• PhD in Periodontics
• Master of Science in Periodontics, College of Dentistry/Baghdad University, 2013.
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery, College of Dentistry/Baghdad University, Class of 2007 , Class Rank: 21 of 312.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Periodontics, Dentistry , Dental Education
FUTURE PROJECTS
EMT in Experimental Periodontitis
Applications Invited EMT reversal agents
10
Scopus Publications
37
Scholar Citations
3
Scholar h-index
1
Scholar i10-index
Scopus Publications
Virulence Factors of Periodontal Pathogens and Their Specific Targets in the Oral Epithelial Barrier Basma Fathi Alanbari, Firas Bashir Al-Taweel, Paul Roy Cooper Al Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences, 2026 Background: The exploration of the epithelial targets of periodontal pathogens is crucial for our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of the host immune response and periodontal disease pathogenesis. Objective: To comprehensively review the current knowledge and key findings from relevant studies that contribute to this understanding. Source: PubMed database of the US National Library of Medicine. Study selection: Original articles (in vitro studies) published in the English language only and available as free text were included. Conclusions: Periodontal pathogen virulence factors are capable of directly targeting keratinocyte adhesion proteins, leading to the deterioration of epithelial barrier integrity, resulting in disease progression.
Prevalence of Dental Developmental Anomalies Among Iraqi Cohorts: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study Noor Abdulkareem Razouki, Basma Fathi Alanbari, Hadeel Ali Mahdi Al Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences, 2025 Background: Developmental anomalies affect oral hard and soft tissues, arising from genetic, prenatal, postnatal, environmental, and pathogenic influences. Environmental factors for dentists, updated on the epidemiology of developmental anomalies, would enhance the overall dental care provided by optimizing accurate diagnosis and personalizing the treatment. Objective: To investigate the prevalence and distribution of diverse developmental anomalies in a sample of the Iraqi population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by clinical examination of 745 systemically healthy Iraqi individuals (11-40 years) seeking dental treatment at teaching dental hospitals affiliated with Iraqi universities in Baghdad, Iraq. Results: Developmental abnormalities were found in 413(55%) of the cases, 67% of which were in males and 33% in females. Across all age groups examined, the most common developmental anomalies for both sexes were those related to the teeth. The most common dental anomaly, impaction, was found in 40% of males and 54% of females. The existence of a cusp of Carabelli (16% in males and 8% in females) was one of the other noteworthy anomalies. Anomalies relating to the bones were very rare; just 3% of males had torus mandibularis. Soft tissue anomalies were also uncommon; just 3% of females had Fordyce granules, and one male (0.4%) and one female (0.7%) had cleft lip and/or palate. Conclusions: The Iraqi population had a high prevalence of dental anomalies, among other developmental anomalies. These epidemiological findings emphasize the importance of early meticulous diagnosis of dental anomalies in patients pursuing dental treatment.
Induction of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Periodontitis Rat Model Basma F. Alanbari, F. B. Al-Taweel, P. Cooper, Michael Milward European Journal of Dentistry, 2025 OBJECTIVES Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a process that shifts cellular phenotype. It is linked to several different inflammatory diseases including periodontitis. This study was conducted to investigate the involvement of the EMT process in an experimental periodontitis (EP) model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Second upper molars of Wistar albino male rats were ligated to induce periodontitis, while controls were not ligated. The animals were sacrificed after 0, 3, 7, 14, and 21 days (n = 6 for each time point). The maxillae were resected, posterior to the incisor teeth, and the gingival tissue surrounding teeth were analyzed. Alveolar bone loss (ABL), epithelial thickness, and the number of inflammatory cells were measured at each time point. Expressions of EMT-related biomarkers (E-cadherin, N-cadherin, Snail1, Twist1, and vimentin) were assessed using the immunohistochemical technique. All experiments were performed in triplicate. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Inferential comparisons were performed by the kruskall-wallis test. To determine the correlation between the dependent and independent variables ,Spearman's correlation test was used. RESULTS ABL, epithelial thickness, and inflammatory cell count were gradually increased throughout the EP study period. Switching of E-cadherin/N-cadherin was evident and associated with increased nuclear expression of Snail1 and Twist1. Additionally, positive cytoplasmic expression of vimentin was detected from day 7 and increased at subsequent time points. Histoscore of E-cadherin was negatively and significantly correlated with N-cadherin and Snail1. Furthermore, Snail1 and Twist1 histoscores were significantly and positively correlated. CONCLUSION The results demonstrated induction of an EMT phenotype in the EP model. This was supported by cadherin switching and positive vimentin expression along with nuclear translocation of Snail1 and Twist.
