Salivary levels of IgE and ECP in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is a common oral mucosa disease, with no specific etiology. Atopy has been implicated in the development of this disease. In this study, the salivary levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) and eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) were measured as allergy-related biomarkers in patients with aphthous stomatitis.

Salivary Sialic Acid Levels in Smokeless Tobacco Users.

Background: Smokeless tobacco chewing is one of the known risk factors for oral cancer. It is consumed widely by residents of southeastern Iran.

Objectives: In this study, salivary free and total sialic acid, and total protein were compared in paan consumers and non-consumers.

Salivary Levels of ErbB2 and CEA in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the ten most common causes of cancer death worldwide. Assessment of molecular changes can help detect and control lesions. The aim of this study was evaluation of salivary levels of ErbB2 and CEA in OSCC patients.

Antifungal Efficacy of Green Tea Extract against Candida Albicans Biofilm on Tooth Substrate.

Objectives: Biomechanical preparation and irrigation with antimicrobial solutions are necessary to disinfect the root canal space. This in vitro study aimed to examine the antifungal effect of green tea extract on Candida albicans biofilm formed on tooth substrate.

Materials And Methods: Minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) and minimum inhibitory concentration at which 90% of the isolates were inhibited (MIC90) were studied using green tea extract and sodium hypochlorite with the broth macro-dilution method.

The Efficacy of FlexMaster's IntroFile, PreRaCe and Gates Glidden Drills in Straight-Line Access: A CBCT Assessment.

Introduction: An overlooked but important part of successful root canal treatment is a straight-line access (SLA). The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the efficacy of IntroFile and PreRaCe rotary instruments with Gates Glidden (GG) drills in gaining SLA by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods And Materials: A total of forty five extracted mandibular first molars were selected and mounted in dental like arches.

Geographic Tongue and Associated Risk Factors among Iranian Dental Patients.

Background: Geographic Tongue is a benign disorder involving the dorsal surface of the tongue characterized by depapillated areas with leading and folded edges in yellowish or grayish white color and sometimes with unclear borders. Many studies have reported a relationship between such condition and different risk factors. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence rate and the risk factors of geographic tongue in the patients referring to the Department of Oral Medicine of Zahedan Dental School, in 2012.