Background: Bonding to zirconia is challenging due to its non-etchable surface. Incorporation of 10-MDP in adhesives has been suggested to improve resin–zirconia adhesion. Aim: To compare the shear bond strength to zirconia using a 5th-generation adhesive, a 7th-generation adhesi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1274
Background: Increasing demand for esthetic, durable posterior restorations has led to the development of various composite techniques. Short fiber reinforced composites (SFRC) claim improved stress absorption, while indirect inlays reduce polymerization shrinkage, potentially inf...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1273
Background: Endodontically treated teeth are structurally compromised due to loss of tooth structure during access cavity, root canal preparation and dehydration of dentine. The pericervical dentin (PCD), located approximately 4 mm above and below the crestal bone, plays a critic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1271
Background: Dental erosion occurs when tooth structure is chemically dissolved by acids or chelating agents. In endodontics, EDTA is commonly used to clear the smear layer, but extended contact can also weaken dentin through demineralization and surface changes. These drawbacks h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1272
The Mexican Official Standards (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas, NOMs) constitute a mandatory legal, scientific and administrative framework in dental practice because they regulate the quality of services, patient safety and professional responsibility. For periodontics specialists,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1269
Odontoma is the most common odontogenic lesion of the jaws and, according to the latest WHO classification, it corresponds to a benign hamartoma composed of enamel, dentin, pulp, and cementum arranged in a disorganized manner. Two types are distinguished: compound odontoma and co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1270
The selection and sequencing of orthodontic wires are crucial to the effectiveness and comfort of orthodontic therapy. This systematic review examines the mechanical properties, clinical outcomes, and patient-reported pain and treatment duration of commonly used orthodontic wires...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1267
Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis (IGF) is an uncommon condition characterized by diffuse gingival enlargement, independent of bacterial plaque, which may present as an isolated finding or in association with syndromes. Clinically, it manifests as a progressive, firm, and nodular...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1268
Purulent pleurisy complicating cervico-facial cellulitis of dental origin is a rare but well-described pathological situation. The perfect anatomical continuity between the cervical, mediastinal and pleural regions explains the possibility of diffusion of dental germs to the pleu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1266
Socioeconomically disadvantaged populations face multiple obstacles to accessing proper dental care, stretching far beyond financial limitations. These challenges lead to deep-seated mental health ramifications that often go unnoticed in clinical settings. In this commentary, we...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1265
Aims: Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by anterior segment dysgenesis and systemic anomalies. Glaucoma develops in up to half of affected patients and represents the main cause of visual loss. We report a pediatric case illustrating the t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1264
Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of malocclusion on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) and the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire for OHRQoL among school-going children in the Hamirpur Bl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1262
Oral and maxillofacial tumours seen in children and adolescents often impact the functional, cosmetic, and psychosocial aspects of their lives due to their location. In recent years, the incidence of head and neck tumours in children has been on the rise. These tumours can lead t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1263
Aim: To compare and evaluate the efficacy of manual, sonic, and ultrasonic agitation techniques in the removal of calcium hydroxide and Bio C Temp. Materials and Methodology: 36 extracted human mandibular premolar teeth were collected, and teeth length was standardized to 14 mm....
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1261
Nikhil Rajolli, Geeta Hiremath, Balaram Naik, Prashant Moogi, Mahantesh Yeli & Divyashree D Dandavati·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2025
Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) effectively arrests dental caries by forming a silver-protein complex and calcium fluoride deposits, preventing bacterial activity and remineralizing dentin. However, SDF application adversely affects bond strength when composite restorat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1260