Evaluation of Surface Microstructure and Compressive Strength of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Biodentine in the Existence and Absence of Oral Tissue Fluids.

Background: Calcium silicate cement like mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine are known for their biocompatibility and are effectively used as retrograde filling materials. During their placement, the materials interact with oral tissue fluids like saliva and blood, so the aim of the present study was to assess the effect of distilled water, saline, and blood on the surface microstructure and compressive strength of MTA and Biodentine.

Materials And Methods: In this experimental study, a total of 84 custom-made cylindrical molds were randomly allocated into two main cement groups ( = 42) MTA and Biodentine.

Evaluation of Anesthetic Efficacy of 4% Articaine, 0.5% Bupivacaine and 0.5% Ropivacaine During Surgical Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Randomized .

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the anesthetic efficacy of 4% articaine, 0.5% bupivacaine and 0.5% ropivacaine (with 1:200,000 adrenaline) during surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars.

To Evaluate the Efficacy of Biomarkers as Monitoring Tool in Patients with Fascial Space Infections of Odontogenic Origin: A Clinical Study.

Introduction: The objective was to evaluate the efficacy of biochemical markers (WBC, CRP and fibrinogen) and the course of odontogenic space infections in 50 patients.

Material And Methods: Blood samples were taken preoperatively and postoperatively at day 0, day 4, day 8 and day 12 for measuring the levels of all three biomarkers. The trends of the biomarkers were observed and compared with assessment parameters such as dental etiology, number of teeth involved, number of spaces involved, mouth opening and pain.

Comparative Evaluation of Masticatory Bite Force in Mandible Fractures Treated with Three-Dimensional Curved Locking Strut Plate Versus Straight Locking Miniplate.

Aims And Objectives: To compare the efficacy of titanium 2.0-mm curved locking strut plate and 2.0-mm straight locking miniplate with regard to their intraoperative use and the stability of fixation achieved both, clinically and radiographically.

Assessment and Correlation of Variation in Lingual Cortical Plate Thickness with Different Angulations of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography in North Indian Population.

Purpose: The extraction of impacted mandibular third molar is associated with various types of intraoperative and postoperative complications, one of them is injury to lingual nerve. The present study aims to assess and correlate the variation in lingual cortical plate thickness with different angulations and determine the topographic relationship between the root apex of impacted mandibular third molar and lingual cortical plate using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).

Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled 140 patients with impacted mandibular third molars who underwent preoperative CBCT imaging.

Correction to: Mandibular Swing Approach for Myositis Ossificans of the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle: A New Treatment Modality Explored.

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PMMC flaps for reconstruction of oral defects in the age of microvascular flaps: A developing nation perspective.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMC) and Free flaps for reconstruction of post ablative defects in patients undergoing treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma and to understand the reasons for choosing each from a developing nation perspective.

Material And Methods: In the present study, a retrospective study was conducted of the patients treated by either free flaps or PMMC flaps for reconstructive procedures over a five year period in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences and Research.

Results: Out of 90 PMMC flaps, 44 patients (48.

Are Embrasure Wires Effective and Reliable Method for Intraoperative Maxillomandibular Fixation in Mandibular Fractures?

Purpose: Maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) is a basic and fundamental principle in the management of the maxillofacial trauma patients. Some fractures require only intraoperative MMF, during open reduction and internal fixation but not in the postoperative period. The present study was aimed to assess and compare the efficacy of embrasure wire with Erich arch bar as methods of intraoperative maxillomandibular fixation in the management of mandibular fractures.

Hueter Anterior Approach for Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty: 555 Cases at a Minimum Five-Year Follow-Up.

Background: Purpose of this study was to determine implant survivorship and resultant outcomes, including modes of failure, for metal-on-metal hip resurfacing through the Hueter anterior approach (HAA).

Methods: Retrospective review of cases from 2006 to 2015, resulted in 555 metal-on-metal hip resurfacing via HAA, mean age 49.4 ± 6.

Cemento-Ossifying Fibroma in Maxillofacial Region: A Series of 16 Cases.

Introduction: Cemento-ossifying fibroma is considered as a benign osseous tumour, closely related to other lesions such as fibrous dysplasia and cementifying periapical dysplasia. These lesions occur in the second to the fourth decade of life. It is a bony tumour of maxilla and mandible of possibly odontogenic origin with aggressive behaviour and high tendency for recurrence.

Use of Physics Forceps in Atraumatic Orthodontic Extractions of Bilateral Premolars: A Randomized Control Clinical Study.

Introduction: Various atraumatic tooth extraction techniques have gained popularity over the last few decades, and numerous instruments have been devised for the same. A pair of physics forceps is one such instrument that maintains the integrity of the gingival and surrounding periodontium while delivering the tooth out of the socket atraumatically. Extractions using these forceps are less invasive over conventional forceps using less intraoperative time but are technique sensitive and have a definitive learning curve.

Correlation Between Clinical Course and Biochemical Analysis in Odontogenic Space Infections.

Objective: To correlate the clinical course and biochemical analysis in odontogenic space infections.

Methods: A randomized prospective study was undertaken in 50 patients presenting with infections of odontogenic origin. The data were subjected to statistical analysis to co-relate the values of CRP, WBC count and ESR with the clinical course of odontogenic infections.

Use of 0.5% bupivacaine with buprenorphine in minor oral surgical procedures.

Background: Minor oral surgical procedures are the most commonly performed procedures by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Performance of painless surgical procedure is highly appreciated by the patients and is possible through the use of local anesthesia, conscious sedation or general anesthesia. Postoperative pain can also be controlled by the use of opioids, as opioid receptors exist in the peripheral nervous system and offers the possibility of providing postoperative analgesia in the surgical patient.

Efficacy of Multimodal Therapy in the Survival Outcomes of Advanced-Stage (Stage III-Stage IV) Oral Carcinoma Patients: An Institutional Experience in Asian Indian Population.

Aim: Primary ablative surgery followed by post-op radiotherapy (S-RT) remains the mainstay of treatment for stage III-stage IV oral carcinoma. A retrospective analysis of survival rates of advanced-stage OSCC patients treated with multimodal therapies (S-RT or combined chemoradiation) was performed to analyse the outcome for patient survival and whether addition of adjuvant chemotherapy (S-CRT) improves survival.

Materials And Methods: Demographic, pathological, treatment and follow-up data of 128 patients were included in the study.

Evaluation of dental expertise with intra-oral peri-apical view radiographs for forensic identification.

Background: Identification of a dead person is important in starting the investigation into the circumstances of death. In the absence of forensic odontologist, it is vital that general dentists are able to compare the ante mortem-post mortem (AM-PM) records and with their ability, correctly interpret the individuality of the person.

Aims: This study wascarried out to find out the accuracy with which undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate dentists can do this comparison, using the simulated AM-PM intra-oral peri-apical (IOPA) view radiographs.