Publications by authors named "A L Billa"
Aim: This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument, Dental Visiting Behavior Based on Health Belief Model among Adults (DVBHBM), and to assess factors influencing adults' dental visiting behavior based on Health Belief Model.
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 277 adults in Hyderabad, India. The DVBHBM instrument, based on Health Belief Model, was developed, validated, and distributed among participants.
Background: Acidic beverages are believed to elevate the risk of enamel surface erosion. In addition to the intake of soft drinks, the increased consumption of salad dressings has been linked to a higher prevalence of dental erosion. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate the influence of bottled salad dressings on the development of enamel erosion in the presence or absence of pellicle through in vitro experiment.
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- The study investigates the role of p120 catenin in the development and progression of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas (OSCC) by comparing its expression in OSCC tissues and adjacent apparently normal mucosa (ANMAOSCC).
- Results showed that over 80% of OSCC cases expressed p120, while all ANMAOSCC samples maintained expression, highlighting a significant difference in the cellular localization of p120 between the two groups.
- The atypical staining pattern of p120 in OSCC suggests a loss of cell adhesion and may serve as a potential biomarker for assessing the malignant potential of these tumors.
Background: Physical disability results in impaired mobility, leading to increased dependency on others and may also have a negative impact on ones general and oral health. Moreover, such individuals could be at a greater risk of being prone to chronic pain conditions. A person's ability to cope with pain is a consistent and one of the most important predictors of clinical outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Yogurt, due to its rich casein phosphopeptide (CPP) content could promote remineralization of enamel. Contrary to the age-old usage of animal milk based yogurt, vegan dairy products are gaining momentum due to multiple reasons. Considering this change, the aim of the present study was to assess the in vitro effect of animal and plant-based yogurt extracts on demineralization of enamel.
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