Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is the most commonly encountered complication after tooth extracti... more Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is the most commonly encountered complication after tooth extraction in humans, and this has been widely reported. Dry socket lesion, although it is a self-limiting condition, the pain and discomfort that the patient complains of leads to lost days at work and many visits to the hospital. The exact and confirmed etiopathogenesis for dry sockets has yet to be well understood. This study aimed to determine the frequency, clinical picture, and risk factors for dry sockets. A total of 995 patients were included in this study. There were 593 (59.6%) male patients and 402 (40.4%) female patients. The age of patients ranged from 14 -70 years, with a mean of 33.9 ± 11.32 years, from January 2013 to March 2015. All consecutive patients were referred to the surgery Department in Al-Karama specialized dentistry center in Baghdad for consultation. A total of 995 patients were included in this study. Out of 995, 68 patients developed dry sockets (6.83%). Those pati...
Objectives: To determine the factors that could influence the use of OPG in dental implant surger... more Objectives: To determine the factors that could influence the use of OPG in dental implant surgery from a dentist’s perspective. Methods: A Google form questionnaire was circulated electronically as a google form to dentists of different dental specialties and practical backgrounds. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS Ver.25. Statistical significance has been set at P<0.05. Results: Most participating dentists use OPG as a preoperative diagnostic tool in dental implants. Only 13 (15.1%) dentists do not use OPG in dental implant treatment. The Chi-Square Test showed a statistically significant relationship (P=0.042) between the reason for OPG request and dentists' qualifications. The overwhelming majority of PhD and Fellowship degree holder dentists (71.4%) request the OPG to view the relationship between the implant site and the vital anatomical structures. The ChiSquare Test showed a highly significant relationship (P=0.000) between the type of additional radiographi...
Background. It is generally agreed that radiographic examination is important before dental extra... more Background. It is generally agreed that radiographic examination is important before dental extraction. It provides information about the roots and the surrounding tissues. In terms of practice, it does not seem to be a universally implemented protocol regarding the use of dental radiology before dental extraction. Besides, the type of radiographic technique is not specified. Some references prefer periapical dental radiographs. Others prefer orthopantomography), or even cone beam computed tomography Delpachitra et al. (2021) [1]. In terms of the dental practice, it is not clear whether there is a universally adopted protocol regarding the use of dental radiographs before dental extraction. Aim of the study. To assess dental professionals’ perspective toward radiographic examination before conventional dental extraction. Materials and Methods. A Google form questionnaire was circulated to different dental professionals using mainly ResearchGate, in addition to different social media...
Objective: To identify the relationship between the expression of IMP3 in benign and malignant tu... more Objective: To identify the relationship between the expression of IMP3 in benign and malignant tumors of salivary glands and other clinic-pathological variables. Materials and Methods: Twenty-six cases of salivary gland tumors were collected from the histopathology department, Gazi-Hariri hospital/ Baghdad Medical City from January 2021 to June 2021. Patients’ reports were included for diagnosis and clinicopathological data. Three histological sections were taken from the paraffin blocks for each case. The first section was stained with H&E stain, and the other two sections were stained with IMP3 (Dako-code M3626) monoclonal antibody by the immunohistochemical method. Results: Twenty-six cases of salivary gland tumor, with equal male/female distribution; the mean age for the patients was 45 years (19-60 years). There was no significant relationship between gender (P=.0.115), tumor size (P=0.359), tumor location (P=0.335), and tumor type (P=0.673) with positive expression of IMP3. Re...
Introduction: In oral surgery practice the student needs to implement wide scope of acquired theo... more Introduction: In oral surgery practice the student needs to implement wide scope of acquired theoretical knowledge. This knowledge includes theoretical understanding of intertwined biomechanics of teeth and jaw bone structures. In addition, student should have suitable relevant medical knowledge with direct and indirect influence of different medical conditions on oral surgical procedures. Through addressing students concerns and performances within two related previous studies within this research project it might be possible to utilize single patient information sheet for both diagnostic and surgical dental education. Aim of the study: To improve dental students' cognitive skills through unified diagnostic and technical training approach. Materials and Methods: One hundred and nineteen 5th year dental students from College of Dentistry, Almustansiriyah University, agreed to participate in the study. The students were asked to state their preference toward each question in oral...
