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Effect Of Different Preparation Depths For An Inlay-Retained Fixed Partial Denture On The Accuracy Of Different Intraoral Scanners: An In Vitro Study, Ahmed Sabet

Dentistry

Purpose: The aim was to evaluate the effect of different preparation depths for inlayretained fixed partial dentures on the accuracy of intraoral scanners. Materials and Methods: Tooth preparations for two inlay-retained fixed partial dentures were done and divided according to depth of the preparation. Group A: 2 mm pulpal floor depth, 3 mm gingival floor depth and Group B: 3 mm pulpal floor depth, 4mm gingival floor depth. The CEREC Omnicam 4.4.4, Omnicam 4.6.2. Trios3 and Medit i500 intraoral scanners were used in this study. Tooth preparations were scanned by each scanner 10 times. The STL files obtained from the …

Accuracy And Repeatability Of Different Intraoral Instruments On Shade Determination Compared To Visual Shade Selection, Ahmed Sabet

Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy and repeatability of intraoral instruments used for shade determination compared to visual shade selection (VSS). Materials and Methods: A total of 20 subjects and 10 observers, balanced by gender, participated in the study. Observers performed VSS of the upper right central incisor from each subject. Instrumental shade determination of the same teeth was performed using a spectrophotometer (Easyshade V) and intraoral scanners (CEREC Omnicam, Primescan, Trios 3 and Trios 4). Vita Classical shade nomenclature was used to record the shade designation for all instruments and VSS. The accuracy of the instruments was determined by comparing …

What Do Patients Use For Treating Their Oral Ulcers? And How Do These Treatments Affect Their Quality Of Life?, Enji Ahmed Mahmoud, Ayat Gamal Abdel-Nasser, Mai Zakaria, Sohair Gaafar

Dentistry

Objectives: Oral ulceration forms a major category of oral lesions. Due to its effect on the quality of life, the patients seek treatment using various substances. This study investigated the types of treatments used by a sample of patients having all types of oral ulcers and its positive and negative effects on the patients' lives. Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients having different types of oral ulcers. Participants provided information about their previous treatments, the source of recommendation of its use and side effects linked to them. They filled the oral health impact profile-14 questionnaire to report the change in …

Oral Mucormycosis In Post-Covid- 19 Patients: A Case Series, Enji Ahmed Mahmoud, Asmaa Abobakr, Radwa Raghib, Ayman El-Gawish, Dalia Galwash

Dentistry

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Locally Delivered Melatonin As An Adjunct To Nonsurgical Therapy On Gcf Antioxidant Capacity And Mmp-9 In Stage Ii Periodontitis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Enji Ahmed Mahmoud, Olfat Gamil Shaker, Nermin Youssif, Dalia Mohey-Eldien Ghalwash

Dentistry

Objectives. Periodontitis is characterized by inflammatory destruction of periodontal tissue, loss of attachment, and bone resorption. +e increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) is responsible for the oxidative damage occurring in periodontal tissues. Melatonin has important immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and powerful antioxidant functions. +e current study was carried out to evaluate the effect of topical melatonin gel as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Methods. +is splitmouth randomized controlled clinical trial was performed on 24 patients with grade II periodontitis. Two sites in each patient were randomly assigned; test sites were treated by nonsurgical therapy followed by intrapocket application of 5% …

Assessment The Propolis Effect Versus Calcium Hydroxide Effect As Intracanal Medications On Post-Operative Pain In Necrotic Teeth, Engy M. Kataia

Dentistry

Aim: to evaluate the postoperative pain of using Propolis versus Calcium hydrox- ide as intracanal medications on post-operative pain in necrotic teeth. Subjects and Methods: 40 patients requiring endodontic treatment for single rooted teeth were en- rolled in this analysis. The selected patients were separated into two groups with 20 pa- tients each; Group І: Propolis paste. Group II: Ca (OH)2 paste. The local anesthesia was administrated, and the working length determined by Root ZX apex locator, and then confirmed radiographically. The root canals were mechanically prepared in a crown- down approach using the “TF Adaptive” setting on Elements Motor. …

