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View article: Evaluating the Effects of Low-level Laser Therapy and Platelet-rich Plasma on Bone Calcium Content and Mechanical Properties at Tooth Extraction Sites: An Animal Study
Evaluating the Effects of Low-level Laser Therapy and Platelet-rich Plasma on Bone Calcium Content and Mechanical Properties at Tooth Extraction Sites: An Animal Study Open
Background: Both low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) are demonstrated to promote the repair of mandibular defects. Objectives: This study investigated the mechanical properties and calcium content at the tooth ext…
View article: Clinical evaluation of marginal fit of uncemented CAD-CAM monolithic zirconia three-unit restorations in anterior areas, using scannable and conventional polyvinyl siloxane impression materials
Clinical evaluation of marginal fit of uncemented CAD-CAM monolithic zirconia three-unit restorations in anterior areas, using scannable and conventional polyvinyl siloxane impression materials Open
View article: Glomus tumor in the buccal mucosa: A case report and review of the literature
Glomus tumor in the buccal mucosa: A case report and review of the literature Open
Glomus tumors are rare benign neoplasms usually occurring in the upper and lower extremities. However, oral cavity involvement is rare, with only a few case reports. We present a 37-year-old male patient with a chief complaint of an exophy…
View article: In Situ Casting of Platelet Rich Plasma/SiO2/Alginate for Bone Tissue Engineering Application in Rabbit Mandible Defect Model.
In Situ Casting of Platelet Rich Plasma/SiO2/Alginate for Bone Tissue Engineering Application in Rabbit Mandible Defect Model. Open
Silica demonstrated a superior osteogenic activity over PRP in both short and long term periods. Evidently, they showed no synergistic regenerative effects. Our ad hoc device was efficiently capable of inserting the scaffolds into the inju…
View article: Nasal sebaceous carcinoma
Nasal sebaceous carcinoma Open
Nasal sebaceous carcinoma is an extremely rare cutaneous malignancy. We present the case of an 86-year-old female who had a skin nodule with surface telangiectasia on the right ala of the nose. The lesion had been removed and has been reco…
View article: Clinical Evaluation of Marginal Fit of Monolithic Zirconia Fixed Partial Denture, Using Scannable and Conventional Polyvinyl Siloxane Impression Materials
Clinical Evaluation of Marginal Fit of Monolithic Zirconia Fixed Partial Denture, Using Scannable and Conventional Polyvinyl Siloxane Impression Materials Open
Background: This in-vivo study aimed to evaluate the marginal fit of three-unit monolithic zirconia fixed partial dentures (FPDs) using conventional and scannable polyvinyl siloxane impression materials because of the great importance of m…
View article: Pattern and causes of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: A 6-years retrospective study
Pattern and causes of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: A 6-years retrospective study Open
Aim: This retrospective study aimed to investigate the cause and pattern of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis in patients who have been treated for this condition at a major urban teaching hospital. Methods and Materials: In this stu…
View article: Do low-level laser therapy and platelet-rich plasma affect bone calcium content and mechanical properties at tooth extraction sites? An experimental study in the rat
Do low-level laser therapy and platelet-rich plasma affect bone calcium content and mechanical properties at tooth extraction sites? An experimental study in the rat Open
Background: Both low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) have been suggested to improve the repair of mandibular defects. This study investigated the mechanical properties and calcium content at the tooth extraction s…
View article: Shaping ability of three nickel-titanium rotary instruments in simulated L-shaped canals: OneShape, Hero Shaper, and Revo-S
Shaping ability of three nickel-titanium rotary instruments in simulated L-shaped canals: OneShape, Hero Shaper, and Revo-S Open
View article: Analysis of hard tissue facial symmetry after unilateral mandibular reconstruction
Analysis of hard tissue facial symmetry after unilateral mandibular reconstruction Open
Background This study aimed to determine how successful reconstruction of the mandible can recover the symmetry. Materials and methods All patients who underwent surgical treatment for unilateral mandibular reconstruction in 4 years were r…
View article: Shaping Ability of Three Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments in Simulated L-Shaped Canals: Oneshape, Hero Shaper, and Revo-S
Shaping Ability of Three Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments in Simulated L-Shaped Canals: Oneshape, Hero Shaper, and Revo-S Open
Background This study aimed to compare the shaping ability of OneShape, Hero Shaper, and Revo-S instruments in simulated L-shaped canals. Methods forty-eight simulated L-shaped canals were prepared to an apical size of 25 using OneShape, H…
View article: The effects of orthognathic surgery on auditory function
The effects of orthognathic surgery on auditory function Open
Background Orthognathic surgery is widely used in treating functional and skeletal problems. Any surgical procedure could cause side effects. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the potential changes in orthognathic surgery on the hear…
View article: A Long-Standing Giant Mandibular Ameloblastoma and its Management with Microvascular Free Fibular Graft: a Case Report.
A Long-Standing Giant Mandibular Ameloblastoma and its Management with Microvascular Free Fibular Graft: a Case Report. Open
Ameloblastoma is one of the most common benign epithelial odontogenic tumors of jaws. We report a case of long-standing slow-growing giant ameloblastoma involving almost all of mandibular bone. The solid multicystic lesion was excised, and…
View article: Does the systemic administration of l-arginine affect dental implant stability in nicotine consumer dogs?
