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Bone Marrow Endosteal Stem Cells Dictate Active Osteogenesis And Aggressive Tumorigenesis, Yuki Matsushita, Jialin Liu, Angel Ka Yan Chu, Chiaki Tsutsumi-Arai, Mizuki Nagata, Yuki Arai, Wanida Ono, Kouhei Yamamoto, Thomas L Saunders, Joshua D Welch, Noriaki Ono

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The bone marrow contains various populations of skeletal stem cells (SSCs) in the stromal compartment, which are important regulators of bone formation. It is well-described that leptin receptor (LepR)+ perivascular stromal cells provide a major source of bone-forming osteoblasts in adult and aged bone marrow. However, the identity of SSCs in young bone marrow and how they coordinate active bone formation remains unclear. Here we show that bone marrow endosteal SSCs are defined by fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (Fgfr3) and osteoblast-chondrocyte transitional (OCT) identities with some characteristics of bone osteoblasts and chondrocytes. These Fgfr3-creER-marked endosteal stromal …

Evaluation Of Burning Mouth Syndrome And Salivary Chromogranin A In Major Depressive Disorder Patients, Ameer Ali Althabhawee, Taghreed Fadhil Zaidan

Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences

Major depressive disorder represents a growing concern as its prevalence keeps rising worldwide; with this rising, there is also an increased demand in the field of oral medicine in developed countries, and since many disorders and orofacial pain have been linked to be associated with psychiatric disorders and conditions, this study was aimed to evaluate burning mouth syndrome and salivary chromogranin A in major depressive disorder patients. The study sample included 49 patients who received a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, being under treatment for at least two weeks. The control group consists of 34 healthy subjects with no signs …

Evaluation Of Heated Cure Acrylic Immersed In Ozonated Water, Shawq Azmi Tawfeeq, Aseel Mohammed Al-Khafaji

Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Denture cleansing is an important step that can prevent the spread of infection and improve a patient's health, the durability of the dentures, and the overall quality of life; therefore, it is necessary to choose a suitable cleanser that, in addition to being effective, does not have an unfavorable effect on the qualities of the denture base resin itself when used for an extended period.

Aim: This research aims to assess the effects of ozonated water on the surface roughness and hardness of heat-cured acrylic resin by immersion technique.

Materials: Sixty bars shape made of heat-cured acrylic were manufactured. …

Special Needs In Pediatric Dentistry, Emma Kail

Health Sciences Presentations

Over the summer of 2022 I got the chance to work on my internship at a special needs and non special needs focused dentistry. Through this presentation I focus mainly on the pediatric special needs aspect of the dental care given to patients. Throughout the poster I speak about the importance of special needs care within dentistry and the field of dental health itself, where I worked and how they accommodated and worked with those with special needs to give the best care possible, and finally how this experience has changed my goals set for my future, especially within the …

Independent Effects Of Hiv And Antiretroviral Therapy On The Oral Microbiome Identified By Multivariate Analyses, Clifford J. Beall, Elizabeth A. Lilly, Carolina Granada, Kelly Treas, Kenneth R. Dubois, Shahr B. Hashmi, Jose A. Vazquez, Michael E. Hagensee, Ann L. Griffen, Eugene J. Leys, Paul L. Fidel

School of Dentistry Faculty Publications

The oral microbiome is an important predictor of health and disease. We recently reported significant yet modest effects of HIV under highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART) on the oral microbiome (bacterial and fungal) in a large cohort of HIV-positive (HIV+) and matched HIV-negative (HIV-) individuals. As it was unclear whether ART added to or masked further effects of HIV on the oral microbiome, the present study aimed to analyze the effects of HIV and ART independently, which also included HIV- subjects on preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy. Cross-sectional analyses of the effect of HIV devoid of ART (HIV+ ART- versus matched …

Oral And Dental Health Of College Students On A Private University Campus, David Abafi, Laura Frable

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Theoretical Proposal

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (Tmjd), Jorge Pumachagua, Christopher Barnes, Elias Saliba

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

The goal of this senior design project is to produce an alternative to the current market of dental guards available that non-invasively treat Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD). TMJD occurs when there is an anterior dislocation of the articular disk in reference to the condyle. The focus of the design is to prevent patients that have been rehabilitated by a specialist from regressing due to bruxism. Bruxism is a condition where teeth grind, gnash, or clench involuntarily at any time of the day, especially during sleep time. Bruxism engages the Masseter, Temporalis, Medial
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Class Iii Malocclusion Camouflage Treatment Using A Conventional Orthodontic Appliance In A Non-Growing Patient, Fransiska Monika, Retno Widayati

