Biography:

Leonardo Faverani has completed his PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2013 and currently he is pursuing his Post-doctoral in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology from Sao Paulo State Univsersity-UNESP Aracatuba Dental School. He has published more than 80 papers in reputed journal.

Roberta Okamoto is an Associate Professor of Anatomy and she is the Post-graduate Coordinator at Sao Paulo State Univsersity -UNESP Aracatuba Dental School. She has more than 67 papers in reputed journals.

Abstract:

Osteoporosis is one of the systemic changes that is of worldwide public health concern, characterized by a decreased bone mass and a deterioration of bone microstructure. Several drugs has been used to osteoporosis treatment with the main goal to increase the bone mineral density and decrease the bone fractures. In dentistry, one of the determining factors for the proper dental implants osseointegration is the quality of bone tissue which is impaired in this situation. Therefore, we aim in this presentation to show the behavior of alveolar bone and peri-implantar bone affected by osteoporosis and its treatment through in vivo studies. In the begining, we will show the alveolar bone in homeostasis situation and then we will discuss some of our studies about alveolar and peri-implantar bone healing in osteoporatic rats treated with different drugs such as estrogen replacement, biphosphonates, selective estrogen receptor modulators and other current medications indicated to treatment of female and male osteoporosis. Our results will be presented through histology, histometric, immunohistochemistry, microtomographic, fluorochromes and molecular analysis, leading to clinical responses.

Biography:

Dr Bayan Al asmari is a General dentist. She finished her internship in 2015.  She is  interested in Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine. She is working at a private clinic ( Smile art clinic ) in saudi Arabia , Riyadh .

Abstract:

The advent of cone-beam computed tomography has led to the ease of evaluation of the morphology, position, shape, size and the variation in several anatomical structures. A normal variation occurs with age, gender and between right and left sides. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate deferent linear measurement in human mandibles and compare them to age and gender. This is a retrospective study was conducted on CBCT examination taken from patients attended the Oral Diagnostic Department at Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy between 2010 and 2015. Images of patients with history of trauma, dysplasia or orthognathic surgery were excluded. 408 hemi-mandibles were evaluated ranging in age from 18 to 75 years for the location of: condyle, coronoid, gonion and menton. Linear measurements were then recorded between each point and analyzed among age groups and gender. The data showed significantly positive correlation between the age and mandibular length (distance between gonion and menton. A negative correlation was found in the coronoid length and gonion angle and positive correlation was found with the coronoid length. When the readings were compared against gender, a significant difference was shown in all linear measurements, except the angle of the mandible. None of the samples showed any asymmetrical changes between the right and left side. Within the limitation of this study, the changes in the mandibular linear measurements were not related to the change of age except of the mandibular length. Gender was found to be a factor in changes of these measurements, which was explained by the effect of muscular and habitual changes between genders.

Biography:

Enaam Al Hassan completed his Graduation from Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy in 2013. He is an active member at the Saudi Dental Society and he got a certificate of appreciation for participating in the research entitled “Periodontal status and gestational diabetes of Saudi women: Relationship with low birth weight infants”. Currently, he is an Academic Demonstrator in RCsDP.

Abstract:

Aim of this study is to determine any potential relationship between the periodontal screening and recording (PSR) values in pregnant women who have impaired glucose intolerance on the duration of gestation and weight of delivered infants. The study consisted of 100 Saudi women, 59 medically fit pregnant lady and 41 with gestational diabetes mellitus. PSR table was used when screenings were performed; PSR values were recorded for all patients and weights of all born babies were recorded. Other materials were also used like WHO periodontal probes. Disposable OD kits, cotton rolls and gauze (masks, gloves, pep napkin and disinfectant) were used to improve the infection control. Patient were seated in a comfortable chair during examination and after initial examination, an oral report was given to explain the dental status and any urgent recommendation or future expectations.

Biography:

Dr. W.Alghamdi earnd her BD in dental sciences from Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy in 2015 she works as a teaching assistant for the department of prosthodontics in the same college.

Abstract:

Introduction: Different bur designs have been developed in order to enhance the quality of tooth preparation and to control the amount of tooth reduction.

 

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of tooth preparation produced using diamonds with guide pins in means of convergence angle and finish line width and consistency; in comparison with preparations produced with conventional diamonds.

 

Method & Materials: Forty typodont mandibular 1^st molar teeth were collected and their occlusal surfaces were flattened. Twenty 4^th year dental students volunteered to participate in the study. Each participant was asked to prepare 2 typodont teeth, one using a Torpido diamond and the other using same exact design with the addition of 0.4 mm guide pin. Standardized images of each prepared tooth were captured by a professional camera while it is seated in custom fit die base in front a black background. Each image was analyzed with computer screen protractor software (Iconic Inc.) to determine the buccolingual and mesiodistal convergence angles of each preparation. Moreover, the width of each finish line was measured in 12 predetermined points using a digital caliper. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.

