Effect of Commercially Available Nano-Hydroxyapatite Containing Desensitizing Toothpaste and Mouthwash on Dentinal Tubular Occlusion: A SEM Analysis.

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare the dentinal tubule occlusion using nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HAP) containing toothpaste and mouthwash under a scanning electron microscope. The specimens were randomly divided into two groups with five specimens each: group 1-toothpaste group and group 2-mouthwash group. The percentage of the occluded dentinal tubules was assessed at the baseline, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days under a scanning electron microscope.

Assessment of Periodontal Health Status among the Male Adult Population with a Dual Habit of Smoking and Gutkha Chewing: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aims And Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the periodontal health status in subjects having dual habits of smoking and gutkha chewing among the male population of Kanpur City, Central Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Materials And Methods: A total number of 500 male subjects were included, divided into three study groups: group I-164 subjects with a dual habit of smoking and gutkha chewing, group II- 170 gutkha chewers, and group III-166 smokers. Case history, clinical examination, and the following clinical parameters were recorded-oral hygiene index (OHI-S), gingival index (GI), bleeding index, clinical attachment loss (CAL), gingival recession, and furcation involvement.

Qualitative Analysis of Modified Advanced-Platelet-Rich Fibrin Buffy Coat among Diabetic Patients and Tobacco Smokers with Chronic Periodontitis: A Cell Block Cytology Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare histologically the pattern of distribution of platelet and leukocyte concentration, quality of fibrin network, and the aggregation of platelets in the three zones of modified advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) buffy coat among uncontrolled type 2 diabetic patients, tobacco smokers, and healthy individuals with chronic periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional cytology study, 180 generalized chronic periodontitis patients (46-55 years) were enrolled - Group 1 (control group): 60 systemically healthy participants, Group 2 (test group): 60 heavy tobacco smokers, and Group 3 (test group): 60 uncontrolled type 2 diabetic patients. Fifteen milliliters of blood was drawn from all study participants.

Types of bone destruction and its severity in chronic periodontitis patients with tobacco smoking habit using periapical radiographs and transgingival probing: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Tobacco smoking is an independent risk factor for periodontal disease which increases periodontal pocketing, attachment loss, as well as bone loss leading to varied severity and bone destruction in the form of horizontal and vertical patterns.

Aim: The aim of the present study is to determine and measure the types and severity of bone destruction in chronic periodontitis (CP) patients with tobacco smoking habit using intraoral periapical (IOPA) radiographs and transgingival probing.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 male participants with CP were included in the study.

Effect of integrated yoga module on personality of home guards in Bengaluru: A randomized control trial.

Background: Home Guards Organization is an independent disciplined and uniformed body of volunteers. All categories of home guards (HGs), who work in the field, experience varied emotions and are required to cope with varied situations. Yoga practices may be helpful to master such emotions and should lead to improvement in personality.