Publications by authors named "Hibu Dora"
Aim: Gingival phenotype (GP) is regarded as a valuable indicator for forecasting the probability of attaining favourable aesthetic and functional results with orthodontic treatment. This study aimed to investigate the accuracy and reproducibility of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for assessing gingival thickness (GT) in both arches compared to the transgingival probing method. The secondary objective was to determine the optimal cut-off values for GT using CBCT.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Rapid distraction of the periodontal ligament is an effective method to shorten the orthodontic treatment time. The objectives of the present study were to assess the effects of an HYCON device (Adenta GmbH, Germany) on the rate of en masse retraction of the anterior teeth, duration of retraction, anchorage loss, root resorption, and soft tissue changes.
Methods: This study was conducted on 60 female patients aged >18 years, divided randomly into two equal groups: Group 1 comprised 30 patients with HYCON, and group 2 comprised 30 patients with nickel-titanium closed coil springs.
Introduction: Traumatic mandibular fractures are the most common fractures of the facial region and are associated with loss of neurosensation in the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN). The present study aimed to compare IAN recovery after traumatic mandibular fractures between the open and closed reduction methods.
Materials And Methods: The study included 90 patients with traumatic mandibular fractures of the body, angle, and symphysis, divided into two groups of 45 patients: group 1 was treated with closed reduction and fixation with rich arch-bar fixation under local anesthesia, and group 2 was treated with open reduction and rigid internal fixation with 2-mm titanium mini plates and monocortical screws (6 mm), and the plate was fixed to the fractured bony fragments.