OBJECTIVE A recent study suggested that rs6504340, a polymorphism within the homeobox B (HOXB) gene cluster, is associated with the susceptibility for malocclusions in Europeans. The resulting malocclusions require orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of rs6504340 and other dentition-implicated polymorphisms with dental and occlusal traits in Korean an...

1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore-575 018, Karnataka, India. 2 MAHE Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Chalakkara, Pallor, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India. 3 Department of Periodontics, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalo...

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a practically new but rapidly growing approach. The concept of OHRQoL can become a tool to explain and shape the state of clinical practice. This study was aimed to do a systematic review about the impacts of different dental treatments on OHRQoL. METHODS:</strong...

The importance of soft tissues for the maintenance peri-implant tissue health is one most discussed topics in dental implantology. Numerous studies confirm that presence affects aesthetic result and long-term survival implants. It was suggested surgical procedures aimed to increase mucosa improve outcomes implant treatment. This literature review aims make an overview methods management around ...

The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the published data concerning zirconia dental implants from various aspects. To identify relevant literature an electronic search was performed of PubMed. Titles and abstracts were screened and articles that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected for a full-text reading. Articles were divided into four groups: 1) studies evaluating th...

Oro-facial and dental injuries are of particular importance as dental tissues have a low potential for recovery when damaged and such injuries can give rise to functional, aesthetic and psychological disfigurement. Also their repair can be costly, distressing and time consuming. This study sought to clarify the nature and severity of oro-facial injuries amongst rugby players in a first division...