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The antibacterial effect of silver, zinc-oxide and combination of silver/ zinc oxide nanoparticles coating of orthodontic brackets (an in vitro study)
BACKGROUND: Preventive measures are essential during the length of orthodontic treatment to reduce the risk of decalcification and white spot …
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Prevalence and correlates of periodontitis among Kenyan women planning to conceive
BACKGROUND: Periodontitis has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Little is known about the burden and risk factors for periodontitis …
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Oral health status of nursing staff in Ilembula, Wanging’ombe District, Njombe region, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Owing to the reduced dental treatment infrastructure in the Tanzanian highlands, maintaining good oral health is a challenge for …
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Cone-beam computed tomography analysis of primary root canals transportation and dentin loss after instrumentation with two-pediatric rotary files
BACKGROUND: This in vitro study aims to compare rotary files (Fanta and Zuanba) with manual K files according to the …
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Dental caries according to CAST among Zambian adolescents; pattern, socio-demographic and behavioral correlates
BACKGROUND: Dental Caries affect more than half of children and adolescents globally and more so in Africa. Most caries studies …
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Stresses induced by one piece and two piece dental implants in All-on-4® implant supported prosthesis under simulated lateral occlusal loading: non linear finite element analysis study
BACKGROUND: Correct choice of the implant design and the occlusal scheme is important for the success of implant supported restorations. …
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Oral health knowledge and oral hygiene practice among visually impaired subjects in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Oral health is a global issue. It has an enormous impact on the overall health and well-being of an …
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Retention strength of monolithic zirconia crowns cemented with different primer-cement systems
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this in vitro study was to assess the influence of different cement systems with different ceramic …
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Primary school teachers’ contributions to oral health promotion in urban and rural areas of the Gulu District, Northern Uganda: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Dental caries remains the most prevalent non-communicable disease globally affecting 60-90% of children. The World Health Organisation's (WHO) health-promoting …
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Computer-controlled Intraligamentary local anaesthesia in extraction of mandibular primary molars: randomised controlled clinical trial
BACKGROUND: Local anesthesia (LA) poses a threat in children more than the treatment process itself, so pediatric dentists are always …
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Maternal and infant risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa: a systematic review
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa. DESIGN: A systematic …
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Effect of erosive media on microhardness and fracture toughness of CAD-CAM dental materials
Abstract Background Erosive acids might create surface flaws and deteriorate the mechanical properties of CAD-CAM materials. This invitro study aimed …
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Assessment of risk factors and molecular biomarkers in children with supernumerary teeth: a single-center study
BACKGROUND: Supernumerary teeth are considered one of the commonly observed dental anomalies in children. Several theories have been proposed to …
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Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behaviour (COM-B) model association with Egyptian dentists’ reporting of suspected abuse
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the frequency of reporting suspected abuse by Egyptian dentists who have examined patients with …
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Oral hygiene practices and their sociodemographic correlates among adults in Burkina Faso: results from the First National Survey
BACKGROUND: Sociodemographic parameters are the driving determinants of oral hygiene practices. This study aims to describe oral hygiene practices and …
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Effect of staining beverages and bleaching on optical properties of a CAD/CAM nanohybrid and nanoceramic restorative material
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the optical properties of nanohybrid Grandio (GR) and nanoceramic Lava Ultimate …
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Various painful oral adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination: a case series
BACKGROUND: Adverse events are increasingly being reported with the growing COVID-19 vaccination rate. However, the current literature on orofacial adverse …
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Assessment of chemical, ultrasonic, diode laser, and Er:YAG laser application on debonding of ceramic brackets
BACKGROUND: Risk of enamel damage that often accompanies ceramic brackets debonding raises the demand of finding an optimal method for …
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Assessment of oral health status in a Ghanaian population: rationale, methods, and population characteristics
BACKGROUND: Oral health surveys aid in estimating the oral health of a population and provide a projection for future oral …
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Digital model superimpositions: are different software algorithms equally accurate in quantifying linear tooth movements?
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the accuracy of three different 3D digital model registration software packages for linear tooth movement measurements, with …