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AlGhamdi MA, Alatiyyah FM, Dawood ZHA, Alshaikhnasser FY, Almedarham RF, Alboryh SY, Elakel A, Akhtar S, Khan SQ, Gad MM. Flexural strength of 3D-printed nanocomposite provisional resins: Impact of SiO 2 and ZrO 2 nanoparticles and printing orientations in vitro. J Prosthodont 2024. [PMID: 38357722 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the influence of zirconium dioxide nanoparticles (ZrO2 NPs) and silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) addition and printing orientation on the flexural strength (FS) of provisional three-dimensional (3D) printing resins undergoing thermal cycling (TC). METHODS Three dimensional-printed resin (NextDent C&B MFH) was used to fabricate 300 bar-shaped specimens (25 × 2 × 2 mm3 ). The ZrO2 NPs and SiO2 NPs specimens were divided into two groups, then subdivided into three groups, based on the nanoparticle concentration (i.e., 0 wt% (original group), 0.5 wt%, and 1 wt%). Each concentration was printed in three printing orientations (0°, 45°, and 90°). The printed specimens were exposed to 5000 cycles of TC, followed by a three-point bending test to assess the FS. Fracture surface analysis was conducted by using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). For data analysis, ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc were utilized (α = 0.05). RESULTS Compared to the original material, the addition of ZrO2 NPs and SiO2 NPs had a significantly positive impact on the FS, (P > 0.001). After TC, the FS of the original group decreased significantly and had the lowest value. The highest FS value was observed in 1% ZrO2 NPs at 0°. Regardless of the nanoparticle concentration, the 0° orientation consistently showed a higher FS, compared to the 45° and 90° orientations. At all orientations (i.e., 0°, 45°, and 90°), the FS significantly increased with the addition of NPs, compared with that of the original material (P > 0.001). TC had a significantly negative effect on the FS of the unmodified groups. However, no significant differences existed in FS among the modified groups after TC. CONCLUSION The addition of SiO2 NPs and ZrO2 NPs increased the FS of the 3D-printed provisional resin. Regardless of the nanoparticle concentration, the 0° orientation had the higher FS. TC had an effect on the original resin, whereas it had no significant effect on the nanoparticle-modified resins. In clinical practice, 3D-printed provisional nanocomposite resins printed at the 0° orientation could be recommended for long-term dental provisional restorations.
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- Maram A AlGhamdi
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Alonaizan F, Khan SQ, Ajmal Khan M, Siddique N, Alshammary H, Alamoudi M, Gad MM, AlHumaid J. Impact of international collaboration on dentistry related papers published in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Dent J 2023; 35:534-539. [PMID: 37520599 PMCID: PMC10373071 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Objective This bibliographic analysis was designed to review all dental publications in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and evaluate the effect of international collaboration on the impact of published articles. Methods The Web of Science (WOS) database was used to extract all related published articles in the KSA from 1982 to 2021. The keywords were connected using Boolean Operators to download related articles. Downloaded articles were screened according to the following inclusion criteria: collaboration journal category, journal discipline, number of citations, number of authors, and impact factor. After applying the inclusion criteria and excluding single-author articles, 5,689 documents were included in the final analysis. The chi-square test and two-independent samples t-test were used to determine the statistical significance between the variables. Results A significantly higher proportion of articles with international collaboration (51.4%) were published in dental journals than those published nationally (43.3%) or within the institutional level (41.8%) (P < 0.0001). In addition, the average number of citations (9.28 ± 23.8) ranged from 0 to 749, received by an article and the impact factor of the journal in which the article was published, significantly higher in the case of internationally collaborative work compared with national or within institutional collaboration (P < 0.0001). Conclusion International collaboration positively affected the impact factor, number of citations, and quartile rank of published articles. Moreover, the number of co-authors in different countries contributes to the international collaboration effect.
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- Faisal Alonaizan
- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Directorate of Library Affairs, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Gad & Birgit Rausing Library, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Dental Intern, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Intern, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Khattar A, Alghafli JA, Muheef MA, Alsalem AM, Al-Dubays MA, AlHussain HM, AlShoalah HM, Khan SQ, AlEraky DM, Gad MM. Antibiofilm Activity of 3D-Printed Nanocomposite Resin: Impact of ZrO 2 Nanoparticles. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:591. [PMID: 36770550 PMCID: PMC9921268 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a commonly used material, as it is biocompatible and relatively cheap. However, its mechanical properties and weak antibiofilm activity are major concerns. With the development of new technology, 3D-printed resins are emerging as replacements for PMMA. Few studies have investigated the antibiofilm activity of 3D-printed resins. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the antibiofilm activity and surface roughness of a 3D-printed denture base resin modified with different concentrations of zirconium dioxide nanoparticles (ZrO2 NPs). A total of 60 resin disc specimens (15 × 2 mm) were fabricated and divided into six groups (n = 10). The groups comprised a heat-polymerized resin (PMMA) group, an unmodified 3D-printed resin (NextDent) group, and four 3D-printed resin groups that were modified with ZrO2 NPs at various concentrations (0.5 wt%, 1 wt%, 3 wt%, and 5 wt%). All specimens were polished using a conventional method and then placed in a thermocycler machine for 5000 cycles. Surface roughness (Ra, µm) was measured using a non-contact profilometer. The adhesion of Candida albicans (C. albicans) was measured using a fungal adhesion assay that consisted of a colony forming unit assay and a cell proliferation assay. The data were analyzed using Shapiro-Wilk and Kruskal-Wallis tests. A Mann-Whitney U test was used for pairwise comparison, and p-values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. The lowest Ra value (0.88 ± 0.087 µm) was recorded for the PMMA group. In comparison to the PMMA group, the 3% ZrO2 NPs 3D-printed group showed a significant increase in Ra (p < 0.025). For the 3D-printed resins, significant differences were found between the groups with 0% vs. 3% ZrO2 NPs and 3% vs. 5% ZrO2 NPs (p < 0.025). The highest Ra value (0.96 ± 0.06 µm) was recorded for the 3% ZrO2 NPs group, and the lowest Ra values (0.91 ± 0.03 µm) were recorded for the 0.5% and 5% ZrO2 NPs groups. In terms of antifungal activity, the cell proliferation assay showed a significant decrease in the C. albicans count for the 0.5% ZrO2 NPs group when compared with PMMA and all other groups of 3D-printed resins. The group with the lowest concentration of ZrO2 NPs (0.5%) showed the lowest level of C. albicans adhesion of all the tested groups and showed the lowest Candida count (0.29 ± 0.03). The addition of ZrO2 NPs in low concentrations did not affect the surface roughness of the 3D-printed resins. These 3D-printed resins with low concentrations of nanocomposites could be used as possible materials for the prevention and treatment of denture stomatitis, due to their antibiofilm activities.
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- Abdulrahman Khattar
- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Alzayer H, Aljubran H, Faridi MA, Khan SQ, Khabeer A. Assessment of Modality and Accuracy of Single Root Canal Treatment Performed by Undergraduate Students in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e33483. [PMID: 36751166 PMCID: PMC9901265 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Aim To assess the radiographic quality of root canal treatment (RCT) performed on single-rooted anterior teeth by undergraduate dental students of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU). Moreover, the study also aimed to assess the types of procedural errors encountered during root canal treatment and to compare the results between male and female students. Methodology The record of patients who visited the endodontic clinics at IAU between the years 2018 and 2021 was obtained from the medical records department. The inclusion criteria for the study involved: i) RCT performed on anterior teeth with a single root; ii) RCT performed by fourth, fifth, and sixth-year undergraduate dental students; and iii) availability of pre-operative and post-operative peri-apical radiographs. After the inclusion criteria, a total of 278 records were selected. The radiographs were accessed by two calibrated examiners for the length of the obturation, homogeneity, and taper. In addition, procedural errors such as the presence of a ledge, perforation, or fractured instruments were also observed. Analysis was done using the Chi-square test. Results A total of 139 teeth (50%) were found to have an adequate quality root canal treatment. Regarding the length of the obturation, 85.6% were considered acceptable, while 65.1% of the obturations had acceptable radiographic homogeneity. The acceptable taper was found in 71.9% of the obturations. Dental students who participated in this study demonstrated a low rate of procedural errors, with 4.7% ledge formation and 1% perforation. A statistically significant difference was found in the quality of root canal obturation (P = <0.001) performed by fourth, fifth, and sixth-year students. Moreover, a significant difference was also observed between maxillary and mandibular teeth (P= 0.032). Conclusion The quality of RCT performed by undergraduate dental students demonstrated that improvements are required. The teaching methods used in the endodontic courses need to be developed and improved to ensure the best possible learning and treatment outcomes.
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Gad MM, Albazroun Z, Aldajani F, Elakel AM, El Zayat M, Akhtar S, Khan SQ, Ali S, Rahoma AM. Repair Bond Strength of Conventionally and Digitally Fabricated Denture Base Resins to Auto-Polymerized Acrylic Resin: Surface Treatment Effects In Vitro. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:9062. [PMID: 36556867 PMCID: PMC9785635 DOI: 10.3390/ma15249062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Denture base fracture is one of the most annoying problems for both prosthodontists and patients. Denture repair is considered to be an appropriate solution rather than fabricating a new denture. Digital denture fabrication is widely spreading nowadays. However, the repair strength of CAD-CAM milled and 3D-printed resins is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of surface treatment on the shear bond strength (SBS) of conventionally and digitally fabricated denture base resins. One l heat-polymerized (Major base20), two milled (IvoCad, AvaDent), and three 3D-printed (ASIGA, NextDent, FormLabs) denture base resins were used to fabricate 10 × 10 × 3.3 acrylic specimens (N = 180, 30/resin, n = 10). Specimens were divided into three groups according to surface treatment; no treatment (control), monomer application (MMA), or sandblasting (SB) surface treatments were performed. Repair resin was bonded to the resin surface followed by thermocycling (5000 cycles). SBS was tested using a universal testing machine where a load was applied at the resin interface (0.5 mm/min). Data were collected and analyzed using ANOVA and a post hoc Tukey test (α = 0.05). SEM was used for failure type and topography of fractured surfaces analysis. The heat-polymerized and CAD-CAM milled groups showed close SBS values without significance (p > 0.05), while the 3D-printed resin groups showed a significant decrease in SBS (p < 0.0001). SBS increased significantly with monomer application (p < 0.0001) except for the ASIGA and NextDent groups, which showed no significant difference compared to the control groups (p > 0.05). All materials with SB surface treatment showed a significant increase in SBS when compared with the controls and MMA application (p < 0.0001). Adhesive failure type was observed in the control groups, which dramatically changed to cohesive or mixed in groups with surface treatment. The SBS of 3D-printed resin was decreased when compared with the conventional and CAD-CAM milled resin. Regardless of the material type, SB and MMA applications increased the SBS of the repaired resin and SB showed high performance.
