Papers by Mehrnaz Karimi Afshar
Anatomical Sciences Journal, May 10, 2017
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Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, 2018
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DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Dec 1, 2015
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Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Dec 31, 2022
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Journal of Dentistry, Dec 1, 2020
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Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Facial tissue loss is acquired as a result of congenital anomalies or acquisitional misshapen lik... more Facial tissue loss is acquired as a result of congenital anomalies or acquisitional misshapen like tumoral lesions or accidents. These defects result in functional problems, esthetic concerns, and also psychosocial troubles and could be repaired by plastic surgery or reconstructed using facial prostheses. Conventional tissue-supported auricular prostheses meet lots of challenges due to dependence on tissue undercut or adhesive for retention. Implant-retained auricular prostheses lessen the complications related to adhesive-retained prostheses and alleviate the need for invasive plastic surgery. Implant-retained auricular prostheses provide patients with secure retention and avoid prosthesis disengagement caused by movable surrounding soft tissue. The impact of prostheses with secured retention and satisfactory esthetics on the self-confidence of patients with facial defects is promising. This paper aimed to describe the surgical and prosthetic workflow of a patient with acquired ear...
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Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Background: The influence of orthodontic treatment on self-confidence and quality of life is a ma... more Background: The influence of orthodontic treatment on self-confidence and quality of life is a major reason for patients to seek treatment. This study was designed to assess the relationship between orthodontic treatment need and psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics in patients seeking orthodontic treatment. Methods: This descriptive analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 165 patients referred to orthodontic clinics in Kerman to start treatment. Patients were selected by census method to reach the specified sample size. The data collection tools included 3 forms: demographic information form, Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) and a form for recording information obtained from clinical examination to determine orthodontic treatment need based on Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). Data analysis was performed through SPSS 22 and using t test, ANOVA, and linear regression at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The educational level...
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Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada
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Oral diseases can affect oral health related quality of life (OHRQol). The aim of the present stu... more Oral diseases can affect oral health related quality of life (OHRQol). The aim of the present study was to determine the association between the number and type of tooth loss on OHRQol in 35-44 year old individuals. This cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on 400, 35-44 year old people who visited Kerman clinics. Data were collected by using demographic and oral health behavior questionnaires, clinical examination (DMFT index) and the OHRQol questionnaire (OHIP-14). Data were analyzed in SPSS18, by t-test, X2 at 5% significance level. In the present study 206 (51.5%) were men, the mean age was 39.22±4.98 years and 52.0% had university education. The mean of DMFT and OHIP-14 scores were 13.3±4.5 and 18.6±8.3 (from 56) respectively. Men had lower OHRQol than women, but the difference was not significant. There was significant relation between educational level, oral health behavior, number and type of tooth loss and the OHRQol score. OHRQol was acceptable in this study and had...
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Background: Dentistry has been recognized as one of the most stressful occupations. Job stress an... more Background: Dentistry has been recognized as one of the most stressful occupations. Job stress and burnout are more common in dentists than in other people engaging in other occupations. This study aimed to investigate the relation between burnout and personality traits in dentists working in the southern cities of Kerman Province.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 42 dentists working in the southern cities of Kerman Province. The participants were selected through the census method. The data were collected via a demographic information questionnaire, the 22-item Maslach Burnout Inventory to measure emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal accomplishment, and the 60-item NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-FFI) to assess neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. The collected data were analyzed with SPSS software (version 21) using independent samples t-test, ANOVA, and linear regression analysis at a significance le...
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Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, 2018
Introduction: Digital radiography and CBCT is increasingly used as a new imaging technology in de... more Introduction: Digital radiography and CBCT is increasingly used as a new imaging technology in dental practice. This study aimed at studying the knowledge and attitude of general dentists on Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and digital radiographies in 57th congress of Iranian Dental Association in Tehran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted on 384 dentists, who were selected through randomized simple convenience sampling method. Data was collected by a questionnaire consisting of demographic data and 20 questions about digital radiography and CBCT which took approximately 10 minutes for completion. Data analyzed in SPSS 21 software by using T and ANOVA tests and descriptive statistics was calculated in terms of frequencies and percentages. 0.05 was considered at significant level. Results: From 322 participants of the present study 55.9% were men. The most frequent reason for using digital radiography was it does not need processing. The most participant...
