Results: 39

Effects of furcation involvement on molar survival in periodontally treated patients

J. oral res. (Impresa); 13 (1), 2024
Objective: This study aims to analyze the survival time of molar tooth according to furcation involvement (FI) classification among periodontally treated patients under a supportive periodontal care program. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was con-ducted among 77 periodontitis patients with ...

Microcomputed-Tomographic Analysis of the Root Canal Morphology of the Mandibular First Molars in a Malaysian Subpopulation Using Two Classification Systems

Int. j. morphol; 42 (1), 2024
SUMMARY: This work investigated the morphology of the root canal system of the mandibular first molar in a Malaysian subpopulation. Using micro-computed tomography with an isotropic resolution of 22 µm, 140 mandibular first molars were scanned. MIMICS software was used for segmentation, 3-D reconstructi...

Ethnic variation in the most common shade of anterior teeth among malaysian students: a cross-sectional study

J. oral res. (Impresa); 12 (1), 2023
Aim: Determination of the most common shade of anterior teeth in Malaysian students of different ethnicities. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 subjects, 40 each from different ethnicities (Malay, Chinese, and Indian) aged 18-22 years were evaluated for tooth shade using the VITA Classical shade guid...

The groove configuration of mandibular molars of malaysians of mongoloid ancestry

J. oral res. (Impresa); 12 (1), 2023
Aim: Variation in dental structures is widely accepted as a combination of multiple factors such as gender, environmental effects and genetics. However, the characterization of similarities and differences in dental morphology has been lacking in relation to the factors mentioned. This study aims to asse...

Analyzing complaints of arm, neck, and shoulder pain among academicians in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study on prevalence and contributing factors

Rev. Pesqui. Fisioter; 13 (1), 2023
OBJECTIVES: Complaints of arm, neck, and shoulder (CANS) have been recognized as an important cause of work disability. Therefore, it is essential to identify those health risk factors for the development of CANS before they escalate into a disabling musculoskeletal condition. This study aims to ascertai...

Oral health knowledge, attitude, practice, perceptions and barriers to dental care among libyan parents

J. oral res. (Impresa); 11 (1), 2022
Aim: To assess parental oral health knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP), perceptions of their children's oral health status, and explore the barriers to dental care utilization among Libyan parents living in Malaysia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Libyan parents of chi...

Factors Associated with Oral Health Literacy among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Abstract Objective: To determine the oral health literacy (OHL) level and its associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 135 diabetic patients with a mean age of 62.6 years...

Reproductive health practices and use of health services among immigrant Indonesian women working in Malaysia

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe the reproductive health practices of immigrant Indonesian women working in Malaysia and their accessibility to health services. METHODS A cross-sectional study using a validated self-administered questionnaire was conducted with 593 immigrant Indonesian workers who stay...

Assessing the racial differences in Q angle measurements in relevance to articular cartilage of the femoral condyle: a retrospective ultrasound study

Int. j. morphol; 39 (6), 2021
SUMMARY: The Q-angle is defined as the acute angle formed by the vectors for combined pull of the quadriceps femoris muscle and the patellar tendon. This study aimed to investigate the variations in Q angle with respect to race. Moreover, this study performed ultrasound to evaluate of the thickness of ar...

Preditores de videogames para dispositivos móveis na dor do músculo esquelético entre estudantes universitários em Selangor, Malásia

Rev. Pesqui. Fisioter; 11 (3), 2021
OBJETIVOS: Jogar videogames em dispositivos móveis tem aumentado rapidamente entre estudantes universitários, mais do que antes da pandemia do COVID-19. Isso é muito preocupante, pois pode desencadear vários problemas, como dores musculoesqueléticas e distúrbios de jogo. Vários estudos semelhantes...