Evaluation of the Effect of Different Antioxidants on Resin Bond Strength to Enamel after Bleaching: An Study.

Aim: To compare and evaluate the efficacy of 10% sodium ascorbate (SA) solution, 10% alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) solution, 10% propolis solutions (PLS), and 10% pomegranate peel extract (PPE) solution on the shear bond strength (SBS) between composite resin and bleached enamel after 60 minutes.

Materials And Methods: Ninety extracted teeth were divided into 6 subgroups ( = 15) based on the antioxidant applied: Group I: Bleaching + application of 10% SA solution for 60 minutes. Group II: Bleaching + application of 10% ALA solution for 60 minutes.

A Simple and Cost-effective Approach to Make a Modified Suture Anchor in Orthopaedics.

The purpose of this study is to describe a technique of using an affordable suture anchor for various soft tissue repairs of both upper and lower limb surgeries in our series of patients. Eighteen patients with minimum 1-year follow-up after various upper limb surgeries using modified suture anchor were assessed both clinically and radiographically. In all 18 cases, the purpose of the suture anchor was served in terms of attachment of ligament or the tendon.

An Investigation of the Sealing Ability of Biodentine and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as Retrofilling Materials after the use of Various Irrigating Solutions.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the sealing ability of Biodentine (BD) and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as retrograde filling materials after irrigation with 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and QMix irrigating solutions.

Materials And Methods: Decoronation of 48 permanent maxillary central incisors was done. Root canal instrumentation was carried out in the samples.

Early diagnosis of osteoporosis using radiogrammetry and texture analysis from hand and wrist radiographs in Indian population.

Unlabelled: We propose an automated low cost tool for early diagnosis of onset of osteoporosis using cortical radiogrammetry and cancellous texture analysis from hand and wrist radiographs. The trained classifier model gives a good performance accuracy in classifying between healthy and low bone mass subjects.

Introduction: We propose a low cost automated diagnostic tool for early diagnosis of reduction in bone mass using cortical radiogrammetry and cancellous texture analysis of hand and wrist radiographs.

Timed wake-up anaesthesia in hand: A modification to wide awake surgery of hand.

Introduction: Wide awake surgery of the hand (WASH) is a well-accepted technique in hand surgery which allows the surgeon to identify and rectify on the table of some of the inadvertent shortcomings in the surgical procedures to optimise the final outcome. The advantage, however, precludes the use of tourniquet. We describe a modified method which preserves all the advantages of WASH and allows the surgeon to use tourniquet.

Apical Extrusion of Intracanal Bacteria following use of Two Engine-driven Instrumentation Techniques: An in vitro Study.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare in vitro the amount of debris extruded apically from extracted teeth, using Twisted files and ProTaper rotary during two different instrumentation systems.

Materials And Methods: Forty-five human single-rooted mandibular premolar teeth were randomly divided into three groups and contaminated with Enterococcus faecalis. The teeth in experimental groups were instrumented until reaching the working length with ProTaper rotary instruments and Twisted files with XSmart and XSmart Dual groups.

A Simple Innovative Alternative for Irrigation-Aspiration in Orthopedic Infections Using a Foley Catheter.

Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of the Foley catheter in maximizing surgical debridement in patients with chronic osteomyelitis.

Patients And Methods: During surgical debridement in patients with chronic osteomyelitis, the medullary cavity is reamed thoroughly. The bulb of the Foley catheter is inflated with saline to facilitate the removal of the outer wall of the bulb using scissors.

Role of Guided Ultrasound in the Treatment of De Quervain Tenosynovitis by Local Steroid Infiltration.

Ultrasound guidance for steroid injection in de Quervain disease is useful in identifying the presence of subcompartments and effectively injecting the drug into tendon sheath. We prospectively studied 50 patients with features of de Quervain disease to determine the effectiveness of ultrasound in positioning of needle for steroid injection and effectiveness of single versus multiple injections in the presence of subcompartments. Scalp vein set was inserted into the tendon sheath under ultrasound guidance and sterile conditions.

An Innovative Method of Assessing the Mechanical Axis Deviation in the Lower Limb in Standing Position.

Introduction: Various methods of measuring mechanical axis deviation of lower limb have been described including radiographic and CT scanogram, intraoperative fluoroscopy with the use of an electrocautery cord. These methods determine the mechanical axis in a supine, non-weight bearing position. Although long cassette standing radiographic view is used for the purpose but is not available at most centres.

Outcome of unstable fractures of metacarpal and phalangeal bones treated by bone tie.

Background: Unstable fractures of the metacarpal and phalangeal bones of the hand need surgical stabilization which should be rigid enough for early active mobilization. Conventional methods of open reduction and stabilization in the form of composite fixation or screws with or without plates have served the purpose but can be definitely improvised addressing both biological and mechanical principles of fixation.

Materials And Methods: 34 patients (29 males and 5 females) with an average age of 32 years (range 10-64 years) with unstable fractures of the metacarpal and phalangeal bones of hand who were treated with the modified bone tie between June 2009 and June 2013 were included in this study.