Introduction: The relationship between oral health during pregnancy and the birth weight of newborns is a significant area of research, as it has implications for both maternal and child health outcomes. Understanding this relationship can inform preventive strategies and interve...
Henrietta O. Uzoeto, Atere, M. Ebunoluwa, Ahmed Taiwo, Ezeali Obasi, Peter C. Okorie & Cosmas Samuel·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2024
Aim: This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial potential of Azadirachta indica (neem) plant extracts on Streptococcus mutans, a key bacterium associated with dental caries. Methods: Neem plant parts (leaves, twigs, and stem bark) were collected from Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria,...
Unicystic ameloblastoma, constituting approximately 6% of all ameloblastomas, poses diagnostic challenges, particularly in distinguishing it from dentigerous cysts. This rare variant manifests with diverse clinical presentations, complicating accurate identification. Herein, we p...
Using Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) in adult orthodontics is a prime example of how cutting-edge technology is being incorporated into the dental healthcare industry. CAT is becoming more and more popular as a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing substitute for traditional f...
Isabela Ribeiro Madalena, Marcos Rikio Kuabara, Caio Luiz Bitencourt Reis, César Penazzo Lepri, Maria Angélica Hueb de Menezes-Oliveira, Mirian Aiko Nakane Matsumoto, Maria Bernadete Sasso Stuani, Flares Baratto-Filho, Erika Calvano Küchler & João César Zielak·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2024
Objective: To evaluate the association between tooth dimensions and skeletal malocclusions in a Brazilian population. Material and Methods: This retrospective study evaluated 144 orthodontic records. Tooth dimensions were assessed using dental casts for orthodontic diagnosis and...
Aim: To assess and contrast the effect of rotary files with a 4% and 6% taper on the fracture resistance of teeth that have undergone endodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: Single rooted mandibular premolar was collected (sample size- 50). Root canal treatment was done usin...
Introduction: Children nowadays are exposed to the world from a much earlier age than their forefathers, rendering them more vulnerable to multiple trauma risk factors such as falls, injuries, peer battle, and so on. Depending on where the tooth is fractured, different physical a...
Endodontic therapy of maxillary first molars can be difficult, especially when root canal morphology varies unexpectedly. The presence of two palatal canals is unusual in maxillary first molars. The presence of two palatal canals must be correctly diagnosed for appropriate treatm...
Shade matching is a crucial aspect of restorative dentistry, playing a pivotal role in achieving aesthetic harmony and patient satisfaction. Replicating and reproducing the color of natural tooth with restorative material is a challenge. Shade selection is influenced by various f...
Periodontal disease is a common oral inflammatory condition, and it is attributed to specific risk factors that negatively impact periodontal tissues. This study seeks to investigate whether there is a significant association between the use of electronic cigarettes and the preva...
Special care dentistry for children with special needs encompasses a range of conditions, including developmental, cognitive, and systemic disorders. There are significant inequalities in oral health among these children, highlighting the need for advancements in oral healthcare....
Background: Amalgam tattoos and graphite tattoos are most common lesions of exogenous origin. Graphite tattoos mainly result from accidental injury from the tip of the pencil being inserted into the oral mucosa. A 4-year-old male patient reported to the department for evaluation...
A severe inflammatory response that eventually destroys the underlying tissue characterizes periodontal diseases, which have a mixed microbiological origin. Several local or systemic risk factors can impact the appearance and progression of periodontal diseases. Although it can a...
Oral potentially malignant disorders(opmds) are defined by WHO as “the risk of malignancy being present in a lesion or condition either at the time of initial diagnosis or at a future date.” OSMF(oral submucous fibrosis) being an opmd carries a very high chance of cancer if left...
There has been a long-term shift in the healthcare industry towards digitising patient data collecting and information. The same is true of orthodontics. A shift with a "DIGITAL" patient for diagnosis, planning of treatment, evaluation of treatment progress, and for final outcome...