Influence of antagonist tooth on mandibular implant positioning during surgery among Indians.

A retrospective radiographic analysis of cone beam computed tomographic radiographs of 42 patients who had undergone dental implant therapy at the department of implantology, Saveetha Dental College Hospitals, India. The mean angular deviation was 3.17 ° in the anterior, 1.

Efficacy of mucolytics and steam therapy in the management of sinusitis among Indians.

It is of interest to compare the treatment modalities of sinus membrane thickening, by analyzing the difference in pre and post-intervention radiographic measurement of sinus membrane thickness. Results showed that combination therapy of steam and mucolytics decreased the sinus thickening in a statistically significant manner compared to mucolytics alone. Thus, there is a correlation between maxillary sinus membrane thickening and patency of maxillary ostium radiographically.

Correlation between CT - derived bone density and optimal bone densities acquired from CBCT scans.

It is of interest to explore the correlation between preoperative bone density, assessed via CBCTT, and primary stability of dental implants, assessed by torque ratchet. A total of 100 patients who had implant placed were taken a sample for this retrospective study. The Hounsfield units (HU) derived preoperative bone densities at implant sites that were acquired with the help of the CBCT and the primary stability was achieved during the day of surgery.

Gene expression analysis of alkaline phosphatase in peri-implantitis tissue.

Peri-implantitis is a condition that causes inflammation and bone loss around dental implants. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a gene involved in the inflammation of the tissue. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the expression of the ALP gene around the peri-implantitis site.

CBCT Analysis of Prevalence of the Canalis Sinuosus on the Alveolar Ridge in the Site of Endosseous Implant Placement: A Retrospective Study.

This study aimed to perform a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis in the Chennai population to check for the prevalence of the canalis sinuosus and its terminal branches in the site of endosseous implant placement in the alveolar ridge of the anterior maxilla. A retrospective analysis was conducted in Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. One hundred (50 male and 50 female) CBCT images that included the maxilla of patients aged 18-65 years were selected at random from the archives of the Oral Implantology Department, which were taken in the period from December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020.

Commonly Used Implant Dimensions in the Posterior Maxilla - A Retrospective Study.

Implant therapy is a treatment option to ensure prosthesis survival rate and it is also done as a fixed dental prosthesis for replacing single and multiunit gaps. Posterior maxilla often has insufficient bone quality and quantity; for this reason it makes implant placement challenging in the site. Posterior edentulous maxilla presents special challenges to implant surgeons that are unique to this region compared to other regions of the maxilla.

Frequency and association of self-reported oral cancer among individuals with type 2 diabetes at a tertiary care diabetes centre in South India - A retrospective study.

Aim: To assess the frequency of self-reported oral cancer and associated factors among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) at a tertiary care diabetes centre in South India.

Methods: Individuals with T2D who reported that they had oral cancer were included from the Diabetes Electronic Medical Records (DEMR) database. To assess the association of oral cancer with T2D, a retrospective nested case-control study design was adopted.

Effectiveness of Concentrated Growth Factor on Surgical Wound Healing: A Pilot Study.

Aim: The aim of the current study is to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of concentrated growth factors on wound healing after implant placement procedures.

Methodology: Twenty-four patients who underwent implant placement were included in the study and were divided into two groups (group 1 = non-CGF group; group 2 = CGF group). Conventional implant placement was done in both the groups followed by placement of CGF membrane and closure using 3-0 silk in the CGF group and only closure using 3-0 silk sutures in the control group.

Comparison of Accuracy/Dimensional Stability of High-Rigid Vinyl Polysiloxane, Polyvinyl Siloxane, and Polyether Impression Materials in Full Arch Implant-Supported Prosthesis: In Vitro Study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy/dimensional stability of High-rigid vinyl polysiloxane, polyvinyl siloxane, and polyether impression materials in full arch implant-supported prosthesis. Custom acrylic trays were made on a stone replica of the reference die. Two groups were present in this study: splinting and nonsplinting.

Implant Dimensions Commonly Used for the Posterior Mandibular Region among Patients Visiting a Dental Institution in Chennai: Retrospective Study.

Rehabilitation with dental implants is, without doubt, an ordained technique. The clinical utilization of dental implants has accelerated in recent years, and new applications continue to emerge. This retrospective study aims to report the implant dimensions commonly used for the posterior mandibular region.

Requirement of Osteoplasty in Dental Implant Surgery-A Retrospective Analysis.

Osteoplasty is a surgical procedure for reshaping or recontouring bone. As dental implants are the most commonly preferred treatment for prosthetic rehabilitation, adequate bone height and width are important prerequisites for a successful implant. There is continuous resorption of the alveolar crestal region after extraction of the tooth, which may form sharp edges or sharp bony margins.

Burden of diabetes and oral cancer in India.

Oral cancer and diabetes are highly prevalent among the Indian population and are part of the top four non-communicable diseases responsible for mortality and morbidity. Their numbers are so great that they pose a unique burden to the socioeconomic growth of the country. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of studies examining the role of diabetes in oral cancer reporting co-existence of diabetes and cancer.

The Patterns and Etiology of Maxillofacial Trauma in South India.

Background: Maxillofacial trauma is any physical trauma to the facial region, commonly encountered by maxillofacial surgeons, and is often associated with high morbidity. Maxillofacial injuries can occur as an isolated injury or may be associated with multiple injuries in other parts of the body.

Aim: This study aims to assess the patterns, etiology, and management outcomes of maxillofacial trauma in a teaching hospital in Chennai, South India, over an 8-year period.

Scalpel Versus Diathermy in Wound Healing After Mucosal Incisions: A Split-Mouth Study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the healing of scalpel and diathermy incision wounds in the oral mucosa.

Materials And Methods: This is a prospective split-mouth study conducted from January 2015 to April 2017 among patients undergoing either Le Fort I or anterior maxillary osteotomy (or both). The study groups were classified based on the different techniques used to make the incision (group A, incision made by a scalpel; group B, incision made by diathermy).

Risk Factors for Post-operative Infection Following Single Piece Osteotomy.

Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to identify the significant risk factors that contribute towards postoperative infection in patients recovering from orthognathic surgery.

Methods: Retrospective records of 522 patients who underwent orthognathic surgery over 9 year period were evaluated for postoperative infection within 3 months of surgery and after 3 months of surgery. The variables of interest included age, gender, habits like smoking and alcohol consumption and incidence of postoperative infection.