Maspin as a tumour suppressor in salivary gland tumour.

Maspin is a protein that belongs to serin protease inhibitor (serpin) superfamily. The purpose of this study was to review the literature concerning the expression of maspin in salivary gland tumours. A literature search was done using MEDLINE, accessed via the National Library of Medicine PubMed interface.

Tuberculous lymphadenitis: early diagnosis and intervention.

Tuberculosis (TB) is reported to be one of the most widespread systemic bacterial infectious diseases frequently triggered by Mycobacterium TB. It is anticipated to have a prevalence of approximately 8 million individuals each year, and 3 million individuals die of complications related with the ailment. We present a case of a 5-year-old female patient with a painless swelling in her left submandibular region.

Influence of mouth breathing on the dentofacial growth of children: a cephalometric study.

Background: The involvement of mouth breathing, facial, and structural growth alterations, especially during childhood has been discussed in medical and dental literature. The relevance of airway obstruction and its assumed effect on facial growth continues to be debated.

Materials And Methods: This study was aimed at assessing the dental and soft tissue abnormalities in mouth breathing children with and without adenoid hypertrophy.

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Allium sativum Oil as a New Medicament for Vital Pulp Treatment of Primary Teeth.

Background: The objective of this study was to compare between the clinical and radiographic effects of Allium sativum oil and those of formocresol in vital pulpotomy in primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: A total of 20 children age ranged from 4 to 8 years were included in the study. In every one of those children, the primary molars indicated for pulpotomy.

Prevalence and awareness of halitosis in a sample of Jordanian population.

Objectives: This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and awareness of halitosis among the subjects of a population, and also to compare the results of Halimeter(®) readings to self-estimation of halitosis and to assess the relationship between halitosis and oral health.

Materials And Methods: A sample of 205 employees from the Jordan University for Science and Technology (JUST) were selected as study subjects. A standardized questionnaire focusing on dental hygiene, self-reported halitosis, and smoking was filled by all participants.

Hemophilia A: Dental considerations and management.

Aim: To review hemophilia A with emphasis on its oral manifestations, investigations, and dental management.

Materials And Methods: Search was conducted using internet-based search engines, scholarly bibliographic databases, PubMed, and Medline with key words such as "Hemophilia A," "factor VIII," "bleeding and clotting disorders," and "dental management."

Results: Hemophilia comprises a group of hereditary disorders caused due to the deficiency of one or more clotting factors leading to prolonged clotting time and excessive bleeding tendencies.

Public awareness and knowledge of oral cancer in Yemen.

Background: Oral cancer is in increasing in incidence in Yemen and indeed worldwide. Knowledge regarding risk factors and early signs in the general population can help in prevention and early detection of the disease.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness and knowledge of oral cancer in the general population in Yemen.

Influence of surface treatments on bond strength of metal and ceramic brackets to a novel CAD/CAM hybrid ceramic material.

This study evaluated the effect of four different surface treatments methods on the shear bond strength (SBS) of ceramic and metal brackets to Vita Enamic (VE) CAD/CAM hybrid ceramic. A total of 240 plates (10 mm × 10 mm × 3 mm) were cut from VE ceramic blocks and divided into two groups. In each group, four subgroups were prepared by hydrofluoric acid (HF); phosphoric acid (H3PO4); diamond ceramic grinding bur; and silica coating using CoJet system (CJ).

Relation between psoriasis and geographic tongue.

The aim this article is to investigate the link between geographic tongue and psoriasis skin disease. Our review paper of the literature will handle strict study about the relation between geographic tongue and psoriasis. Our search has identified only limited studies available in English written literature starting from 2006-2013 using pubMed - indexed for MEDLINE.

Perceived Exercise Self-Efficacy, Benefits and Barriers, and Commitment to a Plan for Exercise among Jordanians with Chronic Illnesses.

Purpose: To explore Jordanian chronic illnesses patients' perceived exercise self-efficacy, benefits and barriers, and commitment to exercise planning, and to assess the relationship between those variables.

Design: Descriptive cross-sectional design.

Methods: Data were collected from a convenience sample of 402 outpatient Jordanians with chronic illnesses, using Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale, Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale, and Commitment to a Plan for Exercise Scale.

Torsion and bending properties of OneShape and WaveOne instruments.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the torsion and bending properties of OneShape (OS; Micro Mega, Besançon, France) and WaveOne (WO; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) single-file systems.

Methods: The torsional strength of OS size #25, 0.06 taper and WO primary size #25, 0.

Diagnosis of oral pigmentations and malignant transformations.

Background: Oral pigmentation is a common finding in the mouth. Pigmentation can be either normal or abnormal discoloration of oral mucous membrane. The purpose of this review mainly focuses on the main oral pigmented lesions, in order to help the clinicians establish a better approach towards the patients with pigmented oral lesions and to provide thorough knowledge regarding such lesions for patient reassurance, early definitive diagnosis and prompt treatment.

Using an existing crown to repair a damaged cast post and core restoration.

A fractured coronal tooth structure beneath an intact crown is a common clinical occurrence. If the underlying root is healthy, the tooth is restored with a post and core followed by refabrication of the crown. This paper describes a technique of using the existing intact crown for the above-mentioned situation.

Palatal rugae patterns in orthodontically treated cases, are they a reliable forensic marker?

Background: The specialization of forensic odontology is fast emerging as a branch that helps in personal identification of both living as well as dead individuals and also in crime scene investigations. Establishing a person's identity can be a challenging task in cases of road accidents or acts of terrorism or mass disaster scenario. It is an established fact that palatal rugae are unique for each individual and can be reliably used in the forensic field for personal identification.

An In vitro Study on Post Bleaching Pigmentation Susceptibility of Teeth and Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis.

Background: To determine the susceptibility of teeth for repigmentation after bleaching.

Materials And Methods: Forty premolars were assigned to three groups (n = 12). Group 1 was bleached using 30% w/v hydrogen peroxide 15 min 3 times a day every other day for 4 days.

Update knowledge of dry mouth- A guideline for dentists.

Background: Dry mouth is usually caused by a reduced salivary flow or by changes in the biochemical composition of saliva.

Objective: The aim of this paper is a review of the update literature of dry mouth.

Methods: We search in pubmed in the past 10 years using the words «dry mouth», «causes», «symptoms», «treatment» and «dentistry».

Gingival vitiligo: report of a case and review of the literature.

Rarely cases have been reported regarding depigmented lesions of the oral cavity. On reviewing the literature, only few cases of gingival vitiligo or similar lesions have been reported till date. These lesions pose a cosmetic challenge.

Effect of vital bleaching on disintegration tendency of glass ionomer restorations.

Introduction: This study was designed to assess the effect of two bleaching agents on the disintegration tendency of three types of glass ionomers.

Materials And Methods: A total of 90 specimens were prepared by using a split Teflon ring with an internal diameter of 5 mm and a thickness of 2 mm. The tested materials were applied and bleached according to manufacturer's instructions.

Fluoride release of glass ionomer restorations after bleaching with two different bleaching materials.

Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of two bleaching agents on the fluoride release of three types of glass ionomer materials.

Materials And Methods: A total of 90 specimens of the tested materials (Ketac Fil, Photac Fil and F2000) were prepared by a split Teflon ring with an internal diameter of 5 mm and thickness of 2 mm. The tested materials were applied and bleached according to manufacturer instructions.