The Assessment of C-shaped Canal Prevalence in Mandibular Second Molars Using Endodontic Microscopy and Cone Beam Computed Tomography: An In Vivo Investigation.

Background Understanding root canal anatomy variations, particularly C-shaped canals, is crucial for successful endodontic treatment. This study used clinical and radiographic methods to assess the prevalence and characteristics of C-shaped canals in mandibular second molars in Western Maharashtra. Materials and methods This prospective study was conducted in the western region of Maharashtra, India.

Comparative Evaluation of the Sealing Ability of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA)-Based, Resin-Based, and Zinc Oxide Eugenol Root Canal Sealers: An In Vitro Study.

Root canal therapy is a crucial procedure in endodontics that is done to achieve complete obliteration of the root canal space. The success of this therapy depends on achieving a proper seal, which is facilitated using root canal sealers. This study aimed to compare the apical sealing ability of three different root canal sealers: MTA Fillapex, AH Plus, and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE), using the dye penetration method.

Sensory Changes Related to Dental Implant Placement: A Scoping Review.

Aims: To perform a scoping review of the literature to elucidate the occurrence of nerve damage related to dental implant placement and the factors causing the sensory changes.

Methods: An extensive electronic search was conducted using the Cochrane Library, Medline via Ovid, PubMed, Wiley Online, Science Direct, CINAHL, and the Google Scholar databases from the year 1950 to 2020.

Results: The search resulted in 1,067 articles, out of which 76 were selected for this review.

Occipital Neuralgia and Its Management: An Overview.

Background: Greater and lesser occipital neuralgias are primary neuralgias that are relatively uncommon, where the pain is felt in the distribution of these nerves.

Objective: This review paper was intended to describe the features and management of occipital neuralgia in the context of a challenging case.

Material And Methods: We looked at succinct literature from the past 30 years.

Nummular Headache - a Case Report of a Rare Entity.

Purpose Of Review: The purpose of this manuscript is to shed light on systematic work-up of a diagnostic challenge such as nummular headache (NH), and to summarize the relevant literature on NH.

Recent Findings: The specific nature of the shape of the pain site is usually characteristic of NH. Multiple modalities of investigation including succinct imaging are necessary to successfully rule out other similar conditions.

() Under the Radar: Myths and Misunderstandings of and Its Role in Aggressive Periodontitis.

is a low-abundance Gram-negative oral pathobiont that is highly associated with a silent but aggressive orphan disease that results in periodontitis and tooth loss in adolescents of African heritage. For the most part conducts its business by utilizing strategies allowing it to conceal itself below the radar of the host mucosal immune defense system. A great deal of misinformation has been conveyed with respect to biology in health and disease.

The Effect of Nonstrenuous Aerobic Exercise in Patients with Chronic Masticatory Myalgia.

Aims: To evaluate the effect of nonstrenuous aerobic exercise on chronic masticatory myalgia (CMM) patients and healthy controls (HC) by means of mechanical temporal summation (TS) and response to mechanical stimulation (RMS) performed on the dominant forearm.

Methods: A total of 30 patients diagnosed with CMM and 30 pain-free HCs were first evaluated for maximum number of steps (MNS) on a stepper machine for 1 minute. Additionally, they completed the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS), and Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFL) questionnaires.

Classification and diagnosis of aggressive periodontitis.

Objective: Since the initial description of aggressive periodontitis (AgP) in the early 1900s, classification of this disease has been in flux. The goal of this manuscript is to review the existing literature and to revisit definitions and diagnostic criteria for AgP.

Study Analysis: An extensive literature search was performed that included databases from PubMed, Medline, Cochrane, Scopus and Web of Science.

Classification and diagnosis of aggressive periodontitis.

Objective: Since the initial description of aggressive periodontitis (AgP) in the early 1900s, classification of this disease has been in flux. The goal of this manuscript is to review the existing literature and to revisit definitions and diagnostic criteria for AgP.

Study Analysis: An extensive literature search was performed that included databases from PubMed, Medline, Cochrane, Scopus and Web of Science.