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Prevalence of apical periodontitis and quality of root canal treatment in an adult Kuwaiti sub-population: a cross-sectional study.
Restor Dent Endod
May 2024
Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Objectives: This cross-sectional study evaluated the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) and the technical quality of root canal fillings in an adult Kuwaiti subpopulation using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.
Materials And Methods: Two experienced examiners analyzed 250 CBCT images obtained from Kuwaiti patients aged 15-65 years who attended government dental specialist clinics between January 2019 and September 2020. The assessment followed the radiographic scoring criteria proposed by De Moor for periapical status and the technical quality of root canal filling.
Biotin-thiamine responsive basal ganglia disease: a retrospective review of the clinical, radiological and molecular findings of cases in Kuwait with novel variants.
Orphanet J Rare Dis
September 2023
Department of Pediatrics, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry of Health, Sabah Al-Nasser, Kuwait.
Background: Biotin-thiamine-responsive basal ganglia disease (BTBGD) is a rare autosomal recessive neurometabolic disorder that is caused by biallelic pathogenic SLC19A3 variants and is characterized by subacute encephalopathy associated with confusion, convulsions, dysphagia, dysarthria, or other neurological manifestations.
Methods: A retrospective review of the data registry in Kuwait Medical Genetics Center for all cases diagnosed clinically and radiographically and confirmed genetically with BTBGD.
Results: Twenty one cases from 13 different families were diagnosed with BTBGD in Kuwait.
Orofacial anatomical and occlusal changes in patients with sickle cell disease in Kuwait.
Saudi Dent J
May 2023
Department of Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Kuwait University, P.O.Box 24923, Safat 13110, Kuwait.
Objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common hemoglobinopathy where morphologic changes to red blood cells affect the development of hard and soft tissues. The purpose of this study is to identify the craniofacial characteristics and maxillomandibular relationship in SCD patients and compare with unaffected subjects, through cephalometric radiographic assessment.
Materials And Methods: The study included 44 Kuwaiti SCD patients (20 female, 24 male) as well as 44 age and gender matched controls.
Radiographer's confidence in managing patients with claustrophobia during magnetic resonance imaging.
Radiography (Lond)
February 2022
Department of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, UK. Electronic address:
Introduction: Claustrophobia is a major problem experienced by some patients referred for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This results in significant costs and delays to healthcare service provision due to appointment cancellations or patients' inability to complete MRI examinations. Radiographers may use several strategies to effectively manage patients with claustrophobia during MRI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluation of Dental Status of Adolescents at Kuwait University Dental Clinic.
Oral Health Prev Dent
June 2016
Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the dental status of adolescents initially presenting at Kuwait University Dental Clinic (KUDC). The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate (a) the prevalence of unrestored caries dentin among 12- to 16-year-old Kuwaiti residents, (b) the frequency of restorations extending into the inner half of the dentin, and (c) tooth loss pattern among this age group.
Materials And Methods: Twelve- to 16-year-old patients who attended KUDC during the period January 2009 to December 2012 were included in this study.
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