Does the systemic administration of l-arginine affect dental implant stability in nicotine consumer dogs? Open
View article: Maxillary Sinus Myxofibrosarcoma Mimicking Nodular Fasciitis: A Rare Case Report
Maxillary Sinus Myxofibrosarcoma Mimicking Nodular Fasciitis: A Rare Case Report Open
View article: Kissing tumors; the concurrent diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
Kissing tumors; the concurrent diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus Open
Background Esophageal leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare tumor that constitutes less than 1% of all malignant esophageal tumors. Concurrent occurrence of esophageal leiomyosarcoma with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is even rarer than isolated …
View article: Synergic effects of decellularized bone matrix, hydroxyapatite, and extracellular vesicles on repairing of the rabbit mandibular bone defect model
Synergic effects of decellularized bone matrix, hydroxyapatite, and extracellular vesicles on repairing of the rabbit mandibular bone defect model Open
Background: Extracellular vesicles (ECV) and bone extracellular matrix (ECM) have beneficial effects on the treatment of some pathological conditions. The purpose of this study was to find the synergic effects of decellularized bone (DB) E…
View article: Synergic effects of decellularized bone matrix, hydroxyapatite, and extracellular vesicles on repairing of the rabbit mandibular bone defect model
Synergic effects of decellularized bone matrix, hydroxyapatite, and extracellular vesicles on repairing of the rabbit mandibular bone defect model Open
Background: Extracellular vesicles (ECV) and bone extracellular matrix (ECM) have beneficial effects on the treatment of some pathological conditions. The purpose of this study was to find the synergic effects of decellularized bone (DB) E…
View article: Synergic effects of decellularized bone matrix, hydroxyapatite, and extracellular vesicles on repairing of the rabbit mandibular bone defect model
Synergic effects of decellularized bone matrix, hydroxyapatite, and extracellular vesicles on repairing of the rabbit mandibular bone defect model Open
Background Extracellular vesicles (ECV) have beneficial effects on the treatment of some pathological cases such as bone defects. Besides, the bone extracellular matrix (ECM) has been used to restore bone damage. Since major bone defects s…
View article: Marginal bone resorption of posterior mandible dental implants with different insertion methods
Marginal bone resorption of posterior mandible dental implants with different insertion methods Open
Background To evaluated the marginal bone loss around dental implants by two insertion methods. Methods Eligible patients were divided into two groups; manual and mechanized groups. Peri-apical x-ray using a customized device to standardiz…
View article: Anxiety in patients undergoing surgical extraction of mandibular third molars
Anxiety in patients undergoing surgical extraction of mandibular third molars Open
Aim: The present study aimed to assess the amount of anxiety felt before and immediately after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars. Materials and Methods: Patients' anxiety related to mandibular third molar surgery was pro…
View article: Intraoperative blood loss in maxillofacial trauma surgery
Intraoperative blood loss in maxillofacial trauma surgery Open
The results of the present study show that preparation for blood transfusion in patients with maxillofacial traumatic bone fracture requiring surgery is uncommon if patients have no systemic disease or specific blood dyscrasias preoperativ…
View article: Comparison of naproxen and Gelofen for Pain relief in lower third molar surgery: A single-blinded randomized clinical trial
Comparison of naproxen and Gelofen for Pain relief in lower third molar surgery: A single-blinded randomized clinical trial Open
Objectives: Third molar surgeries are a routine procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery and its associated pain is bothersome to patients. The purpose of this study was to compare the analgesic effect of Gelofen and naproxen in lower t…
View article: Tapia's Syndrome after Cosmetic Malar Augmentation: a Case Report.
Tapia's Syndrome after Cosmetic Malar Augmentation: a Case Report. Open
Tapia's syndrome is an infrequent complication of airway manipulation. It is usually due to an extra-cranial ipsilateral injury to the hypoglossal nerve and the recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagal nerve, which can happen after any surg…
View article: Shaping Ability of ProTaper Universal, ProTaper NEXT and WaveOne Primary in Severely Curved Resin Blocks
Shaping Ability of ProTaper Universal, ProTaper NEXT and WaveOne Primary in Severely Curved Resin Blocks Open
All of the rotary instruments were safe in preparing severely curved canals and PTN showed better preparation of apical part of the canal.
View article: Evaluation of the accuracy of two apex locators in endodontic treatment and retreatments: an ex vivo study
Evaluation of the accuracy of two apex locators in endodontic treatment and retreatments: an ex vivo study Open
Introduction: Working length determination is important in successful endodontic treatment and retreatment.This study evaluated the accuracy of two electronic apex locators Root ZX and Raypex®6 (EALs) in determining the electronic working …
View article: Evaluation of Antibacterial Effects of Silver-Coated Stainless Steel Orthodontic Brackets.
Evaluation of Antibacterial Effects of Silver-Coated Stainless Steel Orthodontic Brackets. Open
Brackets coated with Ag, via an electroplating method, exhibited antibacterial properties when placed in direct contact with Streptococcus mutans. This antibacterial effect persisted for 30 days after contact with the bacteria.
View article: The Effects of Functional Appliances on Female Patients with Skeletal Class II Malocclusion 6 Months after Menarche
The Effects of Functional Appliances on Female Patients with Skeletal Class II Malocclusion 6 Months after Menarche Open
Aim To investigate the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue changes in girls with class II division 1 malocclusion after growth spurt peak under the effect of activator appliance. Materials and methods In this clinical trial study, 15 female …
View article: Effect of Different Instrumentation Techniques on Vertical Root Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth.
Effect of Different Instrumentation Techniques on Vertical Root Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth. Open
All three instrumentation techniques caused weakening of the structure of the roots, and rendered them susceptible to fracture under lesser load than unprepared roots. The fracture resistance of roots prepared with the single-file reciproc…
View article: Patient satisfaction and complication rates after delivery of removable partial dentures: A 4-year retrospective study
Patient satisfaction and complication rates after delivery of removable partial dentures: A 4-year retrospective study Open
Background: Patients′ satisfaction and complication rates of removable partial dentures (RPDs) can affect patient acceptance and compliance in using RPDs. This study aims to determine complication and satisfaction rates in patients wearing…