Association Between Candida albicans and COVID-19 in Complete Denture Wearers: An Observational Study.

Introduction The phenomenon of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related candidiasis is gaining increased attention and acknowledgment as an integral component of the severe consequences of COVID-19. The aim of the present study was to assess the association between and COVID-19 in complete denture wearers. Materials and methods An observational study was conducted on 45 complete denture wearers, who were divided into three groups as follows: Group 1, 15 subjects with mild to moderate COVID-19 infection; Group 2, 15 subjects with severe COVID-19 infection; and Group 3, 15 subjects without COVID-19 infection.

Effect of Chronic Apical Periodontitis in Primary Molars on Succedaneous Permanent Teeth: An Observational Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Periapical infection of primary molars affects the development of permanent teeth (premolars). Therefore, the present study was conducted to test the null hypothesis in children aged 4-10 years with chronic apical periodontitis (CAP) of the primary molars.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted on 185 panoramic radiographs of healthy children aged 4-10 years with CAP in the primary molars.