Volume 12 Issue 2

Published: 2025-06-25

Contents


Research Paper
Prosthetic Application of Newly Experimental Modeling Wax with some Additives( Medical Grass Extract)

Nadira A Hatim, Amer A Taqa, Ahmad W Alubaidi,

Aims of the study: preparation of a new experimental modeling wax from hard paraffin, beeswax, starch, and medical Grass Extract (olive oil) and study the linear thermal expansion and melting point...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65093

Pages: 363-370
Effect of Storage Time on the Degree of Conversion of Light Cured Dental Materials

Sabah A Ismail, Shaymaa SH Hassan, Nayif A Jado,

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of storage time (immediately after polymerization and after one month of artificial saliva storage) on the degree of conversion (DC) of...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65095

Pages: 281-288
The Influence of Er: YAG Laser, Alumi-num oxide and diamond bur on surface treatment of Aged Composite Resin to Repair Restoration

Nadia H Hasan,

Aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Er: YAG Laser, the sand blasted with aluminum oxide and wearing with diamond bur as a surface treatment to the bond strength of repaired composite...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65076

Pages: 257-265
Modified Psychological Scale for Pros-thodontic Patients

Nadira A Hatim, Monia MN Kandil, Elham kh Al–Jamas,

To aid the dentist in a more precise method for psychological and neurotic assessment of his patients, especially the edentulous; and to isolates those who may refuse the complete denture wearing...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65058

Pages: 198-205
Evaluation of Some Physical Properties of Die Stone Made From Local Raw Gypsum Material

Lamia T Rejab, Salwan F Al-Hamdani, Mohammed Y

Aim: The aim of this study was to prepare die stone material by dehydration of the local natural raw gypsum in boiling with 30% calcium chloride solution , and then evaluated some physical...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65066

Pages: 309-315
Prevalence of "White Spots" Around Orthodontic Brackets: A Clinical Study

Ahmad A Abdulmawjood, Mahmood Kh Ahmed, Ne’am R Al- Saleem,

Aim: To determine the prevalence of white spot lesions in orthodontic patients treated with fixed or-thodontic appliances at different treatment periods and to reveal the teeth most commonly...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65096

Pages: 371-377
The Relationship Between Incisor Crown Shape and Dental Crowding

Khawla M Awni,

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate if there is a correlation between the shape of the crowns of the incisors and crowding. Materials and Methods: Plaster models of 100 individuals...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65085

Pages: 344-349
A Clinical Evaluation of the Periodontal Ligament Injection

Rayan S Hamid,

ABSTRACTAims The periodontal ligament injection in isolated areas of the mandible was clinically evaluated us-ing only a conventional dental cartridge syringe. Materials and Methods: One hundred...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65090

Pages: 356-362
The Effect of Sodium Hypochlorite on Shear Bond between Composite and Porcelain Specimens

Ashraf S Qassim, Sabah A Ismail, Emad F Alkhalidi,

Aim of Study: This in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the shear bond strength of intra oral por-celain repair system using 10% sodium hypochlorite and different acid etch. Materials and...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65069

Pages: 316-320
Linear Dimensional Change and Accu-racy of Fit of Positive Pressure Thermo–Formed Prosthodontic Materials

Zeina M Ahmad, Ahmed A Al–Ali, Omar A Sheet,

To determine the dimensional accuracy of thermoformed dental base plates. Materials and methods: Six different types of thermoformed materials were used. The circumference of the triangle formed...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65061

Pages: 206-217
Evaluation of Microleakage of Soft Liners to Highly Impact Acrylic Resin

Ammar Kh Al- Noori, Hala M Al-Kateb,

Aims: To evaluat the microleakage of four types of soft Liners materials(Vertex, Molloplast B, Bony plus and Silicon promedica) with different surface treatment: acetone, monomer, and laser at...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65101

Pages: 378-385
Antifungal Action of Some Natural Oils on Acrylic Resin Denture Base Materials

