Effectiveness of Two Wavelengths of Diode Laser and Amorphous Calcium Phosphate-Casein Phosphopeptide Mousse in the Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Clinical Study.

In office methods for immediate relief of dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) has long been an area of research. This study compared the efficacy of 660 nm diode laser, 980 nm diode laser, and amorphous calcium phosphate-casein phosphopeptide (ACP-CPP) agent in the treatment of DH. A total of 39 patients with minimum three hypersensitive teeth in at least one quadrant were selected and randomly divided into three groups; Group A, B, and C patients were treated by 660 nm diode laser, 980 nm diode laser, and ACP-CPP agent, respectively.

Development and characterization of a mucoadhesive gel with extract for periodontal drug delivery.

Background: Extensive and research has been conducted in the previous decades to analyze the effectiveness of medicinal plants in the treatment of periodontal diseases. is a highly potent medicinal plant that has anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory properties. In our study, we aim to design, formulate, and evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of extract for local drug delivery (LDD) as periodontal treatment.

Comparison of simvastatin 1.2% gel and alendronate 1% gel in chronic periodontitis as local drug delivery: A randomized clinical trial.

Introduction: Simvastatin (SMV) is used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Long-term systemic administration of SMV has been shown to result in increased bone mineral density. Alendronate (ALN) is known to inhibit osteoclastic bone resorption and has osteostimulative properties.

Effectiveness of periodontal intervention on the levels of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in chronic periodontitis patients.

Background:: N-terminal-pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is an inactive hormone that is seen during inflammation and is a known biomarker of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Evidence suggests that periodontitis has a bidirectional relationship with CVD and NT-proBNP has a potential role in periodontal disease. However, there is no evidence on the impact of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) on the levels of NT-proBNP in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and serum in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Calcium Channel Blockers Induced Gingival Overgrowth: A Comprehensive Review from a Dental Perspective.

Background: Gingival overgrowth (GO) as a manifestation of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) was first introduced in the literature by Ramon in 1984. Since then, the use of CCBs as a treatment modality for hypertension has been recorded extensively in the literature for its association with GO.

Aim: The aim of our study is to evaluate histopathology, treatment, and follow-up for the cases detailed in various studies and also to highlight the protocol mentioned to identify these presentations.

Evaluation of as matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor in human dentin with and without dentin-bonding agent: An study.

Background: Proper hybrid layer formation lays the foundation of resin-dentin bonding. The resin infiltration in demineralized dentin collagen couples with the adhesive/resin composites in the mineralized dentin surface. However, the activation of enzymatic activity in the collagen matrix can degrade the hybrid layer.

Antiplaque Efficacy of a Novel Moringa oleifera Dentifrice: A Randomized Clinical Crossover Study.

Objectives:  The use of herbal dentifrices has grown exponentially over the years. They are categorically referred to as ethnomedicines. Various agents have been tried with contradicting findings based on phytopharmacological analysis.

Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, a Rare Manifestation as a Sequel of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth: A Case Report.

Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to present a rare case of amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth with a secondary formation of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis involving the upper and lower arches of a 68-year-old female patient with a chief complaint of "swollen gums and pain on mastication which has been recurring for the past 5 years."

Materials And Methods: The treatment plan of this case was divided according to quadrants of the mouth. Each week, one quadrant was surgically excised, and the remaining quadrants were observed for any changes.

Mycotic infections - mucormycosis and oral candidiasis associated with Covid-19: a significant and challenging association.

Introduction: Bacterial and fungal secondary infections following COVID-19 disease are widely being reported and are an area that should receive careful attention. Mucormycosis is a fatal fungal condition affecting immunocompromised patients caused by a group of mold mucoromycetes. () is an oral commensal present in almost 40-65% of healthy oral cavities in adults.

Post-Covid alliance-mucormycosis, a fatal sequel to the pandemic in India.

As the battle against the deadly Covid-19 pandemic is still continuing worldwide, several complications are being reported in patients who have recovered post-covid. One such lethal complication being reported in patients in India in recent times, who have tested positive for Covid-19 and are gradually recovering, is a fungal disease called Mucormycosis or the black fungus. With several hundreds of cases being reported all over the country, it has triggered an additional wave of panic among the general public.