Faculty Members

Prof.Mohammed Mustafa AbdulGaffar

BDS, MDS, FICD, MDTFEd RCS(Edin), MFDS RCPS(Glasg), FDS RCS(Eng). Professor Department of Conservative Dental Sciences College of Dentistry in alkharj

Professor of Endodontics, Dept. of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O.Box: 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
011-588-6240
ma.mustafa@psau.edu.sa

Curriculum Vitae
Publications

Education

FDS RCS(Eng) - Fellowship of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England: 2022. Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK.
MFDS RCPS(Glasg) (Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow): 2021. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.
MDTFEd - RCS(Edin) (Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh): 2020. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.
FICD (Fellowship - International College of Dentists): 2014. Mumbai section, International College of Dentists, USA.
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery in Conservative Dentistry (minor) and Endodontics (major)]: 2004-2007. Three (03) Years Full-time Post Graduate / Residency Program, from SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad – 580 009, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka State, INDIA.
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery): 1993-1998. H.K.E.S’ S. Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Gulbarga - 585102, affiliated to Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi, Karnataka state, INDIA.

Research Interests

Root and Canal morphology, Lasers, CBCT, Micro-CT, Dental Pulp Stem Cells, Surgical Endodontics, etc.
Topics mainly related to: Endodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Dental Biomaterials.
**Presently doing International Research Projects under "International Collaboration Research Grant Programs" - Sponsored by the Deanship of Scientific Research, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
***Editorial Board Member - BMC Oral Health (Q1 - Top-ranked Journal in Dentistry).

Experience

01/06/2022 - 20/07/2035 - Professor - Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
02/05/2018 - 31/05/2022 - Associate Professor - Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
01/10/2013 - 01/05/2018 - Assistant Professor - Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
02/04/2010 - 30/09/2013 - Senior Lecturer - Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

I. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Head of Endodontic Division, Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. September 2013 - August 2020.
2. College Coordinator (Quality & Development), under Vice-Dean (Quality & Development), College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. August 2012 - September 2016.
II. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (Teaching Courses - Undergraduate Dental Students): 1. Pre-Clinical Endodontics - DSC 322; 2. Clinical Endodontics - DSC 422; 3. Dental Materials II - DSC 222; 4. Clinical Restorative Dentistry - DSC 421; 5. Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry - DSA 456.

