Volume 11 Issue 2
Published: 2011-06-01
Contents
Article
The Effect of Additional Microwave Curing Cycle on Residual Monomer Release from Different Acrylic Resin Materials.
Ahmed A Al-Ali, Anas M Almukhtar, Omar A Sheet
AIMS: to evaluate the effect of microwave post-treatment in the reduction of residual monomer of different types of acrylic resin and evaluate the effect of microwave treatment time. MAERIALS AND...
Case Report
Solving Complete Denture Problems by The Use of Overdenture: Clinical Case Report
Nadira A Hatim, Sana T Mohammed
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of tooth, or teeth supported over-dentures with Rhein'83 attachment vis a vis conventional dentures. Materials and Methods: four...
Research Paper
Dental Arch and Mesiodistal Crown Dimensions in Normal, Crowded, and Spaced Samples
Manar Y Abdul-Qadir
Aims: To investigate the contribution of both tooth size and dental arch dimensions to dental crowding and spacing. Materials and Methods: ninty one pairs of dental casts of subjects aged 1525...
Interrelation between Cranial Base and Facial Heights of Two Age Groups (Cross–sectional Study Using Digital Cephalometric Radiograph)
Younis MS Hasan
Aims: The aim of this study is to detect the interrelation between the cranial base and the facial heights involving age and sex differences. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on...
The Force Degradation of Elastic Chain in Different Environments and for Different Intervals (An In Vitro Study)
Sarmad S Al-Kassar
Aims: This study designed to determine the force degradation of elastomeric chains (Dentaurum) at different time intervals in different media (air, distill water, Biofresh mouth wash and artificial...
Mucosal Thickness Changes in Flexible and Conventional Cobalt Chrome Removable Partial Dentures Wearers
Nadira A Hatim, Mujahid T Qasim
Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the mucosal thickness changes in two types of remov-able partial denture base materials (Cobalt Chrome and Flexible) wearers over a two months...
The Relationship of Palatal Dimensions for Iraqi Adolescents with Different Dental Angle Classifications
Nada M. Al-Sayagh
Aims: To determine and compare the palatal dimensions of Iraqi adolescents with different Angle clas-sifications in Mosul City, and to determine the correlation among the palatal dimensions....
Effect of the In-Office Bleaching on the Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets.
Khudair A AL-Jumaili, Omar Kh.M. Thiab
Aims: To evaluate the effect of In-Office enamel vital bleaching with (35% H2O2) and the effect of immersion in artificial saliva following bleaching on the shear bond strength of titanium...
The Relation of Bruxism with Teeth Attrition and Condylar Asymmetry (Clinical and Radiological Assay)
Lamia T Rejab, Rand Sh Al-Ani
Aim : The paper aims to evaluate the effect of teeth wear severity associated with bruxism on the con-dylar height asymmetry index among different gender using panoramic radiograph viewing...
Evaluation of Orthodontic Treatment Time Using Peer Assessment Rating Index
Saad S Gasgoos
Aims of the study: To assess the effect of age, sex, Angle classification, extraction of the teeth and severity of malocclusion on orthodontic treatment duration using Peer Assessment Rating (PAR)...
Effect of Microwave Disinfection on Transverse Strength and Hardness of Acrylic Resin Denture Base Materials
Alaa Al-Saraj, Munther N Kazanji, Ghada Y Abdul-Rahman
Aims: To evaluate the effect of microwave disinfection on transverse strength and hardness of acrylic resin denture base materials. Materials and methods: The samples were 112 samples (56 heat...
Effect of Different Curing Methods on Tensile bond Strength Soft Acrylic Liner to Heat-Cured Acrylic Resin
Alaa Al-Saraj, Marwah M Shehab, Reem N Al- Irhaym
Aims: To evaluate the effect of different curing methods on tensile bond strength between soft acrylic liner and heat cured acrylic resin denture base. Materials and methods: Twenty four specimens...
