Publications by authors named "Khaleda Akhter"
Background: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) encompass a range of clinical conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures. Management approaches for TMDs vary and include both surgical and non-surgical interventions.
Materials And Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, medical records of 150 patients diagnosed with TMDs were reviewed.
Background: The process of post-extraction socket healing is critical for ensuring proper tissue repair and minimizing complications in dental practice. Suturing techniques play a pivotal role in this process, influencing wound closure, hemostasis, and overall healing.
Materials And Methods: This prospective clinical trial involved 80 participants who required single-tooth extractions.
Background: Smoking is a well-established risk factor for periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the oral cavity. While smoking cessation has been linked to improved overall health, its specific impact on periodontal health and gingival inflammation in individuals with periodontitis remains less explored.
Materials And Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study involving 200 smokers diagnosed with periodontitis.
Background: The study aims to analyze Thymidylate Synthase (TS) and Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPD) Expressions on 5-Fluorouracil in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC). Methods: 50 oral squamous cell carcinoma samples were taken from non-treated cancer patients at Hiroshima University Dental Hospital. The patients were investigated for TS, that included 36 males and 14 females.
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