PURPOSE Familial dysautonomia (FD) is a progressive neuropathy, characterized by somatic and skeletal abnormalities, and by a variety of oral and diet disturbances. The purpose of the study was to assess the alveolar bone height at the molar areas of children and adolescents with FD. METHODS The distance from the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) to the alveolar bone crest (ABC) was measured on r...

OBJECTIVES To analyze various caries-related factors in orthodontic patients at de-bonding, and to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference in caries risk between governmental and private orthodontic patients immediately after orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional examination was carried out on 89 orthodontic patients aged 13-29 years, mean age 21.5 years....

BACKGROUND Pulp stones are discrete calcified bodies found in the dental pulp. The aims of this study were to calculate the prevalence of pulp stones in young Australian adults using radiographs, and to report any associations between occurrence of pulp stones and sex, tooth type, dental arch, side and dental status. METHODS From 217 undergraduate dental students, comprising 123 males and 94 ...

Periodontal structures are vital tissues that could be affected by the surrounding environment. Dental materials and/or restorations may trigger negative response such as gingival inflammation and bone loss from periodontal tissues. The objective of this study was to report the prevalence of overhang interproximal amalgam restorations by undergraduate students at College of Dentistry, King Saud...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS While the use of X-ray is increasing, professional responsibility of dentists entitles them to have sufficient and correct knowledge of using radiographs. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of correct prescription of radiographs among dentists in Yazd, Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a descriptive cross-sectional study including 134 general den...

OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of overhanging margins in amalgam restorations done by undergraduate students at Fatima Jinnah Dental College Hospital, Karachi. STUDY DESIGN Observational study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Department of Operative Dentistry, Fatima Jinnah Dental Hospital, Karachi, from January to June 2009. METHODOLOGY Patients aged 20 - 45 years attending the Departm...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the technical errors of intraoral radiographs exposed on film v photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates. METHODS The intraoral radiographic images exposed on phantoms from preclinical practical exams of dental and dental hygiene students were used. Each exam consisted of 10 designated periapical and bitewing views. A total of 107 film sets an...

Abstract The present study was a prospective, controlled, randomized, clinical short-term trial aiming to evaluate the performance of adhesively luted, lithium disilicate and feldspathic glass-ceramics onlays over period up 2 years. A total 11 patients (7 female, 4 male; age range: 18-60 years, mean age: 39 years) were selected for this study. Each patient received maximum two restorations per ...

The aim was to appraise the evidence on performance of various means for detection incipient caries in vivo. Five databases published and unpublished research were searched studies from January 2000 October 2019. Search terms included “early caries” “caries detection.” Inclusion criteria involved diagnostic test accuracy early permanent primary teeth. A risk-of-bias assessment performed using Q...