Background: Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever, also known as congo fever. It is tick-borne infectio... more Background: Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever, also known as congo fever. It is tick-borne infection causes severe hemorrhaging. It has been endemic in Iraq since 1979 and reappeared again last year sparking fear among locals especially in Iraq's southern provinces. The objective of this study to assess the knowledge of sample of Iraqi people regarding viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) beside to study the relationship among demographic variables, across sectional study was conducted at al-ealam sector /Baghdad, Iraq in august 2022. Method: Manifestation was prepared to evaluate the knowledge of publics in a form of an objective question, as Yes or No type inquiry. Results: the study showed that from a total of 384 respondents; 53.4% of patients knew that the sickness is spread from one person to another while mosquito or tick bites a human as a transmission method were less frequently mentioned. 192 of the respondents knows that the main symptoms of the disease are marked fever, bleeding under the skin, muscle aches. As well the research finding recorded a shortage in knowledge and perception of respondents on (VHF). Then, there was no association between the awareness of people and their demographic variables. Conclusion: Findings of this study showed that Iraqi people in alealm sector lack to the knowledge and awareness to VHF infection. Nevertheless, needs to further studies on wide range of Iraqi populations for estimating their knowledge and awareness to this disease are essential to control the infection in Iraq.
Background. It is generally agreed that radiographic examination is important before dental extra... more Background. It is generally agreed that radiographic examination is important before dental extraction. It provides information about the roots and the surrounding tissues. In terms of practice, it does not seem to be a universally implemented protocol regarding the use of dental radiology before dental extraction. Besides, the type of radiographic technique is not specifed. Some references prefer periapical dental radiographs. Others prefer orthopantomography), or even cone beam computed tomography Delpachitra et al. (2021) [1]. In terms of the dental practice, it is not clear whether there is a universally adopted protocol regarding the use of dental radiographs before dental extraction. Aim of the study. To assess dental professionals' perspective toward radiographic examination before conventional dental extraction. Materials and Methods. A Google form questionnaire was circulated to diferent dental professionals using mainly ResearchGate, in addition to diferent social media platforms. Results. One hundred and forty-fve dentists participated in the questionnaire. Te respondents were divided according to the country of current practice: national (Iraqi), regional (Middle Eastern), and international participants. Out of 144 respondents, 51.4% percent of the participants were international, while 40.3% were Iraqis, and 8.3% were from the Middle East. Te need for dental radiography in all dental extraction procedures was reported in the majority of responses (n � 86). Only 11 dentists think there is no necessity for radiographic examination before conventional extraction. Te chi-square test showed a highly signifcant relationship between the country of current practice and the need for X-ray examination for conventional dental extraction (P < 0.01). Seventy-six dentists prefer periapical radiographs. Tirty-fve preferred orthopantomography. A highly signifcant relationship was found between the country of practice and the X-ray technique (P < 0.01). Conclusion. Te study showed that there is no universally adopted protocol regarding the use of dental radiography before dental extraction. Te country of practice appears to govern the dentists' decisions regarding the need for an X-ray and the type of radiography prior to dental extraction. Periapical radiographs for posterior teeth seem to be the preferable choice before dental extraction.
Preoperative prophylactic protocol in oral surgery is well established practice; stillit’s not us... more Preoperative prophylactic protocol in oral surgery is well established practice; stillit’s not used in Iraqi surgical centers. The aim of this study is to show thatpreoperative protocol is reliable surgical practice.58 patients, selected from the attendant of oral surgery clinic in Alkaramaspecialized dentistry center/Baghdad, were subjected to various oral surgicalprocedures 59 operations under local anesthesia. These patient were given single doseantibiotic prophylaxis preoperatively after we divide them into 3 groups, 1st groupwere given 1 gm amoxicillin (control group),second group were given 1 million i.u. ofprocaine penicillin; 3rd group were given 500 mg ampicillin vial,. The maximum timefor all procedures was 2 hours.We concluded that preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis can be used safely in outpatient’s oral surgical procedures, on Iraqi patient with minimum complications.
Although dental extraction has been studied extensively for its effect on the level of blood pres... more Although dental extraction has been studied extensively for its effect on the level of blood pressure, taking in consideration the use of epinephrine in dental anesthesia together with the stress factor, there are no available data about the effect of the immediate pre extraction period on the blood pressure level, so the aim of our study is to examine the effect of this period on 100 Iraqi patients within the age group (40- 70). The result of this study reveals that No significant difference in the systolic blood pressure levels in this period, No significant difference in the diastolic blood pressure levels in this period, No significant difference between males and females in the same respect, and 21%, 16% of the patients showed decrease in their systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels. The role played by the dentist in stress control can provide a possible explanation for such results.
