Yahya Fayaz, Naseer Ahmad Ahmadi, Shahab Uddin Ahmadi, Mohammad Asif Atiq
{"title":"Common Reasons for Permanent Tooth Extraction and Its Correlation with Demographical Factors in Kabul, Afghanistan.","authors":"Yahya Fayaz, Naseer Ahmad Ahmadi, Shahab Uddin Ahmadi, Mohammad Asif Atiq","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S442179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S442179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this survey was to investigate the main reasons for extraction of permanent teeth, and its correlation with age, gender, education level, smoking habits, and time of last dental visit, family income, and professions in Kabul, Afghanistan.</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>The study proposal was approved by Research Ethics Committee of Khatam AL Nabieen and was conducted over a period of 5 months; its population consisted 594 patients, aged 10-70 years, who underwent extraction. The frequency distribution was calculated using X<sup>2</sup> test, ANOVA and <i>t</i>-test for differences in mean number of patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 594 patients underwent extraction. The highest rate (53.8%) of extraction occurred for those 21-40 years old. Females compromised 51.3% of patients. Two hundred (33.6%) patients were uneducated. Tooth loss due to caries was 30.1%; patient-request was 18.3%; impacted teeth was 14.4%. Other causes were periodontal reasons, failed root canal therapy (RCT), Tooth mobility, and Root fractures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The result of this survey indicated that caries, patient request, and impaction were the leading reasons for tooth extraction. The majority of patients were uneducated, and had insufficient family income. Most of the patients were housewives and laborers.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"16 ","pages":"25-31"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10894514/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139971162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Raid Abdullah Almnea, Sadun Mohammad Al Ageel Albeaji, Ahmed Ali Alelyani, Dalia AlHarith, Abdulmajeed Saeed Alshahrani, Ahmed Abdullah Al Malwi, Mohammed A Alobaid, Mohammed M Al Moaleem
{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Three Nickel-Titanium Rotary Files in Severely Curved L-Shaped Root Canals: Preparation Time, Aberrations, and Fracture Rates.","authors":"Raid Abdullah Almnea, Sadun Mohammad Al Ageel Albeaji, Ahmed Ali Alelyani, Dalia AlHarith, Abdulmajeed Saeed Alshahrani, Ahmed Abdullah Al Malwi, Mohammed A Alobaid, Mohammed M Al Moaleem","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S452742","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S452742","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This simulated study of 30 severely curved L-shaped root canals aimed to compare preparation time, aberrations, width measurements, and fractured files of three nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) files, namely, ProTaper, ProTaper Next (PTN), and WaveOne (WO).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty simulated L-curved root canals of resin blocks were randomly divided into three groups. The canals were prepared to a tip size of 25 using ProTaper, PTN, and WO rotary file systems. Pre- and post-operative views for each sample were captured by a professional camera at a standardized distance and position. Blue India ink was injected into the pre-operative canals, and red India ink was injected into the post-operative canals to give a clear superimposition image. Five points were assessed through the halfway of the canal to the orifice (area between the beginning of curvature and apical end point). Preparation time, aberrations, width measurements, and fractured files were recorded and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean preparation time was longest in ProTaper (4.89±0.68 minutes). PTN and WO were the fastest in preparing the canals (about 3 minutes). A statistically significant difference was found between WO and ProTaper & PTN and ProTaper (p=0.000), while the difference was non-significant (p > 0.05) between WO and PTN. Nine aberrations consisting of three zips, one ledge and one outer widening were related to ProTaper, while WO recorded a ledge and fractured file, but for PTN system, it verified an outer widening and ledge. Only one WO file fractured, with no deformation observed in the other instruments. No significance was recorded among the width measurements in the different levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>ProTaper next achieved faster cutting than the ProTaper and WO file systems. PTN maintained the best apical termination position and produced the least canal aberration, followed by WO and ProTaper.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"16 ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10878313/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139930270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Among Health Professions' Students at Kabul University of Medical Sciences.","authors":"Hedayatullah Ehsan, Nazera Ahmadzai, Zarlasht Orfani, Bibi Marwa Rezayee, Moqadasa Wally, Sardara Daftani","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S444093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S444093","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Numerous investigations have revealed that oral issues are quite common among young Afghans. Knowledge, attitudes, and behavior are the three oral health-related population dimensions that need to be assessed in order to design effective public health awareness programs.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study's goal was to find out how much health professions' students at Kabul University of Medical Sciences knew about oral health, as well as their attitudes and behaviors toward dental health and oral hygiene routines.