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- Mohammed M. Gad
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Alaseef N, Albasarah S, Al Abdulghani H, Al-Harbi FA, Gad MM, Akhtar S, Khan SQ, Ateeq IS, Al-Qarni FD. CAD-CAM Fabricated Denture Base Resins: In Vitro Investigation of the Minimum Acceptable Denture Base Thickness. J Prosthodont 2022; 31:799-805. [PMID: 35102627 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the influence of reducing material thickness on flexural properties of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) denture base resins. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four CAD-CAM denture base acrylic resin materials were selected; two were made via the subtractive method (AvaDent and IvoCad) and two were made with the additive method (FormLabs and NextDent). One heat-polymerized denture base material was used as a control. Specimens were fabricated with varying thicknesses (n = 10/group): 3.3 mm, 2.5 mm, 2 mm, or 1.5 mm. Flexural strength was evaluated via a three-point bending test. One- and two-way ANOVA were used for data analysis along with Tukey's post hoc comparison (α = 0.05). RESULTS Reducing the thickness of materials made via the subtractive method did not influence flexural strength up to 2 mm (p > 0.05). However, the difference was significant at a 1.5 mm thickness (p ˂ 0.001). For materials made via the additive method, NextDent specimens had no significant decrease in flexural strength when the thickness was reduced to 2 mm (p = 0.58). FormLabs specimens showed a significant decrease (p ˂ 0.001), although the values of flexural strength were clinically acceptable. During testing, specimens manufactured via the additive method at a 1.5 mm thickness bent without fracturing and were therefore excluded. All materials showed a reduction in elastic modulus as the thickness decreased (p ˂ 0.001). CONCLUSION Heat-polymerized, AvaDent, and IvoCad materials may be used for denture base fabrication at a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm. FormLabs and NextDent may be fabricated at a 2 mm minimum thickness, with clinically acceptable flexural properties.
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- Nawarah Alaseef
- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Gad MM, Abu-Rashid K, Alkhaldi A, Alshehri O, Khan SQ. Evaluation of the effectiveness of bioactive glass fillers against Candida albicans adhesion to PMMA denture base materials: An in vitro study. Saudi Dent J 2022; 34:730-737. [PMID: 36570574 PMCID: PMC9767839 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2022.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Dentures with antimicrobial properties are desirable for preventing Candida albicans adhesion. This study was to assess the effectiveness of bioactive glass (BAG) on C. albicans adhesion, surface roughness, and hardness of denture base materials. Methods Heat-polymerized (HP) and autopolymerized (AP) acrylic resins were used to fabricate 240 disk specimens (120/material, 60/C. albicans, 60/surface roughness and hardness). Specimens were divided into five groups (n = 10) based on the BAG concentration: 0.5, 1.5, 3, 5, and 7.5 wt% of the acrylic powder, with a control group comprised of unmodified specimens. Direct culture method was used to assess C. albicans adhesion. A profilometer and Vickers hardness test were used to measure surface roughness and hardness respectively. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc Tukey's test were used for data analysis (α = 0.05). Results BAG addition significantly decreased the C. albicans count when compared with the control group (P < 0.001) for both HP and AP. Regarding surface roughness, there was no change in the HP acrylic resins (P > 0.05), while the AP acrylic resins exhibited significantly higher surface roughness with BAG addition (P < 0.001). The hardness of the HP and AP acrylic resins were significantly higher with the addition of BAG (P < 0.001). Conclusions The addition of BAG to HP and AP acrylic resins effectively decreases C. albicans adhesion. The roughness of AP acrylic resins increases with the addition of BAG, while the hardness of both HP and AP acrylic resins increase with the addition of BAG.
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- Mohammed M. Gad
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia,Corresponding author at: College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia. Phone number: 00966592502080.
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Khattar A, Alsaif MH, Alghafli JA, Alshaikh AA, Alsalem AM, Almindil IA, Alsalman AM, Alboori AJ, Al-Ajwad AM, Almuhanna HM, Khan SQ, AlRumaih HS, Gad MM. Influence of ZrO 2 Nanoparticle Addition on the Optical Properties of Denture Base Materials Fabricated Using Additive Technologies. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:4190. [PMID: 36500813 PMCID: PMC9738665 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This study investigated the translucency of 3D-printed denture base resins modified with zirconium dioxide nanoparticles (ZrO2NPs) under thermal cycling. A total of 110 specimens were fabricated and divided into 3 groups according to the materials, i.e., heat-polymerized resin, and 3D-printed resins (NextDent, and ASIGA). The 3D-printed resins were modified with 0, 0.5, 1, 3, and 5 wt.% of ZrO2NPs. All the specimens were subjected to 5000 thermal cycles. The translucency was measured using a spectrophotometer. The results showed that the heat-polymerized resin had considerably higher translucency than the 3D-printed resins. Compared to the unmodified group, the translucency decreased significantly after adding 5% ZrO2NPs to NextDent and 3% ZrO2NPs to ASIGA resins. The highest translucency was achieved for NextDent by adding 0.5% ZrO2NPs and for ASIGA without any ZrO2NPs. It was found that the average concentration level in ASIGA was significantly higher than that in NextDent. These findings revealed that 3D-printed resins have lower translucency than heat-polymerized acrylic resin, and adding ZrO2NPs at low concentrations did not affect the translucency of the 3D-printed resins. Therefore, in terms of translucency, 3D-printed nanocomposite denture base resins could be considered for clinical applications when ZrO2NPs are added at low concentrations.
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- Abdulrahman Khattar
- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Thobity AM, Alkhaltham N, Aldhafiri R, Almasoud NN, Al-Harbi FA, Khan SQ, Gad MM. Effect of Occlusal Splint Therapy on Condylar Movements Recorded Using an Electronic Pantograph: A Prospective Clinical Study. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2022; 12:532-539. [PMID: 36532322 PMCID: PMC9753922 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_96_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVE The effect of occlusal splint therapy on the muscle activity has been addressed in the literature. However, its effect on condylar movements in subjects with normal and abnormal occlusions has not yet been investigated. This prospective clinical study addressed the effect of occlusal splint therapy on condylar movements in subjects with normal and abnormal occlusions using an electronic pantograph. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two groups of subjects were included in this study. The first group included subjects with normal occlusion, whereas the subjects in the other group were diagnosed with abnormal occlusion. The occlusal splint was fabricated, adjusted clinically, and delivered for each subject. Condylar movements were recorded using a Cadiax Compact II electronic pantograph at baseline, 2-, 4-, and 6-month follow-up periods to assess sagittal condylar inclination (SCI), immediate mandibular lateral translation (IMLT), and progressive mandibular lateral translation (PMLT). The t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and two-way ANOVA were used to compare the parameters between the groups and to assess the time effect on these parameters (α = 0.05). RESULTS Twenty subjects were recruited for this study (n = 10). Among them, 12 were women and eight were men, with a mean age of 34 years. In each group, insignificant differences were reported for each tested parameter at baseline and during the follow-up periods (P > 0.05). However, when comparing the two groups, the only significant difference was found in the SCI during the 6-month follow-up period (P = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS Occlusal splints had an insignificant effect on the parameters SCI, IMLT, and PMLT up to 6 months of follow-up for subjects with normal or abnormal occlusion. SCI increased substantially in normal occlusion subjects compared with abnormal occlusion subjects during the 6-month follow-up period.
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- Ahmad M Al-Thobity
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,Address for correspondence: Dr. Ahmad M. Al-Thobity, Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia. E-mail:
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Murad S, Khan K, Abdulelah Z, Leung J, Hsu YK, Shahid F, Ludman PF, Khan SQ. The 11-year outcome of PCI for treatment of left main stem disease. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Left Main Stem Disease (LMS) has historically been treated with coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). However, not all patents with LMS are candidates for CABG due to co-morbidities. There is limited long-term follow-up of patients undergoing PCI in the real world. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the long-term mortality following LMS PCI.
Methods
We conducted a retrospective study of patients who had undergone PCI for LMS disease at our hospital over a 11-year period between July 2010-July 2021. Data was collected from electronic medical records and analyzed using Kaplain-Meier survival analysis. Follow-up was obtained through linkage with the Office of National Statistics.
Results
498 patients underwent LMS PCI (5.1% of the total PCI cases). The overall survival rate was 70%. Median survival following PCI was 1,196 days (IQR = 1,796). The mean age of the patients was 70.7 years; 70.5% were males. 70.9% of patients underwent PCI for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), and 15.3% had STEMI. 33.7% of patients had a history of diabetes, 8% had stroke, 8.2% had COPD, and 8.8% had PVD. 51 patients went into cardiogenic shock, and 25 died prior to discharge.
Survival of the ACS group was significantly lower than the stable group (67% vs 77%, p<0.01); the STEMI group did not significantly differ from rest of the ACS group (62% vs 66%, p=0.87). Survival in those <60 years of age was significantly higher than in those >60 years (80% vs 68%; p<0.01). The presence of one or more co-morbidities was associated with higher survival compared to zero co-morbidities (74% vs 65%, p<0.01). Patients with a history of diabetes had a significantly lower survival rate than those without diabetes (63% vs 73%, p<0.01). Patients with an LV ejection fraction ≤35% had a significantly lower survival than those with an ejection fraction >35% (22% vs 29%, p<0.01); only 259 patients had data on LV function. Patients who developed cardiogenic shock had a significantly lower survival rate than those who did not develop shock (38% vs 70%; p<0.01). When these patients were excluded from the data set, the overall survival rate increased from 70% to 74%. Lastly, a multinomial analysis showed that the only independent predictors of mortality were age (p<0.01) and cardiogenic shock (p<0.01).
