Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa, which has potential for malignant transformation. MicroRNAs play an important role in immunopathogenesis OLP, and may be used prediction its This study aimed to assess salivary level microRNA-146a microRNA-155 biomarkers patients with OLP squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).In this case-control study, unstimulated saliva samples were collected from 60 patients, including 15 dysplastic without dysplasia, OSCC, healthy...

The purpose of this study was to determine efficacy 19% Elaeagnus angustifolia (EA) topical gel in the treatment symptomatic oral lichen planus.Patients with planus referring Department Oral Medicine, Fac-ulty Dentistry at Shahid Beheshti University Medical Sciences were asked participate study. Twenty-eight pa-tients who histopathologically diagnosed divided into two groups (15 case and 13 control groups). subjects randomly assigned either EA or placebo a double-blind manner. They then...

Low-power lasers are a group of with power less than 250 mW and unlike high-power they have no effect on tissue temperature; produce light-dependent chemical reactions in tissues. These analgesic features their ability to trigger that reduce pain inflammatory mediators. can also be used instead needles acupuncture decrease pain. Due these been the treatment orofacial pain, including tooth hypersensitivity, post-operative flare-ups, mucositis, facial myalgia, temporomandibular joint disorders...

Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS) is the most common type of temporomandibular disorder. This study compared efficacies low-level diode laser therapy (LLLT) and acupuncture (LAT) in treatment MPDS.This double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial included 24 patients with MPDS who were randomly divided into two equally sized groups. Patients LLLT group received 12 sessions irradiation applied to trigger points masticatory muscles during 1 month. The same protocol was also used...

Abstract Introduction Halitosis is a common complaint among people which has various socioeconomic effects. The prevalence of halitosis includes variety 22% up to 50% in different societies. According studies, there have been reports remarkable improvements after Helicobacter pylori eradication treatment. In studies on the relationship between H. Pylori and halitosis, role oral factors as most important cause neglected. This study was conducted with aim investigating effect patients ....

Introduction: Using lasers in melanin depigmentation is one of the main fields interest for dental practitioners and patients. However, it important to know what would happen inside tissue how cells interact with a laser. Methods: In this study, we used both wavelengths 445 nm 808 on sheep gingiva find out effects side these diode while using them gingival depigmentation. Results: After microscopic evaluation, concluded that power 1 W are safe enough use gingiva, highly effective pigments...

Introduction: The basis of periodontal treatments is the mechanical removal bacterial biofilm, which often not sufficient. Therefore, laser therapy can be effective as an adjunct treatment. aim present study was to evaluate clinical efficacy 940-nm diode in treatment recurrent pockets patients maintenance phase. Methods: trial performed on 20 patients. Clinical indices, including bleeding index (BI), probing pocket depth (PPD), and attachment level (CAL) studied teeth were recorded before...

Introduction: Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is one of the most common complaints patients referred to a dental office, so this study aimed compare effectiveness combined diode laser and GLUMA bonding therapy with 5% sodium fluoride varnish in DH. Methods: Sixty were divided into three groups (bonding, laser-bonding, laser-varnish), before intervention, amount DH was measured visual analogue scale (VAS) scale. In group, Desensitizer solution applied then air-dried. bonding-laser first used,...

Head and neck cancers include malignancies of the scalp skin, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, oral salivary glands, pharynx larynx. The term ABO secretor refers to people who secrete blood group antigens in their body fluids such as saliva, sweat, tears, semen, serum. Non-secretors refer those do not fluids. lack type discharge increases susceptibility certain types diseases infection.Our study aimed investigate relationship between secretion groups saliva patients with head cancers.This...

Introduction: The golden standard of the treatment radicular cysts is mainly root canal therapy or surgical excision with apicectomy. canals are usually disinfected by mechanical and chemical actions instruments irrigating solutions respectively. To improve efficacy disinfection process, many techniques have been used researchers still trying to reach quickest most convenient way achieve this goal. Diode lasers shown antibacterial activity on dentinal tubules, they can penetrate more than...

Orofacial pain is defined as felt in the soft or hard tissues of head, face, mouth, and neck. Chronic orofacial often challenging to diagnose difficult treat. Due lack available information about prevalence clinical form pain, this study aimed evaluate characteristics chronic patients presenting at Department Oral Medicine Shahid Beheshti Dental School between 2012 2022.In retrospective study, we evaluated files 121 Maxillofacial Diseases School, which were completed during 2012-2022. We...

Introduction: Nowadays, esthetic appearance plays an important role in the field of dentistry. Discolorations and pigmentations gingiva reduce a healthy-looking smile. On this occasion, use lasers shows promising approach for fast non-aggressive treatment field. Different laser wavelengths are being used gingival depigmentation clinical study aimed to investigate effect novel wavelength (445 nm) compare it with 810 nm diode laser. Methods: Two were depigmentation. The output power chosen was...

Introduction: It has been demonstrated that laser technology can enhance topical drug absorption. This study aimed to determine the effects of Er,Cr:YSGG radiation before application corticosteroids in healing oral lichen planus. Methods: In this double-blind split-mouth clinical trial, 32 lesions were chosen from eight patients affected by planus (OLP). The randomly categorized into two groups. first group had treatment with triamcinolone NN ointment and second (Er,Cr:YSGG) for weeks...

Background: Job satisfaction has been defined as a pleasurable emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one’s job. It can be influenced by many factors such nature work, salary, job opportunities, work environment, supervision, mental conditions, and security. We aimed to compare among academic members dentistry faculty based on their specialty. Methods: 98 Faculty Shahid Beheshti school (n=114) were surveyed during 2016 assess level. used two questionnaires, first one assessed...

Introduction: Anxiety is an emotional state that helps healthy people defend themselves against threats. Dental anxiety referred to a patient's specific response stressful dental practices. The prevalence of estimated be between 3-43%. relation caries and well understood, which happen as the result patient’s avoidance visits. We aimed measure fear in patients evaluate its relationship with general anxiety. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 90 Oral medicine Department Rasht...

Background: It has been shown that the patient's personality type can affect outcome of dental diagnosis and treatment.Therefore, this study aimed to investigate relationship between self-reported halitosis identified by organoleptic method in two distinct types, A B. Material Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted among patients attending dentistry school Shahid Beheshti University Medical Sciences December 2019-and March 2022.After filling out consent form, were asked complete...

Background: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) are a group of disorders associated with masticatory dysfunction. TMDs usually diagnosed late which leads to complicated treatments. Early diagnosis and treatment essential. Methods: A valid reliable version Fonseca’s Anamnestic Index (FAI) was prepared in Persian from the English version. It used assess TMD 350 patients. Clinical signs were also recorded based on examination. Results: FAI scores showed 161(46%) people had TMD. There no...