Evaluation of Crestal Bone Levels using Simvastatin as an Adjuvant Around Immediate Implants - A Clinico Radiographic Study.

Objective: Simvastatin was used as an adjuvant medication in this clinico-radiographic investigation to assess the impact on crestal bone levels around immediate implantation.

Materials And Methods: A randomized controlled trial with 50 patients who needed an implant placed right away was done. Simvastatin was used as an adjuvant in groups ((Group A), whereas group (Group B)) served as the control group for the participants.

Influence of wearing complete denture on the glycemic control, serum lipid, and proteins in patients with diabetes.

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of prosthodontic rehabilitation on glycemic and lipid control in functionally and completely edentulous patients with diabetes.

Setting And Design: An in vivo study conducted with the intention of studying the potential link between edentulism and impaired masticatory efficiency with the nutritional status in diabetic patients.

Materials And Methods: A total of 20 diabetic patients based on the inclusion criteria were selected.

Effect of Osseodensification on Bone Density and Crestal Bone Levels: A Split-mouth Study.

Background: Dental implants have become a popular alternative in the oral and maxillofacial rehabilitation after the introduction of the concept of osseointegration. A poor density bone can negatively influence the bone to implant contact (BIC) and delay osseointegration. Various osteotomy techniques and drilling procedures have been used to increase stability in low-density bone.

A Study to Determine the Correlation between the Intercondylar and Interdental Widths in South Indian Population: A Cross-sectional Study.

Aim: Anatomical landmarks that remain fairly constant throughout an individual's life help determine the position of the artificial teeth closer to that of their predecessors. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether there is a relationship between the intercondylar widths (ICWs) and the interdental widths (IDWs) in the maxillary and mandibular arches in dentate subjects.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted in two parts, with 80 dentate subjects in total.

Evaluation of the influence of mandibular condylar contour, height, and asymmetry in subjects with myalgia presenting with or without clicking among south coastal Karnataka population - A descriptive cross-sectional study.

Aim: The purpose was to evaluate the morphological variations of the condyle in patients presenting with myalgia associated with and without clicking of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and its possible effect on the contour and height.

Setting And Design: Cross sectional study.

Material And Methods: A total of 60 patients comprising of 20 patients with myalgia, 20 patients with myalgia associated with clicking of TMJ, and a control group of 20 patients without any signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder were selected for purpose of the study.

Microbial Analysis and Determination of Antibiotic Susceptibility of Dental Laboratory Equipments and Laboratory Attire.

Context: This study was done to determine the level and type of microbial contamination present on the surface of various dental laboratory equipment and laboratory attire and to determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of these isolated pathogens.

Subjects And Methods: The samples were divided into following groups: six groups of dental laboratory equipment (articulators, facebow, fox plane, polishing buff, micromotor handpiece, and surveyors) and dental attire of laboratory technicians and students. A total of 33 swabs were collected from each dental laboratory equipment, namely, articulators, facebow, fox plane, polishing buff, micromotor handpiece, and surveyors.

Effect of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Candida Albicans and Streptococcus Mutans on the Biofilm Formation on Prosthetic Materials.

Aim: To investigate the biofilm formation on Prosthetic materials as affected by type II diabetes mellitus, Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans.

Materials And Methods: Two types of saliva, natural saliva, and artificial saliva were collected and prepared respectively. The natural saliva was divided into diabetic and non-diabetic saliva.

Effect of Loss of Teeth and its Association with General Quality of Life using Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (Gohai) among Older Individuals Residing in Rural Areas.

The development of measures for assessing oral health status is essential to the evolution and maturation of a scientific knowledge based in geriatric dentistry. Their development as branches of clinical care depends in part as ability to demonstrate an effective grasp of the problems of elderly and their solutions. Any strategy for altering the health status of elderly requires a technology for first assessing that health status and then detecting increments of progress.

The Release of Elements from the Base Metal Alloys in a Protein Containing Biologic Environments and Artificial Saliva - An Invitro Study.

Introduction: It has been reported that protein containing solutions can accelerate the release of elements from the base metal alloys.

Aim: This study aims to determine whether the solution in which an alloy is submerged and the exposure time have any effect on the amount of release of elements from the Ni-Cr and Co-Cr alloys.

Material And Methods: A total of 126 specimens were made from the Ni-Cr alloy and 42 specimens were made from Co-Cr alloy in the form of 5mm diameter discs, 2mm in thickness.

Evaluation of condylar inclination of dentulous subjects determined by axiograph and to compare with manual programming of articulators using protrusive interocclusal record.

Aims: To determine the average condylar inclination using ultrasonic axiograph; to determine the average condylar inclination using protrusive interocclusal bite records; to compare whether there is any marked difference in the values obtained by these techniques.

Settings And Design: This clinical study compares the mean horizontal condylar inclination of the ultrasonic axiograph (Axioquick system) and the manual programming using protrusive interocclusal records.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted on a group of 30 subjects reporting to Department of Prosthodontics.

To Evaluate & Compare Retention of Complete Cast Crown in Natural Teeth Using Different Auxiliary Retentive Features with Two Different Crown Heights - An In Vitro Study.

Background & Objectives: To evaluate the retention of complete cast crowns in teeth with adequate and inadequate crown height and to evaluate the effects of auxiliary retentive features on retention form complete cast crowns.

Materials And Methods: Sixty freshly extracted human premolars. They were divided into 2 major groups depending upon the height of the teeth after the preparation.

Immediate Placement and Restoration of Implant in Periapical Infected Site in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone: A Case Report.

