Faleh Sawair

University of Jordan | UJ · Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Periodontology

The objective of this study was to estimate the frequency of postoperative lingual nerve (LN) impairment after the surgical removal of mandibular third molars (M3) and to identify potential risk indicators. A prospective cohort study involving 321 subjects who had 443 mandibular M3 surgically extracted at the University Hospital, Amman, Jordan. Pre...

J Oral Pathol Med (2011) 40: 20–26 The occurrence of oral cancer is not clearly known in Myanmar, where betel quid chewing habits are widely spread. Since betel quid chewing has been considered to be one of the important causative factors for oral cancer, the circumstantial situation for oral cancer should be investigated in this country. We survey...

The purpose of this study was to see if gender-based differences exist in the performance of dental students at the University of Jordan (UJ), Amman. The retrospective analysis included data from two groups of students: 413 fourth-year dental students (178 males and 275 females) from four consecutive years (2005 through 2008) and 357 fifth-year stu...

Age changes affect the oral mucosa (the protective lining of the oral cavity), but few of these have been studied objectively. The aim of this study was to quantitatively analyse a number of morphometric parameters of the ageing oral mucosa. The fractal dimension of the epithelial connective tissue interface (ECTI) was estimated in 42 samples of no...

The objectives of this study were to determine prevalence and types of treatments used by patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), and to study the sources of information about treatments used. The study was a cross-sectional survey. The participants were 530 students who had a history of RAS and were studying at the University of Jordan,...

The aim of this study was to determine whether the degree of bone loss around teeth can be linked to the loss of vitality of adjacent teeth and periapical disease, which necessitates root canal treatments. Three hundred and twenty-one full maxilla cone-beam computed tomography scans were examined. The parameters investigated included the degree of...

Background: The evaluation of scholarly articles’ impact has been heavily based on the citation metrics despite the limitations of this approach. Therefore, the quest for meticulous and refined measures to evaluate publications’ impact is warranted. Semantic Scholar (SS) is an artificial intelligence-based database that allegedly identifies influen...

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of maxillary sinus mucosal thickening and compare it to the presence of odontogenic pathology of adjacent teeth. Three hundred and twenty-one full maxilla cone-beam computed tomography scans were examined. The parameters investigated included signs of maxillary sinus mucosal thickening and the...

Background The Syrian conflict has had a massive impact on the dental health of refugees. Dental extraction is a good indicator of socioeconomic position and degree of oral hygiene, however there is a scarcity of evidence in the scientific literature that characterizes the reasons for extraction in refugees. Aims and methods The current study look...

Objective To assess the ability of medical students to recognize oral manifestation of selected systemic diseases and compare their performance with dental students. Materials and Methods A total of 400 senior medical and dental students were approached to participate. The study protocol involved two parts; a self-administered survey and a direct...

Objectives: The worldwide interest of both dentists and patients in esthetic dentistry has affected decision-making in dental practice. The aim of this study was to investigate contemporary dental practice in restorative dentistry and the relationship between evidence-based dentistry in caries research and decision-making in clinical practice in r...

Objectives. e worldwide interest of both dentists and patients in esthetic dentistry has affected decision-making in dental practice. e aim of this study was to investigate contemporary dental practice in restorative dentistry and the relationship between evidence-based dentistry in caries research and decision-making in clinical practice in restor...

Purpose: To characterise the oral hygiene habits, attitudes, and oral health practices in relation to sociodemographic factors among refugees in Jordan and to investigate their impact on the oral health status of these refugees. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study consisted of two parts. First, a face-to-face interview was conducte...

External cervical resorption is a pathological condition affecting the cervical margins of teeth. Due to the increased prevalence and the area it affects, it can be easily misdiagnosed. The ability of clinicians to diagnose ECR and subcategorise the lesions using periapical radiographs and cone beam-CT scans has not been investigated in-depth. This...

Background Feedback on satisfaction regarding healthcare services is vital for continuous improvement of the service delivery process and outcome. Aims and methods The objective of this study was to assess the satisfaction of refugees with the medical and dental services in Zaatari camp, under 3 domains with 20 key indicators (human and physical h...

Objective: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an effective cariostatic agent, although staining associated with treatment is a significant impediment to its acceptability. Basic research design: A cross-sectional study of Syrian refugees to identify acceptance of SDF treatment. Methods: Information was collected on: sociodemographics, medical/de...

