Publications by authors named "Moksha Nayak"
Aim: The aim of this study is to clinically isolate and detect three anaerobic bacteria associated with endodontic-periodontal lesions in type-2 diabetic and nondiabetic patients using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Materials And Methods: Sixty patients presenting endodontic-periodontal lesions were divided into two groups. Thirty patients with type-2 diabetics (Group 1) and 30 nondiabetic patients (Group 2) were evaluated for the presence of three anaerobic bacteria.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of two bioceramic root canal sealers: EndoSequence BC and iRoot SP with zinc oxide eugenol sealers on fibroblast cell line.
Materials And Methods: The sealers tested were zinc oxide eugenol, EndoSequence BC, and iRoot SP. Each material was mixed according to the manufacturer's instructions and mounted into sterile polyethylene color-coded rings, for cytotoxicity and genotoxicity evaluation.
Aim: The aim of this study is to detect adherence of to the infected dentinal tubules of human extracted teeth using confocal laser scanning microscope.
Subjects And Methods: Roots from human premolar teeth ( = 40) were infected with strain the American Type Culture Collection 29212 in brain heart infusion for 21 days. After the experimental period, specimens were divided into two groups, Group A ( = 20), Group B ( = 20), and Group A specimens were stained with fluorescein diacetate dye for the detection of viability and adherence Group B were stained with acridine orange dye for detection of metabolic activity and adherence.
Background: The prevalence of apical periodontitis in diabetes mellitus patients is high. The altered immunity in diabetes affects the healing process of periapical tissue. Single visit endodontic treatment has shown to increase the periapical healing rate with better patient compliance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFluoride releasing and uptake capacities of esthetic restorations.
J Contemp Dent Pract
September 2013
Background And Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare in vitro the fuoride release and uptake from 5 different esthetic restorative materials.
Materials And Methods: Materials tested were conventional GIC - Fuji 7, GC (group1), resin modifed GIC - Vitremer, 3M ESPE (group 2), polyacid modifed composite - Dyract, Dentsply (group 3), fuoride releasing composite - Tetric ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent (group 4), Giomer-Beautifl, Shofu (group 5). Fluoride release was estimated at 6th, 24th, 48th hour and weekly interval for 5 weeks.
Background: Dentine hypersensitivity is a transient condition that often resolves with the natural sclerotic obturation of dentinal tubules. A potent topically applied in-office desensitizing treatment is indicated as the choice of treatment when dentine hypersensitivity is localized to one or two teeth.
Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical efficiency of CPP-ACP F, sodium fluoride, propolis, and distilled water that was used as placebo in treating dentinal hypersensitivity.
A radiographic correlation between systemic disorders and pulp stones.
Indian J Dent Res
February 2011
Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between pulp stones and cardiovascular disorders, Type II diabetes mellitus, autoimmune disorders and dental wear defects. This study also aims to evaluate the frequency of pulp stone in population of Dakshina Kannada district (Karnataka, India) and to determine association of pulp stones in different sexes, tooth type, dental arches and sides.
Patients And Methods: A total of 1432 teeth of five groups were examined, comprising of patients with C.