Publications by authors named "A M Al Mullahi"

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  • * Out of 18 respondents (72% response rate), 66.7% had some prior knowledge of avulsion management, but 83% were uncomfortable performing tooth replantation; notable gaps were found in overall knowledge levels.
  • * The research highlighted a need for improved education on dental trauma in medical training, as a significant correlation was identified between knowledge level, prior dental education, and clinical experience.
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Objectives: In the microbiological diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), there is much discussion about the methodology of obtaining proper specimens, the processing technique, and suitable culture media. This retrospective study was conducted to analyse the accuracy of our culture techniques.

Methods: Tissue samples and components from 258 patients after revision arthroplasty of the hip, knee, and shoulder were investigated, and the results of tissue cultures (TC) were compared to those of sonicate fluid cultures (SFC).

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Background: In microbiological diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) there is much controversial discussion about culture media and incubation time, especially if anaerobic bacteria are the causative agents. This retrospective analysis was conducted to compare the results obtained by inoculation of sonicate fluid from prosthetic components into BD Bactec blood culture bottles with those obtained by our culture method using sensitive supplemented growth media.

Methods: Twenty-eight cases were included in this study.

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Regional odontodysplasia (ROD) is uncommon developmental anomaly, which tends to be localised and involves the ectodermal and mesodermal tooth components. A five-year-old female was referred to Department of Child Dental Health at the Leeds Dental Institute regarding malformed primary teeth. On examination 64, 74, and 72 had localised hypomineralized enamel defect.

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