Introduction: The study aims to compare the flexural strength, hardness, and fracture toughness of polymer-infiltrated ceramics to lithium disilicate to assess clinical suitability. The past two decades have witnessed an evolution in the use of all ceramic restorations, opted for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1313
Background: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a relatively common reactive gingival lesion that presents diagnostic and management challenges due to its clinical similarity to other gingival proliferations and its tendency to recur. A case of a 50-year-old male patient who pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1311
C. Chandrapriya, A. Selvabalaji, A. Vasanthakumari, V. Ramesh, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan & M. Nisha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Introduction: Dental fear and anxiety are common problems for children visiting the dentist and may impact on the success of dental treatment. Behaviour management techniques without medication have been shown to be effective in decreasing anxiety and stress for children during d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1312
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS), a chronic orofacial pain disorder with the presence of burning sensation in the oral cavity without any specific oral disease. It commonly affects elderly aged and middle aged women with significant psychological disorders or hormonal changes. Patien...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1310
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition initiated by dysbiotic microbial biofilms and sustained by a dysregulated host response that culminates in connective tissue destruction and alveolar bone loss. While microbial challenge and classical risk factors such as sm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1309
Radix entomolaris (RE) is an uncommon anatomical variation characterized by the presence of an additional distolingual root in mandibular molars, most frequently the first molar. Its presence poses diagnostic and clinical challenges, especially during endodontic treatment. This c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1308
Preservation of the residual alveolar ridge is a primary goal in prosthodontic rehabilitation. Overdentures represent a proven treatment modality that aids in alveolar bone preservation while maintaining proprioceptive feedback through retained natural teeth. Hemisectioned molars...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1307
Background: Adequate polymerization is essential for attaining optimal mechanical strength and ensuring improved clinical performance of composite restorative materials. Surface hardness is a critical characteristic of resin composites, as it determines their ability to withstand...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1306
Charu Mathi Kamala Kannan, Vasanthakumari A, Selvabalaji A, Ramesh V, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan & Nisha M·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Among the numerous approaches employed in the management of anxiety in pediatric dentistry, one of the most well-known and practical behavior control techniques for children is distraction. The current research set out to assess and compare the impact of three distrac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1305
Soft tissue calcifications in the orofacial region are relatively frequent and are often observed unexpectedly during standard radiographic evaluations. They represent a broad group of conditions arising from abnormal calcium salt deposition, which may occur through dystrophic, m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1304
The integration of nanotechnology with herbal medicine has led to the development of biosynthesized silver nanoparticle (AgNP)–herbal mouth rinses for dental applications. This narrative review summarizes current evidence on the synthesis methods, classification, antimicrobial me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1303
Introduction: Probiotics have gained attention in periodontal therapy due to their potential to modulate the oral microbiota and improve periodontal health. This study wants to evaluate the effectiveness of probiotic strips VS tetracycline fibres in non-surgical pocket reduction...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1302
Background: Laser therapy has gained increasing attention in recent years as a treatment modality for dentinal hypersensitivity due to its ability to induce morphological alterations in dentin without the need for restorative intervention. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1301
Background: Mechanical instrumentation of periodontally diseased root surfaces results in the formation of a smear layer containing organic debris and microorganisms, which may interfere with periodontal regeneration. Root biomodification (RB) aims to remove this smear layer and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1299
Background: Organic foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region are often missed due to their radiolucent nature. Dry wood is particularly challenging as its density on CT scans can mimic air or fat. Case Description: A 62-year-old female presented with persistent facial swelling...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1300