Comparative evaluation of the effect of impregnated retraction cord versus laser on gingival attachment level and pain perception following retraction for subgingival margins - A prospective, split-mouth, controlled, clinical study.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the effect of impregnated retraction cord vs Laser on gingival attachment level and pain perception following retraction for subgingival margins.

Settings And Design: Many methods for achieving and measuring the amount of gingival retraction in fixed prosthodontic work have been advocated. Though the gingival attachment level is crucial in Periodontology, the literature available regarding the effect of these retraction methods on the same is scarce.

A Clinical Comparative Evaluation Of The Wear Of Enamel Antagonist To Monolithic Zirconia And Metal-Ceramic Crowns.

Purpose: To evaluate and compare the wear of natural enamel against a metal-ceramic and a monolithic zirconia crown, with the null hypothesis that there is no difference in the wear of enamel between antagonist metal-ceramic and monolithic zirconia crowns.

Materials And Methods: In 30 subjects (irrespective of sex and within the age range of 18 to 40 years), two bilaterally opposing molars (maxillary/mandibular) were prepared to receive monolithic zirconia or metal-ceramic crowns with feldspathic porcelain veneer. A polyvinyl siloxane impression of the opposing arch was taken at the time of cementation and 1 year after cementation.

Evaluation of the relation of maxillary canine and edge of central incisor to incisive papilla in Indian population with respect to arch form.

Finding the most suitable position for artificial anterior teeth in the absence of pre-extraction records presents a new challenge with every denture and has resulted in a variety of measurements. It encompasses the knowledge of anatomy and physiology of oral tissue. In this study, the relation between anatomical landmarks the tips of the maxillary canines, edge of central incisor and center of incisive papilla was evaluated and compared with respect to arch form in Indian population.

Presurgical management of unilateral cleft lip and palate in a neonate: a clinical report.

A cleft lip and palate consists of fissures of the upper lip and/or palate, and is the most commonly seen orofacial anomaly that involves the middle third of the face. Early treatment of patients with a cleft lip and palate is important because of esthetic, functional, and psychological concerns. Nasoalveolar molding provides excellent results when started immediately after birth.