Publications by authors named "Ameet Mani"
Assessment of the effectiveness of a rotatable shank toothbrush compared to a conventional handle toothbrush: A multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial.
Dent Med Probl
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- An innovative toothbrush was created with a rotatable shank and a flexible design to improve access to all surfaces of the mouth, aimed at reducing plaque and improving gingival health.
- A randomized controlled trial compared this rotatable shank toothbrush with traditional flexible and straight handle toothbrushes to see which was more effective for plaque control and gingival health outcomes.
- Results showed that the rotatable shank toothbrush provided better improvements in plaque removal and gingival health compared to the other types of toothbrushes used in the study.
Lipoxins and ATL appear to be the first recognized members of a new class of endogenous mediator that are anti-inflammatory or serve for the "pro-resolution" of inflammation. PGE2 can and may display anti-inflammatory properties in certain settings, but in most cases, it enhances inflammation in vivo. This is likely the result of numerous receptor isoforms and differential coupled mechanisms for PGE2 and its diverse role in human physiology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncidence of amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth in the rural population of Loni.
J Indian Soc Periodontol
March 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine the incidence of gingival overgrowth caused by amlodipine, which is not well understood.
- The research involved 115 dental patients who had taken amlodipine for over 3 months, diagnosing gingival overgrowth through clinical observations and checking for improvements after stopping the drug.
- Results showed that 3.4% of patients experienced gingival hyperplasia, particularly in the front teeth area, indicating a link between the severity of gingival inflammation and the dosage of the medication.
Evaluation of Calendula officinalis as an anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis agent.
J Indian Soc Periodontol
November 2013
Background: Calendula officinalis (C. officinalis), commonly known as pot marigold, is a medicinal herb with excellent antimicrobial, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory activity.
Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of C.
Background: Among the cells involved in immune and inflammatory responses in periodontal disease, mast cells have been shown to be capable of generating a large number of biologically active substances. Mast cells are mobile, bone-marrow-derived, granule-containing immune cells that are found in all connective tissue and mucosal environments and in the peripheral and central nervous systems. Mast cells are able to phagocytose, process and present antigens as effectively as macrophages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHealthcare-associated infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide. Transmission of health care associated pathogens generally occurs via the contaminated hands of health care workers. Hand hygiene has long been considered one of the most important infection control measures to prevent health care-associated infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWorld Health Organization defines palliative care as the active total care of patients whose disease is not responding to curative treatment. Palliative care for the terminally ill is based on a multidimensional approach to provide whole-person comfort care while maintaining optimal function; dental care plays an important role in this multidisciplinary approach. The aim of the present study is to review significance of dentist's role to determine whether mouth care was effectively assessed and implemented in the palliative care setting.
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