Laser Surgery versus Non-laser Surgery in Periodontitis: A Comparative Study.

Objective: The purpose of this research is to estimate the effectiveness of non-laser surgery and laser surgery in the management of periodontitis.

Methods: One hundred participants with a chronic periodontitis diagnosis participated in a randomized controlled experiment. Two cohorts of patients were created: Cohort B underwent non-laser surgery and Cohort A underwent laser surgery.

Assessment of the Impact of HPV Infection on the Incidence and Prognosis of Oral Cancers.

Objectives: The purpose of this research was to evaluate, in a tertiary care context, the effects of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection on the incidence and prognosis of oral malignancies.

Methods: At a tertiary care hospital, 100 patients who received an oral cancer diagnosis between 2020 and 2022 were the subject of a retrospective analysis. Medical records were used to gather clinicopathological data, and histopathological specimens' molecular analyses were used to ascertain the HPV infection status.

Analgesic Effect of Caudal and Abdominal Nerve Blocks among Children Undergoing Inguinal Surgeries: An Original Research.

Context: Pediatric inguinal surgeries sometimes cause considerable post-operative pain that requires effective analgesics. Caudal and abdominal nerve blocks may help this population with pain. It is uncertain how successful they are compared.

Assessment of Oral Health Promotion Programs in Schools and their Long-Term Effects.

Background: School-based oral health promotion initiatives are essential for enhancing children's and teenagers' oral health outcomes. However, the long-term efficacy of these initiatives is yet unknown.

Methods: Over the course of a year, 500 children between the ages of 6 and 12 years participated in prospective observational research.

Correlation of AMH with Cardiometabolic Markers in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine whether there is a connection between polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)-affected women's levels of the anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and certain cardiometabolic indicators.

Materials And Methods: To find pertinent recent research published between 2017 and 2023, a thorough search was done in PubMed. Studies were included if they looked into the relationship between PCOS-related women's AMH levels and cardiometabolic markers.

Dental Services and their Awareness and Utilization among the Health Care Workers in a South Indian District - A Cross Sectional Study.

Aim: The present research was carried out to evaluate the amount of usage of dental care opportunities and also to assess the problems faced by health care workers (HCWs) of a south Indian district in using dental services.

Methodology: This study had around 500 participants who belonged from various health care sectors who were selected with the help of multistage sampling. The data obtained from this cross-sectional research was analysed statistically using SPSS 22.

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Management of Incomplete Abortion with Oral 600 mg Misoprostol with Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA).

Introduction: In the first trimester, almost one in five identified pregnancies end in spontaneous miscarriage, and another 22% result in induced abortion. After a spontaneous and/or induced abortion, there may be retained products of conception (POC). Because of its relatively poor efficacy and the unpredictability of the time interval until spontaneous evacuation, expectant treatment is not often chosen by healthcare professionals.

Effect of Sterilization and Irrigating Solutions on Nanostructure Alteration of Ni-Ti Rotary Instruments in Endodontics: An Atomic Force Microscopic Study.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and sterilization on the nanostructural alteration of nickel titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary file systems in endodontics using the atomic force microscopy (AFM).

Materials And Methods: The study was performed on four commercially available rotary Ni-Ti files: group I-Vortex Blue (Dentsply), group II-ProTaper Next (Dentsply), group III-Mtwo (VDW), and group IV-iRaCe (FKG).

Utilization of Probiotics Among Dental Students: A KAP Study.

Aim: The aim of the study is to know about the awareness of probiotics among undergraduate dental students.

Materials And Methods: We conducted cross-sectional research where we had distributed a questionnaire consisting of ten open-ended questions, among 150 dental students through emails. The questions were based on the utilization of probiotics in dentistry.

Mental Health Status of Health Care Professionals Working in Public and Private Sectors in Visakhapatnam: A Cross-Section Study.

Introduction: The material that is currently available on the psychological issues that doctors deal with is restricted to a few national surveys and certain particular hospital surveys. The motive of the current study was to define the mental health status of medical as well as surgical professionals working in the public and private sectors of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Methodology: A self-reported questionnaire survey was used in an observational cross-sectional study to appraise the mental health state of both private and public medical practitioners.