Background In medical education, feedback plays an important role in the assessment of the effect... more Background In medical education, feedback plays an important role in the assessment of the effectiveness of the adopted methods. Objectives This study was conducted to evaluate two learning modalities followed in the achievement of an oral histology course. Materials and Methods Eighty-three second-year students in the college of dentistry in Ibn Sina University of medical and pharmaceutical sciences were assessed for their attendance and scores in oral histology followed two different programs, only seven of the total students&#39; number could not poll for their preference through a questionnaire. Results The study showed no significant difference in students&#39; scores of both educational modalities, while there is a highly significant relationship of scores to their attendance. Conclusion Students tend to prefer having both theoretical and practical sessions on the same day. However, students&#39; final course scores seem unrelated to the educational modality. Further studies regarding the use of different educational sources and their influence need to be considered.
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine students’ points of view regarding the... more Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine students’ points of view regarding the necessity of dental radiography for examination. Material and Methods: A Google form questionnaire formulated by A. J. and F. A. was circulated among dental students, through dental students’ channels on Telegram, Instagram, and Facebook for 26 days (from December 10, 2021, to January 4, 2022). The questionnaire contains six questions on what is thought to be relevant to the study’s aim. The questions were based on 16 years of educational experience in clinical training in the oral surgery clinic. Students from Baghdad, Basra, Anbar, and Babylon provinces participated in this study. Contributions were from governmental and private dental schools. The questionnaire constituted six items investigating aspects of radiographic investigations concerning dental extraction, as viewed by dental students. Results: Two hundred and fifty-four students and new graduates answered the questionnaire. ...
Background: In developing countries, there is an increase in awareness among the population regar... more Background: In developing countries, there is an increase in awareness among the population regarding dental implant treatment. However, there is paucity in studies on the relationship between patients&#39; biographic information, and different aspects of dental implant treatment. Aims: This study&#39;s purpose is to determine the influence of Iraqi patients&#39; age and gender on various clinical aspects in dental implant treatment. The recorded data included: patient age, gender, implant zone, implant timing, implant side, dental implant system, sinus lift, bone augmentation, implant length, and implant diameter. SPSS Ver. 25 was used to perform the statistical analysis. Methods and Materials: Biographic data of 196 Iraqi patients who attended a private dental implant center in Baghdad from 7.1.2016 to 30.4.2020 was recorded. During this period 348 dental implant procedures were completed. Results: There was a highly significant negative relationship (p=0.006) between implant length and patient&#39;s age, and a significant positive relationship (p=0.028) between implant size and patient&#39;s age. A statistically significant relationship (p=0.013) was found between the patient&#39;s age and dental implant zone and dental implant timing (p=0.016). A significant difference was found between the two genders in terms of dental implant timing (p=0.017). Conclusion: females are better candidates for dental implant treatment. Older patients seem to benefit more from shorter, and, subsequently, wider dental implants. Also, older patients tend to have lower anterior dental implants.
Background: The introduction of modified thread designs is one of the research areas of interest ... more Background: The introduction of modified thread designs is one of the research areas of interest in the dental implantology field. Two suggested Buttress and Reverse Buttress thread designs in TiG5 and TiG4 models are tested against a standard TiG5 Fin Thread design (IBS®). Purpose: The study aims to compare stress distribution around the suggested designs and Fin Thread design. Methods: Three dental implant models: Fin Thread design, and newly suggested Buttress and Reverse Buttress designs of both TiG5 and TiG4 models were tested using FEA for stress distribution using static (70N, 0°) and (400N, 30°) occlusal loads. Results: The main difference between the suggested Buttress design and Fin Thread design lies in the overload (400N, 30°) condition. Maximum Von Mises stress is less in Buttress design than Fin Thread design. On the other hand the level of Von Mises stress over the buccolingual slop of the cancellous bone in Fin Thread design liess within the lowest stress level. The ...
