Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry
Volume 10, Issue 2 (2019)
Published
Table of contents
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C-shaped Canal in Maxillary Second Molar: a Case Report
Abstract: Contemporary knowledge of various possible canal configurations is imperative for a positive outcome of endodontic therapy. Complete canal preparation is further based on the awareness about the possibilities of variations from normal canal configurations. A case is presented here with C-shaped canal configuration of maxillary second molar which has the rare occurrence of 3.8%. Although C-shaped canals are most frequently reported, in literature, in mandibular second molars, recently such types …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Factors Affecting Residual Ridge Resorption: a Literature Review
Abstract: Residual ridge is a term used to define the shape of the alveolar ridge after healing of bone and soft tissue after tooth extraction. Patients suffering from long-standing edentulism commonly suffer from this incapacitating problem, especially in the mandible. As it causes physiologic, physical, and economic problems to patients, the cause of ridge resorption needs to be identified. Residual Ridge Resorption is a progressive, irreversible disease, as a result of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Dress and Address: Patient Preferences Regarding Doctor’s Style of Dress and Patient Interactions
Abstract: Aim and Objective: To evaluate preferences of the dentists’ attire among patients and parents within in patient general and paediatric settings. Methodology: A questionnaire was used to obtain socio-demographic information and their preferences from parents who accompanied their children to the dental clinic. Information was also elicited from photographs showing dentists with different attires and protective wears. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 21 and the level of significance …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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The Safety of Dental X-ray Machine against the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA): In Vitro Model Explores the Effects of Chlorine Free Radical, Duration of Exposure and the Doses of Irradiation
Abstract: Background: Patients attended to the dental clinics are referred to X-ray which may arise the possibility of adverse reactions upon oral mucosa. X-ray-induced oral mucosa damage is related to the generation of the free radicals in the aqueous media of the cells. Objectives: This study aimed to clarify the safety of dental X-ray exposure by utilizing an in vitro experimental model of calf-thymus double strands DNA (ctdsDNA) molecule exposed to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Unilateral Transmigrated Canines with Associated Pathologies in Mandible: a Case Report
Abstract: Pre-eruptive migration of the tooth across the midline is termed “transmigration”. Tooth impaction is a common dental condition frequently reported in the literature. The most commonly impacted teeth were reported as third molars, maxillary canines, maxillary central incisors, and premolars. Canine play an important role in aesthetics and function in human dentition. Transmigration is defined as the migration of impacted tooth crossing the midline to the opposite side of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 5–9 Read article