Background: Buccal bone plate thickness (BBPT) is a clinically relevant factor in implant treatment planning because thin crestal bone may affect implant positioning and the need for augmentation. Aim: This Retrospective cross-sectional observational study assessed BBPT at potent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1365
Delayed eruption of a permanent maxillary central incisor is commonly associated with hard-tissue obstruction, trauma-related disturbances, or developmental abnormalities. Soft-tissue obstruction is less frequently emphasised as a primary factor in eruption delay. This case repor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1364
Zirconia and lithium disilicate now dominate the ceramic landscape of fixed partial denture (FPD) prosthodontics, prized for their mechanical resilience, optical qualities and generally favourable behaviour at the soft-tissue margin compared with older metal-ceramic systems. Diab...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1363
C. Hemanth Kumar, V. Govardhini, Y. Muralidhar Reddy, G. Dharmadeep, Sakshi Tiwari & C. Soundarya·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Clear aligner therapy has become an increasingly visible orthodontic option because of its aesthetic and removable design. However, public knowledge of its indications, limitations and perceived advantages remains variable. Objective: This questionnaire-based study as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1362
Background: Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are considered to be at increased risk of poor oral health, which may have implications for general health and the prevention of infective endocarditis. This cross-sectional comparative study assessed the oral health status...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1361
Background: Cleft lip and alveolus is one of the most common congenital craniofacial anomalies and is frequently associated with missing teeth, alveolar bone defects, compromised lip support, and aesthetic concerns. Prosthodontic rehabilitation plays a crucial role in restoring o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1360
Acute apical abscess is an inflammatory condition of periradicular tissues that usually develops secondary to microbial infection of the root canal system. It may present with pain, tenderness, suppuration and swelling, and, in some cases, the infection may extend beyond the intr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1358
Dyah Indartin Setyowati, Dwi Kartika Apriyono, Hanna Alifia Pratiwi, Kendra Firyaliva, Balqist Ferinda Inayah, Siti Muflihatul Hasanah, Intan Ratu Alda & Berliana Inas Putri Ismanto·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) may temporarily alter the surface characteristics of the labial mucosa and can therefore influence lip print recording in cheiloscopy. This clinical case report aimed to assess the stability of lip print patterns in a 24-year-old woman with rec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1357
Introduction: The anterior alveolar bone determines the biological limits of orthodontic tooth movement and may vary with vertical facial pattern and gender. Objective: The study aims to evaluate anterior alveolar dimensions in relation to vertical facial pattern and gender among...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1356
Dental crowding is a common malocclusion resulting from a discrepancy between tooth size and the available space within the dental arch. The present cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate mesiodistal tooth size and arch width in Class I normal occlusion and Class I and Class II...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1355
Herpes Zoster Virus (HZV) is a neurotropic virus that, upon reactivation, causes a characteristic unilateral dermatomal eruption not crossing the midline, limited to the area supplied by the affected nerve. The condition, known as Shingles or Herpes Zoster (HZ), has increasing in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1354
The success of endodontic treatment depends on effective canal shaping, thorough chemo-mechanical debridement, and the achievement of a three-dimensional hermetic seal. Despite a reported success rate of up to 97%, failures may occur, often necessitating endodontic retreatment. C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1352
Most Shahana Afroge Khan, Diti Rani Das, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Nawsheen Zahan, Sayontoni Projna, Dipto Kumar Das, Monon Kanti Das, Amrita Mojumder, Pranab Karmaker & Arup Kumar Saha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Bangladesh, one of the world’s most densely populated countries, faces major challenges in oral health service delivery. With approximately 2,000 dentists graduating annually, only a small proportion provide care in rural communities. Limited evidence exists on oral h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1353
Hydrogels are increasingly important in endodontic research because they combine high water content, tuneable physicochemical behaviour, injectability, biological compatibility and the capacity to deliver antimicrobial or regenerative signals within the complex root canal environ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1351