Auxillary aids for pain and anxiety reduction during dental local anesthesia in pediatric patients: a systematic review.

Aims/objectives: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of auxiliary aids-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), vibrotactile devices, and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in reducing pain and anxiety during dental local anesthesia in pediatric patients.

Methods: The review followed PRISMA guidelines, employing a comprehensive search strategy across multiple databases (PubMed, Cochrane, EBSCO, LILACS, Google Scholar, and Embase) from 2014 to July 2024. Eligibility criteria were based on the PICOS framework, focusing on randomized clinical trials and clinical studies involving pediatric patients undergoing dental procedures with local anesthesia.

Challenges faced by dentists during provision of oral health care in children and adolescents with special health-care needs: A scoping review.

Introduction/background: Oral health care for children with special health-care needs (CSHCN) is often overlooked despite a substantial global population with disabilities or special needs. This scoping review delves into the challenges dentists face in delivering oral health care to CSHCN.

Methodology: The scoping review was conducted as per the guidelines of PRISMA-ScR with a search strategy based on the population, intervention, comparison, and outcome (PICO) framework of the research question.

The Role of Diffusion Tensor Imaging in CNS Tuberculosis.

Background and objective Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a significant global health concern, with India being a hotspot for the disease burden. Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis, though comprising a smaller proportion of total TB cases, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to explore the utility of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in assessing the microstructural changes in white matter tracts associated with CNS tuberculosis.

TFL Perforator Flap Complementing and Completing the ALT-AMT Flap Axis.

 Anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is the most common soft tissue flap used for microvascular reconstruction of head and neck. Its harvest is associated with some unpredictability due to variability in perforator characteristics, injury or unfavorable configuration for complex defects. Anteromedial thigh (AMT) flap is an option, but the low incidence and thickness restrict its utility.

Fabrication of Novel 3-D Nanocomposites of HAp-TiC-h-BN-ZrO: Enhanced Mechanical Performances and In Vivo Toxicity Study for Biomedical Applications.

Due to excellent biocompatibility, bioactivities, and osteoconductivity, hydroxyapatite (HAp) is considered as one of the most suitable biomaterials for numerous biomedical applications. Herein, HAp was fabricated using a bottom-up approach, i.e.