Conclusion
Our results show that the real world 10-year mortality rate following LMS PCI is influenced by multiple factors including age, shock, and LV function. The high mortality rate was potentially due to the significant number of acute cases (70.1%) in non-operable patients. While factors such as age and past medical history are considered in the decision-making process regarding CABG vs PCI, we saw that specific subgroups within these factors may have decreased the effectiveness of PCI as a treatment for LMS disease, suggesting that deeper analysis into these risk factors is required when deciding between CABG and PCI for LMS disease management.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- S Murad
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham , Birmingham , United Kingdom
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham , Birmingham , United Kingdom
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- King hussein medical center , Amman , Jordan
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences , Birmingham , United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences , Birmingham , United Kingdom
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham , Birmingham , United Kingdom
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham , Birmingham , United Kingdom
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham , Birmingham , United Kingdom
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Al-Dulaijan YA, Alsulaimi L, Alotaibi R, Alboainain A, Alalawi H, Alshehri S, Khan SQ, Alsaloum M, AlRumaih HS, Alhumaidan AA, Gad MM. Comparative Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Hardness of 3D Printed Resins. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15196822. [PMID: 36234163 PMCID: PMC9571863 DOI: 10.3390/ma15196822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The effect of printing parameters on the surface characteristics of three-dimensional (3D)-printed denture base resins (DBRs) is neglected. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of printing orientation and post-curing time on the surface roughness and hardness. One conventional heat-polymerized (HP) resin and two 3D-printing resins (NextDent (ND) and ASIGA (AS)) were used to fabricate a total of 250-disc (10 × 2.5 mm) specimens. ND and AS specimens were printed with different orientations (0-, 45-, and 90-degree) and each orientation group was subjected to four post-curing times (30, 60, 90, 120 min). Printed specimens were thermo-cycled (10,000 cycles) followed by the measuring of surface roughness (Profilometer (Ra)) and hardness (a Vickers hardness (VH)). ANOVA and post hoc tests were used for data analysis (α = 0.05) at significant levels. AS and ND showed no significant changes in Ra when compared with HP (p ˃ 0.05), except the 45-degree orientation (AS/90 min and AS/120 min) significantly increased surface roughness (p ˂ 0.001). There was no significant difference in Ra with different orientations and post-curing time for both materials AS and ND (p ˃ 0.05). Compared with HP, 3D-printed DBRs showed low VH values (p ˂ 0.001). For AS, 90-degree orientation showed a significant decrease in VH at 60, 90, and 120 min when compared with 0- and 45-degree orientation (p ˂ 0.001), while ND showed no significant difference in VH with different printing orientations (p ˃ 0.05). The VH of AS and ND improved when increasing post-curing time to 120 min (p ˂ 0.001), and the printing orientations and post-curing time did not affect the Ra of 3D-printed DBRs.
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- Yousif A. Al-Dulaijan
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Fellowship of Pediatric Dentistry Program, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 3183, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, P.O. Box 3183, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Dulaijan YA, Alsulaimi L, Alotaibi R, Alboainain A, Akhtar S, Khan SQ, Al-Ghamdi M, Gad MM. Effect of printing orientation and post-curing time on the flexural strength of 3D-printed resins. J Prosthodont 2022; 32:45-52. [PMID: 35902078 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of printing orientation combined with different post-curing times on the flexural strength of 3D-printed resins. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 480 rectangular specimens with the dimensions of 64×10×3.3 mm were designed and fabricated from two 3D printed acrylic resins and one heat-polymerized resin (HP). 3D-printed groups were divided into 3 groups according to printing orientations (0-, 45-, 90-degree); each group was subdivided into 4 groups according to post-curing time (30, 60, 90, 120 min.). All specimens were subjected to thermal cycling (10,000 cycles) before testing flexural strength. Fractured surfaces were examined under scanning electron microscope (SEM). ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test were used for data analysis (α = 0.05). RESULTS The result of this study showed that the highest flexural strength values of 3D-printed resin (NextDent, and ASIGA) were in 0-degree groups. Also, the flexural strength values increased when post-curing time was increased regardless of the printing orientation and the highest flexural strength was recorded at 120 min post-curing time in all orientations. SEM analysis showed rougher surface with irregular lamellae which represented a ductile fracture confirming that high energy is required for crack propagation and these features markedly increased as post-curing time increased. CONCLUSION The results showed that the 0-degree orientation groups showed higher flexural strength compared to other groups. Similarly, with increased post-curing time, the flexural strength increased. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Yousif A Al-Dulaijan
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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Alshaikh AA, Khattar A, Almindil IA, Alsaif MH, Akhtar S, Khan SQ, Gad MM. 3D-Printed Nanocomposite Denture-Base Resins: Effect of ZrO 2 Nanoparticles on the Mechanical and Surface Properties In Vitro. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:nano12142451. [PMID: 35889675 PMCID: PMC9315924 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Due to the low mechanical performances of 3D-printed denture base resins, ZrO2 nanoparticles (ZrO2NPs) were incorporated into different 3D-printed resins and their effects on the flexure strength, elastic modulus, impact strength, hardness, and surface roughness were evaluated. A total of 286 specimens were fabricated in dimensions per respective test and divided according to materials into three groups: heat-polymerized as a control group and two 3D-printed resins (NextDent and ASIGA) which were modified with 0.5 wt.%, 1 wt.%, 3 wt.%, and 5 wt.% ZrO2NPs. The flexure strength and elastic modulus, impact strength, hardness, and surface roughness (µm) were measured using the three-point bending test, Charpy’s impact test, Vickers hardness test, and a profilometer, respectively. The data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey’s post hoc test (α = 0.05). The results showed that, in comparison to heat-polymerized resin, the unmodified 3D-printed resins showed a significant decrease in all tested properties (p < 0.001) except surface roughness (p = 0.11). In between 3D-printed resins, the addition of ZrO2NPs to 3D-printed resins showed a significant increase in flexure strength, impact strength, and hardness (p < 0.05) while showing no significant differences in surface roughness and elastic modulus (p > 0.05). Our study demonstrated that the unmodified 3D-printed resins showed inferior mechanical behavior when compared with heat-polymerized acrylic resin while the addition of ZrO2NPs improved the properties of 3D-printed resins. Therefore, the introduced 3D-printable nanocomposite denture-base resins are suitable for clinical use.
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- Ali A. Alshaikh
- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (A.K.); (I.A.A.); (M.H.A.)
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (A.K.); (I.A.A.); (M.H.A.)
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (A.K.); (I.A.A.); (M.H.A.)
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (A.K.); (I.A.A.); (M.H.A.)
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.A.); (M.M.G.); Tel.: +966-592502080 (M.M.G.)
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.A.); (M.M.G.); Tel.: +966-592502080 (M.M.G.)
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AlQahtani GM, AlSuhail HS, Alqater NK, AlTaisan SA, Akhtar S, Khan SQ, Gad MM. Polymethylmethacrylate denture base layering as a new approach for the addition of antifungal agents. J Prosthodont 2022; 32:298-308. [PMID: 35801581 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To introduce a new technique, denture base layering, for the addition of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) to polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and to investigate the effects of the layering technique on Candida albicans (C. albicans) adhesion and on surface roughness, hardness, translucency, and flexural strength. MATERIALS & METHODS In total, 210 heat-polymerized acrylic resin specimens were prepared as discs (15 × 2 mm) for testing C. albicans adhesion (n = 70) and surface roughness, hardness, and translucency (n = 70); and as acrylic plates (65 × 10 × 2.5 mm) for testing flexural strength (n = 70). Specimens were divided into 4 groups: control (n = 30), one-layer (n = 60), double-layer (n = 60), and dotted-layer (n = 60) according to the packing and layering technique. Each group was divided according to the concentration of TiO2 NPs 1% and 2.5% (n = 10). The control group comprised one layer of unmodified resin. The one-layer group comprised one layer of a mixture of PMMA/TiO2 NPs packed conventionally. The double-layer group consisted of two different layers packed in two steps, as follows: unmodified resin first, followed by a continuous thin layer of the PMMA/TiO2 NPs mixture. Similarly, the dotted-layer group consisted of two different layers packed in two steps, as follows: unmodified resin first, followed by a thin layer of the PMMA/TiO2 NPs. However, the second mixture was added in a dotted manner. The direct culture method for C. albicans adhesion before and after ultraviolet light activation, and surface roughness, hardness, translucency, and flexural strength were measured. An analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc test were used for data analysis (α = 0.05). RESULTS The addition of TiO2 NPs reduced C. albicans adhesion (P ˂.001). However, no significant difference was found between both concentrations within the same group before and after ultraviolet light activation (P >0.05), except in the 1% dotted-layer (P = .022). Surface roughness and hardness were not affected by the additions of different concentrations of TiO2 NPs (P = .905) and (P = .059), respectively. Translucency was significantly reduced in all the groups (P ˂.001) except in the 1% dotted-layer (P = .332). Flexural strength decreased as the TiO2 NPs concentration increased, with the greatest reduction in strength observed in the one-layer group (P ˂.001). CONCLUSIONS The double and dotted layering techniques were effective in reducing C. albicans adhesion, without affecting surface roughness, hardness, or flexural strength. However, translucency was reduced in all the groups, except the 1% dotted-layer group. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Ghaida M AlQahtani
- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Fouda SM, Gad MM, Abualsaud R, Ellakany P, AlRumaih HS, Khan SQ, Akhtar S, Al-Qarni FD, Al-Harbi FA. Flexural Properties and Hardness of CAD-CAM Denture Base Materials. J Prosthodont 2022; 32:318-324. [PMID: 35567362 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare flexural strength, elastic modulus, and surface hardness of CAD-CAM milled, 3D-printed, and heat-polymerized denture base resins. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 120 specimens were fabricated from heat-polymerized acrylic resin (HP), milled resin (Avadent and IvoCad), and 3D-printed resin (ASIGA, FormLabs, and NextDent). The specimens were divided into 6 groups according to the type of denture base material n = 20/material, (10/flexural properties and 10/hardness). Flexural strength and elastic modulus of the specimens were evaluated by 3-point bending test and surface hardness by Vickers hardness test. To test flexural properties, the specimens were fabricated according to ISO 20795-1:2013 standards (64×10×3.3 ±0.2 mm). The dimensions for hardness test were 15×10×2.5 ±0.2 mm. Scanning electron microscope was used to evaluate the surface morphology of the fractured specimens. The means and standard deviations were calculated, followed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc test (α = 0.05). RESULTS Milled resins showed significantly higher values for flexural strength, elastic modulus, and surface hardness, followed by HP then 3D-printed resins (P<0.001). In between milled groups, flexural strength of AvaDent was significantly higher than IvoCad (P<0.001), while elastic modulus and hardness didn't show significant difference. In between 3D-printed resins, ASIGA showed the highest flexural strength and elastic modulus, insignificantly with FormLabs (P = 0.595) and significantly with NextDent (P = 0.008). ASIGA also showed significantly the highest hardness among the 3D-printed groups. No significant difference was found between FormLabs and NextDent flexural strength (P = 0.357), elastic modulus (P = 1.00) and surface hardness (P = 0.987). CONCLUSION CAD-CAM milled resins had greater flexural properties and hardness compared to heat-polymerized acrylic resin and 3D-printed resins. Although 3D-printed samples showed the lowest values of tested properties, the flexural strength and modulus were above the clinically acceptable values. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Shaimaa M Fouda
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Gad MM, Alshehri SZ, Alhamid SA, Albarrak A, Khan SQ, Alshahrani FA, Alqarawi FK. Water Sorption, Solubility, and Translucency of 3D-Printed Denture Base Resins. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10030042. [PMID: 35323244 PMCID: PMC8947006 DOI: 10.3390/dj10030042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the water sorption, solubility, and translucency of 3D-printed denture base resins (NextDent, FormLabs, and Asiga), compare them to heat-polymerized acrylic denture base resins, and assess their performance under the effects of thermal cycling. A total of 80 acrylic disc specimens were used in the current study, categorized into four groups (n = 10); in one group, the samples were fabricated conventionally with a heat-polymerizing process (control), while the other three groups were fabricated digitally from different 3D-printed reins (NextDent, FormLabs, and Asiga). Specimens were fabricated according to the manufacturers’ recommendations and immersed in distilled water for 48 h at 37 °C. Data on water sorption, solubility, and translucency measurements (T1) were obtained. All the specimens were subjected to 5000 thermal cycles, and then the measures were repeated using the same method (T2). Data analysis was attained via ANOVA and the post hoc Tukey test (α = 0.05). The type of resin significantly affected the values of water sorption, solubility, and translucency (p < 0.001). The water sorption of 3D-printed resins was increased significantly in comparison to control with or without a thermal cycling effect. In terms of solubility, a significant increase in 3D-printed resins before thermocycling was observed; however, after thermocycling, Asiga had a significantly low value compared to the other groups (p < 0.001). Thermal cycling increased the water sorption and solubility of all tested materials. In comparison to control, the translucency of the 3D-printed resins was significantly decreased (p < 0.001). The translucency was significantly decreased per material in terms of the thermal cycling effect (before and after). NextDent showed significantly low translucency values (p < 0.001) compared to the other groups. All 3D-printed resin groups had higher water sorption and solubility and lower translucency values in comparison to the heat-polymerized resin group. Regardless of resin types, thermal cycling adversely affected all tested properties.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohammed M. Gad
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.A.); (F.K.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-592502080
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (S.Z.A.); (S.A.A.); (A.A.)
