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Al-Rafidain Dental Journal (RDENTJ) is a semiannual, double-blind, peer-reviewedopen-access scientific journal, a scholarly publication in the area of dentistry. All articles are published online and immediately available to read, download, share, and reuse. All manuscripts should be submitted through our online manuscript management system. The author should first register in our system and then submit their manuscript. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC‑BY) license, which permits users to read, print, download, redistribute, translate, text-mine, and reuse extracts from the work. Published by the College of Dentistry, University of Mosul since 2001, the journal releases two issues annually in March and September. Each issue contains peer-reviewed articles across the journal’s scope. The journal maintains a regular publishing schedule.

                             

Al‑Rafidain Dental Journal is a peer‑reviewed, open‑access publication in dental science. Upon acceptance, authors are billed an Article Processing Charge (APC). There are no other fees (for example, submission, page, or color charges). The Article Processing Charge for the journal is 100.000 IQD for authors.  No governmental or non-governmental organization financially supports the journal.

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal publishes original research papers in all dental fields, including periodontics, orthodontics, restorative and aesthetic dentistry, preventive and pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, oral medicine and pathology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental biomaterials, as well as clinically relevant oral biology and pharmacotherapy. The entire journal's archive is available online (since 2001), and archived issues from past years are publicly available on the journal's website for verification.

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Journal: Al-Rafidain Dental Journal

Publisher: University of Mosul, College of Dentistry

Publishing Frequency: Two times a year 

Print ISSN: 1812-1217

Electronic ISSN:1998-0345

First published (Print) in 2001

Abbreviation: Al-Rafidain Dent J

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Vol. 25 No. 2 (2025): Volume 25 Issue 2

Volume 25 Issue 2

Published: 2025-09-01

Contents


Research Paper
Impact of Simulated Gastric Acid on Tensile Bond Strength of Class II Inlay Indirect Restorations

Yasser Khalis Al-Qaissei, Ali M. Al-Naimi, Abdulhaq A. Suliman

Abstract: The current study aimed to determine the impact of using hydrochloric acid (HCl) on the tensile bond strength of four distinct restorative materials. By doing so, we sought to provide...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2025.188577

Pages: 212-228
Study the Effects of Two Multivitamin Syrups on the Properties of the Composite Surface

Aseel Taha Khaudhair, Saif Saad Altaee, Sohaib Qais Alwan, Sana Mahroos Al-Shammari

The current study aimed to determine the impact of multivitamin syrups applied daily on the surface microhardness and roughness of composite restorative materials. Materials and Methods: Forty...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2025.188578

Pages: 229-240
Assessment of Fluoridated Orthodontic Adhesive: Exploring Fluoride Release, Rechargeability, and Their Influence on Shear Bond Strength in Intact Tooth Surfaces

Mohammed Sabah Yaseen, Neam Fakhri Agha, Raya Jasm Al-Naimi

The current study aimed to investigate the fluoride release from light-cured orthodontic adhesive resin over various time intervals, examine the rechargeability potential of the resin, and evaluate...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2023.143232.1223

Pages: 241-254
Remineralization Potential of Zamzam Water on Eroded Primary Tooth Enamel: An In Vitro Study

Hajer Thair Altaiee, Aisha A Qasim

The current study aimed to investigate the influence of Zamzam water on the enamel of eroded deciduous anterior teeth by employing the surface microhardness test and scanning electron microscope...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2023.140493.1208

Pages: 255-270
A Comparative Study of the Effects of Hybrid and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers on Secondary Intention Wound Healing

Mohammed Nadhem Mustafa, Abdulhameed N. Aldabagh, Abdulsattar Salim Mahmood

Aims: To compare the effects of Hybrid filler (hyaluronic acid + calcium hydroxylapatite) and hyaluronic acid filler (HA) on skin healing after induced wounds using histological analysis. Materials...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2023.143099.1222

Pages: 271-286
Correlation of Condylar Morphology and Crown Inclinations of Lower Anterior Teeth in Skeletal Class III

Hiba Basim Mohammed, Zaid Burhan Al.Dewachi

The current study aimed to determine the correlation between the condylar morphology in skeletal Class III pattern by using cone-beam computed tomography and the crown inclination of lower anterior...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2024.149199.1257

Pages: 287-308
Effect of Adding Luteolin Nanoparticles on the Antibacterial and Mechanical Properties of an Orthodontic Adhesive

Huda Yilmaz Wahab, Niam Riyadh Alsaleem, Ghada Abdulrahman Taqa, Ali Adil Shammil

The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding Luteolin nanoparticles in two different concentrations (1% and 3%) on the mechanical and antibacterial properties of the Transbond XT Unitek...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2023.141963.1217

Pages: 309-322
The effect of Botox Injections on Wound Healing Before and after Surgery

Hisham Abid Ahmed, Abdulhameed N. Aldabagh, Abdulsattar Salim Mahmood

The current study aimed to examine the effects of Botox therapy on the skin's wound regeneration in patients who received the treatment before or after surgery. Materials and Methods: 18 male...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2023.143361.1224

Pages: 323-344
Shear Bond Strength of Different Artificial Acrylic Teeth to Acrylic Denture Base After Thermal Cycling

Ihssan F. Al-Takai, Hamzah SS. Al-Neema, Omar Z. Al-Tahoo

Purpose: To ascertain how three distinct heat cycling times affected the acrylic teeth's shear bond strength to the acrylic denture base, both in the control group (did not undergo thermal cycling)...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2025.155218.1284

Pages: 345-363
Review Paper
The Color Stability of Rhodium-Coated Archwire: A Review

Maryam Salman Al-Ameri, Sami kadhum Al-Joubori

This study intended to analyze the attributes of rhodium-coated arch wires, advancements in wire composition, wire coating techniques, and elements affecting the color stability of aesthetic...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2025.188628

Pages: 364-375
Cervicofacial Manifestation and Clinical Significance of Actinomyces Israelii

Aws Mahmood Ahmed, Zahraa Amer Hashim, Zahraa Sedeeq Qasim, Karam A Aldabbagh

Actinomyces israelii is a common organism of the oropharynx and may cause infection when it is introduced to the deeper tissue sites following soft tissue trauma. Around 50% of actinomycosis cases...

DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2025.152374.1271

Pages: 376-389