Sherpey's fibers are the terminal ends of principal fibers of the periodontal ligament that insert into the cementum and the periosteum of the alveolar bone. It acts as buffer medium…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniApril 7, 2015
Personalized Dental Medicine Personalized medicine is receiving an increasing global attention and interest from scientific communities. It relies on understanding genomic structure of individuals which allows for establishing proper treatment…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniJanuary 10, 2015
Dr. Mohammed Alshehry, a graduate of College of Dentistry, King Saudi University and Consultant of Implant and Restorative Dentistry has invented the Endodontic Apical Plug which is about a tool for…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniJanuary 1, 2015
canal curvature without communication with the periodontal ligament, resulting in a procedural error termed ledge formation or lodging." width="628" height="538" /> Endodontic mishaps or procedural accidents are unfortunate occurrences that…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniDecember 1, 2014
Restorative/ prosthetic treatment planning is a complex task, where several biological, physical, chemical, and financial factors interact. Dentists understand that despite the restoration quality, they have to face the challenge…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniOctober 24, 2014
Those who fail to understand the history usually fail to understand the present and fail to plan the future. Professionals who understand the history of their profession tend to appreciate…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniOctober 14, 2014
Incidence and prevalence measure the extent of a disease in a population. Both terms are often used interchangeably. However, they are not similar . Incidence provides information about change…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniOctober 7, 2014
The key factor for successful management of medical emergencies in dental setting is the ability to recognize early signs. Dental professionals should be equipped with proper knowledge and training to react in cases…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniSeptember 4, 2014