Volume 14 Issue 2

Published: 2025-06-25

Contents


Research Paper
An In vitro Comparative Study to Evaluate The Apical Seal of Root Canals Prepared by Rotary Versus Reciprocating Wave-One Nickel Titanium System

Rasha M. Al-Shamaa, Makdad N. Chakmakchi, Karam A. Thiab,

Aims: The aim of present study is to assess the apical seal of root canals prepare by two different preparation techniques (Rotary and reciprocating technique) . Materials and Methods: Forty...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160895

Pages: 288-293
Antibacterial Effect of Local Propolis Extracts and Pastes Against Enterococcus Faecalis

Jumana A. AL-Jawadi, Ghada Y. Abdul Rahman, Makdad N. Chakmakchi,

AIMS:The aim of this study was to determine the antibacterial effect of ethanolic and aqueous extracts and pastes of propolis against Enterococcus faecalis and compare it with that of calcium...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160899

Pages: 189-195
Accuracy of Ultrasound in Detection of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Rand Sh. Al-Ani, Ammar M. Mashlah, Mohammad I. Al. Hafar,

AIMS: This study was conducted to see whether the hilar echogenicity alone is a good criteria for detection of cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)....

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160902

Pages: 236-243
Effect of Dry Pressure Heat Curing Technique on Water Sorption and Color of Heat Cured Acrylic Resin

Omar Z. AL-Tahho,

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of dry pressure curing technique after immersion in distilled water for 1 ,4 and 12 weeks on the water sorption, solubility, and color...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160906

Pages: 294-301
Visible Light Cure Fiber Frame Work Reinforcement of Acrylic Resin Denture Base Material. A Comparative Study.

Aliaa W. Al-Omari,

Aims: Heat cured acrylic resin is the material of choice for construction of complete dentures due to its desirable properties, although it has some disadvantages as its susceptibility to fracture....

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160898

Pages: 173-181
Evaluation of Some Properties of Prepared Indomethacin Mouth Wash and Its Effect on Gingival Index Score

Mustafa Kh. Al-Nori, Ghada A. Taqa, Ziad H. Delemi,

Aims: to prepare Indomethacin mouth wash and study some of its properties (IR, pH, Density, Viscosity, Surface tension). Also, the effect on gingival index score were evaluated. Indomethacin mouth...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160893

Pages: 259-265
Effect Of Surface Treatment on Shear Bond Strength of Acrylic Resin to Cobalt-Chromium Alloy

Mohammed M. Sadoon,

Aims: to evaluate the effect of metal primer with acid etch, laser beam, and sand blasting on shear bond strength(SBS) or resin metal and surface roughness(SR). Materials and methods: fifty Co-Cr...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160903

Pages: 252-258
Histological Evaluation for the Use of β-Tricalcium Phosphate as a Bone Substitute in Accelerating Bone Healing: An Experimental Study on Rabbits

Atalla Rejab, Bara S Minwah, Yahya A Ameen,

Aims: The present study designed to assess the effects of a bone substitute consisting of -Tricalcium Phosphate (-TCP) on acceleration of bone healing of surgically created defects. Materials and...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160900

Pages: 205-211
Clinical and Radiographical Assessment of Topical Application of Collagen Fibrils on Tooth socket Healing

Israa A. Abdal-Hameed,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of collagen fibers that placed immediately in alveolar bone socket after tooth extraction on homeostasis, quality and quantity of bone formation and their...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160892

Pages: 244-251
Prevalence of Anaerobic Bacteria in Periodontitis in Relation to Pocket Depth

Suhad Muwafaq Hamdoon, Ghada younis Abdul-Rahman,

Aims: : The study evaluated the prevalence of anaerobic bacteria in the subgingival plaque in periodontitis in relation to pocket depth. Materials and Methods :The study was performed on 97...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160897

Pages: 320-328
A Comparative Assessment of Space Closure Utilizing by Lingual and Conventional Brackets

