Publications by authors named "R K Khetan"

: Treatment of cutaneous wound infections is becoming a major clinical challenge due to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance associated with existing wound treatments. Two prevalent pathogens in wound infections, () and (), continue to present a serious challenge, underscoring the critical need for new therapeutic alternatives. : Novel alginate acid-buffered gels (ABF-1, ABF-2, and ABF-3) were developed using a combination of organic acids in various concentrations and buffered at a pH of 4.

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Anterior crossbite is a significant malocclusion characterized by the lingual eruption of one or more maxillary front teeth, often impeded by the mandibular deciduous counterparts. This clinical case study focused on a patient with an anterior crossbite involving the central and lateral incisors, detailing the diagnosis, treatment course, and outcomes. During the clinical evaluation, both aesthetic concerns related to attrition and occlusal malocclusion were identified.

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Early childhood caries (ECC) continues to be a major global dental health concern for young children. This case report examines a young patient's transformation from decay to delight via comprehensive esthetic treatment. ECC in a four-year-old child resulted in significant dental caries and poor esthetics.

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Aesthetics has been an important aspect of dentistry along with functionality for decades but its significance is at an all-time high. Hence among techniques that contribute toward this goal, strip crown has shown convincing results. However, its acceptance did not reach its potential, especially among general dentists which could be attributed to its technique-sensitive nature.

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