Effects of Valsartan on the Gingival Architecture of Rats: Histological Study Basma Fathi Alanbari, Noor Abdulkareem Razouki, Hadeel Ali Mahdi Al Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences, 2025 Background: Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor inhibitor prescribed to regulate heart pressure. The bulk of studies documented the impact of antihypertensive drugs on the gingival tissues; however, none have investigated the effect of valsartan on the gingival architecture. Objective: To investigate the histological effect of valsartan administration on the gingival tissue architecture in rats. Methods: Twenty Wistar male rats (2–3 months old) were randomly assigned to the control and valsartan groups. 10mg/kg/day valsartan was administered subcutaneously for two weeks. Then all the animals were sacrificed, and full-thickness samples of gingival tissue were harvested from the palatal aspect of the rat's molar teeth and prepared for examination under a microscope. Results: Although the results revealed that the valsartan group showed thicker epithelium (mean=0.1280 mm) compared to the control group, the difference did not reach statistical significance. In the lamina propria, the thickness change was statistically significant (0.07400±0.0143 mm) compared to the controls (0.0573±0.00696). The submucosa thickness measures were equivalent for both groups. The count of blood vessels showed no variation between the two experimental groups. Conclusions: Treatment with valsartan resulted in a significant increase in lamina propria thickness with no influence on epithelial thickness, submucosal thickness, or blood vessel count in rat gingival tissue.
Using resonance frequency analysis to compare delayed and immediate progressive loading for implants placed in the posterior maxilla: A pilot study Mohammed Jasim AL Juboori, Mohammed Ahmed AL Attas, Raquel Zita Gomes, Basma Fathi Alanbari Open Dentistry Journal, 2018 Objective: Implants placed in the posterior region of the maxilla have a high incidence of implant failure due to poor bone quality, especially when immediate implant loading is needed. Immediate Progressive Loading (IPL) can enhance bone quality and may offer an alternative solution when Immediate Implant loading is needed. Methods: Six patients (one male and five females; 34-62 years old) were included in this study. Twelve implants were inserted in the posterior region of the maxilla. Resonance Frequency Analysis (RFA) was performed at the time of implant placement and after 1, 2, 3 and 6 months. ISQ (Implant Stability Quotient) values were compared between the Delayed Loading (DL) group after 2 months and the Progressive Loading (PL) group and between different time points for each group. Results: At implant placement, the mean ISQ values for PL and DL implants were 63 and 57, respectively. One month after implant placement, the mean ISQ value for PL implants was 73. Two months after implant placement, the mean ISQ value for PL implants was 75. Three months after implant placement, the mean ISQ values for PL and DL implants were 76 and 69, respectively. Six months after implant placement, the mean ISQ values for PL and DL implants were 79 and 76, respectively. Conclusion: Despite its limitations, this pilot study indicated that compared to DL, PL can enhance bone density and implant stability, resulting in greater early functionality and fewer surgery sessions.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Virulence Factors of Periodontal Pathogens and Their Specific Targets in the Oral Epithelial Barrier BF Alanbari, FB Al-Taweel, PR Cooper Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN 2789-3219) 10 (1), 127-133 , 2026 2026
Prevalence of Dental Developmental Anomalies Among Iraqi Cohorts: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study NA Razouki, BF Alanbari, HA Mahdi Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN 2789-3219) 9 (1), 204-208 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Effects of Valsartan on the Gingival Architecture of Rats: Histological Study BF Alanbari, NA Razouki, HA Mahdi Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN 2789-3219) 8 (2), 135-138 , 2025 2025
Induction of epithelial–mesenchymal transition in periodontitis rat model BF Alanbari, FB Al-Taweel, PR Cooper, MR Milward European journal of dentistry 19 (02), 428-437 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Animal models in periodontal research: A narrative review BF Alanbari, FBH Al-Taweel Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Acute Care 2024 (2), 5 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Dental environment stress among Iraqi students: A qualitative study BF Alanbari, MJAL Juboori, MW Alghazali Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Acute Care 2023 (3), 3 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Evaluation of the Effect of Patient Related Factors on Periodontal Condition in a Sample of Iraqi Population: A Retrospective Study AA Hussain, BF Alanbari, MW Alghazali, AA Hussain, ABFAR Mahmood Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences 6 (5), 1010-1031 , 2023 2023
