Sealing Ability of MTA vs Portland Cement in the Repair of Furcal Perforations of Primary Molars: A Dye Extraction Leakage Model-An Study.

Aim: The purpose of this present study is to compare the ability of MTA and Portland cement to seal furcal perforations in extracted primary molars using the dye extraction leakage model.

Materials And Methods: Sixty primary molars were selected and randomly divided into four groups after access openings and furcal perforations were created in the pulp chamber floor. Group I ( = 20) in which perforations were repaired with MTA (ProRoot MTA, MTA-Angelus), group II ( = 20) in which perforations were repaired with the Portland cement, group III ( = 10) in which perforations were left unsealed (positive control), and group IV ( = 10) without perforations (negative control).

Comparative Evaluation of the Fracture Strength of Pulpotomized Primary Molars: An Study.

Purpose: This study evaluates the fracture strength of pulpotomized primary molars restored with amalgam, miracle mix, cermet, resin-modified glass ionomer cement, and nanocomposites.

Materials And Methods: Fifty primary first and second molars were collected for this study. All the teeth were randomly divided into five groups ( = 10).

Accelerating Treatment of Skeletal Class II Malocclusion using Fixed Twin Block Appliances.

Background: Patients with class II malocclusion generally seek orthodontic treatment for esthetic concern. Various myo-functionl appliances can be used for the treatment of skeletal as well as the dental malocclusion in a growing patient. Among various functional appliances, twin block appliance is most commonly used due to better patient compliances.

Evaluation of pH, buffering capacity, viscosity and flow rate levels of saliva in caries-free, minimal caries and nursing caries children: An in vivo study.

Background And Aim: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the pH, buffering capacity, viscosity and flow rate of saliva in caries free, minimal caries and nursing caries children and to evaluate the relationship of these on the caries activity of children.

Materials And Methods: A total of 75 school children of age group between 4 and 12 years were selected and divided into three equal groups: Group I, Group II and Group III, consisting of 25 subjects each. Group I included caries-free subjects, Group II included subjects with minimal caries and Group III included subjects with nursing caries.

Primary plasma cell leukemia with light chain secretion and multiple chromosomal abnormalities: How successfully treated? - A case report with review of literature.

Primary plasma cell leukemia is a rare form of plasma cell dyscrasia. We present a case which had leukocytosis with numerous circulating plasma cells in the peripheral blood. Flow cytometry revealed an unusual CD117 expression.