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Knowledge and Awareness among Parents of Children with Functional Orthodontic Appliances in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross Sectional Study

Felwa Sulaiman AlHudaithi, Majd Abdullah Alghamdi, Ayat Hassan Al Saeed, Manar Albalawi & Najd Ahmad Alshammari · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: To prevent damage to orthodontic appliances, providing comprehensive education to parents and patients is crucial, ensuring successful assessment and treatment in orthodontics. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge and awareness among parents of patients se...

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Recurrence Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report

Phetmany Sihavong, Maiboun Simalavong, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Phimfa lee Sayaxang, Souksavanh Vongsa, Vatthana Latsomphou, Anthana Phosavang, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, Bounthone Bounmanatham, Phouthala Sayphiboun & Heu Vang · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is one of the reactive lesions that commonly affect gingival. Among the reactive lesions, POF has the characteristic of recurrence. At present, we reported the POF case of recurrence in a healthy male 25 years old who had surgery in the same are...

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Lidocaine Induce Neurotoxicity and Peripheral Nerve Injury in Trigeminal Nerve System

Hue Vang, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Phimfalee Sayaxang, Phetmany Sihavong, Anhtana Photsavang, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, Khanphet Luangamat & Maiboun Simalavong · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Objectives: Local anesthetics (LAs) are widely used in dentistry for their ability to block nerve impulses, particularly lidocaine. However, LAs can commonly cause neurotoxicity In vitro and In vivo. Our study investigated the neurotoxic effects of lidocaine and the occurrence of...

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Comparative Evaluation of Surface Roughness Using Two Different Mechanical Surface Treatments and their Effect on Microshear Bond Strength Using Different Nanocomposites: An In vitro Sem Study

Prabhavathi Poornima, B.S. Keshava Prasad & Kuchimanchi Sneha Aishwarya · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: This study compared the impact of surface roughness on the microshear bond strength of nanocomposites to dentin that underwent airborne abrasion and conventional rotary tools as two distinct mechanical surface treatments. The study also sought to determine how well...

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A One-Year Follow up Treatment of an 8-Year Old Child with Thumb Sucking HABIT Using a New Habit Breaking Appliance: A Case Report

Ahmed Megahed & Alyaa Alaa Eldin · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

This report describe the management of 8 years old male child with thumb sucking habit and anterior open bite. Comprehensive diagnosis was performed and patient’s records were taken (Extra-oral and intra-oral photographs, lateral cephalometric and panoramic radiographs, and study...

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Evaluation on the Teaching and Learning Arrangement of Undergraduate Students at University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR

Phetlamphay Sidanoumonh, Hue Vang, Chanthavisao Phanthanalay, Souksavanh Vongsa, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Viengkham Keohavong, Phimfalee Sayaxang & Amphayvanh Homsavath · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Evaluation is a systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to determine the extent to which pupils are achieving instructional objectives. Additionally, evaluation reflects value judgments about previous curricula and instructional des...

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Peripheral Ameloblastoma of Upper Gingiva in Lao Patient: A Rare Case

Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Maiboun Simalavong, Phetmany Sihavong, Phimfa lee Sayaxang, Anhtana Photsavang, Chanthanome Mingboupha, Khanphet Laungamath, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, Vatthana Latsomphou, Fongsamod Daoungnuvong & Hue Vang · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Peripheral ameloblastoma (PA) is an uncommon of odontogenic neoplasm which only 1% of case among of all ameloblastomas, most occur in age, the average is 52.1 years, and slightly in males more than female, most frequently in gingiva of the mandible region, we report a rare case o...

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Three Years Follow-Up of Endodontic Microsurgical Combined with Orthograde Retreatment of Oehler’s Type III Dens Invaginatus: A Case Report

Nirvana Khalaf · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

This report describes the management of an unusual case of dens invaginatus in a 48-year-old female patient. Cone beam computed tomography and pre-operative periapical radiograph showed the presence of type III dens invaginatus with inadequate obturation, poor apical seal, and pr...

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Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes of Various Materials Used for Apexification in South Asia: A Systematic Review

R Jesanth Joel, Swathi Priyadharshini, I Anand Sherwood, Vaanjay M, Rathna Piriyanga & A Azhagu Abirami · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: Endodontic treatment encounters challenges, especially with open tooth apices affected by trauma or pulpal pathology, resulting in divergent or flaring root walls known as "Blunderbuss" or "non-blunderbuss" canals. Conventional root canal procedures for managing open...

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Bruxism Effect on Prosthodontic Management: Clinical Review

Sameh Rzigui, Mohamed Ben Yaala, Yosra Mabrouk, Amel Labidi, Sana Bekri & Lamia Mansour · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

The aim of this study is to present a global management of bruxism in order to satisfy the requirements of the patient and to minimize the risk of prosthetic failure. The success of prosthetic rehabilitation integrated within the manducatory system depends on several parameters t...

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A Cross-sectional Study of Dental Caries and Quality of Life among 36–71 Months Preschool Children: Vientiane, Lao PDR

Amphayvan Homsavath, Eugenio. D. Beltrán-Aguilar, Viraseng Rajpho, Sagvan Sayavong, Sousida Xaykhamban, Chanvilay Soukhaseam, Phimfalee Sayaxang, Viengsavan Inthakoun, Phetlamphay Sidanoumonh, Bounthone Bounmanatham & Vinuth Phommakhone · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Dental caries is a major problem in young children worldwide but particularly in developing countries such as Lao PDR Aim: The Study describe early childhood caries occurrence and assessed their impact on the quality of life (QoL) in preschool children aged 36–71 mo...

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Determination of Fluoride Concentration in Drinking Water Resource at Lao P.D.R.

Phimfalee Sayaxang, Phetmany Sihavong, Anhtana Photsavang, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Maiboun Simalavong, Amphayvanh Homsavath, Thiphavanh Vongxay, Phetlamphay Sidanoumonh, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, Khanphet Luangamat, Malathip Kitavalada & Hue Vang · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Consuming water from different sources might lead to different fluoride intake levels for human health. High or low-concentration contamination can cause risk factors for human health, such as dental cavities, dental fluorosis, and skeletal tissues. Accordingly, the...

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A Comprehensive Report on Cementoblastoma with Permanent Molar: Unveiling the Rarity

Punam Nagargoje, Govind Changule, Gopal Nagargoje, Komal Harde, Vijayalakshmi & Varsha Punpale · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Aims: To solve the enigma of this uncommon tooth-related lesion. Presentation of Case: This case report details the massive cementoblastoma that affected the right mandibular body of a 20-year-old female patient, Extending from the mandibular first molar to the third molar region...

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A Cross-sectional Study on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices toward Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination Status among Lao Dental Students

Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Maiboun Simalavong, Phetmany Sihavong, Phimfa lee Sayaxang, Anhtana Photsavang, Chanthanome Mingboupha, Khanphet Laungamath, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, Vatthana Latsomphou, Fongsamod Daoungnuvong, Thongsavanh Vetsuvan, Phetlamphay Sidanumon, Amplaivanh homsavath, Hue Vang & Koukeo Phommasone · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global health problem is a worldwide health concern. The health worker are risk of exposure especially among dentist, to prevent and control of HBV infection is  need to have Good knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP).This stu...

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