Publications by authors named "Atheer Khawaji"
This study determined the influence of surface treatment and protracted ageing on the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets bonded to CADCAM (milled) and 3D-printed polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) provisional crowns (PCs). Eighty disc-shaped specimens [forty milled (CopraTemp WhitePeaks) [group (Gp) M] and forty printed (Asiga DentaTooth) (Gp P)] were divided into eight subgroups (Gp) based on surface treatment [no treatment (control) (Gp MC and Gp PC), coarse diamond (Gp MCD and Gp PCD), fine diamond (Gp MFD, and GP PFD) and sandblast (Gp MSB and Gp PSB)]. Orthodontic brackets were bonded (Assure Plus, Transbond XT), thermocycled (2200 cycles), and tested for SBS and failure (Adhesive Remnant Index) (ARI).
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- * A study in Yemen involving 310 dental health professionals revealed a low level of ergonomic awareness and a significant prevalence of MSDs, particularly in the neck, lower back, and shoulders.
- * The findings highlight the need for preventive measures, such as adopting ergonomic positions, using appropriate equipment, and incorporating exercise and breaks into their work routines.