Introduction: There are many dental implant designs, which have been adopted by hundreds of denta... more Introduction: There are many dental implant designs, which have been adopted by hundreds of dental implant companies. These designs are modeled following certain micro and macro design criteria. One of these criteria is the dental implant thread design. The aim of introducing a new dental implant with a modified reverse buttress design has been suggested. The objective of the current study to choose the suitable implant material and dimensions among the tested range of implant designs under study using 3D Finite Element Study. Materials and Methods: A modified Reverse Buttress dental implant in two models (TiG4 and TiG5 models, a range of different implant dimensions (3/13, 3.5/11, 4.11, 4/9, 4.5/9, 4.5/7, 5/9, 5/7, 5.5/9, 5.5/7 mm) were analysed for stress distribution over the surrounding cortical and cancellous bones. A three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis has been carried out in both normal (70 N vertical load) and overload (500 N, 25°) conditions. Results: in all implant dimensions, maximum Von Mises stress was less than average cortical and cancellous bone elastic modulus. Mann Whitney U Test did not show a statistically significant difference between maximum Von Mises stress in both implant models over both cortical and cancellous bones in normal and over-occlusal loads (p&gt;0.05). Conclusion: All implant dimensions, showed far fewer stress levels over both cortical and cancellous bones. However, it would be advisable to eliminate the 3/13 mm implant dimension, especially, if the TiG5 model is to be considered, and 5.5/7 mm implant dimension if TiG4 model is to be considered.
Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is the most commonly encountered complication after tooth extracti... more Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is the most commonly encountered complication after tooth extraction in humans, and this has been widely reported. Dry socket lesion, although it is a self-limiting condition, the pain and discomfort that the patient complains of leads to lost days at work and many visits to the hospital. The exact and confirmed etiopathogenesis for dry sockets has yet to be well understood. This study aimed to determine the frequency, clinical picture, and risk factors for dry sockets. A total of 995 patients were included in this study. There were 593 (59.6%) male patients and 402 (40.4%) female patients. The age of patients ranged from 14 -70 years, with a mean of 33.9 ± 11.32 years, from January 2013 to March 2015. All consecutive patients were referred to the surgery Department in Al-Karama specialized dentistry center in Baghdad for consultation. A total of 995 patients were included in this study. Out of 995, 68 patients developed dry sockets (6.83%). Those pati...
Objectives: To determine the factors that could influence the use of OPG in dental implant surger... more Objectives: To determine the factors that could influence the use of OPG in dental implant surgery from a dentist’s perspective. Methods: A Google form questionnaire was circulated electronically as a google form to dentists of different dental specialties and practical backgrounds. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS Ver.25. Statistical significance has been set at P<0.05. Results: Most participating dentists use OPG as a preoperative diagnostic tool in dental implants. Only 13 (15.1%) dentists do not use OPG in dental implant treatment. The Chi-Square Test showed a statistically significant relationship (P=0.042) between the reason for OPG request and dentists' qualifications. The overwhelming majority of PhD and Fellowship degree holder dentists (71.4%) request the OPG to view the relationship between the implant site and the vital anatomical structures. The ChiSquare Test showed a highly significant relationship (P=0.000) between the type of additional radiographi...
Background. It is generally agreed that radiographic examination is important before dental extra... more Background. It is generally agreed that radiographic examination is important before dental extraction. It provides information about the roots and the surrounding tissues. In terms of practice, it does not seem to be a universally implemented protocol regarding the use of dental radiology before dental extraction. Besides, the type of radiographic technique is not specified. Some references prefer periapical dental radiographs. Others prefer orthopantomography), or even cone beam computed tomography Delpachitra et al. (2021) [1]. In terms of the dental practice, it is not clear whether there is a universally adopted protocol regarding the use of dental radiographs before dental extraction. Aim of the study. To assess dental professionals’ perspective toward radiographic examination before conventional dental extraction. Materials and Methods. A Google form questionnaire was circulated to different dental professionals using mainly ResearchGate, in addition to different social media...
Objective: To identify the relationship between the expression of IMP3 in benign and malignant tu... more Objective: To identify the relationship between the expression of IMP3 in benign and malignant tumors of salivary glands and other clinic-pathological variables. Materials and Methods: Twenty-six cases of salivary gland tumors were collected from the histopathology department, Gazi-Hariri hospital/ Baghdad Medical City from January 2021 to June 2021. Patients’ reports were included for diagnosis and clinicopathological data. Three histological sections were taken from the paraffin blocks for each case. The first section was stained with H&E stain, and the other two sections were stained with IMP3 (Dako-code M3626) monoclonal antibody by the immunohistochemical method. Results: Twenty-six cases of salivary gland tumor, with equal male/female distribution; the mean age for the patients was 45 years (19-60 years). There was no significant relationship between gender (P=.0.115), tumor size (P=0.359), tumor location (P=0.335), and tumor type (P=0.673) with positive expression of IMP3. Re...
