Ninety-six patients, fifty-eight healthy patients and thirty-eight special needs patients, ranging in age from 3 to 31 yr (average age 6.9 yr) had received dental treatments under general anesthesia (GA) at Amiri Hospital.
Published in 01 January 2001
To formulate a dental bleaching agent with strawberry extract that has potent bleaching properties and antimicrobial efficacy.
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The COVID-19 pandemic affects basic health care in maxillofacial surgery (MFS) due to the shift in resources and the change in patient disorders treated during the pandemic. This paper aims to elucidate the medical and financial consequences driven by the measures for COVID-19 treatment in a tertiary care centre.
Published in 05 January 2021
Traumatic injuries to the primary dentition present special problems and the management is often different as compared with the permanent dentition.
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An association between excessive sugar consumption and dental decay, particularly in children, has been well-established.
Published in 03 January 2017
Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are treated by repositioning and splinting. Ideally, injured teeth should possess some mobility for optimal periodontal and pulp healing. Splints should be easy to apply in emergencies, affordable, and esthetically acceptable. The aims were to compare some clinically used splints with regard to stiffness (measured in Nm(-1)), esthetics, cost, and ease of application.
Published in 04 January 2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of occlusal asymmetries in the molar and canine regions in a large population-based sample of adolescent Kuwaitis.
Published in 12 January 2012
Outcome studies of nonsurgical root canal treatment (NSRCT) in permanent teeth of children are scarce. This study investigated survival and assessed the variables associated with failure of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) in 6- to 18-year-olds.
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Research on evaluation of crowns made by the latest contemporary dental computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems for their marginal adaptation is scarce. The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the marginal integrity of crowns fabricated by the latest Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC) system using 2 different finish line preparation designs: chamfer and shoulder.
Published in 01 January 2021
The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of digital bitewing radiographs using photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates in the estimation of the true extension of proximal carious lesions.
Published in 07 January 2022
The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of digital bitewing radiographs using photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates in the estimation of the true extension of proximal carious lesions.
Published in 07 January 2022
To characterize the development of strength during the setting process of dental silver amalgam in the context of 'early strength' measurements for standards compliance testing in relation to patient instructions, and demonstrate the applicability of the Hertzian 'ball on disc' method.
Published in 10 January 2012
The aim of this study was to compare the occlusal changes of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and slow maxillary expansion (SME) in patients with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate (UCLP), by means of digital dental models.
Published in 07 April 2022
Dentine hypersensitivity is a frequent oral complaint that is usually associated with several factors including diet and oral hygiene practices.
Published in 04 January 2020
The initial response by bystanders to an avulsed tooth is a significant factor that can affect its survival and long-term outcome. This study was to assess the knowledge of emergency management of tooth avulsion in a group of schoolteachers and to compare the effects of three different educational interventions.
Published in 02 January 2017
18F-fluoride positron emission tomography (PET) can identify subtle functional variation prior to the major structural change detectable by X-ray.
Published in 03 January 2016
The appraisal of research productivity is one of the key indicators to evaluate any area of knowledge. The current study aimed to analyze the Scopus-indexed publications on endodontics produced by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region from 2000 to 2020.
Published in 01 January 2022
The purpose of this study was to compare the antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Viridans streptococci (VS) isolated from the oral cavity of healthy children and children with disabilities in Kuwait.
Published in 04 January 2007
Non-resorbable PTFE membranes are frequently used in dental-guided bone regeneration (GBR). However, there is a lack of detailed comparative studies that define variations among commonly used PTFE membranes in daily dental clinical practice.
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To assess the outcome quality of subjects treated with a completely customized lingual appliance (CCLA) in a postgraduate university program, using the ABO Objective Grading System (OGS), by testing the null-hypothesis of a significant proportion of post-treatment cases exceeding an adjusted 'exam failure' threshold value of OGS=24.
Published in 09 January 2021