Publications by authors named "M Kamani"
Background: The interdental papilla plays a crucial role in the esthetic of the smile. Papilla reconstruction surgery is one of the most unpredictable periodontal procedures. This study compared the effect of the non-surgical application of a commercial hyaluronic acid (HA) gel with an autogenous gel named "albumin with platelet-rich fibrin" (Alb-PRF) on interdental papilla reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe mental foramen is a single anatomical structure that can be seen bilaterally in the body of the mandible and generally in the lower area of the premolars. Sometimes, the mental foramen can have accessory foramina that should be considered. Clinical evaluation of the accessory mental foramina is critical because of its neurovascular fibers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWith the substantial increase in the use of stimulants, especially methamphetamine, in recent years, the present study aimed to cluster methamphetamine users based on personality traits and self-efficacy, and compare their mental health, sleep quality, and the risk of relapse in the identified clusters. This cross-sectional study was conducted through convenience sampling on 501 methamphetamine users in addiction treatment centers in Kermanshah, western Iran. The data were collected using the Schwarzer General Self-Efficacy Scale, Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire, Goldberg and Hiller General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire, and Stimulant Relapse Risk Scale (SRRS).
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- The study evaluates the effectiveness of polypropylene mesh reconstruction compared to non-reconstructive methods in patients who underwent total scapular resection for malignant tumors from 2014 to 2019.
- 16 patients were analyzed, with 56% receiving mesh reconstruction and 44% opting for non-reconstruction, while the mean follow-up span was 28.3 months.
- Results indicated that both reconstruction methods performed similarly in shoulder movement and emotional acceptance but the polypropylene mesh group had slightly higher musculoskeletal tumor society scores, with no significant differences in surgical duration between groups.
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- - The study compares fava bean protein isolated from dehulled seeds with proteins extracted from whole flour using both dry and wet milling methods, revealing significant differences in their composition and functionality.
- - Dehulling the beans increased protein purity and functional properties like oil absorption and foamability, while wet milling yielded better water absorption and higher zeta potential compared to other methods.
- - Dry-milled whole beans showed greater emulsifying activity and gelation concentration, and dehulling also improved the whiteness of the protein powder, suggesting optimal processing methods for Fava Bean Protein Isolation.