Publications

102. Roots and Root Canals Characterization of Permanent Mandibular Premolars Analyzed Using the Cone Beam Computed and Micro Computed Tomography: A Systematic Review & Meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE 2023, 12(6), 2183. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062183 (ISI / SCIE journal - Impact Factor: 4.964 / Quartile: Q1)
101. Evaluation of the Diagnostic and Prognostic Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence in Endodontic Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review of Literature. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2023. Hindawi, volume 2023, Article ID 7049360, 1-9 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/7049360 (ISI / SCIE - Quartile: Q2 / Impact Factor: 2.809).
100. Evaluation of Root Canal Cleanliness on Using a Novel Irrigation Device with an Ultrasonic Activation Technique: An Ex Vivo Study. APPLIED SCIENCES (Switzerland) journal 2023, 13, 796. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020796 (ISI / SCIE - Quartile: Q2 / Impact Factor: 2.838).
99. Anatomical evaluation of posterior maxillary roots in relation to the maxillary sinus floor from an endodontic perspective in Saudi sub-population: A Cross-Sectional Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study. HEALTHCARE (Switzerland) journal 2023, 11(1), 150. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11010150. (ISI / SCIE - Quartile: Q2 / Impact Factor: 3.160).
98. Cone-beam computed and micro-computed tomography evaluation of the root and canal morphology in permanent human teeth of a Saudi population: A systematic review and meta-analysis (under process).
97. Dental Luting Cements: An Updated Comprehensive Review. MOLECULES journal 2023, 28, 1619. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28041619. (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 4.927 / Quartile: Q1)
96. Three-dimensional FEA analysis of the stress distribution on titanium and graphene Frameworks supported by 3 or 6-implant models. BIOMIMETICS journal 2023, 8(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8010015. (ISI / SCIE - Quartile: Q2 / Impact factor: 3.743).
95. Evaluation of Changes in Mineral Content and Surface Morphology of Enamel following Bleaching: A Colorimetric Spectrophotometry and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Study. (under peer-view process - JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE - ISI / SCIE journal Impact Factor: 3.508 / Quartile: Q2)
94. Biocompatibility and Antioxidant Activity of a Novel Carrageenan Based Injectable Hydrogel Scaffold Incorporated with Cissus Quadrangularis at Dentin - Pulp Complex Regeneration – An in vitro Study. BMC ORAL HEALTH 2022; 22:377 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02409-6 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 3.747 / Quartile: Q1)
93. Effect of Accelerated Aging on Color Stability and Surface Roughness of a Biomimetic Composite: An in-vitro Study. BIOMIMETICS journal 2022; 7:158. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7040158 (ISI / SCIE - Quartile: Q2 / Impact Factor: 3.743).
92. Evaluation of different diameters and design parameters of short dental implants on micromovements and stress distribution in D4-bone quality under immediate loading: a 3D finite element analysis (under peer-view process / JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE - ISI / SCIE journal - Impact Factor: 4.964 / Quartile: Q1)
91. A Retrospective Study on the Fracture Toughness of the Coronal Restorations in Endodontically Restored Teeth. An Original Research (article accepted for publication - Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences. January 2023. (SCOPUS / Q2 - CiteScore: 1.1)
90. Evaluation of microleakage in permanent molars following different preparation techniques and types of pits and fissure sealants (under peer-view process / Journal of Clinical Dentistry - ISI / SCIE journal).
89. A Novel Approach to Minimize Schneiderian Membrane Perforation during Lateral Window Sinus Lift Procedure - A Pilot Study. (under peer-view process / European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - ISI / SCIE journal).
88. Effectiveness of Removal of Hard Tissue Debris from the Mesial Root Canal System of Mandibular Molars using Different Supplementary Irrigation Protocols: An Original Study. (article accepted for publication - Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences. January 2023. (CiteScore: 1.1 / SCOPUS - Q2)
