Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care - 8 - The 3rd Mustansiriyah International Dental Conference, December 2024

Background: Recently, the importance of salivary proteins as periodontal disease biomarkers creates “high-impact diagnostics” that significantly influence clinical judgment, patient outcomes, and healthcare costs. The study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of salivary biomarkers Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) as well as interleukin-6 (IL-6) in distinguishing between various stages of p Read More

Periodontitis is a multifactorial inflammatory disease brought on by a state of imbalance between the gingival microbiome and the immune responses of the host. Neutrophils are the key cells that play an important role in fighting pathogenic microorganisms in infectious disorders, either by killing them within the cell or secreting antimicrobials attached to large web-like structures known as neutrophil extracellu Read More

Aims and Objectives: Temporomandibular disorder is a broad term for the joint musculoskeletal problems. This study was aimed to assess the therapeutic effect of hyaluronic acid (HA) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on salivary matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) 2 and 9 expression in patients with internal derrangment. Materials and Methods: Fifty-two patients with tempromandibular joint internal derrangment w Read More

Background and Aim: Soft liners are designed to modify the surfaces of prostheses that interact with the mouth’s soft tissues to improve denture performance. One method of improving its mechanical properties involved the application of nanotechnology. This work aimed to determine impact of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2NPs) on acrylic-based soft liner’s surface hardness and shear bond strength. Read More

Background Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation affecting the tooth-supporting periodontal tissues. It is diagnosed by measuring periodontal parameters. However, documenting this data takes effort and may not discover early periodontitis. Biomarkers may help diagnose and assess periodontitis. This study aimed to evaluate the potential diagnostic of the salivary tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and receptor-acti Read More

Background and Aim of the Study: This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between anxiety levels, syncope episodes, and dental procedures. Methods: Two hundred patients were assessed for eligibility, with thirty-six meeting the inclusion criteria. Twenty participants had prior syncope experiences, while sixteen fainted during dental clinical procedures. All participants completed the H Read More

Background: The utilization of amalgam fillings has been minimized to just consider its mercury content. Mercury exposure may present a health hazard, as well as the Cavity design of amalgam restoration includes unnecessary removal of sound tooth structure which may lead to fracture of remaining tooth structure. Objective: To estimate dentists’ and patients’ information, knowledge, and concern about the Read More

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory noncommunicable disease that affects all tooth-supporting apparatus. The traditional method of treatment is non-surgical periodontal therapy. If this mechanical debridement is ineffective, an adjunctive therapy may be useful. Black tea with salt and chlorhexidine has been evaluated in the current research as an adjunctive treatment modality. Aims: To inve Read More

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between delayed eruption of the permanent second molars and dietary habits, body mass index, and lifestyle of the teenagers. Method: A cross-sectional study was performed at a private dental center. 110 teenagers with an age range of 13–16 years old were screened for delayed permanent second molars. The panoramic X-ray was used to localize t Read More

Background with Aim of the Study Assessment is crucial to the success of any educational program. In the dental school, students need to provide treatment for patients early in their clinical study. In Iraqi dental schools, this task is undertaken from the third year on. They must acquire both knowledge and skills to be capable, efficient practitioners. Materials and Methods The study was done during the acad Read More

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry could improve future clinical practice. Aim: This questionnaire survey was commissioned to evaluate the knowledge and perspective of Iraqi dental students on AI application in dentistry. Methods: The survey was administered to 310 dental students, 112 males and 198 females, ages 19–24. Eighty students were in the 2nd grade, 70 in the 3rd grade, 80 in the 4th Read More

Background: Neutrophils destroy pathogens via phagocytosis. Neutrophils are effective innate and acquired immunity phagocytes. Low-density neutrophils are distinct neutrophil phenotypes linked to several systemic and infectious diseases. To our knowledge, low-density neutrophil phagocytosis in periodontitis has not been examined. Opsonized and non-opsonized fluorescent beads mixed with low-density neutr Read More

Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH), or so-called mild thyroid failure, is analyzed when serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are beyond the highest limit of the reference range whereas free T4 concentrations are normal. Aim of the Study: Determine delayed tooth eruption and hemoglobin levels in children with SH. Methods: Case control study was directed amongst 120 children with age Read More

Background: Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a type of salivary gland cancer with a poor long-term survival rate. Understanding the pathophysiology of this type of cancer will expand the available therapy options. The B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) protein produces this early component within the Bcl-2 family of regulatory proteins, which can stimulate proapoptotic or inhibit cell death. Aims: The goal of t Read More

Background: Aesthetic zone refers to maxillary anterior region, from canine to canine, which is important in smile aesthetics. However, based on smile width, this area may be extended to include premolars. The aim of this study was to navigate the aesthetic zone of the upper premolar region for dental implant treatment. Methods: This study was conducted at a private dental center in Baghdad. Dental im Read More

Background The main cause of human periodontal diseases is infection with gram -ve bacteria, like Porphyromonas gingivalis and Bacteroides forsythus. Interleukin-8 (IL-8) may contribute to the periodontal tissue damage. Breastfeeding is an effective method to safeguard the child’s health and endurance. Therefore, this cross-sectional study is intended to investigate the effect of the feeding type on gingival heal Read More

Background: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most frequent benign epithelial neoplasm of salivary glands, displaying a remarkable degree of morphological variety. The aim of the study is to illustrate the clinicopathological characteristics of PA with particular emphases on epithelial cell morphology and mesenchymal elements. Materials and Methods: A total of 132 PA collected between 2002 and 2017 were recr Read More

Background: Providing the patient with an evidence-based overview of the orthodontic therapy risks is a crucial part of clinical practice. This is necessary for obtaining valid consent, facilitating collaborative decision-making, and providing person-centered care. This study aimed to assess the orthodontist’s agreement on patients’ alertness about certain orthodontic treatment risks as part of the consent form. Read More

Background with Aim of the Study: The intraoral scanner in the market contends with challenges, specifically in accurately detecting metallic surfaces of prostheses affected on the fitness of the restoration; therefore, several scanning agents were used to evaluate the internal fit of the zirconia crown. Methods: 45 prefabricated titanium abutments (n = 45) were selected for this study. Samples were divided into Read More

Background with Aim of the Study COVID-19 poses a challenge for oral surgeons, which requires important changes to avoid unnecessary risks of infection to the surgical team and patients. The study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on dental treatment and the risk of cross-infection. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using online questionnaires specially prepared by Google For Read More