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Open AccessA comparative study of the debridement efficacy and apical extrusion of dynamic and passive root canal irrigation systems
Root canal irrigation carries a risk of extrusion of irrigant into the periapical tissues which can be associated with pain, swelling, and tissue damage. Studies have shown less extrusion with sonic or apical ...
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Open AccessCytotoxicity of QMix™ endodontic irrigating solution on human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
Debridement and disinfection of the root canal system is a crucial step in endodontic procedures. The effectiveness of irrigation relies on both the mechanical flushing action and the ability of irrigants to d...
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Sub-inhibitory Concentrations of Antifungals Suppress Hemolysin Activity of Oral Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis Isolates from HIV-Infected Individuals
Secretion of hydrolytic enzymes such as hemolysin is considered an important virulence attribute of the opportunistic pathogenic fungus Candida. It is known that Candida spp. isolated from HIV-infected patients p...
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Open AccessThe prevalence of malocclusion and its association with dental caries among 12-18-year-old disabled adolescents
To assess the prevalence of malocclusion among 12-18-year-old disabled adolescents in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, by using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) and to determine the association of malocclusion with...
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Marine Sponges as Future Biomedical Models
Marine sponges are animals of the phylum Porifera and also excellent source of various biomaterials and organic compounds. In recent years, significant developments on marine sponges derived biomaterials have ...
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Open AccessPapillon–Lefèvre syndrome: a series of five cases among siblings
Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and aggressively progressing periodontitis leading to premature loss of deciduous and permanent den...
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Open AccessBiomimetic approaches with smart interfaces for bone regeneration
A ‘smart tissue interface’ is a host tissue-biomaterial interface capable of triggering favourable biochemical events inspired by stimuli responsive mechanisms. In other words, biomaterial surface is instrumental...
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Open AccessThe influence of frequently consumed beverages and snacks on dental erosion among preschool children in Saudi Arabia
To determine the prevalence of dental erosion and its association to commonly used beverages and snacks among 3 to 5 year old preschool children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Hydroxyapatite from Cuttlefish Bone: Isolation, Characterizations, and Applications
Hydroxyapatite (HA), a bioceramic, is a widely utilized material for bone tissue repair and regeneration because of its excellent properties such as biocompatibility, exceptional mechanical strength, and osteo...
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Analyzing Relationship between Patient and Doctor in Public Dental Health using Particle Memetic Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis Approach (MLRA2)
In the develo** technology managing patient and doctor relationship and communication process is one of the critical factors because the patient may take high risk surgery, treatment and diagnosis. Due to th...
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Maintaining patient oral health by using a xeno-genetic spiking neural network
Many people are affected by dental problems that have serious long-term effects. Thus, oral hygiene maintenance is necessary to prevent dry mouth tooth decay, bad breath, and cold sores, which adversely affect...
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Marine Polysaccharides Systems for Drug Delivery Applications
Drug delivery system (DDS) has the ability to enhance the efficiency of the conventional drugs which are commonly suffers in lower bioavailability in human body. Recently, marine polysaccharides such as algina...
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Bioceramics-Based Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering
Finding a novel bioactive bone graft substitute is an emerging area of research for all the time to overcome the traditional bone graft procedures. Bone graft substitute, which induces osteogenesis, is conside...
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Biomaterials and Scaffold Fabrication Techniques for Tissue Engineering Applications
Tissue engineering is a new field of study that seeks to create artificial tissue that can heal and replace damaged or diseased tissue. Materials, cells, growth factors, and other small molecules play a role i...
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3D-Printed Chitosan Composites for Biomedical Applications
Regeneration of defective or diseased tissue by 3D-printed biomaterials is an emerging area of research, and 3D printing technology will meet the shortage of organ transplantation and therapeutic clinical appl...
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Hydroxyapatite Derived from Marine Resources and their Potential Biomedical Applications
Utilization of bone graft substitutes have increased due to the rising number of accidents, trauma, and aging population. Autograft is still considered as a gold standard for treating bone defects. However, li...
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Width and thickness of the gingiva in periodontally healthy individuals in a central Indian population: a cross-sectional study
The present study was performed to determine the gingival dimensions (width and thickness) among young individuals in a central Indian population.
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Microwave-Assisted Biosynthesized Gold Nanoparticles Using Saussurea obvallata: Biocompatibility and Antioxidant Activity Assessment
Nanoparticles play a significant role in the development of pharmaceuticals. In the present study, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized using the microwave irradiation method and evaluated their cytocom...
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Marine-Derived Hydroxyapatite for Tissue Engineering Strategies
Marine hydroxyapatite is a naturally occurring mineral present in the skeletal structures of various marine organisms, including fish bones, shells, and corals. This biogenic form of hydroxyapatite, represente...
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Open AccessImproving the reconstruction of dental occlusion using a reconstructed-based identical matrix point technique
Digital dental models are widely used compared to dental impressions or plaster-dental models for occlusal analysis as well as fabrication of prosthodontic and orthodontic appliances. The digital dental model ...