Effects of Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs on Flow Rate and Protein Composition of Saliva in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Fayhaa AM Al- Mashhadane
Aims: To study the effects of both diabetes mellitus and oral hypoglycemic drugs (metfomin) on sali-vary flow rate and total protein levels of saliva and to compare them with control healthy...
Evaluation of Retentive Ability and Some Properties of Modified Denture Adhesive Materials
Hala Khuder Ali, Munther N. Kazanji, Amer A. Taqa
Aims: To evaluate pH, viscosity and retentive ability of modified adhesive materials and compared it with commercially available adhesive materials. Materials and Methods: The pHvalue of 0.25%...
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Ethanolic Extracts of Sage and Rue as a Root Canal Irrigants (An In Vivo Study).
Maha M Al –Bazzaz
Aims: To evaluate the antimicrobial effect of the ethanolic extracts of Ruta graveolens (Rue) and Sal-via officinalis (Sage) in a concentration of 0.2% and compare the results with the same...
Factors Affecting on Permanent Deformation of Orthodontic Arch wires (An In vitro Study)
Enas TM Al-Jwary
Aims: To measure the amount of permanent deformation of different types of orthodontic arch wires and to study the effect of both time interval and simulated oral environment on amount of permanent...
Efficacy of Azithromycin in Comparison with Metronidazole in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis
Jawnaa Mammdoh
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effects of systemic azithromycin as an adjunct to scaling and root planning (SRP) and compared it with metronidazole in the treatment of...
Light Microscopic Investigation of Developing Rat Teeth After Atenolol Drug Administration (Experimental Study)
Asmaa S Al-Douri
Aims: To investigate the effect of atenolol drug on the formation and development of rat dentition of rat (histologically and histochemically). Materials and Methods: Albino Wister rats were...
Antimicrobial Activity of Grapefruit Seeds Extracts (In vitro Study)
Waidulla N Al–Âni, Nahla O M Tawfik, Enas Y Shehab
Aims: The purpose of this study is to determine the antimicrobial activity of aqueous and alcoholic extract of grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi Rutaceae) seeds. Materials and Methods: Aqueous and...
An in Vitro Study to Evaluate the Effect of Two Disinfectant Solutions on Wettability of Three Elastomeric Impression Materials
Sawsan H Al–Jubori
Aims: To evaluate the effect of two types of disinfectant solutions(2% alkaline glutaraldehyde, 1% sodium hypochlorite) in wettability of three types of elastomeric impression materials (light...
Evaluation of Integrity of Mesh of Different Orthodontic Brackets
Omar H Alluazy
Aims: To evaluate and compare the effect of micro etcher model II on geometrical integrity of base of variable types of orthodontic brackets after etching and compared with new bracket. Materials...
Incidence of Mandibular Fractures Associated with Head Injury in Ninavah Governorate (2006-2007)
Ziad H Delemi, Mohammed K Hasouni
Aims: The aims of the study are to find the incidences, types, sides and sites of mandibular fracture accompanied with head injuries in Ninavah Governorate. Materials and Methods: Data of trauma...
Evaluation of Naproxen and Ibuprofen efficacy on post maxillomandibular fixation trismus
Bara S Minwah, Mohmmed K Hassouni
Aims of the study: The study aims to evaluate the effect of naproxen and ibuprofen on post maxillo-mandibular fixation (MMF) limited mouth opening. Materials and Methods: The study was per-formed...
A clinical comparative evaluation between upper and lower first molar apicectomy procedures (A retrospective trial).
Wael T Al Wattar, Wafaa K Fathi
Aims: The aim of this retrospective clinical trial was to evaluate and compare the upper and lower first molar apicectomy procedures in terms based on certain clinical criteria selected. Materials...
Evaluation of the Apical Seal in Root Canals Prepared with Rotary ProTaper Files and Obturated by Different Methods
Sabah A Ismail, Wiaam M O Al-Ashou, Raghad A Al-Askary
Aims: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the apical sealing ability of matched-taper Single-cone, Thermafil, and Cold lateral condensation obturations. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six...