Purpose To examine current decision-making preferences of Jordanian dentists when Restoring Root Filled Teeth (RFT). Materials and Methods 834 Jordanian general dentists, prosthodontists and endodontists were invited to participate in a validated online survey with a 62% participation rate. Respondents were invited to answer 24 questions about the...

Background The quarantine associated with the COVID-19 pandemic forced dental schools to suspend their clinical training and to shift to distant learning methods. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of quarantine on the self-perceived preparedness of dental graduates and to explore the efficacy of online education from students’ pers...

Purpose: To examine current decision-making preferences of Jordanian dentists when Restoring Root Filled Teeth (RFT). Materials and Methods: 834 Jordanian general dentists, prosthodontists and endodontists were invited to participate in a validated online survey with a 62% participation rate. Respondents were invited to answer 24 questions about th...

Introduction: Dental education quality is reflected by assessing graduating students' professional preparedness. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had many challenges for dentistry some of which may have further long-term impacts on clinical practice, dental education, and dental research. Impact on education can be directly reflected on grad...

Background: The quarantine associated with the COVID-19 pandemic forced dental schools to suspend their clinical training and to shift to distant learning methods. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of COVID-19 quarantine on the preparedness of dental graduates and to explore the efficacy and limitations of online education from stu...

Background To study self-perceived preparedness of dental school graduates and the impact of COVID-19 on their preparedness.Method An online survey was designed and sent electronically to students who are graduating in 2020, dentists who graduated in 2019 and doing their prelicensure training, and dentists who graduated before 2019. Four- point Lik...

Background. To study self-perceived preparedness of dental school graduates and the impact of COVID-19 on their preparedness. Method. An online survey was designed and sent electronically to students who are graduating in 2020, dentists who graduated in 2019 and doing their prelicensure training, and dentists who graduated before 2019. Four- point...

Background. To study self-perceived preparedness of dental school graduates and the impact of COVID-19 on their preparedness. Method. An online survey was designed and sent electronically to students who were graduating in 2020, dentists who graduated in 2019 and were doing their prelicensure training, and dentists who graduated before 2019. Four-...

Introduction Diagnosis of underlying causes for desquamative gingivitis (DG) is often delayed in clinical settings, but little is known about factors influencing its delayed diagnosis. We investigated the diagnostic patterns and associated factors in a cohort of patients presenting primarily with DG. Materials and methods A total of 41 patients pre...

Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the perceived satisfaction of optional pairing in undergraduate clinical dental training of fourth- and fifthyear dental students and newly graduated intern dentists in the subject of conservative dentistry and endodontics. Methods: Data were collected through a paper-based 2-part questionn...

Aims The objectives of this study were to (1) identify nursing journal articles that provoked the most online activity and discussion and (2) assess the association between these articles’ altmetric scores and publication characteristics, citation counts; and publishing journals metrics. Background Altmetrics, or alternative metrics, have recently...

Objectives Altmetrics, or Alternative metrics, have recently emerged as a web‐based metrics measuring the impact of research with an emphasis on the public engagement with the research output. In this study we aimed to identify and analyse research articles about oral cancer that provoked the most online attention. Methods Altmetric Explorer was u...

Aims Scientific discovery in general, and nursing research specifically, is an increasingly global effort consistent with changing demographics and the need to provide culturally competent care in a diverse society. Given that Arabs account for an increasing proportion of the populations in many Western countries, this study presents findings from...

Objective: To assess Jordanian dentists' current perception and attitudes towards amalgam and composite restorations four years after the Minamata treaty was endorsed and suggest decision making factors that may influence the type of restoration requested by patients. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted through structured questionna...

Introduction: Infiltration anesthesia (IA) is the method to anaesthetize maxillary teeth successfully. In contrast, intraligamentary anesthesia (ILA) has been used as supplementary anesthesia during tooth extraction, particularly when regional block anesthesia has failed. In this study, we compare the efficacy of and patient satisfaction with ILA v...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant levels and biomarkers of oxidative stress in saliva from khat-chewing patients compared with controls. Study design: Saliva samples were collected from 51 chronic khat chewers and 46 age- and sex-matched controls. Concentrations of oxidative stress biomarkers (malonyl-dialdehyd...

Background: Third molars are the most commonly impacted teeth, and their extraction is the most commonly performed procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The aim of the present study is to describe the pattern of mandibular third molar impaction and to define the most appropriate age for prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molar teeth...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of repaired composite resin restorations using one-step Single Bond Universal adhesive. Materials and Methods: Sixty cylindrical composite samples (8 x 9 mm each) were prepared from Filtek Z350 XT, light-cured and stored for 6 weeks. The surface of each sample was bur-roughen...

