An Comparative Analysis of the Shear Bond Value of Sixth, Seventh and Eight Generation Dentin Bonding Agents.

Objective: This study evaluates the shear bond strength (SBS) of 6, 7, and 8 generation dentin bonding agents.

Materials And Methods: Thirty extracted premolars were divided into three groups of 10. Group A used a 6 generation bonding agent, Group B a 7 generation bonding agent, and Group C a 8 generation bonding agent.

An In-vitro Evaluation of Tooth Discoloration and Shear Bond Strength of Glass Ionomer Cement Bonded to Tooth Surface Pretreated with Silver Diamine Fluoride and Glutathione Biomolecule.

Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is employed in caries prevention and treatment; however, tooth discoloration post treatment is a significant disadvantage, which can be reduced using glutathione (GSH), a water soluble tripeptide.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the effect of glutathione biomolecule (GSH) and potassium iodide (KI) along with SDF on tooth discoloration and shear bond strength of glass ionomer cement (GIC) on the tooth surface.

Methods: Artificial caries were created on 48 extracted unblemished premolars and divided into four groups (SDF, SDF + KI, SDF + GSH, and Water).

Functional Space Maintainer with Bilateral Early Loss of Primary Maxillary First Molars: NAFC.

Unlabelled: The primary dentition plays a very important role not only in the child's growth and development but also in the guidance and eruption of permanent teeth. Premature loss of a deciduous tooth or a group of teeth will lead to a wide range of implications in the permanent dentition. The best way to avoid these problems is to preserve the primary teeth in the arch until their normal time of exfoliation.

Investigating Apically Extruded Debris During Pulpectomy with Two Rotary Systems and Hand Files.

Aim: The current research set out to examine and contrast the amounts of apically extruded debris produced by two distinct rotary files and hand files used in pulpectomy procedures.

Materials And Methods: Forty-five extracted primary mandibular molars were randomly divided into three groups for instrumentation. Prime Pedo™ files are in Group 1, DXL-Pro Pedo files are in Group 2, and H and K files are in Group 3.

Intraoral Scanners: Mechanism, Applications, Advantages, and Limitations.

In recent years, the field of dentistry has witnessed remarkable technological advancements, one of which is the development and widespread implementation of intraoral scanners. These devices have revolutionized the way dental professionals capture accurate impressions of patients' oral cavities, offering several advantages over traditional impression-taking methods. To shed light on the impact of intraoral scanners on dentistry practice, this article explores their mechanism, uses, benefits, and limitations.

Exploring the Role of Ultrasound Therapy in Modern Dentistry: A Comprehensive Overview.

This paper explores the use of ultrasound therapy in dentistry, focusing on its working principle, various applications, advantages, limitations, precautions, contraindications, and future directions. Ultrasound therapy presents a promising non-invasive treatment modality with a wide range of applications within the field of dentistry.

A Leap Beyond Traditional Methods: A Case Report on the Horizontal Loop Distal Shoe.

This case report presents the successful management of a four-year-old male patient with pain in the lower right back tooth region. Clinical and radiographic examinations revealed the necessity for extraction of tooth 85 due to persistent infection and bone resorption, necessitating space maintenance. A modified distal shoe space maintainer, incorporating horizontal loops for enhanced adjustability, was utilized postextraction.

Decoding Early Childhood Caries: A Comprehensive Review Navigating the Impact of Evolving Dietary Trends in Preschoolers.

This comprehensive review delves into the intricate relationship between evolving dietary trends in preschoolers and the prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC). The investigation meticulously analyzes ECC epidemiology, etiology, and preventive strategies. The review unveils the multifaceted nature of ECC, highlighting microbial, dietary, and environmental factors contributing to its development.

Malocclusion among patients at Agartala, Tripura, India.

Malocclusion is the mal-relationship of dental arches with or without an irregularity of the teeth. Therefore, it is of interest to estimate the rate of occurrence of malocclusion within the population of Agartala city, Tripura, India. The study included 850 individuals ranging from 16 to 24 years of age, which were categorized into five distinct classifications, namely normal occlusion, Angle's Class I malocclusion, Class II Division 1, Class II Division 2, and Class III malocclusion.

Effect of different cavity liners on nanocomposite resin shear bond strength to dentine.

The effect of different cavity liners on the shear bond strength of nanocomposite to dentin is of interest. A total of sixty extracted caries-free maxillary, mandibular molars were randomly assigned to four groups in the following manner Group 1: control (no cavity liner), group 2: Biodentin, group 3: Apacal ART and Group 4: Giomer. Following the application of different cavity liners based on the groups, restoration was carried out using nanocomposite resin using the total-etch Tetric N bond adhesive.

Comparison of two different caries risk assessment tools for infants and toddlers - A cross-sectional study.

Context: One of the essential components for successful caries management is caries risk assessment (CRA). Among CRA tools (CRATs) published in the literature: Caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) 123 and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) CRATs are specifically designed for infants and toddlers.

Aims: The aim of this study is to compare readily available internationally accepted CRAT for infants and toddlers and check the usability of these tools in assigning caries risk among the Indian population.

Effect of NaOCl on cyclic fatigue resistance.

The impact of 5.25 percent NaOCL on the resistance offered by TruNatomy, Hero Gold and ProtaperGold against cyclic fracture as against the treatment of NiTi rotary files with distilled water is of interest to dentists. Inside the stainless steel blocks, man-made canals were created for the purpose of testing the cyclic fatigue.

