Influence of Mindfulness on Game Addiction-Mediating Role of Emotional Control.

In the past few decades, online games have become immensely popular among the younger generation thus leading to online game addiction. Previous researches acknowledge that mindfulness or present-focused awareness may reduce addiction. Moreover, addiction is found to have an impact on the propensity to respond to the situations in the environment in a way that is acceptable to all the people (emotional control).

Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of different combinations of calcium hydroxide against Enterococcus faecalis.

Background: The study aims to compare the synergistic antibacterial efficacy of different combinations of calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament against E. faecalis.

Material And Methods: The current study included four hundred extracted human permanent mandibular premolar teeth.

Systematic review fracture resistance of endodontically treated posterior teeth restored with fiber reinforced composites- a systematic review.

Background: Large cavity designs and access cavities impair endodontically treated tooth fracture resistance. As the tooth's strength is known to reduce significantly after the root canal treatment, occlusal loading as a result of functions such as chewing, biting and certain parafunctional tendencies makes the endodontically treated tooth vulnerable to fracture. Hence, after endodontic treatment, it is vital to give adequate and appropriate restorative material to avoid tooth fractures.

Clinical correlation of salivary alpha-amylase levels with pain intensity in patients undergoing emergency endodontic treatment.

Background: Pain is usually subjective and thus it is challenging to describe its characteristics such as nature, intensity, and origin. Non-invasive methods such as assessing salivary alpha-amylase (SAA) may aid the practitioner to evaluate the pain intensity. Hence, the current study aimed to correlate the levels of SAA with the pain intensity in patients presenting with varied endodontic pain levels.

Evaluation of flexural strength of bulk-fill composite resin after immersion in fruit juices: An study.

Resin-based composites are increasingly employed in dental restorations due to their esthetics. Flexural strength is the characteristic feature of a substance, and it can be described as the stress present in the material just before it renders in a flexure test. The purpose of this study was to determine the flexural strength of a bulk-fill composite following immersion in fruit juices.

Knowledge, awareness, and practice of biomedical waste segregation in a dental office.

Biomedical waste (BMW) is any sort of litter generated in the course of human or animal research operations, such as diagnosis, treatment, or immunization, or during the development or trial of pharmaceutical products or in health camps. In dental sectors, BMW, if not adequately handled, can provide a number of health risks to dental practitioners, patients, and other dental healthcare service providers who operate in dental offices. The aim of the study is to examine the knowledge, awareness, and practice of BMW segregation among dental offices.

Centric versus eccentric engine-driven endodontic instrument design for microbial load reduction-A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials.

This systematic review assessed the clinical influence of centric and eccentric engine-driven instrument design for reduction in microbial load in infected root canal system. The literature search was conducted in electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Lilacs and Google Scholar) and grey literature till June 2022. The search strategy followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines.

Comparative Study Assessing the Canal Cleanliness Using Automated Device and Conventional Syringe Needle for Root Canal Irrigation-An Ex-Vivo Study.

The success of endodontic treatment relies on both apical and coronal sealing. To achieve a good three-dimensional seal, the removal of the smear layer becomes mandatory. This study aims to assess the difference in debris accumulation and smear layer formation while using automated root canal irrigation and conventional syringe needle irrigation.

Biocompatibility and antioxidant activity of a novel carrageenan based injectable hydrogel scaffold incorporated with Cissus quadrangularis: an in vitro study.

Background: Over the past years, polysaccharide-based scaffolds have emerged as the most promising material for tissue engineering. In the present study, carrageenan, an injectable scaffold has been used owing to its advantage and superior property. Cissus quadrangularis, a natural agent was incorporated into the carrageenan scaffold.

Periapical Healing following Root Canal Treatment Using Different Endodontic Sealers: A Systematic Review.

The healing of the periapical tissues is crucial to the success of root canal treatment. The review studies effectively examine various endodontic root canal sealants in terms of periapical healing. This systematic review was formulated following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and registered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) number-CRD42021239192.

Formulation and evaluation of oral disintegrating films using a natural ingredient against .

Background: Oral disintegrating films (ODFs) are one of the forms of drug delivery system with better patient compliance. The advantage is that it disintegrates quickly when placed on the tongue and has better bioavailability.

Aim: The aim of this study is to develop an ODF using and targeting .

Herbal Agents versus Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid on Removal of the Smear Layer-A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies.

This systematic review aimed to compare the efficacy of herbal agents with ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) in removing the smear layer during root canal instrumentation. The research question in the present study was to assess: "Is there a significant difference in reducing smear layer comparing EDTA and herbal agents?" Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) were searched from their start dates to April 2022 using strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, and reviewed following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 guidelines. Only in vitro studies comparing herbal agents with EDTA were included in the current systematic review.

