Introduction: Gingival overgrowth is a common adverse effect associated with long-term use of antihypertensive, anticonvulsant, and immunosuppressant drugs, influenced by drug-related factors and periodontal status. Case Presentation: A 40-year-old patient presented with nifedipi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1292
Esthetics has become a critical determinant of success in removable partial denture (RPD) therapy, strongly influencing patient acceptance, comfort, and oral health–related quality of life. While RPDs have traditionally focused on restoring function and biomechanics, contemporary...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1290
Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) is a hereditary disorder of enamel formation characterized by defective mineralization, altered tooth morphology, discoloration, and an increased risk of caries. Managing AI in pediatric patients is challenging due to short clinical crowns, weakened e...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1288
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the Knowledge, Attitude and Prevalence regarding Rubber Dam usage among Dental Undergraduate final year students and interns. Methodology: An e-questionnaire as Google forms was sent to final year students and interns. Eighteen questions...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1289
Three-dimensional (3D) printing and bioprinting are emerging as advanced tools for periodontal regeneration, enabling patient-specific scaffolds and precise tissue engineering. The periodontium comprising alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum, and gingiva has a complex ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1287
Aims: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading occupational health problem among dental practitioners, causing pain and loss of function that may compromise performance and quality of life. Objectives: This study evaluated the prevalence of MSDs among Moroccan dentists an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1286
Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare hereditary skeletal disorder affecting bones formed by intramembranous ossification. It is most commonly inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and is associated with mutations in the RUNX2 (CBFA1) gene, which plays a critical role in o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1285
Souksida Xaykhambanh, Chanthavisao Phunthanalay, Chanvilay Soukhaseam, Sombath Atsaphangthong, Soulideth Inthakone, Thiphavanh Vongxay, Patay Vongsathiane, Daovone Homboutsavong & Kamkeo Boupha·International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry·2026
Endo-periodontal lesions remain a challenging clinical entity due to the complex anatomical and pathological relationship between the pulp and the periodontium. Case reports highlighting sequential endodontic and periodontal management can help clinicians understand appropriate t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1283
Psammomatoid juvenile ossifying fibroma (PsJOF) is an uncommon benign fibro-osseous lesion known for its locally aggressive behaviour and characteristic involvement of the paranasal sinuses and orbital region. Occurrence within the mandible is rare and represents a departure from...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1282
Introduction: An aberrant labial frenum, when attached close to the gingival margin or papilla, can lead to midline diastema, gingival recession, and impaired oral hygiene. Several surgical techniques have been proposed to manage such attachments, aiming to improve function and e...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1281
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