Comparison of the Efficacy of Two Different Desensitizing Agents: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of oxalate-containing desensitizer BisBlock™ and glutaraldehyde-containing desensitizer Gluma©.

Materials And Methods: A subject-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted among 50 adult patients of age ranging from 18 - 65 years who self-reported dentine hypersensitivity. Each participant with at least one tooth with hypersensitivity in two different quadrants and showing a response of ≥ 3 on a visual analogue scale (VAS) to an evaporative stimulus was included in the study.

Endodontic management of a maxillary first and second premolar with three canals.

Unusual anatomical configurations must be considered in the radiographic and clinical evaluation during the endodontic treatment. The canal anatomy maxillary first and second premolar has been studied extensively and the presence of three canals is relatively rare especially in the maxillary second premolar. The occurrence of three canals with separate foramina in both the first and second premolar is shown to be in extremely low percentages and has been documented as practically non-existent in Asian populations.

A study of the reasons for irregular dental attendance in a private dental college in a rural setup.

Unlabelled: The mouth is regarded as a mirror and the gateway to health. Integration is required between the dental practitioner and the patient, if good dental health is to be attained. Various treatment modalities of late frequently require appointments, which are more than one in number for completion of the entire treatment program.