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>From September 2022 to December 2022, cross-sectional research was conducted at Kabul University of Medical Sciences. A total of 496 health professions' students (312 females and 184 males) aged 18-25 years old from 5 colleges of health and medical-related disciplines were addressed. All participants were given a thorough questionnaire with 30 amended items modified from Peterson et al and Stenberg et al.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>44.5% (n=220) of the participants brushed their teeth twice per day, 41.3% (n=204) once per day, and 9.31% (n=46) more than twice per day, while just 4.7% (n=23) cleaned their teeth less than once per day. Surprisingly, the majority of participants (91% or n=451) were aware of the significance of routine dental visits, and 51.3% (n=252) of participants reported visiting the dentist while they experienced pain. 94% of students were of the opinion that brushing their teeth prevents dental decay. 93% (n=461) of them agreed that using fluoride strengthens teeth, and 96% (n=476) said that sweets are bad for teeth.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours are related to an individual's level of education. Female and generally dental professions' participants, rather than other health professions participants, were more likely to be concerned about their oral health than male participants.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"349-358"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10725782/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138800915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sandra Manuela Tepox-Puga, Jesús Alberto Rocha-Ortiz, Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís, Roberto Carlos Castrejón-Pérez, Sergio Sánchez-García, Socorro Aída Borges-Yáñez
{"title":"Prevalence, and Risk Indicators of Coronal and Root Caries in Mexican Older Adults in Nursing Homes.","authors":"Sandra Manuela Tepox-Puga, Jesús Alberto Rocha-Ortiz, Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís, Roberto Carlos Castrejón-Pérez, Sergio Sánchez-García, Socorro Aída Borges-Yáñez","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S439342","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S439342","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Several factors are associated with coronal and root caries in older persons. The purpose of this study was to determine the experience, prevalence, and risk indicators (socioeconomic, sociodemographic, and dental variables) of coronal and root caries in older persons residing in nursing homes in Mexico.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was carried out in 227 dentate participants with natural teeth. Convenience sample, where all dentate residents were invited to participate. The dependent variables were coronal caries and root caries, which were determined through an oral clinical examination. The independent variables were sociodemographic factors, location, type of center, surfaces free of dental biofilm and calculus, surfaces with recession, retainers in contact with surfaces with recession, xerostomia, smoking, and the previous use of dental services. The binary logistic regression model was used in the analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of the participants in this study was 77.7±8.8 years, and 69.2% were women. Moreover, 71.8% live in long-term care facilities, and 48.0% live in Mexico City. The prevalence of coronal and root caries was found to be 67.8% and 50.7%, respectively. Being male and living in Mexico City were risk indicators for coronal caries, and with a 1% increase in surfaces with no biofilm, the risk decreased by 2%. Being widowed, having government or no social security, denture retainers, and coronal caries were risk indicators for root caries, while the utilization of dental services indicated lower risk.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Several variables that differ in nature were found to be risk indicators for coronal and root caries. Coronal caries increases the risk of root caries. Prevention should be aimed at identifying persons at higher risk, and dental care should be improved for persons living in long-term care institutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"333-347"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10723588/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138800916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Teledentistry Awareness and Knowledge Among Dental Practitioners and Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Abdulwahhab Alshammari, Ibrahem Almaktoom","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S427142","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S427142","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Studies show that Teledentistry helps enhance communication between dental peers and patients and improves time management and education. The knowledge and awareness of Teledentistry levels need to be measured for a wider adaption. This study aimed to explore the knowledge and awareness of Teledentistry among dental practitioners and patients who live in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study with two participant groups. It uses five-point Likert-type quantitative, valid, and reliable questionnaires, one for dental providers and one for patients. The providers' questionnaire covers four domains: (1) Teledentistry system effectiveness to improve practice, (2) Teledentistry system usefulness for the dental practice, (3) Teledentistry system usefulness for patients, and (4) Concerns about confidentiality and security of Teledentistry. The patients' questionnaire covers two domains: (1) Patients who have previous experience in Teledentistry and (2) Patients who did not have previous experience in Teledentistry. