Electromyographic evaluation of masseter and temporalis muscle activity after periodontal surgery: A prospective clinical trial.

Objectives: Following periodontal treatment, tooth supporting structures are restored to functionality and hence improve muscle activity. In this study, we aimed to investigate the influence of periodontal disease on muscle activity by electromyography and the subjective perception of periodontal therapy through the Oral Impact on Daily Performance (OIDP) questionnaire.

Methods: Sixty subjects with moderate to severe periodontitis were included.

Emotional Health Status of Postgraduate Students of Periodontics in India During COVID Health Crisis-A Questionnaire-Based Study.

Dental students, especially postgraduate students present a higher risk of getting infected because of their close contact with the patients during this pandemic. The objectives of the study include (a) the reasons for postgraduate students' altered emotional status during coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. (b) To assess the kind of infection protocols adopted.