Introduction: In oral surgery practice the student needs to implement wide scope of acquired theo... more Introduction: In oral surgery practice the student needs to implement wide scope of acquired theoretical knowledge. This knowledge includes theoretical understanding of intertwined biomechanics of teeth and jaw bone structures. In addition, student should have suitable relevant medical knowledge with direct and indirect influence of different medical conditions on oral surgical procedures. Through addressing students concerns and performances within two related previous studies within this research project it might be possible to utilize single patient information sheet for both diagnostic and surgical dental education. Aim of the study: To improve dental students' cognitive skills through unified diagnostic and technical training approach. Materials and Methods: One hundred and nineteen 5th year dental students from College of Dentistry, Almustansiriyah University, agreed to participate in the study. The students were asked to state their preference toward each question in oral...
Background: Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever, also known as congo fever. It is tick-borne infectio... more Background: Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever, also known as congo fever. It is tick-borne infection causes severe hemorrhaging. It has been endemic in Iraq since 1979 and reappeared again last year sparking fear among locals especially in Iraq's southern provinces. The objective of this study to assess the knowledge of sample of Iraqi people regarding viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) beside to study the relationship among demographic variables, across sectional study was conducted at al-ealam sector /Baghdad, Iraq in august 2022. Method: Manifestation was prepared to evaluate the knowledge of publics in a form of an objective question, as Yes or No type inquiry. Results: the study showed that from a total of 384 respondents; 53.4% of patients knew that the sickness is spread from one person to another while mosquito or tick bites a human as a transmission method were less frequently mentioned. 192 of the respondents knows that the main symptoms of the disease are marked fever, bleeding under the skin, muscle aches. As well the research finding recorded a shortage in knowledge and perception of respondents on (VHF). Then, there was no association between the awareness of people and their demographic variables. Conclusion: Findings of this study showed that Iraqi people in alealm sector lack to the knowledge and awareness to VHF infection. Nevertheless, needs to further studies on wide range of Iraqi populations for estimating their knowledge and awareness to this disease are essential to control the infection in Iraq.
Background. It is generally agreed that radiographic examination is important before dental extra... more Background. It is generally agreed that radiographic examination is important before dental extraction. It provides information about the roots and the surrounding tissues. In terms of practice, it does not seem to be a universally implemented protocol regarding the use of dental radiology before dental extraction. Besides, the type of radiographic technique is not specifed. Some references prefer periapical dental radiographs. Others prefer orthopantomography), or even cone beam computed tomography Delpachitra et al. (2021) [1]. In terms of the dental practice, it is not clear whether there is a universally adopted protocol regarding the use of dental radiographs before dental extraction. Aim of the study. To assess dental professionals' perspective toward radiographic examination before conventional dental extraction. Materials and Methods. A Google form questionnaire was circulated to diferent dental professionals using mainly ResearchGate, in addition to diferent social media platforms. Results. One hundred and forty-fve dentists participated in the questionnaire. Te respondents were divided according to the country of current practice: national (Iraqi), regional (Middle Eastern), and international participants. Out of 144 respondents, 51.4% percent of the participants were international, while 40.3% were Iraqis, and 8.3% were from the Middle East. Te need for dental radiography in all dental extraction procedures was reported in the majority of responses (n � 86). Only 11 dentists think there is no necessity for radiographic examination before conventional extraction. Te chi-square test showed a highly signifcant relationship between the country of current practice and the need for X-ray examination for conventional dental extraction (P < 0.01). Seventy-six dentists prefer periapical radiographs. Tirty-fve preferred orthopantomography. A highly signifcant relationship was found between the country of practice and the X-ray technique (P < 0.01). Conclusion. Te study showed that there is no universally adopted protocol regarding the use of dental radiography before dental extraction. Te country of practice appears to govern the dentists' decisions regarding the need for an X-ray and the type of radiography prior to dental extraction. Periapical radiographs for posterior teeth seem to be the preferable choice before dental extraction.
Preoperative prophylactic protocol in oral surgery is well established practice; stillit’s not us... more Preoperative prophylactic protocol in oral surgery is well established practice; stillit’s not used in Iraqi surgical centers. The aim of this study is to show thatpreoperative protocol is reliable surgical practice.58 patients, selected from the attendant of oral surgery clinic in Alkaramaspecialized dentistry center/Baghdad, were subjected to various oral surgicalprocedures 59 operations under local anesthesia. These patient were given single doseantibiotic prophylaxis preoperatively after we divide them into 3 groups, 1st groupwere given 1 gm amoxicillin (control group),second group were given 1 million i.u. ofprocaine penicillin; 3rd group were given 500 mg ampicillin vial,. The maximum timefor all procedures was 2 hours.We concluded that preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis can be used safely in outpatient’s oral surgical procedures, on Iraqi patient with minimum complications.
