A Comparative Evaluation of the Remineralization Potential of Two Contemporary Bioactive Glass-containing Dentifrices on Artificially Demineralized Human Enamel: An Study.

Background: There is limited literature comparing the remineralization potential of these two dentifrices, Elsenz™, which contains fluoro calcium (Ca) phosphosilicate, and Shy-NM™, which contains Ca sodium phosphosilicate, are a few of the remineralizing agents.

Aim: To assess and compare the remineralization potential of Elsenz™ and Shy-NM™ dentifrices on artificially induced carious lesions on permanent teeth, using the Vickers microhardness measuring method and scanning electron microscope (SEM) connected to energy dispersive X-ray analysis after laboratory stimulation of the oral environment employing the pH cycling model.

Materials And Methods: A total of 30 sound human premolar teeth were divided into six groups for both parameters.

A Comparative Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Embrace Wetbond Pit and Fissure Sealant with or without the Use of a Universal Dental Adhesive System [Scotchbond Universal Adhesive] Using Different Bonding Protocols: A Multiparametric Study.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of Embrace WetBond (EWS) Pit and Fissure Sealant (PF sealants) with or without the use of a universal dental adhesive system Scotchbond Universal Adhesive (SBU) using different bonding and curing protocols and to assess and compare the mode of failure as determined by visualization of the fractured surfaces of the test specimens after shear testing under an optical microscope at a magnification of 20×.

Materials And Methods: A total of 85 samples were prepared for testing SBS on enamel on caries-free, extracted permanent human molars. The specimens were randomly divided into five groups based on different bonding and curing protocols.

Multidisciplinary Management of Chronic Atypical Facial Pain of Psychogenic Origin: A Unique Case Report.

Aim: The following case report discusses the diagnostic dilemma presented by and the multidisciplinary management of a patient with chronic atypical facial pain of psychogenic origin.

Background: Though oral health care professionals are primarily concerned with the treatment of somatic disorders of the orofacial region, there remains a particularly challenging need to identify, diagnose and treat various psychological and psychosomatic symptoms.

Case Description: This case report describes the management of a 13-year-old male patient with the chief complaint of pain and discoloration of the skin over the right side of the face for the last 5 months, who also demonstrated symptoms of chronic anxiety and social withdrawal.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Primary Preventive Dental Health Education Programme Implemented Through School Teachers for Primary School Children in Mysore City.

Aims And Objectives: The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of a Primary Preventive Dental Health Education Programme conducted for 6-12-year-old primary school children in Mysore City.

Materials And Methods: A total of 12 schools, one each in the category of Government, Aided, and Unaided, were randomly selected per zone viz., North, South, East, and West.

Pulp and Periodontal Regeneration of an Avulsed Permanent Mature Incisor Using Platelet-rich Plasma after Delayed Replantation: A 12-month Clinical Case Study.

Numerous publications have reported revascularization of necrotic immature permanent teeth, but the regenerative potential of pulp in mature teeth has rarely been considered. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) meets many requirements of a scaffold for regenerative endodontics. To the best of our knowledge, no clinical study has evaluated PRP for endodontic regeneration in a mature avulsed tooth.