RESTORATIVE SCIENCES

Publications
2005     2006      2007     2008      2009     2010      2011     2012      2013     2014      2015      2017     2018     
2018

  • Baig MR, Akbar JH, Qudeimat M, Omar R. Effects of Impression Material, Impression Tray Type, and Type of Partial Edentulism on the Fit of Cobalt-Chromium Partial Denture Frameworks on Initial Clinical Insertion: A Retrospective Clinical Evaluation. Int J Prosthodont. 2018;31:120123.doi:10.11607/ijp.5495. PMID: 29448261.

  • Baig MR, Buzayan MM, Yunus N. Accuracy of a new elastomeric impression material for complete-arch dental implant impressions. J Invest Clin Dent. 2018;e12320. (https://doi.org/10.1111/jicd.12320 )
2017

  • Ahmad FA, Karimi AA, Alboloushi NA, Al-Omari QD, AlSairafi FJ, Qudeimat MA. Stress Level of Dental and Medical Students: Comparison of Effects of a Subject-Based Curriculum versus a Case-Based Integrated Curriculum. J Dent Educ. 2017 May;81(5):534-544. doi: 10.21815/JDE.016.026.

  • Behbehani J, Shreaz S, Irshad M, Karched M. The natural compound magnolol affects growth, biofilm formation, and ultrastructure of oral Candida isolates. Microb Pathog. 2017 Dec;113:209-217.

  • Khan S, Chikte U, Omar R. Impact of Removable Partial Dental Prostheses on the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of a South African Cohort with Varied Distributions of Missing Posterior Teeth. J Prosthodont. 2017 Oct 25. doi:10.1111/jopr.12692. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29067787.

  • Khan S, Chikte UM, Omar R. Outcomes with a posterior reduced dental arch: a randomised controlled trial. J Oral Rehabil. 2017 Nov;44(11):870-878. doi:10.1111/joor.12549. Epub 2017 Sep 4. PubMed PMID: 28799171.

  • Khan SB, Chikte UM, Omar R. An Overview of Systematic Reviews Related to Aspects of the Shortened Dental Arch and Its Variants in Adults. Int J Prosthodont. 2017 Jul/Aug;30(4):357-366. doi: 10.11607/ijp.5287. Review. PubMed PMID: 28697206.

  • Polyzois G, Lagouvardos P, Omar R, Brunton P. Attitudes of dentists toward denture adhesives: A questionnaire survey in Greece. J Prosthet Dent. 2017 Nov;118(5):643-649. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.01.011. Epub 2017 Apr 25. PubMed PMID: 28449863.


2015

  • Shreaz S, Wani WA, Behbehani JM, Raja V, Irshad M, Karched M, Ali I, Siddiqi WA, Hun LT. Cinnamaldehyde and its derivatives: New generation fungal antidotes. Submitted to the Journal Fitoterapia. Submission Date 08 June 2015. (At present under 3rd Revision).

  • Shi P, Goodson JM, Hartman ML, Hasturk H, Yaskell T, Vargas J, Cugini M, Barake R, Alsmadi O, Al-Mutawa S, Ariga J, Soparkar P, Behbehani J, , Behbehani K, Welty F. Continuous Metabolic Syndrome Scores for Children Using Salivary Biomarkers. PLoS One. 2015; 10(9): e0138979.

  • Hartman ML, Goodson JM, Barake R, Alsmad O, Al-Mutawa S, Ariga J, Soparkar P, Behbehani J, Behbehabi K, Welty F. Salivary glucose concentration exhibits threshold kinetics in normal-weight, overweight, and obsese children. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy 2015:8 pp.9-15.

  • Zafar F, Sharmin E, Shreaz S, Zafar H, Mir MUH, Behbehani J and Ahmad S. Biobased Pharmaceutical Polymer Nanocomposite: Synthesis and Chemistry (Book chapter). Published in Handbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies, Volume 1 (407-438), 2015 Scrivener Publishing LLC.

  • Clarkson RM, John K, Moule AJ. Horizontal palatal root fracture in a vital upper first premolar. Journal of Endodontics 2015: 41(5);759-61.

