Aim: To describe the clinical presentation, surgical management, and outcome of implant-related oroantral communication complicated by chronic maxillary sinusitis following sinus augmentation, using a staged approach involving implant retrieval, antral lavage, and combined buccal...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1280
Gingival biotype—historically described as “thin” or “thick”—has evolved into the broader concept of periodontal phenotype, integrating gingival thickness, keratinized tissue dimensions, and the underlying bone morphotype. This shift reflects growing evidence that soft tissue thi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1279
Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease driven by dysregulated host immune responses. Emerging evidence suggests that circadian rhythm disruption acts as a significant biological stressor that impairs tissue repair and immune function. This review aims to prop...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1277
Background: The management of Angle Class III malocclusion in adults is challenging, particularly when skeletal discrepancies are moderate and patients refuse surgical treatment. Orthodontic camouflage using extraction protocols may represent a valid alternative in carefully sele...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1278
Ossifying fibroma (OF) is a benign fibro-osseous neoplasm characterized by the replacement of normal bone with a fibro-cellular stroma containing variable mineralized material such as bone and cementum. It most commonly affects the mandibular premolar–molar region, with maxillary...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1274
Objectives: Swedish dentistry is covered by a strict set of regulations via laws, constitutions and regulations. There is a need for further improvements in the area. We decided to start a framework for quality development based on the treatment patients have received. The object...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1275
Loss of posterior teeth secondary to periodontitis can profoundly influence occlusal relationships and subsequent treatment planning. When periodontal inflammation is adequately controlled, orthodontic tooth movement may be incorporated within an interdisciplinary therapeutic fra...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1276
Achieving a harmonious shade match between restorative materials and natural dentition is one of the most demanding tasks in aesthetic dentistry. The perceived color of a tooth is a result of complex optical interactions involving enamel translucency, dentin chroma, and light sca...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1273
Introduction: Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most frequently performed oral surgery procedures across primary and secondary care. Although it is generally safe, it can lead to complications such as pain, dry socket, and infection, often prompting antibiotic prescriptions. Nat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1272
Background: The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence of malocclusion among a sample of Sudanese patients seeking orthodontic treatment, to estimate the distribution of various malocclusion traits in the same cohort, and to evaluate the link between various maloc...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1271