Laser technology has profoundly transformed dental practice, offering new horizons for precision, disinfection, and minimally invasive treatment. In endodontics, lasers have been explored for their ability to improve root canal cleaning, disinfection, and healing through photothe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1283
The clinical longevity of tooth-coloured restorations, whether direct or indirect, mainly depends on the strength of the restoration, marginal fit, and its bond strength to the tooth structures. This In vitro study investigates the extent of microleakage in composite inlays fabri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1282
A midline diastema, particularly when the space is significant, poses considerable aesthetic and malocclusion challenges in children. The cause of midline diastema can be attributed to normal physiological process, genetic and racial inclination, developmental defects and congeni...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1281
Introduction: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive, oral potentially malignant disorder with malignant transformation rates between 7% and 13%. Etiology & Pathogenesis: The disease is primarily associated with areca nut and betel quid chewing, compounded b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1280
Background: Immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps and open apices present a challenge for endodontic treatment due to wide canals, thin dentinal walls, and lack of an apical stop. Apexification aims to create an apical barrier and allow proper obturation. Biodentine, a bio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1279
Background: Dual-cure resin composites are widely used for core build-ups, yet limited comparative data exist between glass ceramic and zirconia filled core build up materials. Aim: To compare the flexural strength, compressive strength and fracture resistance of the two core bui...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1278
In this modern era of dentistry especially Periodontics, utilizing the recent technologies especially in the form of digitalized approach has faded away the conventional approach. Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT), Ultrasonography (USG) and MRI are non ionizing radiations to dete...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1276
Jayasurya Govindaraj, Muthu Vignesh J, Sakshi Madhok, Hariharan G, SureshKumar K & Keerthi Priya M·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2025
Introduction: Overdentures provide a viable treatment option for patients with limited remaining teeth, offering improved retention, stability, and preservation of alveolar bone. Aim: This case report describes the rehabilitation of a patient with a maxillary tooth-supported sing...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1277
Guided tissue regeneration using sticky bone (particulate bovine xenograft mixed with i-PRF) and PRF membranes was applied to a lingual dehiscence of tooth 42. The case involves a patient with a lingual dehiscence caused by prolonged use of a tongue piercing, treated with biomate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1275
Background: Bonding to zirconia is challenging due to its non-etchable surface. Incorporation of 10-MDP in adhesives has been suggested to improve resin–zirconia adhesion. Aim: To compare the shear bond strength to zirconia using a 5th-generation adhesive, a 7th-generation adhesi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1274
Background: Increasing demand for esthetic, durable posterior restorations has led to the development of various composite techniques. Short fiber reinforced composites (SFRC) claim improved stress absorption, while indirect inlays reduce polymerization shrinkage, potentially inf...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1273
Background: Endodontically treated teeth are structurally compromised due to loss of tooth structure during access cavity, root canal preparation and dehydration of dentine. The pericervical dentin (PCD), located approximately 4 mm above and below the crestal bone, plays a critic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1271
Background: Dental erosion occurs when tooth structure is chemically dissolved by acids or chelating agents. In endodontics, EDTA is commonly used to clear the smear layer, but extended contact can also weaken dentin through demineralization and surface changes. These drawbacks h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1272
The Mexican Official Standards (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas, NOMs) constitute a mandatory legal, scientific and administrative framework in dental practice because they regulate the quality of services, patient safety and professional responsibility. For periodontics specialists,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1269
Odontoma is the most common odontogenic lesion of the jaws and, according to the latest WHO classification, it corresponds to a benign hamartoma composed of enamel, dentin, pulp, and cementum arranged in a disorganized manner. Two types are distinguished: compound odontoma and co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1270