Omar H. Alluazy, Hakam H. Sabah, Saba H. Al-zubaidi, Mustafa M. Al-Sultan,

AIMS:To assess the effect of system type on the amount of space closure when equal force use on each system and to compare the amount of rotation and tipping generated by lingual and conventional...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160901

Pages: 220-227
Assessment of Anterior Alveolar Bone Dimensions in Adolescents and Adults with Class I Normal Occlusion

Manar Y Abdul-Qadir,

Aims: To investigate alveolar bone dimensions in the anterior segment of maxilla and mandible in 2 age group samples; adolescents and adults. Materials and Methods: Cephalometric radiographs of 60...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160887

Pages: 161-172
Evaluation of some physical properties of prepared molding wax in comparison to commercial available wax

Ibtehal H. Hassan, Nadia T. Jaffer, Mohammed M. Sadoon,

Aims: to evaluate the some physical properties (melting range, hardness and thermal expansion) of two prepared mixtures wax contain paraffin oil in comparison with commercial type wax. Materials...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160891

Pages: 228-235
Evaluation of Nickel Ion Release from Orthodontic Wires in Different Types of Artificial Saliva

Amer. A. Taqa, Wafaa Gh. Fathi, Ruba J. Mohammed,

Aims: To evaluate the amount of nickel ion release from stainless steel orthodontic wires in different artificial saliva and in different time periods. Materials and Methods: This study included...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160888

Pages: 182-188
Fracture Resistance of Roots After Canal Preparation by Two Methods and Obturated by Different Techniques

Wiaam M.O. AL-Ashou,

Aims: The purposes of this in vitro study are to investigate the effect of instrumentation types ( hand and rotary instrumentations) and obturation techniques (Cold lateral, and Thermafil) on...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160890

Pages: 212-219
Metal Ion Release From Ni-Cr Alloy with Different Artificial Saliva Acidities

Amrah Y. Al-Jmmal,

AIMS: evaluate the effects of changes in salivary pH on ion release from the Ni Cr alloy at different time and calculate the amount of nickel, chromium ions released from these alloyes.MATERIALS...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160904

Pages: 266-271
The Effect of Two Dentin Bonding Agents on Microleakage of Ceramic Crown

Nadia M. Al-Shakir,

Aims: The study aims to compare and investigate the effect of two bonding systems (total-etch and self-etch) bonding agents preceding the use of luting cement Variolink II Refill (Ivoclar Vivadent...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160889

Pages: 196-204
The effect of various pre-cured temperature of different resin materials on the degree of conversion and microhardness of cured composite resin

Manal A. Sultan,

Aims: The aims of this in vitro study were to evaluate the effect of different temperatures of the pre- cured composite resin materials on the degree of conversion and knoop microhardness of cured...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2014.160905

Pages: 279-287
Evaluation of Candida Albicans Attachment with Two Types of Denture Base (Heat Cured Acrylic & Flexible Resin) Polished By Different Polishing Materials

Areej Sh. Ahmad, Amal A. Rashid, Rafah A. Ibrahim,

Aims: This study aims to measure the effect of three different types of polishing materials (pumice,pumice with soap solution and universal polisher paste) on the surface roughness and the growth...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2013.163249

Pages: 302-311
Microleakage Comparison among Three Orthodontic Brackets and Two Orthodontic adhesives

Mokhtar M. Al- Hamidi, Ali Rajih Al-Khatib,

AIMS:To evaluate and compare the microleakage occlusally and gingivally under bracket-compositeinterface of sapphire ceramic, stainless steel and composite orthodontic brackets bonded with...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2013.163250

Pages: 312-319
Evaluation of Internal Adaptability of Different Core Materials (an in Vitro Study)

Qasim Abdul-Kareem, Rita R. Robeil, Maha M. Yahya,

Aims: The aim of This study was to compare the marginal and internal adaptation of cores which arefabricated of different materials and systems. Methods: In this experimental study, one...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2013.163248

Pages: 272-278