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A Clinical Trail of Silver Diamine Fluoride Application on Children’s Primary Teeth to Arrested Carious Lession among Preschool Children, Vientiane: A Pilot Study

Amphayvan Homsavath, Mayfong Mayxay, Viraseang Rajpho, Souksida Xaykhamban, Chanvilay Soukkhaseum, Phimfalee Sayyaxang, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Souliyo Souvong, Patay Vongsathien, Vimonh Thongterm, Thongsavan Vetsouvanh & Phetlamphay Sidanoumonh · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Recent studies indicate a double increase of the prevalence and severity of Early Child Dental Caries (ECC) in Vientiane. Aim: This study is to deliver Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to prevent dental caries progression among children who attending Pre-school in Vien...

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Oral Health Status and Special Health Care Needs of Disabled Individuals Attending Special School, Vientiane Capital

Amphayvan Homsavath, Viraseng Rajpho, Khampheng Phengthichak, Chanvilay Soukaseum, Souksida Xaykhamban, Phimfalee Sayaxang, Nithasack Phommavongsa, Phetlamphay Sisanoumonh & Viengkham Keowhavong · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

The purpose of this study to describe the prevalence of dental caries and the oral hygiene status of disabled individuals attending Special School. Methods: Participants who were attending a special school, the survey document included questionnaire and consent form, both was sen...

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The Role of Revascularization in Saving and Restoring Teeth – A Comprehensive Review

Suraiya Taranum, Rashmi G Shetty, Keshava Prasad & Suman C · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Pulp regeneration may be defined as the replacement of damaged tissue by cells identical to the lost tissue, leading to the complete reestablishment of biological function. Using revascularization procedures to induce apexogenesis and subsequently tissue regeneration, instead of...

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The Prevalence of Dental Caries in Laos: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Maiboun Simalavong, Phetmany Sihavong, Phimfa lee Sayaxang, Anhtana Photsavang, Chanthanome Mingboupha, Khanphet Laungamath, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, Vatthana Latsomphou, Viengkham Keohavong, Amplaivanh homsavath, Fongsamod Daoungnuvong, Thongsavanh Vetsuvan, Phetlamphay Sidanumon, Manivone phanthavong & Hue Vang · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: Dental caries is one of health problem and most common chronic disease among children. The purpose of this systematic review are to determine the prevalence of dental caries in primary teeth, and permanent teeth among 3 to 15 years, between 2002 to 2024 throughout Lao...

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Development of an Education Intervention for Parents to Improve Oral Health of Children in Vientiane Province, Lao P.D.R.

Souksavanh Vongsa, Khamphouvy Chanbounmy, Phetmany Sihavong, Soudsakhone Phanpadith, Somneuk Sangvilay, Phetlamphay Sidanoumonh, Phonesavanh Soundara, Maiboun Simalavong, Chanthavisao Phanthanalay & Vilada Chansamouth · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: Dental caries is a major problem in young children worldwide, particularly in Southeast Asia. The prevalence of dental caries among preschool children is very high. In addition, parents are playing an important role in the development of caries in children. Objective:...

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Case Report and Review of Pempigus Vulgaris

Valeria Yunuen Rangel Govea, Gabriela Elizabeth Gómez Cárdenas, Cristóbal Landa Román & Francisco Javier Gómez Pamatz · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Currently the real cause of pemphigus vulgaris is unknown, however, it has been considered a genetic predisposition, associated with certain haplotypes (HLA), such as HLA-DR4 in the Jewish population, and HLA-DR14 and HLA- DR10 in Mexicans. Objective: To report, and...

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Knowledge and Awareness among Parents of Children with Functional Orthodontic Appliances in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross Sectional Study

Felwa Sulaiman AlHudaithi, Majd Abdullah Alghamdi, Ayat Hassan Al Saeed, Manar Albalawi & Najd Ahmad Alshammari · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: To prevent damage to orthodontic appliances, providing comprehensive education to parents and patients is crucial, ensuring successful assessment and treatment in orthodontics. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge and awareness among parents of patients se...

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Recurrence Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report

Phetmany Sihavong, Maiboun Simalavong, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Phimfa lee Sayaxang, Souksavanh Vongsa, Vatthana Latsomphou, Anthana Phosavang, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, Bounthone Bounmanatham, Phouthala Sayphiboun & Heu Vang · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is one of the reactive lesions that commonly affect gingival. Among the reactive lesions, POF has the characteristic of recurrence. At present, we reported the POF case of recurrence in a healthy male 25 years old who had surgery in the same are...

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Lidocaine Induce Neurotoxicity and Peripheral Nerve Injury in Trigeminal Nerve System

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

Objectives: Local anesthetics (LAs) are widely used in dentistry for their ability to block nerve impulses, particularly lidocaine. However, LAs can commonly cause neurotoxicity In vitro and In vivo. Our study investigated the neurotoxic effects of lidocaine and the occurrence of...

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Comparative Evaluation of Surface Roughness Using Two Different Mechanical Surface Treatments and their Effect on Microshear Bond Strength Using Different Nanocomposites: An In vitro Sem Study

Prabhavathi Poornima, B.S. Keshava Prasad & Kuchimanchi Sneha Aishwarya · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: This study compared the impact of surface roughness on the microshear bond strength of nanocomposites to dentin that underwent airborne abrasion and conventional rotary tools as two distinct mechanical surface treatments. The study also sought to determine how well...

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A One-Year Follow up Treatment of an 8-Year Old Child with Thumb Sucking HABIT Using a New Habit Breaking Appliance: A Case Report

Ahmed Megahed & Alyaa Alaa Eldin · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

This report describe the management of 8 years old male child with thumb sucking habit and anterior open bite. Comprehensive diagnosis was performed and patient’s records were taken (Extra-oral and intra-oral photographs, lateral cephalometric and panoramic radiographs, and study...

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Evaluation on the Teaching and Learning Arrangement of Undergraduate Students at University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR

Phetlamphay Sidanoumonh, Hue Vang, Chanthavisao Phanthanalay, Souksavanh Vongsa, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Viengkham Keohavong, Phimfalee Sayaxang & Amphayvanh Homsavath · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Evaluation is a systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to determine the extent to which pupils are achieving instructional objectives. Additionally, evaluation reflects value judgments about previous curricula and instructional des...

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Peripheral Ameloblastoma of Upper Gingiva in Lao Patient: A Rare Case

Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Maiboun Simalavong, Phetmany Sihavong, Phimfa lee Sayaxang, Anhtana Photsavang, Chanthanome Mingboupha, Khanphet Laungamath, Vimonlak Bouphavanh, Vatthana Latsomphou, Fongsamod Daoungnuvong & Hue Vang · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Peripheral ameloblastoma (PA) is an uncommon of odontogenic neoplasm which only 1% of case among of all ameloblastomas, most occur in age, the average is 52.1 years, and slightly in males more than female, most frequently in gingiva of the mandible region, we report a rare case o...

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Three Years Follow-Up of Endodontic Microsurgical Combined with Orthograde Retreatment of Oehler’s Type III Dens Invaginatus: A Case Report

Nirvana Khalaf · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

This report describes the management of an unusual case of dens invaginatus in a 48-year-old female patient. Cone beam computed tomography and pre-operative periapical radiograph showed the presence of type III dens invaginatus with inadequate obturation, poor apical seal, and pr...

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