Volume 9 Issue 2

Published: 2025-06-25

Contents


Research Paper
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA)

Mahmoud Y Taha, Maha M Al-Bazzaz, Ennas Y Shehab,

Aims: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of MTA against selected microorganisms compared with awidely used root end filling materials. Materials and methods: Fifteen mm discs of MTA, GIC...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9118

Pages: 216-219
The Significance of Motor Speed on Heat Generation During Implant Drilling (Experimental Study on Bovine Bone)

Abdul Hameed N Aldabagh,

Aims: To measure the heat generated from 3 drilling speeds (1250,2000, and 2500 rpm) using the armamentariumof ELIT implant systems. Materials and methods: Temperature was measured withthermocouple...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9121

Pages: 303-306
Preparation of Metal Mold For Production Of Microwave Flask

Radhwan H Hasan, Nadira A Hatim,

Aims: To design and prepare a metal mold used for production of Fiber Reinforced plastic flask (FRP)suitable for curing of acrylic resin by microwave irradiation, and investigate the effect of the...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9122

Pages: 175-182
Modification of Gypsum Products (Part II): The Effect of Drying Methods on The Compressive Strength and Surface Hardness of Modified Gypsum Products

Mohammed A Abdulla, Nadira A. Hatim, Isam K. Al-Khayat

Aims: Studying the effect of microwave drying on the physical and mechanical properties of modifiedIraqi plaster and modified Plaster of Paris in comparison with open air drying method. Materials...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9107

Pages: 162-167
The Effect of Acrylic Resin Recycling on The Hardness of Artificial Acrylic Resin Denture Teeth

Mohammed M Sadoon, Alyaa Omari, Nada Z Mohammed,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of recycling of denture base on the surface hardness of artificial acrylic denture teeth. Materials and methods: thirty identical artificial acrylic denture teeth of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.45386

Pages: 220-224
Comparison of New Topical Treatment (Curcumine viscous solution 30% ) For Recurrent Herpes Labialis (RHL)

Maha T Al-Saffar,

Aims: To determine the therapeutic effect of viscaus solution of curcumine 30% , as a topical treatment of RHL in comparison with the traditional antiviral agent " acyclovir ". Materials and...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9108

Pages: 225-231
The Antibacterial Effect of Myrtus Communis as Root Canal Irrigant: A comparative Study

Rajaa T Sulieman,

Aims: To evaluate the antibacterial effect of Myrtus communis alcoholic extract solution when used asintracanal irrigant and to compare it with the currently used root canal irrigants. Materials...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9106

Pages: 289-296
Palatal Dimensions and Its Correlation with the Circumference of Upper Anterior Teeth

Zeina M Ahmad

Aims: To put a bases for the prediction of the circumference of artificial anterior teeth depending on thepalatal dimensions Materials and methods: The study sample consists of 30 female and 32...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9124

Pages: 259-267
Using Thermopile as Densitometer for Measurement Optical Density for X-Ray Radiation Film Which Used in Dental Medicine

Qusay Al-Dulamey,

Aims: To encountered in using thermopile device (thermocouple) as densitometer for measuring opticaldensity for Xradiation film which is used in dental medicine. Materials and methods:...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9116

Pages: 297-302
Association of Root Caries, Oral Hygiene and Gingival Health Among Adult Population in Baghdad and Mosul City Center (A omparative Study)

Alhan Ahmed Qasim,

Aims: To determine the association of root caries, oral hygiene and gingival health among adult populationin Baghdad and Mosul Cities. Materials and methods: A sample of 210 subjects was...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9101

Pages: 238-253
The Influence of Different Ligature Materials on Frictional Coefficient of Slided Bracket on Arch Wire

Hussain A Obaidi, Anas M Al-Mukhtar,

Aims: To evaluate the frictional coefficients of different ligature materials with combination of stainlesssteel arch wire and bracket. Materials and methods: Ten ligatures were used for each of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9117

Pages: 199-202
The Effect of Three Coating Materials on the Candidal Growth, on the Surface and Color of A heat–Cure Acrylic Resin Denture Base

