The association between Dental Fluorosis and COL1A2 gene polymorphism among a Tunisian Population.

Dental fluorosis (DF) is a prevalent developmental defect of tooth enamel caused by exposure to excessive fluoride, with the severity dependent on various factors. This study aimed to investigate the association between DF and a specific genetic polymorphism (rs412777) in the COL1A2 gene among a Tunisian population. A case-control study was conducted from July to November 2022, involving a total of 95 participants including 51 cases and 44 controls.

The assessment of Golden and Red Proportions among a North-African population.

Introduction: The constant increase of both esthetic demands and advancement in materials and technologies have led to the development of guidelines to achieve optimal aesthetic results. These tools are useful to predict the teeth proportion and dimensions. Golden and Red proportion are the most described theories.

The impact of COVID-19 on dental education in Tunisia.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic might have an unprecedented impact on dental education.

Aim: The main aim of this study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 among Tunisian dental students.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out from January to March 2022, at the Faculty of Dental Medicine of Monastir (FDMM), Tunisia.

Laser-assisted debonding of ceramic veneers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statement Of Problem: The process of removing ceramic veneers is difficult, time consuming, and invasive. However, although lasers should provide a straightforward method for the debonding of ceramic veneers, a systematic review is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the efficacy of the laser-assisted debonding of ceramic veneers.

Temporary fixed prosthesis materials and beverage colorants: an in vitro study.

The esthetic outcome of temporary prostheses, especially those in the anterior area, is of primary importance. The purpose of this in vitro study was therefore to evaluate the color stability of 3 temporary restorative materials: self-curing (SC) acrylic resin (Tempron); heat-curing acrylic resin (SR Ivocron); and polymethyl methacrylate resin blocks (Telio CAD) machined using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. The heat-curing material was polymerized with either a pressure-curing technique (PT) or a flasking technique (FT).

Replacing Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors by CAD/CAM PMMA Cantilever Bridges.

Introduction: Management of missing maxillary lateral incisors can be a challenging endeavour for dentists. Whether from agenesis or tooth loss, several treatment modalities are currently present to tackle this task to ensure satisfactory aesthetics. Most patients, especially younger patients are more likely to prefer fixed prosthodontic rehabilitation.

Facial Line Angles: A Key to Tooth-like Rehabilitation.

Recently, improvement of appearance and a quest for beauty have become a primary concern for patients. It is a challenging task for a clinician to achieve esthetic integration of prosthetic pieces for anterior teeth, particularly for highly demanding patients who give attention to particular details. The challenge is harder when only one tooth has to be restored.

Assessment of learning by students in dental medicine: case of the faculty of Dental Medicine of Monastir (Tunisia).

Introduction: The teaching methods used in medical science are constantly evolving. To identify the involvement of students in their training, a study of their evaluation of the different teaching methods is essential.

Aim: To evaluate the different teaching methods offered by the faculty of dental medicine of Monastir by students.