Publications by authors named "Asma AlYahya"

Objectives: Limited literature addresses the long-term success of complete pulpotomy in permanent molars with signs of irreversible pulpitis in young patients. The aim of this observational study was to prospectively evaluate the long-term outcomes of complete pulpotomy using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) over an average period exceeding 11 years.

Methods: Out of 27 molars displaying signs suggestive of irreversible pulpitis which underwent MTA pulpotomy, 24 molars were followed-up for a mean duration of 11.

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Background: The neurological effect of viral respiratory infections has been acknowledged in many studies. However, patients who recovered from this infection show neurological manifestations and are not being routinely transferred for electrodiagnostic evaluation.

Aim: This study aimed to examine the neurological effect of viral respiratory infections on the nerve function using electrophysiology in patients fully recovered from viral respiratory infections.

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Objectives: The goal of this micro-Computed-Tomography (μCT) study was to characterize the structural parameters of natural, early proximal enamel caries lesions and correlate them with two-dimensional radiographic findings.

Methods: Extracted human premolar teeth with ICDAS score 2 proximal lesions were examined using visual-tactile, μCT and simulated bitewing radiographs (BTX). Sound enamel and caries-lesions' structural and mineral density (MD) parameters were analyzed which included surface layer (SL) status and thickness, depth of lesion, and MD.

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Aim: There is sparse research on the effect of factors related to the dentist and patient in the caries management decision-making process. This in vitro study explored the influence of factors related to dentists and patients on the management decision of occlusal noncavitated caries lesions in children.

Materials And Methods: Five investigators in the specialties of dental public health (DPH), paediatric, prosthetic, and operative dentistry and a general dentist (GDP) participated in this study.

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Cardiovascular disease, in particular, ischemic heart disease, is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Obesity and its related disorders are linked to cardiovascular events. Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ that secretes bioactive molecules termed adipokines, which play an important role in heart function.

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Background: Caries prevalence has declined significantly since the introduction of fluoridated toothpaste. There have been several developments regarding specific active fluoride ingredients but not enough evidence to support one over the other. The purpose of this double-blind randomized controlled trial was to compare salivary fluoride concentrations of different fluoride formulations in the form of toothpaste with and without post-brushing water rinsing in adults.

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Objective: Microbiota comparisons between healthy and diseased dental tissues have accentuated the importance of cultivating and identifying bacterial species that play a role in the initiation and progression of dental caries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the bacterial community composition in caries-active and caries-free children.

Methods: Supragingival plaque samples were collected from 64 caries-active and 64 caries-free Middle Eastern children.

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BACKGROUND Progranulin is an adipokine, encoded by the progranulin (GRN) gene. Progranulin is expressed in atherosclerosis, but its effects in cardiac ischemia and reperfusion injury are unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of progranulin in a rat model of acute myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (MI/R) injury in vivo.

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Aims: To quantify the pain experienced by orthodontic patients during the first 10 days of appliance placement, to determine whether chewing gum reduces orthodontic pain compared to placebo, and to examine patients' overall perceptions of the impact of orthodontic pain.

Methods: Patients bonded with fixed appliances were randomly assigned to one of two groups (gum group [GG] or placebo group [PG]) and then followed for 10 days. The main outcome was a visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, and the secondary outcomes included patients' subjective assessments of overall pain level, the impact of pain on hygiene habits and treatment decision, and the frequency of analgesics consumption.

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Objective: The aim of this paper was to develop calibration standards (CSs) that are readily available for clinical researchers for the quantitation of enamel mineral content.

Method: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), acetal, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), selenite, Egyptian alabaster, aragonite, and fluorite were fashioned into discs, and their densities were measured and stacked for microcomputed tomography examination. Frame averaging, flat-field correction, pre-filtration, and beam-hardening correction were applied.

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of first aid measures for a permanent tooth avulsion among parents in Kuwait and to assess the effect of different sociodemographic characteristics.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 554 parents who visited 5 dental specialty centers in Kuwait. Parent sociodemographic data and responses to avulsion management questions were collected through a self-administered questionnaire.

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Introduction: The importance of an intact layer of cementum on the root surface in preventing bacterial penetration into radicular dentin has not been sufficiently investigated. The aim of this in vitro study was to determine the effect of the absence of cementum from the root surface and the length of the infection period (2 or 4 weeks) on the maximum depth of bacterial penetration and the percentage of sectors lined with bacteria.

Methods: Sound, single-rooted extracted teeth with closed apices were randomly assigned to either a control group (cementum present [CP]) or an experimental group (cementum removed [CR]).

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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine whether the natural herb clove can replace benzocaine as a topical anesthetic.

Methods: Topical agents were applied to the maxillary canine buccal mucosa of 73 adult volunteers. Four substances were tested in the study: (1) homemade clove gel, (2) benzocaine 20% gel, (3) placebo that resembles clove and (4) a placebo that resembled benzocaine.

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