The Possible Protective Role Of Vitamin E On The Induced Silver Nanoparticles Toxicity On Filiform And Circumvallate Tongue Papillae Of Albino Rats Histological And Immunohistochemical Study, Nada Tarek Zaki, Mahmoud Al Ankily, Reham Magdy Amin, Ahmed Mahmoud Halawa

Dentistry

Recently Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used as in manufacturing of filters to purify drinking water, as a part of surgical prosthesis, splints, dental alloys and most importantly in the medical field as a bactericidal, fungicidal and as a therapeutic agent. Although these widely usage of AgNPs, can induce toxicity. to evaluate the protective role of vitamin Eon the induced silver nanoparticles toxicity on filiform and circumvallate tongue papillae of albino rats. twenty-eight male albino rats weighing 200-250 grams were divided into; the control and the experimental groups, which is subdivided into, subgroup I receiving AgNPs and subgroup II receiving …

Relation Of Oral Ulcers To Quality Of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study, Enji Ahmed, Ayat Gaml Abdelnasser, Mai Zakaria, Soheir Gafar

Dentistry

Oral ulcers affect many dental patients; impairing their lives physically, psychologically, and socially. Due to the absence of information about oral ulcers in our population, the authors undertook a pilot study to obtain a more complete picture of prevalence of oral ulcers, its probable risk factors and its burden on the quality of life. Materials and methods The authors performed a cross‑sectional study with 605 adult dental patients. All patients filled a questionnaire inquiring about the risk factors. An oral examination was performed to each participant to determine presence or absence of oral ulcers; and the type of the oral …

Radiographic Evaluation Of Bone And Mucosa Using Low-Dose Cbct With Radiopaque X-Resin Stent Versus Ct And Ridge Mapping: A Validity Study, Enji Ahmed, Nader Nabil Riskallah, Mushira Muhammed Dahaba, Eman Abdelaziz Ahmed

Dentistry

Aim: To compare the abilities of computed tomography (CT), cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) with X-resin and ridge mapping and to measure the thickness of bone and soft tissue during implant planning, which allows increasing the success criteria of implant placement. Materials and Methods: This validity study included a total of 96 samples chosen from 20 patients undergoing implant surgeries (mandible and maxilla) aged between 25 and 50 years. Measurements of bone and mucosa were done by using three techniques, which are the CT, CBCT with X-resin, and finally ridge mapping at 4 points that are 3, 4, 5, and …

Influence Of Blood Contamination On The Bond Strength And Biointeractivity Of Biodentine Used As Root-End Filling, Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Aim: To evaluate the influence of blood contamination on the bond strength and apatite forming ability of Biodentine used as root-end filling material. Methodology: Eighty (n = 80) extracted single-rooted, sound human maxillary anterior teeth were prepared and obturated. Then, the roots were resected, retrograde cavities were prepared and Biodentine was inserted as the root-end filling material. Teeth were then randomly divided into 2 equal groups (n = 40) according to the setting environment of Biodentine i.e., group A where setting took place in human blood and group B where setting took place in deionized water (control group). Teeth were …

Correlation Between Root Surface Strain And Apical Micro-Cracks Produced During Canal Preparation With Thermally Treated Single Or Multi-File Niti Systems, Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Aim: To determine the apical root surface strain (RSS) generated during shaping with thermally treated file NiTi systems, and its association with the development of apical microcracks. Methodology: Twenty extracted human mandibular molars with severely curved mesial roots having two separate canals were prepared using XP-Endo Shaper files (Group A: XPS in mesio-buccal canals) and Hyflex CM files (Group B: HCM in mesio-lingual canals). Pre-instrumentation images of apical surface of each root were obtained with Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM). Root surface strain (RSS) generated during canal preparation was measured as micro-strain (ìstrain) using electrical strain gauges fixed on apical …

Antibacterial Potential Of Nano-Particulate Intracanal Medications On A Mature E. Faecalis Biofilm In An Ex Vivo Model, Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Aim: To investigate and compare the antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of Chlorhexidine Digluconate functionalized Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles and silver Nanoparticles as intracanal medicaments on a mature E. faecalis biofilm model in root canals of extracted teeth. Methodology: Sixty-eight human maxillary central incisors were mechanically prepared, sterilized, infected with E. faecalis, and then incubated for 28 days under anaerobic conditions to develop a mature E. faecalis biofilm. Eight teeth were used to monitor biofilm formation and maturation over the incubation period with field emission scanning electron microscopy (Fe SEM), while the other 60 teeth were divided into two experimental groups (n=20) in …