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (S.Z.A.); (S.A.A.); (A.A.)
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (S.Z.A.); (S.A.A.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.A.); (F.K.A.)
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.A.); (F.K.A.)
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Fouda SM, Gad MM, Ellakany P, Al Ghamdi MA, Khan SQ, Akhtar S, Al Eraky DM, Al-Harbi FA. Effect of Low Nanodiamond Concentrations and Polymerization Techniques on Physical Properties and Antifungal Activities of Denture Base Resin. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13244331. [PMID: 34960883 PMCID: PMC8708888 DOI: 10.3390/polym13244331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background: Denture base resin has some drawbacks. This study investigated the impact of nanodiamonds (ND) and autoclave polymerization on the surface characteristics, translucency, and Candida albicans adherence in polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base resin after thermocycling. Methods: Heat-polymerized PMMA discs (15 × 2 mm) with a total sample size n = 160 were studied. Specimens were categorized into two main groups (N = 80): conventional water-bath-polymerized PMMA (CP/PMMA) and autoclave-polymerized PMMA (AP/PMMA). Each group was subdivided according to the ND concentration into four groups (n = 20): unmodified PMMA as a control, and 0.1%, 0.25%, and 0.5% ND–PMMA. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to inspect the morphology of the ND and the ND–PMMA mixtures before heat polymerization. The specimens were exposed to thermal cycling (5000 cycles at 5 and 55 °C), then surface roughness was measured with a non-contact optical interferometric profilometer, contact angle with an automated goniometer, and translucency using a spectrophotometer. Colony-forming units (CFU) were used to determine the adherence of Candida albicans cells to the specimens. ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests for pairwise comparison were utilized for the statistical analysis (α = 0.05). Results: Surface roughness was significantly reduced with ND addition to CP/PMMA (p ˂ 0.001), while the reduction was not statistically significant in AP/PMMA (p = 0.831). The addition of ND significantly reduced the contact angle, translucency, and Candida albicans count of CP/PMMA and AP/PMMA (p ˂ 0.001). The incorporation of ND in conjunction with autoclave polymerization of PMMA showed significant reduction in all tested properties (surface roughness, contact angle and Candida albicans adherence) except translucency (p = 0.726). Conclusions: ND addition to PMMA and autoclave polymerization improved the surface properties with respect to antifungal activities, while the translucency was adversely affected.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shaimaa M. Fouda
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.G.); (P.E.); (M.A.A.G.); (F.A.A.-H.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.G.); (P.E.); (M.A.A.G.); (F.A.A.-H.)
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.G.); (P.E.); (M.A.A.G.); (F.A.A.-H.)
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.G.); (P.E.); (M.A.A.G.); (F.A.A.-H.)
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.G.); (P.E.); (M.A.A.G.); (F.A.A.-H.)
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Albasarah S, Al Abdulghani H, Alaseef N, Al-Qarni FD, Akhtar S, Khan SQ, Ateeq IS, Gad MM. Impact of ZrO 2 nanoparticles addition on flexural properties of denture base resin with different thickness. J Adv Prosthodont 2021; 13:226-236. [PMID: 34504674 PMCID: PMC8410302 DOI: 10.4047/jap.2021.13.4.226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the effect of incorporating zirconium oxide nanoparticles (nano-ZrO2) in polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) denture base resin on flexural properties at different material thicknesses. MATERIALS AND METHODS Heat polymerized acrylic resin specimens (N = 120) were fabricated and divided into 4 groups according to denture base thickness (2.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.0 mm). Each group was subdivided into 3 subgroups (n = 10) according to nano-ZrO2 concentration (0%, 2.5%, and 5%). Flexural strength and elastic modulus were evaluated using a three-point bending test. One-way ANOVA, Tukey's post hoc, and two-way ANOVA were used for data analysis (α = .05). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used for fracture surface analysis and nanoparticles distributions. RESULTS Groups with 0% nano-ZrO2 showed no significant difference in the flexural strength as thickness decreased (P = .153). The addition of nano-zirconia significantly increased the flexural strength (P < .001). The highest value was with 5% nano-ZrO2 and 2 mm-thickness (125.4 ± 18.3 MPa), followed by 5% nano-ZrO2 and 1.5 mm-thickness (110.3 ± 8.5 MPa). Moreover, the effect of various concentration levels on elastic modulus was statistically significant for 2 mm thickness (P = .001), but the combined effect of thickness and concentration on elastic modulus was insignificant (P = .10). CONCLUSION Reinforcement of denture base material with nano-ZrO2 significantly increased flexural strength and modulus of elasticity. Reducing material thickness did not decrease flexural strength when nano-ZrO2 was incorporated. In clinical practice, when low thickness of denture base material is indicated, PMMA/nano-ZrO2 could be used with minimum acceptable thickness of 1.5 mm.
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- Sara Albasarah
- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Biomedical Engineering department, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Alzayyat ST, Almutiri GA, Aljandan JK, Algarzai RM, Khan SQ, Akhtar S, Ateeq IS, Gad MM. Effects of SiO2 Incorporation on the Flexural Properties of a Denture Base Resin: An In Vitro Study. Eur J Dent 2021; 16:188-194. [PMID: 34428839 PMCID: PMC8890923 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1732806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the addition of low-silicon dioxide nanoparticles (nano-SiO
2
) on the flexural strength and elastic modulus of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base material.
Materials and Methods
A total of 50 rectangular acrylic specimens (65 × 10 × 2.5 mm
3
) were fabricated from heat-polymerized acrylic resin. In accordance with the amount of nano-SiO
2
, specimens were divided into the following five groups (
n
= 10 per group): a control group with no added SiO
2
, and four test groups modified with 0.05, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 wt% nano-SiO
2
of acrylic powder. Flexural strength and elastic modulus were measured by using a 3-point bending test with a universal testing machine. A scanning electron microscope was used for fracture surface analyses. Data analyses were conducted through analysis of variance and Tukey’s post hoc test (α = 0.05).
Results
Compared with the control group, flexural strength and modulus of elasticity tended to significantly increase (
p
˂ 0.001) with the incorporation of nano-SiO
2
. In between the reinforced groups, the flexural strength significantly decreased (
p
˂ 0.001) as the concentrations increased from 0.25 to 1.0%, with the 1.0% group showing the lowest value. Furthermore, the elastic modulus significantly increased (
p
˂ 0.001) at 0.05% followed by 1.0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, and least in control group.
Conclusion
A low nano-SiO
2
addition increased the flexural strength and elastic modulus of a PMMA denture base resin.
