The major change in the biochemical constituents of the connective tissue during dental diseases especially during pulpitis, gingivitis and periodontitis is the loss of collagens due to degradation. There are at least four different mechanisms by which the extracellular matrix can be degraded. These include the release of enzymes by host and bacterial cells, phagocytosis of matrix components, r...

Abstract Background Phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging, PC MRI, is a valuable tool allowing for non-invasive quantification of CSF dynamics, but has lacked adoption in clinical practice Chiari malformation diagnostics. To improve these diagnostic practices, better understanding MRI based measurement agreement, repeatability, and reproducibility dynamics needed. Methods An anatomically re...

There is an important point related to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries and derangement due to trauma from dental extractions by dental students. This subject should be an utmost cause for concern for dentists and dental practitioners. Because if not treated it may become chronic. This issue has been noted by many researchers in academic dental training centers worldwide. The results of m...

introduction: given growing elderly population and high prevalence of oral and dental diseases in this age group, this study was conducted to investigate oral health status and related quality of life among older adults in yazd located in central iran. methods: the cross sectional study was carried out on 210 elderly people aged ≥ 60 years under the guise of yazd health care centers who entered...

This is the first of two articles providing an overall view of oral diseases and conditions, taking the oral cavity and its organs and tissues as integrated parts of the human body. This article provides an overview of three oral diseases and conditions that are associated directly with loss of tooth structure or loss of teeth and reviews their risk factors and preventive and treatment interven...

ntroduction: Oral/dental care  is  necessary  for  the  health  of mother  and  her  fetus  during  pregnancy.  Recent  research  has  indicated  a  relationship  between periodontal  diseases  and  adverse  pregnancy outcomes  such  as  premature  delivery,  low birth weight, and  neonatal  admission in  intensive care  units.  The present study aimed to examine the effects of education on ora...

Molecular & Cellular Imaging is “the in-vivo characterization and measurement of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level” and aims to image molecular abnormalities associated with diseases and to monitor cell assemblys such as macrophages or stem cells. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), PET, and optical imaging are currently the modalities of choice, which can be used in the li...

introduction: oral diseases are the most prevalent diseases probable at any age. they are chronic in nature and expensive to care.  accurate, comprehensive, well-structured, well-managed data is required to control and prevent oral diseases, clinical audit, quality of patient care, and administrative, financial, research and legal goals fulfillment we need. in dentistry, data collection would p...

Domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are increasingly popular as household pets; therefore, veterinarians need to be familiar with the most common diseases afflicting rabbits including dental diseases. Diagnostic approaches for dental disease include gross oral examination, endoscopic oral examination, skull radiography, and computed tomography (CT). CT overcomes many limitations of standar...

Currently, the gold standard for dental imaging is projection radiography or cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). These methods are fast and cost-efficient, but exhibit poor soft tissue contrast and expose the patient to ionizing radiation (X-rays). The need for an alternative imaging modality e.g. for soft tissue management has stimulated a rising interest in dental magnetic resonance imaging...