Ameli , Nazila

Dental School, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran

[ 1 ] - A new method for maxillary arch form design in cleft lip and palate patients

Introduction: A study on the presentation of a modified beta function formula to predict maxillary arch form in patients with cleft palate (CLP) is of great importance. In order to have this information, this study was done to present a modified beta function formula for predicting upper dental arch of patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) and to assess its accuracy. Since this information c...

[ 2 ] - Early childhood caries and its association with socio-economic risk factors

Introduction: Early dental caries in childhood is one of the most prevalent health problems. This survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of early childhood caries and its contributing socio-economic factors among kindergarten children of Semnen, Iran. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1332 children under 6 years from Semnan kindergartens were selected by census and...

[ 3 ] - A comparetive study of the effects of home and office bleaching on enamel surface roughness

Introduction: Increase in enamel surface roughness after bleaching is one of its major side effects. The purpose of this study is to compare changes in enamel surface roughness following bleaching with home versus office bleaching agents. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, forty human sound premolar teeth were divided into 4 groups, randomly. Ten teeth were bleached using hydrog...