Cone beam computed tomography findings in the temporomandibular joints of chronic qat chewers: Radiographic bone density and trabecular microstructural analyses.

Objectives: This cross-sectional comparative study investigated the effects of qat chewing habit on the radiographic bone density (RBD) and trabecular microstructure of temporomandibular joint condyles using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Study Design: In total, 85 systemically healthy Yemeni males were included and divided into qat chewers (QCs; n = 41); and non-qat chewers (NQCs; n = 44). The participants responded to a structured questionnaire and underwent standardized clinical examination and CBCT scanning of the temporomandibular joint.

Pediatric Stainless-Steel Crown Cementation Finite Element Study.

Objective:  To study the effect of using different cement types under pediatric stainless-steel crown (SSC) around mandibular second primary molar using three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis.

Materials And Methods:  A 3D finite element model was built for pediatric mandibular molar by laser scanning of natural extracted tooth. Four types of cement (zinc phosphate, glass ionomer, resin-modified glass ionomer, and resin) of 200 μm layers thickness were tested under a stainless-steel crown of 130-μm thickness.

Cone beam computed tomography findings in temporomandibular joint of chronic qat chewers: Dimensional and osteoarthritic changes.

The social habit of chewing qat (also known as khat) is widely practised in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It has been linked with various oro-facial conditions, including temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). This cross-sectional, comparative study sought to investigate the effects of qat chewing on temporomandibular joint (TMJ), using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Single application of topical doxycycline in management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available evidence.

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a highly prevalent oral mucosal disease. The management of RAS is quite challenging, and as yet, there is no definitive cure. The present systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy of a single application of topical doxycycline for the management of RAS.

Effect of Two Different Surface Treatments on Retention of Cosmopost with Two Different Core Materials.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of Cosmopost's two different surface treatments (sandblasting and silica coating) on persistence to various core materials using push-out test set-up.

Material And Methods: A total of 30 Cosmoposts was used in this study. Cosmoposts were divided into three groups (10 samples each) according to the post-surface treatment received.

Knowledge and Opinions of Saudi Dentists Regarding Dental Treatment of Patients Undergoing Bisphosphonates.

Objectives:  Bisphosphonates (BPs) are used for treatment of various benign and malignant medical conditions. Medications-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a very serious complication of prolonged therapy with BPs. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding MRONJ.

Efficacy of aloe vera mouthwash versus chlorhexidine on plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review.

Objectives: The present systematic review assessed the efficacy of aloe vera mouthrinse on plaque and gingival inflammation.

Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus and Web of Science was conducted in February 2018 to identify all relevant studies using the following keywords: aloe vera, gingivitis, gingival inflammation, plaque-induced gingivitis, periodontal health and plaque control. The eligibility criteria were all randomized clinical trials that assessed the efficacy of aloe vera mouthrinse in comparison to chlorhexidine on plaque and gingivitis.

The potential association between periodontitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review.

Objectives: Many animal and human studies have shown associations between periodontitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Hence, the present systematic review sought to investigate such a potential association.

Methods: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases were thoroughly searched to identify all relevant studies.