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved this study and distributed it at teaching, governmental hospitals, and private dental clinics. Convenience and snowball sampling were used to collect responses. All consent forms have been collected from the participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 512 responses were collected using Google Forms, 203 from the dental healthcare provider and 309 from the patients. The collected data were coded and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. More than 60% of dentists believe in the worth of Teledentistry, which helps patient education, monitors patients' conditions, and improves the services provided to patients in remote areas. Also, more than 70% of patients believe that Teledentistry can significantly save time and money, and more than half wish that Teledentistry be applied to all hospitals.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dentists and patients generally showed optimism and support for the Teledentistry concept, in addition to how Teledentistry can be beneficial for both dentists and patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"321-331"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10693765/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138482101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zina Ali Daily, Batool Hassan Al-Ghurabi, Ahmed Makki A Al-Qarakhli, Hashim Mueen Hussein
{"title":"Association Between AIM2 and Pycard Genes Polymorphisms and Susceptibility to Periodontitis with Coronary Heart Disease.","authors":"Zina Ali Daily, Batool Hassan Al-Ghurabi, Ahmed Makki A Al-Qarakhli, Hashim Mueen Hussein","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S440577","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S440577","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Numerous genetic variations in inflammasome components are linked to prevalent disorders in the general population, including periodontitis and cardiovascular illness. Polymorphisms in the genes play a critical in the initiation and development of inflammatory diseases. The limited study on AIM2 gene variation associated with inflammatory disease and no study of PYCARD gene variation associated with inflammatory disease.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This case-control study was to examine the association between the single nucleotide polymorphism of AIM2 and Pycard genes with susceptibility to periodontitis with and without coronary heart disease, to determine interleuken-18 and gasdermin D levels in the saliva of periodontitis with and without coronary heart disease patients, as well as their correlation with salivary interleuken-18 and gasdermin D levels and clinical periodontal parameters.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present study recruited 120 participants: 30 were healthy subjects (control, C), 30 had generalized periodontitis (P), 30 had atherosclerosis coronary heart disease with clinically healthy periodontium (AS-C), and 30 had atherosclerosis coronary heart disease with generalized periodontitis (AS-P). All individuals' demographic data recorded, saliva and blood samples collected, then periodontal characteristics were detailed. These parameters include plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing pocket depth, and clinical attachment loss. AIM2 and Pycard gene polymorphisms were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction assay, electrophoresis and sequencing. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was conducted to determine the level of interleuken-18 and gasdermin D in their saliva.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study result of high frequency (T) in single-nucleotide polymorphisms. The high genotypes distribution of GT and TT genotypes in the AIM2 gene and the CT and TT genotypes in the Pycard gene were detected in the periodontitis, atherosclerosis coronary heart disease with healthy periodontium and atherosclerosis coronary heart disease with generalized periodontitis groups as compared to control group. Elevation of salivary interleuken-18 and gasdermin D levels in three patients' groups compared to healthy controls. Both these single-nucleotide polymorphisms also significantly correlated with higher salivary interleuken-18 and gasdermin D levels and worse clinical indices of periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the AIM2 and Pycard genes are associated with an increased risk of developing periodontitis with and/or without coronary heart disease. Elevation of salivary interleuken-18 and gasdermin D levels associated and impacted on periodontitis with and/or without coronary heart disease. These single-nucleotide polymorphisms may provide evidence for a genetic role in the pathogenesis of periodontitis with and without atherosclerosis cor","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"307-320"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10667083/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138458331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joé Diederich, Hendrik Schwagten, Georges Biltgen, Johann Lechner, Kurt E Müller
{"title":"Re: Reduction of Inflammatory RANTES/CCLS Serum Levels by Surgery in Patients with Bone Marrow Defects of the Jawbone [Response to Letter].","authors":"Joé Diederich, Hendrik Schwagten, Georges Biltgen, Johann Lechner, Kurt E Müller","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S447266","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S447266","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"301-302"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10642566/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"107590437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hameed A Alshamri, Mohammed M Al Moaleem, Basem H Al-Huthaifi, Mohammed A Al-Labani, Weaam R B Naseeb, Shahad Mohammed Daghriri, Ibtihaj Mohammed Suhail, Wasan H Hamzi, Mohammed J Abu Illah, Abdulaziz Yahya Thubab, Shuaib A Aljabali, Mohammed M AlNehmi
