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Fulltext Minimum intervention dentistry with indirect fibrereinforced composite bridge: a case report

Yanti Johari, Zaihan Ariffin, Haslina Taib, Norehan Mokhtar

Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 2016;11(2):49-53.

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Resin-bonded fibre-reinforced composite bridges provide many advantages over the conventional
bridges or implant treatment in the management of a traumatically or congenitally missing anterior tooth.
Furthermore, there is an increasing demand towards providing a metal free resin-bonded bridges over the alloybased
restorations in order to meet the aesthetic needs especially in the anterior region. Advances in the
adhesive technology and tooth colored materials offer improved bonding system and better aesthetic outcome.
Nevertheless, careful selection of cases to receive this type of approach is also one of the key factor to ensure
the clinical survival of fibre-reinforced composite bridges. This report aims to present the use of fibre-reinforced
composite to construct indirect cantilever fibre-reinforced composite bridges as part of minimum intervention
dentistry.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics

Cephalometric ideals in Chinese, Malay and Indian ethnic groups

Lew KK

Asian J Aesthet Dent, 1994;2(1):35-8.

PMID: 9063112

Cephalometric data from 105 female subjects (35 Chinese, 35 Malay and 35 Indian) with good occlusion and aesthetic pleasing facial profiles (determined by a trained clinician and endorsed by the lay public) were analysed using the Steiner analysis. Statistical analysis of the data showed that while the cephalometric ideals of the Chinese and the Malay ethnic groups were rather similar, cephalometric differences existed between the Chinese and Indians as well as the Malays and Indians. Compared to the Chinese and Malays, the Indians appeared to have less prognathic mandibles and maxillae, less protrusive and proclined upper and lower incisors and also less protrusive upper and lower lips. These differences demonstrate intrinsic ethnic differences and emphasize the need to treat patients of different ethnic groups using cephalometric norms which are peculiar to their own group.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics, Dental*

Porcelain laminate veneers--considerations for a successful approach in the conservative treatment of aesthetic problems

Toh CG

Asian J Aesthet Dent, 1994;2(1):11-7.

PMID: 9063109

The development of porcelain laminate veneers has added a new dimension to dentistry in the treatment of unsightly anterior teeth. It is a less invasive procedure than the conventional crown restoration in the treatment of aesthetic problems. This paper highlights some of the considerations in the successful use of porcelain veneers.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics, Dental

Cleansing and surface modifying agents on implants: fixation and related aspects of aesthetics

Ling BC, Gillings BR

Asian J Aesthet Dent, 1995;3:17-21.

PMID: 9063105

With the prognosis of dental implant replacement of missing teeth becoming better each year, practitioners are focusing their attention on the aesthetic aspects of implantology. However, improvement in aesthetics is only possible with the improvement in implant technology, surgical techniques and prosthodontic procedures. This study aimed at evaluating the effects of various physical and chemical agents on the implant surface; with the view of obtaining increased surface area and biocompatibility. The study found that the treatment of air-aluminum oxide blasted implants using a mixture of 30% HNO3-5% HF acids produced a surface which meets the consideration of aesthetics for implants placed in the anterior maxillary region.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics, Dental*

Fulltext A comparison of aesthetic outcome between tissue adhesive and subcuticular suture in thyroidectomy wound closure in a multiracial country: A randomized controlled trial

Teoh LY, Chong SS, Hoh SY, Teoh MS, Ng KL

Asian J Surg, 2019 May;42(5):634-640.

PMID: 30446424 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2018.09.014

OBJECTIVES: Monofilament sutures, both absorbable and non-absorbable, have been used for wound closure. Tissue adhesive has been used in closure of clean, low tension wounds. However, there have been very few published studies on the aesthetic outcomes in neck surgeries. The aim of this study is to compare the patients' and doctors' satisfaction scores in the aesthetic outcome between both methods of closure of thyroidectomy wounds using validated scoring systems.

METHODS: A double-blinded randomised controlled trial comparing the aesthetic outcome between tissue adhesive and conventional suture was conducted among patients undergoing thyroid and parathyroid surgeries. Ninety-six patients were randomised into two treatment groups. Patients' wounds were scored by an independent observer using the SBSES score at 6 weeks postoperatively and observer component of the POSAS score at 3 months.

RESULTS: Forty-nine patients were randomised to the tissue adhesive group while forty-seven patients received the conventional method. There was no statistical difference in the aesthetic outcome using the patient's scoring system between both arms, with a median score of 9 (p = 0.25, SD ± 6.5). The observer's satisfaction score using POSAS was also not statistically significant (median score of 14 (p = 0.77, SD ± 6.2)). No significance was found in the observer's median score using the SBSES scoring system either (score 3, p = 0.12, SD ± 1.3). However, there was significant reduction in the duration of closure using glue (4.42 mins vs 6.36 mins, p

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics*

Fulltext Factors influencing patient satisfaction with dental appearance and treatments they desire to improve aesthetics

Tin-Oo MM, Saddki N, Hassan N

BMC Oral Health, 2011;11:6.