Oral Conditions In Hepatitis C Virus‐Infected Egyptian Patients: A Case‐Control Study, Asmaa Ras, Eman Khalil

Dentistry

Introduction: One of the serious public health problems nowadays is the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Hepatitis C virus infection morbidity is associated with a diversity of extrahepatic disorders counting the oral cavity. Some of the oral manifestations are oral diseases like lichen planus and xerostomia and side effects of the virus therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the oral health status, of patients with and without virus C in a sample of the Egyptian population.
Methods: Data were collected from the Gastroenterology department at Benha University. The study was designed as a case-control study; …

Cyclic Fatigue Resistance Of Three Heat-Treated Nickel-Titanium Instruments At Simulated Body Temperature, Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cyclic fatigue resistance of three heat-Treated nickel-Titanium (NiTi) systems at simulated body temperature. Materials and Methods: Twelve instruments of similar apical diameter (#25) from three engine-driven NiTi instruments; WaveOne Gold (WOG), Hyflex EDM (HEDM), and M Pro system were tested for cyclic fatigue resistance at 37°C in simulated root canals with 60° angle of curvature and 5 mm curvature radius. All instruments were operated until fracture occurred. Mean and standard deviation of the time to fracture and fragment length were calculated, and statistical significance was set at 5%. The morphological …

Cad/Cam Milling Versus Rapid Prototyping Surgical Guide Techniques In Dental Implant Placement, Fardos N. Rizk Prof., Marwa Sabet Prof., Hebatallah Mohammed, Adham Elghamry

Dentistry

No abstract provided.

Accuracy, Sensitivity And Specificity Of Three Imaging Modalities In Detection Of Separated Intracanal Instruments, Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Aim: To compare the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of CBCT imaging and two dimensional periapical radiography in detection of separated intracanal endodontic instruments with and without root canal filling. Methodology: Eighty (n=80) extracted mandibular molars were randomly divided into four groups (n=20); control, fracture/non-filled, non-fracture/filled, and fracture/filled. Molars were placed in a mandible for imaging. Conventional 2D radiography using D-speed periapical film (SKYDENT, Slovak Republic), semidirect digital radiographs using Soredex Digora Optime system (DIGORAOptime, Soredex, Finland), and cone beam computed tomography using Gendex-GXDP 800 (GENDEX GXDP-800 Kavo, Germany) were acquired. An artifact reduction algorithm was applied. Images were evaluated by …

Preheating-Temperature Affects Nanoleakage And Degree Of Conversion Of Dual-Cured Adhesive/Resin-Composite, Sara Adel Botros, Farid Sabry El-Askary, Zainab Diaa Soliman, Dalia Ibrahim El-Korashy

Dentistry

No abstract provided.

Cleanliness Efficacy And Effect On Dentin Microhardness Of A Novel Plant Extract Irrigant, Maram E. Khallaf, Engy M. Kataia, Yousra Aly, Nada Omar, M. Abdullah Mohamed

Dentistry

Objective: This study was done to evaluate the effect of the prepared Moringa oleifera-based root canal irrigant compared to conventionally used irrigants on the microhardness of root dentin and smear layer removal.

Materials and methods: One hundred freshly extracted teeth with single root were divided into 5 groups according to the irrigant used: group 1, saline; group 2, Moringa oleifera; group 3, Moringa oleifera + chlorhexidine; group 4, chlorhexidine; and group 5, sodium hypochlorite. Root canal preparation was done using Protaper universal system till size F5 using one of the irrigants after each file. Fifty teeth were prepared to measure …

Prevalence Of Oral Lesions And Salivary Changes Among Renal Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis In A Sample Of Egyptian Population Cross- Sectional Study, Asmaa Khalil Ras, Eman Khalil Abd Al Hady, Radwa Ragheb Hussein, Nevine H. Kheir El Din