87. Microbiological evaluation of sodium hypochlorite gel and aqueous solution when employed for root canal disinfection in multirooted teeth- A randomized clinical study (under peer-view process / mBio (AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY) - ISI / SCIE journal).
86. Regenerative Therapy for the Permanent Immature Teeth: A Long Term Study. An Original Research (article accepted for publication - Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences. January 2023. (SCOPUS / Q2 - CiteScore: 1.1)
85. Effect of Working Length Measurement by Electronic Apex Locator and Digital Radiography on Post-Operative Pain Dissipation (under peer-view process - ISI / SCIE)
84. Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of two modes of delivery of diclofenac sodium (oral and transdermal patch) for the management of post-endodontic pain: a randomized controlled clinical trial (under peer-view process / JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY - ISI / SCIE journal)
83. Evaluating the Outcome of Pulpotomy Using Calcium Silicates in Permanent Teeth Diagnosed with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Systematic Review (under peer-view process / INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL - ISI / SCIE journal - Impact Factor: 5.264 / Quartile: Q1)
82. A Retrospective Analysis of the Need for the Root Canal Therapy for the Full Crown Restorations: An Original Study (article accepted for publication - Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences. January 2023. (CiteScore: 1.1 / SCOPUS - Q2)
81. Comparison of the elastic recovery and strain-in-compression of commercial and novel vinylpoly siloxane impression materials incorporating a novel crosslinking agent and a surfactant. (under peer-view process PeerJ journal - ISI / SCIE journal)
80. Clinical and histological assessment of the efficacy of theracal LC and biodentine as direct pulp capping agents- An in-vivo study. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S7), 2587–2596. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS7.11913
79. Comparison of the time required by six different retreatment techniques for retrieval of gutta-percha - An in vitro study. Eur J Gen Dent 2022;11(3):181–188. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1750089.
78. HerboDontics: A Descriptive Review. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 13(3), 43–48. Retrieved from http://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/njirm/article/view/3528
77. Comparison of glide path and path files in canal preparation by cone-beam computed tomography: An original research. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2022, 14(5), pp. S251–S253.
76. Mustafa M. Comparative Evaluation of Canal-shaping Abilities of RaceEvo, R-Motion, Reciproc Blue, and ProTaper Gold NiTi Rotary File Systems: A CBCT Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2021;22(12):1406–1412. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3217 (SCOPUS / Q3 - CiteScore: 1.5)
75. Assessment of efficiency of diode laser in root canal disinfection: An original research. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2022, 14(5), pp. S248–S250.
74. Bilgrami, A.; Maqsood, A.; Alam, M.K.; Ahmed, N.; Mustafa, M.; Alqahtani, A.R.; Alshehri, A.; Alqahtani, A.A.; Alghannam, S. Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength between Resin Composites and Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement in Class II Restorative Technique. An In Vitro Study. MATERIALS 2022, 15, 4293. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15124293 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 3.623 / Quartile: Q1).
73. Ramzan M, Karobari MI, Heboyan A, Mohamed RN, Mustafa M, Basheer SN, Desai V, Batool S, Ahmed N, Zeshan B. Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Extracts of Wild Ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) with Antibacterial Activity against Selective Multidrug-Resistant Oral Bacteria. MOLECULES 2022; 27(6):2007. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27062007 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 4.412 / Quartile: Q1).
72. Mustafa M, Alamri HM, Almokhatieb AA, Alqahtani AR, Alayad AS, Divakar DD. Effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as an adjunct to mechanical instrumentation in reducing counts of Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans from C-shaped root canals. Photodermatology Photoimmunology Photomedicine. 2022, 38(4), pp. 328–333. DOI:10.1111/phpp.12751 (ISI / SCIE - Quartiel: Q2 / Impact Factor: 3.135).