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The treatment of skeletal and dental Class III malocclusions is a challenge for orthodontists, and one of the treatment alternatives for a non-growing patient is orthodontic camouflage treatment. Different approaches may result in different outcomes; therefore, a proper diagnosis and treatment plan are needed to avoid undesirable effects. In this case, a 21-year-old female patient presented with a skeletal Class III malocclusion, with a normal maxilla, prognathic mandible, moderate crowding, and an acceptable facial profile. The treatment modality for orthodontic camouflage treatment was a conventional orthodontic appliance with the extraction of mandibular first premolars to resolve crowding. At the end …

Ada News - 04/10/2023, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Improved Super-Elastic Ti-Ni Alloy Wire For Nonsurgical Treatment Of Skeletal Class Iii Malocclusion Combined With Anterior Crowding And Anterior Crossbite Case, Po-Jui Lin, Yuan-Hou Chen, Ming-Ke Tsai, Chang-Chiang Yu, Jian-Hong Yu

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

The article reported the use of improved super-elastic Ti-Ni alloy wire (ISW), which was developed by Tokyo Medical and Dental University, to correct a case of skeletal Class III malocclusion combined with anterior crowding and anterior crossbite. An 18-year-old male with a chief complaint of poor dental alignment and protruded lower incisors showed up in our clinic for treatment. Clinical examination revealed skeletal Class III facial profile. Anterior crowding and anterior crossbite could be also noted. Because the patient refused orthognathic surgery, we tried camouflage orthodontic treatment. First, we used ISW crossbite arch to eliminate the anterior interference in order …

Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment Of Class Iii Malocclusion With Anterior Open Bite, I-Ting Chiang, Cheng-Yu Wang, Yi-Jan Hsia, Chien-Cheng Chen, Yi-Horng Chen

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

A 21-year-old female came with chief complaints of inability to incise food and poor esthetics. The patient presented with a concave facial profile, long face with a steep mandibular angle, incompetent lip closure, and acute nasolabial angle. Intraorally, she had negative 6 mm overjet, 3 mm open bite and dental crowding. She was diagnosed as severe skeletal Class III malocclusion and anterior open bite. The treatment plan included orthodontic treatment with orthognathic surgery and extraction of maxillary second molars, which were supra-erupted and tipped buccally. The pre-operative orthodontic alignment took 11 months. The surgical correction included maxillary Le Fort I …

Treatment Of Class Iii Malocclusion With Facial Asymmetry And Impacted Second Molar: A Case Report, Wei-Yu Chen, Chen-Jung Chang, Jen-Bang Lo, Pei-Ju Wu, Tung-Yiu Wong

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Symmetry is an important factor affecting facial attractiveness. The majority of subjects with facial asymmetry also exhibit Class III (CIII) malocclusion. However, the method used for three-dimensional analysis of facial asymmetry remains controversial. The optimal symmetry plane (OSP) method was developed to eliminate the identification errors that occur when using traditional orthodontic landmarks. Orthodontic treatment can become complicated in the presence of mandibular second molar impaction. Several parameters should be taken into consideration during the treatment planning, such as position of impacted tooth relative to anatomical structures and adjacent tooth and preexisting conditions in the impacted teeth. In this report, …

Treatment Strategy Of Mandibular Second Molar Impaction: A Literature Review, Heng-Tzu Shen, Johnson Hsin-Chung Cheng, Daniel De-Shing Chen

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Purpose: This literature review aimed to investigate the treatment consideration and strategy of mandibular second molar (MM2) comprehensively, which can be of great assistance on managing and solving such a rare disturbance. Methods: Previous studies were identified in PubMed or Embase database using the keywords “orthodontic,” “molar impaction,” and “uprighting molar.” To enrich the contents of every aspect of the topic, other several related articles were also reviewed and included. Results: Forty-six articles were included and systematically discussed in this review, which were arranged according to prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, treatment strategy, and clinical methods. The incidence of MM2 impaction is …

Transverse Malocclusions: Etiology, Development, Diagnosis And Treatment, Ib Leth Nielsen

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Malocclusions that involve the transverse dimension are very common in the orthodontic office. They can be as simple as a crossbite of the posterior teeth or as severe as a Class III malocclusion with a mandibular asymmetry. Transverse malocclusions can vary from being a simple dento-alveolar problem to a more complex challenge as represented by a skeletal asymmetry that has developed after puberty and causing temporomandibular disorder (TMD) problems. In this review we shall address the most common types of transverse malocclusions and review their etiology and development. The most typical etiology of transverse anomalies will be discussed, and we …