Dentistry

Chronic kidney failure (CRF) is becoming a major public health problem worldwide particularly in developed countries with a higher prevalence of the renal disease. Hemodialysis is the most widely used treatment of nephropathy. Both the disease and the treatment could influence the patient’s oral status as well as alterations in salivary flow and salivary pH. There are guidelines for oral health care in patients with systemic diseases; additionally, a significant improvement in the underlying systemic diseases has been reported following treatment of the associated oral lesions

Materials and Methods: 114 patients of each gender with age vary from 30 to …

The Effect Of Smoking On Clinical Presentation And Expression Of Tlr-2 And Cd34 In Oral Lichen Planus Patients: Clinical And Immunohistochemical Study, Enji Ahmed, Nermin Raouf Amin, Nermin Youssif

Dentistry

Background: Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease which is considered as a potential precancerous condition. Numerous studies have confirmed that inflammation is a strong risk factor for cancer development. Smoking is associated with potentially malignant disorders of the oral and oropharyngeal mucosa. The adverse consequences of smoking in various pathologies are mediated by its effects on the immune-inflammatory system. Little is known about the influence of cigarette smoke content on the course of OLP and inflammatory response. Methods: Twenty oral lichen planus smoker patients, 20 oral lichen planus non-smoker patients and 20 control patients were included in this …

The Effect Of Egf On The Ultrastructure Of Submandibular Salivary Glands Of Albino Rats Receiving Doxorubicin, Mohamed Shamel, Mohamed Mansy, Rabab Mubarak

Dentistry

Objectives: The present study was designed to detect the outcome of EGF injection on the cytotoxic effect of DXR induced in submandibular SG of rats regarding its ultrastructure. Methods: 30 male Albino rats, two months old and 200gm body weight were divided into three groups. Group I assisted as a control group. Group II (DXRgp), 20 mg/kg body weight DXR was injected intraperitoneally into the rats. Whereas group III (DXR+ EGF) the rats received the same dose of DXR and on the next day, they were injected intraperitoneally with EGF in a daily dose of 10µg/kg bodyweight for 7 consecutive …

Skeletal Stability Using Adjustable Versus Mini Plates Following Bilateral Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy (Bssro): A Randomized Clinical Trial, Moataz Bahaa, Omniya Abdelaziz, Gamal Moutamed, Ibrahim Shindy

Dentistry

Background and Objective: This study aimed at assessing the skeletal stability of adjustable miniplates in comparison to conventional miniplates following bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO)

Materials and Methods: Fourteen patients were divided into 2 equal groups. Patients in both groups underwent BSSRO and mandibular setback. In the study group, the bone segments at the osteotomy site were stabilized using the adjustable plates and four 2.0 mm monocortical screws. In the control group, bone segments at the osteotomy site were stabilized using conventional miniplates and four 2.0 mm monocortical screws. Each patient was assessed in terms SNB, mandibular plane angle …

Comparison Of Shaping Ability Of Different Single-File Systems Using Microcomputed Tomography, Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber Prof.Dr.

Dentistry

Objectives To evaluate the shaping ability of four different single-file systems using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Materials and Methods Eighty mesiobuccal and mesiolingual canals of permanent mandibular molars were randomly assigned to four groups according to the file used; WaveOne Gold, RECIPROC Blue, HyFlex EDM, and One Shape (n = 20). The samples were scanned using micro-CT for the preinstrumentation record; then the canals were instrumented and scanned for the postinstrumentation records. Statistical Analysis The data were then analyzed statistically using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with the level of significance set at α = 0.05. Results The results of canal …

Effect Of Surface Treatment And Storage Time On Immediate Repair Bond Strength Durability Of Methacrylate- And Ormocer-Based Bulk Fill Resin Composites., Sara Adel Botros

Dentistry

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of surface treatment and storage time on immediate repair bond durability of methacrylate- and ormocer-based bulk fill composites. In total, 265 discs were divided into 32 groups (n = 8/group) according to: (1) Material: X-tra fil and Admira Fusion X-tra; (2) Surface treatment: oxygen inhibition; matrix; Futurabond M+; Silane/Futurabond M+; Admira Bond; Silane/Admira Bond; ceramic repair system; and Silane/Cimara bond; and (3) Storage time: 24 h and 6 months. Each disc received three micro-cylinders from the same material. Specimens were subjected to micro-shear bond strength testing either at 24 h …

