Publications by authors named "K Gufran"
Background: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of laser photobiomodulation (PBM) in reducing postoperative pain following single-visit endodontic treatment in children aged 5-9 years.
Methods: Forty children aged 5-9 years with acute irreversible pulpitis in deciduous molars requiring single-visit pulpectomy were included in the study. Pulpectomy was performed according to a standard endodontic protocol.
Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of noninvasive cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the estimation of periodontal bone defects and compare it with that of measurements obtained by invasive surgical exploration using open flap debridement procedure for the evaluation of bony topography.
Materials And Methods: Bone defects in 384 sites with moderate-to-severe periodontitis from eight patients were considered. Probing depth was measured in the following six sites in the selected teeth: mesiobuccal (MB), mesiopalatal (MP)/mesiolingual (ML), buccal (B), palatal (P)/lingual (L), distobuccal (DB) and distopalatal (DP)/distolingual (DL).
Article Synopsis
- The umbrella review summarizes how effective erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er: YAG) lasers are when used alongside traditional non-surgical periodontal treatments, based on existing systematic reviews.
- An extensive literature search was conducted, resulting in the identification of 472 studies, but only four met the quality criteria for inclusion after evaluating with the AMSTAR 2 guidelines.
- Although the studies suggest some potential benefits of using the Er: YAG laser, the overall evidence for its effectiveness in periodontal treatment appears weak, and further clinical benefits are not clearly established.
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 110 women participated, with bacterial samples taken from pregnant women during all trimesters and compared to a control group of nonpregnant women; various methods were used for bacterial identification.
- * Results showed significant differences in bacterial presence between pregnant and nonpregnant women, with (AN) being the most common bacteria found, especially in later trimesters, while plaque and gingival scores did not differ significantly between the two groups.
Association Between ABO Blood Group, Dental Caries, Gingivitis, Impacted Teeth and Malocclusion Among Saudi Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dent
September 2024
Background: Whether there is a relationship between blood group and the likelihood of acquiring oral diseases. Therefore, the present study investigated the potential association between ABO blood groups and various dental conditions, including dental caries, gingivitis, malocclusion, and impacted teeth, in Saudi adults aged 18 years and older.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 participants who met the inclusion criteria.