Juniper Publishers Journal Of Dentistry and Oral Health

              Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Third Molar Maturation Stages in Correlation with Cervical Vertebra Maturation Stages in a Saudi Sample- Juniper Publishers Authored by  Nayef H Felemban Abstract Introduction: Determination of the age is not only of forensic importance, however in orthodontic treatment planning, the relationship between skeletal and dental development are examined to detect the degree of maturity of the patient. To the best of our knowledge; no such study is investigated the relationship between skeletal maturity and the dental development in Saudi population. Objective and aim: The aim of the present study is to compare the cervical vertebra maturation (CVM) stages method and dental maturity using tooth calcification stages. Methods: The current study comprised of 405 subjects selected from Orthodontic patients of Saudi origin coming to clinics of the specialized dental centers in western region of Sau

            Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Marginal Fit Comparison of Hot Isostatic Pressed and Non-Hot Isostatic Pressed Zirconia Copings with Three Different Marginal Finish Lines Fabricated with Two Different CAD-CAM Systems- Juniper Publishers Authored by Cumhur Korkmaz Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the marginal fit of hot isostatic pressed (HIP) and non-hot isostatic pressed (NON-HIP) zirconia copings with three different marginal finish lines fabricated with two different CAD-CAM systems. Methods: 60pcs. Stainless steel specimens, which are 6 mm crown length 2mm finish lines width and 60 degree axial wall inclination angle were prepared. These specimens were prepared 3 different marginal finish lines as shoulder finish line (SHO), chamfer finish line (CHA), bevel finish line (BEV). 30 NON-HIP zirconia copings with Cerec in Lab System, and 30 HIP zirconia copings with DCS Precedent System were fabricated

          Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Pick A T - Public Campaign to Promote the Use of Toothpicks: A Pilot Study- Juniper Publishers Authored by  Yvonne AB Buunk-Werkhoven Abstract Introduction: Caries and periodontal diseases, as most common oral diseases, can be prevented by performing optimal oral self-care, which means daily adequate tooth brushing, including inter dental cleaning, for example the use of toothpicks. Objectives: Two Pick a T pilot field studies were set up, aimed to evaluate relatively innovative implementations of monitored oral hygiene activities in the HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant and Catering). Material and Methods: The first study was conducted in three restaurants; single wrapped toothpicks were presented passively or actively to the customers. The second study was conducted in a foodmarket; 290 customers received toothpicks with Aminfluoride after they completed a questionnaire (T1). Addi