71. Mustafa M, Almnea R, Ajmal M, Alamri HM, Abdulwahed A, Divakar DD. Efficacy of root canal treatment in c-shaped canals with adjunctive photodynamic therapy using micro-CT. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 2021; 34:102257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102257 (ISI / SCIE - Quartile: Q2 / Impact Factor: 3.631).
70. Ahmed MA, Anwar MF, Ahmed K, Aftab M, Nazim F, Bari MF, Mustafa M, Vohra F, Alrahlah A, Mughal N, Abidi SH. Baseline MMP expression in periapical granuloma and its relationship with periapical wound healing after surgical endodontic treatment. BMC ORAL HEALTH 2021; 21:562. DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01904-6 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 2.757 / Q1)
69. Ahmed MA, Mughal N, Abidi SH, Bari MF, Mustafa M, Vohra F, Alrahlah A. Factors Affecting the Outcome of Periapical Surgery; a Prospective Longitudinal Clinical Study. APPLIED SCIENCES (Switzerland) 2021; 11:11768. DOI: 10.3390/app112411768 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 2.679)
68. S. Zeb Khan, S. Mirza, M.S.K. Sadiq, S. Karim, M.F. Alkahtany, K.H. Almadi, N. Aldahian, A. Abdulwahed, B. Almutairi, M. Mustafa, F. Vohra, T. Abduljabbar. Immunohistochemical expression of PCNA, STRO-1, and CD 44 in the healing of experimentally induced periapical lesions in rats. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences 2021; 25(24):7679-7686. DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202112_27614 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 3.507 / Q2)
67. Joshi, S, Desai, S., Mudda, JA, Patil, VA, Mustafa, M. Estimation of height and width of bone in the anterior hard palate as a donor site for autogenous bone graft using IOPA by long cone paralleling technique. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020; 23(11):1487–1493. DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_42_20 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 0.968)
66. Sumangali A, Naik AC, Mohan N, Gautam N, Abrol S, Mustafa M, Tiwari H. Bone regenerative biomaterials in periapical surgery: A systemic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences 2021; 13:S933-7. DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_386_21 (SCOPUS / Q3 - CiteScore: 1.6)
65. Bhandi S, Alkahtani A, Mashyakhy M, Baeshen HA, Mustafa M, Chohan H, Boreak N, Patil S. Study of optimal conditions for growth and osteogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells based on glucose and serum content. SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 28(11):6359-6364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.06.101 (ISI / SCIE - Quartile: Q2 / Impact factor: 4.219).
64. Patil S, Reda R, Boreak N, Taher HA, Melha AA, Albrakati A, Vinothkumar TS, Mustafa M, Robaian A, Alroomy R, Kharaf RJA, Kameli TS, Ahmed Alkahtani A, Baeshen HA, Patil VR, and Testarelli L. Adipogenic Stimulation and Pyrrolidine Dithiocarbamate Induced Osteogenic Inhibition of Dental Pulp Stem Cells is Countered by Cordycepin. JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE 2021; 11(9):915. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm11090915-14Sep 2021. (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 4.945 / Q1)
63. Divakar DD, Alanazi SAS, Assiri MYA, Halawani SM, Alshehri SZ, Al-Amri SAS, Mustafa M. Association between ENAM polymorphisms and dental caries in children. SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2019; 26(4):730-35. https://doi-org.sdl.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2018.01.010 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 4.219 / Q2)
62. Mustafa M, Almuhaiza M, Alamri HM, Abdulwahed A, Alghomlas ZI, Alothman TA, Alhajri FF. Evaluation of the causes of failure of root canal treatment among patients in the city of Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Niger Journal of Clinical Practice 2021; 24:621-8. DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_290_20. (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 0.968)
61. Mustafa M, Evaluating the quality of root canal obturation performed by undergraduate dental students: A retrospective clinical study. World Journal of Dentistry 2022;13(2):133–137. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1906 (SCOPUS / Q2 - CiteScore: 2.1)
60. Mustafa M, AlJeaidi ZA, AlQahtani AR, Abuelqomsan MAS, Alofi RS, Alghomlas ZI, AlOthman TA. Comparative Analysis of Fracture Strength of Remaining Tooth Structure after Endodontic Treatment with Various Access Cavity Preparation Techniques. THE OPEN DENTISTRY JOURNAL 2020; 14:681-686. DOI: 10.2174/1874210602014010681 (SCOPUS / Q2 - CiteScore: 2.3)
