Niger J Clin Pract
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Internalized stigma, adoption of negative attitudes, and societal stereotypes regarding acne vulgaris (AV) have not been previously studied. ⋯ Significant and independent predictive factors for high internalized stigma state were the negative quality of life, male gender, the severity of the illness, and depression. Therefore, internalized stigma may be one of the major factors responsible for the psychosocial burden of AV.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Does preoperative chemical depilation make any difference in postoperative wound infection?
Preparation for surgery has traditionally included the removal of body hair from the intended surgical wound site. The effect of this practice on postoperative wound infection is yet to be fully elucidated. ⋯ There was no significant difference in SSI rates in patients that had preoperative chemical depilation when compared with razor shaving.
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Comparative Study
Marginal discrepancy of 3-unit Co-Cr metal copings fabricated with additive and subtractive manners: A comparative study.
Poor marginal adaptation may give rise to a series of biological complications. Despite its importance, comparative studies on marginal adaptation of metal-ceramic fixed restorations fabricated with newer methods are limited. ⋯ SAM group demonstrated superior marginal accuracy. All groups had clinically acceptable marginal discrepancy values (<120 μm), except cast group.
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The present study aimed to evaluate the incidence of LBP and related factors in over 18-year-olds. ⋯ Low back pain is still a serious problem that can be avoided by ensuring optimal working conditions and a healthier life.
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Case Reports
Rehabilitation of the completely edentulous young patient with the "Malo Bridge": A case report.
It is possible to rehabilitate fully edentulous patients with implantsupported fixed or removable prostheses; however, implantsupported fixed prostheses are the gold standard for patients who not prefer to use removable dentures. This case report, prosthetic rehabilitation of a completely edentulous young patient with an implantsupported fixed hybrid prosthesis using the "Malo Bridge" technique is described. A 18 years old male patient was referred to the clinic with complaints of tooth loss, aesthetics, function, and phonetic. ⋯ Considering that screw holes may cause aesthetic problems due to the Class III occlusion, these problems have been solved with the implant-supported hybrid prosthesis called Malo bridge. With the Malo Bridge design, the patient's aesthetic, functional and phonetic loss was eliminated, patient comfort and quality of life were improved, and patient expectations were met. It is a viable treatment option to rehabilitate completely edentulous jaws with a cross relationship and increase interarch distance using Malo Bridge to support a fixed prosthesis.