Written by Tadasu Sugimori
Published on Vol 2, 2022
The long duration of orthodontic treatment is one of the main issues that forces patients to choose other therapeutic modalities with poor outcomes and unfavorable negative effects . It can also exacerbate any adverse effects caused by orthodontic therapy. Micro-osteotomy perforations (MOPs) have been used to trigger the bone's natural processes that accelerate tooth movement. The periodontal ligament (PDL) is put under increased strain by orthodontic pressures, which leads to the desired re
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Written by Federica Di Spirito
Published on Vol 2, 2022
The greatest threat and pervasive health issue in the world is COVID-19. Thousands of people have died because of it globally. The majority of infected people have moderate to serious symptoms. Controlling periodontal disease is crucial at this time when dentistry is performing below its pre-COVID-19 competence levels. The present study aimed to determine the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi dentists about COVID-19 and its association with periodontal disorders and to compare responses based on
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This study was conducted to determine the frequency of posterior teeth with root canal therapy in orthodontic patients and to focus on the orthodontics consequences. This retrospective study evaluated 550 OPGs for posterior teeth that had received endodontic treatment. A comprehensive online electronic database provided the data. In orthodontic patients, cross-validation was performed using the clinical data for RC treated posteriorly. 8.7% of the orthodontic population had posteriors that had u
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Written by Gianna Dipalma
Published on Vol 2, 2022
This review aimed to conduct a comprehensive review of the literature and statistically synthesize the data discovered about the effect of thermoplastic clear aligners and fixed orthodontic equipment on oral flora and salivary markers. The current systematic review followed the PRISMA criteria and the Cochrane Handbook. Five electronic databases were searched to find relevant articles. There were a total of 5345 articles on this topic. Due to the removal of duplicates, 4636 articles were include
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The dental industry is fast in inventing and producing a wide range of dental materials and equipment. Before these materials and technologies can be used for safer purposes, it is the responsibility of dentists to use them. This study aimed to examine cell culture and microscopy as research aids in conservative dentistry and endodontics. Compared to other dental professions, conservative dentistry, and endodontics have outpaced advancements in this area due to the rapid growth of several materi
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Written by Pavithran Ashokkumar
Published on Vol 2, 2022
A parotid abscess is an uncommon condition that is usually associated with an immunocompromised state. End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is recognized to enhance the risk of infections (DNI) by twofold. Parotid abscesses in ESRD patients may be violent, extending into surrounding regions, and causing facial paralysis. Due to alterations in their protein binding, volumes of distribution, kidney clearance, and non-renal clearance, infection management in patients with ESRD is challenging and often re
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Studies on the stability after a midline diastema closure were few, and the evidence supporting this claim is thought to be weak. This study sought to determine the stability of diastema closure in orthodontic patients who received a fixed or removable retainer. The orthodontic clinics at a private university hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, used treatment records to identify 40 patients who underwent orthodontic treatment for diastema closure. After treatment, a follow-up examination was perfo
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