Volume 8 Issue 2

Published: 2025-06-25

Contents


Research Paper
The Effect of Tranexamic Acid (Cyclokapron) on Post–Surgical Bleeding Following the Removal of Impacted Lower Wisdom Teeth in Healthy Individuals

Rayan S. Hamid, Wafaa K. Fathi, Wael T. Al Wattar,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of local irrigation with tranexamic acid in minimizing postoperative bleeding following the removal of impacted lower wisdom teeth. Materials and Methods: This clinical...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9071

Pages: 225-230
The Effect of Curing Time on Fluoride Release from Composite Resin Material

Manal A. Sultan, Amer A. Taqa,

Aim: This study aims to measure the amount of fluoride release in deionized water from two composite resins materials (Kerr and Tetric ceram)over period of one month. By using different curing time...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9067

Pages: 255-258
The Microbial Contamination of Toothbrushes and Their Disinfection by Antimicrobial Solutions

Rafi A Talib, Rayia J Alnaimi, Eman A Mustafa,

Aims: To evaluate the bacterial survival rate on toothbrushes after brushing and the efficacy of their decontamination by immersing them in different antimicrobial solutions when toothbrushes were...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9064

Pages: 144-150
Evaluation of Holdaway Soft Tissue Analysis for Iraqi Adults with Class I Normal Occlusion

Neam Agha, Manar Y Abdul-Qadir, Alaa Al-Dawoody,

Aims: To determine cephalometric standards for Iraqi adults using Holdaway soft tissue analysis. Materials and Methods: The sample comprised 60 individual (31 males and 29 females), aged 1823...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9058

Pages: 231-237
The Skeletal Posterior Facial Heights Change Among Adolescent Subjects (A Cephalometric Study)

Hussain A Obaidi, Manar Y Abdul–Qadir,

Aims: To find out the changes among four age groups for total posterior facial height, upper anterior facial height and lower posterior facial height. Materials and Methods: The sample subjects...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9070

Pages: 151-156
The Effect of Honey on the Healing of Oral Ulcers(Clinical Study).

Shatha S Mohamed, Asmaa S Al-Douri,

Aim: to assess the effect of honey on healing of recurrent aphthous ulcers. Materials and Methods: fifty patients with minor oral ulcers (25 mm) were attended to consultant clinic in the College of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9066

Pages: 157-160
The Effect of Microwave Disinfection on Tensile Strength of Dental Gypsum

Radhwan H Hasan,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of microwave disinfection on diametral tensile strength (DTS) of type III and type IV dental stones. Materials and Methods: A total of 80 cylindrical specimens was...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9055

Pages: 213-218
Psychological Assessments for the Partially Edentulous Persons through Different Scales, According to Some Demographical Variables.

Monia MN Kandil,

Aims: To get more information about the psychological condition for the partially edentulous persons, and the effect of culture and other demographical factors on there psychological condition....

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9059

Pages: 177-188
Effects of Curing Modes of Light Emitting Diode on Shear Bond Strength of Resin Composite

Kasim A Mohammad, Mohammad Gh Hamdoon, ALi M Rasheed,

Aim: To evaluated the SBS of three resin composites (Tetric Flow, Tetric and Heliomolar) bonded to dentin and cured by different curing modes utilizing light emitting diode (LED) light curing unit....

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9056

Pages: 168-176
Causes of Primary and Permanent Teeth Extraction in Children Aged 3–12 Years in Mosul City

Aghareed Gh. Mohammed,

Aims: To establish the different reasons of primary and permanent teeth extraction and the most frequent tooth type extracted among children attending the pedodontic and preventive dentistry clinic...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9065

Pages: 238-245
The Measurement of Surface Hardness of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Material (MTA) using Two Techniques of Condensation.

Maha A. Al.Murad,

Aims: This in vitro study was conducted to exam the effect of condensation technique on surface hardness of MTA. Materials and Methods: In this study, 20 acrylic blocks were used. In each block a...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9060

Pages: 266-269
Protective Effect of Topical Ibuprofen Against Dry Socket

Maha T Al–Saffar, Tahani A Al–Sandook, Mohammad S Suleiman,

Aims: To assess the clinical effect of topical preventive measures on the incdence of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) by inserting (either gelfoam sooked with ibuprofen suspension, or gelfoam sooked...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.45382

Pages: 136-143
Effect of Wax Burn-Out Heating Temperature on The Compressive Strength of Casting Dental Alloy Investment

Lamia T Rejab,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of the burn-out heating on the compressive strength of investment materials. Materials and Methods: Three commercial investment materials were used in this study....

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9073

Pages: 197-204
Study the Effect pf Using Intensifying Screen on Magnitude of Changing Calibration Curve For Dental X-Ray Film in Manual evelopment Method

Qusay KH O Al-Dulamey, Muna Y Shamon, Hanaa N Akrawy,

Aim: To study the effect of using intensifying screen (Rare Earth ),with a film which dose not exist with it. Materials and Methods: The patient received the radiation dose during dental...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9069

Pages: 259-265
Salivary Protein Components and Oral Health in Patients Undergoing Therapy with Beta Adrenegic Agonist and Antagonist

Tahani A Al- Al–Sandook, Fayhaa AM Al-Mashhadane, Amer Taqa,

Aims: To study the effect of Betaadrenergic agonist (salbutamol) and Beta adrenergic antagonist (atenolol) on salivary protein concentration and to study relation between salivary protein...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9054

Pages: 219-224
Effect of Organic Acid Solutions on Color Change of Acrylic Resin Facing For Fixed Crowns and Bridges

Lamia T Rejab,

Aim: To evaluate the effect of the organic acid solution on color stability of the facing heat-cured acrylic resin. Materials and methods: Two heat-cured facing acrylic resins were used in this...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.45381

Pages: 128-135
Panoramic Radiography, Diagnosis and Abnormalities.

Amera K Khalil,

Aim: To find the importance of panoramic radiograph as aid in iagnosis, prognosis and determination of treatment complexity.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted among (132) panoramic...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9062

Pages: 205-212
An Evaluation Of The Treatment Methods Of Denture Granuloma: A 5−Year Longitudinal Study.

Nadira A Hatim,

Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of the position of denture granuloma in the oral cavity, to evaluate the treatment methods of denture granuloma by different conservative prosthetic treatment or by...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9068

Pages: 246-254
Mental Health Assessment: A Comparison between Different Completely Edentulous and Dentate Patients

Nadira A Hatim, Monia MN Kandil, Elham Kh Al-Jamas,

Aims: To aid the dentist, in a more precise method for the mental health assessment of edentulous patients, and isolates those who refuse complete denture wearing for psychological reasons....

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9057

Pages: 161-167
The Effect of New Formula (Nut Meg Extract) As A Mouth Wash Compared With Chlorhexidine Mouth Wash

Maha T Al-Saffar, Rafi Al–Talib, Ghada A Taqa, Amer A Taqa,

Aims: To compare the antiplaque and antiinflammatory effects of new mouth rinse (nut meg) to the conventional chlorhexidine antiinflammatory and antiplaque effects (in vivo study). Materials and...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.9061

Pages: 189-196