  • Krishnan U,Moule A, Alawadhi A. Cone beam computed tomography assisted retreatment of class three invasive cervical resorption. 2015 BMJ Case Reports. doi:10.1136/bcr-2014-207617.

  • Krishna U, Moule A. Cone beam computed tomography as an aid to diagnosing mixed radiopaque radiolucent lesions in mandibular incisor region - two case reports. 2015 BMJ Case Reports, 2015. doi:10.1136/bcr-2014-207617.

  • Krishnan U, Moule A. Mental nerve paraesthesia - a review of causes and two endodontically related cases. 2015 Saudi Endodontic Journal 5 (2); 138-145.

  • Moule AJ, Cohenca N. Emergency Assessment and Treatment Planning for Traumatic Dental Injuries. Australian Dental Journal (Supplement), accepted for publication November 2015.

  • Al-Ashtal A, Johansson A, Omar R, Johansson A-K. Awareness and knowledge of dental erosion among Yemeni dental professionals and students. BMC Oral Health 2015 Oct 8;15(1):119. doi: 10.1186/s12903-015-0103-x.


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2014

  • Alomari Q, Qudeimat M, Khalaf M, Al-Tarakemah Y. The Effect of Combining Radiographs and DIAGNOdent With Visual Examination on Detection and Treatment Decisions of Noncavitated Occluso-dentinal Caries. Oper Dent. 2014 Dec 23. [Epub ahead of print].

  • Alomari QD, Qudeimat MA, Ghayyath AA. Imaging of occluso-dentinal caries: a comparison among conventional radiographs, digital radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography images. Oral Radiol. 2014. DOI 10.1007/s11282-014-0181-5.

  • Behbehani MJ, Honkala E, (eds.). International Conference of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Primary Oral Health Care and the African and Middle-East Region of IADR. Med Princ Pract 2014;23(Suppl.1), pp. 78.

  • Hartman ML, Goodson JM, Barake R, Alsmad O, Al-Mutawa S, Ariga J, Soparkar P, Behbehani J, Behbehabi K, Welty F. Salivary glucose concentration exhibits threshold kinetics in normal-weight, overweight, and obsese children. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy 2015:8 pp.9-15.

  • Goodson JM, Travares M, Wang X, Niederman R, Cugini M, Hasturk H, Barake R, Alsmadi O, Al-Mutawa S, Ariga J, Soparkar P, Behbehani J, Behbehabi K. Obesity and Dental Decay: Inference on the Role of Dietary Sugar. PLOS ONE *2013/Vol8/Oss10/e74481 pp.1-8.

  • Goodson JM, Kantarci A, Hartman ML, Denis GV, Stephens D, Hasturk H, Yaskell T, Vargas J, Wang X, Cugini M, Barake R, Alsmadi O, Al-Mutawa S, Ariga J, Soparkar P, Behbehani J, Behbehabi K, Welty F. Metabolic Disease Risk in Children by Salivary Biomarker Analysis. PLOS ONE June2014/Vol. 9/Iss6/e98799 pp.1-9.

  • Kabler B, Mistry S, Moule A, Ringsmuth AK, Case P, Thomson A, Holcombe T. Revascularization Outcomes: A Prospective Analysis of 16 Consecutive Cases. Am Assn of Endodont *2013;http.//fx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joen.2013.10.032.pp.

  • Krishnan U, Al Maslamani M, Moule AJ. Cone beam CT as an aid to diagnosing mixed radiopague radiolucent lesions in the mandibular incisor region. BMJ Case Reports 2015. doi.10.1136/bcr-2014-207617. pp.1-9.

  • Khan S, Musekiwa A, Chikte UM, Omar R. Differences in functional outcomes for adult patients with prosthodontically-treated and -untreated shortened dental arches: a systematic review. PLoS One. 2014, 3;9(7):e101143. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0101143. eCollection 2014. PubMed PMID: 24992473; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4081502.

