Relative Frequency of Primary Salivary Gland Tumors: Multicenter Study of 796 Cases from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Salivary gland tumors (SGTs) are diverse lesions with varying morphological and clinical characteristics. Limited data exist on the distribution of SGTs in Saudi Arabia. We aimed to fill this gap by examining the distribution of SGTs across four tertiary hospitals in Riyadh.

Prevalence of dental caries, oral health status, malocclusion status, and dental treatment needs in thalassemic children: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Thalassemia is a hemoglobinopathy-associated genetic disease resulting due to defective synthesis of globin chains, causing defects in the skeletal and oral structures.

Aim: This cross-sectional study was designed to analyze the prevalence of dental caries, oral health status, malocclusion status, and dental treatment needs in thalassemic children.

Materials And Methods: Institutional Ethical committee clearance was obtained before starting the study.

To evaluate the role of mast cells on angiogenesis in various grades of oral squamous cell carcinoma: A histochemical study.

Background: Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer, and 90% of them are oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC). As most OSCC are asymptomatic and are only detected at an advanced stage, the 5-year survival rate is only 50%. Thus, using novel prognosticators can minimise mortality and morbidity associated with OSCC.

Myofibroblasts persist through immune privilege mechanisms to mediate oral submucous fibrosis: Uncovering the pathogenesis.

Immune privilege is the ability to tolerate foreign antigens without eliciting an inflammatory immune response. Several mechanisms explain a structure's immune privilege status, which is regulated by innate and adaptive immune responses. The role of myofibroblasts in perpetuating fibrosis by acquiring an immune privileged phenotype against the backdrop of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is evolving.

Guardians of Oral Health: Antioxidants as Promising Allies in Periodontal Wellness.

Periodontitis, a prevalent chronic inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of teeth, is closely associated with oxidative stress, characterized by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species generation and antioxidant defense mechanisms. Antioxidants have garnered significant attention as potential therapeutic agents in periodontal management due to their ability to counteract oxidative damage and inflammation. This brief review provides an overview of the role of antioxidants in periodontitis, highlighting recent developments.

Exploring the use of Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) in Maxillofacial Reconstructions.

Background: Virtual surgical planning (VSG), also known as computer-assisted reconstruction, has started to become the norm for more complex patients in many centers in recent times.

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the VSG in maxillofacial reconstruction surgery.

Methods And Materials: This study included 20 patients who underwent surgery for maxillofacial reconstruction.

Exploring the Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on Temporomandibular Joint Health.

Background: Currently, one of the most prevalent oral abnormalities is malocclusion. There is a rising percentage of patients who are willing to undertake orthodontic procedures.

Aim: To evaluate the impact of orthodontic treatment on the morphology of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with malocclusion associated with TMJ abnormality such as skeletal class II deep bite malocclusion using CBCT.

Comparison of Surgical Techniques for Correction of Mandibular Asymmetry in TMJ Ankylosis Patients.

Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis frequently results in mandibular asymmetry, which impairs an affected person's ability to function and look good. Because of the intricacy of TMJ ankylosis and the variety of surgical procedures available, correcting mandibular asymmetry surgically can be difficult.

Methods: Patients with mandibular asymmetry and TMJ ankylosis who had surgery at a tertiary care facility between certain periods were the subject of a retrospective investigation.

Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Retrospective Study of Clinical Presentations.

Objective: This retrospective research aimed to assess the clinical presentations and management strategies for "temporomandibular joint (TMJ)" disorders.

Methods: Medical records of patients diagnosed with TMJ disorders between 2017 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Data collected included demographic information, clinical symptoms, radiographic findings, treatment modalities, and treatment outcomes.

Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Outcomes and Survival Rates in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients.

Background: Because of its high rates of morbidity and death, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) poses a serious threat to world health. To maximize patient care and direct clinical decision-making, it is important to comprehend treatment results and survival rates.

Methods: Treatment results and survival rates for OSCC patients treated at a tertiary care facility between 2010 and 2022 were assessed in this retrospective research.

