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View article: Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing dentine hypersensitivity in clinical practice: insights from the Middle East and Africa
Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing dentine hypersensitivity in clinical practice: insights from the Middle East and Africa Open
Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is a common yet often overlooked oral condition that causes pain and discomfort, negatively impacting quality of life. The prevalence of DH in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is relatively higher than …
View article: The Four-dimensional Model of Academic Efficiency in Higher Education
The Four-dimensional Model of Academic Efficiency in Higher Education Open
Two higher education concepts have received growing emphasis over the past few years, namely productivity and efficiency. Universities worldwide are now concerned with the smart allocation of their resources to maximize the outputs in the …
View article: Morphometric analysis of the skull base and palatal regions for gender identification using CBCT: a retrospective study
Morphometric analysis of the skull base and palatal regions for gender identification using CBCT: a retrospective study Open
Objectives The objectives of this study were to evaluate the accuracy of morphometry of skull base and palate in gender discrimination using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning and to assess the accuracy of the results among a sa…
View article: Morphometric analysis of odontoid process among Arab population: a retrospective cone beam CT study
Morphometric analysis of odontoid process among Arab population: a retrospective cone beam CT study Open
Objective This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans to assess the odontoid process diameter in the Arab population and to determine whether one or two cortical screws can be used for tr…
View article: Anatomical landscape of oral squamous cell carcinoma: A single cancer center study in UAE
Anatomical landscape of oral squamous cell carcinoma: A single cancer center study in UAE Open
The present investigation found a correlation between the diverse clinicopathological characteristics of the various anatomical subsites in OSCC. Different anatomical subsites also displayed varying degrees of gene mutation.
View article: Effect of different teaching/learning approaches using virtual patients on student’s situational interest and cognitive load: a comparative study
Effect of different teaching/learning approaches using virtual patients on student’s situational interest and cognitive load: a comparative study Open
Background Virtual Patients (VPs) have been receiving considerable attention in medical education as an authentic learning and teaching approach. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of using different approaches of conduction of virtual…
View article: Characteristics of Suture Materials Used in Oral Surgery: Systematic Review
Characteristics of Suture Materials Used in Oral Surgery: Systematic Review Open
Following an oral surgical operation, all sutures revealed varied degrees of irritation and microbial accumulation. Nonresorbable monofilament synthetic sutures, however, exhibited less tissue response and less microbial accumulation.
View article: Prolonged Inhibition of <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Growth and Biofilm Formation by Sustained Release of Chlorhexidine from Varnish Coated Dental Abutments: An <i>in Vitro</i> Study
Prolonged Inhibition of <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Growth and Biofilm Formation by Sustained Release of Chlorhexidine from Varnish Coated Dental Abutments: An <i>in Vitro</i> Study Open
Background . It has been confirmed that bacterial biofilm covering dental implants is the main microbial source causing preimplant infectious and inflammatory diseases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial/antibiofil…
View article: A study on the association between accessory maxillary ostium and maxillary sinus mucosal thickening using cone beam computed tomography
A study on the association between accessory maxillary ostium and maxillary sinus mucosal thickening using cone beam computed tomography Open
Background Accessory maxillary ostium (AMO) has a major role to play in the aetiology of maxillary sinusitis. Mucosal thickening is one of the key radiographic features of chronic maxillary sinusitis. The aim of this study was to identify …
View article: Analysis of inferior nasal turbinate width and concha bullosa in subjects with nasal septum deviation: a cone beam tomography study
Analysis of inferior nasal turbinate width and concha bullosa in subjects with nasal septum deviation: a cone beam tomography study Open
View article: Cone-beam computed tomography characterization of the intraosseous vascular canal in the lateral wall of the maxillary antrum
Cone-beam computed tomography characterization of the intraosseous vascular canal in the lateral wall of the maxillary antrum Open
This study established the approximate location of the LAIC in a United Arab Emirates cohort, which will assist the oral surgeon in selecting the appropriate site for sinus lift procedures with reduced risk of surgical hemorrhage.