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- Sara T Alzayyat
- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Biomedical Engineering department, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Gad MM, Fouda SM, Abualsaud R, Alshahrani FA, Al-Thobity AM, Khan SQ, Akhtar S, Ateeq IS, Helal MA, Al-Harbi FA. Strength and Surface Properties of a 3D-Printed Denture Base Polymer. J Prosthodont 2021; 31:412-418. [PMID: 34347351 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This in vitro study evaluated the flexural strength, impact strength, hardness, and surface roughness of 3D-printed denture base resin subjected to thermal cycling treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS According to ISO 20795-1:2013 standards, 120 acrylic resin specimens (40/flexural strength test, 40/impact strength, and 40/surface roughness and hardness test, n = 10) were fabricated and distributed into two groups: heat-polymerized; (Major.Base.20) as control and 3D-printed (NextDent) as experimental group. Half of the specimens of each group were subjected to 10,000 thermal cycles of 5 to 55°C simulating 1 year of clinical use. Flexural strength (MPa), impact strength (KJ/m2 ), hardness (VHN), and surface roughness (μm) were measured using universal testing machine, Charpy's impact tester, Vickers hardness tester, and profilometer, respectively. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey honestly significant difference (HSD) test (α = 0.05). RESULTS The values of flexural strength (MPa) were 86.63 ± 1.0 and 69.15 ± 0.88; impact strength (KJ/m2 )-6.32 ± 0.50 and 2.44 ± 0.31; hardness (VHN)-41.63 ± 2.03 and 34.62 ± 2.1; and surface roughness (μm)-0.18 ± 0.01 and 0.12 ± 0.02 for heat-polymerized and 3D-printed denture base materials, respectively. Significant differences in all tested properties were recorded between heat-polymerized and 3D-printed denture base materials (P < 0.001). Thermal cycling significantly lowered the flexural strength (63.93 ± 1.54 MPa), impact strength (2.40 ± 0.35 KJ/m2 ), and hardness (30.17 ± 1.38 VHN) of 3D-printed resin in comparison to thermal cycled heat-polymerized resin, but surface roughness showed non-significant difference (p = 0.262). CONCLUSION 3D-printed resin had inferior flexural strength, impact strength, and hardness values than heat-polymerized resin, but showed superior surface roughness. Temperature changes (thermal cycling) significantly reduced the hardness and flexural strength and increased surface roughness, but did not affect the impact strength.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohammed M Gad
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Biomedical Engineering department, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Hamid SK, AlDubayan AH, Alghamdi LA, Akhtar S, Khan SQ, Ateeq IS, Gad MM. Mechanical, Surface, and Optical Properties of PMMA Denture Base Material Modified with Azadirachta indica as an Antifungal Agent. J Contemp Dent Pract 2021; 22:655-664. [PMID: 34393123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE The present study assessed the influence of Azadirachta indica (AI) powder on the mechanical, surface, and optical properties of heat-polymerized polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base material. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 300 heat-polymerized PMMA acrylic resin specimens were fabricated with dimensions of 65 × 10 × 3.3 ± 0.01 mm for flexural strength, 50 × 6 × 4 ± 0.01 mm for impact strength testing, and 15 × 2 ± 0.01 mm for surface roughness, hardness, and translucency testing. The specimens were distributed into six groups (n = 10) based on AI powder concentration: An unmodified control group and AI powder-modified groups with 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5 wt% of acrylic resin powder. Universal testing machine was used to measure flexural strength and Charpy's impact tester for impact strength. Surface roughness, hardness, and translucency were assessed using a profilometer, Vicker hardness tester, and spectrophotometer, respectively. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and posthoc Scheffe's test were utilized; p ≤ 0.05 was considered a statistically significant difference. RESULTS ANOVA showed no significant differences in terms of impact strength (p = 0.175) and surface roughness (p = 0.371), while significant differences were detected in terms of flexural strength, hardness, and translucency (p = 0.001). According to post hoc Scheffe's test, there was a significant decrease in flexural strength for AI groups (p < 0.001) except 0.5% AI group (p = 0.66), while impact strength had no significant difference between AI groups (p = 0.175). Hardness had an insignificant difference between control and modified groups (p>0.05), with exception of 2.5% AI group (p = 0.001). For translucency, a significant difference was found between control and all modified groups (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Incorporating AI powder into heat-polymerized denture base material did not significantly alter impact strength, surface roughness, or hardness, except at 2.5% AI concentration, where hardness decreased. On the contrary, flexural strength and translucency were significantly affected. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE This study contributes to establishing a new approach for denture stomatitis disease treatment and prevention with the lowest adverse effect on denture properties.
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- Shorouq K Hamid
- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Phone: +966592502080, e-mail:
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Gad MM, Al-Sunni M, Al-Shayeb A, Al-Namsy R, Al-Naser Z, Q Khan S. The in-vitro effects of white henna addition on the Candida albicans adhesion and physical properties of denture base resin. Eur Oral Res 2021; 55:86-93. [PMID: 34250475 PMCID: PMC8244940 DOI: 10.26650/eor.20210033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Purpose: This in-vitro study evaluated and compared the effect of white henna (WH) and
natural henna (NH) addition on Candida albicans adhesion and physical properties
of the denture base material. Materials and methods: A total of 243 acrylic resin specimens (9 per group) were divided as follows:
81 for flexural strength, 81 for Candida albicans adherence test, and 81 for
surface roughness, translucency, and hardness. Heat-polymerized acrylic
resin specimens were prepared by adding 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 wt% of WH or NH.
Candida albicans adhesion was determined using direct culture and slide count
methods. Flexural strength, surface roughness, hardness, and translucency were
measured using the three-point bending test, profilometer, Vickers hardness test,
and spectrophotometer, respectively. ANOVA and post hoc Tukey’s tests were
performed for data analysis. Results: Addition of 0.5% WH, 1% WH, and 0.5% NH to denture base resin significantly
decreased Candida albicans adhesion (p<0.05). WH and NH significantly decreased
the flexural strength and translucency, except 0.5% WH, and significantly increased
surface roughness, except 0.5% WH and 0.5% NH. WH addition showed nonsignificant differences in the hardness, while NH addition significantly decreased
hardness (p<0.05). Conclusion: Addition of WH and NH decreased C. albicans adhesion to PMMA denture base resin.
However, flexural strength, translucency, and surface roughness were adversely
affected, particularly at higher concentrations. Hardness was reduced with NH only.
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- Mohammed M Gad
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam,Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam,Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam,Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam,Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
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Hussain S, Osman S, Osheiba M, Choy CH, Mortimer N, Ludman P, Townend J, Nadir A, Doshi S, George S, Zaphiriou A, Khan SQ. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on time to angiography and outcomes in patients presenting with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. European Heart Journal. Acute Cardiovascular Care 2021. [PMCID: PMC8135338 DOI: 10.1093/ehjacc/zuab020.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on healthcare service delivery. Acute cardiovascular care however remains a priority despite the pandemic. Patients presenting with non-ST elevation MI (NSTEMI) have been poorly characterised during the pandemic. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of patients diagnosed with NSTEMI during the peak of the pandemic between April-May 2020 at our tertiary centre in the UK. Data was collected from electronic patient clinical records including time from admission to angiography, length of stay, mortality, prescription of secondary prevention pharmacotherapy and referral to cardiac rehabilitation. We compared this data to the same time period in 2019. Results As can be seen from Table 1, in 2020, the mean age, median time to angiography and length of stay were all significantly lower than the control period of 2019. Prescription of secondary prevention medication (Aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitor, Beta-blocker, Statin and ACEi/ARB) and referral to cardiac rehabilitation also improved in 2020, however neither was statistically significant. During the 2020 period, 1 patient died due to late presentation NSTEMI and multi-organ failure. There were 3 deaths in 2019: complications following coronary bypass surgery, upper GI bleed and a subarachnoid haemorrhage. Conclusion Our results show that the mean age of the patients presenting with NSTEMI during the peak of Covid-19 pandemic was younger suggesting that elderly patients failed to present. Compared to 2019, there was significant improvement in patient treatment times with a significantly shorter stay in hospital, probably as a result of the reduction in elective activity allowing un-restrained access to the catheter labs. We also saw improvement in prescription for secondary prevention and referral to cardiac rehabilitation services during this time suggesting that there may have been improved focus on these aspects of care again.
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Age (years) | 71.2 ± 12.2 | 65.0 ± 12.1 | p < 0.01 | Number of NSTEMI patients | 56 | 59 | p = NS | Number of NSTEMI patients undergoing angiography | 50 | 53 | p = NS | Median time to angiography (hours) | 68.6 | 14 | p < 0.01 | Median length of stay (days) | 5 (IQR 2:8) | 2 (IQR 1:4) | p < 0.01 | Referral to cardiac rehabilitation | 77.4% | 84.5% | p = NS | Prescription of secondary prevention medication | 69.8% | 72.4% | p = NS |
Table 1- Comparison of NSTEMI patients in 2019 and 2020 Abstract Figure. Box and whisker plot for hospital stay ![]()
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- S Hussain
- University of Birmingham, Medical School, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University of Birmingham, Medical School, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Department of Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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Gad MM, Abualsaud R, Alqarawi FK, Emam ANM, Khan SQ, Akhtar S, Mahrous AA, Al-Harbi FA. Translucency of nanoparticle-reinforced PMMA denture base material: An in-vitro comparative study. Dent Mater J 2021; 40:972-978. [PMID: 33883327 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2020-296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the translucency of denture base acrylic resin reinforced with zirconium dioxide (ZrO2NPs), silicon dioxide (SiO2NPs), and diamond (DNPs) nanoparticles. A total of 130 heat-polymerized acrylic discs (15×2.5 mm) were fabricated conventionally and divided into control and experimental groups according to nanoparticle type and concentration (0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2.5 wt%). Unmodified acrylic resin specimens served as control. All specimens were thermocycled (5,000 cycles). Translucency was measured using a spectrophotometer. ANOVA and post-hoc Turkeys' test were used for data analysis at α=0.05. The translucency of modified PMMA was significantly lower than control (p<0.05) except 0.5% ZrO2NPs and SiO2NPs (p>0.05) which exhibited the highest translucency values among modified groups. As the NPs concentration increased, the translucency decreased and the lowest value was seen with 2.5% DNPs (1.18±0.10). The addition of ZrO2NPs, SiO2NPs, and DNPs into denture base resin decreased the translucency.