PMID: 21342536 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6831-11-6

We assessed factors influencing patients' satisfaction with their dental appearance and the treatments they desired to improve dental aesthetics.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics, Dental/psychology; Esthetics, Dental/statistics & numerical data*

Fulltext Evaluation of maxillary anterior teeth and their relation to the golden proportion in Malaysian population

Al-Marzok MI, Majeed KR, Ibrahim IK

BMC Oral Health, 2013;13:9.

PMID: 23347800 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6831-13-9

The maxillary anterior teeth are important in achieving pleasing dental aesthetics. Various methods are used to measure the size and form of them, including the golden proportion between their perceived widths, and the width-to-height ratio, referred to as the golden standard. The purpose of this study was conducted to evaluate whether consistent relationships exist between tooth width and height of the clinical crown dimensions; and to investigate the occurrence of the golden proportion of the maxillary anterior teeth.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics, Dental*

Fulltext The use of a psychological testing instrument as an indicator of dissatisfaction with aesthetic dental treatment - a preliminary study

Dudley J, Richards L, Mahmud M

BMC Psychol, 2020 Mar 14;8(1):24.

PMID: 32171332 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-020-0391-z

BACKGROUND: The use of psychological testing to indicate the potential for dissatisfaction with dental treatment has many potential patient and clinician benefits but has been rarely investigated. The study aimed to explore the use of the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) psychological testing instrument in describing the relationship between pre-treatment psychological traits and aesthetic restorative treatment satisfaction.

METHODS: Thirty patients requiring aesthetic restorative dental treatment completed three questionnaires, namely 1) a pre-treatment expectation assessment, 2) an SCL-90-R analysis pre-treatment and 3) an outcome assessment post-treatment to assess patient's expectations and satisfaction of the proposed dental treatment relating to function, aesthetics, comfort and tissue preservation. Logistic regression models were used to assess the impact of psychological variables on patient satisfaction after adjusting for baseline expectations (P

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics

Fulltext Evaluation of the color durability of acrylic resin veneer materials after immersion in common beverages at different time intervals: A spectrophotometric study

Kohli S, Bhatia S

Biomed J, 2015 May-Jun;38(3):244-9.

PMID: 25355393 DOI: 10.4103/2319-4170.143519

Proper function, esthetics, and cost are the prime factors to be considered while selecting bridge veneering materials. The purpose of the study is to evaluate color durability of acrylic veneer materials after immersion in common beverages at different time intervals.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics

Fulltext Species diversity and abundance of Euphylliidae (Cnidaria: Anthozoa: Scleractinia) corals in Tioman, Redang and Payar Islands, Peninsular Malaysia

Shahbudin Saad, Fikri Ahmad Khodzori

Borneo Journal of Marine Science and Aquaculture, 2017;1(1):51-56.

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The number of endangered coral species is increasing over the past decades due to multiple stresses and threats. Euphylliidae corals are among the species heavily targeted for the marine aquarium trade due to their colourful appearance and aesthetic importance. However, their distribution in Peninsular Malaysia has not been thoroughly investigated. Present study aims to investigate the diversity and abundance patterns of euphylliid species at 36 reef sites in Marine Protected Areas of Tioman, Redang and Payar Islands. Video transect surveyed a total of 671 euphylliids individuals belonging to six species from three genera. The diversity and evenness indices of euphylliids were significantly higher (P

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics

Fulltext Eating with our eyes: From visual hunger to digital satiation

Spence C, Okajima K, Cheok AD, Petit O, Michel C

Brain Cogn, 2016 12;110:53-63.

PMID: 26432045 DOI: 10.1016/j.bandc.2015.08.006

One of the brain's key roles is to facilitate foraging and feeding. It is presumably no coincidence, then, that the mouth is situated close to the brain in most animal species. However, the environments in which our brains evolved were far less plentiful in terms of the availability of food resources (i.e., nutriments) than is the case for those of us living in the Western world today. The growing obesity crisis is but one of the signs that humankind is not doing such a great job in terms of optimizing the contemporary food landscape. While the blame here is often put at the doors of the global food companies - offering addictive foods, designed to hit 'the bliss point' in terms of the pleasurable ingredients (sugar, salt, fat, etc.), and the ease of access to calorie-rich foods - we wonder whether there aren't other implicit cues in our environments that might be triggering hunger more often than is perhaps good for us. Here, we take a closer look at the potential role of vision; Specifically, we question the impact that our increasing exposure to images of desirable foods (what is often labelled 'food porn', or 'gastroporn') via digital interfaces might be having, and ask whether it might not inadvertently be exacerbating our desire for food (what we call 'visual hunger'). We review the growing body of cognitive neuroscience research demonstrating the profound effect that viewing such images can have on neural activity, physiological and psychological responses, and visual attention, especially in the 'hungry' brain.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics*

Fulltext Conservative Management of Dental Erosion in Adolescents with Medical Conditions

Mohd Nor H, Harun NA

Case Rep Dent, 2018;2018:3230983.

