Publications by authors named "Nikil K Jain"
The study aimed to evaluate soft tissue changes resulting from orthognathic surgery, specifically LeFort osteotomy, and distraction osteogenesis, in individuals with cleft lip and palate (CLP) suffering from midface hypoplasia. Following PRISMA guidelines, eight papers met inclusion criteria, with six providing quantitative data for meta-analysis. Notably, significant improvements were observed in both hard and soft tissues, particularly with horizontal maxillary advancement.
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- Gorlin-Goltz syndrome (GGS) is a rare condition that people inherit from their parents, causing many skin issues and problems with different organs.
- Dentists can spot early signs of GGS in kids through routine X-rays, as a type of tumor in the jaw (called a keratocystic odontogenic tumor) often appears first.
- The article discusses a specific case of GGS, including its background, how common it is, what causes it, and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Aim: The study aimed at evaluating the clinical efficacy of articaine over lidocaine in the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars.
Objective: The objectives were to compare the onset of anesthesia, pain during injection, during the procedure and after the procedure, compare the duration of anesthesia, and need for re-anesthesia.
Materials And Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 70 subjects planned for surgical removal of mandibular third molars.