{"title":"Correlation Between Maxillary Anterior Teeth and Common Facial Measurements.","authors":"Hameed A Alshamri, Mohammed M Al Moaleem, Basem H Al-Huthaifi, Mohammed A Al-Labani, Weaam R B Naseeb, Shahad Mohammed Daghriri, Ibtihaj Mohammed Suhail, Wasan H Hamzi, Mohammed J Abu Illah, Abdulaziz Yahya Thubab, Shuaib A Aljabali, Mohammed M AlNehmi","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S438302","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S438302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The symmetry between maxillary anterior teeth and the face holds significant importance. This study assessed and analyzed the relationship between facial parameters and anterior teeth in the maxillary arch of male and female subjects. Specifically, individual width and combined width (CW) measurements of the maxillary anterior teeth were investigated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study involved a total of 150 dentate Yemeni subjects (74 men and 76 women), whose ages ranged from 18 years old to 30 years old. A maxillary cast was created, and two digital photographs of the face of each subject were taken and analyzed. Digital calipers and AutoCAD were used to gather measurement data of the dental parameters (intercanthal distance [ICD], interpupillary distance [IPD], interalar width [IAW], intercommissural width [ICW], and bizygomatic width [BZW]) and facial parameters (profile distance).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant correlations were found for the following: IPD and width of six maxillary anterior teeth of each of the study subjects; ICD and their central incisors; and BZW and their canine width measurements. In contrast, IAW and ICW were not correlated with all tooth measurements. Linear regression findings showed that the CW measurement of the four incisors was significantly correlated with all facial parameter measurements, excluding the ICW and IAW in females and the IAW, ICW, and profile distance in males.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The IPD and ICD of males and females may be used to determine their CW measurements. The BZW and IPD of males can be used to take precise anthropological measurements of the width of the central canines and incisors. Meanwhile, the IPD distance of females can be used to assess the central and lateral incisor widths.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"289-300"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10638929/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89717159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of Duration of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Application on the Shear Bond Strength of a Total Etch Bonding Agent: A Comparative Study.","authors":"Azmi Nadhira Fasya, Yolanda Yolanda, Ayu Trisna Hayati","doi":"10.2147/CCIDE.S432480","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCIDE.S432480","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Matrix metalloproteinases enzymes (MMPs) can degrade the hybrid layer which can cause failure of composite restorations. Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% can reduce MMPs activity and increase the bond strength of the resin to dentin.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to determine the role of the duration of chlorhexidine gluconate 2% application on shear bond strength of a total-etch bonding agent.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 36 freshly extracted maxillary premolars were removed occlusally by one-third of the crown using a carborundum disc until the dentin was exposed. Specimens were divided into four groups n(9). The dentin surfaces were etched for 5s. Group A is the control group. In group B, chlorhexidine gluconate 2% was applied for 30s. In group C, chlorhexidine gluconate 2% was applied for 60s. In group D, chlorhexidine gluconate 2% was applied for 90s. The universal adhesive was applied afterwards and then followed by composite to the dentin surface. All specimens were stored in artificial saliva at 37°C for 24 hours. The shear bond strength was tested using a universal testing machine.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was an increase in the shear bond strength of the bonding agent along with the additional application duration of chlorhexidine gluconate 2%. All groups gave higher MPa values than the control group. The shear bond strength in group A (control) was 12.64 MPa; Group B (30s of chlorhexidine) was 16.93 MPa; Group C (60s chlorhexidine) was 18.23 MPa; group D (90s of chlorhexidine) was 18.47MPa.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Duration of chlorhexidine gluconate 2% application affects the shear bond strength of the bonding agent with the total-etch system. The effective duration of chlorhexidine gluconate 2% for the restorative procedure is 60 seconds.</p>","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"15 ","pages":"281-288"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10637224/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89717160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hong Loi Nguyen, Minh Phuong Hoang, Van Minh Nguyen, Tan Tai Tran, Van Son Le
{"title":"Use of Septal Cartilage in Rhinoplasty to Correct Nasal Deformity After Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery [Corrigendum]","authors":"Hong Loi Nguyen, Minh Phuong Hoang, Van Minh Nguyen, Tan Tai Tran, Van Son Le","doi":"10.2147/ccide.s449007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccide.s449007","url":null,"abstract":"[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2147/CCIDE.S364332.].","PeriodicalId":10445,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry","volume":"8 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135764221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}