PMID: 30647975 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3230983

The prevalence of dental erosion among children and adolescents is trending higher in recent decades and is becoming a major concern. Dental erosion can be caused by either extrinsic or intrinsic acids or both. One of the established aetiological factors for dental erosion by intrinsic acid is the gastrooesophageal reflux disease. The degree of dental erosions may be influenced by any medical conditions that cause a reduction in salivary flow such as the salivary gland excision, autoimmune disease, radiation to the head and neck regions, and medications. If left untreated, the dental erosion can cause dentine hypersensitivity, loss of occlusal vertical height, and aesthetic problems. For effective management of dental erosion, the aetiology of each case must be determined, and its detection at an early stage is of prime importance. This case report illustrates the conservative management of dental erosion in two adolescent patients presented with their medical conditions and behaviour issues. The aim of the treatments was to preserve the vitality of the affected teeth. The treatments were successfully completed using a conservative approach, with the patients' medical conditions taken into consideration.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics

Fulltext Simple Orthodontic Correction of Rotated Malpositioned Teeth Using Sectional Wire and 2 × 4 Orthodontic Appliances in Mixed-Dentition: A Report of Two Cases

Sockalingam SNMP, Zakaria ASI, Khan KAM, Azmi FM, Noor NM

Case Rep Dent, 2020;2020:6972196.

PMID: 32695527 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6972196

The correction of rotated malpositioned tooth/teeth into the dental arch alignment in the mixed-dentition is often a challenging task for paediatric dentists. Failure in addressing this issue can bring about detrimental effect to the developing dentition and increases the probability of a complex orthodontic treatment in later years. Factors such as severity of the malpositioned teeth, patient's treatment compliance, limitation in specific functions of the selected appliance, availability of bone and space may dictate the success of the treatment. The combined use of a simple sectional orthodontic wire appliance and a 2 × 4 orthodontic appliance has been shown to produce a positive effect. The appliances resulted in derotation of the rotated malpositioned teeth and bringing them into arch alignment in two cases. This treatment option had eliminated the detrimental effects to the developing dentition and helped patients to enhance their smile and dental aesthetics.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics, Dental

Fulltext The Integration of a Dual-Wavelength Super Pulsed Diode Laser for Consistent Tissue Ablation in the Esthetic Zone: A Case Series

Kamar Affendi NH, Ahmad R, Vahidi F, Hassan MZ, Rahimi SN

Case Rep Dent, 2020;2020:8883156.

PMID: 33343944 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8883156

Introduction: A diode laser is one of the universally compact accepted laser systems used fundamentally for soft tissue applications. Most diode laser devices have a single wavelength of either 810 nm for superior coagulation or 980 nm for tissue ablation. In these case series, the use of dual wavelengths (810 nm and 980 nm) in combination with super pulsing has provided a cleaner cut (no charring) with faster healing that eases the placement of the final restoration in the esthetic zone. Case Description. The present case series describe four cases in the esthetic zone that achieved hemostasis ablation without collateral damage to enhance gingival balance of definitive restoration. The gingivoplasty and gingivectomy modes are used to achieve efficient tissue ablation. Although there is no specific mode indicated in the FDA laser requirement for gingival depigmentation, the procedure could be safely performed with the dual-wavelength diode laser.

Result: All four patients revealed a good esthetic outcome and reported no pain postoperatively. Healing was uneventful, and definitive restoration was delivered within two to four weeks postoperatively.

Conclusion: Within the limitation of these case series, the dual-wavelength super pulsed diode laser has the capacity to deliver peak powers resulting in efficient cutting and less tissue charring and also as an alternative tool for removal of gingival pigmentation. Prospective clinical research with larger sample size is needed for conclusive results.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics

Fulltext Reverse abdominoplasty flap in reconstruction of post-bilateral mastectomies anterior chest wall defect

Tiong WH, Basiron NH

Case Rep Med, 2014;2014:942078.

