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Aim & background: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is an invasive neoplasm that spreads either locally through regional lymph nodes or cause distant metastasis. Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) degrades the Extracellular Matrices (ECMs) and has been thought to play an important role in both the invasion and metastasis of tumors. The aim of this study was to review the expression of MMPs in OSCC and explore the significance of MMPs expression in clinical outcome of these patients.
Keywords
MMP; Oral squamous cell carcinoma; Invasion; Metastasis.
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Aim: To evaluate the perception of general population about orthodontic treatment on the basis
of a questionnaire survey and to evaluate the reaction of on-going orthodontic cases based on
questionnaire survey.
Keywords
Orthodontic treatment; Patient perception; Questionnaire.
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Background: It is difficult to perform dental procedures in autistic children, and parental involvement is necessary for successful hospital dental services. Since dentistry is typically an outpatient treatment, parents hardly accept the use of hospital procedures such as anesthesia. Therefore, in order to promote oral health in autistic children, this study was aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude, and performance
of 2-6-year-old autistic children's parents with respect to hospital dentistry. This study was aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and performance of 2-6-year-old autistic children's parents regarding hospital dentistry in Isfahan, Iran during 2016-
2017.
Keywords
Knowledge, Attitude; Performance, Hospital dentistry, General anesthesia, Autism; Parents
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The concept of dentofacial aesthetics in modern society is changing and developing day by day. Patients who are inspired by perfect smiles want to stand out in the community by having a similar smile aesthetic. The harmony of the three components can provide this perfect smile aesthetic that patients wish to us to achieve.
Keywords
Excessive gingival display, Gummy smile, Lip repositioning, Hyperactive upper lip
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Aim: The aim of this survey study is to assess the level of awareness, perception, and
attitude regarding COVID-19 and infection control amongst Indian dentists.
Method: A survey study was conducted in a sample of485 Indian Dentists to gather
information regarding the awareness, perception, and attitude regarding COVID-19
and infection control.
Result: Considerate percentage of dentists was aware about the incubation periods
and the steps to be taken in their clinics to prevent the spread of the disease. Marked
percentage of people believed that there has a need to change infection control
methods in their clinics.
Keywords
Covid-19, Infection control, Incubation period, Novel corona virus, Dentists
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A number of phenomena related to optical properties and light determine tooth color.
In fact, tooth color is under the influence of dentin color and intrinsic and extrinsic
colorations [1]. Structural changes of enamel, dentin, or coronal pulp might result in the
alteration of tooth structure light-transmitting properties [2].
Keywords
Tooth, whitening,
Endodontically-treated teeth,
Discolored teeth
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Background: The posterior maxillary area sometimes has insufficient bone mass for dental implants. The augmentation of the sinus floor allows the implant to be placed in the posterior of the upper jaw.
Keywords
Traditional maxillary sinus lift, Balloon sinus lift, Bone graf
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