  • Khan SB, Chikte UM, Omar R. From classroom teaching to clinical practice: experiences of senior dental students regarding the shortened dental arch concept. J Dent Educ. 2014;78(6):906-913. PubMed PMID: 24882776.
2013

  • Akpata ES, Behbehani J, Akbar J, Thalib L, Mojiminiyi O. Fluoride intake from fluids and urinary fluoride excretion by young children in Kuwait: a non-fluoridated community. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2013;doi:10.1111/code.12081.

  • Alomari QD, Khalaf ME, Al-Shawaf NM. Relative contribution of restorative treatment to tooth extraction in a teaching institution. J Oral Rehabil 2013;40:464-471.

  • Behbehani JM. Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Primary Oral Health Care. Med Princ Pract 2013:DOI: 10.1159/000357125.

  • Goodson JM, Tavares M, Wang X, Niederman R, Cugini M, Hasturk H, Barake R, Alsmadi O, Al-Mutawa S, Ariga J, Soparkar P, Behbehani J, Behbehani K. Obesity and Dental Decay: Inference of the Role of Dietary Sugar Plos ONE 2013; 8(10) e74461.

  • Lamontange P, Al-Tarakemah Y, Honkala E. Relationship between the Preferred Chewing Side and the Angulation of Anterior Tooth Guidance. Med Princ Pract 2013:22:545-549.

  • Kahler B, Mistry S, Moule AJ, Thomson A, Holcomb T. Revascularization, outcomes; A prospective analysis of 16 consecutive cases. J Endo 2013; http//dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joen. 2013.10.032.

  • Clarkson RM, Kidd B, Evans GE, Moule AJ. Assessment of residual active chlorine in Milton solutions after dissolution of porcine incisor pulpal tissue. Austr Dent J 2013;58:428-433.

  • Omar R, Al-Tarakemah Y, Akbar J, Al-Awadhi S, Behbehani Y, Lamontagne P. Influence of procedural variations during the laboratory phase of complete denture fabrication on patient satisfaction and denture quality. J Dent 2013;41:852-860.

  • Carlsson GE, Ortorp A, , Omar R. What is the evidence base for the efficacies of different complete denture impression procedures? A critical review. J Dent 2013;41:17-23.

  • Akpata ES, Alomari QD, AlShammery AR. Principles and Practice of Operative Dentistry A Modern Approach. (Authors) 2013, Quintessence Publishing.


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2012

  • Akpata ES, Alomari Q, Mojiminiyi OA, Al-Sanae H. Caries experience among children with type 1 diabetes in Kuwait. Pediatr Dent. 2012;34(7):468-72.

  • Altarakemah Y, Al-Sane M, Lim S, Kingman A, Ismail AI. A new approach to Reliability assessment of dental caries examinations. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2012. DOI:10.1111/cdoe.12020.

  • Clarkson RM, Kidd B, Evans GE, Moule AJ. The effect of surfactant on the dissolution of porcine tissue by sodium hypochlorite solutions. J Endod 2012;38(9):1257-60.

  • Khan S, Omar R, Chikte UME. Perceptions regarding the shortened dental arch among dental practitioners in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. S Afr Dent J 2012;67:60-68.

  • Johansson AK, Omar R, Carlsson GE, Johansson A. Dental erosion and its growing importance in clinical practice: from past to present. Int J Dent. 2012;2012:632907.

  • Carlsson GE, Ortorp A, Omar R. What is the evidence base for the efficacies of different complete denture impression procedures? A critical review. J Dent. 2012 Dec 3. doi:pii: S0300-5712(12)00317-X. 10.1016/j.jdent.2012.11.015. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Omar R, Johansson A, Johansson AK, Carlsson GE. Tooth wear. Editorial. Int J Dent. 2012;2012:731085.


2011

  • Alomari QD, Barrieshi-Nusair K, Ali M. Effect of C-factor and LED Curing Mode on Microleakage of Class V Resin Composite Restorations. European Journal of Dentistry 2011;5(4):400-408.

  • Al-Khatrash A, Badran Y, Alomari Q. Factors affecting the detection and treatment of occlusal caries using the international caries detection and assessment system. Operative Dentistry 2011;36(6):597-607.

