Volume 1 Issue 3

Published: 2001-12-01

Contents


Research Paper
A comparative study between the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic and antibiotics after apicectomy

Tahani A AL-SANDOOK,

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIAs), particularly Ibuprofen, found to be effective in lowering the degree of swelling after apicectomy when it is compared with the combined use of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166513

Pages: 229-236
Measurement of surface roughness of the stone cast poured on different impression materials

Munther N KAZANJI, Lamia T REJAB,

The aim of this study was to determine the mean roughness values of the stone casts Surfaces that were poured from two different gypsum products (ZETA and QD) dental stones on the three different...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166514

Pages: 237-246
In vitro study to compare the sealing ability of a hydroxyapatite endodontic sealer with other Sealers (Quantitative Measurement)

Raghad A MOHAMMED, Majidah K AL-HASHIMI,

This study is designed to compare and evaluate the sealing ability of a new Iraqi hydroxyapatite-containing endodontic sealer and other sealers using spectrophotometric system as a quantitative...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166515

Pages: 247-256
Fluoride release from different tooth colored restorative materials: An in vitro study

Abdul-haq A A SULIMAN, Manal A AL-TAEE,

This in vitro study evaluated the amount of fluoride released from fluoride-containing materials over a period of (30) days. Twenty eight disk samples (2.5 mm depth 10 mm diameter) were prepared...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166512

Pages: 215-228
The effect of using sectional stock tray on the accuracy of gypsum cast

Nadira A HATIM, Sawsan H AL-JUBORI,

Patients with restricted mouth opening are a common occurrence in prosthodontic practice. Sectional impression technique was simplified manipulation and decreased patient's trauma. The aim of study...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166519

Pages: 257-266
Caries-preventive effect of topical APF gel with three different frequencies of application in 9-11 years old school children in Ninevah

Tarik y khamrco, Karam H H JAZRAWI,

ABSTRACT This is the first study carried out in Iraq that aimed at evaluating the effect on dental caries of Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF) gel applied topically with different frequencies...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166511

Pages: 201-214
Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen in rural area in Mosul city

Mahmood Y TAHA, Mohamed Kh HASOUNI, Tariq M KASIM,

The prevalence of HBs antigen in (400) healthy people in rural area in Mosul was (5%). A high incidence of HBs was seen in young age group (25-34) years (11.69%) and in males (7.15%) more than...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166521

Pages: 271-278
Does the size of the resorbed bone periapically predict the lesional type?

Sabah M SAKA,

A retrospective study on (86)periapical lesions associated with non-vital anterior teeth was performed. The size of the resorbed bone caused by the lesion was measured to the nearest millimeters on...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166520

Pages: 267-270
Occlusal variation among Sharkhan rural population

Nada M AL-SAYAGH,

The purpose of this study was to provide information about the occlusal variations among Sharkhan rural population and explore significant sex and age differences in occlusion. A sample of (194)...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166547

Pages: 299-312
Epidemiological study on prevalence of plaque and gingivitis among adolescents and adult population (15-54) years in Hamam-Allel villages, Ninevah, Iraq

Tarik Y KHAMRCO,

The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of periodontal disease (gingivitis) and oral hygiene condition among adolescents and adult population (15-54) years in Hamam-Allel villages in...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166545

Pages: 283-290
Reconditioning of used metallic direct-bonding orthodontic brackets by using chemical solvents

Fadhil Y JASIM, Amer A TAQA,

Thirteen different chemical solvents were used to remove the bonding adhesive from the metallic edgewise stainless steel direct-bonding orthodontic brackets. These solvents were Alcohol, Alcohol...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166544

Pages: 279-282
The effect of bleaching on shear bond strength of resin bonded bridges

Sabah A SMAIL,

Sixty intact upper central and lateral incisors were used in this study the teeth were divided into four groups, the first group was the control group the other groups were bleached with...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166546

Pages: 291-298
Assessment of dentists self-performed plaque control measures in Mosul city

Baceer A ABDULLAH, Rafi A AL-TALIB, Faiz A AL-SULTAN,

A survey of (146) dentists in Mosul city was involved by questionnaire to evaluate the plaque control measures include brushing & interdental aids, the age range (23-58) years. The result of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166602

Pages: 313-326
Prevalence of dental discoloration among 5-44 years population in Sharkhan village, Nineveh Governorate, Mosul, Iraq

Maan M NAYEF, Talal H AL-SALMAN, Manar M M AL-NEMA,

The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence of dental discoloration in the rural area and to identify, if there is any variation between sex and age group in a sample of (114) subjects...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166603

Pages: 327-334
Dental treatment needs and treatment achieved for children attending the clinic of pedodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Mosul

Ban S AL-MUKHTAR,

The aim of this study was to investigate the reason for seekinig dental treatment and the type of treatment carried out for the children attending clinic of pedodontics, College of Dentistry,...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166605

Pages: 235-242
Evaluation of shear bond strength of brackets bonded to fluoride-treated enamel surfaces: An in vitro study

Khidair A SALMAN, Ahmad A ABDUL-MAWJOOD,

ABSTRACT Enamel decalcification is a well-recognized problem associated with orthodontic treatment with fixed multibanded appliances. Several methods have been proposed to minimize the incidence...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166606

Pages: 343-352
The palatal injection: A painless approach

Rayan S HAMID, Tahani AL-SANDOOK, Wafaa KH FATHIE,

A painless approach to the well known painful palatal injection using topical application of pressure is described. Seventy dental patients requiring anesthesia of the palatal tissue (soft and...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166709

Pages: 379-384
The effect of different storage times and storage conditions of two types of alginate impression on accuracy of master cast

Munther N KAZANJI, Najlan A JASIM,

The aims of this study were to determine the effect of using different storage time and storage media on the accuracy of two types of alginate impression material,Hydrogum soft and Hydrogum...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166703

Pages: 363-374
Cutaneous and oral myiasis infecting human in Iraq

Wisam AL-SAEED, Hind J MAHMOOD, Sabah M SAKA,

Five human cases infected with myiasis in a village (10) kilometers southern Babylon governorate, four of them ranging between (18) months to (12) years of age, suffering from cutaneous myiasis,...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166704

Pages: 375-378
Clinical assessment of stainless steel brackets failure rate after reduction of phosphoric acid concentration and etching time

Ali AL-KHATIB,

The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinically the effect of reduction of phosphoric acid concentration and etching time during bonding procedure of stainless steel brackets. As (240) metal...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166702

Pages: 353-362
The relationship between the maxillary dental arch width, depth and circumference

Khidair A SALMAN,

This study was carried out on a random sample of (50) upper stone dental caste for intermediate school student (25 males and 25 females) aged (12-15) years from different areas of Mosul city. The...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166777

Pages: 401-410
Prevalence of dental caries (DMFT) in Iraqi children and adolescent living in areas with low and high level of natural fluoride

Tarik Y KHAMRCO, May GH AL-AJRAB,

The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of dental caries in a group of school children lived in area with high and low natural fluoride contained drinking water in Ninevah...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166776

Pages: 385-400
Evaluation of tactile sensation for apical root canal Obturation

Abdul- haq A SULIMAN,

An accurate Working length is absolutely necessary for successful root canal treatment.Obturation of the root canal system forms the final Stage of root canal therapy and its success depends on...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166784

Pages: 411-418
Dental glass ionomer cement consistency and film thickness

Jabbar H KAMEL, Waad M HUSSAIN,

This comparative study is to evaluate consistency and film thickness for Iraqi made (Ashour) glass ionomer cement (GIC) and five different types glass ionomer cement and to compare these materials...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2020.166786

Pages: 419-430