Orthodontists' Knowledge and Perception of the Prolonged Use of Rapid Palatal Expanders (RPEs) in the Saudi Arabian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Orthodontic expansion using a rapid palatal expander (RPE), initiated early in life, is one approach to treating malocclusions. However, prolonged RPE use leads to negative consequences. The study aims to determine the perception and experience of orthodontists related to the prolonged use of RPE and their management.

Effect of Maxillary Expansion on the Maxillary Arch Width in Patients with Bilateral Cleft Palate: A Review.

Objectives: To perform a comprehensive review of the literature to compare the effects of slow maxillary expansion (SME) and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on maxillary arch width in patients with bilateral cleft palate.

Methods: The databases include Medline, PubMed, Cochrane (CENTRAL) and (CDSR), OpenGrey, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched for relevant studies that met the eligibility criteria published before or on 31 October 2022.

Integrating network pharmacology approaches for the investigation of multi-target pharmacological mechanism of 6-shogaol against cervical cancer.

Traditional treatment of cancer has been plagued by a number of obstacles, such as multiple drug resistance, toxicity and financial constraints. In contrast, phytochemicals that modulate a variety of molecular mechanisms are garnering increasing interest in complementary and alternative medicine. Therefore, an approach based on network pharmacology was used in the present study to explore possible regulatory mechanisms of 6-shogaol as a potential treatment for cervical cancer (CC).

Estimation of Serum, Salivary, and Gingival Crevicular Uric Acid of Individuals With and Without Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Introduction: Uric acid (UA) levels in serum, salivary, and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) may be associated with periodontal diseases. Hence, this study aimed to estimate the UA concentration in serum, saliva, and GCF of periodontal disease and non-periodontal disease subjects by conducting a systematic review and a meta-analysis of the reported studies.

Materials And Methods: A review of the available literature was searched in the electronic databases of PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct, and EBSCO for the relevant publications.

ACCURACY OF INTRAORAL SCANNERS VERSUS TRADITIONAL IMPRESSIONS: A RAPID UMBRELLA REVIEW.

Purpose: This study aimed to (1) report the trueness and precision of intraoral scanning (IOS) in dentistry based on recent secondary sources and to (2) appraise the reporting quality of the titles and abstracts of the included literature.

Materials And Methods: This rapid overview searched the PubMed/Medline and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews in March 2021 to identify reviews reporting on the accuracy of IOS. The reference list from the eligible studies was also screened for identification of other potentially eligible studies.

Effect of the Addition of Varying Concentrations of Silver Nanoparticles on the Fluoride Uptake and Recharge of Glass Ionomer Cement.

This study aimed to compare the amount of fluoride uptake and the recharge and release characteristics of conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) without any additives in comparison to conventional glass ionomer cement supplemented with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) at two concentrations: 0.1% and 0.2% (w/w).

Penetration and Adaptation of the Highly Viscous Zinc-Reinforced Glass Ionomer Cement on Contaminated Fissures: An In Vitro Study with SEM Analysis.

Objective: To evaluate the penetration and adaptation of highly viscous zinc-reinforced glass ionomer cement (ZRGIC), using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), when applied under various contaminated conditions on grooves and fissures of primary second molars. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 extracted human primary second molars were randomly assigned into five groups (8 teeth each), with different surface conditions (conditioned with 40% polyacrylic acid, dry condition, water contamination, saliva contamination, or saliva contamination and air-drying) on the occlusal surface before placement of zinc-reinforced highly viscous glass ionomer cement with the finger-press technique. After sectioning the teeth, they were subjected to SEM analysis, where four in each group underwent aging by thermocycling and the other four were without aging.

Effect of Different Concentrations of Silver Nanoparticles on the Quality of the Chemical Bond of Glass Ionomer Cement Dentine in Primary Teeth.

The nanotechnologies have been applied for dental restorative materials manufacturing such as glass ionomer cement, composites, tooth regeneration, and endodontic sealers. The study aimed to investigate the chemical bond of conventional glass ionomer cement and to evaluate the addition of different concentrations of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the quality of the chemical bond of glass ionomer cement to primary dentin. Silver nanoparticle (AgNP) powder was added in concentrations of 0.

Children's Social Perception of Peers' Dento-Facial Condition: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aims: This study aimed to compare the participant's perceptions about their peers' dento-facial condition with different incisal appearances (intact, discoloured, fractured, and avulsed incisors).

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among schoolchildren of both primary (8-11 years) and secondary (12-14 years) levels. Each participant was asked to judge photographs with one intact and three digitally modified central incisors giving the appearance of a traumatised tooth.

Associations between Diet, Dietary and Oral Hygiene Habits with Caries Occurrence and Severity in Children with Autism at Dammam City, Saudi Arabia.

Aim: The purpose of the study is to achieve the baseline information of the autistic child's oral health status about the diet, dietary and hygiene habits. The association of these factors with dental caries were assessed.

Material And Methods: The survey was composed of self-administered questionnaires to parents about their children's' demographic data followed by questions related to diet, dietary and hygiene habits.

Dental Students' Knowledge and Attitudes towards Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The use of antibiotics prophylactically and therapeutically in dentistry has become common practice. Inappropriate prescription may lead to adverse side effects and bacterial resistance. During clinical training, dental students in Saudi Arabia are authorized to prescribe antibiotics.