Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation, or LASER, is what phrase refers to. In 1960, Miaman was first to apply laser technology on both hard and soft tissues in dentistry. Over past two decades, has advanced significantly. Soft tissue applications include wound healing, removal hyperplastic for uncovering impacted partially erupted teeth, photodynamic therapy malignancies, ...

Introduction: Kaffir lime leaves are plants that have antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans. mutans bacteria located in the oral cavity and can cause dental caries disease. Objective: This research will develop edible film preparation of extract kaffir ethanol using cassava starch corn as gelling material. Methods: Edible leaf extracts is then evaluated for physical properties inc...

The aim of this prospective quantitative study was to compare the effect of different instructional formats on dental students' skills and knowledge acquisition for access cavity preparation. All first-year dental students were invited to participate in this study conducted during the four consecutive two-week endodontic rotation courses at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School ...

To evaluate the anxiety level among undergraduate dental students during and after endodontic treatment. In this study questionnaire was prepared with 15 questions based on stress level, anxiety, work load undergraduates The were circulated filled by participants in a self-report method. : 70% of reported that canal location is reason for fear treatment, but their starts before treatment begins...

Automatic occlusal surface reconstruction for all kinds of tooth restorations is an important ongoing research topic. It is undisputed that an automation of the restoration process is only possible if the typical geometry of teeth is known by the system. One realizable approach is the restoration of the occlusal surface by adapting an appropriate tooth model. A first prototype [7] that was deve...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to quantify the effect of glass ionomer and adhesive cements on SP expression in healthy human dental pulp. STUDY DESIGN Forty pulp samples were obtained from healthy premolars where extraction was indicated for orthodontic reasons. In thirty of these premolars a Class V cavity preparation was performed and teeth were equally divided in three groups: E...

Abstract Background: The most common dental materials are resin composite direct restorative and dentin adhesives, which marketed with different techniques, application recommendations, compositions, making it difficult to choose the suitable material method for cases. present study aimed investigate mechanical properties of teeth restored universal bulk-fill composites, by using adhesives unde...

Dental plaques are the biofilms or the microbial population associated with the oral cavity and is responsible for several clinical conditions that affect the host system. Despite the fact that, the oral micro flora offer certain benefit to the host by offering protection to the epithelial cell from damage and enhances the digestion of some substrates, their harmful consequences cannot be denie...

Odontomas are the commonest odontogenic tumors of the oral cavity and are by nature asymptomatic. They consist mainly of dental tissue that may or may not be arranged in an orderly fashion. Their presence is often detected accidentally or due to the presence of a dental disturbance such as an unerupted tooth. The very rarity of odontomas erupting into the oral cavity validates the need for more...

OBJECTIVE Daily clinical activities in dental operatory expose dental surgeons to varied forms of ocular events. The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of ocular splashes and foreign bodies among dental surgeons in Nigeria. METHODS This questionnaire-based cross-sectional of dental surgeons in Southern Nigeria was conducted between September 2010 and August 2011....