Salivary Nitrate Level and Lipid Profile in Patients with Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Saudi Sub-Population.

: The use of salivary biomarkers offers a non-invasive approach to understanding the metabolic and inflammatory status of hypertensive patients. This study aimed to quantify the salivary nitric oxide (NO), total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) levels in hypertensive individuals and healthy controls in a sub-population in Saudi Arabia. : This cross-sectional study comprised 40 hypertensive patients (test group, 40-50 years old) and 40 age-matched healthy controls who visited the dental hospital in the College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, for dental treatment.

Comparative evaluation of pain rating scales for dental pain among the Saudi population: A cross-sectional study.

Pain, being a subjective phenomenon, is perceived in different manner by individuals based on various factors including age and gender. Various scales are available in literature to assess and record the pain perceived by an individual. Comparison of commonly used pain perception scales among Saudi Arabian population is scarce.

Evaluating the Efficacy of Two Pharmaceutical Therapies for Burning Mouth Syndrome.

Background: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain disorder characterized by a persistent burning sensation in the oral cavity, affecting quality of life significantly. Pharmacological therapy is commonly employed in the management of BMS, but the comparative efficacy of different pharmaceutical agents remains uncertain.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted involving 80 participants diagnosed with BMS, randomly assigned to two treatment groups: Group A received tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), while Group B received anticonvulsants.

Artificial Intelligence Application in a Case of Mandibular Third Molar Impaction: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

This systematic review aims to summarize the evidence on the use and applicability of AI in impacted mandibular third molars. Searches were performed in the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The study protocol is registered at the International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (INPLASY202460081).

Comparison of gender identification using exfoliated cells obtained from toothbrush and miswak: A longitudinal study.

Gender identification plays a pivotal role in forensic medicine. Among the various methods used for gender identification, deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) based methods are considered accurate. Exfoliated oral mucosal cells that are harvested from oral hygiene aids can be potentially used for gender identification using real-time polymerase chain rection (PCR).

Antioxidant effect of spirulina in chronic periodontitis.

Background: Production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by polymorpho nuclear neutrophils occurs in chronic periodontitis. These ROS are mainly involved in bacterial destruction. However, extracellular release of same results in destruction of surrounding tissue.

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Minor Salivary Gland in a Patient with Asymptomatic Palatal Swelling - A Case Report.

Incidence of abundant minor salivary gland tissues in the posterior part of hard palate surges the likelihood of salivary gland neoplasm especially in this part of the oral cavity. Minor salivary gland tumor accounts for virtually 15% of all the salivary gland neoplasm, wherein mucoepidermoid carcinoma comprises of 35.9%.

Oral Hygiene Myths and its Association with Gingival Health Status among Patients in Aseer Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study.

Aim And Objective: The aim of the study is to assess "Myths in dentistry related to Oral Hygiene and its association with Gingival Health Status among patients visiting Institutional diagnostic clinic in Aseer region of Saudi Arabia."

Materials And Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study done on 152 subjects attending Institutional diagnostic clinic in Aseer region Saudi Arabia. Myths in dentistry related to oral hygiene were assessed by using a ten-item, multiple-choice, close-ended structured questionnaire and Gingival Health Status was assessed using gingival index described by Loe and Silness on the Ramfjord teeth.

Drug induced oral erythema multiforme: Case report.

Introduction: Drug induced oral erythema multiforme a rare clinical entity which involves only the lips and oral mucosa without skin involvement. These lesions are difficult in diagnosing with other oral ulcerative lesions with similar clinical manifestations.

Patient Concerns: This article presents 2 case reports of Oral erythema multiforme in which drugs were the precipitating factor.

Assessment of Oral-Systemic Disease Association amongst Dental Patients: A Retrospective Panoramic Radiographic Study.

Aim: The association between oral health and overall health has been broadly documented in the past few years and is supported by a rapidly growing body of evidence. Interventional studies were able to establish a linkage between dental intervention and its influence on medical situations. This study tried to determine whether the overall health of a subject may be correlated to radiographically noticeable dental pathology.

Monostotic Fibrous Dysplasia Involving the Mandible: A Case Report.

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a skeletal developmental anomaly, which is non-hereditary and idiopathic in origin. It is characterized by the replacement of normal bone with the excess proliferation of fibrous tissue in irregular bony trabeculae. Patients might complain of swelling, pain, or numbness on the affected side.

Evaluation of Clinical and Radiographic Parameters as Dental Indicators for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Purpose: In the early stages, osteoporosis is relatively a silent disease characterised by low bone density with microarchitectural deterioration of the bone tissue leading to enhanced bone fragility. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between age, body mass index, oral signs, and osteoporosis among postmenopausal women.

Materials And Methods: The study included postmenopausal women who were divided into two groups of subjects.

Monoradicular primary mandibular first molar: A rare case in Aseer Province of Saudi Arabia.

Morphological variations can occur in primary and permanent teeth. Genetic and environmental factors could be responsible for various dental anomalies. Anomalous teeth are usually asymptomatic and are diagnosed during routine oral examination.

Oral hygiene practice and periodontal status among two tribal population of Telangana state, India- an epidemiological study.

Background: The tribes of India have poor periodontal health status due to their isolation, awareness and less accessibility to dental resources. They follow traditional methods of oral hygiene practice, which are found to be inadequate and inaccurate to maintain their good oral health. This study aims to assess the oral hygiene practice, oral hygiene and periodontal status of two tribes residing in Bhadrachalam, Telangana, India.

Age estimation using third molar teeth: A study on southern Saudi population.

Objective: To estimate the age of an individual between 13 and 23 years, using Demirjian method in Saudi male patients in the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: A total of 360 male patient's digital panoramic radiographs were used to evaluate the morphology of mandibular 3rd molar teeth roots according to the Demirjian method. Using descriptive statistical method, age was calculated.