Volume 11 Issue 2

Published: 2025-06-25

Contents


Article
The Effect of Additional Microwave Curing Cycle on Residual Monomer Release from Different Acrylic Resin Materials.

Ahmed A Al-Ali, Anas M Almukhtar, Omar A Sheet,

AIMS: to evaluate the effect of microwave post-treatment in the reduction of residual monomer of different types of acrylic resin and evaluate the effect of microwave treatment time. MAERIALS AND...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9080

Pages: 397-403
Case Report
Solving Complete Denture Problems by The Use of Overdenture: Clinical Case Report

Nadira A Hatim, Sana T Mohammed,

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of tooth, or teeth supported over-dentures with Rhein'83 attachment vis a vis conventional dentures. Materials and Methods: four...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9088

Pages: 238-243
Research Paper
The Force Degradation of Elastic Chain in Different Environments and for Different Intervals (An In Vitro Study)

Sarmad S Al-Kassar,

Aims: This study designed to determine the force degradation of elastomeric chains (Dentaurum) at different time intervals in different media (air, distill water, Biofresh mouth wash and artificial...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9096

Pages: 231-237
Dental Arch and Mesiodistal Crown Dimensions in Normal, Crowded, and Spaced Samples

Manar Y Abdul-Qadir,

Aims: To investigate the contribution of both tooth size and dental arch dimensions to dental crowding and spacing. Materials and Methods: ninty one pairs of dental casts of subjects aged 1525...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9093

Pages: 211-218
Interrelation between Cranial Base and Facial Heights of Two Age Groups (Cross–sectional Study Using Digital Cephalometric Radiograph)

Younis MS Hasan,

Aims: The aim of this study is to detect the interrelation between the cranial base and the facial heights involving age and sex differences. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9094

Pages: 219-230
Effect of the In-Office Bleaching on the Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets.

Khudair A AL-Jumaili, Omar Kh.M. Thiab,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of In-Office enamel vital bleaching with (35% H2O2) and the effect of immersion in artificial saliva following bleaching on the shear bond strength of titanium...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9098

Pages: 260-264
Mucosal Thickness Changes in Flexible and Conventional Cobalt Chrome Removable Partial Dentures Wearers

Nadira A Hatim, Mujahid T Qasim,

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the mucosal thickness changes in two types of remov-able partial denture base materials (Cobalt Chrome and Flexible) wearers over a two months...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9081

Pages: 244-250
The Relationship of Palatal Dimensions for Iraqi Adolescents with Different Dental Angle Classifications

Nada M. Al-Sayagh,

Aims: To determine and compare the palatal dimensions of Iraqi adolescents with different Angle clas-sifications in Mosul City, and to determine the correlation among the palatal dimensions....

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9084

Pages: 251-259
Effect of Microwave Disinfection on Transverse Strength and Hardness of Acrylic Resin Denture Base Materials

Alaa Al-Saraj, Munther N Kazanji, Ghada Y Abdul-Rahman,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of microwave disinfection on transverse strength and hardness of acrylic resin denture base materials. Materials and methods: The samples were 112 samples (56 heat...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.45459

Pages: 284-291
Evaluation of Orthodontic Treatment Time Using Peer Assessment Rating Index

Saad S Gasgoos,

Aims of the study: To assess the effect of age, sex, Angle classification, extraction of the teeth and severity of malocclusion on orthodontic treatment duration using Peer Assessment Rating (PAR)...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9079

Pages: 275-283
The Relation of Bruxism with Teeth Attrition and Condylar Asymmetry (Clinical and Radiological Assay)

Lamia T Rejab, Rand Sh Al-Ani

Aim : The paper aims to evaluate the effect of teeth wear severity associated with bruxism on the con-dylar height asymmetry index among different gender using panoramic radiograph viewing...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9083

Pages: 265-274
Evaluation of Retentive Ability and Some Properties of Modified Denture Adhesive Materials

Hala Khuder Ali, Munther N. Kazanji, Amer A. Taqa

Aims: To evaluate pH, viscosity and retentive ability of modified adhesive materials and compared it with commercially available adhesive materials. Materials and Methods: The pHvalue of 0.25%...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9078

Pages: 303-309
Light Microscopic Investigation of Developing Rat Teeth After Atenolol Drug Administration (Experimental Study)

