Farzane Vaziri

Assistant Professor, Periodontology Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University, Yazd, Iran

[ 1 ] - Evaluation of the Effect of Surgical Crown Lengthening on Periodontal Parameters

Background: Surgical crown lengthening is needed for teeth with subgingival caries, fractured teeth, insufficient crown length, and deep subgingival margin of failed restorations. Since there is no agreement on the effects of crown lengthening surgery on gingival parameters, the purpose of this study was to evaluate periodontal parameters in patients who needed crown lengthening surgery. Method...

[ 2 ] - Relationship Between Oral Health Related Quality of Life and Dental Condition in Patients Referring to Yazd Dental University and Yazd Khatamolanbia Clinic

Introduction: Oral health related quality of life - United Kingdom (OHQoL-UK) questionnaire is one of the instrument which measure both positive and negative aspect of Oral Health related Quality of Life (OHQoL) at the same time. The aim of this study is to evaluate OHQoL with remaining teeth and other variable using OHQoL-UK questionnaire. Method and Material: This cross-sectional study was d...

[ 3 ] - Evaluation of knowledge, Attitude and Practice between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

Introduction: The importance of the periodontal health maintenance and promotion in diabetes mellitus has been supported. Evidence showed that many patients are unaware about effects of diabetes mellitus on oral health. The aim of this study is to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and practice of diabetic patients concerning the risk of periodontal disease and prevention. Materials and Methods: I...

[ 4 ] - Health Literacy in Periodontal Patients

Introduction: health literacy is a fundamental part of the healing promotion. The aim of this study was to evaluate periodontal health literacy among patients. Materials and methods: 296 patients attending periodontal clinic who were above 16 years old participated in this study. Gathering data was based on screening questions on a 5-point Likert scale. After completion questionnaire, data was...

[ 5 ] - Investigation of the Level of General Dentists' Awareness about the Causes of Halitosis and its Treatment in Yazd in 2018

Introduction: The unpleasant odor felt in speaking or breathing may be the sign of systemic disorders or some localized lesions in the mouth and teeth. As the first people to be questioned in this field, dentists play a critical role in diagnosis, treatment, and refer to a specialist, so their knowledge in this matter is important This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of Yazd general de...

[ 6 ] - A Study of Occupational Exposure to Patient's Blood and Saliva among Dental Students of Shahid Sadoughi Yazd University in 2016-2017

Introduction: Occupational exposure in dentistry is defined as exposing the skin or mucosa to blood, saliva, or infectious discharge of the patient. Dentists are in contact with sharp and high-speed rotary devices that increase the chance of occupational exposure. The purpose of this study was to determine the occupational exposure to blood and saliva of patients in dental students of Shahid Sa...

[ 7 ] - Oral Manifestations in COVID-19: a Missed Diagnostic Clue or a Mispresented Secondary Complication

Abstract: According to recent studies, oral lesions associated with COVID-19, manifests in various forms which may be as inaugural symptoms for the onset of the disease. However, further investigations are needed to confirm their probable characteristic role in diagnosis of COVID-19. It should be also noted that any oral manifestation in COVID-19 must be considered to avoid neglecting oral chan...

[ 8 ] - Effects of Dentifrice Containing 2% Atorvastatin and Oral Ascorbic Acid in Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis

Background and purpose: Ascorbic acid is an important antioxidant and its depletion is a risk factor for periodontal diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of 2% atorvastatin dentifrice and ascorbic acid on improving clinical periodontal parameters in patients with chronic periodontitis. Materials and methods: This clinical trial included 72 patients with moderate and severe chronic...

[ 9 ] - The Effect of Asafoetida Mouthwash on Whiteness of Teeth

Introduction: Teeth whitening is one of the ways to enhance the beauty that makes a personchr('39')s face look more beautiful and then increase onechr('39')s self-esteem. Cases:A total of 63 patients referred to the School of Dentistry of Yazd University of Medical Sciences were prescribed Asafoethda mouthwash for one week. After supra gingival scaling followed by brushing, patients were aske...

[ 10 ] - Survey of knowledge, attitude and self-care behaviors of oral health among dental students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Yazd in 2019

Background & Aim: Dental students as a community model should have a positive attitude towards oral health, therefore the present study was conducted to investigate the knowledge, attitude and self-care behaviors of oral health among dental students in Yazd. Material and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 198 dental students were randomly selected and completed a valid question...