Background: Hypertension is a major chronic systemic disease affecting a large population worldwide. It has numerous oral implications either due to the disease process itself or as adverse effects of antihypertensive medications. Early identification of oral manifestations can i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1322
Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory infection of the gums and bone supporting the teeth, while diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar. They share a bidirectional, two-way relationship: uncontrolled diabetes increases the s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1318
S Kalaivani, B Ravishankar, Charu Mathi Kamala Kannan, M Bharathi, C Chandrapriya & A. S. Avinashini·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Public Health Dentistry plays a vital role in improving oral health at the population level through prevention, education, and policy advocacy. Despite its importance, this specialty often receives less attention compared to clinical branches, with students’ career ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1316
Introduction: Non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) remains the cornerstone in the management of periodontitis; however, complete elimination of subgingival pathogens through mechanical debridement alone is often limited. Local drug delivery systems combined with biologically a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1317
Background: Oral cancer is a significant public health issue in India, especially in areas with high tobacco use. Early detection through routine oral screening significantly improves survival outcomes. Dental professionals are essential for diagnosing the disease early. Aim: To...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1315
Recent advancements in nanotechnology have introduced a myriad of potential applications in dentistry, with nanomaterials playing an increasing role in endodontics. These nanomaterials exhibit distinctive mechanical and chemical properties, rendering them suitable for various den...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1314
Introduction: The study aims to compare the flexural strength, hardness, and fracture toughness of polymer-infiltrated ceramics to lithium disilicate to assess clinical suitability. The past two decades have witnessed an evolution in the use of all ceramic restorations, opted for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1313
Background: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a relatively common reactive gingival lesion that presents diagnostic and management challenges due to its clinical similarity to other gingival proliferations and its tendency to recur. A case of a 50-year-old male patient who pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1311
C. Chandrapriya, A. Selvabalaji, A. Vasanthakumari, V. Ramesh, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan & M. Nisha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Introduction: Dental fear and anxiety are common problems for children visiting the dentist and may impact on the success of dental treatment. Behaviour management techniques without medication have been shown to be effective in decreasing anxiety and stress for children during d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1312
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS), a chronic orofacial pain disorder with the presence of burning sensation in the oral cavity without any specific oral disease. It commonly affects elderly aged and middle aged women with significant psychological disorders or hormonal changes. Patien...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1310
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition initiated by dysbiotic microbial biofilms and sustained by a dysregulated host response that culminates in connective tissue destruction and alveolar bone loss. While microbial challenge and classical risk factors such as sm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1309
Radix entomolaris (RE) is an uncommon anatomical variation characterized by the presence of an additional distolingual root in mandibular molars, most frequently the first molar. Its presence poses diagnostic and clinical challenges, especially during endodontic treatment. This c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1308
Preservation of the residual alveolar ridge is a primary goal in prosthodontic rehabilitation. Overdentures represent a proven treatment modality that aids in alveolar bone preservation while maintaining proprioceptive feedback through retained natural teeth. Hemisectioned molars...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1307
Background: Adequate polymerization is essential for attaining optimal mechanical strength and ensuring improved clinical performance of composite restorative materials. Surface hardness is a critical characteristic of resin composites, as it determines their ability to withstand...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1306
Charu Mathi Kamala Kannan, Vasanthakumari A, Selvabalaji A, Ramesh V, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan & Nisha M·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Among the numerous approaches employed in the management of anxiety in pediatric dentistry, one of the most well-known and practical behavior control techniques for children is distraction. The current research set out to assess and compare the impact of three distrac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1305