Assessment of the position and level of mental nerve for placement of implants using cone-beam computed tomography & panoramic radiograph in the Saudi population.

Background And Objective: In surgical dentistry, shape, location, position, and extent of the anterior loop of mental foramen plays a deliberately imperative landmark during an osteotomy procedure. To evade any neurological disturbance during implant surgery radiological assessment is compulsory. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the position and level of mental nerve for placement of implants using Cone-beam computed tomography & Panoramic radiography in the Saudi population.

Comparative assessment of the cell-surface antigens and gene expression profiles of the gingival tissue biomarkers in subjects with fixed functional and removable functional orthodontic appliances.

Background: This study aimed to examine the cellular components of the gingiva during orthodontic treatment with fixed and removable appliances. The cellular and molecular cues of pathologies of the gingival tissue associated with the use of different orthodontic appliances could be studied.

Materials And Methods: Tissue samples of gingiva were received from healthy patients undergoing gingivectomy for aesthetic purpose and from patients with fixed and removable functional orthodontic appliances undergoing gingivectomy for gingival overgrowth.

In-vitro evaluation of commonly used beverages on tensile strength of different suture materials used in dental surgeries.

Sutures are used for the approximation of incised flaps, assistance in primary healing, and hemorrhage control. In oral and periodontal surgery, the appropriate selection of suture material is vital for favorable healing.The aim of the present in-vitro experiment was to evaluate the tensile strengths of 4 different types of suture materials (silk, polygalactine 910, polypropylene, chromic catgut) by simulating potential short-term intraoral exposure to various beverages (saliva, Arabic coffee, tea, cola).

The effects of autologous platelet concentrate on the healing of intra-bony defects: a randomized clinical trial.

Purpose: The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiographic effects of autologous platelet concentrate (APC) on the healing of intra-bony defects filled with β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and covered with collagen membranes.

Subjects And Methods: This study included 30 defects of 14 systemically healthy subjects. All of them had, at least, two deep intra-bony, inter-proximal periodontal defects.

Evaluation and Comparison of Antibacterial Efficacy of Herbal Extracts in Combination with Antibiotics on Periodontal pathobionts: An in vitro Microbiological Study.

Background: In the past few decades focus of research has been toward herbal medicines because of growing bacterial resistance and side effects of antimicrobial agents. The extract derived from the plants may increase the efficacy of antibiotics when used in combination against pathogenic bacteria. In the current study, the synergistic antibacterial efficacy of plant extracts in combination with antibiotics has been assessed on selected periodontal pathogens.

Knowledge and Interest in Treating Gingival Recession among Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Gingival recession is an enigma among clinicians due to multiple etiological factors and various treatment modalities.

Aim: Objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and interest among dental practitioners regarding the treatment of gingival recession.

Material And Methods: A survey was conducted to assess knowledge of gingival recession and interest and satisfaction of dental practitioners in periodontics.

Effect of Smoking and Tobacco Chewing on Periodontal Disease and Non-Surgical Treatment Outcome: A Clinical and Biochemical Study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare effects of smoking and smokeless forms of tobacco consumption (tobacco chewing) on periodontal disease parameters and response of these subjects to non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Methods: One hundred sixty-eight patients with chronic periodontitis were screened for the study. Eighteen patients were excluded as they decided to quit the tobacco habit.

Evaluation of two flap designs on the mandibular second molar after third molar extractions.

Background: The extraction of third molars is associated with some clinical outcomes and periodontal problems. It is imperative to note that the type of incision used in the surgery for the removal of the impacted third molar is critical. The design of the flap influences the healing of the surgically created defect and damage to the distal periodontal area of the adjacent second molar.

Prevalence of Self-reported Medical Conditions among Dental Patients.

Background: In general, it is important to assess the medical history of patients before initiating any treatment. In particular, patients seeking dental treatment could possibly have significant medical conditions that may affect the diagnosis and/or alter the treatment provided. However, many dentists assume that their patients are systemically healthy, and thus they do not record the medical history of their patients.

Thermoreversible gel for intrapocket delivery of green tea catechin as a local drug delivery system: An original research.

The periodontal therapies along with systemic antibiotic therapy aim at eliminating the subgingival microbiota to arrest the progression of periodontal diseases. The complete elimination is often difficult, and thus the probability of repopulation after periodontal therapy is also high. The objectives of the study are to develop thermoreversible gelling system of green tea catechins suitable for periodontal pocket administration, which would act as an adjunct to mechanical periodontal therapy.

Calcium Sulfate as Bone Replacement Graft in Management of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis: A One-year Follow-up Report.

We report a case of localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP), which occurred during fixed orthodontic treatment in a 16-year-old African-American female patient. Oral hygiene instruction, removal of orthodontic bands and nonsurgical periodontal therapy were followed by surgical treatment of multiple sites using calcium sulfate as a synthetic bone graft material and collagen membrane as a barrier to achieve guided tissue regeneration. One-year follow-up of the case demonstrated that use of calcium sulfate as a synthetic bone substitute may provide favorable outcome in LAP patients.

Distribution of smile line, gingival angle and tooth shape among the Saudi Arabian subpopulation and their association with gingival biotype.

Objectives: To determine the occurrence of smile line and maxillary tooth shape in the Saudi Arabian subpopulation, and to estimate the association between these parameters with gingival biotype.

Materials And Methods: On the fulfillment of selection criteria, total 315 patients belong to Saudi Arabian ethnic group were randomly selected. Two frontal photographs of the patients were acquired.