59. Kulkarni S, Mustafa M, Ghatole K, Alqahtani A, Asiri FYI, Alghomlas ZI, Alothman TA, Alhajri FF. Evaluation of 2% Chlorhexidine and 2% Sodium Fluoride as endodontic irrigant on root dentin microhardness: An in vitro study. European Journal of Dentistry 2021; 15(2):253–258. https://doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0040-1717053 (SCOPUS / Q1 - CiteScore: 4.2)
58. Mustafa M. Assessment of knowledge and practice in the management of tooth avulsion among dental clinicians: A cross-sectional study. Medical Science 2021; 25(118):3326-3335. http://discoveryjournals.org/medicalscience/current_issue/v25/n118/A29.pdf (WOS / ESCI)
57. Ch T, Shaik I, Khan MM, Parvekar P, Mirza MB, Mustafa M, Tiwari H. The sealer penetration into the dentinal tubules: An appraisal of different irrigation systems: Original research. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Science 2021; 13:S1280-5. DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_95_21 (SCOPUS / Q3 - CiteScore: 1.6)
56. Mustafa M, Alaajam WH, Azeim AA, Alfayi NA, Alqobty RM, Alghannam S. Diffusion of calcium hydroxide through dentinal tubules of retreated root canals: an in vitro study. European Journal of Dentistry 2018; 12(3):386-392. DOI: 10.4103/ejd.ejd_77_18 (SCOPUS / Q1 - CiteScore: 4.2)
55. Aldahian N, Khan R, Mustafa M, Vohra F, Alrahlah A. Influence of Conventional, CAD-CAM, and 3D Printing Fabrication Techniques on the Marginal Integrity and Surface Roughness and Wear of Interim Crowns. APPLIED SCIENCES (Switzerland) 2021; 11:8964. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11198964 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 2.679)
54. AlSaffan A, Dewan H, Chohan H, Mustafa M, Kotha, SB, AlKheraif AA. Efficacy of photodynamic therapy, photobiomodulation, and antimicrobial agent on the shear bond strength of composite restorations to hypomineralized teeth. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 2021; 34:102188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102188 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 3.631)
52. B Zeshan, MI Karobari, N Afzal, A Siddiq, S Basha, SN Basheer, SW Peeran, M Mustafa, NHA Daud, N Ahmed, CY Yean, TY Noorani. The Usage of Antibiotics by COVID-19 Patients with Comorbidities: The Risk of Increased Antimicrobial Resistance. ANTIBIOTICS. 2022; 11(1):35. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11010035 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 5.222 - Q1)
51. Iqbal A, Khattak O, Chaudhary FA, Onazi MAA, Algarni HA, AlSharari T, Alshehri A, Mustafa M, Issrani R, Alghamdi EYM, Alghamdi AYA, Balubaid NOA. Caries Risk Assessment Using the Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) Protocol among the General Population of Sakaka, Saudi Arabia—A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(3):1215. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19031215 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 3.39 - Q1)
50. Bilgrami A, Alam MK, Qazi FuR, Maqsood A, Basha S, Ahmed N, Syed KA, Mustafa M, Shrivastava D, Nagarajappa AK, Srivastava KC. An In-Vitro Evaluation of Microleakage in Resin-Based Restorative Materials at Different Time Intervals. POLYMERS. 2022; 14(3):466. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14030466 (ISI / SCIE - Impact Factor: 4.329 - Q1)
49. Peeran SW, Elhassan A, Zameer M, Basheer SN, Mustafa M, Thiruneervannan M. Role of Serum Amyloid A (SAA) Protein in Various Diseases with Special Reference to Periodontal and Periapical Inflammation. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2020 Dec, Vol-14(12): ZE01-ZE05.
48. Parveen R, Patil VA, Mudda JA, Desai SR, Desai SS, Mustafa M, Evaluation of Effects of irradiation with 980 nm Diode Laser at 0.8 W, 1.2 W, and 1.4 W, on Sheep Bone – An in vitro histological study. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. 2020; 9(37): 2738-2740.
47. Mustafa M et al. Complications and difficulties encountered during endodontic treatment by undergraduate students in saudi dental schools. Saudi Dental Journal. 2020;XX:XX-XX.
46. Shaik I, Kolichala R, Gangasani A, Shaik A, Mustafa M, Vajpayee A. comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of two different herbal extracts used as an endodontic irrigant: an in-vitro study. J. Critical Reviews. 2020; 7(9): 2819-2822.
45. A Kumari, A Poonia, HD Tiwari, M Mustafa, J Marvaniya, A Gupta, S Asopa. Radiographic Evaluation of the MB2 Canal in Permanent Maxillary Molars - An Original Study. Ann. Romanian Soc. Cell Biol. 2020; 24(2):742-747.
44. A Ahmed, M Singh, NG Toshniwal, R Mishra, P Viragi, M Mustafa, PR Peela. Evaluation of the postoperative pain at various temperatures of the Sodium Hypochlorite Irrigation: An Original Research. Turk J Physiother Rehabil. 2020; 32(3):13951-13954.
