Evaluation of the Changes in the Alveolar Bone and Root Length after Maxillary Anterior Tooth Retraction and the Factors Influencing Them.

Introduction: There is a scarcity of studies in which both alveolar bone remodeling and root resorption are simultaneously assessed and compared against possible influencing factors such as rate of retraction and change in inclination. The aim of our study was to assess the changes in the alveolar bone thickness and root length of the maxillary anterior teeth after retraction and correlate it to the potential influencing factors, namely rate of retraction and change in inclination.

Subjects And Methods: Ten patients requiring upper premolar extraction as part of their treatment were included in the study.

Role of magnetoencephalography in predicting the epileptogenic zone and post-operative seizure outcome - A retrospective study.

Purpose: Study assessed the role of MSI in predicting the post-operative seizure outcome.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients who underwent MEG and epilepsy surgery and had a minimum 6 months of postoperative follow-up. Concordance of MEG cluster with post-surgical resection cavity was classified as follows Class I) Concordant and region-specific, Class II) Concordant and region non-specific, Class III) Concordant lateralization only and Class IV) Discordant lateralization.

Oral Sensations among Individuals with Illicit Drug Dependence in Rehabilitation Centers: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: In developing countries like India, irrespective of the various government laws and actions, substance abuse is a growing problem. Individuals with illicit drug dependence face social and psychological stigma with considerable health problems. Negligence to oral hygiene and lack of oral health treatments intensifies the sensations experienced by the subjects.

The impact of outreach programs on academics development, personal development and civic responsibilities of dental students in Bhubaneswar city.

Introduction: Inequalities persists in distribution, accessibility, and utilization of oral health services between urban and rural population. One approach to lessen this inequality is by incorporating rural outreach programs in the academic curriculum of health-care professionals.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach programs on academic development, personal development, and civic responsibilities of dental students and also to assess the changes in the domain scores within and between genders postintervention.

Oral cancer statistics in India on the basis of first report of 29 population-based cancer registries.

Objectives: To summarize and provide an overview of age-specific oral cancer incidence reported in 29 population-based cancer registry in India.

Materials And Methods: Secondary data on age-adjusted rates (AARs) of incidence of oral cancer and other associated sites for all ages (0-75 years) were collected from the report of the National Cancer Registry Programme 2012-2014 in 29 population-based control registries.

Results: Among both males and females, mouth cancer had maximum Age adjusted incidence rates (64.