Comparative Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Parameters in Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Using Cone-Beam CT: Focus on Growing vs. Non-Growing Subjects.

Background: Morphological differences in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are crucial for the treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). This study aims to evaluate and compare the TMJ parameters in patients with unilateral and bilateral CLP across growing and non-growing age groups using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: CBCT records from 57 patients (23 males and 34 females) aged 6-50 years with a diagnosed unilateral or bilateral CLP were analyzed.

Clinical and Radiographic Status and PISF Levels of PGE2 Around Cement and Screw Retained Implants.

Background: The aim was to assess the peri-implant clinicoradiographic status and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels in peri-implant sulcular fluid (PISF) samples collected from individuals with cement-retained and crew-retained implants.

Methods: In this observational study, participants with cement-retained and screw-retained implants were enrolled. A questionnaire was utilized to gather demographic information and assess the educational background of the participants.

Radiation risk assessment in professionals working in dental radiology area using buccal micronucleus cytome assay.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of micronuclei (MN) in buccal mucosal cells of professionals working in radiology area to determine the risk of stochastic effects of radiation.

Materials And Methods: All the professionals and students working in King Khalid University - College of Dentistry radiology area were included in the Risk Group (RG = 27). The Control Group (CG = 27) comprised of healthy individual matching the gender and age of the RG.