Assessment of Correlation of Growth Hormone Receptor Gene with Tooth Dimensions: A CBCT and Genotyping Study.

Aim: Assessment of root morphology, size, and amount of bone around tooth is essential before starting the orthodontic treatment. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between tooth dimensions with two gene variants of growth hormone (GH), namely rs6184 and rs6180.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted on 218 subjects (males: 104, females: 114) requiring orthodontic treatment.

Caries Preventive Effect of Sodium Fluoride Varnish on Deciduous Dentition: A Clinical Trial.

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of intensive application of sodium fluoride varnish in reducing caries incidence among children aged 6 to 7 years.

Materials And Methods: The study was a randomized controlled trial conducted among 6- to 7-year-old children of Sangamner, Maharashtra, India. Nearly 200 randomly selected children were randomized into two groups: Control group and intervention (varnish) group.