Although dental extraction has been studied extensively for its effect on the level of blood pres... more Although dental extraction has been studied extensively for its effect on the level of blood pressure, taking in consideration the use of epinephrine in dental anesthesia together with the stress factor, there are no available data about the effect of the immediate pre extraction period on the blood pressure level, so the aim of our study is to examine the effect of this period on 100 Iraqi patients within the age group (40- 70). The result of this study reveals that No significant difference in the systolic blood pressure levels in this period, No significant difference in the diastolic blood pressure levels in this period, No significant difference between males and females in the same respect, and 21%, 16% of the patients showed decrease in their systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels. The role played by the dentist in stress control can provide a possible explanation for such results.
Background In medical education, feedback plays an important role in the assessment of the effect... more Background In medical education, feedback plays an important role in the assessment of the effectiveness of the adopted methods. Objectives This study was conducted to evaluate two learning modalities followed in the achievement of an oral histology course. Materials and Methods Eighty-three second-year students in the college of dentistry in Ibn Sina University of medical and pharmaceutical sciences were assessed for their attendance and scores in oral histology followed two different programs, only seven of the total students&#39; number could not poll for their preference through a questionnaire. Results The study showed no significant difference in students&#39; scores of both educational modalities, while there is a highly significant relationship of scores to their attendance. Conclusion Students tend to prefer having both theoretical and practical sessions on the same day. However, students&#39; final course scores seem unrelated to the educational modality. Further studies regarding the use of different educational sources and their influence need to be considered.
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine students’ points of view regarding the... more Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine students’ points of view regarding the necessity of dental radiography for examination. Material and Methods: A Google form questionnaire formulated by A. J. and F. A. was circulated among dental students, through dental students’ channels on Telegram, Instagram, and Facebook for 26 days (from December 10, 2021, to January 4, 2022). The questionnaire contains six questions on what is thought to be relevant to the study’s aim. The questions were based on 16 years of educational experience in clinical training in the oral surgery clinic. Students from Baghdad, Basra, Anbar, and Babylon provinces participated in this study. Contributions were from governmental and private dental schools. The questionnaire constituted six items investigating aspects of radiographic investigations concerning dental extraction, as viewed by dental students. Results: Two hundred and fifty-four students and new graduates answered the questionnaire. ...
Background: In developing countries, there is an increase in awareness among the population regar... more Background: In developing countries, there is an increase in awareness among the population regarding dental implant treatment. However, there is paucity in studies on the relationship between patients&#39; biographic information, and different aspects of dental implant treatment. Aims: This study&#39;s purpose is to determine the influence of Iraqi patients&#39; age and gender on various clinical aspects in dental implant treatment. The recorded data included: patient age, gender, implant zone, implant timing, implant side, dental implant system, sinus lift, bone augmentation, implant length, and implant diameter. SPSS Ver. 25 was used to perform the statistical analysis. Methods and Materials: Biographic data of 196 Iraqi patients who attended a private dental implant center in Baghdad from 7.1.2016 to 30.4.2020 was recorded. During this period 348 dental implant procedures were completed. Results: There was a highly significant negative relationship (p=0.006) between implant length and patient&#39;s age, and a significant positive relationship (p=0.028) between implant size and patient&#39;s age. A statistically significant relationship (p=0.013) was found between the patient&#39;s age and dental implant zone and dental implant timing (p=0.016). A significant difference was found between the two genders in terms of dental implant timing (p=0.017). Conclusion: females are better candidates for dental implant treatment. Older patients seem to benefit more from shorter, and, subsequently, wider dental implants. Also, older patients tend to have lower anterior dental implants.
