Efficacy of laser photobiomodulation pulpotomy in human primary teeth: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Laser photobiomodulation (LPBM), also called Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), has shown potential to reduce the pulpal inflammation and to preserve the dental pulp vitality, thereby improving healing. Lasers being minimally invasive, safe, and patient friendly prompt its application in pediatric dentistry.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of LPBM and formocresol pulpotomy at 9 months post intervention in human primary molars.

Laser-Assisted Management of a Rare Presentation of Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in an Infant.

Reactive hyperplasias are a group of lesions often seen in the oral mucosa, especially on the gingiva, in association with local irritation or trauma. Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a common reactive lesion, almost always affecting the tooth-bearing areas of the oral cavity. It is most often encountered in young adults but extremely rare in patients below 10 years of age.

Efficacy of Laser Photoacoustic Streaming in Paediatric Root Canal Disinfection - An Study.

Background: Various techniques have been employed to enhance the root canal disinfection rate using sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) as an irrigant. Photon initiated photo-acoustic streaming using lasers is a newer method of endodontic disinfection.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of photo-initiated photoacoustic streaming and conventional irrigation technique using 2.

Comparative Evaluation of Microcrack Formation in Different Kinematics Using Rotary and Reciprocating File Systems: An Study.

Aim And Objective: To compare r oot microcrack formation after r oot canal preparation using ProTaper Next in r otation or forward r eciprocation and Waveone gold in r everse r eciprocating motion.

Materials And Methods: Buccal r oots of 60 maxillary premolars with mature apices were selected, for different instrumentation techniques and divided into three groups. Coronal access was achieved and the canals were confirmed for apical patency.

Effect of Instrumentation Techniques and Kinematics on Apical Extrusion of Debris: An Study.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of instrumentation kinematics on debris extrusion by comparing the amount of apically extruded debris after canal preparation using ProTaper next in continuous rotation as well as forward reciprocating motion and WaveOne gold in reverse reciprocating motion.

Materials And Methods: We randomly divided ninety buccal roots of maxillary bicuspids with fully formed apices into three groups. After achieving the coronal access, the patency of the root canals was established with a size 10 K file.

Prevalence of skeletal fluorosis in fisherman from Kutch coast, Gujarat, India.

Background: In health terms, consuming fluoride is well recognised to be a double-edged sword. Consumption of optimal amounts is beneficial to health, however an excess constitutes a health hazard.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of skeletal fluorosis in fishermen from the Kutch coast, Gujarat, India.