Immediate placement and restoration of the implant is a widely used protocol, but loading of implants in the site which is periapically infected is still not very popular. Very few studies have been conducted and its still in debate. The conventional protocol of placing implant and waiting for it to osseointegrate is time consuming and compromises patients esthetics and psychological comfort.

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Congenitally Deformed Ears.

Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant congenital disorder characterized by craniofacial deformities and is found in about 1 in 50,000 births. This is a bilaterally symmetrical abnormalities derived from the first and second brachial arches and the nasal placode. Unfortunately, many of the new surgical techniques are extensive and compromise the patient's quality of life, not only function and esthetics but also the psychological status of the patient.

Comparison of Marginal Gap and Microleakage in Copy-Milled and Cad-Milled Zirconia Copings Bonded Using Light Cure and Chemical Cure Resin Bonding Systems.

This in vitro study assessed the marginal gap and marginal microleakage in zirconia copings fabricated using two computer aided techniques- CAD milling and Copy milling and cemented to respective tooth preparations using two resin bonding systems, light cure and self-cure resin bonding systems. 32 extracted premolars were prepared to receive zirconia copings fabricated using CAD/CAM and Copy milling techniques. Once the copings were fabricated, the samples were evaluated for marginal fit prior to cementation through microscopic observation.

Three-Alarm System: Revisited to treat Thumb-sucking Habit.

Thumb and digit-sucking habits or non-nutritive sucking are considered to be the most prevalent among oral habits. Most children stop thumb sucking on their own. If the habit continues beyond 3 to 4 years of age, it not only affects the dental occlusion, but the shape of the thumb/digit may be altered as well.

Crevicular enzymes in peri-implant sulcus fluid around platform-switched implants: a pilot study.

This study compared levels of the 2 crevicular enzymes-myeloperoxidase (MPO) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP)-in peri-implant sulcus fluid (PISF) around platform-switched implants (implant group) vs the 2 enzymes' levels in gingival crevicular fluid around contralateral natural teeth (control group). Twenty subjects were selected from a population who were set to receive fixed implant prostheses. Samples for PISF were collected at 3 different intervals: 1 week after the placement of a healing abutment, 1 week after the implant prosthesis was loaded, and 3 months post-treatment.

Evaluation of colour stability of provisional restorative materials exposed to different mouth rinses at varying time intervals: an in vitro study.

The most important factor affecting esthetics is colour. Whether a definitive prosthesis or a provisional restoration, maintenance of esthetics is of prime concern along with restoration of function. Colour stability of provisional prosthesis is affected by various factors and various studies are documented in the literature on this.

Comparative Evaluation of Dimensional Accuracy and Tensile Strength of a Type IV Gypsum Using Microwave and Air Drying Methods.

To evaluate dimensional accuracy and tensile strength of a type IV gypsum product, at different time intervals, dried in air or a microwave oven. Eighty specimens prepared from a cylindrical mould were used for measuring tensile strength (group A). Twenty specimens from a master die mould were used for determining dimensional accuracy (group B).

A comparative evaluation of application techniques of a paint-on die spacer in grooves: an in vitro study.

The use of paint-on die spacer to improve the seating of casting has become quite popular in the recent years. The generally accepted range of paint-on die spacer is approximately 20-40 μm, which suggests a range of tolerance. The painting of the retentive grooves with die spacer has always been a subject of debate.

A study to correlate the incidence of cross arch balance and working side occlusal wear facets among different age groups: an in vivo study.

Introduction: The prevalence of group function and canine guided occlusion is common in natural dentition, but cross arch balance is not often seen. Hence, a study was carried out with following objectives: Analysis of incidence of cross arch balance in different age groups and working side occlusal wear facets in following subjects.

Materials And Methods: A total of 200 patients with natural dentition were included in the study.

Complete rehabilitation of a patient with occlusal wear: a case report.

Prosthodontic management of occlusal wear problems is a demanding task on the part of the prosthodontist. Various factors such as vertical dimension of occlusion, centric relation, occlusal contact pattern, esthetics and phonetics need to be considered simultaneously for both anterior and posterior teeth during occlusal rehabilitation. This may be further complicated by existing restorations, pulpal exposure, missing teeth and tooth sensitivity.

A Functional Stress Analysis in the Maxillary Complete Denture Influenced by the Position of Artificial Teeth and Load Levels: an In-vitro Study.

The fracture of complete dentures fabricated using Polymethyl methacrylate resin constitutes a challenge to the clinician and remains an unresolved problem. To determine whether gradual increase in load or different posterior teeth positions in maxillary denture would influence the pattern of stress. Two groups of maxillary dentures were fabricated with different posterior teeth positions (Group I with teeth on the crest of the ridge; Group II with buccal to the crest of the ridge.

Definitive magnetic nasal prosthesis for partial nasal defect.

Maxillofacial trauma refers to any injury to the face or jaw caused by physical force, trauma, the presence of foreign objects, animal or human bites, and burns. Facial defects can be devastating in their impact on physical structure and function of the affected individual, leading to potential compromises in quality of life. Restoration of facial defects, especially nasal defects, is a difficult challenge for both the surgeon and the prosthodontist.

Crestal bone preservation: a review of different approaches for successful implant therapy.

The level of bone crest surrounding the implant is of utmost significance to determine osseointegrated implant success, as preservation of marginal bone height is highly important for long-term dental implant survival. Various approaches have been described in the literature to prevent the crestal bone loss, including platform switching, non-submerged approach, scalloped implants, implant design modifications, progressive loading, immediate implant placement, etc. The purpose of this paper is to review all the possible methods to preserve the crestal bone, when each method should be used and their success rates in an attempt to address this complex problem of crestal bone resorption.