Publications by authors named "Girija Dodamani"

Peri-implant diseases, such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are distinguished by a gradual onset of inflammation within the peri-implant mucosa, resulting in bone resorption and, ultimately, implant failure. Topical oxygen therapy is recognized for its ability to decrease inflammation, enhance blood flow, and provide a bacteriostatic effect. Utilizing oxygen-based therapy products as a local treatment for peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis may lead to comparable clinical results as traditional local adjuncts such as chlorhexidine, antibiotics, and antibacterial agents.

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Introduction The debonding of acrylic teeth from the denture base, particularly in cases of prominent ridges, is a common problem faced by clinicians and patients. The present study was conducted to assess the effects of various chemical treatments on the shear bond strength (SBS) of acrylic teeth bonded to different high-impact denture base materials. Materials and methods The present in vitro study was conducted on 80 wax specimens with acrylic teeth bonded to two high-impact denture base materials (DPI Tuff (DPI Dental Products of India Ltd, Mumbai) and Trevalon HI (Trevalon HI, Dentsply, Karnataka)).

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Currently, all of us are experiencing emotions, thoughts, and situations we have never experienced before. It is not that there were no pandemics earlier. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, health issues are growing.

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Background: The COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) pandemic is a major threat to public health worldwide; it has been identified as originating in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. It has spread across the globe, causing an outbreak of acute infectious pneumonia. Such a global outbreak is associated with adverse effects on mental health.

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Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine and compare antibacterial efficacy of aqueous extracts of black, green, and lemon tea of a commercially available brand.

Materials And Methods: The well-diffusion method was used to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of commercially available black tea, green tea, and lemon tea at three different concentrations (1.5 g, 5 g, and 7.

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