Influence Of Preparation Type And Tooth Geometry On The Accuracy Of Different Intraoral Scanners, Ahmed Sabet

Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate the influence of preparation design and tooth geometry on the accuracy of scans obtained from three different intraoral scanners (IOS). Materials and Methods: Full coverage crown and inlay preparations with known axial wall tapers (6ᵒ and 12ᵒ) were performed on typodont teeth using a computer numerical control machine. Reference models were scanned with a highly accurate reference scanner (Ineos X5) and saved in standard tessellation language (STL) format then each IOS (Omnicam, Trios, and i500) scanned each model 10 times. The STL files obtained from the intraoral scanners were compared to the reference models (trueness) and within …

Accuracy And Repeatability Of Different Intraoral Scanners On Shade Determination, Ahmed Sabet

Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy and repeatability of different intraoral scanners on shade determination. Materials and methods: Ten different shades of Vita Mark II blocks were used. A disc-shape specimen (10 mm in diameter and 1 mm thick) per ceramic block was fabricated. Ten color measurements per specimen were performed by each instrument (Vita Easyshade V [control], 3shape Trios, Cerec Omnicam, Cerec Primescan) and recorded in Vita Classic color system. The number of correct shade match per instrument for each shade was recorded. Instrumental accuracy was compared using Cochran Q test and repeatability was analyzed using Cronbach's alpha. Results: There …

Effect Of Different Scaling Methods And Materials On The Enamel Surface Topography: An In Vitro Sem Study, Mahmoud Al Ankily, Fatma Makkeyah, Mohamed Shamel, Mahmoud Bakr

Dentistry

Aims and Objectives: Scaling is important for maintenance of gingival and periodontal conditions. These procedures have a harmful effect on the dental hard tissues. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hand and ultrasonic instruments made of stainless and titanium on the surface properties of enamel. Materials and Methods: Forty extracted premolars were used in this in vitro study and were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10). Group I received ultrasonic scaling with stainless steel tip, group II received ultrasonic scaling with titanium tip, group III hand scaling with stainless steel tip, and group …

Effects Of Aflatoxin B1 On The Submandibular Salivary Gland Of Albino Rats And Possible Therapeutic Potential Of Rosmarinus Officinalis: A Light And Electron Microscopic Study, Mohamed Shamel, Bassant Ashraf

Dentistry

Background: Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a highly toxic mycotoxin, is one of the contaminants of food items such as corn, rice, nuts, and flour. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of AFB1 on the histology and ultrastructure of the submandibular salivary glands (SMSG) of albino rats and examine the possible therapeutic effect of Rosmarinus officinalis extract. Methods: This study used 21 adult male albino rats equally divided into three groups as follows: Group C (saline-treated control group); Group A (AFB1 treated group) subjected to intraperitoneal injection of AFB1 (2 mg/kg) once daily for four weeks; Group R …

Hyper-Sensitivity Assessment After Immediate Versus Delayed Dentine Sealing In Indirect Composite Restorations: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Hoda Fouda

Dentistry

Aim: to evaluate the efficacy of immediate dentin sealing using universal adhesive in comparison to delayed dentin sealing in the reduction of the hypersensitivity in teeth prepared for indirect tooth composite restorations using Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Materials and methods: Fifty-four patients between 18 and 30 years of age were recruited and randomized to the treatment protocols. After baseline preoperative data collection, diagnosis of caries was done depending on the basis of clinical examination that was done tentatively and radiographic examination was done as well. After cavity preparation was done, for the cavities to be managed with immediate dentine sealing, …

Radiographic Bone Changes Surrounding Implants Of Different Attachment Systems., Sara Fikry El Shafei Dr, Fardos N Rizk Prof

Dentistry

This study was conducted to compare the effect of GPS attachment, OT Equator attachment and Ball and Socket attachment on crestal bone around implants in implant retained mandibular overdenture cases. Materials and Methods: Following two stage surgical protocol eighteen completely edentulous patients received two implants placed bilaterally in the canine region (36 implants) to retain mandibular overdentures. Inclusion Criteria: Patients were all healthy men, non-smokers, Following Misch rules of bone classification patients with bone density ranging from 850-1250 HU (D2) and bone height and width more than 10 mm and 5 mm respectively. Four months following the surgery patients were …