flouride in management of deep carious lesions.

Methods: Thirty patients with an age range of 18-46 years were selected and randomly divided into 3 equal groups: Group 1 (Control group): indirect pulp capping was performed using Biodentine, Group 2: Diode laser with an output power of 0.5 watt was applied before Biodentine placement, and Group 3: Application of Silver Diamine Flouride followed by Biodentine. Pre-operative clinical assessment and radiographs were performed before intervention and then the patients received their treatment …

Designing Of Customized Devices In Orthodontics By Digital Imaging And Cad/Fem Modeling, Kaustubh Mantri, Priyanka Paul Madhu, Gunjan Taori, Nishant Rathi

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

In current decade, patient’s demand of minimal orthodontic treatment have encouraged the introduction of appliance that will be lighter, improved profile and better esthetics with regard to conventional orthodontic treatment. Considering aesthetic treatment options, removable clear aligner treatment got popular among patients since it allows clinician to deliver comprehensive orthodontic treatment while maintaining comfort of patient. The aligners should exert an adequate force in order to shift the tooth to a desirable position. But, in recent times, the relation of applied force and aligner property (eg. thickness) is inadequately witnessed. This article focuses on a patient-focused framework has been formulated …

Correlation Of The Initial Bone Height To The Middle Facial Height And The Maxillary Sinus Volume: A Retrospective Study, Mark Bou Chaaya, Gabriel Menassa, Nabil Ghosn, Joyce Nicolas, Nada Naaman

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

This study aims to measure and establish a correlation between the initial bone height (IBH) at the dentate posterior maxillary sextants to the middle facial height (MFH) and the maxillary sinus volume (SV). Thirty CBCTs split evenly between males and females were retrospectively selected and processed to measure the SV and the IBH from the first premolar to the second molar. A clinical measurement was performed on each patient to evaluate the MFH. A significant positive correlation was found between MFH and SV. No significant correlation was found between the IBH of the first premolar and the SV or MFH …

Evaluation Of Amnion Chorion Membrane For Socket Preservation After The Extraction Of Maxillary Single Rooted Teeth: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Karim Soussi, Nayer Aboelsaad, Ziad Aly

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the efficiency of using dehydrated de-epithelialized amnion chorion membrane (ddACM) on socket preservation in the anterior region, clinically and radiographically.

Methods: 26 unrestorable maxillary anterior or single rooted premolars, with buccal fenestration, were selected. The socket was filled with allograft material and covered with ddACM for the test group, and allograft material with a collagen membrane for the control group divided equally. Clinical parameters including gingival healing and tissue thickness was assessed. Volumetric bone change was measured 4 months later using a CBCT.

Results: Test group showed clinical …

Oral Health Of Completely Edentulous Patients During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Its Impact On Their Nutritional Status: A Pilot Study, Hayat Jaber, Elissa Haddad, Carole Abi Ghosn Yared, Jihad Fakhouri, Nada El Osta

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the WHO on May 2020, has forced governments around the world to adapt several restrictive measures causing difficulties of access to oral healthcare. In Lebanon, a lack of data on these difficulties and their consequences for completely edentulous people prompted the realization of a pilot study evaluating the impact of this pandemic on access to oral healthcare and on the oral health status, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and nutritional status of these individuals. The study was conducted at the Removable Prosthodontics Department of the Faculty of Dentistry at Saint-Joseph University of Beirut through …

Therapeutic Management Of A Case Of Chronic Myofacial Pain, Anissa Abdelkoui, Jihane Elaoud, Ahmed Abdedine, Nadia Merzouk

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Myofacial pain is a common form of temporomandibular disorders. It is manifested by a sensory, motor and autonomous symptoms caused by trigger points. These pains can significantly affect patients’ quality of life, when they persist. Several etiological factors have been implicated in the genesis of the myofacial pain: muscle overload, emotional tension, harmful postural habits, fatigue, and hypovitaminosis... The diagnosis of myofacial pain is based on a pertinent history and clinical examination. Several therapeutic options alone or in combination have proven their effectiveness. This article aims, through a clinical case, to focus on myofacial pain, possible therapeutics, by focusing on …

Factors Influencing The Decision To Initiate Orthodontic Treatment And The Choice Of Appliance Type In A Lebanese Sample During The Covid-19 Pandemic And The Economic Crisis. A Cross-Sectional Study., Liliane Alameh, Elie Khoury, Elie Amm

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Background: The spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to a major public health issue. This study aimed to assess the factors that influence the Lebanese people in undergoing an orthodontic treatment after the outbreak of COVID-19, as well as the factors that influence their choice of orthodontic appliance type. Methods: 489 Lebanese participants (199 men and 290 women) were invited to fill a questionnaire developed on Google Forms. Eligible participants were simply Lebanese people including those who immigrated during the crisis. Dentists, dental students and foreigners were excluded from the study. The link for the questionnaire was sent …

Prosthetic Management Of Interruptive Mandibular Defects, Saloua Hamzaoui, Mohamed Azhari, Hasnaa Rokhssi, Majid Sakout, Oussama Bentahar

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Mandibular substance loss is one of the most frequent acquired defects of the maxillofacial mass. Several etiologies have been described, the most frequent of which are tumours and traumas. The most commonly used prosthetic classification takes into consideration the bone continuity of the mandible, thus there are marginal defect mandibular substance preserving bone continuity and segmental defect with basal bone discontinuity. These bone defects lead to numerous functional complications (loss the dental occlusion, decreased chewing efficiency, lack of stalling during swallowing, phonatory disorder related to the change in the buccal resonance cavity) and aesthetic complications (facial asymmetry due to lateral …

Effect Of Impression Techniques On Soft Tissue Vertical Displacement In Removable Partial Denture. A Pilot Study, Christine Hanna, Nada El Osta, Jihad Fakhouri

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the vertical displacement of soft tissue during different impression procedures using various spacing of the custom tray, and to determine which impression technique would allow the minimal movement. Material and Methods: 21 partially edentulous subjects were selected and enrolled in the study. Each one of them was subjected to four different impression procedures: three alginate impressions with different spacing of the custom tray and one composed with different impression materials, then casts were constructed. Light-curing acrylic occlusal platform was constructed on the primary model and perforated in 10 different points. …

Dental Practice During Covid-19 Pandemic: Risks And Measures, Eman Kheir, Nada Hashim

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

In December 2019, the novel coronavirus was discovered for the first time in Wuhan, China. On the 9th of January 2020, following a fast progression of the infection, the World Health Organization announced the finding to be a novel coronavirus that was named SARS-CoV-2. Dentistry has a very special working environment that puts it on the top of the lists of hazardous professions. The inherent nature of dental procedures might represent a transmission path for the virus. The spread of the disease can be prevented by taking strict measures before, during and after each dental procedure. The aim of this …