Juniper Publishers Journal Of Dentistry and Oral Health

 

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Evaluation of Main Factors Affecting Metal Posts Retention: A Review of Article- Juniper Publishers Authored by  Amirreza Hendi Abstract The restoration of endodontically treated teeth should reestablish its form and function. To restore these weakened teeth, reconstruction of lost tooth structure is performed using a single material or a combination of available materials. The retention is the most important single factor that affect the prognosis of a post retained restoration. There are so many factors that affect the retention of metal posts and this study will review the effect of main ones. Keywords: Cast post, Retention, Post diameter, Luting cement Introduction Caries, cavity preparation and root canal instrumentation can cause a huge loss in the structure of endodontically treated teeth. The restoration of endodontically treated teeth should

                    Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health A Proposition to Modify Commonly Utilized Indices of Treatment Need in Orthodontics- Juniper Publishers Authored by  Patel Khushbu Abstract Orthodontic treatment need is based on a number of dental, esthetic, functional, facial morphological, psychosocial and self-perceptive factors. Normative indices have been developed and are in broad usage by state-sponsored dental health programs to allocate orthodontic services to select individuals, but commonly lack integration of psychosocial and self-perceptive variables. Objective: To investigate current indices regarding their inclusion of specific psychosocial and self-perceptive metrics in determining a level of treatment need. Materials and Methods:A pilot survey was distributed to orthodontic professionals to determine objective and subjective variables that play a role in determining treatment priority. Results were qualitatively cr

                  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Willingness of Parents to Pay for Space Maintainer Therapy for their Children- Juniper Publishers Authored by  Sarah Mubaraki Abstract Background and Objective: Space maintainers are the most commonly used tools of interceptive orthodontics. Since their benefit is not immediately visible to the parents there is the possibility that they would not be willing to pay for interceptive care. Methodology: 155 families of children who had lost a primary tooth prematurely participated in the study. A short description of the potential benefits of space-maintainers, parents were asked if they are willing to pay the median cost, Parents who are unwilling to pay the median price will have the price reduced by 50 SR until they reached a price they would be willing to pay and for parents who are willing to pay the median price had the price progressively increased by 50 SR until they were no lo

                Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Women's Experiences of Living with Burning Mouth Syndrome: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis- Juniper Publishers Authored by  Anna Trace Abstract Objective: Patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) report a lower quality of life in comparison to a healthy population. However, qualitative studies exploring patients' experience of living with BMS has been limited. This Interpretative Phenomenological analysis aims to understand the individuals' experience of living with BMS and how this impacts on 'self'. Methods: Four women, diagnosed with BMS, were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Results: From the analysis four master themes were identified: (1) the doubting self; (2) the hidden self; (3) BMS as an intrusion; (4) diagnosis as a turning point. Conclusions: Through the process of diagnosis, treatment and management of the condition