Preparation of a Novel Nanocomposite and Its Antibacterial Effectiveness against -An In Vitro Evaluation.

The interest in the use of green-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) is shown to have increased due to their biocompatibility and reduction of overall production costs. The current study aimed to evaluate a novel nanocomposite (NC) prepared by using a combination of zinc oxide, silver and chitosan with lemon extract as a cross-linking agent and assessed its antimicrobial effectiveness against Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis).

Cytotoxicity of oregano essential oil and calcium hydroxide on L929 fibroblast cell: A molecular level study.

Introduction: The purpose of antimicrobial agents is to eliminate the microorganisms without causing toxicity to host cells. This study aimed to assess the cytotoxic effect of oregano essential oil on L929 fibroblast cells.

Materials And Methods: L929 fibroblast cells were exposed to four different concentrations of oregano essential oil (25-200 μg/ml) and calcium hydroxide (1 mg/ml).

The effect of various in-vitro and ex-vivo parameters on irrigant flow and apical pressure using manual syringe needle irrigation: Systematic review.

Background: Fluid dynamics is a majorly neglected aspect to be studied in root canal irrigation. The fundamental rule to understand mechanics is to observe patterns of flow during the process. Thus, this work is conducted to do a systemic assessment of the in-vitro and ex-vivo based studies to evaluate the effect of various parameters on the irrigant flow and apical pressure on using a manual syringe needle for root canal irrigation.

Influence of Commonly Used Endodontic Irrigants on the Setting Time and Metal Composition of Various Base Endodontic Sealers.

The present study aimed to evaluate if commonly used endodontic irrigants such as 3% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl, Prime Dental, Thane, India), 2% chlorhexidine (CHX, Sigma-Aldrich Co., St. Louis, MO, USA), and 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA, Meta-Biomed Co.

Monomer Elution from Three Resin Composites at Two Different Time Interval Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography-An In-Vitro Study.

Esthetics, improved colour stability and ease of contour have made photo-activated resin based restorative materials being widely used in routine dental clinical practice. Perhaps improper and inadequate polymerization of resin based composite material might lead to elution of monomer. Thus, the aim of the current study was to quantify the monomer elution from three resin composites.

Estimation of Surface Radiation Dosage to Thyroid Gland and Lower Abdomen While Using Intraoral Periapical Radiography: A Phantom Study.

Background and objective Every dose of radiation has the potential to cause biological harm. Quantitative assessment of radiation doses to radiosensitive organs can aid dental professionals in taking the appropriate protective measures against radiation. This data may also be used among the general public to alleviate fears of radiation exposure in dental radiography.

Comparison of Herbal Agents with Sodium Hypochlorite as Root Canal Irrigant: A Systematic Review of Studies.

During endodontic treatment, eliminating microorganisms from the root canals should be considered with utmost importance. Before filling the canal, every effort should be made to ensure optimal shaping and adequate disinfection of the root canal system. This systematic review aimed to compare the efficacy of herbal agents with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in reducing the microbial load while used as a root canal irrigant.

Evaluation of tissue inflammatory response of four intracanal medicament - An animal study.

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the tissue inflammatory response of origanum vulgarae, omeprazole, triple antibiotic paste (TAP), and calcium hydroxide in an animal model.

Materials And Methods: Seventy Five male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four experimental groups and one control group: Group 1: control ( = 15), Group 2: 0.25 mg origanum vulgarae/1 ml of cellulose ( = 15), Group 3: 2 mg omeprazole/1 ml of distilled water ( = 15), and Group 4: 1 mg TAP/1 ml of distilled water ( = 15), Group 5: 16 mg calcium hydroxide/1 ml of distilled water ( = 15).

Efficiency of new custom-made pulse oximeter sensor holder in assessment of actual pulp status.

Aim: This study aims to assess the diagnostic accuracy of new custom-made pulse oximeter sensor holder in assessment of actual pulp status with three pulp sensibility tests.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-nine single canal teeth requiring endodontic therapy was included in the study. The tooth that was requiring root canal treatment was tested with heat test, cold test, electric pulp test, and pulse oximeter.

Chemical constituent, minimal inhibitory concentration, and antimicrobial efficiency of essential oil from oreganum vulgare against : An study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the chemical composition of oregano essential oil, minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and to assess its antimicrobial efficiency against .

Material And Methods: Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to determine the chemical composition of essential oil from oreganum vulgare. Broth dilution and agar diffusion method was used to evaluate the MIC.