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- Mohammed M Gad
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University
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- Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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Alzayyat ST, Almutiri GA, Aljandan JK, Algarzai RM, Khan SQ, Akhtar S, Matin A, Gad MM. Antifungal Efficacy and Physical Properties of Poly(methylmethacrylate) Denture Base Material Reinforced with SiO 2 Nanoparticles. J Prosthodont 2020; 30:500-508. [PMID: 33020964 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of the addition of low concentration of silicon-dioxide nanoparticles (nano-SiO2 ) to poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) denture base material on Candida albicans adhesion, surface roughness, contact angle, hardness, and translucency. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 150 acrylic disks were fabricated from heat-polymerized acrylic resin and specimens were divided into 3 groups of 50 per test. They were further subdivided into 5 subgroups (n = 10) according to the concentration of nano-SiO2 : control (no addition) and four tested groups modified with 0.05, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 wt% nano-SiO2 of acrylic powder. Slide count and direct culture methods were used to measure C. albicans count (CFU/mL). The surface roughness values (Ra ; μm) were determined using a profilometer. The contact angle (o ) measurement was performed by a goniometer using the sessile drop method. Vickers hardness was used to analyze surface hardness. Translucency was measured using a spectrophotometer. Data analysis was conducted through analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc tests (α = 0.05). RESULTS Compared to the control group, direct culture and slide count methods illustrated a significant decrease in C. albicans count (p ˂ 0.001) with the addition of nano-SiO2 , and this decrease was correlated with the concentration of nano-SiO2 . The addition of nano-SiO2 significantly decreased the contact angle (p ˂ 0.001), whereas hardness and surface roughness significantly increased (p ˂ 0.001). The addition of nano-SiO2 significantly decreased translucency (p ˂ 0.001), and this decrease was concentration dependent. CONCLUSION Addition of low concentration of nano-SiO2 decreased C. albicans adhesion to PMMA denture base resin. Also, low additions of nano-SiO2 have positive effects on contact angle and hardness, whereas surface roughness and translucency were adversely affected at high concentrations.
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- Sara T Alzayyat
- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in Desalination & Water Treatment, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Gad MM, Abualsaud R, Fouda SM, Rahoma A, Al-Thobity AM, Khan SQ, Akhtar S, Al-Harbi FA. Effects of Denture Cleansers on the Flexural Strength of PMMA Denture Base Resin Modified with ZrO 2 Nanoparticles. J Prosthodont 2020; 30:235-244. [PMID: 32783226 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The additions of zirconium oxide nanoparticles (nano-ZrO2 ) to denture base materials have produced nanocomposites with satisfactory properties, although there is a lack of research investigating the effects of denture cleansers on these materials. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of denture cleansers on the flexural strength of denture base materials modified with nano-ZrO2 . MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 270 specimens were fabricated from pure and nano-ZrO2 reinforced acrylic resins at 2.5% and 5%, resulting in 3 main groups. The groups were further divided into subgroups (n = 10) according to immersion solution (distilled water, Corega, sodium hypochlorite, and Renew) and immersion duration. Flexural strength was measured at baseline (T0 ) in distilled water and after 180 and 365 days of immersion (T1 and T2 ) in denture cleansers. Data were collected and analyzed using repeated measure ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc tests (α = 0.05). RESULTS The flexural strength of the nano-ZrO2 modified denture base material decreased significantly after immersion in different denture cleansers at different immersion durations in comparison to baseline (T0 ) (p < 0.001). Sodium hypochlorite showed the highest reduction in flexural strength followed by Corega, while Renew cleansing solution resulted in the least change. CONCLUSION Denture cleansers can significantly affect the flexural strength of nano-ZrO2 modified denture base materials and thus should be used cautiously.
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- Mohammed M Gad
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Gad MM, Abualsaud R, Al-Thobity AM, Al-Abidi KS, Khan SQ, Abdel-Halim MS, Al-Harbi FA, El Zayat M, Fouda SM. Prevalence of partial edentulism and RPD design in patients treated at College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Dent J 2020; 32:74-79. [PMID: 32071535 PMCID: PMC7016229 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2019.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of partial edentulism, RPD type, design, and components and their frequency of use by patients at the prosthodontic clinics of the College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The prepared surveys, laboratory authorization forms, and images of the RPD metal frameworks on casts were used for data collection. Two calibrated investigators studied the digital photographs to identify the Kennedy classification, type of RPD, major connector, clasp assembly, and other details. Data was collected and analyzed statistically. The results showed that the most common class of partial edentulism was Kennedy class I, whereas class IV was the least (p < 0.001). Sixty two percent of fabricated RPDs had metal frameworks, whereas 37.2% were frameless. RPI was the most frequently used clasp assembly (38.9%), a significant finding in Kennedy class I(p < 0.01). The maxillary anteroposterior palatal strap and mandibular lingual plate were the most commonly used major connectors, at 41.2% and 60.8%, respectively. Conclusions: Simple RPD design that accomplishes the treatment objectives as well as proper communication with a well-trained dental technician would promote the success of RPDs.
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- Mohammed M Gad
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia
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AlBin‐Ameer MA, Alsrheed MY, Aldukhi IA, Matin A, Khan SQ, Abualsaud R, Gad MM. Effect of Protective Coating on Surface Properties and
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Adhesion to Denture Base Materials. J Prosthodont 2019; 29:80-86. [DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University P.O. Box 1982 Dammam 31411 Saudi Arabia
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- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University P.O. Box 1982 Dammam 31411 Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in Desalination & Water Treatment King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran 31261 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of DentistryImam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University P.O. Box 1982 Dammam 31411 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of DentistryImam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University P.O. Box 1982 Dammam 31411 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of DentistryImam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University P.O. Box 1982 Dammam 31411 Saudi Arabia
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Townend JN, Nadir A, George S, Khan SQ. VAD and CHIPS please. Int J Cardiol 2019; 293:105-106. [PMID: 31324397 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- J N Townend
- Dept of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham B15 2TH, United Kingdom.
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- Dept of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham B15 2TH, United Kingdom
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- Dept of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham B15 2TH, United Kingdom
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- Dept of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham B15 2TH, United Kingdom
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Lehru D, Mortimer N, Doshi SN, Zaphiriou A, George S, Khan SQ, Ludman PF, Townend JN, Nadir MA. P6150Clinical outcomes and downstream investigations following computed tomographic coronary angiography (CTCA) performed for evaluation of ambulatory patients with chest pain of recent onset. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
National Institute of Clinical Excellence guideline (NICE, CG95) recommends CTCA as a 1st line diagnostic test for evaluation of ambulatory patients with suspected stable angina based on its high sensitivity and low cost. This has led to increasing demand for CTCA across the National Health Service (NHS) in order to comply with the NICE recommendation.
Purpose
We studied the utility and effectiveness of CTCA in the evaluation of ambulatory patients with suspected stable angina attending rapid access chest pain clinic (RACPC) in a large tertiary hospital in the UK.
Methods
The study included consecutive patients attending RACPC over a pre-specified period of 6-months who were suspected of having stable angina and hence, referred for CTCA. The data were collected on demographics, CTCA results including incidental finding and downstream investigations. All patients had a minimum of 12-months follow up for clinical outcomes.
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A total of 170 patients were referred for CTCA (mean age = 56.8 years, male = 53.5%) out of the 388 consecutive patients who were reviewed in the RACPC during the 6-month period. CTCA was non-diagnostic in 48/170 (28.2%) cases (Breathing artefact 35%, Severe Coronary Calcification 31%, Elevated heart rate/Ectopy 30%) while 63/170 (37.1%) of patients had incidental extra-cardiac findings. Amongst patients with incidental findings, 17/63 (27.0%) underwent further investigations. A total of 54/170 (31.7%) of patients were recommended to have downstream cardiac investigations such as a stress test (DSE/MRI/MPS) (23/170, 15.8%) while 31/170 (18.2%) were referred for invasive coronary angiography. Revascularisation procedures (PCI n=7.6%, CABG n=4.7%) were required in 21/170 (12.4%) patients. Based on 2017 NHS tariffs, overall average cost-per-patient with the initial CTCA approach was £122.11 excluding downstream investigations and £548.43 including the cost of downstream cardiac investigations.
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Conclusions
Our study suggests that a CTCA based approach is associated with non-diagnostic information in at least 1:4 patients and incidental extracardiac findings in 1:3 patients. Further downstream cardiac investigations are required in around 1:3 patients after a CTCA carried out for evaluation suspected stable angina. The NICE recommendation is based on the low initial cost of CTCA and high sensitivity, however, taking in to account the additional cost of downstream investigations, the average cost per patient of this approach is significantly (4.5 times) higher.
Acknowledgement/Funding
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- D Lehru
- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Khan SQ, Al-Shahrani M, Khabeer A, Farooqi FA, Alshamrani A, Alabduljabbar AM, Bahamdan AS, Alqathani MA. Medical students' perception of their educational environment at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. J Family Community Med 2019; 26:45-50. [PMID: 30697104 PMCID: PMC6335832 DOI: 10.4103/jfcm.jfcm_12_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate students' perception of the educational climate in a medical school in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The difference in the perception of preclinical year students and clinical year students was also evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 2nd to 6th year students at the medical college of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. “Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure” (DREEM) was used to evaluate the educational environment. RESULTS: Out of 518, 238 students participated in the study; participation rate of 45.9%. The average DREEM score was 112.38 with a SD of 22.4. Students' perception of atmosphere got the highest score (27.1 ± 6.7) of the five DREEM subscales. The 3rd year had the highest DREEM score compared to students of other levels, while the DREEM score of preclinical students was significantly higher than that of the clinical year students. CONCLUSION: Perception of medical students about the educational climate was more positive than negative. Although the DREEM score and its subdomains showed a positive educational environment, students still mentioned some problematic areas that need to be addressed. Findings of this study could encourage other medical colleges in the KSA to focus on weak areas and address the issues raised by students, especially clinical year students.
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- Soban Q Khan
- Department of Clinical Affairs, Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internship Clinics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internship Clinics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internship Clinics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internship Clinics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Cherukat J, Mechery A, Sandhu K, Khan SQ. P4574Anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): Real world data. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy563.p4574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- J Cherukat
- University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Cardiology, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate differences in students' performance in a dental morphology course after the introduction of a 3D software-teaching program. Methods: This retrospective study took place at the College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from Augst 2013 to January 2016. The study included 3 groups of students taking the course during 3 different academic years: group 1, 2013-14 control; group 2, 2014-2015; and group 3, 2015-2016. The total sample size was 294 (n = 294; group 1 = 94; group 2 = 100; and group 3 = 100). Group 1 =students did not receive teaching facilitated by a software program, but groups 2 and 3 students were provided with the program's CDs. The final examination grades of the students were statistically analyzed, retrospectively Results: The results demonstrated that the students who received software-facilitated teaching (groups 2 and 3) performed better than the students who did not receive it (group 1). Within the same year for groups 2 and 3, the number of students achieving good grades (greater than 80%) was significantly higher than the students who achieved average grades (less than 79%), with p-values of 0.012 for group 2 and 0.009 for group 3. Conclusion: There is a positive correlation between the use of a teaching software program for students and their performance in final examinations. The addition of computer-based learning, as one of the teaching methods, could demonstrably boost students' learning.