43. A Kumari, HD Tiwari, D K Kavya, M Mustafa, Z Ahmed, J Marvaniya, S Asopa. Biology and morphology of the C Shaped Root Canals in Endodontics - An Original Research. Ann. Romanian Soc. Cell Biol. 2020; 24(2):716-722.
42. N Maiti, B Touré, P Agrawal, A Khandelwal, Y Pal, D Singh, M Mustafa, PR Peela. Effect of apical negative irrigation on lateral canals of extracted teeth in endodontic treatment: An Original Research. Turk J Physiother Rehabil. 2020; 32(3):10466-10469.
41. Surve P, Mudda JA, Patil VA, Desai SR, Agarwal P, Mustafa M. Gingival depigmentation using surgical scalpel and sieve method of diode laser techniques: a comparative clinical intervention study. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. 2020; 9(29): 2063-2067.
40. Rashi D, Venugopal B, Shetty V, Dwivedi R, Susmitha VD, Mustafa M. Comparative evaluation of delayed changes in linear dimension in high strength dental gypsum products. J. Critical Reviews. 2020; 7(18): 1143-1149.
39. Alamri HM, Mustafa M. Dental posts contamination and methods of disinfection: A systematic review. Int J Med Res Health Sci. 2019; 8(8): 135-38.
38. Harshitha B, Subhada B, Mustafa M, Solanki H, Safiya NA, Tiwari RV. DNA laddering to evaluate cytogenetic damage in patients with periodontitis. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2019; 9(5): 486-91.
37. Althaf MSN, Mustafa M, Hosadurga R, Kumar MSA, Hegde S, Kashyap SR. Accuracy of cone beam computed tomography over conventional radiography (IOPA), clinical probing and direct surgical measurements in the assessment of periodontal defects. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2019; 13(9): ZC01-ZC08. [DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2019/41840.13128]
36. Ayed MS, Alsharif AF, Divakar DD, Jhugroo C, Alosaimi B, Mustafa M. Evaluating the possible association between systemic osteoporosis and periodontal disease progression in postmenopausal women. Journal of Disease-A-Month 2019; 65(6): 193-215. [DOI: 10.1016/J.DISAMONTH.2018.11.001]
35. Mustafa M, Jamatia K, Premnath K, Ch. T, Raheem F, Pius A. An in-vitro study on relation of guttapercha and apical seal for posts. Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research. 2019; 4(7): 440-45. [DOI:10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.7.3]
34. Mustafa M, Jamatia K, Premnath K, Ch. T, Salim S, Pius A. Evaluation of fractured resistance using MTA and bio-dentin in apexification v/s obturation in simulated immature teeth an in-vitro study. Saudi Journal of Medicine. 2019; 4(7): 493-97. [DOI:10.21276/sjm.2019.4.7.3]
33. Mustafa M, Jamatia K, Premnath K, Ch. T, Salim S, Pius A. Knowledge of dental professionals, dental students and patients on smile design. Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2019; 5(7): 617-22. [DOI:10.21276/sjmps.2019.5.7.8]
32. Salim S, Raheem F, Kumar GA, Ch. T, Mustafa M, Vajpayee A. Ultrasonic in Endodontics: Review. Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research. 2019; 4(6): 421-27. [DOI:10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.6.22]
31. Salim S, Raheem F, Kumar GA, Ch. T, Mustafa M, Dayalan N. Mastering the art of esthetic dentistry. Saudi Journal of Medicine. 2019; 4(6): 478-83. [DOI:10.21276/sjm.2019.4.6.11]
30. Ch. T, Mustafa M, Jayakrishnan JM, Pandey P, Bhogavaram B, Tiwari RVC, Tiwari H. Forensic odontology & endodontics: clinical role & perspectives. Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research. 2019; 4(6): 372-74. [DOI:10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.6.12]
29. Tiwari RVC, Tenneti S, Abbas I, Mustafa M, Pandey P, Tiwari H, Mathur D. Multiple impacted supernumerary teeth: review & case series. Saudi Journal of Medicine. 2019; 4(6): 414-17. [DOI:10.21276/sjm.2019.4.6.1]
28. Kesharwani P, Tiwari RVC, Anand R, Mustafa M, Bhogavaram B, Tiwari H. Endo-surgical management of radicular cyst in anterior maxilla approaching to nasal floor – A case report. Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research. 2019; 4(6): 313-16. [DOI:10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.6.1]
27. Mathur D, Babu J, Solanki H, Joseph M, Mustafa M, Tiwari H. Effect of Seasonal Variation in Outpatient Department in Dentistry: Original Research. Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research. 2019; 4(6): 418- 20. [DOI:10.21276/sjodr.2019.4.6.21]
26. Mustafa M, Asiri FYI, AlGhannam S, AlQarni IAM, AlAteeg MA, Anil S. Extent of awareness regarding oral health and dental needs among people with hearing and speech impairments in Saudi Arabia. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2018; 8(1): 70-76.
