Publications by authors named "Zainab Ali Alqahtani"

Introduction: A tooth is said to be impacted if it does not reach the occlusal plane even after two-thirds root formation. The aetiology of impacted teeth is varied and multi-factorial. Significant problems associated with impacted teeth include trismus, infection, cervical caries of second molars.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Zainab Ali Alqahtani"

  • - Zainab Ali Alqahtani's research primarily focuses on dental health issues, specifically concerning the implications of impacted third molars on adjacent teeth, such as distal caries in mandibular second molars.
  • - In her 2017 article published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, she examines the prevalence of caries in mandibular second molars due to the presence of impacted third molars, highlighting the multifactorial nature of tooth impaction and its associated complications.
  • - The study underscores the significant oral health problems linked to impacted teeth, including infection and cervical caries, emphasizing the need for further investigation and potential preventive strategies in dental practice.