Rana R AL- Sumaidae,

Aims: The study aims to evaluate the antifungal action of some natural oils (sun flower oil, sesame oil, nigella sativa, flax oil and ginger oil) in relation to nystatin suspension on acrylic resin...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65062

Pages: 295-300
The Orientation Effect of Osstell Mentor's Transducer on Measuring Implant Stability

Abdurrahman Alsamman, Mohammad S Suleiman,

To evaluate the direction dependence of osstell's transducer during the assessment of dental implant stability by wireless resonance frequency analyzer. Materials and Methods: Thirty tapered-SLA...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65091

Pages: 274-280
Evaluation of Chemo-mechanical Caries Removal (CarisolvTM Gel) on Primary Teeth: A Microhardness Study

Baydaa A Al-Rawi,

the purpose of this study was to compare the Vickers hardness of sound dentin after carious tissue removal using the chemomechanical method and the conventional rotary method. Materials and...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65099

Pages: 289-294
Effect of Different Techniques of Immediate and Delayed Post Space Preparation on Apical Seal

Raghad A Al-Askary, Nawal A Al-Sabawi, Sabah A Ismail,

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of different post space preparation techniques and times on the apical seal of two types of gutta-percha obturation techniques. Materials and...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65073

Pages: 249-256
Salivary Zinc Level Determination in Patients with Benign Migratory Glossitis

Abbas F Al-Taee,

Aims: To determine and compare the salivary zinc level concentration (SZLC) and salivary flow rate (SFR) in patient with benign migratory glossitis (BMG) and in control normal subjects, also to...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65074

Pages: 329-336
Adherence of Candida albicans to Flexi-ble Denture Base Material

Zeina M Ahmad, Eman A Mustafa, Inas A Jawad,

Assessment of Candida albicans adherence to flexible denture base material (Valplast) and con-ventional heat polymerized acrylic resin in the presence and absence of saliva. Materials and Me-thods:...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65065

Pages: 229-235
Effect of Artificial Salvia on Force Values of Two Types of Nickel Titanium Ortho-dontic Arch Wires

Afrah K Al -Hamadani, Enas T Al-Jwary

Aims: To study the effect of artificial saliva and time interval on the amount of force values of nitinol and superelastic NiTi wires. Materials and Methods: Two types of orthodontic wires chosen...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65064

Pages: 301-308
Effects of 6– Mercaptopurine on Salivary Glands in Rabbit

Alhan D Al–Moula, Fayhaa A Al-Mashhadane, Jawna’a K Mammdoh,

To study the effect of 6 Mercaptopurine on salivary glands of rabbits. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out on 6 young rabbits of both sexes, aged 2 3 months, and weighing...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65086

Pages: 266-273
Estimation of the Crown Widths of Un-erupted Canine and Premolars by Using Vistibulo-oral Crown Dimensions of Per-manent Teeth

Hind T Jarjees,

Aims: To estimate multiple regression equation on (88) subjects (48 females and 40 males),for predict-ing the widths of crowns of unerupted canine and premolar for both jaws and both genders. The...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65087

Pages: 350-355
Oral and Rectal Sedation with Diazepam for Uncooperative Child during Dental Procedure

Tahani A Al-Sandook, Ziad H Delemi, Baydaa A Al-Rawi,

Aims: To identify the clinical picture and the association between dry socket and severe postoperative development with one of the systemic risk factors (typhoid fever). Materials and Methods:...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65072

Pages: 321-328
The Effect of Various Bur Types and Two Bonding Agents on Shear Bond Strength of Composite Resin to Dentin

Wiaam M AL-Ashou,

The aims of this in vitro study was to assess the effectiveness of various bur types and bonding agents on the shear bond strength of composite resin to dentin. Eighty non carious, extracted human...

DOI: 10.33899/rden.2012.65070

Pages: 242-248