Role of oral health literacy in demand for oral healthcare services for missing teeth replacement among dental patients visiting a dental teaching hospital in India.

Aims: To assess the role of oral health literacy (OHL) in demand for oral healthcare services for missing teeth replacement among adult patients who are visiting the outpatient department of a teaching hospital, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Settings And Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a dental teaching institute, Andhra Pradesh, southern part of India.

Materials And Methods: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a sample of adult participants was selected through systematic random method from the patients who visited the outpatient department.

Comparative Analysis of the Color Stability of Machined Denture Base Materials: An Approach.

Background: Color stability is a crucial aspect in the selection of denture base materials as it directly impacts the esthetic appeal and longevity of dental prostheses. This study aimed to compare the color stability of different denture base materials through an approach.

Materials And Methods: Three machined denture base materials including polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), Acetal (AC), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) were subjected to artificial aging using a xenon-arc lamp.

Analysis of the Surface Roughness of Different Denture Teeth Materials: A Quantitative Study.

Background: The surface roughness of denture teeth materials significantly influences their clinical performance and patient satisfaction. Understanding the variations in surface roughness among different materials is crucial for optimizing denture fabrication processes.

Materials And Methods: In this quantitative in-vitro study, three commonly used denture teeth materials, namely acrylic resin, composite resin, and porcelain, were evaluated for surface roughness.

Unveiling the Influence of the Curve of Spee on Bite Force and Chewing Ability: A Comparative Study.

Aim: To investigate the impact of the curve of Spee (CS) accentuation on bite force, chewing ability, and additionally, other factors that influence chewing ability and bite force such as restorations, caries, gender, habits, and TMJ problems.

Materials And Methods: 231 participants (118 male and 113 female, mean age = ±27.96 years) were recruited for this cross-section study.

Colour Stability of Two Commercially Available Maxillofacial Prosthetic Elastomers after Outdoor Weathering in Al Jouf Province.

Facial prostheses are created from special elastomers modified for their specific physical and mechanical properties; however, they also show two common major clinical problems: gradual discolouration of the prosthesis over time in service environment and deterioration of static, dynamic, and physical properties. As a result of external environmental factors, facial prostheses may become discoloured and discolour by changing colour from intrinsic and extrinsic colouring, and this is associated with the intrinsic colour stability of elastomers and colourants. Thus, in this in vitro study, a comparative evaluation of the effect of outdoor weathering on the colour stability of A-103 and A-2000 room-temperature vulcanised silicones used for maxillofacial prosthesis was conducted.

Rate of Compliance with Infection Control Practices while Taking Dental Radiographs in a Dental Health Care Center, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Infection control guidelines are aimed at preventing cross-contamination in clinical settings. Radiographs are indispensible part of oral diagnosis and assessing prognosis. Strict adherence to infection control protocol while taking dental radiographs are mandatory.

Preparation of a Novel Nanocomposite and Its Antibacterial Effectiveness against -An In Vitro Evaluation.

The interest in the use of green-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) is shown to have increased due to their biocompatibility and reduction of overall production costs. The current study aimed to evaluate a novel nanocomposite (NC) prepared by using a combination of zinc oxide, silver and chitosan with lemon extract as a cross-linking agent and assessed its antimicrobial effectiveness against Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis).

Comparative Evaluation of Surface Detail Reproduction and Dimensional Stability of Poly Ether, Vinyl Siloxane, and Vinyl Siloxane Ether Impression Materials: An Study.

Introduction: Impression making is an integral part of prosthetic dentistry. Development of material science has allowed integrating qualities of hydrophilic polyether and hydrophobic polyvinyl siloxane into a newer hybrid material, vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) ether. This study was aimed to compare the VPS ether with the polyether and polyvinyl siloxane in terms of accuracy and dimensional stability.

The effect of cantilevered bar length on strain around two implants supporting a mandibular overdenture.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cantilevered bar length on strain produced around two implants supporting a mandibular overdenture.

Materials And Methods: Two root-form implants were placed bilaterally in the canine region of an edentulous acrylic resin mandibular cast and connected with a resilient bar/clip attachment. Four linear strain gauges were bonded to the acrylic resin at the mesial and distal surfaces of each implant.