Muhammad Kaleem

Glass fiber reinforcement in PMMA dentures: Industrial vs. commercial fibers for enhanced physico-mechanical properties

Mehmood Asghar, Shahab Ud Din, Muhammad Kaleem, Bushra Naureen et autres

Objectives This study was aimed at comparing the effects of incorporating pre-silane-treated commercial (StickNET) (Exp-I) and industrial-grade (Exp-II) glass fibers (GFs) into polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) (control) on fracture toughness (FT), hydrolytic degradation, and micromorphology. Materials and methods Specimens were prepared and tested …

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MRI-based Radiological and Morphologic Analysis of Pituitary Gland With Relation to Age and Gender

Muhammad Kaleem, Muhammd Tahir Khan, Hamza Manzoor, Afra Ahmad et autres

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“DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF ASPERGILLUS LATERAL FLOW ASSAY (LFA) FOR DETECTION OF GALACTOMANNAN ANTIGEN IN SERUM”

Faiza Zaheer, Faisal Hanif, Sakeenah Hussain Naqvi, Anam Imtiaz et autres

OBJECTIVE To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Glow Aspergillus Galactomannan Ag™ LFA for detection of galactomannan in serum samples keeping Platelia™ Aspergillus Ag ELISA as the reference standard. STUDY DESIGN Cross Sectional Study PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY This study was conducted …

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In vitro assessment of toothbrushing effects on orthodontic bracket debonding: comparing stainless steel and ceramic brackets with two adhesive systems

Mahrukh Javed, Mehmood Asghar, Zainab Qasim Butt, Saood Khan Lodhi et autres

Background This study aimed to compare the bracket failure of metal and ceramic orthodontic brackets bonded with two different adhesives using the conventional shear bond test and a custom-made toothbrush simulator. Methods Forty-eight bovine teeth were extracted, bracketed, pH-cycled (14 days), randomly …

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Effectiveness of remineralizing dentifrices against caries lesions: A systematic approach

Mehmood Asghar, Muhammad Sohail Zafar, Asma Tufail Shah, Muhammad Kaleem

Objectives: Dental caries remains a prevalent global oral health problem. Fluoride promotes enamel remineralization but is less effective on deeper lesions. Non-invasive agents, including bioactive glass and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), aim to enhance remineralization and prevent caries. Methods: A systematic …

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3D-printed PEEK/Na-alginate scaffolds coated with Ag-Sr doped hydroxyapatite for dental tissue engineering: A detailed in vitro analysis

Awab Mughal, Syed Muneeb Haider Gillani, Muhammad Amber Fareed, Muhammad Kaleem et autres

Objectives The aim of this study was to develop a novel dental bone implant that could enhance bioactivity and provide strength to native dental bones. Such 3D-printed PEEK/Na-ALG scaffolds coated with bioactive Ag-Sr-HA, via electrospray to achieve synergistic effects. Methods Detailed in …

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Multifunctional Chitosan-Coated Alginate Microspheres Loaded with Spirulina, Hydroxyapatite, and Metronidazole for Sustainable Periodontitis Treatment

Madeeha Arif, Aqsa Afzaal, Farhat Rafiq, Maleeha Nayyer et autres

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Factors Affecting Aggressive Behavior Among Teenage Students: A Statistical Study

Kauser Shaheen, Muhammad Kaleem, Muhammad Zaheer Abbas, Muhammad Asif Ramzan

A person may exhibit aggressive conduct and the mental illnesses that go along with it at any stage of life, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Over time, there seems to have been an increase in the prevalence of aggressive conduct …

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Radiometric and Morphologic Analysis of Arnold Chiari Type-I Malformation and Idiopathic Syringomyelia: A Case Series from Pakistan

Muhammad Tahir Khan, Muhammad Kaleem, Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Hamza Manzoor et autres

Background and Objective: Chiari I Malformation-associated syringomyelia (CM) and idiopathic syringomyelia (IS) are often confused together. They require different diagnostic approach and treatment modalities; it is important to distinguish between the two. We aimed to evaluate the radiological and morphologic characteristics of …

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Biochemical properties of novel Carbon nanodot-stabilized silver nanoparticles enriched calcium hydroxide endodontic sealer

Tayyaba Waqar Ali, Hashmat Gul, Muhammad Amber Fareed, Sobia Tabassum et autres

Calcium Hydroxide-based endodontic sealer loaded with antimicrobial agents have been commonly employed in conventional root canal treatment. These sealers are not effective against E. faecalis due to the persistent nature of this bacterium and its ability to evade the antibacterial action of …

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Role of Diffusion Weighted Imaging in Localization of Non-palpable Undescended Testes Taking Laparoscopic Finding as Gold Standard

Rukhsana Nasim, Abeer Yasin, Muhammad Kaleem

Objective: To ascertain the accuracy of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in the localization of undescended testes. Material & Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the radiology department of a tertiary care hospital from 01-06-2022 to 15-12-2023. Total of 150 patients were …

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Implant biomechanics relating to the dental implant and prosthesis design: In-vitro strain gauge analysis and finite element analysis

Aqsa Shaukat, Nida Zehra, Muhammad Kaleem, Muhammad Amber Fareed

Background: Biomechanics of an implant-supported prosthesis play a key role in the success or failure of rehabilitation of missing teeth. This study aimed to analyze biomechanical factors, such as an implant design and prosthesis design for a single implant-supported prosthesis. An in-vitro …

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