Oral Health-related Quality of Life Assessed by Child: Oral Impacts on Daily Performances Index and Their Association with Dental Caries Prevalence and Gingival Bleeding Status of 12-year-old School Children in Bhubaneswar City.

Aim And Objective: To assess the association, if any, between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) measured using child oral impact on daily performances (C-OIDP) index and dental caries and gingival bleeding status among 12-year-old school children of Bhubaneswar city.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted, and the data were collected using child oral impacts on daily performances index, a closed-ended questionnaire among the 12-year-old school children of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, to find out the association between dental caries prevalence among gingival bleeding status. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and Chi-squared tests were used to determine the significant differences in the variable of interest.

A Correlation between Clinical Classification of Dental Pulp and Periapical Diseases with its Patho Physiology and Pain Pathway.

Background: Dental pain due to pulpal involvement is difficult to diagnose due to the apparent inaccessibility of pulp to the clinical tests, indistinct symptoms, and referred toothache originating from the periodontal tissues. Though we have various clinical classification systems to categorize pulpal diseases, we are yet biased about the exact pathophysiology and pain pathway associated with it. Dental pulp has a complex physiology, and so is its pathophysiology.

Effectiveness of Diode Lasers in the Reduction of Bacteremia Associated with Ultrasonic Scaling: A Clinical and Microbiological Study.

Introduction: As is known, periodontal pathogens and their products as well as inflammatory mediators produced in periodontal tissues might enter the bloodstream, causing systemic effects and/or contributing to systemic diseases.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of diode lasers on the incidence of bacteremia associated with ultrasonic scaling and its clinical efficacy as an adjunct to scaling in the treatment of moderate periodontitis.

Result: The use of diode laser is more effective in killing or detoxifying periodontopathic bacteria such as associated with chronic periodontitis as compared to ultrasonic alone with ablate bacteria only when it comes in contact with plaque biofilm directly.

Evaluation of the Relationship between Body Mass Index, Dental Caries, and Diet among a Group of 6-12 Years Old School Going Children.

Aim: These results are from research conducted on a sample of healthy school-aged children (ages 6-12) to determine whether or not there is a correlation between BMI, dental caries, and food.

Method: About 500 kids are a part of the study. A stature meter was used to get the tallest possible measurement, and a small electronic scale was used to get the smallest possible weight.

Effect of Neonatal Factors on the Eruption of Primary Teeth in Children: A Longitudinal Prospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: Eruption of first primary teeth is a normal physiological process. Antenatal nutritional deficiency and prenatal and neonatal factors play an important role in eruption of primary teeth. Neonatal factors, such as gestational age (GA), degree of prematurity, severity of neonatal illness, and birth weight are primarily related to eruption of primary teeth.

Implications of ChatGPT in Public Health Dentistry: A Systematic Review.

An artificial intelligence (AI) program called ChatGPT that generates text in response to typed commands has proven to be highly popular, as evidenced by the fact that OpenAI makes it available online. The goal of the present investigation was to investigate ChatGPT's potential applications as an outstanding instance of large language models (LLMs) in the fields of public dental health schooling, writing for academic use, research in public dental health, and clinical practice in public dental health based on the available data. Importantly, the goals of the current review included locating any drawbacks and issues that might be connected to using ChatGPT in the previously mentioned contexts in healthcare settings.

Efficacy of Intranasal Atomized Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Surgical Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Prospective Study.

Aims And Objectives: To assess the efficacy of dexmedetomidine atomized intranasally for sedation during surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars.

Materials And Methods: A prospective randomized trial was conducted on 25 anxious patients between the ages of 18 and 40 who had impacted the lower third molars. An intranasal atomization device was used to give the medication 30 minutes prior to the surgical procedure.

Comparative Evaluation of Adhesive Bond Strength of Conventional GIC and Cention N to Enamel and Dentin of Primary Teeth: An Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the adhesive bond strength of conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) and Cention N to the primary enamel and dentin using an accelerated fatigue test.

Materials And Methods: A total of 30 sound human primary molars were collected and were mounted on a metal cylindrical block using acrylic resin, embedding the root up to cemento-enamel junction (CEJ). Proximal box was prepared on both mesial and distal surfaces, one of the cavity was restored with GIC (Type 9) and the other proximal cavity with Cention N.

Assessment of Oral Health Status in Epileptic Children and Healthy Children in Bengaluru City: A Comparative Study.

Introduction: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder, which is identified by repeated episodes of abnormal synchronous discharge of brain, resulting in several types of deficits. A percentage of them also have mental and motor deficits. Both the epileptic conditions and their medical management can influence oral health.

Prevalence and Pattern of Non-syndromic Hypodontia among Adolescents in Southern Part of India.

Background: Non-syndromic hypodontia is the most common developmental dental anomaly, but there is a paucity of literature on its prevalence and severity in the Indian population.

Aim And Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of non-syndromic hypodontia among adolescent schoolchildren in the southern part of India.

Settings And Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 20 schools from two states of southern India, named-Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Role of cartilage correcting sutures in single-stage secondary rhinoplasty for unilateral cleft lip nose deformity.

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to highlight the role of cartilage correcting suture in single-stage surgical correction for secondary unilateral cleft lip nose deformity with three-dimensional observations of preoperative and postoperative nasal forms.

Material And Methods: Between July 2017 and June 2019, 18 consecutive patients of unilateral cleft lip nose deformity aged between 16 and 28 years underwent surgical correction. The corrective procedure of nose involved columellar lengthening, medial and lateral nasal osteotomies along with augmentation of premaxilla by bone graft at premaxilla, and alar base wedge resections.