Does the sagittal root position of maxillary anterior teeth affect the decision making on immediate implants in the anterior maxilla? A CBCT-based study.

Background: Immediate implant placement in the maxillary esthetic zone is a challenging and demanding task. To achieve favorable results, proper case selection and treatment planning are necessary. Variables like the sagittal root position (SRP) and the labial bone thickness (LBT) of maxillary anterior teeth are of paramount importance for predictable outcomes.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography based evaluation of position of mental foramen and its relation to apices of mandibular posterior teeth in a sample of Pakistani population.

Objective: To radiographically determine the mental foramen position, its distance to the nearest apex and the prevalence of anterior loop of mandibular nerve using cone-beam computed tomography scans.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from January to June 2020, and comprised cone-beam computed tomography scans of males or females of Pakistani origin aged 15-65 years with intact mandibular dentition and fully formed roots with matured apex. The scans were analysed to determine the horizontal position of mental foramen and to classify it according to the Tebo and Telford classification.

Effect of different access cavity designs on fracture toughness of endodontically treated teeth: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Objective To compare the effect of different endodontic access cavities on fracture toughness of extracted endodontically treated human teeth.Data/sources An electronic literature search was performed in seven databases as well as hand search until September 2020. Risk-of-bias tool was used to evaluate the quality of included studies.

Surgical and prosthodontics management of a perforating giant radicular cyst in anterior maxilla: A case report.

Radicular cyst is the most common type of odontogenic cyst associated with the apex of non-vital teeth. The lining of the radicular cyst usually arises from the epithelial rests of Malassez. These cyst usually persists even after the elimination of microbial load from the root canals.

Knowledge and awareness regarding uses of extracted natural tooth in clinical practice.

Restoration of aesthetics is one the major patients' concern in dentistry which may be disrupted due to tooth-loss secondary to trauma, or as part of orthodontic treatment or periodontal problem. A number of treatment options are available for the replacement of teeth, but they may be expensive, and time-consuming, involving artificial teeth. For immediate tooth replacement, patient's own intentionally extracted or unintentionally avulsed tooth maybe used.

Comparison of surface defects in Protaper Next and Hyflex EDM files after single clinical use: A stereoscopic evaluation.

Objective: To compare the surface defects created on the ProTaper Next files versus HyFlex Electrical Discharge Machining files after single clinical use in molars.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in the dental department of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from December 2018 to June 2019, and comprised Nickel-Titanium files belonging to HyFlex Electrical Discharge Machining and ProTaper Next to perform complete root canal treatment of molar teeth. The files were first visually examined and then analysed under 25.

A CBCT based evaluation of root proximity of maxillary posterior teeth to sinus floor in a subset of Pakistani population.

Objective: To evaluate the vertical relationship of the roots of maxillary posterior teeth with maxillary sinus floor, and its association with age, gender and bilateral jaw symmetry.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi from June to December 2018, and comprised patients who visited the dental clinics and underwent cone-beam computed tomography scans. The scans were evaluated in the axial, coronal and sagittal planes and roots were classified using Jungs classification for proximity to maxillary sinus floor.

Comparison of antimicrobial efficacy of Calcipex and Metapex in endodontic treatment of chronic apical periodontitis: a randomised controlled trial study protocol.

Introduction: Various intracanal medicaments have been used in cases of chronic apical periodontitis for appropriate disinfection of the root canal system to eliminate microbes especially from the inaccessible areas. Calcium hydroxide is the most common intracanal medicament available in various forms, but its effectiveness with or without iodoform using microbial culture is unknown. Therefore, our aim is to compare the antimicrobial efficacy of Calcipex and Metapex in endodontic treatment of teeth presenting with chronic apical periodontitis by assessing the bacterial load reduction.

Conventional and contemporary approaches of splinting traumatized teeth: A review article.

Trauma moves a tooth from its original position which needs to be repositioned for optimum healing and better outcomes. To stabilize the traumatically displaced teeth, splinting is specified as the gold standard. In this article we have discussed about various old and modern techniques based on the type of material to splint teeth with dentoalveolar trauma.