The selection and sequencing of orthodontic wires are crucial to the effectiveness and comfort of orthodontic therapy. This systematic review examines the mechanical properties, clinical outcomes, and patient-reported pain and treatment duration of commonly used orthodontic wires...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1267
Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis (IGF) is an uncommon condition characterized by diffuse gingival enlargement, independent of bacterial plaque, which may present as an isolated finding or in association with syndromes. Clinically, it manifests as a progressive, firm, and nodular...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1268
Purulent pleurisy complicating cervico-facial cellulitis of dental origin is a rare but well-described pathological situation. The perfect anatomical continuity between the cervical, mediastinal and pleural regions explains the possibility of diffusion of dental germs to the pleu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1266
Socioeconomically disadvantaged populations face multiple obstacles to accessing proper dental care, stretching far beyond financial limitations. These challenges lead to deep-seated mental health ramifications that often go unnoticed in clinical settings. In this commentary, we...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1265
Aims: Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by anterior segment dysgenesis and systemic anomalies. Glaucoma develops in up to half of affected patients and represents the main cause of visual loss. We report a pediatric case illustrating the t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1264
Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of malocclusion on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) and the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire for OHRQoL among school-going children in the Hamirpur Bl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1262
Oral and maxillofacial tumours seen in children and adolescents often impact the functional, cosmetic, and psychosocial aspects of their lives due to their location. In recent years, the incidence of head and neck tumours in children has been on the rise. These tumours can lead t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1263
Aim: To compare and evaluate the efficacy of manual, sonic, and ultrasonic agitation techniques in the removal of calcium hydroxide and Bio C Temp. Materials and Methodology: 36 extracted human mandibular premolar teeth were collected, and teeth length was standardized to 14 mm....
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1261
Nikhil Rajolli, Geeta Hiremath, Balaram Naik, Prashant Moogi, Mahantesh Yeli & Divyashree D Dandavati·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2025
Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) effectively arrests dental caries by forming a silver-protein complex and calcium fluoride deposits, preventing bacterial activity and remineralizing dentin. However, SDF application adversely affects bond strength when composite restorat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1260
Background: Occlusal tooth wear, resulting from attrition, abrasion, and erosion, poses significant diagnostic challenges in dental practice. While clinical photography remains the gold standard for documentation and assessment, its two-dimensional nature limits comprehensive eva...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1259
Background: Endodontic microsurgery represents the evolution of traditional apical surgery, integrating magnification, illumination, microsurgical instruments, and biocompatible materials to manage persistent periapical pathologies that are not amenable to conventional root canal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1258
Periodontitis, a chronic, bacteria-induced inflammatory disease that destroys the supporting structures of the teeth, remains a significant global health burden, impacting hundreds of millions of people and being a primary cause of tooth loss in adults. While its etiology is mult...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1257
Saliva is a highly versatile biological fluid that is easy to gather in a non-invasive manner and that helps in the diagnosis of multiple diseases. In fact, saliva genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics and microbiome-based discoveries have led to complementary and p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1256
Background: Gingival recession in the esthetic zone compromises appearance and root integrity. The tunnel technique combined with subepithelial connective tissue graft (CTG) offers a minimally invasive and predictable solution, maintaining papillary integrity and enhancing soft t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1255
Asmaa shan, Riaz Rahim, Lokesh Bhanumurthy, Israel Nathanael, Arun S. Divakar, Sri Jeya Sooriyaa & Marshal Kennedy·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2025
A hybrid technology known as mixed reality (MR) creates new visualisations in which digital and real-world objects coexist and interact in real time by merging actual and virtual worlds. It allows for immersive experiences that extend beyond conventional simulations by combining...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1254