Publications by authors named "Ganapathy Aarthi"
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- The study focuses on regenerative endodontic techniques, specifically assessing the effectiveness of 0.2% chitosan and papain as alternatives to 17% EDTA for promoting fibrin formation in root canals with open apices.
- Twenty-five freshly extracted human mandibular premolars were used in the experiment, which involved comparing the fibrin density after different irrigation treatments.
- Findings indicated that the combination of EDTA-NSS and papain resulted in higher fibrin density compared to the use of chitosan, showing positive results for all irrigants tested in revitalizing dental pulp tissue.
Aims: Digital mental health services may increase the accessibility and affordability of mental health treatments. However, client dropout a low use is often reported. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the structural validity of the e-Therapy Attitudes and Process (eTAP) questionnaire, as a theoretically based (theory of planned behavior) tool for understanding ongoing client engagement intentions with digital mental health treatments.
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- The study aimed to evaluate and compare frictional forces from passive self-ligating brackets versus two types of elastomeric ligatures (UELs and CELs) used with conventional brackets and different archwires.
- Eight conventional stainless steel brackets and four passive SLBs were tested using a custom jig and a universal testing machine to measure friction.
- The results indicated that UELs on conventional brackets and SLBs produced lower friction compared to CELs on conventional brackets, with SLBs showing slightly lower static but higher kinetic friction.
Research is increasingly demonstrating the therapeutic benefits of virtual reality interventions for various mental health conditions, though these rarely translate from research to application in clinical settings. This systematic review aims to examine the efficacy of current virtual reality interventions for emotional disorders, with a focus on clinical and technological features that influence translation of treatments from research to clinical practice. A comprehensive systematic literature search was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, for studies including the application of a virtual reality intervention to a clinical population of adults with an emotional disorder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDigital mental health (DMH) provides effective methods of overcoming issues of time constraints, accessibility, and availability of mental health care. They can provide a valuable means to deliver mental health care in the present pandemic. However, adoption of these methods has been slow.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: This study aimed to analyze incidence of isthmus in human permanent mandibular first molar teeth using cone-beam computed tomographic imaging techniques in a South Indian population.
Materials And Methods: Three hundred permanent mandibular first molar teeth were collected, cleaned, and stored in normal saline. They were divided into groups (GPs) I and II based on number of roots, and were further subdivided (right and left [RL] subgroups A and B for GP I; and RL subgroups C and D for GP-II).
Prevalence of Ocular Injuries, Conjunctivitis and Musculoskeletal Disorders-Related Issues as Occupational Hazards Among Dental Practitioners in the City of Salem: A Randomized Cross-Sectional Study.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci
May 2019
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- - The study focuses on occupational health hazards (OHHs) faced by dentists, particularly musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and ocular issues, in Salem city, Tamil Nadu, India.
- - A survey involving 150 dental surgeons assessed the prevalence of these health problems based on factors like age, sex, and hours worked per week.
- - Results indicated a significant occurrence of MSDs in relation to ocular health issues, highlighting the importance of implementing protective measures for dental professionals.
Enamel White spot lesions are early signs of demineralization under the intact enamel, which may or may not lead to the development of caries. An inactive white spot lesion might act as an arrested dental caries and impair the esthetic appearance by displaying a milky white color from its interior opacity. The first choice of treatment is remineralization with various remineralizing agents such as fluoride and ACP-CCP.
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- Dental surgeons in Salem City face significant occupational health hazards, primarily Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and mental health issues.
- A survey of 150 dentists revealed that MSD is more prevalent than mental health problems, with complaints related to specific body areas.
- The study highlights the need for preventive measures to address these health concerns within the dental profession.