Background: The introduction of modified thread designs is one of the research areas of interest ... more Background: The introduction of modified thread designs is one of the research areas of interest in the dental implantology field. Two suggested Buttress and Reverse Buttress thread designs in TiG5 and TiG4 models are tested against a standard TiG5 Fin Thread design (IBS®). Purpose: The study aims to compare stress distribution around the suggested designs and Fin Thread design. Methods: Three dental implant models: Fin Thread design, and newly suggested Buttress and Reverse Buttress designs of both TiG5 and TiG4 models were tested using FEA for stress distribution using static (70N, 0°) and (400N, 30°) occlusal loads. Results: The main difference between the suggested Buttress design and Fin Thread design lies in the overload (400N, 30°) condition. Maximum Von Mises stress is less in Buttress design than Fin Thread design. On the other hand the level of Von Mises stress over the buccolingual slop of the cancellous bone in Fin Thread design liess within the lowest stress level. The ...
Introduction: There are many dental implant designs, which have been adopted by hundreds of denta... more Introduction: There are many dental implant designs, which have been adopted by hundreds of dental implant companies. These designs are modeled following certain micro and macro design criteria. One of these criteria is the dental implant thread design. The aim of introducing a new dental implant with a modified reverse buttress design has been suggested. The objective of the current study to choose the suitable implant material and dimensions among the tested range of implant designs under study using 3D Finite Element Study. Materials and Methods: A modified Reverse Buttress dental implant in two models (TiG4 and TiG5 models, a range of different implant dimensions (3/13, 3.5/11, 4.11, 4/9, 4.5/9, 4.5/7, 5/9, 5/7, 5.5/9, 5.5/7 mm) were analysed for stress distribution over the surrounding cortical and cancellous bones. A three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis has been carried out in both normal (70 N vertical load) and overload (500 N, 25°) conditions. Results: in all implant dimensions, maximum Von Mises stress was less than average cortical and cancellous bone elastic modulus. Mann Whitney U Test did not show a statistically significant difference between maximum Von Mises stress in both implant models over both cortical and cancellous bones in normal and over-occlusal loads (p&gt;0.05). Conclusion: All implant dimensions, showed far fewer stress levels over both cortical and cancellous bones. However, it would be advisable to eliminate the 3/13 mm implant dimension, especially, if the TiG5 model is to be considered, and 5.5/7 mm implant dimension if TiG4 model is to be considered.
The goal of medical care is to improve the patient’s quality of life (QOL)
by maintaining functio... more The goal of medical care is to improve the patient’s quality of life (QOL) by maintaining function and well-being. Consequently, there is an increasing consensus that the patient’s perspective is pivotal in monitoring the outcomes of medical care in general. This is particularly important when management decisions are not clearcut through a lack of clinical evidence. In such cases, it is imperative to study the health problems from all possible aspects. To achieve this aim we might need to study patients’ experiences and views of a particular disease process. This might optimize management outcomes by improving the clinician’s understanding of patients’ perceptions toward medical intervention. Qualitative studies can offer dental care providers with important aspects of the disease process. Particularly, how does the patient understand a particular oral health problem, and how does this knowledge improve oral health outcomes. This particular aspect cannot be explored using quantitative methods, which is widely used in the medical research field. This short guide tries to shed a light on the use of a qualitative research paradigm through qualitative research methodologies commonly used in medical research. These methodologies are; thematic analysis, phenomenology, interpretive phenomenology, grounded theory, and generic qualitative approaches. These methodologies will be presented in a rather different way from what a medical researcher might expect. This book will use fine art examples as an analogy. The author will use famous artworks to enlighten the main features of each qualitative research methodology.
The goal of medical care is to improve the patient’s quality of life (QOL) by maintaining functio... more The goal of medical care is to improve the patient’s quality of life (QOL) by maintaining function and well-being. Consequently, there is an increasing consensus that the patient’s perspective is pivotal in monitoring the outcomes of medical care in general. This is particularly important when management decisions are not clear-cut through a lack of clinical evidence. In such cases, it is imperative to study the health problems from all possible aspects. To achieve this aim we might need to study patients’ experiences and views of a particular disease process. This might optimize management outcomes by improving the clinician’s understanding of patients’ perceptions toward medical intervention. Qualitative studies can offer dental care providers with important aspects of the disease process. Particularly, how does the patient understand a particular oral health problem, and how does this knowledge improve oral health outcomes. This particular aspect cannot be explored using quantitative methods, which is widely used in the medical research field. This short guide tries to shed a light on the use of a qualitative research paradigm through qualitative research methodologies commonly used in medical research. These methodologies are; thematic analysis, phenomenology, interpretive phenomenology, grounded theory, and generic qualitative approaches. These methodologies will be presented in a rather different way from what a medical researcher might expect. This book will use fine art examples as an analogy. The author will use famous artworks to enlighten the main features of each qualitative research methodology.
