Assessment of Nickel and Chromium Level in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment with or without Fluoridated Tooth Paste.

Background: Release of metallic ions, especially nickel and chromium, present in orthodontic fixed appliance attachments such as brackets and archwires has been a basis of concern in current years. The present study was conducted to assess nickel and chromium level in gingival crevicular fluid in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Materials And Methods: Forty patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment were divided into 2 groups of 20 each.

Assessment of Effect of Menopause on Saliva and Oral Health Status.

Background: Women at menopausal period may frequently develop several oral mucosal disorders. Xerostomia is also a common finding among postmenopausal women. The present study was conducted to assess effect of menopause on saliva and dental health.

Effect of endometrial biopsy on intrauterine insemination outcome in controlled ovarian stimulation cycle.

Objective: The objective was to evaluate the effect of endometrial biopsy (EB) on intrauterine insemination (IUI) outcome in controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) cycle.

Design: Prospective randomized control study.

Setting: Tertiary care center.

Evaluation of severe maternal outcomes to assess quality of maternal health care at a tertiary center.

Background: Maternal mortality and near-miss index reflect the quality of care provided by a health facility. The World Health Organization recently published near-miss approach where strict near- miss criteria based on markers of organ dysfunction are defined.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of severe maternal complications, maternal near-miss cases and maternal deaths, to analyze causes of near-miss and maternal mortality and to determine the values of maternal near-miss indicators.