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- Ahmad M Al-Thobity
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.
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Khan SQ, Khabeer A, Al Harbi F, Arrejaie AS, Moheet IA, Farooqi FA, Majeed A. Frequency of Root Canal Treatment among Patients Attending a Teaching Dental Hospital in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Saudi J Med Med Sci 2017; 5:145-148. [PMID: 30787773 PMCID: PMC6298371 DOI: 10.4103/1658-631x.204860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to evaluate the frequency and status of root canal-treated teeth in patients treated at the College of Dentistry, University of Dammam in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 3701 patients visited the clinics during the study period. Through the use of radiographs, 161 patients were initially selected who had endodontically treated teeth. However, after applying the inclusion criteria, the total number of eligible cases was reduced to 155. Patients were divided into three groups according to age (children 1-12 years, adults 13-65 years and geriatrics >65 years). RESULTS On average, each patient had 2.28 ± 1.88 root canal-treated teeth and 24.02 ± 5.03 teeth without root canal treatment. The average number of endodontically treated teeth increased with an increase in age. The adult group showed the highest number of root-filled teeth 314 (93.4%). Of the 336 endodontically treated teeth, only 75 (22.3%) teeth exhibited periapical radiolucency. First molars (28.43-36.36%) and second premolars (20.1-27.27%) were the most frequently root-filled teeth in both jaws, followed by the first maxillary premolars (11.76%). Periapical lesions showed an almost similar pattern with the highest number of radiolucencies found in the first molars in both jaws (29.3-33.3%) followed by the second premolars in the mandible (30.6%) and first premolars in both jaws (20.8-25%). CONCLUSION The first molars and second premolars were the most frequently root-filled teeth in both jaws, followed by maxillary first premolars. Periapical lesions showed an almost similar pattern among teeth with a higher number of radiolucencies found in the first molars in both jaws, followed by the second premolars in the mandible and the first premolars in both jaws.
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- Soban Q. Khan
- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,Correspondence: Mr. Soban Q. Khan, Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, P.O Box: 1982, 31441 Dammam, Saudi Arabia. E-mail:
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Bio Material, University of Sains, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Farooqi FA, Khabeer A, Moheet IA, Khan SQ, Farooq I, ArRejaie AS. Prevalence of dental caries in primary and permanent teeth and its relation with tooth brushing habits among schoolchildren in Eastern Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J 2016; 36:737-42. [PMID: 25987118 PMCID: PMC4454910 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2015.6.10888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dental caries in the primary and permanent teeth, and evaluate the brushing habits of school children in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: This study was conducted at Dammam, KSA. Oral examination of the participants was conducted from February to May 2014. The total sample size for this cross-sectional study was 711. There were 397 children between the age of 6-9 years, who were examined for primary teeth caries, and 314 between the age 10-12 years were examined for permanent teeth caries. Primary and permanent dentitions were studied for decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft [primary teeth], DMFT [permanent teeth]). Results: The overall prevalence of dental caries in primary and permanent teeth was almost 73% (n=711). Among the 6-9-year-old, the prevalence of caries was approximately 78% (n=397) whereas, among the 10-12-year-old children, it was approximately 68% (n=314). Mean dmft value among the 6-9-year-olds was 3.66±3.13 with decayed (d) component of 3.28±2.92, missing (m) component of 0.11±0.69, and filled (f) component of 0.26±0.9. Mean DMFT value among the 10-12-year-old children was 1.94±2.0 with decayed (D) component of 1.76±1.85, missing (M) component of 0.03±0.22, and filled (F) of component 0.15±0.73. Daily tooth brushing had a positive effect on caries prevention, and this effect was statistically significant for caries in primary teeth. Conclusion: Although the prevalence of dental caries in primary and permanent teeth was not found to be as high as other researchers reported from different cities of KSA, still the prevalence was high considering the World Health Organization future oral health goals. Awareness should be provided to students, as well as, teachers and parents regarding the importance of good brushing habits and regular dental visits.
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- Faraz A Farooqi
- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam 31441, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.
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Khan SQ, Farooqi FA, Moheet IA, Rejaie ASA. Attitude and Experiences of Undergraduate Dental Students and Interns Towards Research. Saudi J Med Med Sci 2016; 4:108-111. [PMID: 30787708 PMCID: PMC6298320 DOI: 10.4103/1658-631x.178332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objective This study was designed to evaluate the perception of students and interns toward research. Materials and Methods The study was conducted in January 2014. Participants of the study were fourth, fifth, and 6th year students and interns. A questionnaire comprised thirteen questions was distributed to evaluate students' and interns' perception about the importance of research in their learning. Results The results showed that interns and 6th year students were more interested in research as compared to their junior counterparts as they realized the importance of research in their educational growth. This was reflected by the number of interns who completed the questionnaire. Conclusion Dental students realized the importance of research in the education, but it was found that the proportion of students who did research as part of their course was very low. Students should be actively engaged in research, which can be achieved by introducing research as a compulsory component of their course.
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- Soban Q Khan
- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Ali S, Farooq I, Khan SQ, Moheet IA, Al-Jandan BA, Al-Khalifa KS. Self-reported anxiety of dental procedures among dental students and its relation to gender and level of education. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2015.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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ArRejaie AS, Nawasrah AM, Khan SQ, Farooqi FA, Somali R, Al-Mudani WF. Patients' perception toward various dental treatments provided in the internship program. Saudi Med J 2014; 35:1513-6. [PMID: 25491219 PMCID: PMC4362162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate patients' perception regarding treatment and environment in the interns' clinic at a university dentistry clinic. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2012 to May 2013 at the College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A self-directed questionnaire was distributed to 220 randomly selected patients, and the response rate was approximately 68%. Patients' were asked regarding dentists' behavior, treatment, and clinical environment along with their demographics, and socioeconomic status. RESULTS Out of the 220 randomly selected patients, 150 participated in the study. The average age of a respondent was 32.5 years (+/-14.5), 89 of the 150 participants were Saudi nationals. Collectively, 86% were satisfied with the doctors' behavior, and approximately 94% responded that the dentist listens to their concerns. Most (83%) were satisfied with the treatment plan provided by the interns. CONCLUSION The findings in this study showed that more than 80% of the participants were satisfied with the quality of treatment and clinical environment. The dissatisfaction rate was minimal (13%) and for this reason, it is difficult to establish the factors for patients dissatisfaction.
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- Aws S. ArRejaie
- From the Departments of Substitutive Dental Sciences (ArRejaie, Nawasrah), Clinical Affairs (Khan, Farooqi), College of Dentistry (Somali, Al Mudani), University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,Address correspondence and reprints request to: Dr. Aws S. ArRejaie, Assistant Professor, Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (13) 8574928 Ext. 110. E-mail:
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- From the Departments of Substitutive Dental Sciences (ArRejaie, Nawasrah), Clinical Affairs (Khan, Farooqi), College of Dentistry (Somali, Al Mudani), University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Departments of Substitutive Dental Sciences (ArRejaie, Nawasrah), Clinical Affairs (Khan, Farooqi), College of Dentistry (Somali, Al Mudani), University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Departments of Substitutive Dental Sciences (ArRejaie, Nawasrah), Clinical Affairs (Khan, Farooqi), College of Dentistry (Somali, Al Mudani), University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Departments of Substitutive Dental Sciences (ArRejaie, Nawasrah), Clinical Affairs (Khan, Farooqi), College of Dentistry (Somali, Al Mudani), University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Departments of Substitutive Dental Sciences (ArRejaie, Nawasrah), Clinical Affairs (Khan, Farooqi), College of Dentistry (Somali, Al Mudani), University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Khan SQ, Khan NB, Arrejaie AS. Dental caries. A meta analysis on a Saudi population. Saudi Med J 2013; 34:744-749. [PMID: 23860895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of caries in the primary and permanent teeth in a Saudi population. METHODS This study was conducted at the College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In June 2010, a literature search was started and found all studies conducted in Saudi Arabia on dental caries from 1999 to 2008. Sixty articles were found on PubMed, which had been published during the considered time period. Sixteen studies were passed through inclusion criteria and included in analysis. A 2 to 12-year-old Saudi population was included to determine the prevalence of caries in primary teeth, and for permanent teeth, the age range was 6-18 years. RESULTS The prevalence of caries in primary and permanent teeth were analyzed separately. Forest plot and Chi-square test revealed considerable heterogeneity. A random effect model was used to find caries prevalence in primary and permanent teeth. The mean decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft) was 5.38 (95% CI: 4.314 - 6.436), and in the permanent teeth the DMFT was 3.34 (95% CI: 1.97 - 4.75). Publication bias diagnostics suggested possible overestimation of caries prevalence in permanent teeth but not in primary teeth. CONCLUSION The results in this study present a high decayed, missing, and filled teeth score in the adult and young population of Saudi Arabia, however, more published data is required as the results obtained from this meta analysis may not give a true picture, and reality may be worse.
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- Soban Q Khan
- Department of Clinical Affairs, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Khawaja MZ, Rajani R, Cook A, Khavandi A, Moynagh A, Chowdhary S, Spence MS, Brown S, Khan SQ, Walker N, Trivedi U, Hutchinson N, De Belder AJ, Moat N, Blackman DJ, Levy RD, Manoharan G, Roberts D, Khogali SS, Crean P, Brecker SJ, Baumbach A, Mullen M, Laborde JC, Hildick-Smith D. Permanent pacemaker insertion after CoreValve transcatheter aortic valve implantation: incidence and contributing factors (the UK CoreValve Collaborative). Circulation 2011; 123:951-60. [PMID: 21339482 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.109.927152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 251] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Permanent pacemaker (PPM) requirement is a recognized complication of transcatheter aortic valve implantation. We assessed the UK incidence of permanent pacing within 30 days of CoreValve implantation and formulated an anatomic and electrophysiological model. METHODS AND RESULTS Data from 270 patients at 10 centers in the United Kingdom were examined. Twenty-five patients (8%) had preexisting PPMs; 2 patients had incomplete data. The remaining 243 were 81.3±6.7 years of age; 50.6% were male. QRS duration increased from 105±23 to 135±29 milliseconds (P<0.01). Left bundle-branch block incidence was 13% at baseline and 61% after the procedure (P<0.001). Eighty-one patients (33.3%) required a PPM within 30 days. Rates of pacing according to preexisting ECG abnormalities were as follows: right bundle-branch block, 65.2%; left bundle-branch block, 43.75%; normal QRS, 27.6%. Among patients who required PPM implantation, the median time to insertion was 4.0 days (interquartile range, 2.0 to 7.75 days). Multivariable analysis revealed that periprocedural atrioventricular block (odds ratio, 6.29; 95% confidence interval, 3.55 to 11.15), balloon predilatation (odds ratio, 2.68; 95% confidence interval, 2.00 to 3.47), use of the larger (29 mm) CoreValve prosthesis (odds ratio, 2.50; 95% confidence interval, 1.22 to 5.11), interventricular septum diameter (odds ratio, 1.18; 95% confidence interval, 1.10 to 3.06), and prolonged QRS duration (odds ratio, 3.45; 95% confidence interval, 1.61 to 7.40) were independently associated with the need for PPM. CONCLUSION One third of patients undergoing a CoreValve transcatheter aortic valve implantation procedure require a PPM within 30 days. Periprocedural atrioventricular block, balloon predilatation, use of the larger CoreValve prosthesis, increased interventricular septum diameter and prolonged QRS duration were associated with the need for PPM.
