Publications by authors named "R V Savadi"
Article Synopsis
- Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) both elevate levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), leading to bone destruction and contributing to dental issues.
- This study involved 240 participants and aimed to explore the role of salivary IL-6 in diagnosing chronic periodontitis (CP) and associated tooth loss in individuals with T2DM.
- Results showed that salivary IL-6 levels were significantly higher in T2DM patients with CP and tooth loss, indicating its potential as a non-invasive biomarker for assessing periodontal disease severity.
Differences in tooth shade value according to age, gender and skin color: A pilot study.
J Indian Prosthodont Soc
March 2016
Purpose Of The Study: The purpose was to investigate the differences in tooth shade value according to age, gender and skin color among a sample of the local population in Bengaluru, India.
Methodology: The study comprised 100 subjects belonging to both gender between the age groups of 16 years to 55 years. Tooth shade values of permanent maxillary left or right central incisors were recorded using the Vitapan 3D-Master shade guide.
A Viable Treatment Alternative in Distal Extension Cases: A Case Report.
J Indian Prosthodont Soc
December 2014
Dentures requiring support from teeth, the mucosa and the underlying alveolar ridges are subjected to many forces that adversely effect the abutment teeth and the residual ridges during functional and parafunctional activity. A number of designs of the framework and the direct retainers were used to improve the comfort and acceptance of the patient wearing a removable partial denture. Attachment retained removable partial denture is one of the viable treatment alternative through which significant number of patients could be benefited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe major connector is the most vital component critically subjected to maximal stress concentration due to various forces acting on it. The main requirement of a major connector is its resistance to deformation by occlusal stresses. This resistance to deformation is a direct consequence of the rigidity of the major connector.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProvision for high standard of oral health care is a fundamental requirement for any individual and dentists constantly strive to provide optimal treatment to their patients. However, when it comes to treating subjects with infectious diseases particularly those attached with social stigma like HIV/AIDS, there remains doubts and hesitations. This may lead the practitioners to breach the ethical responsibility by denying or not providing adequate treatment to these patients.
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