Publications by authors named "Maher Alghamdi"
Objectives: To assess the effect of inter-proximal enamel reduction (IPR) on interradicular bone volume and incisal inclination in patients undergoing clear aligner therapy (CAT).
Materials And Methods: The study sample consisted of 60 cases which underwent orthodontic CAT, in a private clinic in Dammam, KSA. A total of 120 CBCT scans (60 pre-treatment and 60 post- treatment) were measured using the CS 3D Imaging software to examine bone volume (using height, width, and depth of the interproximal area) and incisal inclination.
This study aimed to assess the impact of prosthetic treatment on the quality of life of partially/completely edentulous patients through the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) scale. This pre-post observational study was conducted in the College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, between November 2022 and September 2023. Eligible participants were those aged between 26 and 80, in need of prosthetic treatment, and able to complete the questionnaire voluntarily.
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- A study was conducted to assess the levels of interleukin-17A, interleukin-1 beta, and interleukin-18 in the saliva of patients with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet, both with and without periodontitis, compared to healthy individuals.
- Results showed that while periodontal health was better in celiac disease patients on a gluten-free diet, there were no significant differences in the interleukin levels between them and healthy controls, although those with periodontitis had elevated levels.
- The study found significant negative correlations between serum IgA levels and measures of dental plaque and gum health in celiac patients on a gluten-free diet, indicating a link between immune system responses and oral health.
Orthodontic Elastics: A Multivariable Analysis of YouTube Videos.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dent
May 2024
Background/purpose: Whether YouTube videos contain precise and adequate information on certain orthodontic procedures remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the content and quality of YouTube videos on orthodontic elastics and identify the predictors of high-level content YouTube videos.
Materials And Methods: Two hundred YouTube videos were screened for eligibility, and after applying the inclusion criteria, 133 videos were excluded.
Effect of CAD/CAM Ceramic Thickness on Shade Masking Ability of Discolored Teeth: In Vitro Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2021
Shade matching is a common challenge that dentists face during fabrication of esthetic dental restoration. Thus, the aim of the current study was to assess the masking ability of two types of CAD/CAM ceramics for gaining high esthetic prosthesis. This in vitro study used a total sample size of 66 lithium disilicate (LD) and leucite reinforced (LR) CAD/CAM ceramics sub-grouped into three thicknesses: 0.
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