Associaton of dermatoglyphic patterns and salivary pH with DMFT index of patients in Riyadh
Conclusion: The loop pattern is associated with lesser incidence of caries, whereas whorl pattern is associated with higher incidence of caries. Dermatoglyphics is a noninvasive method that can be used to identify caries susceptibility and take appropriate prophylactic measures. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - March 16, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: Amara Swapna Lingam Source Type: research

3D assessment of facial contours of patients wearing either complete denture or implant-supported fixed dentures
Conclusion: CD and implant-supported fixed partial dentures, both treatment approaches, cause facial soft tissue changes, which may help to improve the facial esthetic. The effects of these treatment methods on facial soft tissues are not significantly different, except the philtrum height. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - March 16, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: ZB Demirekin A Gunaydin K Cavdarli Y Findik S Turkaslan T Baykul Source Type: research

The influence of MTAD and QMix on the accuracy of electronic apex locator in locating simulated perforations
Conclusion: The most accurate electronic measurements of artificial perforation were obtained under dry conditions or with NaCl. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - March 16, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: A Dumani AA Ates CS Ucan S Yilmaz I Unal O Yoldas Source Type: research

Comparison of factors affecting patients with a myofascial temporomandibular disorder with and without sleep bruxism
Conclusion: It can be concluded that SB causes limitation of the jaw's functional activities, neck problems, and decreased sleep quality in myofascial TMD. These findings emphasize the importance of considering SB when evaluating and treating patients with myofascial TMD problems. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - March 16, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: A Tuncer F Atay HC Guzel AH Tuncer Source Type: research

Correlating optical coherence tomography biomarkers with visual acuity in nigerian retinitis pigmentosa patients
Conclusion: This report supports the notion that OCT image reporting on physical retinal structure in RP eyes can be used to predict disease effects on vision. A prospective study to better quantify the degree of structural change and correlate with the degree of functional loss is required for RP gene types in Nigerians and black Africans. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - March 16, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: ON Okonkwo AO Hassan EN Ogbedo T Akanbi V Umeh CT Agweye Source Type: research