Publications by authors named "Jeevarathan Jayaprakash"
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- * Participants aged 12-19 took the IgY tablets for 15 days, and saliva samples were collected at various intervals to measure bacterial levels.
- * Results showed that the IgY tablets significantly decreased bacterial counts, suggesting they can be a helpful addition to oral hygiene practices during orthodontic treatment.
Aim: This study was planned to evaluate and compare the cleaning efficacy of three pediatric rotary files with the standard Protaper adult file system in primary teeth using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Materials And Methods: A total of 40 extracted deciduous second molars, with palatal/mesial roots having at least two-thirds of root length and an intact furcation area, were distributed randomly among four groups, with each group containing 10 teeth. Canal preparation of group I (Pro AF Baby Gold), group II (Kedo SG Blue), group III (Prime Pedo), and group IV (Protaper) was done.
Introduction: Dental caries is a common dental disease, which occurs during childhood and continues to be a major public health problem. The prevalence of dental caries was associated with oral hygiene practice, sugar consumption and implementation of the preventive oral health program.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental caries in school children aged between 6-14 years using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II).