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Salivary Tec and Nesprin-2 Levels in Post-orthodontic Patients

Nurul Nadira Binti Omar, Rohana Ahmad, Saeid Reza Doustjalali, Negar-Shafiei Sabet, Khor Goot Heah & Aida Nur Ashikin Abd Rahman · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Tyrosine-protein kinase protein (Tec) is known in activating calcium signalling, which is significant in bone remodelling, while nuclear envelope spectrin repeat (Nesprin) 2, is an outer nuclear membrane protein that provides cells with mechanosensory functions, inc...

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The Influence of Parental Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Their Children

Lim Lee Sher, Haji Amirul Rizan bin Haji Mohamed & Hanif Abdul Rahman · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: Severely infected primary teeth from early childhood caries (ECC) cause pain and can negatively impact children's oral health, development, nutrition, and quality of life. As children tend to adopt their parents’ oral health knowledge and practices, knowing the knowle...

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Role of Social Media in Creating Oral Health Awareness among IT Professionals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: A Cross Sectional Survey

Kalaivani S, Ruthrapriya A, Priyanka C, Rajeswary K, Ravisankar B & Vijay Kumar KV · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Social media is one of the significant online venues for the exchange of health-related information. If utilized in a productive manner, social media could serve as one of the cost-effective method of spreading oral health awareness. The purpose of this study is to...

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Obscure Fact of Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid (EDTA) on Radicular Dentine: An In-vitro Study

Akshata M H, Pradeep P.R., Ananthakrishna. S, Sameer Mohideen Gani S & Palagiri Sai Radhika Priyanjali · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: Chelating agents are used to dissolve radicular dentin and eliminate the smear layer that develops after root canal preparation by mechanical means. By functioning as a barrier, the smear layer keeps irrigants from coming into direct touch with the dentin surface and...

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Efficacy of Intraoperative Intramuscular Dexamethasone in Oral Surgery vs NSAIDs

Gema Lizet Lemus Gallegos, Laura Patiño Merlos & Cristóbal Landa Román · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

To analyze the impact of the effectiveness of intraoperative intramuscular dexamethasone in order to reduce the postsurgical inflammatory process in third molars. Corticosteroids began in 1885 when Thomas Addison in 1855 described the systemic behavior of melanoderma and its rela...

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Navigating Complexities: Mandibular Imaging in Breast Cancer and Dental Implant Interactions

Ana Gloria Pascual Luna, Gerardo Nava Rosales & Cristóbal Landa Román · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Neoplasms are uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that can invade surrounding tissues and produce metastasis. At the molecular level, cancer is distinguished by mutations in genes that regulate the cell cycle, apoptosis, and DNA repair. These mutations can cause uncontrolled ce...

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Complex Central Odontogenic Fibroma: A Literature Update on a Clinical Case

Ignacio Alfredo Zepeda Marín, Margarita Arias Martinez & Cristóbal Landa Román · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Central odontogenic ossifying odontogenic fibroma is a low-incidence tumor produced by connective tissue surrounding the dental organs. It was first described in 1967 by the Swedish pathologist Christer Lindahl. In 2017, the World Health Organization classified it within the beni...

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Outcome of Azithromycin with Non-Surgical Periodontitis Therapy at Dental Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR

Khouaxiong Xiaze, Chanthavisao Phanthanalay, Bounsong Boutsamphanh, Daovone Homboutsavong, Xayyaphon Latsomphou, Soutsada Songphadith, Thiphavanh Vongxay, Soulideth Inthakone, Alouna Vilaylack, Fongsamouth Doungnouvong, Phimfalee Sayaxang & Phoutthasone Thiphukdy · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Azithromycin as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The subjects were divided into two equal groups (Group study and Group control). At baseline, patients...

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A Hidden Treasure Trove: The Case of Persistent Primaries

Rayyan Hashmi, Baride Preeti S., Kadam Vishwas D. & Lata Kale · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: Hamartomas are benign, abnormal growths composed of tissues normally found in the affected area. Unlike tumors, they do not have the capacity for uncontrolled growth or metastasis. While uncommon in the oral cavity, they can occur and present unique diagnostic challen...

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Evaluation of Orofacial Pain in Patients Attending the Dental Clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences

Hue Vang, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Phimfalee Sayaxang, Phetmany Sihavong, Anhtana Photsavang, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, Khanphet Luangamat, Malathip Kitavalada, Sounthaya Siriranonh, Thipphakone Meunmanisone & Maiboun Simalavong · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Objectives: Orofacial pain is a significant issue affecting a considerable portion of the global population, with a prevalence of about 10%-25%. Women are more likely to experience this type of pain compared to men, and it is more common among the elderly. The present study aims...

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Enhancing Precision and Comfort in Paediatric Dentistry with Intraoral Scanners and 3D Printers: A Case Report

Yatishkumar Joshi, Pravinkumar S Maroore, Nikhil S Mukhedkar, Suresh Kangane, Anand Ambekar & Shrikant Kendre · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Maintaining primary dentition is crucial for a child's development, influencing speech, chewing, appearance, and guiding permanent teeth. Premature loss of primary teeth can lead to space loss, crowding, and impaction of permanent teeth. Traditionally, fixed space maintainers (SM...

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Awareness and Knowledge of General Dental Practitioners in Tamil Nadu towards Management of Temporomandibular Disorder: A Questionnaire-based Survey

Senbagavalli S., Nithish Kumar, Harinee A., Prabhu K. & Ravisankar B. · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: The term “Temporomandibular disorders” (TMDs) refers to a broad range of problems, such as discomfort in the jaw muscles and Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) restrictions on the motions of the mandible, and intraarticular functional abnormalities, such as locking of th...

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Auxiliary Sensory Media in Oral Surgery: Reduction of Stress and Anxiety

Elías Pérez Soriano, Gerardo Nava Rosales & Cristóbal Landa Román · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Objective: Put into practice the use of physical, auditory and visual aids.  In oral surgical care in order to reduce stress and anxiety during consultation and treatment in this specialty. Materials and Methods: type of study: prospective, cross-sectional, quasi-experimental, mi...

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Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Lao Elderly Uncared Patient with Betel Chewing: A Case Report

Phimfalee Sayaxang, Phetmany Sihavong, Maiboun Simalavong, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Khouaxiong Xiaze, Amphyvanh Hosavath, Anthana Phosavang, Vimonlak Bouphavanh & Heu Vang · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant epithelial. It is one of the major causes of mortality and mobility in humans especially in elderly person because the body loos of function from ageing. Case Presentation: We describe the care of female elderly Laotian di...

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Oral Health Status on among Pregnant Attending at Health Centers in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR: A Cross Sectional Study

Thiphavanh Vongxay, Koukeo Phommasone, Soulideth Inthakone, Soutsada Songpadith, Souksida Xaykhambanh, Phimfalee Sayaxang, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Amphaivanh Homsavath & Thongsavanh Vetsouvanh · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: Oral health behavior and attitudes of pregnant women in Lao PDR are rarely examined, yet should be considered when designing preventative or therapeutic studies to reduce burden of oral diseases we aimed to understand dental care-seeking behavior, as well as oral heat...

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