Establishment of an ideal contact and contour between adjacent and opposing teeth are of paramount clinical importance. It ensures the correct deflection of food and debris from the interproximal spaces called embrasures. This prevents food impaction, restoration overhanging, int...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1253
A mucocele is a prevalent benign lesion of the oral cavity that typically appears when mucus builds up due to the rupture or blockage of tiny salivary gland ducts. It can cause the accumulation of mucus due to changes in the minor salivary glands. Mucocele is the most prevalent c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1252
Background: Candida species are opportunistic pathogens that frequently colonize the oral cavity. Denture wearing and diabetes mellitus significantly enhance Candida growth and pathogenicity, potentially leading to severe infections. The interaction between these factors, especia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1251
José Evando da Silva Filho, Ana Beatriz Cardoso-Oliveira, Ana Paula Caracas-de-Araújo, Mariana Veras Godeiro, Paula Welliana Araújo Martins, Danielle Frota de Albuquerque, Maria Denise Rodrigues de Moraes & Eduardo Diogo Gurgel-Filho·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2025
Pulp canal calcification represents a significant challenge in endodontics, marked by progressive obliteration of the canal lumen that complicates localization, negotiation, and effective disinfection. This case report presents a clinical protocol applied to a maxillary molar wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1250
Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI), introduced by John McCarthy in 1956, simulates human cognitive functions such as reasoning and decision-making. Its integration in dentistry, particularly in conservative dentistry and endodontics, has significantly advanced diagnostics,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1249
Srinath Muthuganesh, Shamala Ravikumar, Adhithya Baskaran, Janani. I, Kokila. S & Manisha Kumar·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2025
Mucoceles are benign lesions of the oral cavity, usually resulting from trauma or obstruction caused in the salivary glands. However, their occurrence on the ventral surface of the tongue is rare and often misdiagnosed due to their hidden presentation. This case highlights an unu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1248
NAADIRA JAMALUDDIN, NIK MUKHRIZ NIK MUSTAPHA, Luay Thanoon Younis, Aida Nur Ashikin Abd Rahman & SYATIRAH NAJMI ABDULLAH·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2025
Cellular senescence is often characterized as having a dual nature, with both beneficial and detrimental aspects in various physiological processes. On one hand, it serves as a protective mechanism against cancer by suppressing the growth of damaged or pre-cancerous cells. The du...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1247
The exfoliation of primary teeth is a critical process in children's oral development, influenced by genetic, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. This study investigated the differences in teeth exfoliation patterns between children attending public and private primary scho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1246
Background: Tooth whitening methods like bleaching can change the enamel surface, which may weaken the bond strength of composite materials. To address this issue, several surface treatment techniques have been developed. Aim: The present study aimed to assess the effect of almon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1245
Background: Periodontitis is a condition affecting the supportive structures of the teeth by inflammation and can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Conventional treatments often do not fully eliminate periodontal pathogens. Local drug delivery used alongside conventional trea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1244
The growing number of adult patients undergoing orthodontic therapy in recent years has resulted in a significant rise in aesthetic concerns about orthodontic appliances. Clear, removable aligners have emerged as a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1243
Sialadenitis refers to inflammation of the major salivary glands. It is a gradually progressing inflammatory condition that can result in the formation of fibrous tissue within the affected glands. Sialadenitis is generally caused by the existence of salivary duct stone, known as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1242
Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) is a subgroup of benign fibro osseous lesions, which occur in a single site of tooth-bearing areas of the jaws. It is usually asymptomatic and noticed accidentally through routine radiological examinations. This article is a case report of a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1241
Herpesviruses represent a pervasive and clinically significant group of DNA viruses capable of establishing lifelong infections in humans. Among more than 100 known herpes viruses, only 8 of them infect humans. Among them, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), herpes simplex virus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1240
Background: The smear layer is a surface film of debris that remains on dentin or other tooth surfaces, such as enamel or cementum, after instrumentation with either rotary instruments or endodontic files. Sodium hypochlorite is the gold standard in endodontic irrigation, but it...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1239