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The underestimated complication associated with full-arch implant prostheses
In modern implant dentistry, full-arch fixed prostheses (like All-on-X) have gained a lot of popularity. There is a wealth of literature discussing problems with this kind of prosthesis, including fractures, hygienic problems, and cosmetic problems. Speech or phonetic...
Economist report on socio-economic effect of periodontitis and how eliminating gingivitis is most cost-effective strategy in Germany
According to a recent report on the financial and human cost of periodontitis, commissioned by the EFP and published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a public-health strategy based on eliminating gingivitis (and preventing progression to periodontitis) would...
The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai 2021
The International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai 2021) took place on 29th June – 1 July, which is the largest event in the Middle East and North Africa region and one of the largest in the world in the field of dentistry. The general manager...
Associations between periodontitis and Covid-19 complications
According to a research, carried out in Qatar by Qatari, Canadian, and Spanish researchers, Covid-19 patients with periodontitis had 3.5 times the likelihood of being admitted to intensive care, 4.5 times the likelihood of needing a ventilator, and nearly nine times...
Does grafting and attached gingiva increase the success rate of implant?
The significance of attached gingiva on the facial aspect of every implant is one of the most important situations that a generalist may overlook. According to the literature, any implant must have a band of attached gingiva that is at least 2 mm wide to maintain...
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are investigating to develop artificial intelligence for oral cancer treatment
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and collaborators in the US and India claim to be using artificial intelligence (AI) to help doctors individually tailor treatments for patients with oral squamous cell carcinomas. A team led by Anant Madabhushi,...
The influence of COVID-19 Outbreak on Iraqi Dentists
Every aspect of life has changed since the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) first appeared in Wuhan, China. Due to their frequent contact with potentially infected people, dental professionals are among those at high risk. In order to evaluate the stress,...
Impact of COVID-19 on dental education in Iraq
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, all aspects of society and daily life are being adversely affected. The profession of dentistry and dental schools were at the forefront of these changes and bear a sizable portion of this crisis. In addition to the current...
The association of Periodontal disease with emotional disorders
Gingivitis and periodontitis are two types of periodontal diseases that cause inflammation around the teeth. They are extremely common and up to 90% of people worldwide are affected. Psychological stress has been recognized as the pathophysiological origin of many...
