Objectives: To analyze the frequency and type of benign orofacial lesions submitted for diagnosis at Tripoli Medical Centre over 17 years period (1997-2013). Materials and Methods: Entries for specimens from patients ...

Abstract Objective The aim of this case-control study was to investigate the association between palatally impacted canines and maxillary arch width. Method Maxillary arch width was identified for a sample of ...

Introduction: Asthma has been defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, particularly at night or in early ...

Adult patients are increasingly seeking orthodontic treatment. It is essential to establish optimal periodontal health in these patients before embarking on such treatment, which demands the interaction between the general ...

ABSTRACT Objectives: Age and tooth loss are expected to have a complex relationship with oral health-related quality of life so the purpose of this study was to assess the impact of tooth loss ( Edentulous) on oral ...

Purpose: To investigate the effect of cavity configuration (C-factor) on occurrence of postoperative hypersensitivity (POH) of posterior direct resin composite restorations. Methodology: A total of 247 direct posterior ...

Aim to compare the postoperative pain after the use of manual and rotary instrumentation of the same ProTaper Universal system (Dentsply Maillefer ,Tulsa Dental, TN, USA) in a parallel randomized, controlled clinical ...

Malocclusion is caused by several factors such as tongue thrusting, lip, thumb and nail sucking, clenching as well as mouth breathing. In other words, oral behavior habits are the most common reason of the malocclusion. ...

The current case report presents a rare clinical case of ectodermal dysplasia for a three years old Libyan child. The child’s parents were concerned about the missing dentition for their child at his age, and his ...

Introduction: Bacterial biofilm including Pseudomonas aeruginosa (opportunistic hospital pathogen) in dental unit waterlines and evacuation system has become a global concern because they represent a life threating risks ...