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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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 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 …
Antibacterial Efficacy Of Aloe Vera Extract Mouth Wash Versus Chlorhexidine In Pediatrics: An In Vivo Study, Eman Mohamed, Safaa El- Sayed, Samaa Zaghloul
Antibacterial Efficacy Of Aloe Vera Extract Mouth Wash Versus Chlorhexidine In Pediatrics: An In Vivo Study, Eman Mohamed, Safaa El- Sayed, Samaa Zaghloul
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To assess and compare the antibacterial efficacy of Aloe vera (AV) extract solution and chlorhexidine (CHX) as mouth washes for children. Material and methods: Forty children of age range (5- 12) years were enrolled in this study. The participants were randomly divided into two equal groups; A& B (n= 20). Participants were asked to rinse with 10 ml of either 100% AV extract or 0.125% CHX mouthwashes (in group A & B respectively) for 4 days twice daily (after breakfast and lunch) for one minute and not to rinse with water thereafter. Saliva samples were collected at 0 (base …
Evaluation Of Electromyographic Activity Concomitant To Class Ii Correction Using Carrier Distalizer Appliance, Amira Ahmed, Samir Ibrahim, Maha Mohamed
Evaluation Of Electromyographic Activity Concomitant To Class Ii Correction Using Carrier Distalizer Appliance, Amira Ahmed, Samir Ibrahim, Maha Mohamed
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: To assess the electromyographic activity of oral muscles concomitant to Class II malocclusion correction using Carrier Distalizer appliance. Materials and Methods: 10 female patients with age ranged between (18-21) years old were selected for this study. All patients were examined to fulfill the inclusion criteria. All patients in this study underwent radiographic evaluation (panoramic and lateral cephalometric) and electromyographic evaluation before and after Class II correction using Carrier Distalizer appliance. Study duration for patients was six months. Results: The result of this study showed that no significant changes occurred in skeletal measurements except increase angle of convexity. Regarding electromyographic …
The Effect Of Using Full Thickness Mucoperiosteal Flap Versus Low Level Laser Application On Orthodontic Tooth Movement Acceleration, Mohsena Abdarazik, Samir Ibrahim, James Hartsfield, Hatem Alahmady
The Effect Of Using Full Thickness Mucoperiosteal Flap Versus Low Level Laser Application On Orthodontic Tooth Movement Acceleration, Mohsena Abdarazik, Samir Ibrahim, James Hartsfield, Hatem Alahmady
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of using full thickness mucoperiosteal flap (FTMPF) elevation only versus low level laser therapy (LLLT) on acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement. Material and Methods: This study was a split mouth design study included 32 side according to sample size calculation. Those sides were divided into 2 groups. Group 1divided into (group 1a: 8 sides with FTMPF, group 1b:8 sides control). Group 2 (group 2 a: 8 sides with LLLT, group 2b: 8 sides control). Extraction of the first maxillary premolars followed by canine retraction in the extraction space with maximum anchorage were …
Effects Of Laser Application On Leveling Efficiency Using Different Orthodontic Archwires, Alaa El-Hendawey, Samir Ibrahim, Ahmed Salama, Ossama El-Shall
Effects Of Laser Application On Leveling Efficiency Using Different Orthodontic Archwires, Alaa El-Hendawey, Samir Ibrahim, Ahmed Salama, Ossama El-Shall
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: to evaluate the effect of low level laser on leveling and alignment by using two types of orthodontic archwires. Materials and methods: A consecutive sample of 32 patients requiring fixed orthodontic appliances were grouped into four groups: laser group with 0.014 inch copper NiTi wire, laser group with 0.014 inch superelastic NiTi wire, 0.014 inch copper NiTi wire group without laser, 0.014 inch superelastic NiTi wire group without laser. Directly after the first arch wire insertion the investment group received a LLLT dose (laser application group of patients). The LLLT device was adjusted to 635 nm wavelength and with …
Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Effect Of Thyme Extract On Streptococcus Mutans, Rabab Abdel Hameed, Mohammed Mostafa, Magda El-Malt
Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Effect Of Thyme Extract On Streptococcus Mutans, Rabab Abdel Hameed, Mohammed Mostafa, Magda El-Malt
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Thyme extract mouth rinse against Chlorhexidine mouthwash on salivary Streptococcus mutans count in a group of Egyptian children. Materials and Methods: A total of 70 Egyptian children were included in this study. Children ages ranged from 5 to 10 years old in a good physical condition. Children were randomly distributed into two groups A & B each of 35 children. In children of group A (using Thyme extract) each participant was instructed to rinse with 10ml of thyme extract for one minute. In group B (control group using Chlorhexidine mouthwash …
Clinical Evaluation Of Carie-Care As Chemo-Mechanical Caries Removal Agent In Disabled Egyptian Children, Yomna Morad, Mohamed El Maaty, Mohammed Mostafa
Clinical Evaluation Of Carie-Care As Chemo-Mechanical Caries Removal Agent In Disabled Egyptian Children, Yomna Morad, Mohamed El Maaty, Mohammed Mostafa
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: compare the chemo-mechanical method of caries removal (CMCR) using Carie-Care™ and conventional technique (Drilling) in normal and disabled Egyptian children. Materials and Method: A total of 40 children were divided into two equal groups .Group A: 20 healthy and normal children. Group B: 20 children with different types of disabilities, either intellectual disability, hearing impairment or visual impairment. Their age ranged from 5-8 years .Two primary carious teeth were chosen in each child according to inclusion criteria (total 80 teeth). The eighty primary teeth from forty children were further subdivided equally into two subgroups (40 teeth in each subgroup) …
Effect Of Coconut Oil Pulling On Streptococcus Mutans Count In Saliva In Comparison With Chlorhexidine Mouthwash, Sara Ahmed, Mohamed Mostafa, Magda El-Malt
Effect Of Coconut Oil Pulling On Streptococcus Mutans Count In Saliva In Comparison With Chlorhexidine Mouthwash, Sara Ahmed, Mohamed Mostafa, Magda El-Malt
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
ABSTRACTPurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of Coconut oil on Streptococcus mutans count in saliva in a group of Egyptian children and Compare its effect with chlorhexidine mouth wash. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 Egyptian children were included in this study their ages ranging from (5-10) years. The children (60) were divided into two groups; each group consists of 30 children (Group A, Group B). Group A (study group) : Coconut oil consisted of thirty child, each participant was instructed to rinse with 10 ml of Coconut oil 3 times per day …