Dental Caries and Brushing Techniques Attitude in School Students: An Original Research.

Introduction: Oral health plays an important role in the overall wellness of an individual. Hence in our study, we aim to evaluate the awareness and knowledge about dental caries and pattern of brushing among secondary school students.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based survey among 200 secondary school students to estimate their awareness and knowledge about dental caries and brushing pattern.

Evaluation of Efficiency of Dyes in Detection of Cancer Cells: An Original Research.

Introduction: The early detection of the cancer will dramatically improve the prognosis. There are many diagnostic aids that can be employed for screening. Hence, in our study, we aim to evaluate the efficiency of dyes in detection of cancer cells.

The Prosthetic Complications and the Survival of the Implant-Fixed Complete Dental Prostheses: An Original Study.

Introduction: The implants have brought a paradigm shift in the replacement of lost teeth. The complete dentures that are implant fixed have increased acceptance among patients. Since these are recently introduced, we aim to evaluate the prosthetic complications and the survival of the implant-fixed complete dental prostheses.

A Clinical Evaluation of Onlay and Inlay in the Posterior Ceramic Restorations: An Original Study.

Introduction: The extensively damaged teeth can be treated with the inlay and onlay. The ceramic inlays and onlays can be prescribed for the esthetic needs of the patient. Hence in our study, we aim to evaluate clinically the outcomes of the ceramic inlays and onlays for the posterior teeth.

Analysis of Advances in Research Trends in Robotic and Digital Dentistry: An Original Research.

Introduction: The world has been transformed after invention of robotics, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. Their application in the medical field is well recorded; however, their application in dentistry is still being recognized. Hence, in our study, we aimed to analyze the advances in research trends in the digital and the robotics specifically to the dental fields.

Evaluation of per Vaginal Bleeding With Different Drugs in Successful Pregnancy in Patients With Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: An Original Research.

Introduction: One of the hormones that are crucial in safe pregnancy is the Progesterone. Its defect may cause bleeding and abortion. Hence, in this study, we evaluated two different drug modalities of progesterone for their efficacy.

Quality of Life Postchronic Tonsillitis Treatments: An Original Research.

Introduction: The tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure performed for the treatment of chronic tonsillitis (CT). In the present study, we aim to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) after CT.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a retrospective study among 100 tonsillectomy patients whose data were collected from the department records.

AAn Evaluation of the Choice of the Treatment for the Acute Appendicitis An Original Research.

Introduction: The findings of previous studies in the management of acute appendicitis with peritonitis complications are debatable. Thus, in this study, we aim to evaluate two surgical procedures in the management of acute appendicitis.

Material And Methods: We piloted an observational prospective study on 50 subjects of both genders with acute appendicitis and peritonitis complication.

COVID Infections Breakthrough Post-Vaccination: Systematic Review.

Introduction: Many new variants of the coronavirus are infecting the already vaccinated people. There have been reports of deaths also among the already vaccinated subjects. Hence, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the infection breakthrough after COVID vaccination.

Knowledge of Rural Population about Orthodontics: An Original Research.

Introduction: Dental specialties are seldom recognized in India. Hence, in the present study, we aim to assess awareness among the rural population about the dental specialty of orthodontics.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based cross-sectional observational study at the rural center attached to the institute.

Preemptive Oral Ketorolac with Local Tramadol Versus Oral Ketorolac in Third Molar Surgery: A Comparative Clinical Trial.

Aims: To assess preemptive analgesic efficacy of oral ketorolac with submucous placebo versus oral ketorolac with submucous tramadol during impacted mandibular third molar surgery.

Methodology: A double-blind, split-mouth clinical study was carried on 40 patients having bilateral impacted mandibular third molars. They were divided as group A comprising of 40 patients in whom oral ketorolac with submucous tramadol was administered and group B comprising of 40 patients in whom oral ketorolac with submucous placebo was administered.