1.A Bibliometric Analysis of Resin-Bonded Bridge: Performance Analysis and Science Mapping
Nor Faharina Abdul Hamid ; Nusima Mohamed
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2023;19(No.6):304-310
The objective of this study was to identify and characterise various resin-bonded bridge (RBB) articles published
in dental journals using bibliometric analysis. The search was performed using the Scopus database to generate
publications related to RBB. Data analysis and visualisation were done using Microsoft Excel, Biblioshiny software
or VOSviewer. The trend of publication shows an annual growth rate of 7.19 percent within the years 1973–2022.
Sixteen articles were cited more than 100 times, with seven highly cited articles focusing on the survival and/or
complications of RBB. Matthias,Kern is the most prolific author in RBB research with Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
being the most influential journal. “survival”, “dental bonding” and “zirconia” were identified as core research areas
for RBB for the past 10 years. Future research on the incorporation of new technology in prosthesis fabrication to
assess the survival and longevity of RBB is expected to increase, with an emphasis on bonding to new materials. This
paper presents an overview of scientific production, prominent researchers and countries, emerging keywords and
core research areas in RBB research.
2.Modified Impression Technique of a Custom Made Hand Painted Iris For an Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report
Nusima Mohamed ; Muhammad Amin Azahari
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2023;19(No.1):375-377
The enucleation of the eye due to variety of causes such as trauma, tumor and severe eye disease or infection has
resulted to permanent defect of sight and aesthetic. Defects of the eye may include removal of a part of or the entire orbit which has affected patient’s psychology. Restoring the defect with pre-fabricated or custom-made ocular
prosthesis will restore aesthetics and improves patient’s social confidence. This is a case report of construction a
custom-made; hand painted iris of ocular prosthesis on a patient with missing left eye due to trauma using modified
impression method. The case describes the process of constructing the custom-made ocular prosthesis with modification of impression technique to improve accuracy and fitting. It is aim to highlight the importance of custom-made
prosthesis as compared to pre-fabricated ocular prosthesis on its property, fitting to eye socket, hygiene and aesthetic
satisfaction.