Analysis of the Impact of Sleep Apnea on Cardiovascular Health and Mortality: A Long-Term Cohort Study.

Background: A common sleep problem linked to poor cardiovascular outcomes and death is " (SL)." Nevertheless, little is known about how SL affects cardiovascular health in the long run. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between a tertiary care center's long-term cohort's cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and the severity of their SL.

Clinical Evaluation of Role of Laser in Soft Tissue Surgical Guide for Implant Placement.

Background: Applying automated laser ablation procedures with pulsed, electronically administered diode laser equipment, and large-area masking results in highly aligned, uniform microstructures on these surfaces.

Aim: Clinical evaluation of role of laser in soft tissue surgical guide for implant placement.

Methods And Materials: This study included 30 patients with dental implants in their oral cavity.

Analysis of Psychological Distress and Dental Anxiety in Patients Attending Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: The COVID-19 epidemic has affected all facets of patient care, including dentistry services, and placed hitherto unheard-of demands on healthcare systems throughout the world. More and more emphasis is being paid to psychological discomfort and dental anxiety that epidemic patients face when seeking dental care. The purpose of this research was to examine the psychological distress and dental anxiety levels of patients receiving dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care setting between 2021 and 2022.

Correlation of Leptin Concentration in Gingival Crevicular Fluid on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement - A Prospective Study.

Background: The evaluation of genetic markers in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and their connection to tooth movement can be helpful.

Aim: The objective of this research is to assess the relationship involving leptin levels and orthodontic tooth movement (OTM).

Study Setting And Design: Thirty individuals reporting to the Department of Orthodontics participated in an observational prospective study.

Assessment of the Mechanical Properties of Different Suture Materials for Oral Surgery: An In Vitro Tensile Strength Study.

Background: Sutures are essential components of wound closure in oral surgery, and the mechanical properties of suture materials play a crucial role in determining surgical outcomes. Understanding the tensile strengths of various suture materials is vital for selecting the most appropriate material for specific clinical applications.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the tensile strength of suture materials commonly used in oral surgery through an in vitro tensile strength study.

Management of Root Fractures in Young Immature Permanent Teeth: Three Case Reports.

Aim: The aim of this case report is to present three different patients who had horizontal and vertical root fractures of young permanent teeth, its diagnosis, clinical and radiographic findings, treatment, and long-term follow-up and success rate.

Background: Root fractures are relatively rare with the prevalence of 0.5-7% in permanent and 2-4% in deciduous dentition.

Unraveling belly dancer's dyskinesia and other puzzling diagnostic contortions: A narrative literature review.

Belly dancer's dyskinesia (BDD) is characterized by involuntary abdominal wall movements that are rhythmic, repetitive, and dyskinetic. The present study aims to review BDD's etiology, pathophysiology, and management. We searched six databases to locate existing reports on BDD published from 1990 to October 2023 in electronic form.

Indian Society of Periodontology Good Clinical Practice Recommendations for Peri-implant Care.

Current implant therapy is a frequently employed treatment for individuals who have lost teeth, as it offers functional and biological advantages over old prostheses. Concurrently, active exploration of intervention strategies aims to prevent the progression of peri-implant diseases and manage the existing peri-implant tissue damage. Indian Society of Periodontology has recognized the need for systematic documents to update the everyday clinical practice of general dental practitioners and has provided evidence-based consensus documents, namely good clinical practice recommendations from time to time to raise the oral health-related awareness and standards of oral health-care delivery across the country.

Effect of Back-Pressure Anesthesia on Postoperative Pain after the Endodontic Treatment in Patients with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial.

Introduction: The present study evaluated the effect of 2 different back pressure-based supplemental anesthesia on postoperative pain in patients receiving endodontic treatment for a mandibular molar with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Methods: One-hundred-thirty-five adult patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpits in a mandibular first or second molar, received an initial inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injection with 2% lidocaine with 1:80,000 epinephrine. Ten minutes following the injection, access to cavity preparation began.