Publications by authors named "Pranav Patil"
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- The study aimed to examine the distribution and causes of oral and maxillofacial trauma in patients at a dental institute in Western Maharashtra, India, over a five-year period (2018-2022).
- Data was analyzed from 437 subjects, primarily males aged 21-40, revealing that road traffic accidents were the leading cause of trauma (50.3%), followed by falls and violence, with the most common injuries being zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures.
- The findings highlight the need for increased education and road safety measures to reduce the occurrence of maxillofacial injuries in this region.
Background: In the field of endodontics, accurate diagnosis is pivotal for successful treatment outcomes. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) explores the potential of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a tool to enhance diagnostic accuracy in endodontic procedures.
Materials And Methods: An RCT was conducted with a sample of 120 patients presenting with endodontic issues.
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- In modern dentistry, the focus has shifted towards preventing cavities, with pit and fissure sealants (PFS) being a key method to avoid the buildup of plaque in hard-to-reach areas of teeth.
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of dentin bonding agents (DBA) alone or with a procedure called fissurotomy in reducing microleakage before applying PFS on freshly extracted premolars.
- Results indicated that using both fissurotomy and DBA (Group 4) resulted in the least microleakage, while the conventional PFS method (Group 1) had significantly higher microleakage scores, highlighting the benefits of combining techniques for better outcomes.
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- This study aimed to investigate how the timing of dental implant placement influences changes in bone density and crestal bone level, measured through CBCT over a period of three to six months.
- A prospective clinical trial involved twenty healthy participants who underwent preoperative assessments, including oral hygiene status and bone density evaluation with CBCT, alongside various clinical parameters before surgery.
- The findings indicated a weak correlation between bone density measurements at three and six months, but a significant relationship existed between insertion torque, bone density, and crestal bone level, highlighting the importance of proper implant placement.
Aim This study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of extract and juice on human periodontal ligament (PDL) cells after the reimplantation of avulsed teeth using a collagenase-dispase test. Materials and methods Sixty-five human premolars, all of which would eventually need to be extracted, were split into three experimental groups: one treated with Hanks Balanced Salt Solution, another with Morinda citrifolia juice and Ocimum sanctum extract, and two control groups (positive and negative).There were 10 teeth in each control group and 15 teeth each were used in the experimental groups, with the first 30 minutes spent dry before being submerged in one of three experimental media for 45 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of treatment with collagenase and dispase II.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: The aim of the study is to measure the amount of remaining dentin thickness (RDT) following retreatment using three different rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) systems.
Methodology: Mesiobuccal roots of 45 extracted maxillary first molars were prepared up to F ProTaper File and obturated. After cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, to evaluate the obturation, the samples were randomly assigned to three retreatment groups ( = 15).
Invasive cervical resorption is entirely uncommon entities and the etiology is poorly understood. A 19 year old patient presented with fractured upper left central incisor and sinus tract opening on the distobuccal aspect in cervical region. Radiographic examination shows irregular radiolucency over the coronal one-third and it extended externally towards the external invasive resorption.
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