  • Alomari QD, Barrieshi KM, Al-Awadhi SA. Effect of post length and diameter on remaining dentine thickness in maxillary central and lateral incisors. International Endodontic Journal 2011;44(10):956-966.

  • Behbehani JM, Honkala E (Guest Editors). Proceedings of “The International Conference on Preventive and Minimal Intervention Dentistry”, the 10th KuADR Conference, Kuwait, December 4-5, 2010. Preface. J Dent 2011;39:Suppl. 2, pp. 55.

  • Haron I, Sabti M, Omar R. Awareness, Knowledge and practice of evidence-based dentistry amongst dentists in Kuwait. Eur J Dent Educ 2011;15:1-6.

  • Johansson A, Omar R, Carlsson GE. Bruxism and Prosthetic Dentistry: A critical review. J Prosthodont Res 2011;55:127-136.

  • Simonsen RJ, Neal RC. A Review of the Clinical Application and Performance of Pit and Fissure Sealants. Australian Dental Journal 2011;56:(Suppl. 1):45-58.

  • Fahl N, Simonsen RJ. Restorative options for traumatic injuries to the maxillary anterior arch. Amer J Esthet Dent 2011;1(2): 108-136.

  • Simonsen, RJ. From prevention to therapy: minimal intervention with sealants and preventive resin restorative materials. J Dent 2011;39(Suppl. 2):S27-S33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2011.11.001

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2010

  • Johansson A, Johansson AK, Omar R, Carlsson GE. Ch. Restoration of the worn dentition. Paesani D (Ed). Bruxism: theory and practice. Chicago. Quintessence 2010.

  • Alomari Q, El Daraa E. Randomized clinical trial of in-office dental bleaching with or without light activation. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2010;11(1):17-24.

  • Al-Samhan A, Al-Enezi H, Alomari Q. Clinical evaluation of posterior resin composite restorations placed by dental students of Kuwait University. Medical Principles and Practice 2010;19(4):299-304.

  • Alomari Q, Al-Kanderi B, Qudeimat M, Omar R. Re-treatment decisions for failed posterior restorations among Dentists in Kuwait. European Journal of Dentistry 2010;4(1):41-9.

  • Omar R, Akeel R. Prosthodontic decision making: What unprompted information do dentists seek before prescribing treatment? J Oral Rehabil 2010;37:69-77.

  • Carlsson GE, Omar R. The future of complete dentures in oral rehabilitation. A critical review. J Oral Rehabil 2010;37:143-156.
2009

  • Akpata ES, Al-Attar A,Sharma PN. Factors associated with severe caries among adults in Kuwait. Med Prin Pract 2009; 18:93-99.

  • Akpata ES, Danfillo IS, Otoh Ec, Mafeni JO. Geographical mapping of fluoride levels in drinking water sources in Nigeria. African Health Sciences 2009; 9: 227-33.

  • Alomari Q, Al-Saiegh F, Qudeimat M, Omar R. Recurrent caries at crown margins: making a decision on treatment. Med Princ Pract 2009;18:187-92.

  • Alomari Q, , Al-Omari WM, Omar R. Factors associated with postoperative sensitivity of amalgam restorations. J Irish Dent Assoc 2009;55:87-91.

  • Omar R, Oliver G, Alomari Q, Al-Attar A. Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of the Effect of Incomplete Seating of Cemented Fixed Dental Prostheses. Eur J Prosthodont Rest Dent 2009;17:126-133.

  • Perinpanayagam H, Al-Rabeah E. Osteoblasts interact with MTA surfaces and express Runx2. Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics, 2009;107,(4):590-596.
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2008

  • Johansson A, Johansson AK, Omar R, Carlsson GE. Rehabilitation of the worn dentition. J Oral Rehabil. 2008;35:548-66.

 2007

  • Al-Omari QD, Omar R, E.S. Akpata. Effect of LED curing modes on postoperative sensitivity after class II resin composite restorations. J Adhes Dent 2007;9(5):477-481.

