4 research outputs found
The prevalence and etiology of maxillary midline diastema among orthodontic patients attending Shorsh Dental Clinic in Sulaimani City
No full textMaxillary midline diastema (MMD) is a common aesthetic problem of people seeking orthodontic problem, which meansspacing greater than 0.5 mm between the proximal surfaces of maxillary central incisors. The causes for MMD may be: highfrenum attachment; microdontia; macrognathia; supernumerary teeth; peg laterals; missing lateral incisors; midline cysts andunhealthy oral habits.Objectives: The purposes of this study were to determine the prevalence of MMD among Shorish dental clinic`s patientsseeking orthodontic treatment and to find the factors associated with this anomaly.Materials and Methods: During 6 months, 507 patients with age (13 – 40) years old attending Shorish Dental Clinic, seekingorthodontic treatment were screened to find the prevalence and etiology of MMD.Result: The MMD was present in 110 patients (21.7%). The frequency of MMD was the same in males and females. It ishighest in the young age group and lowest in the older age group (29% vs. 4%).Conclusion: The most frequent factor among the observed etiological factors was oral unhealthy habit which was found in40% of MMD patients and 8.7% of all cases
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Development – The Exigent and Foundational Approaches for Nigeria
No full textHaving identified ICT production as the component of the ICT revolution that can enhance true socio-economic development to developing countries like Nigeria. This paper
provides a way to achieving this by closely examining what ICT production entails and
positioned that since ICT production is closely related to science, engineering/ technology,
a more meaningful policy implementation in the area of technological growth and Science & Technology education is desirable. The paper is aimed at suggesting the redesigning of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) policy to inculcate ICT production knowledge into Nigerian child from the primary school level if our dream of ICT for development be fulfilled
Prevalence of Apical Periodontitis by Cone Beam Computed Tomography A Cross Sectional Study
No full textObjective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of apical periodontics (AP) from a sample of Iraqi adult population by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Methods: Two hundred and fifty-one CBCT images (116 male and 135 female) were obtained, 6738 teeth were examined of these patients who attended for dental treatment from January 2017 to June 2018 in the B R private dental clinic in Sulaimani, Kurdistan region/Iraq. Apical periodontitis was divided according to tooth types (anatomical) in both upper and lower jaw, root canal treatment (RCT) and non-root canal treatment (Non-RCT), affected root by AP, and quality of RCT. Pearson s chi-square test was used to determine the level of significance (p 0.05). Results: Apical periodontitis was found in 294 teeth from 6738 examined teeth, of these, 59.9% of AP incidence was linked to RCT. The percentage of periapical lesions was not significantly different between male and female patients. Among RCT teeth, maxillary teeth were found to be most susceptible to AP (61.92%) compared to mandibular teeth (38.07%). Mesiobuccal root of upper first molar and mesial root of lower first molar were most commonly affected with AP (12.4%). The most reported defects where under filling, followed by missed canal, and pulpotomy which were 32%, 20% and 18 % respectively. Missed upper second mesiobuccal canal presented with a higher percentage of AP (40.6%) and palatal roots of maxillary molars showed the least AP (2.7%). Conclusions: The prevalence of AP was low on population level; however, the prevalence of AP was high in inadequate endodontically treated teeth and increased in teeth with complex anatomy
Biosimilars in rheumatology: recommendations for regulation and use in Middle Eastern countries
No full textThe increasing availability of biosimilar medicines in Middle Eastern regions may provide an opportunity to increase the number of rheumatology patients who have access to traditionally more expensive biologic medicines. However, as well as a lack of real-world data on the use of biosimilar medicines in practice, the availability of intended copies in the region may undermine physician confidence in prescribing legitimate biosimilar medicines. There is a need for regional recommendations for healthcare professionals to ensure that biosimilar drugs can be used safely. Therefore, a literature search was performed with the aim of providing important recommendations for the regulation and use of biosimilar medicines in the Middle East from key opinion leaders in rheumatology from the region. These recommendations focus on improving the availability of relevant real-world data, ensuring that physicians are aware of the difference between intended copies and true biosimilars and ensuring that physicians are responsible for making any prescribing and switching decisions. © 2018, The Author(s)
