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Dental technology has advanced significantly in recent years, particularly with regard to the placement of dental implants to replace lost teeth. One such technology is the use of a dental implant guide as a tool to assi...

Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple, has attracted significant attention in both medicine and dentistry due to its diverse therapeutic properties. It has been widely studied for its anti-inflammatory, ...

Tooth surface with early caries lesion can remineralize into sound tooth surface with early intervention. However, early caries lesion is difficult to detect and frequently goes unnoticed during clinical or radiographic ...

In cases of pulp necrosis, infection products can spread into the periapical tissues, triggering an inflammatory response that stimulates the proliferation of the epithelial cell rests of Malassez. As the epithelial mass...

Dental radiography services were at high risk of becoming sites for cross-infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. To minimize the spread of COVID-19, infection control adaptations were implemented in dental radiography s...

Blunt trauma, particularly from traffic accidents, is a leading cause of multiple facial fractures. Managing such injuries can be extremely challenging for surgeons, especially when multiple facial regions are involved. ...

A gummy smile, or excessive gingival display (EGD), is a clinical condition in which more than 3–4 mm of gingiva is visible during smiling. This condition often raises aesthetic concerns and may negatively affect self-...

The etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is multifactorial and often associated with biopsychosocial factors. Stress, anxiety, and depression contribute to the psychological conditions that may accompany TMD. T...

Radicular cyst is a true cyst that develops in association with a root of non-vital teeth. Radicular cyst is the most common cyst in the oral cavity with a percentage of 50% of all cysts in the oral cavity. Radicular cys...

After root canal treatment, tooth will be more fragile due to loss of tooth structure integrity as a result of the caries process, access preparation, reduced water, and or tooth fracture. This is the main consideration ...

Epulis is a gingival hyperplasia that originates from the connective tissue of the periodontal membrane, caused by chronic irritation. Fibrous epulis presents clinically with or without a stalk; has a pale color, a resil...

Dental students will play an important role in educating and promoting oral health. The oral health behavior of dental providers and their attitudes toward their oral health could depict the oral health of their patients...

Primary teeth play a vital role as masticatory organs that support the digestive process in children. Preterm low birth weight (PTLBW) is a significant public health concern in many countries and may adversely affect chi...

Tooth discoloration is categorized into intrinsic and extrinsic types, with the latter caused by external staining agents such as pigmented beverages (e.g., black tea). Whitening toothpastes are commonly used to address ...