SH Moieni
[ 1 ] - The Correlation between Cigarette Smoking and Salivary Flow Rate
Background and aim: Side effects of cigarette smoking are among the major concerns. These complications can adversely affect the oral environment. Since reduced salivary flow rate increases the incidence of tooth decay and other dental and oral problems, the present research aimed to investigate the relationship between cigarette smoking and salivary flow rate. Materials and Methods: In this h...
[ 2 ] - Correlation of Bone Mineral Density and Fractal Analysis of the Mandibular Condyle in Women with Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study
Background and Aim: Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) appears to be more common in osteoporotic patients. Fractal analysis is a mathematical method that can be used to assess trabecular bone. The aim of this study was to assess the correlation of bone mineral density (BMD) and fractal dimension (FD) of the condyles in women with TMJOA using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). ...