Publications by authors named "Archana A Thomas"
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- The study investigated the microleakage of stainless steel crowns and pedo jacket crowns after being cemented with different types of luting cements.
- A total of 60 extracted deciduous teeth were evenly divided into two groups for testing with both self-cure resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) cement and self-adhesive universal resin cement (RelyX).
- Results showed that RelyX luting cement led to lower microleakage in both crown types, with significant differences observed for pedo jacket crowns, making RelyX a recommended option for better aesthetics and strength in pediatric dentistry.
Aim: Aim of the current study was to assess the anticariogenic effectiveness of different fluoride varnishes on artificially induced enamel lesions employing scanning electron microscope.
Materials And Methods: Eighty healthy, normal premolars without dental caries that were extracted in course of orthodontic therapy with all the surfaces intact were included in this study. A window, 4 × 4 mm, was made discernible on the buccal surface of each sample tooth.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate tobacco use prevalence and related oral health issues among construction workers in Cochin, Kerala, India, finding that a significant majority of workers (1,952 out of 2,163) were tobacco users.
- The research identified various oral mucosal lesions, with leukoplakia being the most prevalent condition (14.75%), indicating a strong link between tobacco use and oral health problems.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for workplace screening and health services to address the high rates of tobacco use and oral lesions among these workers, emphasizing the impact of socioeconomic factors and education on health practices.