The association between smoking and smokeless tobacco use with dental caries among Pakistani patients.

Background: Tobacco use is widely recognised as a significant risk factor for oral cancer and periodontal diseases. However, the relationship between various types of tobacco use and dental caries has been inconsistent. This study aimed to determine the association between smoking and smokeless tobacco and dental caries among patients in a tertiary care hospital in Quetta, Pakistan.

Influence of Different Post-endodontic Restorations on the Survival Rate Against Fracture of Endodontically Treated Anterior Teeth Affected by Cervical Lesions with Pulpal Involvement: A Retrospective Clinical Study.

Objective: To compare the survival rate against fracture of endodontically treated anterior teeth (ETT) affected by cervical (class V) lesions with pulpal involvement restored with resin composite or a post/core and crown, and to identify the prognostic factors for fracture.

Methods: Dental records and radiographs of ETT affected by cervical lesions with pulpal involvement restored with resin composite or a post/core and crown during a recall period from 2009-2022 were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The number of tooth fracture, the restorability after fracture and any possible risk factors were identified.

Outcomes and Predisposing Factors of Two Prophylactic Treatments in Dens Evaginatus Premolars: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Dens evaginatus (DE) in premolars may contain a pulpal extension inside the occlusal tubercle. DE prophylaxis should be performed to prevent pulpal exposure due to tubercle fracture. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of 2 prophylactic treatments, that is, prep and fill (PF) and reinforcement (RF), in DE premolars based on clinical and radiographic data, and to identify the predisposing factors.

Comparison of the Survival Rate Against Fracture of Endodontically Treated Premolars with Exposed Cervical Lesions Restored with Crowns and Resin Composites: A Retrospective Study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of coronal restorations on the survival rates against fracture of endodontically treated premolars with exposed cervical lesions and to identify the prognostic factors for fracture.

Methods: Data of the endodontically treated premolars with exposed cervical lesions restored with resin composites or crowns between 2011 and 2020 were collected. The presence of a fracture was recorded, and the possible prognostic factors were recorded.

Survival Rates of Unrestorable Fracture of Endodontically Treated Anterior Teeth Restored with Resin Composites or Crowns: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: Current guidelines for the restoration of endodontically treated anterior teeth (ETT) are based on laboratory results and insufficient clinical findings. This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare the survival rates of ETT with unrestorable fracture restored with direct resin composite (DRC) or full coverage crown (FCC), and identify predisposing factors.

Methods And Materials: Dental records and radiographs of ETT restored with DRC or FCC were collected from the dental charts of patients who received endodontic treatments and attended recall(s) from 2007 to 2019.

Comparison of the Effects of Intraradicular Materials on the Incidence of Fatal Root Fracture in Immature Teeth Treated with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Apexification: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: This study aimed to compare the incidence of root fractures that led to extraction in immature teeth endodontically treated by mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) apexification and were restored with either reinforced (resin composite or fiber post) or nonreinforced (gutta percha or MTA) intraradicular materials.

Methods: Necrotic immature teeth treated with MTA apexification from 1996 to 2017 were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Intraradicular materials and preoperative and treatment factors were obtained from dental charts and radiographs.

Endodontically treated posterior teeth restored with or without crown restorations: A 5-year retrospective study of survival rates from fracture.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate survival rates from fracture of endodontically treated posterior teeth (ETT) restored with or without crowns with recall periods of up to 5 years.

Methods: ETT with single-unit crown or resin composite restorations were studied based on the inclusion criteria. Restoration, tooth structure loss, adjacent teeth, fracture, and restorability were recorded.

Survival Rates from Fracture of Endodontically Treated Premolars Restored with Full-coverage Crowns or Direct Resin Composite Restorations: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to compare the survival rates against fracture of premolar endodontically treated teeth (ETT) restored with resin composite or crowns and to identify risk factors associated with the fracture.

Methods: Data from dental records and radiographs of premolar ETT with postendodontic restorations (ie, resin composite or crowns) were collected between 2012 and 2016 and selected following selected inclusion and exclusion criteria. Tooth location, type of restoration, number of proximal contacts, and amount of tooth surface loss were recorded.

Survival rates against fracture of endodontically treated posterior teeth restored with full-coverage crowns or resin composite restorations: a systematic review.

This systematic review aims to summarize the current clinical studies that investigated survival rates against fracture of endodontically treated posterior teeth restored with crowns or resin composite restorations. Literature search were performed using keywords. Publications from 1980 to 2016 were searched in PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and SCOPUS.

Dental status and its impact on the quality of life of elderly in Phon Sawan, Nakhon Phanom Province.

The number of elderly people in Thailand is increasing. Oral health is an important part of overall wellbeing. We studied the impact of oral health on the quality of life among elderly attending Phonsawan Hospital, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand, in 2010.

Effects of dental caries on nutritional status among first-grade primary school children.

The aim of this study was to explore association between caries prevalence and nutritional status among first-grade primary school children. A cross-sectional study of 212 students was conducted. All students were weighed and measured and then the body mass index (BMI) was calculated.

Potential effectiveness of health warning labels among employees in Thailand.

Objective: Explore and investigate the perceptions and responses of employees regarding the effects of a Health Warning Label (HWL) on their decision to encourage quitting and stages of change in smoking behavior.

Material And Method: One thousand six hundred thirty seven employees in workplaces from four regions, including Bangkok city, were studied during the year 2005-2006. Six hundred nine employees (both non- or cigarette smokers) were part of a cohort study using qualitative and quantitative approaches.