Background and Objectives: The long-term success of full-arch implant-supported restorations depends on the precision of the impression-making process. Intraoral scanners (IOS) offer clinical advantages, yet capturing accurate complete-arch impressions in edentulous patients rema...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1350
Surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars is one of the most common procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery, often associated with postoperative complications such as pain, swelling, trismus, alveolar osteitis, and infection. The use of antimicrobial regimens t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1348
S. Priyadharshini, S. Shamala, A. Nandhini, I. Janani, B. Adhitya, S. Kokila, I. Manisha & A. Kokila·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Biomedical waste (BMW) generated in dental clinics poses significant infection-control and environmental challenges. Dental interns, as frontline healthcare providers, are routinely exposed to various categories of BMW, yet their formal training and practical compliance with BMW...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1347
Restorative management of endodontically treated teeth has long been a subject of debate, owing to the need to balance preservation of remaining tooth structure with adequate retention and resistance form. Traditionally, post-and-core systems have been employed to reinforce such...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1346
Purpose: The study aimed to standardize the effective antimicrobial dose per unit length of suture and evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of coated resorbable Vicryl sutures against oral commensals responsible for surgical-site infections. Methods: The study used three types of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1345
Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is a common congenital craniofacial anomaly that significantly affects facial aesthetics, oral function, and overall quality of life, requiring long-term multidisciplinary management. Conventional treatment approaches, including presurgical orthopedics...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1344
Periodontal regeneration is a therapeutic procedure aimed at re-establishing the lost tooth-supporting tissues—alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum—by promoting the formation of new, functional attachment. It is biologically driven, cell-selective phenomenon in which...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1343
The evolution from conventional monolayer cell culture to sophisticated biomimetic multilayer constructs represents one of the most consequential paradigms shifts in contemporary biomedical engineering and regenerative medicine. Monolayer systems, whilst foundational to cell biol...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1342
Oral health constitutes a fundamental dimension of overall human wellbeing, yet oral diseases remain among the most prevalent non-communicable conditions affecting populations worldwide. This narrative review presents a cross-sectional comparative analysis of key oral health indi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1340
Aim: This retrospective study evaluate the modification of waiting time throughout time for disabled dental patients, who required treatment under general anaesthesia at “O Agios Dimitrios” Hospital of Thessaloniki, Greece. Study Design: Retrospective study based on the medical r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1341
Pulp canal calcification (PCC), also referred to as pulp canal obliteration or calcific metamorphosis, represents one of the most formidable challenges in contemporary endodontic practice. The progressive deposition of mineralised tissue within the root canal system renders conve...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1339
Background: Water sorption is a critical determinant of the dimensional stability and long-term clinical performance of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base resins. Absorbed water acts as a plasticizer within the polymer matrix, causing volumetric expansion and deteriorati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1338
Sevanthi Kasinathan, D. Kiruthiga, C. Sandhiya, K. Saravanakumar, R. Ajith Kumar & A. Krithika·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Smile harmony is greatly influenced by facial and dental aesthetics, which also have an impact on patient satisfaction and prosthodontic treatment results. A scientific foundation for esthetic rehabilitation is provided by the objective evaluation of smiling component...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1337
Background: Pain and discomfort are common during the initial phase of orthodontic treatment and can affect patient cooperation and satisfaction. Clear aligners are increasingly used as an alternative to fixed appliances, requiring a comparison of patient experiences. The manuscr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1335
Introduction: Tobacco consumption, whether in smoked or smokeless forms, is a well-established risk factor for oral mucosal and periodontal disorders. Continuous exposure to tobacco products can result in inflammatory changes, keratotic lesions, and potentially malignant alterati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1336