Volume 12 Issue 1

Published: 2025-06-25

Contents


Case Report
Prospective Clinical Trial Comparing Lin-gualized Occlusion to Balanced Occlusion in Complete dentures: Case Report

Nadira A. Hatim, Ahmed A. Alubaid,

Aims: The purpose of this study was to compare patient's satisfaction with two concepts of occlusion for complete denture construction (balanced and lingualized teeth arranging dentures) according...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42620

Pages: 14-23
Research Paper
Effect of at Home Dental Bleaching and the Use of Antioxidant on Microleakege of Fissure Sealant : An in Vitro Study

Rayia J Al-Naimi,

Aim of the study: To evaluate in vitro the microleakage of fissure sealant, the effect of using home bleaching agent containing 18% carbamide peroxide and the effect of ethanol as an antioxidant...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42649

Pages: 102-108
The Effectiveness of Using Pulpotec® in Treatment of Pulpitis by Pulpotomy of Vital Deciduous Molar and Vital Immature Permanent Molar

Khudhair A Al- Salman, Baydaa A Al-Rawi, Omar Rahawi,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of two types of disinfectant solutions(2% alkaline glutaraldehyde, 1% sodium hypochlorite) in wettability of three types of elastomeric impression materials (light...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.45454

Pages: 185-190
The Effect of Different Water Types on The Water Powder Ratio of Dental Gypsum Products

Amer A Taqa, Nada Z Mohammed, Aliaa Alomari,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different water types on the water powder ratio of dental gypsum products. Materials and Methods: In this study five types of water (distilled, tab, slurry,...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42656

Pages: 142-147
Comparison of Lateral Cephalometric Analysis among the Conventional, Digital and Hardcopy Cephalographs

Khudair A Salman, Ruba J Muhammad,

Aims: To evaluate the reliability of landmarks identification and their effect on the accuracy of the linear and angular measurements among the conventional, hardcopy and direct digital...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42643

Pages: 80-88
The Effect of Hyaluronic Acid and Platelet - Rich Plasma on Soft Tissue Wound Healing: An Experimental Study on Rabbits

Wafaa K Fathi,

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of using platelet rich plasma and hyaluronic acid when used alone or in combination with each other on wound healing. Materials and methods: The...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42652

Pages: 115-125
The Clinical Effect of Phenytoin on Oral Wound

Fayhaa AM Al- Mashhadane,

Aims: To study the effect of oral phenytoin on healing of oral wound in buccal mucosa of rab-bits.Materials and Methods: This study was carried out on twenty healthy male rabbits weighing be-tween...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.45450

Pages: 165-170
Changes in Body Weight, Serum (Sodium, Potassium) and Serum Albumin after Intermaxillary Fixation in Traumatized and Obese Patients (Comparative Study)

Wael Sheet, Mohmmed K Hassouni,

Aims of the study: to evaluate the effects of intermaxillary fixation (IMF) on body weight, serum electrolytes ( Na+ and K+ ) and serum Albumin in traumatized and obese patients and to compare the...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42627

Pages: 52-56
The Success rate of Retrograde Filling Materials in Re-apicectomized Teeth using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Zinc free Amalgam (A comparative clinical study).

Bara S Minwah, Wael Sh Hussain, Hani M Khlaif,

Aim of the study: To compare the success rate of root end filling material using MTA( mineral trioxide aggregate) and zinc free amalgam in re-apicectomized teeth. Materials and methods: The study...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.45451

Pages: 171-176
Relation of the Mandibular Canal to the Root Apices of Different Types of Impacted Lower 3rd Molar

Shahrazad S Saad, Asmaa B Al –Saffar, Bara S Minwah,

Aims: The study aims to determine the radiographic relationship of the inferior dental canal to the roots of impacted lower third molars. Materials and Methods: Sixty one patients were examined...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42650

Pages: 109-114
Bond Strength of Aluminum Oxide Surface Treatment on Sandwich Restoration

Nadia H Hasan, Sawsan H Al–Jubori, Maha A AL-Murad,

Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of aluminum oxide as a surface treatment on shear bond strength of etched and non-etched GIC for sandwich restoration with different types of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42646

Pages: 89-95
Evaluation of Lip Profile in Adolescent Subjects with Skeletal Class I Occlusion and Class III Malocclusion

Manar Y Abdul-Qadir, Saba H Al-Zubaidy, Raed Saeed,

Aims: To examine the difference of anteroposterior lip position using lateral cephalometric radiograph in a sample of Class I and Class III malocclusion adolescents. Materials and Methods: The...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.45453

