The hollow tube theory occupies an unusual position in endodontic history. Formulated from early implant experiments in the 1930s, it proposed that an unfilled, non-vital root canal could sustain periapical inflammation because tissue fluids entering and stagnating within an open...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1376
Endodontic–periodontal lesions occupy a contested position at the intersection of two disciplines that have developed largely separate diagnostic vocabularies, outcome measures and therapeutic traditions. The 2017 World Workshop replaced aetiology-based taxonomies with a scheme o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1373
Saliva has attracted sustained interest as a non-invasive alternative to blood for characterising the trace element composition, or ionome, of the human body. The application of high-throughput elemental profiling to whole and glandular saliva, commonly described as salivary iono...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1372
J. Keerthivasan, K. Prabhu, J. Muthuvignesh, T. Suryanarayanan, R. Sedhunarayanan & J. Jaisan Samraj·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Bone-level and tissue-level endosseous implants represent two divergent design philosophies for positioning the implant–abutment junction relative to the alveolar crest, each carrying distinct implications for marginal bone remodelling, peri-implant soft tissue behaviour, and res...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1371
Periodontitis remains one of the most prevalent chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the tooth-supporting apparatus, and conventional mechansical and pharmacological therapies frequently fail to achieve predictable regeneration of the periodontal ligament, cementum, and alve...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1369
Jaisan Samraj, Sakshi Madhok, J. Muthuvignesh, R. Arthi, R. Sedhunarayanan, J. Keerthivasan & P. Kiran·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Dental implant loading protocols have evolved substantially from the original two-stage, delayed-loading paradigm toward immediate and early loading approaches that shorten treatment time and improve patient-reported outcomes. The rationale for selecting a loading protocol rests...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1370
Lilibala Behera, Jena Amit, Saumyakanta Mohanty, Rashmirekha Mallick, Subasish Behera & Priyanka Sarangi·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Management of immature permanent teeth with open apices and persistent periapical pathosis remains challenging, particularly when previous endodontic treatment has failed. This case report describes the non-surgical retreatment and apexification of a maxillary left central inciso...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1368
Fazle khuda, Sarah Talal Musallam, Bikash Chaurasia, Fathimath Nihala Kandakkeel & Dinesh Kumar Yadav·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Implant-supported single-tooth and partial-arch restorations depend heavily on the abutment material selected to connect the fixture to the definitive prosthesis. Titanium has long served as the reference material because of its favourable mechanical strength, corrosion resistanc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1367
Aim: To describe the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with a complex bilateral maxillary defect following sequential maxillectomy using a two-piece magnet-retained obturator, and to evaluate its functional and clinical outcomes. Presentation of Case: A 41-year-old male f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1366
Background: Buccal bone plate thickness (BBPT) is a clinically relevant factor in implant treatment planning because thin crestal bone may affect implant positioning and the need for augmentation. Aim: This Retrospective cross-sectional observational study assessed BBPT at potent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1365
Delayed eruption of a permanent maxillary central incisor is commonly associated with hard-tissue obstruction, trauma-related disturbances, or developmental abnormalities. Soft-tissue obstruction is less frequently emphasised as a primary factor in eruption delay. This case repor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1364
Zirconia and lithium disilicate now dominate the ceramic landscape of fixed partial denture (FPD) prosthodontics, prized for their mechanical resilience, optical qualities and generally favourable behaviour at the soft-tissue margin compared with older metal-ceramic systems. Diab...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1363
C. Hemanth Kumar, V. Govardhini, Y. Muralidhar Reddy, G. Dharmadeep, Sakshi Tiwari & C. Soundarya·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Clear aligner therapy has become an increasingly visible orthodontic option because of its aesthetic and removable design. However, public knowledge of its indications, limitations and perceived advantages remains variable. Objective: This questionnaire-based study as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1362
Background: Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are considered to be at increased risk of poor oral health, which may have implications for general health and the prevention of infective endocarditis. This cross-sectional comparative study assessed the oral health status...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1361
Background: Cleft lip and alveolus is one of the most common congenital craniofacial anomalies and is frequently associated with missing teeth, alveolar bone defects, compromised lip support, and aesthetic concerns. Prosthodontic rehabilitation plays a crucial role in restoring o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1360