Prevalence of dental anomalies (Mesiodens and enamel hypoplasia) among primary school children in Badra/Iraq SR Abd Al-Aaloosi, MS Kadhim, BF Alanbari Indian J Forensic Med Toxicol 14 (1), 723-728 , 2020 2020 Citations: 4
The Effects of Obesity and Mothers’ Education Levels on the Periodontal Health Status of Iraqi School-Aged Children MS Kadhim, BF Alanbari, SRA Al-Aaloosi, MJAL Juboori Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 10 (10), 2557-2562 , 2019 2019 Citations: 2
Using resonance frequency analysis to compare delayed and immediate progressive loading for implants placed in the posterior maxilla: A pilot study MJAL Juboori, MAAL Attas, RZ Gomes, BF Alanbari The open dentistry journal 12, 801 , 2018 2018 Citations: 17
How Much Do They Know? Oral Hygiene Attitude and Periodontal Awareness in Iraqi Adults BF Alanbari Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry 29 (3), 31-38 , 2017 2017 Citations: 1
Immunohistochemical Expression Profile of TGF-beta 1 in Gingival Tissue BF Alanabri OmniScritum GmbH & Co. KG , 2016 2016
Screening the Periodontal Health Status and Oral Hygiene Practice in Preschool and Primary School Children BF Al Anbari, MS Kadhim Journal of Al Rafidain University College, 81-96 , 2016 2016 Citations: 2
Assessment of transforming growth factor beta one (TGF-β1) immunohistochemical (IHC) expression profile in the gingival tissue of patients with different forms of periodontal … BF Alnabari, MS Al-Rubaie 2011
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Using resonance frequency analysis to compare delayed and immediate progressive loading for implants placed in the posterior maxilla: A pilot study MJAL Juboori, MAAL Attas, RZ Gomes, BF Alanbari The open dentistry journal 12, 801 , 2018 2018 Citations: 17
Induction of epithelial–mesenchymal transition in periodontitis rat model BF Alanbari, FB Al-Taweel, PR Cooper, MR Milward European journal of dentistry 19 (02), 428-437 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Prevalence of dental anomalies (Mesiodens and enamel hypoplasia) among primary school children in Badra/Iraq SR Abd Al-Aaloosi, MS Kadhim, BF Alanbari Indian J Forensic Med Toxicol 14 (1), 723-728 , 2020 2020 Citations: 4
Dental environment stress among Iraqi students: A qualitative study BF Alanbari, MJAL Juboori, MW Alghazali Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Acute Care 2023 (3), 3 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
The Effects of Obesity and Mothers’ Education Levels on the Periodontal Health Status of Iraqi School-Aged Children MS Kadhim, BF Alanbari, SRA Al-Aaloosi, MJAL Juboori Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 10 (10), 2557-2562 , 2019 2019 Citations: 2
Screening the Periodontal Health Status and Oral Hygiene Practice in Preschool and Primary School Children BF Al Anbari, MS Kadhim Journal of Al Rafidain University College, 81-96 , 2016 2016 Citations: 2
Prevalence of Dental Developmental Anomalies Among Iraqi Cohorts: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study NA Razouki, BF Alanbari, HA Mahdi Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN 2789-3219) 9 (1), 204-208 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Animal models in periodontal research: A narrative review BF Alanbari, FBH Al-Taweel Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Acute Care 2024 (2), 5 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
How Much Do They Know? Oral Hygiene Attitude and Periodontal Awareness in Iraqi Adults BF Alanbari Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry 29 (3), 31-38 , 2017 2017 Citations: 1
Virulence Factors of Periodontal Pathogens and Their Specific Targets in the Oral Epithelial Barrier BF Alanbari, FB Al-Taweel, PR Cooper Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN 2789-3219) 10 (1), 127-133 , 2026 2026
Effects of Valsartan on the Gingival Architecture of Rats: Histological Study BF Alanbari, NA Razouki, HA Mahdi Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences (ISSN 2789-3219) 8 (2), 135-138 , 2025 2025
Evaluation of the Effect of Patient Related Factors on Periodontal Condition in a Sample of Iraqi Population: A Retrospective Study AA Hussain, BF Alanbari, MW Alghazali, AA Hussain, ABFAR Mahmood Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences 6 (5), 1010-1031 , 2023 2023
Immunohistochemical Expression Profile of TGF-beta 1 in Gingival Tissue BF Alanabri OmniScritum GmbH & Co. KG , 2016 2016
Assessment of transforming growth factor beta one (TGF-β1) immunohistochemical (IHC) expression profile in the gingival tissue of patients with different forms of periodontal … BF Alnabari, MS Al-Rubaie 2011
