Publications by authors named "Ali A Aboalela"
Background: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is an oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD) that commonly occurs in the South Asian population as there is high usage of areca nut. There has been extensive research on the pathogenesis and treatment of this condition. It is well-established in the scientific literature that mast cells (MC) have a definitive role in several inflammatory disorders.
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- Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging of the maxillary sinus is crucial for implantologists as it provides 3D anatomical views and helps identify abnormalities for better treatment planning.
- A systematic review analyzed the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in automating tasks related to CBCT-derived maxillary sinus assessments, with 14 relevant studies evaluated using the QUADAS-2 tool for bias and applicability concerns.
- AI models showed high accuracy in tasks like sinusitis diagnosis (99.7%) and surgical planning for maxillary sinus floor augmentation (97%), but more diverse data is needed to enhance the models’ effectiveness and clinical use.
Introduction: Automated segmentation of 3-dimensional pulp space on cone-beam computed tomography images presents a significant opportunity for enhancing diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical education in endodontics. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the performance of artificial intelligence-driven automated pulp space segmentation on cone-beam computed tomography images.
Methods: A comprehensive electronic search was performed using PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases, up until February 2024.
Aim: This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the association between body weight and oral cGVHD (chronic graft versus host disease).
Methods: Patients with oral cGVHD were compared with an age and gender-matched non-GVHD cohort in terms of demographic information, body mass index (BMI), date of transplant, length of hospitalization, and oral complications. Weight was stratified in pre-and post-transplant weight, mean weight after acquiring cGVHD for the first year, and post-oral cGVHD BMI.
Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the distal extension of the palatal rugae area as an anatomical constraint on the harvesting of palatal soft tissue grafts in a Saudi Arabian population. Additionally, factors that could affect or predict the extension were considered. Methods Three hundred seventy-four (374) dental casts from Saudi nationals currently residing in Riyadh (170 males and 204 females) were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of discontinuing high-dose antiresorptive (AR) therapy in reducing the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in patients treated with AR medications and undergoing dentoalveolar surgery or tooth extractions. The review was carried out in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) recommendations. A literature search was conducted using the databases MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) from inception till the 1st of April, 2022.
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