Pages: 177-184
Effect of Maggot (larva) Secretions on Bacterial Growth

Wisam M Al-Saeed, Hind J Mahmood,

Aim: To evaluate the antimicrobial properties of maggots in- vitro. The secretions of maggots are known to have antibacterial properties. To quantify the bactericidal effect of secretions from...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42666

Pages: 160-164
A Cephalometric Comparison of Pharynx and Soft Palate in Iraqi Adolescents and Adults Population

Nada M Al-Sayagh,

Aims: This paper aims to estimate and compare the pharynx and soft palatal dimensions of Iraqi ado-lescent and adults with class I normal occlusion at Mosul City and to identify any gender...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42623

Pages: 32-42
Evaluation of Dental Caries Prevalence among Children in Mosul City Center Using Significant Caries Index

Saher S Gasgoos, Ghada D Al-Sayagh, Karam Jazrawi,

Aims of the study: To evaluate the prevalence of dental caries among children aged 9-10 years in Mo-sul City Center and to compare between traditional index and significant caries index of these...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.45455

Pages: 191-197
Evaluation of Canine Tipping During its Retraction with Sliding Mechanics.(An in Vitro Study)

Nada M Al-Sayagh, Afnan J Ismael,

Aims: The present study concerned with the evaluation of the effects of using different bracket,s types (material and design), different arch wire types (shape and size) and different methods of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42625

Pages: 43-51
The Effect of Various Surface Treatment Adhesives and Composite Materials on Repair Strength of Composite Resin

Nadia H Hasan,

Aimsof the study:The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a flowable composite and total etch adhesive on shear bond strength of repaired composite with a different types of tooth colored...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42653

Pages: 126-134
A Comparative Study of Tooth Size and Dental Arch Dimensions between Iraqi Arabs and Kurds with Class I Normal Occlusion

Alaa D Mahmood,

Aims: To search for any differences in tooth size and dental arch dimensions between Iraqi Arabs and Kurds. Materials and Methods: Upper and lower dental casts of 40 Kurdish and 40 Arabic subjects...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42641

Pages: 71-79
Impact Strength of Maxillary Complete Dentures Fabricated From Different Heat Cured Acrylic Resin Denture Base Materials

Mohammed A Abdulla,

AIMS: Evaluation of the impact strength of maxillary complete dentures fabricated from new type high impact heat-cured acrylic denture base material and comparison with other types of acrylic resin...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42622

Pages: 24-31
Evaluation of the Bond Strength of Three Soft Lining Materials to Acrylic Resin Denture Base

Munther N Kazanji, Asmaa A Abid Al-Kadder,

Aims: The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments and different periods of water storage on tensile bond strength of three soft lining materials. Materials...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42630

Pages: 57-65
Histometric Evaluation of Atenolol Effect on Developing Rat Dentition: Experimental Study

Asmaa S Al-Douri,

Aims: To investigate the histometric effect of atenolol drug on the developing dentition of rats. Mate-rials and Methods: The pregnant rats were divided into two main groups; control and atenolol...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42661

Pages: 153-159
Cephalometric Characteristics of Bimaxillary Protrusion in Adolescents

Afnan J Ismael,

Aims:The purpose of this study was to identify the cephalometric features of bimaxillary protrusion in adolescents. Materials and Methods: Ninty four students were selected aged (12-15) years from...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42654

Pages: 135-141
The Use of Single Versus Multiple Doses Cefotaxime as a Prophylactic Antibiotic in Maxillofacial Fractures

Atalla Rejab, Mohmmed K Hassouni,

Aim: The study aims to test the efficacy of using a single dose of cefotaxime antibiotic intravenously compared to the same drug when used for five days in the prevention of surgical site infection...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42648

Pages: 96-101
The Effect of Laser Welding on the Tensile Strength and Radiographic Analysis of Co-Cr Repaired Joints

Nadira A Hatim, Nazar Gh Jameel, Abdullah J Mohammed,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of laser welding and arc welding on the ultimate tensile strength, radio-graphic appearance of the joints, and microscopic porosities in the fractographs. Four joining...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42619

Pages: 1-13
Effect of Stress on the Composition and Flow Rate of Saliva

Karama M T Al-Nuaimy, Isra H Al-Hamdani, Nahla O M Tawfik,

Aims: To assess the effect of acute psychological stress on some salivary glands functions. Materials and Methods: Twenty-three undergraduate dental students participated in this study. They were...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42633

Pages: 66-70
Comparison Between Laceback and Tie-back in Sliding Mechanics (An in vitro study)

Khawla M Awni,

ABSTRACTAims: The current study aims to investigate the rate of space closure, tipping and rotation of canine during its retraction by laceback and tieback using standard ceramic brackets along 2...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.42658

Pages: 148-152