Objectives: To describe the natural history and factors influencing diagnostic delays among patients with autoimmune blistering diseases of the mouth. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, 27 newly diagnosed patients were interviewed, and professional and patient delays were calculated. Disease extent and severity scores were det...

Aggressive periodontitis and premature tooth loss in leucocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD) have adverse functional and psychological consequences on affected individuals. Dental implant rehabilitation might become necessary to overcome the functional and psychological adverse effects of LAD periodontitis, especially in patients with milder forms who...

This report describes a case of labial angioleiomyoma in a 52-year-old woman. The patient had noticed a slow-growing painless isolated mass in her upper lip for 6 months. The mass was surgically excised, and pathological examination was consistent with angioleiomyoma. Surgical excision was curative, and there was no recurrence at 12-month follow-up...

Objectives: In a country where admission to dental schools is based on academic achievement of students, the aim of the study is to investigate the correlation between the practical achievements and the academic performance of dental students. In addition to determining if a correlation exists between dental students' grades in the preclinical cour...

The purpose of the present study was to examine the educational needs of patients regarding early detection of oral cancer. A total of 790 patients without cancer were interviewed and shown a set of validated clinical images of various oral lesions including early oral cancer. Participants were asked about their perception of cancer and the action...

Objectives: To assess the knowledge of Jordanian dentists toward phase down of dental amalgam as recommended by the Minamata Convention, and their training and competency in placing posterior composites. Methods: This study was conducted through structured questionnaire interviews with randomly selected cohort of dentists in Jordan between March 2...

Dentistry is a well-respected healthcare profession in Arab countries. An increase in the number of applicants led to students seeking dental education abroad and, lately, to the establishments of dozens of private dental schools, whereas dental education had traditionally been public, with subsidised tuition fees. Dental educators have therefore f...

Objectives The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and practice of dentists from Jordan, regarding prevention of infective endocarditis (IE) in dental practice. Materials and Methods A sample of Jordanian dentists was interviewed regarding their IE knowledge and practice using a validated and pretested survey instrument. Results Mo...

Granular cell tumor (GCT) of the oral cavity is a benign lesion. Half of oral GCTs demonstrate pseudocarcinomatous hyperplasia (PCH) of the mucosa which can mimic invasive islands of oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Such similarity can be confusing when diagnosing or evaluating the two conditions, potentially leading to misdiagnosis or misclassi...

BACKGROUND: Expression of p53, cyclin D1, p21 (WAF1) and Ki-67 (MIB1) was evaluated in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) to test whether levels of these markers at invasive tumour fronts (ITFs) could predict the development of local recurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Archived paraffin-embedded specimens from 51 patients with T1/T2 tumours were st...

The purpose of this study is to examine factors that influence the diagnostic ability of dental students with regards to oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. Dental students at different levels of study were directly interviewed to examine their oral cancer knowledge and diagnostic ability using a validated and pre-tested survey in...

Aims: To identify deficiencies in the knowledge of general medical (GMPs) and dental practitioners (GDPs) regarding early detection of oral cancer, to compare differences between subgroups, and to identify educational needs for continuing education courses on this subject. Materials and methods: 165 GDPs and 165 GMPs were directly interviewed to...

Background: To examine the relative prevalence, types, and clinical features of pigmented lesions of the oral mucosa in 1275 patients attending a university hospital for dental care. Methods: Patients attending dental clinics at The University of Jordan Hospital over a 1-year period were examined for the presence of oral pigmentations. Histopath...

The purposes of this study are to determine early detection practices performed by primary healthcare professionals, to compare medical and dental sub-groups, and to identify factors that influence the ability of medical and dental practitioners to recognize precancerous changes and clinical signs of oral cancer. A 28-item survey instrument was use...

A 77- year- old man recently diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukaemia presented with a three- day history of right side facial pain, periorbital swelling, and nasal discharge. Upon examination, the right cheek was swollen and tender, and the right nostril was obliterated by black eschar. The right eye was proptotic with limitation of movement and...

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Queen's University of Belfast, 2001.