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BACKGROUND AND AIM: The number of patients who need prosthetic treatments has increased. Efficien... more BACKGROUND AND AIM: The number of patients who need prosthetic treatments has increased. Efficient and regular procedures for cleaning removable dentures are important for maintaining good oral health. The aim of this study was to analyze the oral and prostheses care habits of removable denture users, who attended the clinics of Kerman, Iran. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 350 patients, who attended the clinics of Kerman and were chosen by the multistage sampling method. Data were obtained from a checklist consisting of demographic characteristics (age, sex, educational level, kind of prosthesis, age of prosthesis, self-report of halitosis, and smoking status), denture hygiene habits, denture-wearing behavior, and cleanliness of denture by examiner. Data was analyzed using chi-squared test (P < 0.05). RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 58.52 ± 10.78 years, 103 (29.4%) were male and 247 (70.6%) were female. The results showed that 78.6% had complete dent...
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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Orthodontic treatment aims mainly to improve orodental healthcare and functio... more BACKGROUND AND AIM: Orthodontic treatment aims mainly to improve orodental healthcare and function, but its aesthetic and psychological effects are increasing as well. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the correlation between Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) and orthodontics-related quality of life (QOL) among first course high school students in Kerman, Iran. METHODS: The present cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 400 first course high school students selected through two-stage cluster sampling method during 2017 to 2018. Data were collected using 22-item orthodontics-related QOL and DAI questionnaires, and then analyzed by SPSS software using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and linear regression tests. P-value was considered at significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: According to DAI score, 15.7% of students needed mandatory orthodontic treatment and 39.4% had no orthodontic or minor treatment. Mean orthodontics-related QOL score was 15.60 ± 11.16 out of 88. No si...
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Background & Objective: Dentistry has been widely acknowledged as being associated with high leve... more Background & Objective: Dentistry has been widely acknowledged as being associated with high levels of stress. This stress originates in the process of dental education. The aim of the present study was to evaluate dental environment stress (DES) in students of the School of Dentistry of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 165 students. Data were collected using the Dental Environment Stress Questionnaire (consisting of 32 items in 6 scales) and demographic information questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS software using t-test and ANOVA. P-value was considered at 5%. Results: Of the 165 respondents, 53.3% were women and 78.2% were single. Their mean age was 23.63 ± 2.94 years, and mean score was 16.05 ± 1.10. The mean of DES score was 82.60 ± 14.53 out of a total of 128. In academic factors, fear of exam and failure of the course were the most important stressors. There was a statistically significant association bet...
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BACKGROUND AND AIM : Dental problems and oral diseases can have their own effects on social-psych... more BACKGROUND AND AIM : Dental problems and oral diseases can have their own effects on social-psychological aspects, physical conditions, as well as quality of life (QOL) in individuals. In this regard, malocclusion can influence functional, socio-economic, and psychological aspects in patients. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of orthodontic treatments on QOL. METHODS : This prospective study was conducted on 65 patients with malocclusion selected through simple convenience sampling method. The data were collected via a demographic characteristics information form and 22-item Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ) in 4 domains (social aspects, dentofacial aesthetics, oral functions, and awareness of dentofacial aesthetics) before treatment, six months after treatment, and at the end of treatment. The data were then analyzed using SPSS software and analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures. The P-value was considered at a 0.0...
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Journal of Dentistry, 2020
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neurological condition that includes a triad of sym... more Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neurological condition that includes a triad of symptoms including recurring facial paralysis, orofacial swelling, and fissured tongue. The diagnosis and treatment of this syndrome is difficult since the classic triad is rarely possible to see in its complete form. The etiology of MRS is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by various factors such as infections, genetic predisposition, immune deficiency, food intolerance, and stress. This case report presents a 22- year-old male patient with classical triad of MRS.
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Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 2020
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