No consensus has yet been reached to associate oral bacteria conclusively with the etio-pathogenesis of bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis jaw (BONJ). Therefore, present study examined effects on development BONJ-like lesions in a mouse model. In pamidronate (Pam)-treated mice, but not control non-drug-treated tooth extraction followed by infection Fusobacterium nucleatum caused and delayed epithelial healing, both which were completely suppressed broad-spectrum antibiotic cocktail....

COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has impacted the world in an unprecedented way since December 2019. SARS-CoV-2 was found saliva of patients, and entry points for virus may have been through numerous angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors oral cavity. Oral manifestations COVID-19 could contribute to burden disease.To determine prevalence patients their association with disease severity.Interviews were conducted adult participants diagnosed between October 2021 March 2022 document...

Teledentistry has emerged as a new communication tool in various dental disciplines around the world. The aim of this study was to investigate applicability and reliability teledentistry field diagnostic dentistry explore perception Saudi dentists its benefits concerns.An electronic survey with 40 questions developed, validated distributed electronically by email social media channels from different specialty Arabia. Collected data were analyzed for statistical significance.A total 148...

Resorbable collagen membranes (RCMs) are commonly used by oral surgeons, periodontists, and endodontists for multiple purposes. We report 6 cases of RCMs that did not resorb as expected describe the histopathologic features.Cases an unusual fibrillar foreign material were noted in biopsy specimens curetted from bone. Hematoxylin-eosin Masson trichrome stains performed. Clinicians contacted detailed clinical information.There 3 men women. presented hyalinized, paucicellular, delicate...

Four patients underwent laryngoscopy and general anesthesia surgery without apparent perioperative complications. Within days of their procedure, throat mouth pain were reported intraoral examination in all cases revealed exposed bone the posterior mandible. The sequestra easily removed healing was uneventful. These lesions are likely associated with localized oral trauma during intubation causing periosteal damage, compromised blood supply, subsequent necrosis. Because to mylohyoid ridge is...

Smokeless tobacco (SLT) causes significant harm to the oral cavity and is considered a risk factor for cancer. Various forms, products, patterns of SLT are used across different populations. Many such as nicotine betel nut, have addictive carcinogenic properties. use associated with benign, premalignant, or malignant lesions. This study aimed identify characteristics these lesions their association exposure.This cross-sectional study, performed at our institution's Faculty Dentistry,...

Muscarinic type 3 receptor (M3R) plays a pivotal role in the induction of glandular fluid secretions. Although M3R is often target autoantibodies Sjögren's syndrome (SjS), chemical agonists for are clinically used to stimulate saliva secretion patients with SjS. Aside from its activity promoting secretion, however, it unclear whether activation related other biological events This study aimed investigate cytoprotective effect agonist-mediated on apoptosis induced human salivary gland (HSG)...

Obesity and diabetes of different types are considered global health risks with rising prevalence. In addition to low-calorie diet daily exercise, several treatment options have been introduced help patient in needs. Semaglutide (Ozempic) is one popular agent, which attracted the attention both physicians patients due its positive outcome improving glucose control weight loss. However, no reports on effect semaglutide use oral cavity specifically xerostomia available literature. We reporting...

<h3>Objectives:</h3> To investigate the awareness and usage of oral maxillofacial pathology (OMFP) subspecialty services among pathologists in Saudi Arabia. <h3>Methods:</h3> In this cross-sectional study, we conducted an electronic questionnaire survey all regions The study was between July 2015 August 2016. comprised 19 questions to evaluate knowledge regarding microscopic OMFP their perceptions towards subspecialty. <h3>Results:</h3> Most surveyed (94.6%) were aware its scope practice....

Postsurgical sequels (PSS) are a group of complications commonly encountered following invasive dental surgical procedures such as bone grafting procedures, external sinus grafting, and 3rd molar extractions. These include pain, intraoral extraoral bruising, edema. The aim this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy arnica montana (AM) in management PSS extraction impacted mandibular molars. investigators null hypothesis includes no significant role AM reducing extraction.The implemented...

BACKGROUND:Multiple myeloma is a hematological malignancy characterized by monoclonal plasma cell proliferation. Jaw lesions are found in nearly 35% of patients with symptomatic myeloma, and occur the mandible more often than maxilla. However, maxillary or mandibular rarely as primary manifestation disease. This report describes case 65-year-old Palestinian woman lytic maxilla due to undiagnosed multiple identified incidentally on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). CASE REPORT:A presented...

Abstract Background Conventional classroom lectures continue to represent a major component of the dental education system ensure optimum delivery knowledge. Certain number students are less compliant and likely skip classes which may impact overall academic performance. The aim this study was investigate students’ attitude towards attendance potential reasons for absenteeism at King Abdulaziz University-Faculty Dentistry (KAU-FD). Methods This cross-sectional survey all actively enrolled...

Background . To determine the agreement rate between histopathologic diagnosis and radiographic interpretation of jaw lesions. Methods Cases with pathologies that have diagnostically adequate samples examinations were reviewed retrospectively. Two board-certified oral maxillofacial pathologists (OMFP) independently determined diagnosis, while two radiologists (OMFR) interpretations independently. Then compared for agreement. Results A total 104 cases (53% females) included a mean age 31...

BACKGROUND:Dermographism is a type of physical urticaria that can be induced by writing on the skin. It occurs in 2–5% population and considered to normal physiological phenomenon. However, small subset patients, it symptomatic may affect quality life. The etiology this disease remains unclear. CASE REPORT:Herein, we present case dermographism 20-year-old male discuss involvement oral mucosa condition. CONCLUSIONS:Although condition well known occur skin, believe rarely discussed among...

Introduction: Teledentistry is an emerging tool to exchange medical information and clinical images facilitate the diagnosis, prevention, treatment of oral diseases patient assurance education. Considering shortage medicine specialists in Saudi Arabia, this study aims assess experiences dental with tele-oral its potential applicability addressing shortage. Materials methods: This was a pilot, cross-sectional conducted among field from January 2020 March 2020. A total 16 preselected cases...