Objectives The aim of the present study was to assess the levels of awareness, knowledge about signs and risk factors of mouth (oral) cancer, and attitudes towards early diagnosis and treatment among dental outpatients.Material and methodsA total of 1,200 adult outpatients attending dental clinics at the University of Jordan Hospital for dental exa...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the strength of the bond between newly introduced self-adhesive resin cements and tooth structures (i.e., enamel and dentin). Three self-adhesive cements (SmartCem2, RelyX Unicem, seT SDI) were tested. Cylindrical-shaped cement specimens (diameter, 3 mm; height, 3 mm) were bonded to enamel and dentin. Test spec...

A 77- year- old man recently diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukaemia presented with a three- day history of right side facial pain, periorbital swelling, and nasal discharge. Upon examination, the right cheek was swollen and tender, and the right nostril was obliterated by black eschar. The right eye was proptotic with limitation of movement and...

Background: Inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes toward epilepsy can affect the provision of health services for patients with epilepsy. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy among clinical dental students in Jordan. Method: The study was conducted using a 21-item questionnaire to as...

Background: To determine the prevalence, types, and risk factors of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) among a group of Arab Jordanian dental patients, and to evaluate their awareness and attitudes toward early diagnosis and treatment. Materials and methods: A total of 1,041 patients attending a University Hospital for dental care were...

The aim of this audit was to evaluate the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) in patients with otologic symptoms in the absence of primary otologic disease at the Jordan University Hospital (JUH). Data were collected prospectively from 66 patients presenting to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinic over a period of 6 months. The m...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of two commonly used flap designs (envelope and triangular) used for the removal of mandibular third molars (M3) on postoperative morbidity. 19 patients with bilateral symmetrically impacted mandibular M3 were studied using a split mouth design. Swelling, pain and trismus measures were recorded o...

Central muco epidermoid carcinomas (CMC) are rare tumours, representing about 2 to 3% of all mucoepidermoid carcinomas. Usually affecting the mandible, they appear as uni- or multilocular radiolucent lesions. We report a case of CMC in a 52-year-old Middle Eastern woman who presented with pain, limitation of jaw movement and tingling sensation of t...

To determine the frequency of expression and sexual dimorphism of the following dental morphological traits on the permanent mandibular first molar (LM1) in the living Jordanians: Entoconulid (cusp 6; tuberculum sextum), metaconulid (cusp 7, tuberculum intermedium), post-metaconulid and pre-entoconulid (entostylid) traits. In addition, to analyze i...

To determine the association between preterm birth (PTB) and maternal oral diseases during pregnancy. This prospective study was performed by the neonatal and dental departments at Jordan University Hospital. The study included 100 women who gave birth to preterm singleton infants (born less than 37 complete weeks from last menstrual period) betwee...

In oral implantology, there is no consensus on the most appropriate regimen for antibiotics prescribing, the decision to prescribe antibiotic is usually based on procedure, patient and clinician related factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the rationale of antibiotic prescribing among Jordanian clinicians who practice oral implantology...

The present study aimed to address the suspected deficiency in the level of understanding of HIV/AIDS among clinical and pre clinical dental students at the University of Jordan. In this cross-sectional study, structured questionnaires were distributed to fifth year dental students (n = 121) and to third year dental students (n = 144) in the academ...

The objective of this prospective study was to estimate the incidence of early loss of dental implants and the potential risk factors. The predictive variables were classified as being patient, implant, anatomical, or operation-specific. The outcome variable was early failure of the implant. The significance of differences was assessed using bivari...

To compare the efficacy of three different antibiotic regimens in reducing early dental implant failure. In a controlled clinical trial, 270 consecutively treated patients were allocated to three antibiotic groups, alternatively, according to order of participation in the trial: Group A (2 g amoxicillin single preoperative dose), Group B (single pr...

Objectives: To study the effect of Alvogyl packing in extraction sockets on the occurrence of postoperative complications after mandibular third molar extraction extraction. Subjects and methods: The study was performed on 50 patients who underwent surgical and non-surgical extraction of their mandibular third molars. Alvogyl was packed in the righ...

Background: Oral epithelial dysplasia is linked to the possibility of progression to oral squamous cell carcinoma. The severity of atypic features and the height in the epithelium to which they extend have been used in grading dysplasia into mild, moderate and severe. Precise grading is a source of disagreement as the assessment carries a degree of...

To study the effect of smoking on the prevalence of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and to examine whether intensity and duration of smoking influence RAS lesions. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a random sample of 1000 students of The University of Jordan, Amman, between May and September 2008. Sociodemographic factors and details ab...