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Dental Professionals Based on Employment Status During the Pandemic
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Dental Professionals Based on Employment Status During the Pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly across the globe, leading governments to impose prolonged lockdowns on both movement and commerce. Although lockdowns decrease the rates of novel infections, they can have devastating consequences on th…
View article: United by Hope, Divided by Access: Country Mapping of COVID-19 Information Accessibility and Its Consequences on Pandemic Eradication
United by Hope, Divided by Access: Country Mapping of COVID-19 Information Accessibility and Its Consequences on Pandemic Eradication Open
Many government websites and mobile content are inaccessible for people with vision, hearing, cognitive, and motor impairments. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted these disparities when health authority website information, critical in prov…
View article: Additional file 1 of A study on the association between accessory maxillary ostium and maxillary sinus mucosal thickening using cone beam computed tomography
Additional file 1 of A study on the association between accessory maxillary ostium and maxillary sinus mucosal thickening using cone beam computed tomography Open
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View article: Application of a Cone‐Beam Computed Tomography‐Based Index for Evaluating Surgical Sites Prior to Sinus Lift Procedures—A Pilot Study
Application of a Cone‐Beam Computed Tomography‐Based Index for Evaluating Surgical Sites Prior to Sinus Lift Procedures—A Pilot Study Open
Objectives . Radiography‐based indices can help surgeons perform detailed examinations of the surgical site and predict the surgical difficulty of cases. We aimed to develop and validate a novel CBCT‐based index that can predict the surgic…
View article: A Study on the Association Between Accessory Maxillary Ostium and Maxillary Sinus Mucosal Thickening Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
A Study on the Association Between Accessory Maxillary Ostium and Maxillary Sinus Mucosal Thickening Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography Open
Background- Accessory maxillary ostium (AMO) has a major role to play in the aetiology of maxillary sinusitis. Mucosal thickening is one of the key radiographic features of chronic maxillary sinusitis. The aim of this study was to establis…
View article: Assessment of alveolar bone level and furcation involvement in periodontal diseases using dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT): a systematic review
Assessment of alveolar bone level and furcation involvement in periodontal diseases using dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT): a systematic review Open
The advent of CBCT has contributed significantly to dental imaging. In the field of periodontics, CBCT provides a multiplanar view to assess the alveolar bone in three dimensions. This helps the dentist to make measurements at any location…
View article: Mandibular angle augmentation using solid silicone implants
Mandibular angle augmentation using solid silicone implants Open
The demand for facial esthetics has increased dramatically to overcome the ongoing aging process and/or improve facial appearance.The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of using bilateral silicone implants for mandibular angle …
View article: The use of computer-guided surgery via a partially guided protocol does not completely compensate for the level of operator experience in implant placement
The use of computer-guided surgery via a partially guided protocol does not completely compensate for the level of operator experience in implant placement Open
Purpose: There is always a tension between allowing novice trainees to place implants independently and the need to achieve accurate functional and esthetic outcomes.We aimed to measure the influence of surgeon experience on the accuracy o…
View article: Micro-computed tomographic evaluation of osseointegration of trabecular dental implants in a rabbit model
Micro-computed tomographic evaluation of osseointegration of trabecular dental implants in a rabbit model Open
Purpose: To evaluate the osseointegration at the coronal and apical threaded parts of Trabecular Metal (TM) dental implants using micro-CT and comparing it to Tapered Screw Vent (TSV) dental implants. Materials and methods:Ten rabbits were…
View article: Collaborative use of virtual patients after a lecture enhances learning with minimal investment of cognitive load
Collaborative use of virtual patients after a lecture enhances learning with minimal investment of cognitive load Open
Collaborative use of VPs after a lecture is the most efficient instructional method, of those tested, as it leads to better learning and transfer combined with lower cognitive load, when compared with independent use of VPs, either before …
View article: The effectiveness of integration of virtual patients in a collaborative learning activity
The effectiveness of integration of virtual patients in a collaborative learning activity Open
On the female campus, the use of VPs in a collaborative learning activity is more effective than its use as an independent learning activity in enhancing students' knowledge acquisition and retention. However, the collaborative use of VPs …
View article: Collaborative use of virtual patients after a lecture enhances learning with minimal investment of cognitive load
Collaborative use of virtual patients after a lecture enhances learning with minimal investment of cognitive load Open
Background: The use of virtual patients (VPs), due to their high complexity and/or inappropriate sequencing with other instructional methods, might cause a high cognitive load, which hampers learning. Aim: To investigate the …
View article: The effectiveness of sequencing virtual patients with lectures in a deductive or inductive learning approach
The effectiveness of sequencing virtual patients with lectures in a deductive or inductive learning approach Open
Sequencing VPs in inductive and deductive learning approaches leads to no significant differences on students' performance when full guidance is offered in the inductive approach.
View article: The use of virtual patient scenarios as a vehicle for teaching professionalism
The use of virtual patient scenarios as a vehicle for teaching professionalism Open
Objectives This study aimed to measure students’ perceptions of virtual patient scenarios (VPs) for developing ethical reasoning skills and to explore features in VP design that are necessary to promote professionalism. Methods Sixty‐five …
View article: Socket preservation for dental implant site development A randomized controlled clinical trial
Socket preservation for dental implant site development A randomized controlled clinical trial Open
Aim of the study:To compare between the effect of two different bone grafting materials on the horizontal and vertical socket dimensional changes following posterior teeth extraction.Materials and Methods: 30 patients (13 females &17 males…
View article: Alveolar bone density and its clinical implication in the placement of dental implants and orthodontic mini-implants
Alveolar bone density and its clinical implication in the placement of dental implants and orthodontic mini-implants Open
The alveolar bone density at dentate and edentulous sites in our population is generally lower than the norm reference density of other populations, which dictates the need for quantitative assessment of bone density before implants and mi…