Apical and lateral accuracy of intraradicular impressions made using the indirect and direct technique at three different locations: A comparative analysis.

Background: There is limited literature available comparing the accuracy of intraradicular impressions made with a novel hybrid impression material using the indirect and direct technique at three different locations.

Materials And Methods: For this comparative analysis, postspace was prepared in 15 recently extracted teeth and impressions made with vinyl polysiloxane, polyether (PE), vinyl polyether silicone (VPES), and pattern resin. Postpatterns obtained were re-seated on the teeth and longitudinally sectioned.

Aesthetic treatment planning simplified using digital smile design: A case report.

Digital smile design (DSD) plays an essential role in the planning of aesthetic treatments. However, most digital smile designing software programmes are expensive and require specialised training and skill for effective implementation. This paper illustrates the use of Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft PowerPoint, which are economical and user friendly for planning aesthetics in a clinical case.

Evaluation and comparison of flexural strength, surface roughness and porosity percentage of denture base resins incorporated with Thymoquinone and silver nano-antimicrobial agents-an in vitro study.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the flexural strength, surface roughness and porosity percentage of acrylic denture base material modified with two antimicrobial agents, Thymoquinone (TQ) and Silver nanoparticles (AgNP).

Materials And Methods: A total of 90 specimens were fabricated and divided into groups A, B and C with 30 specimens each. Of the 30 specimens, 10 specimens measuring 65mmx 10mmx 2.

Primary care in early cleft lip and palate rehabilitation: A dental perspective.

Oro-facial clefts are among the most commonly occurring congenital defects. Surgical interventions are commonly carried out to treat these deformities. Some inadequacies however, like scarring of the nasolabial complex and multiple interventions to achieve desired results still persist.

Long term antifungal efficacy of silver-zinc zeolite nanoparticles incorporated in two soft denture liners - An assessment.

Background: There is generally a lack of compliance in patients who report with oral candidiasis, as they are advised to temporarily stop wearing the prosthesis and are prescribed topical antifungals which are generally unpleasant to taste and follow a rigorous schedule. Furthermore, with the alarming evidence of drug resistance, there is a need for an enhanced drug and drug delivery system. The aim of the study was to determine the dose-dependent antifungal efficacy of silver-zinc zeolite nanoparticles (SZZ-NPs) when incorporated in two brands of soft denture liners against .