Comparison and Evaluation of the Efficacy of Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, and Sunflower Oil Pulling on Gingival Health-A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objective: Compare and evaluate the efficacy of sesame oil, coconut oil, and sunflower oil pulling on gingival health.

Methodology: Triple-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted by using three different oils in three groups.

Results: All three oils were found to be effective on gingival health but coconut oil is found to be more effective.

Effect of Enamel Surface Coating on Staining Capability Due to Iron-Containing Supplements on Primary Teeth: An Study.

Background: The staining of primary teeth due to iron-containing supplements is a common concern among parents and healthcare providers.

Materials And Methods: Forty extracted primary teeth were divided into two groups of 20 each. Group A served as the control and received no enamel coating, while Group B was treated with a commercially available enamel surface coating.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Adolescent's Knowledge of Tobacco Consumption: A Randomized Control Trial.

Aim And Objective: The aim of the article is to determine the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge of tobacco consumption and its effects among adolescents (age group 13-16-year boys) and its retention over a period of six months.

Methodology: A single-blinded randomized control trial (parallel design) was conducted among randomly selected two government schools in Agartala, Tripura, India. The first school (Group 1, = 100) received oral health education in the form of a structured teaching program regarding the ill effects of tobacco consumption.

Comparison of fracture strength in implant supported zirconia-titanium base abutments.

The fracture strength of implant supported zirconia-titanium base (Zi-Ti) base restorations with and without modification of submucosal cervical contour is of interest to dentists. 80 zirconia specimens were adjusted onto the Ti-base. One category consisted of specimens that underwent modification.