 

Results:

Diamonds with guide pins resulted in more proximal taper (mean=38.1) than conventional diamonds (mean=23.9). The variability in finish line width was significantly less among teeth prepared by diamonds with guide pins (levene’s test p-value=0.005).

 

Conclusion:

Diamonds with guide pins produced more taper than conventional ones. However, diamonds with guide pins were more self-limited and resulted in a more controlled and predictable finish line width

Biography:

Sonia Shahid is a final year MBBS student of Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi Pakistan. She has been a part of several national and international researches. She has attended several national and international seminars and conferences. She has good knowledge of clinical practices and protocols in variety of settings. She is an inquisitive student with a passion for education as a power for change and improvement in the healthcare field of her country.

Abstract:

Introduction:​ Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, palate or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate result when facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby do not fuse completely. Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects. They most commonly occur as isolated birth defects but are also associated with many inherited genetic conditions or syndromes. Types of cleft lip and palate are isolated cleft lip, isolated cleft palate, incomplete cleft lip and palate (unilateral/bilateral), complete cleft lip and palate (unilateral/bilateral) and midline cleft. Clefts are caused by the interaction between genetic and environmental factors.

 

Objective:​ The objective of this study is to analyze the patterns of cleft lip and/or cleft palate in Karachi, Pakistan from data collected at a tertiary care hospital.

 

Methodology:​ This cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2013‐July 2016. Pediatric patients less than 7 years of age were recruited in this study with regard of gender presenting to pediatric department of tertiary care hospitals of Karachi with principal complain of cleft lip and palate. A history and examination form designed from an application “forms”, particularly for the study. For data analysis SPSS 16.0 software was used. The data variables were age, gender, cleft type, parental consanguinity, presence of other anomalies, and family history of cleft.

 

Results: ​In a period of 3 years, total 165 patients were inspected and out of which 42.28% were males and 57.72% were females. The mean age was 2.7 months. ​Boys predominated in cleft lip and palate and cleft lip both; whereas, girls predominated in isolated cleft palate, with male to female ratios of 1.8:1, 1.6:1, and 0.7:1.2, respectively. ​Cleft lip combined with cleft palate was the commonest cleft disorder accounting for 46.3% of cases followed by isolated cleft lip (36.7%) and cleft palate only (17%). Among combined cleft lip and palate, incomplete cleft lip and palate­unilateral (21.4%), bilateral (20.7%), complete cleft lip and palate­unilateral (19.2%), bilateral (31.7%) and midline cleft (7%).​ Approximately 13% of the patients with cleft lip and palate have other medical concerns or anomalies. The most common anomaly was of congenital heart disease. Other conditions such as spina bifida, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, fascio­femoral syndrome, hernia, undescended testis and ectopic kidney were present. 61% of the individuals had a family history of cleft.

 

Conclusion:​ Cleft lip and palate are one of the most common birth defects seen in the pediatric and maxillofacial department, with an overall prevalence of 2.8 per thousand newborns, with cleft lip/cleft palate seen in approximately 1­2 per thousand births and cleft palate seen in 0.9 per thousand births. It contributes substantially to long-term disability in children as well as to tremendous emotional and financial stress for affected families and individuals. In our study, consanguineous marriages were observed among 54.4% of patients’ parents which clearly indicates a strong link between family history and the anomaly.

Biography:

Alrouh AlSaadoon completed his Graduation from Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy in 2014. He is an active member in Saudi Dental Society. Currently, he is an Academic Demonstrator in Riyadh Colleges.

Abstract:

Background & Aim: Methaemoglobinaemia is a serious but rare complication associated with the topical application of local anesthetics, especially lidocaine in infants. Due to this risk in 2014, FDA banned the use of lidocaine as a topical anesthetic for teething. The aim of this study was to test the awareness of health professionals to the risks associated with topical anesthesia for teething among health professionals in Riyadh.

 

Method: A structured questionnaire was developed by consulting to an experienced pediatrician and pediatric dentist. Items were then analyzed to remove redundancies and checked for content validity. The finalized questionnaire was then tested for reproducibility. The final questionnaire comprised of four parts: The knowledge of teething, remedies used for teething, their opinion on the use of anesthetics for treating teething and the knowledge about methaemoglobinaemia. The questionnaire was administered to general dentists, pediatric dentists, pediatricians and pharmacists.

 

Results: The overall knowledge of teething was good among all four groups. Pediatricians and Pediatric Dentists had a good knowledge of methaemoglobinaemia. However, few respondents were aware of the FDI regulations. Among those who were aware of the potential toxicity of lidocaine, several were still willing to prescribe local anesthetics for the management of teething.

 

Conclusion: There is poor knowledge about the danger of using local anesthetic gels for teething.