Publications by authors named "Litik Mittal"
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- - This study examined post-obturation pain in 240 patients who underwent root canal treatment, comparing single-visit and multiple-visit approaches along with different medication regimens.
- - Patients were divided into two main groups based on the number of visits and further categorized by occlusal reduction and medication types, with symptoms measured using a visual analog scale (VAS).
- - The findings suggested that for patients with irreversible pulpitis, a single visit with no occlusal reduction and only analgesics is preferable, indicating that antibiotics might not be needed in these cases.
Aim: This study aims to assess and compare the effectiveness of different irrigation activation techniques in removing the smear layer from the root canal dentin using Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis.
Materials And Methods: A total of 60 extracted single-rooted premolar with straight canal and mature apex were used for this study. After the selection of teeth, all the samples were decoronated followed by biomechanical preparation.
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the homogeneity and quality of different obturating systems using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Materials And Methods: One hundred and twenty extracted maxillary and mandibular molars were included in this study which was decoronated first and then dissected into palatal and distal roots. After working length determination, all the roots were biomechanically prepared with ProTaper universal system.
Empathy among dental students: A systematic review of literature.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
November 2019
Background: Empathy is just as relevant within dentistry, although research is limited in this field and very less is available in the current literature. The demonstration of empathy by dentists has been correlated with decreased dental fear. The authors systematically reviewed the literature to investigate empathy levels among dental students.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Endodontically treated teeth dry with time, and its dentin undergoes changes making the teeth brittle and friable. The main function of a post is to strengthen or reinforce a weakened root. However, doing a post and core frequently requires the removal of sound tooth tissue.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The objective of the following study is to assess the knowledge of patients about the consequences of smoking on the general and oral health, to analyze the patient's perceptions about the role of dentists in smoking prevention, counseling and cessation and to analyze the willingness of smokers to quit smoking following dentist's advice.
Materials And Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in a sample of 486 dental patients visiting Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluruin the month of August 2011 using a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test was performed to analyze data.