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- UK CoreValve Collaborative, Sussex Cardiac Centre, Brighton & Sussex University Hospital Trust, Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5BE, UK
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Dhillon OS, Khan SQ, Narayan NH, Ng KH, Struck J, Quinn PA, Morgenthaler NG, Squire IB, Dvaies JE, Bergmann A, Ng LL. 043 Admission MR-PROANP levels are superior to grace score and NT-PROBNP for risk stratification in non ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes: Abstract 43 Table 1. Heart 2010. [DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2010.195958.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND The TIMI risk score is a well-validated scoring system used to predict mortality in patients following an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) has also been found to be useful in predicting mortality following STEMI. OBJECTIVE To investigate the utility of the TIMI score and NTproBNP levels at predicting risk of death in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). METHODS 473 patients (352 men, mean (SD) age 63.7 (12.3) years) with AMI were studied. Blood was drawn within 24 hours after the onset of chest pain and the plasma concentration of NTproBNP was determined using an in-house non-competitive immunoassay. Patients' TIMI risk score was measured and patients stratified into low- (0 to 2), intermediate- (3-7) and high-risk (>8) groups. RESULTS Mortality was 8.9% and was related to higher TIMI risk scores (p = 0.029 for trend). Higher NTproBNP levels were also related to increased mortality (median (range) fmol/ml, survivors 700.2 (0.3-11485.3) vs dead 5781.3 (1.4-10835.9), p<0.001). In a multivariate binary logistic regression model, independent predictors of mortality were NTproBNP levels in the first 24 hours (odds ratio (OR) = 4.21, 95% CI 1.96 to 9.07, p<0.001) together with drug treatments. The receiver operating curve for NTproBNP in the first 24 hours yielded an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.79 (95% CI 0.70 to 0.88), p<0.001, for TIMI risk score the AUC was 0.67 (95% CI 0.58 to 0.76), p = 0.001. CONCLUSION In the first 24 hours following an AMI, NTproBNP is better than the TIMI risk score at predicting mortality. A simple NTproBNP blood test is more easily applicable and is more accurate than a clinical risk score.
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- S Q Khan
- University of Leicester, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK.
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Sogo N, Wilkinson IB, MacCallum H, Khan SQ, Strachan FE, Newby DE, Megson IL, Webb DJ. A novel S-nitrosothiol (RIG200) causes prolonged relaxation in dorsal hand veins with damaged endothelium. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2000; 68:75-81. [PMID: 10945318 DOI: 10.1067/mcp.2000.107049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reduced nitric oxide bioavailability caused by endothelial dysfunction or damage is a contributory factor in the initiation and progression of a number of cardiovascular diseases. Delivery of exogenous nitric oxide is an attractive therapeutic option, but current agents lack selectivity for areas of endothelial damage. We tested the hypothesis that a novel nitric oxide donor drug, N-(S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine)-2-amino-2-deoxy-1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acet yl-P-glucopyranose [RIG200], which has selective effects in endothelium-denuded isolated arteries in vitro, would exert similar effects in dorsal hand veins with experimentally damaged endothelium in vivo. METHODS Venodilator responses to sodium nitroprusside and RIG200 were compared in two groups of healthy volunteers (age range, 18 to 63 years; n = 7 for each group) in norepinephrine 70% maximum effective concentration (EC70) preconstricted hand veins with use of the Aellig technique. In this doubleblind study, subjects were randomly assigned to receive either sodium nitroprusside or RIG200 (infusions of 0.06 and 6 nmol/min into the hand vein) before and 2 days after 15 minutes of local venous irription with distilled water. Endothelial function was assessed in all subjects on both visits with use of the endothelium-dependent vasodilator acetylcholine (1 nmol/min). RESULTS Irrigation of hand veins with distilled water abolished endothelium-dependent dilatation in response to acetylcholine in both study groups (n = 14) but did not affect the amplitude or duration of responses to the conventional nitric oxide donor sodium nitroprusside (P = .87; n = 7). However, responses to RIG200 were significantly prolonged during the washout phase (30 minutes) in veins after water irrigation (P = .02; n = 7). CONCLUSION These studies confirm that RIG200 has prolonged effects in veins with damaged endothelium, a characteristic that might be exploited therapeutically to target nitric oxide delivery to damaged blood vessels.
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit and Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Scotland
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Fink KB, Andrews LJ, Butler WE, Ona VO, Li M, Bogdanov M, Endres M, Khan SQ, Namura S, Stieg PE, Beal MF, Moskowitz MA, Yuan J, Friedlander RM. Reduction of post-traumatic brain injury and free radical production by inhibition of the caspase-1 cascade. Neuroscience 2000; 94:1213-8. [PMID: 10625061 DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4522(99)00345-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Necrotic and apoptotic cell death both play a role mediating tissue injury following brain trauma. Caspase-1 (interleukin-1beta converting enzyme) is activated and oligonucleosomal DNA fragmentation is detected in traumatized brain tissue. Reduction of tissue injury and free radical production following brain trauma was achieved in a transgenic mouse expressing a dominant negative inhibitor of caspase-1 in the brain. Neuroprotection was also conferred by pharmacological inhibition of caspase-1 by intracerebroventricular administration of the selective inhibitor of caspase-1, acetyl-Tyr-Val-Ala-Asp-chloromethyl-ketone or the non-selective caspase inhibitor N-benzyloxycarbonyl-Val-Ala-Asp-fluoromethylketone. These results indicate that inhibition of caspase-1-like caspases reduces trauma-mediated brain tissue injury. In addition, we demonstrate an in vivo functional interaction between interleukin-1beta converting enyzme-like caspases and free radical production pathways, implicating free radical production as a downstream mediator of the caspase cell death cascade.
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- Stroke and Neurovascular Regulation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Charlestown 02129, USA
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Ona VO, Li M, Vonsattel JP, Andrews LJ, Khan SQ, Chung WM, Frey AS, Menon AS, Li XJ, Stieg PE, Yuan J, Penney JB, Young AB, Cha JH, Friedlander RM. Inhibition of caspase-1 slows disease progression in a mouse model of Huntington's disease. Nature 1999; 399:263-7. [PMID: 10353249 DOI: 10.1038/20446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 430] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Huntington's disease is an autosomal-dominant progressive neurodegenerative disorder resulting in specific neuronal loss and dysfunction in the striatum and cortex. The disease is universally fatal, with a mean survival following onset of 15-20 years and, at present, there is no effective treatment. The mutation in patients with Huntington's disease is an expanded CAG/polyglutamine repeat in huntingtin, a protein of unknown function with a relative molecular mass of 350,000 (M(r) 350K). The length of the CAG/polyglutamine repeat is inversely correlated with the age of disease onset. The molecular pathways mediating the neuropathology of Huntington's disease are poorly understood. Transgenic mice expressing exon 1 of the human huntingtin gene with an expanded CAG/polyglutamine repeat develop a progressive syndrome with many of the characteristics of human Huntington's disease. Here we demonstrate evidence of caspase-1 activation in the brains of mice and humans with the disease. In this transgenic mouse model of Huntington's disease, expression of a dominant-negative caspase-1 mutant extends survival and delays the appearance of neuronal inclusions, neurotransmitter receptor alterations and onset of symptoms, indicating that caspase-1 is important in the pathogenesis of the disease. In addition, we demonstrate that intracerebroventricular administration of a caspase inhibitor delays disease progression and mortality in the mouse model of Huntington's disease.
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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Khan SQ, Wardlaw JM, Davenport R, Slattery J, Lewis S. Use of a neonatal blood pressure cuff to monitor blood pressure in the adult finger--comparison with a standard adult arm cuff. J Clin Monit Comput 1998; 14:233-8. [PMID: 9754611 DOI: 10.1023/a:1009934032524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are few suitable methods for monitoring blood pressure continuously (or intermittently) for research in adult stroke patients, who are ill but do not justify invasive intensive care monitoring. METHOD We tested a neonatal arm blood pressure in adults by placing it on the forefinger ("finger cuff"). We compared the repeatability of the finger cuff with blood pressure measured by a standard adult arm cuff using the oscillometric technique in 168 ambulatory outpatients attending a cerebrovascular disease clinic. RESULTS The mean difference between sequential mean blood pressure readings with the finger cuff was 0.55 mm Hg (95% confidence interval (CI) -14.36 to 15.47 mm Hg), and for the arm cuff was 3.31 mm Hg (95% CI -23.33 to 16.71 mm Hg). Measurements made with the arm cuff were shown to affect subsequent arm cuff readings made within a few minutes of the first. The mean difference between the finger cuff and arm cuff mean blood pressure readings was 0.03 mm Hg (95% CI -26.07 to 26.14 mm Hg) and agreement was better when the blood pressure was measured with the finger cuff first rather than the arm cuff. However, although there was no difference in the mean blood pressure recordings both systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements differed systematically between arm and finger cuff. CONCLUSION The reproducibility of sequential blood pressure measurements made with the finger cuff was better than with the arm cuff. The performance of the finger cuff compared with that of the arm cuff was sufficiently good to encourage use of the finger cuff in research involving automatic intermittent monitoring to observe sequential blood pressures over time in stroke patients. However, measurements of systolic and diastolic pressure were not the same with the two cuffs and further work on calibration of the finger cuff would be useful.
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- S Q Khan
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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