A Short Guide to Qualitative Studies for Dental Researchers, 2020
The goal of medical care is to improve the patient’s quality of life (QOL) by maintaining functio... more The goal of medical care is to improve the patient’s quality of life (QOL) by maintaining function and well-being. Consequently, there is an increasing consensus that the patient’s perspective is pivotal in monitoring the outcomes of medical care in general. This is particularly important when management decisions are not clear-cut through a lack of clinical evidence. In such cases, it is imperative to study the health problems from all possible aspects. To achieve this aim we might need to study patients’ experiences and views of a particular disease process. This might optimize management outcomes by improving the clinician’s understanding of patients’ perceptions toward medical intervention. Qualitative studies can offer dental care providers with important aspects of the disease process. Particularly, how does the patient understand a particular oral health problem, and how does this knowledge improve oral health outcomes. This particular aspect cannot be explored using quantitative methods, which is widely used in the medical research field. This short guide tries to shed a light on the use of a qualitative research paradigm through qualitative research methodologies commonly used in medical research. These methodologies are; thematic analysis, phenomenology, interpretive phenomenology, grounded theory, and generic qualitative approaches. These methodologies will be presented in a rather different way from what a medical researcher might expect. This book will use fine art examples as an analogy. The author will use famous artworks to enlighten the main features of each qualitative research methodology.
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by maintaining function and well-being. Consequently, there is an
increasing consensus that the patient’s perspective is pivotal in monitoring
the outcomes of medical care in general.
This is particularly important when management decisions are not clearcut
through a lack of clinical evidence. In such cases, it is imperative to
study the health problems from all possible aspects. To achieve this aim
we might need to study patients’ experiences and views of a particular
disease process. This might optimize management outcomes by improving
the clinician’s understanding of patients’ perceptions toward medical
intervention.
Qualitative studies can offer dental care providers with important aspects
of the disease process. Particularly, how does the patient understand a
particular oral health problem, and how does this knowledge improve oral
health outcomes. This particular aspect cannot be explored using
quantitative methods, which is widely used in the medical research field.
This short guide tries to shed a light on the use of a qualitative research
paradigm through qualitative research methodologies commonly used in
medical research. These methodologies are; thematic analysis,
phenomenology, interpretive phenomenology, grounded theory, and
generic qualitative approaches.
These methodologies will be presented in a rather different way from what
a medical researcher might expect. This book will use fine art examples as
an analogy. The author will use famous artworks to enlighten the main
features of each qualitative research methodology.
This is particularly important when management decisions are not clear-cut through a lack of clinical evidence. In such cases, it is imperative to study the health problems from all possible aspects. To achieve this aim we might need to study patients’ experiences and views of a particular disease process. This might optimize management outcomes by improving the clinician’s understanding of patients’ perceptions toward medical intervention.
Qualitative studies can offer dental care providers with important aspects of the disease process. Particularly, how does the patient understand a particular oral health problem, and how does this knowledge improve oral health outcomes. This particular aspect cannot be explored using quantitative methods, which is widely used in the medical research field.
This short guide tries to shed a light on the use of a qualitative research paradigm through qualitative research methodologies commonly used in medical research. These methodologies are; thematic analysis, phenomenology, interpretive phenomenology, grounded theory, and generic qualitative approaches.
These methodologies will be presented in a rather different way from what a medical researcher might expect. This book will use fine art examples as an analogy. The author will use famous artworks to enlighten the main features of each qualitative research methodology.
This is particularly important when management decisions are not clear-cut through a lack of clinical evidence. In such cases, it is imperative to study the health problems from all possible aspects. To achieve this aim we might need to study patients’ experiences and views of a particular disease process. This might optimize management outcomes by improving the clinician’s understanding of patients’ perceptions toward medical intervention.
Qualitative studies can offer dental care providers with important aspects of the disease process. Particularly, how does the patient understand a particular oral health problem, and how does this knowledge improve oral health outcomes. This particular aspect cannot be explored using quantitative methods, which is widely used in the medical research field.
This short guide tries to shed a light on the use of a qualitative research paradigm through qualitative research methodologies commonly used in medical research. These methodologies are; thematic analysis, phenomenology, interpretive phenomenology, grounded theory, and generic qualitative approaches.
These methodologies will be presented in a rather different way from what a medical researcher might expect. This book will use fine art examples as an analogy. The author will use famous artworks to enlighten the main features of each qualitative research methodology.