Parental Acceptance Of Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment For Carious Lesions, Mitchell Miller, Kelly Hart, Maria A. Levi-Minzi, Jennifer Chung, Judith Chin, Oscar Padilla, Romer Ocanto

HPD Articles

Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine parental acceptability of the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) as an alternative treatment for carious legions. In addition, we examined potential factors influencing higher levels of SDF acceptance. Methods Project was approved by the institutional review board. Parents of patients receiving care at Nova Southeastern University’s dental clinics were asked to review an educational document related to the use and side effects of SDF; surveys were then distributed to assess willingness to use this treatment for their child. SDF acceptance was measured by mean scores on the SDF Feasibility Questionnaire; …

Evaluation Of Different Indirect Pulp Treatment Materials Used In Deep Carious Primary Molars, Aya Ali, Samy El-Bioumy, Mohammed Mostafa

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and the radiographic outcomes of indirect pulp treatment (IPT) in primary molars using Calcium Hydroxide, Resin Modified Glass Ionomer and TheraCal LC. Subjects and Methods: Sample of 45 children aged from 4-8 years with deep carious one or more primary molars allocated randomly into 3 groups according to the capping material. Group I: Calcium Hydroxide (Dycal). Group II: Resin Modified Glass Ionomer (Vitrebond) and Group III: TheraCal LC. Teeth were treated then restored with EQUIA Forte HT in one visit and evaluated clinically and radiographically after three and six months. Results: The overall clinical and …

Remineralization Effect Of Two Types Of Varnishes On Induced Enamel Caries, Abeer Tageldin, Magda El-Malt, Sara Hashem

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: to assess the remineralization capacity of MI varnish and Bifluorid 10 varnish on induced white spot lesions in deciduous enamel, using Scanning Electron Microscope- Energy Dispersive X-ray. Materials and methods: Sixty human caries-free deciduous teeth were collected. The teeth were stored in 0.1% thymol solution. A 4*4*2 window was created on the buccal surface of each tooth using acid-resistant nail varnish. Samples were then divided into 3 groups according to the remineralizing agent used, each group containing 20 teeth. Group I was remineralized with MI varnish, group II was remineralized using Bifluorid 10 varnish, while group III was a …

Transverse Skeletal Effects Of Hyrax-Type Rapid Maxillary Expansion With Or Without Laser Biostimulation, Hadeel Hamed, Ahmed Salama, Hend Hafez, Mai Mansour, Mostafa Gheith

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the effect of Laser biostimulation on the transverse changes of maxilla and mandible after rapid maxillary expansion in growing patients. Subject and Methods: Twenty growing patients with posterior teeth in crossbite were included in this study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups. Rapid maxillary expansion had been carried out for all patients. In laser group Laser was applies on mid palatal suture during active expansion and during retention. The control group had no laser with their expansion procedures. Pre-treatment and post-treatment Cone beam computed tomographies were used to compare …

Clinical And Microbiological Evaluation Of Smartprep Burs In Caries Removal In Primary Teeth, Asmaa Faiek, Mohamad Mostafa, Samy Al-Bauomy

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of smartprep burs in caries removal in primary teeth clinically and microbiologically, also to assess the time taken for caries removal and the pain perception experienced by children compared with conventional carbide burs and sharp spoon excavator. Materials and Methods: A total of 51 teeth from children ranging from 4 -9 years old of both sexes, were selected for this study after they met inclusion criteria. The teeth were randomly assigned to three groups, seventeen teeth for each group. The patients were recalled at 1, 6 weeks and 3 months for clinical evaluation. Results: Microbiologically …

Comparative Study Of Calcium Phosphate Versus Formocresol In Pulp Treatment Of Primary Teeth, Taghrid Mohammed, Mervat Fawzy, Mohamad Mostafa

Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry

ABSTRACT:Purpose: Clinical and radiographic evaluation of the postoperative success of Calcium Phosphate and formocreosl (FC) materials in pulpotomy treatment of primary teeth. Materials and Method: 75 Primary molars in 25 patients were chosen according to specific criteria. Teeth were devided depending on the pulpotomy material into 3 groups: Group I (Calcium phosphate with physiologic saline cleansing group), Group II (Calcium phosphate with Sodium hypochlorite) and GroupIII (formcresol group). This was followed by clinical follow up after 1, 6 months and a year. In addition, Periapical radiographs were collected post-operatively, 6 and 12 months visits. Results: Despite decreasing with time, the …