PMID: 25161670 DOI: 10.1155/2014/942078

Reverse abdominoplasty was originally described for epigastric lift. Since the work by Baroudi and Huger in the 1970s, it has become clear that reverse abdominoplasty application can be extended beyond just aesthetic procedure. Through the knowledge of anterior abdominal wall vascularity, its application had included reconstructive prospect in the coverage of various chest wall defects. To date, reverse abdominoplasty flap has been used to reconstruct unilateral anterior chest wall defect or for larger defect but only in combination with other reconstructive techniques. Here, we presented a case where it is used as a standalone flap to reconstruct bilateral anterior chest wall soft tissue defect post-bilateral mastectomies in oncological resection. In conclusion, reverse abdominoplasty flap provided us with a simple, faster, and satisfactory reconstructive outcome.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics

Fulltext Juvenile Breast Hypertrophy: A Successful Breast Reduction of 14.9% Body Weight without Recurrence in a 5-Year Follow-Up

Hisham A, Abd Latib M, Basiron N

Case Rep Surg, 2017;2017:3491012.

PMID: 28255494 DOI: 10.1155/2017/3491012

Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a rare and relentless disease affecting women in the peripubertal period. We present a 13-year-old girl with massive bilateral JHB, successfully treated with a breast reduction and free nipple graft technique. A total of 7300 grams of breast tissue had been removed, accounting for 14.9% of the patient's total body weight. Prophylactic hormonal therapy was not commenced. During the 5-year follow-up period, there was no recurrence and the patient remains satisfied with the aesthetic outcome. A recent meta-analysis study indicates that subcutaneous mastectomy is associated with reduced risk of recurrence, but it is more deforming and the aesthetic result is inferior to a reduction mammaplasty. In patients treated with the latter technique, some evidence exists suggesting that the use of a free nipple graft is associated with a less frequent risk of recurrence than a pedicle technique. This present case is unique as it demonstrates the clinical course of this patient at a considerably longer follow-up period than most reported studies. We adhered to the limited available evidence and highlight the long-term reliability of breast reduction with free nipple grafting as the first line surgical option in JHB, eliminating the need for repeated surgeries.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics

Fulltext Validity and Reliability of the Arabic Version of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire for Yemeni Adolescents

Alsanabani AAM, Yusof ZYM, Wan Hassan WN, Aldhorae K, Alyamani HA

Children (Basel), 2021 May 25;8(6).

PMID: 34070552 DOI: 10.3390/children8060448

(1) Objectives: This paper aimed to cross-culturally adapt the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) into an Arabic language version (PIDAQ(A)) for measuring the oral health related quality of life related to dental aesthetics among 12-17-year-old Yemeni adolescents. (2) Material and methods: The study comprised three parts, which were linguistic validation and qualitative interview, comprehensibility assessment, and psychometric validations. Psychometric properties were examined for validity (exploratory factor analysis (EFA), partial confirmatory factor analysis (PCFA), construct, criterion, and discriminant validity) and reliability (internal consistency and reproducibility). (3) Results: The PIDAQ(A) contained a new item. EFA extracted three factors (item factor loading 0.375 to 0.918) comprising dental self-confidence, aesthetic concern, and psychosocial impact subscales. PCFA showed good fit statistics (comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.928, root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.071). In addition, invariance across age groups was tested. Cronbach's α values ranged from 0.90 to 0.93 (intraclass correlations = 0.89-0.96). A criterion validity test showed that the PIDAQ(A) had a significant association with oral impacts on daily performance scores. A construct validity test showed significant associations between PIDAQ(A) subscales and self-perceived dental appearance and self-perceived need for orthodontic braces (p < 0.05). Discriminant validity presented significant differences in the mean PIDAQ(A) scores between subjects having severe malocclusion and those with slight malocclusion. No floor or ceiling effects were detected.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics; Esthetics, Dental

Fulltext Multiple bony overgrowths in the mouth - report of two cases

Kannan S, Muthusamy S, Muthu K, Sidhu P

Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab, 2015 12 29;12(3):260-1.

PMID: 26811708 DOI: 10.11138/ccmbm/2015.12.3.260

Tori and exostoses are benign bony protuberances that arise from bone surfaces in the oral cavity. The etiology of these growths has been implicated as multifactorial, but no consensus has been reached so far. These painless overgrowths seldom present as a complaint in the dental office unless functional or esthetic complications set in, and there is a fear for cancer. Here we discuss two rare cases where bony overgrowths present in the mouth were extensive and multiple.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics

Perception of dental appearance using Index of Treatment Need (Aesthetic Component) assessments

Abdullah MS, Rock WP

Community Dent Health, 2002 Sep;19(3):161-5.

PMID: 12269462

To compare assessments of malocclusion made by an orthodontist with the perceptions of children and their parents.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics, Dental*

Epidemiology of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need of 12-13-year-old Malaysian schoolchildren

Esa R, Razak IA, Allister JH

Community Dent Health, 2001 Mar;18(1):31-6.

PMID: 11421403

Data on malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need in Malaysia are limited. The purpose of this study was to evaluate malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need in a sample of 12-13-year-old schoolchildren using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI), and to assess the relationship between malocclusion and socio-demographic variables, perceptions of need for orthodontic treatment, aesthetic perception and social functioning.

Matched MeSH terms: Esthetics, Dental

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