Monia MN Kandil, Nadia T Jaffer, Enas Yaseen Shehab,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of three coating materials: Acrylic resin coating "monopoly", olive oil andgrape seeds oil on the Candida albicans growth, and on color of a heat cured acrylic resin...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9112

Pages: 279-288
Bacteriological Study on Tooth Brushes

Eman A Mustafa,

Aims: To determine if the tooth brushes in a regular use can become contaminated with microorganismsand to investigate if the microorganisms were present with a packaged brushes. Materials...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9100

Pages: 268-272
The Early Microleakage of a Fflowable Composite in Class V Restorations

Ammar Kh Al-nori,

Aims: To evaluate microleakage in Class V restorations, which were restored with flowable compositescompared to hybrid composite and to evaluate the difference of microleakage between occlusaland...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9120

Pages: 156-161
The Effect Of Light Curing Intensity On Fluoride Release From Composite Resin

Manal A. Sultan,

Aims: To find the effect of light cure intensity on polymerization of light cured composite resin(Tetric and Kerr composite resin). Which affects the amount of fluoride release from (light cure)...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9102

Pages: 232-237
Evaluation of Intruded Primary Incisors: One Year Follow Up Study

Baydaa A. Othman Al - Rawi,

Aims:To evaluate the epidemiological aspects related to tooth intrusion during the primary dentition through examination and monitoring patients, as well as to find the correlation between the...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9115

Pages: 254-258
Shear Bond Strength of Hard Chairside Reline Material to Denture Base Material

Radhwan H Hasan,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different surface treatment on shear bond strength (SBS) of a hard chairsidereline material to denture base resin. Materials and methods: Cylindric columns of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9110

Pages: 203-210
Biomechanical Behaviors of the Orthodontic Wires

Hussain A Obaidi, Sarmad S Al-Qassab,

Aims: To evaluate and compare the yield, ultimate and failure stresses of the untreated and the treatedsuperelastic Nickel titanium and Spring hard stainless steal orthodontic arch wires with...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9105

Pages: 194-198
Evaluation of the Effect of Some Denture Cleansers on Hardness of Acrylic Denture Base and Teeth Materials

Aliaa W. Al-Omari,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of some commercially available new denture cleansers on the hardnessof acrylic denture base and teeth materials. Materials and method: Samples were preparedfrom heat...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9114

Pages: 273-278
An Evaluation of Different Materials for Surface Treatment on Microleakage of Repaired Composite Resin Restoration

Jabbar H Kammel, Emad F Alkhalidi,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different surface treatment on the microleakage of repaired CI V com-posite resin restoration. Materials and methods: This study was performed in vitro on 20 caries...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9123

Pages: 189-193
The Effect of Denture Base Surface Treatments on Microlekage of Soft Lining Materials

Munther N. Kazanji, Nadia T. Jaffer,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of two acrylic resin denture base surface trearments on microleakageof 4 soft denture lining materials (Trusoft, Bony plus, UfiGelP and MolloplastB after 2 periods...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9109

Pages: 168-174
The Effect of Thermocycling on Shear Bond Strength of Two Types of Self Etch Primers

Saad S Gasgoos, Raed Saed,

Aims: To determine the shear bond strength of two types of selfetch primer (Transbond plus 3M Unitek,USA made and Clearfil, Japan made) when used to bond metal orthodontic brackets to enamel...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9113

Pages: 246-253
A Clinical Assessment on the Efficacy of the Anterior and Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block Technique During Extraction of Maxillary Teeth

Faiz A Ayoob Al Sultan,

Aims: A clinical evaluation on a recently introduced technique of anesthesia for maxillary teeth namelythe Anterior and Middle Superior alveolar nerve block compared with the conventional...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2009.9111

Pages: 183-188
Surface Porosity of Different Investment Materials with Different Mixing Techniques

Ahmed A Al–Ali, Luma Al–Nema, Ibtehal H Al–Zubaidy,

Aims: To evaluate and compare the number and surface area of surface porosities of different dental investmentmaterials by using two mixing techniques. Materials and Methods: Two mixing...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2008.163278

Pages: 307-314