25. Mustafa M. Awareness about management of tooth avulsion among general dental practitioners: A questionnaire based study. J Ortho Endod. 2017; 3(1):1-6. [DOI: 10.21767/2469-2980.100036]
24. Karkera R, Nirmal Raj AP, Isaac L, Mustafa M, Reddy RN, Thomas M. Comparison of the solubility of conventional luting cements with that of the polyacid modified composite luting cement and resin modified glass ionomer cement. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2016; 17(12):1016-21. [DOI: 10.5005/JP-JOURNALS10024-1974]
23. Mustafa M. Historical perspective in surgical endodontics. Adv Dent & Oral Health. 2016; 3(5):55603. [DOI: 10.19080/ADOH.2016.02.555603]
22. Mustafa M. Endodontic surgery - A challenge to an endodontist. J Orthod Endod. 2016; 2(4):1-3. [DOI: 10.21767/2469-2980.100031]
21. Mustafa M, AlJeaidi Z, Alaajam WH, Dafaalla MKA.Study of caries prevalence in miswak and nonmiswak users: a prospective study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2016; 17(11):926-929. [DOI: 10.5005/JPJOURNALS-10024-1955]
20. Mustafa M, Mahmood S, Al-Jeaidi ZA. An analysis of root canal treatments in student clinics of a Saudi university. J Pak Dent Assoc. 2016; 25(2):67-70.
19. Mustafa M. Antibacterial efficacy of neem (Azadirachta indica) extract against enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2016; 17(10):791-794. [DOI: 10.5005/JP-JOURNALS-10024-1932]
18. Mustafa M. Microscope in endodontics – you can treat better what you see and you won’t what you don’t. EC Dental Science. ECO.01 (2016):38-40.
17. Daokar S, Siddiqui S, AlJeaidi ZA, Mustafa M, Mapari PS, Nadeem F. Assessment of oxidative stress induced by various restorative materials: an in vivo biochemical study. J Int Oral Health. 2016; 8(6):670- 74. [DOI: 10.2047/JIOH-08-06-05]
16. Mahmoud AS, Dafaalla KA, Ustad F, Mustafa M. Medical and dental rehabilitation of esthetic and biologically compromised case. J Int Oral Health. 2016; 8(3):38-40. [DOI: 10.2047/JIOH-08-03-19]
15. Mustafa M. Knowledge, attitude and practice of general dentists towards sterilization of endodontic files: a cross-sectional study. Indian J Sci Tech. 2016; 9(11):1-4. [DOI: 10.17485/IJST/2016/V9I11/81086]
14. Mustafa M. Restoring esthetics by an interdisciplinary approach. EC Dental Science. 2016; 6(5): 1395-1402.
13. Mustafa M, Muzaffer AKM, Farheen U. A note on endodontic mishap. Am J Adv Med Sci. 2015; 3(4):21-3.
12. Al-Jeaidi ZA, Mustafa M. Contemporary management of a clinical case by multidisciplinary approach – a case report. Oral Health and Dental Management. 2015; 14(6):438-44.
11. Tabassum TK, Muzaffer AKM, Mustafa M. Knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students towards Hepatitis-B infection. Am J Adv Med Sci. 2015; 3(3):34-8.
10. Vishwas JR, Shaikh SY, Tambe VH, Ali FM, Mustafa M. Management of an endodontic-periodontal lesion of a maxillary lateral incisor with palatoradicular groove: a case report. Saudi Endod J. 2014; 4(2):83-86. [DOI: 10.4103/1658-5984.132728]
9. Mustafa M. Evaluating the efficiency of operating microscope in detecting and negotiating the second mesiobuccal canal in maxillary first molars: an in-vitro study. Egyptian Dental Journal. 2013 Jul-Sep; 59(2):1-11.
8. Baig MM, Mustafa M, Al-Jeaidi ZA, Al-Muhaiza M. Microleakage evaluation in restorations using different resin composite insertion techniques and liners in preparations with high c-factors – An in vitro study. King Saud University Journal of Dental Sciences. July 2013; 2(4):57-64.
7. Baig MM, Mustafa M, Al-Muhaiza M, Al-Jeaidi ZA. Chair side rapid disinfection of gutta-percha cones with three different commonly used chemical agents: An ex-vivo study. Egyptian Dental Journal. 2013; 59(1):845-853.
6. Mustafa M. Restore to success – The posterior composite resin restoration: A case report. Tanta Dental Journal. 2012; 8(1):80-85.
5. Khan MI, Mustafa M. Comparing the mercury manometer with oscillometric devices: clinical implications. Journal of Dental Practice & Medical Sciences. 2012; 1(1)1-3.
4. Khan MI, Mustafa M. Management of bio-waste in dental clinics. J Rural Dent Pract. 2012; 1(1): 48-52.
3. Aher V, Pillai P, Ali FM, Mustafa M, Ahire M, Mudhol A, Kadri M. Anatomical position of mental foramen: a review of literature. Glob J Med Public Health. 2012; 1(1):61-64.
2. Mustafa M. Natural crown reattachment using fiber reinforced post following horizontal crown fracture. Tanta Dental Journal. 2012; 9(1): 17-21.
1. Mustafa M, Saujanya KP, Jain Deepak J, Sangameshwar S, Arun A, Laxmi U, Kadri M. Role of calcium hydroxide in endodontics: A review of literature. Glob J Med Public Health. 2012; 1(1):66-70.

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