Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry
Volume 15, Issue 3 (2024)
Table of contents
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Viruses and Their Role in Periodontal Diseases: A Review
Abstract: Periodontal diseases are a group of inflammatory conditions that primarily affect the gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth. Traditionally, these conditions were thought to be driven largely by bacterial infections, with the bacteria triggering an immune response that leads to inflammation and tissue damage. However, recent research has revealed that viruses also play a significant role in the development and progression of periodontal diseases. Viruses, such as Human Cytomegalovirus, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of 940-nm Low-Level Laser Therapy on Tooth Movement Rate during Orthodontic Treatment: A Split-Mouth Double-Blind Randomized-Controlled Trial
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of low-level laser with wavelength of 940 nm on acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement. Materials and Methods: This study was a double-blind randomized-controlled trial with split-mouth design. Fifty-five patients whose four first premolars were extracted for orthodontic treatment were randomly allocated to group A (n = 27) and group B (n = 28). Canine retraction was performed using the force of 150 g …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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DentiDetect: Dental Diagnosis Powered by Deep Learning
Abstract: Dental X-rays play a crucial role in modern dentistry, enabling dentists to detect cavities, bone loss, and other hidden dental issues that are not easily visible during a routine examination. X-rays offer a clear picture of teeth, bones, and nearby tissues, enabling early identification of issues. This helps create more efficient treatment strategies and improves patient outcomes. Three commonly used types of X-rays include bitewing, periapical, and panoramic. Bitewing X-rays …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Influence of Acidic Naf-Hf Solution on Dental Minerals
Abstract: The effect of solutions of sodium fluoride in hydrofluoric acid on the fluoride-dental minerals reaction system was investigated. The fluoride concentration in each fluoride solution was kept at 1.23% as the fluoride concentration in the acidulated phosphate fluoride solution at pH 3. The acidic sodium fluoride-hydrofluoric acid solutions with different contents of sodium fluoride and hydrofluoric acid were prepared. These solutions were added to synthetic powder hydroxyapatite and calcium hydrogen …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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CBCT: A Boon in Periodontics – A Review
Abstract: Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that can be diagnosed mainly based on clinical signs and symptoms. Two-dimensional radiographs are valuable diagnostic tools as an adjunct to the clinical examination in assessing periodontal bone level. Two-dimensional images do not provide accurate bone levels due to its limitations like projection geometry, superimposition of adjacent anatomic structures, leading to the need for three-dimensional imaging that overcomes these limitations. The diagnosis and treatment …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article