Exploring the correlation between periodontal disease and serum biomarkers in haemodialysis patients.

Background: Patients undergoing haemodialysis are more susceptible to infectious diseases, including periodontitis. This study aimed to investigate the Correlation between periodontal disease and serum markers in Yemeni haemodialysis patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 70 haemodialysis patients.

Tobacco use and khat chewing among adolescents in Yemen: a large-scale school-based cross-sectional study.

Objective: The present study sought to assess the prevalence and determinants of tobacco use (cigarette smoking and shisha use) and khat chewing among Yemeni adolescents, and to evaluate their knowledge and attitudes toward these habits.

Methods: This school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 13 to 19-year-old students attending middle/high schools (both private and public) across five main cities in Yemen. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires comprising questions/items related to sociodemographic data, cigarette smoking, shisha use, khat chewing, and knowledge on and attitudes toward these habits.

The Effectiveness of Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) on Bacterial Reduction in Dental Implants: A Systematic Review.

Background: The emergence of dental implants has revolutionized the management of tooth loss. However, the placement of clinical implants exposes them to complex oral environment and numerous microscopic entities, such as bacteria. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is often used to treat the surfaces of dental implants, which alters morphological features and effectively reduces bacterial load.

Efficacy of lycopene for management of oral potentially malignant disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the available evidence on the efficacy of lycopene in the management of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs).

Study Design: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and ProQuest databases were searched up to April 20, 2022. All clinical trials that assessed the efficacy of lycopene (I) on the signs/symptoms (O) of patients with OPMDs (P) in comparison to either active control or placebo (C) were included.

The Sommerlad-Furlow Modified Palatoplasty Technique: Postoperative Complications and Implicating Factors.

Objective: To explore the incidence of postoperative complications and investigate the impact of preselected factors on functional and quality of life outcomes following the Sommerlad-Furlow modified palatoplasty technique.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort.

Methods: A total of 429 patients with cleft palate, who received Sommerlad-Furlow modified technique between 2011-2017 were enrolled.

Analysis of Environmental Exposures for Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Orofacial cleft is among the most common developmental malformations in humans. This study aimed to identify the relationship between environmental factors and nonsyndromic cleft lip and/or palate (NSCL/P) in Northwest China.

Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Gansu Province, China over two years (Jan.

EFFICACY OF LASER THERAPY FOR ALVEOLAR OSTEITIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE.

Objective: Alveolar osteitis (commonly known as dry socket) is a very common painful complication of dental extraction with no definitive cure. This systematic review assessed the efficacy of laser therapy in the management of alveolar osteitis.

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Central, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were searched for all studies published till July 2021 using relevant keywords.

Efficacy of hyaluronic acid for recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a systematic review of clinical trials.

Objectives: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a very common oral mucosal disease, and its management is quite challenging with no definitive cure being available so far. Many studies have tried hyaluronic acid (HA) for alleviating signs and symptoms of RAS. The present systematic review sought to assess the available evidence regarding the efficacy of HA in management of RAS.

Surgical interventions for management of benign parotid tumors: Systematic review and network meta-analysis.

The impact of the extent of parotid surgery on postoperative complications has long been considered a topic of controversy. The aim of the current network meta-analysis (NMA) is to answer the following questions: (1) Does the extent of surgical resection of benign parotid tumors increase the risk of postoperative complications? (2) What is the best surgical intervention for treatment of benign parotid tumors that can provide an acceptable balance between tumor recurrence rate and other postoperative complications? A comprehensive search on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane library was conducted to identify the eligible studies. The outcome was the incidence of tumor recurrence, facial nerve weakness (temporary [TFW] or permanent [PFP]), Frey's syndrome (FS), sialocele, and salivary fistula.

Zinc supplementation for prevention and management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a systematic review.

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a very common oral ulcerative disease with no definitive cure. Growing evidence suggests a significant association between zinc deficiency and RAS.

Objectives: To assess the efficacy of systemic zinc supplementations in the prevention and management of RAS.

The influence of wisdom tooth impaction and occlusal support on mandibular angle and condyle fractures.

This study aimed to analyze the relationship of the occlusal support together with the lower third molars to the mandibular fractures of the angle and condyle among patients in our medical institutions. This was a retrospective study that reviewed the medical records and radiographs of all patients treated for mandibular fractures from 2015 to 2019. The data collected by using picture archiving and communicating system.

Bone Regeneration Assessment of Polycaprolactone Membrane on Critical-Size Defects in Rat Calvaria.

Biomaterials for use in guided bone regeneration (GBR) are constantly being investigated and developed to improve clinical outcomes. The present study aimed to comparatively evaluate the biological performance of different membranes during the bone healing process of 8 mm critical defects in rat calvaria in order to assess their influence on the quality of the newly formed bone. Seventy-two adult male rats were divided into three experimental groups (n = 24) based on the membranes used: the CG-membrane-free control group (only blood clot, negative control), BG-porcine collagen membrane group (Bio-Guide, positive control), and the PCL-polycaprolactone (enriched with 5% hydroxyapatite) membrane group (experimental group).

Acellular dermal matrix for prevention of Frey's syndrome after superficial parotidectomy of benign tumors.

Purpose: To evaluate: 1) the efficacy of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) to prevent Frey's syndrome (FS) after superficial parotidectomy of benign tumors. 2) the effect of different follow-up intervals on the incidence of FS.

Methods: Fifty-five patients with benign parotid gland tumors underwent superficial parotidectomy were divided into two groups: Non-ADM group (n = 31, 56.

Association between serum zinc levels and recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis.

Objectives: The present meta-analysis sought to investigate the potential association between zinc levels and recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).

Methods: A comprehensive search of online databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)) was conducted to identify all English and Chinese studies published up to August 2020. All case-control studies that assessed plasma/serum zinc levels were eligible for inclusion.

Is the Bacterial Cellulose Membrane Feasible for Osteopromotive Property?

Guided bone regeneration was studied to establish protocols and develop new biomaterials that revealed satisfactory results. The present study aimed to comparatively evaluate the efficiency of the bacterial cellulose membrane (Nanoskin) and collagen membrane Bio-Gide in the bone repair of 8-mm critical size defects in rat calvaria. Seventy-two adult male rats were divided into three experimental groups (n = 24): the CG-membrane-free control group (only blood clot, negative control), BG-porcine collagen membrane group (Bio-Guide, positive control), and BC-bacterial cellulose membrane group (experimental group).

Tissue-engineered bone using mesenchymal stem cells versus conventional bone grafts in the regeneration of maxillary alveolar bone: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare tissue-engineered bone using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and conventional bone grafts in terms of histomorphometric outcome, bone gained, and implant failure in the atrophic maxilla.

Materials And Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) was conducted. An electronic search of several databases was performed.