Publications by authors named "Thamer Al-Ghalib"
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights the importance of identifying periodontal phenotypes in clinical practice, as tissue thickness affects responses to inflammation and surgical outcomes.
- The research was conducted using non-invasive methods like Colorvue® probes and iTero® scanners to assess gingival tissue, comparing them with traditional methods.
- Results showed that non-invasive techniques not only provided significant color perception differences but also reduced patient anxiety and pain levels, especially with intraoral scanning.
Rationale: Obesity and diabetes of different types are considered global health risks with rising prevalence. In addition to low-calorie diet and daily exercise, several treatment options have been introduced to help patient in needs. Semaglutide (Ozempic) is one popular agent, which attracted the attention of both physicians and patients due to its positive outcome in improving glucose control and weight loss.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: This systematic review aimed to explore clinical outcomes of marginal or crestal bone level (MBL) and soft tissue status around implants, following the placement of rough micro-threaded/laser-microtextured surface (LMS) implants. These outcomes are compared with those following the placement of smooth machined-neck implants.
Materials And Methods: Using EBSCO Information Services, we conducted a web-based search of databases such as the PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE, for relevant English-language scientific papers published between January 2013 and August 2022.
Introduction: Tooth loss is an age-related problem. As age advances, people's ability to maintain their teeth is affected due to their reduced physical capacity and income. After fitting dentures, resuming a healthy diet can help alleviate a variety of discomforts, both psychological and physiological.
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