Acute apical abscess is an inflammatory condition of periradicular tissues that usually develops secondary to microbial infection of the root canal system. It may present with pain, tenderness, suppuration and swelling, and, in some cases, the infection may extend beyond the intr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1358
Dyah Indartin Setyowati, Dwi Kartika Apriyono, Hanna Alifia Pratiwi, Kendra Firyaliva, Balqist Ferinda Inayah, Siti Muflihatul Hasanah, Intan Ratu Alda & Berliana Inas Putri Ismanto·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) may temporarily alter the surface characteristics of the labial mucosa and can therefore influence lip print recording in cheiloscopy. This clinical case report aimed to assess the stability of lip print patterns in a 24-year-old woman with rec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1357
Introduction: The anterior alveolar bone determines the biological limits of orthodontic tooth movement and may vary with vertical facial pattern and gender. Objective: The study aims to evaluate anterior alveolar dimensions in relation to vertical facial pattern and gender among...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1356
Dental crowding is a common malocclusion resulting from a discrepancy between tooth size and the available space within the dental arch. The present cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate mesiodistal tooth size and arch width in Class I normal occlusion and Class I and Class II...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1355
Herpes Zoster Virus (HZV) is a neurotropic virus that, upon reactivation, causes a characteristic unilateral dermatomal eruption not crossing the midline, limited to the area supplied by the affected nerve. The condition, known as Shingles or Herpes Zoster (HZ), has increasing in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1354
The success of endodontic treatment depends on effective canal shaping, thorough chemo-mechanical debridement, and the achievement of a three-dimensional hermetic seal. Despite a reported success rate of up to 97%, failures may occur, often necessitating endodontic retreatment. C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1352
Most Shahana Afroge Khan, Diti Rani Das, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Nawsheen Zahan, Sayontoni Projna, Dipto Kumar Das, Monon Kanti Das, Amrita Mojumder, Pranab Karmaker & Arup Kumar Saha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Bangladesh, one of the world’s most densely populated countries, faces major challenges in oral health service delivery. With approximately 2,000 dentists graduating annually, only a small proportion provide care in rural communities. Limited evidence exists on oral h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1353
Hydrogels are increasingly important in endodontic research because they combine high water content, tuneable physicochemical behaviour, injectability, biological compatibility and the capacity to deliver antimicrobial or regenerative signals within the complex root canal environ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1351
Background and Objectives: The long-term success of full-arch implant-supported restorations depends on the precision of the impression-making process. Intraoral scanners (IOS) offer clinical advantages, yet capturing accurate complete-arch impressions in edentulous patients rema...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1350
Surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars is one of the most common procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery, often associated with postoperative complications such as pain, swelling, trismus, alveolar osteitis, and infection. The use of antimicrobial regimens t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1348
S. Priyadharshini, S. Shamala, A. Nandhini, I. Janani, B. Adhitya, S. Kokila, I. Manisha & A. Kokila·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Biomedical waste (BMW) generated in dental clinics poses significant infection-control and environmental challenges. Dental interns, as frontline healthcare providers, are routinely exposed to various categories of BMW, yet their formal training and practical compliance with BMW...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1347
Restorative management of endodontically treated teeth has long been a subject of debate, owing to the need to balance preservation of remaining tooth structure with adequate retention and resistance form. Traditionally, post-and-core systems have been employed to reinforce such...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1346
Purpose: The study aimed to standardize the effective antimicrobial dose per unit length of suture and evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of coated resorbable Vicryl sutures against oral commensals responsible for surgical-site infections. Methods: The study used three types of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1345
Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is a common congenital craniofacial anomaly that significantly affects facial aesthetics, oral function, and overall quality of life, requiring long-term multidisciplinary management. Conventional treatment approaches, including presurgical orthopedics...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1344