Volume 14 Issue 1

Published: 2014-06-01

Contents


Article
The Relation between Type of Ligature and Force Delivered by Orthodontic Arch Wire

Eman G Mohi-aldin, Saad S Gasgoos

This in vitro study aims to compare the deactivation force, delivered as a result of releasing superelastic arch wire from 4 mm to 2.5 mm in horizontal direction at the area of right maxillary...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89252

Pages: 47-51
An Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Different Types of Composite Resins (An in Vitro Study)

Shaymaa SH. Hassan

The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties (compressive strength (CS), diametral tensile strength (DTS), flexural strength (FS) and modulus of elasticity (ME)) of different...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89262

Pages: 123-131
Research Paper
Histological Evaluation of Tissues Using a Bone Inducing Substance in Cases of Micro-Screw Implant "An Experimental In Vivo Study"

Tahani A Alsandook, Mustafa M Al-Sultan, Sabah H Alzubaidi

To evaluate the effects of systemically administered Alendronate sodium on osteoclastic activity and osteoblast accumulation. Materials and Methods: Fourty eight micro-screw implant, twelve adult...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89247

Pages: 1-8
Patient's Satisfaction and Durability of Vertex Line Maxillary or Mandibular Complete Dentures

Nadira A Hatim, Mohammad A Mohi Al–Deen

The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of lining maxillary or mandibular complete denture with different length of flange periphery with or without heat cured denture base material on...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89248

Pages: 9-18
The Effect of Newly Prepared Cleansing Agent on The Surface Roughness and Ten-sile Strength of Highly Impact Acrylic Den-ture Base Material

Hasan Kh Mohialdeen, Ammar Kh Alnori, Amer A Taqa

To evaluate the effect of two prepared and commercial solution on surface roughness and tensile strength of highly impact acrylic denture base material. Materials and Methods: The total number of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89249

Pages: 19-31
Study the FTIR of Hydroxyapatite Additive to Heat Cured Acrylic Resin

Zena J Hassan, Nadira A Hatim, Amer A Taqa

To evaluate the FTIR of Hydroxyapatite additives 2 %, and 5 % of dry (HAP) prepared from egg shells to the polymer. Materials and Methods: Thirty six specimens of heat cured acrylic resin and other...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89250

Pages: 32-36
Comparison Among Three Fixed Palatal Expander Appliances: An in Vitro Study

Hussain A Obaidi, Mahmoud R Al-Mallah

To evaluate the effect of three different palatal expanders (Hyrax, Quad-Helix and W-Arch) on maxillary 1st premolar, 2nd premolar and 1st molar width changes. Materials and Methods: The sample...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89251

Pages: 37-46
Dentoskeletal Parameters Comparison of Different Types of Overbite in Class I Occlusion (Lateral Cephalomtric Study)

Fadhil Jassim, Khawla M Awni

This study is intended to evaluate the skeletofacial and dental parameters in different types of overbite and to compare among them. Materials and Methods: It was carried out on a sample of 150...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89253

Pages: 52-59
Effect of Bracket’s Slot Size on Canine Position and Space Closure Rate (A Typodont Study)

Khudair A Al-Jumaili, Abdulrahman I Ali, Hydar M Shindala

This study aimed to determine the effect of newly introduced 0.020 slot size brackets on di-mensional positions and space closure ratio of mandibular canine. Material and Methods: The study...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89254

Pages: 60-69
Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy, Dex-amethasone, and Lornoxicam on Post-Operative Pain after Periapical surgery: A comparative clinical study

Waqass S Thanoon, Omer W Majid

To compare the effect of low level laser therapy ( LLLT), submucosal lornoxicam, and submucosal dexamethasone to control postoperative pain after periapical surgery of upper anterior teeth....

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89255

Pages: 70-75
Preoperative Alterations of Interleukin-6 levels During Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Third Molar

Harith D Qadawi, Atalla F. Rejab, Mahmoud YM Taha

The aim of the study is to assess the blood levels of (interleukin-6) at different intervals of time after surgical removal of impacted lower third molars.. Materials and Methods: The study group...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89256

Pages: 76-81
The Effect of Digital Image Size on the Accuracy of Linear Cephalometric Measurements

Khudair A Al-Jumaili, Ruba J Mohammad, Wafa Gh Fathi

This study compared the accuracy of linear cephalometric measurements between the com-pressed and non-compressed digital cephalometric images. Materials and Methods: The adult sample consisted of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89257

Pages: 82-89
Effects of Combination of Platelet Rich Plasma and OSTEON Material in Rabbits Bone Healing (A comparative study)

Fidaa S Abdo, Mohammed kh Hasouni

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of OSTEON, PRP and the combination of both of them on the healing of experimentally induced bone defects in rabbits. Materials and Meth-ods:...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89258

Pages: 90-100
Evaluation of the Sequelae of Untreated Dental Caries Using PUFA Index

Karam H Jazrawi

To evaluate (PUFA/pufa) index in assessing the prevalence and severity of oral conditions relat-ed to untreated caries in a group of primary school pupils in Mosul City. Materials and Methods:...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89259

Pages: 101-110
Amlodipine and Oral Health

Nahla O Tawfik, Rana Kh Atarbashe

To evaluate the oral side effect of amlodipine in patients with cardiovascular disease, also to study the effect of improving oral health on the possibility of development of gingival over growth....

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89260

Pages: 111-114
The Impact of General and Local Fac-tors as Criterions of Assessment for the Difficult Lower Wisdom Tooth. A Ret-rospective Study

Wael Sh Shallawi, Ziad H Delemi

The aim of the study is to evaluate the relationship of the general and local factors which have an impact on the difficulty during the removal of impacted lower wisdom teeth. Several factors such...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89261

Pages: 115-122
Evaluation of Addition of Plant Fixed Oil Extracts (Ginger , Maramia, Eucalyptus) on Some Properties of Heat Cured Denture Base Material

Luma M Al-Nema, Reem N. Al-Irhayim, Hala Ali

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of three types of natural medicinal plants oils on the transverse strength, residual monomer and hardness of polymethylmethacrylate. Materials and...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89263

Pages: 132-138
Antifungal Effect of Some Medicinal Plant Extracts On Candida Albicans Adherence on Acrylic Resin Denture Base Material. An In Vitro Study

Tarik Y. Kassab -Bashi, Ghada Y. Abdul –Rahman, Nagham Hazim kassab

Evaluate the antifungal effect of some medicinal plant extracts (peppermint, rue, pomegranate and garlic) and their antiadherent effect on C. albicans cells that attached on the fitting surface of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89264

Pages: 139-144
The Effect of Different Disinfectant Solutions on Shear Bond Strength of Acrylic Teeth to Flexible Denture Base Material

Ihssan F Al-Takai

is to evaluate the effect of three different disinfectant solutions on shear bond strength of artificial acrylic teeth for retention to flexible denture base material at three different periods of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89265

Pages: 145-152
Evaluation of Antibacterial Efficacy Against Enterococcus Faecalis of Newly Prepared Endodontic Irrigant Solution (an In vitro study)

Nawfal A.A. Zakarea, Talal Hameed Mohamad, Amer A Taqa

To evaluate the efficacy of a newly prepared endodontic irrigant solution, against E. faecalis. Materials and Methods: Sixty human extracted single rooted teeth samples were prepared by using...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.89266

Pages: 153-160