Background: Periodontitis is a condition affecting the supportive structures of the teeth by inflammation and can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Conventional treatments often do not fully eliminate periodontal pathogens. Local drug delivery used alongside conventional trea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1244
The growing number of adult patients undergoing orthodontic therapy in recent years has resulted in a significant rise in aesthetic concerns about orthodontic appliances. Clear, removable aligners have emerged as a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1243
Sialadenitis refers to inflammation of the major salivary glands. It is a gradually progressing inflammatory condition that can result in the formation of fibrous tissue within the affected glands. Sialadenitis is generally caused by the existence of salivary duct stone, known as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1242
Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) is a subgroup of benign fibro osseous lesions, which occur in a single site of tooth-bearing areas of the jaws. It is usually asymptomatic and noticed accidentally through routine radiological examinations. This article is a case report of a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1241
Herpesviruses represent a pervasive and clinically significant group of DNA viruses capable of establishing lifelong infections in humans. Among more than 100 known herpes viruses, only 8 of them infect humans. Among them, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), herpes simplex virus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1240
Background: The smear layer is a surface film of debris that remains on dentin or other tooth surfaces, such as enamel or cementum, after instrumentation with either rotary instruments or endodontic files. Sodium hypochlorite is the gold standard in endodontic irrigation, but it...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1239
Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by impaired glucose metabolism due to insulin deficiency or resistance, is increasingly recognized for its bidirectional relationship with periodontal disease. Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are associated with elevat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1238
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted condition that impacts hormonal balance, fertility, and metabolic function, influencing around 5–15% of women worldwide. Periodontitis (PD) is a persistent inflammatory disease with multiple contributing factors, triggered by a d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1236
Background: Achieving complete root coverage is challenging. Thus to resolve, we highlight the effective resolution of mandibular recession using free gingival graft; a case report showing creeping attachment and incremental adaptation to achieve complete root coverage. Materials...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1234
Apical extrusion of debris is a crucial consideration in endodontic irrigation as it may lead to post-operative pain and complications. This study compares the amount of apically extruded debris among three irrigation techniques: Conventional Needle Irrigation (CNI), Dynamic Soni...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1235