Asmaa S Al-Douri,

Aims: To investigate the effect of atenolol drug on the formation and development of rat dentition of rat (histologically and histochemically). Materials and Methods: Albino Wister rats were...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9074

Pages: 331-340
Effects of Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs on Flow Rate and Protein Composition of Saliva in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Fayhaa AM Al- Mashhadane,

Aims: To study the effects of both diabetes mellitus and oral hypoglycemic drugs (metfomin) on sali-vary flow rate and total protein levels of saliva and to compare them with control healthy...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9085

Pages: 297-302
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Ethanolic Extracts of Sage and Rue as a Root Canal Irrigants (An In Vivo Study).

Maha M Al –Bazzaz,

Aims: To evaluate the antimicrobial effect of the ethanolic extracts of Ruta graveolens (Rue) and Sal-via officinalis (Sage) in a concentration of 0.2% and compare the results with the same...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.45460

Pages: 310-316
Factors Affecting on Permanent Deformation of Orthodontic Arch wires (An In vitro Study)

Enas TM Al-Jwary,

Aims: To measure the amount of permanent deformation of different types of orthodontic arch wires and to study the effect of both time interval and simulated oral environment on amount of permanent...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9077

Pages: 317-322
Antimicrobial Activity of Grapefruit Seeds Extracts (In vitro Study)

Waidulla N Al–Âni, Nahla O M Tawfik, Enas Y Shehab,

Aims: The purpose of this study is to determine the antimicrobial activity of aqueous and alcoholic extract of grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi Rutaceae) seeds. Materials and Methods: Aqueous and...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9091

Pages: 341-345
Efficacy of Azithromycin in Comparison with Metronidazole in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis

Jawnaa Mammdoh,

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effects of systemic azithromycin as an adjunct to scaling and root planning (SRP) and compared it with metronidazole in the treatment of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.45461

Pages: 323-330
Evaluation of the Apical Seal in Root Canals Prepared with Rotary ProTaper Files and Obturated by Different Methods

Raghad A Al-Askary, Sabah A Ismail, Wiaam M O Al-Ashou,

Aims: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the apical sealing ability of matched-taper Single-cone, Thermafil, and Cold lateral condensation obturations. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.45468

Pages: 390-396
An in Vitro Study to Evaluate the Effect of Two Disinfectant Solutions on Wettability of Three Elastomeric Impression Materials

Sawsan H Al–Jubori,

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.2011.45463

Pages: 357-363
Evaluation of Integrity of Mesh of Different Orthodontic Brackets

Omar H Alluazy,

Aims: To evaluate and compare the effect of micro etcher model II on geometrical integrity of base of variable types of orthodontic brackets after etching and compared with new bracket. Materials...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9082

Pages: 364-369
Effect of Different Curing Methods on Tensile bond Strength Soft Acrylic Liner to Heat-Cured Acrylic Resin

Alaa Al-Saraj, Marwah M Shehab, Reem N Al- Irhaym,

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different curing methods on tensile bond strength between soft acrylic liner and heat cured acrylic resin denture base. Materials and methods: Twenty four specimens...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.9090

Pages: 292-296
A clinical comparative evaluation between upper and lower first molar apicectomy procedures (A retrospective trial).

Wael T Al Wattar, Wafaa K Fathi,

Aims: The aim of this retrospective clinical trial was to evaluate and compare the upper and lower first molar apicectomy procedures in terms based on certain clinical criteria selected. Materials...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.45467

Pages: 381-389
Incidence of Mandibular Fractures Associated with Head Injury in Ninavah Governorate (2006-2007)

Ziad H Delemi, Mohammed K Hasouni,

Aims: The aims of the study are to find the incidences, types, sides and sites of mandibular fracture accompanied with head injuries in Ninavah Governorate. Materials and Methods: Data of trauma...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.45464

Pages: 370-375
Evaluation of Naproxen and Ibuprofen efficacy on post maxillomandibular fixation trismus

Bara S Minwah, Mohmmed K Hassouni,

Aims of the study: The study aims to evaluate the effect of naproxen and ibuprofen on post maxillo-mandibular fixation (MMF) limited mouth opening. Materials and Methods: The study was per-formed...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2011.45465

Pages: 376-380