  • Al-Omari QD, Ajlouni RF, Omar R. Polymerization shrinkage of resin composites; a review of the literature. S Afr Dent J 2007; 62 (1):16-22.

  • Muller HP, Barrieshi-Nusair KM, Kononen E. Repeatability of ultrasonic determination of gingival thickness. Clin Oral Investig. 2007;11:439-442.

  • Muller HP, Barrieshi-Nusair KM. A combination of alleles 2 of interleukin (IL)-1A(-889) and IL-1B(+3954) is associated with lower gingival bleeding tendency in plaque-induced gingivitis in young adults of Arabic heritage. Clin Oral Investig. 2007; 11(3):297-302.

  • Omar R, Al-Boaijan,E, Al-Twaijri, S, Akeel, R. Satisfaction with oral status among adult school-attending Saudi women with and without fixed partial dentures. Quintessence Int 2007;38:171.143-150.

  • Idriss S, Abduljabbar T, Habib C, Omar R. Factors associated with microleakage in class II resin composite restorations. Oper Dent 2007;32:60-66.
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2006
  • Akpata ES, Behbehani J. Effect of bonding systems on post-operative sensitivity from posterior composites. Am J Dent 2006; 19: 151-154.

  • Akbar JH, Petrie CS, Walker MP, Williams K, Eick JD. Marginal Adaptation of Cerec 3 CAD/CAM Composite Crowns Using Two Different Finish Line Preparation Designs. J Prosthodontics, Vol. 15, No. 3 (May-June), 2006; pp 1-9.

  • Al-Omari Q, Barrieshi-Nusair K, Said K. Smoking prevalence and its effect on dental health attitudes and behavior among dental students. Med Princ Pract. 2006;15(3):195-199.

  • Al-Omari WM, Al-Omari QD, Omar R. Effect of cavity disinfection on postoperative sensitivity associated with amalgam restorations. Oper Dent 2006;31:165-170.

  • Al-Hiyasat AS, Barrieshi-Nusair KM, Al-Omari MA. The radiographic outcomes of direct pulp-capping procedures performed by dental students: a retrospective study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006 Dec; 137(12):1699-705.

  • Barrieshi-Nusair K, Al-Omari Q, Said K. Dental health attitudes and behaviour among dental students in Jordan. Community Dent Health. 2006 Sept; 23(3):147-151.

  • Barrieshi-Nusair KM, Qudeimat MA. A prospective clinical study of mineral trioxide aggregate for partial pulpotomy in cariously exposed permanent teeth. J Endod. 2006 Aug; 32(8):731-5.

  • Carlsson GE, Omar R. Trends in prosthodontics. Med Princ Pract 2006; 15:167-179.

2005
  • Barrieshi-Nusair KM, Hammad HM. Intracoronal sealing comparison of mineral trioxide aggregate and glass ionomer. Quintessence Int. 2005 36:539-45.

  • Klemetti E, Rico-Vargas S, Mojon P. Short duration hyperbaric oxygen treatment affects blood flow in rats. Pilot observations. Lab Animals 2005; 39: 116-21.

  • Kawai Y, Murakami H, Shariati B, Klemetti E, Blomfield J, Billette L, Lund JP, Feine JS. Do traditional techniques produce better conventional complete dentures than simplified techniques? J Dent 2005; 33(8): 659-68.

  • *Rantala MA, Ahlberg J, Suvinen TI, Savolainen A, Kononen M. Chronic myofascial pain, disk displacement with reduction and psychosocial factors in Finnish non-patients. Journal Article Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 2004;62:293-7.

  • *Touyz LZG, Lamontagne P, Smith BE. Pain and Anxiety Reduction Using a Manual Stimulation Distraction Device When Administering Local Analgesia Oro-Dental Injections: A Multi-Center Clinical Investigation. J Clin Dent 2004;15:88-92.

  • Al-Ali K, Marghalani H, Al-Yahya A, Omar R. An assessment of endodontic re-treatment decision-making in an educational setting. Int Endodont J 2005;38:470-476.
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