Assessment of Outcome of Oral Supplementation of Vitamin D3 as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in Chronic Periodontitis Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus - A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Background: Both diabetes and periodontitis affect millions of people worldwide and Vitamin D insufficiency may create a conducive environment for the progression of diabetes and periodontal disease. The aim of the study was to assess the outcome of oral supplementation of Vitamin D3 in patients with Type 2Diabetes Mellitus with generalized chronic periodontitis, as an adjuvant toscaling and root planing.

Methodology: A total of 92 patients, including 46 each in non-diabetic and diabetec group.

Management of Sunken Cheeks With Magnet-Retained Cheek Plumpers.

The loss of teeth, associated with sunken lips and cheeks, has a debilitating psychological effect on a person. It is essential for clinicians to incorporate facial esthetics into their treatment plan for complete denture patients in order to improve the patients' confidence and quality of life. Cheek plumpers ensure adequate support to facial muscles, which, in turn, minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and sagging over time.

Sectional Impression Tray With Reusable Handle: A Single Solution for All Microstomia Cases.

A dimensionally accurate impression is one of the primary determinants for the precise fabrication of complete denture prostheses in microstomia patients. This can be achieved with the help of sectional trays. This technical report describes the fabrication of a sectional impression tray with a reusable sectional handle using magnets.

A Simple Denture-Marking Technique for Patients Residing at Old Age Homes.

Denture marking helps to identify unknown individuals in social and forensic scenarios. This article describes a simple technique of incorporating a patient's photograph with details in the patient's denture. The photographic marker will help in quick identification in old age homes as it is easily readable by a layperson, playing an important role in day-to-day identification.

Massage Therapy to Control Anxiety Before Extraction of an Impacted Tooth.

Anxiety creates a stressful situation for the dentist as well as the patient. This article describes a simple technique to manage anxiety using an eye massager. The audio and visual distraction technique helps the patient relax and complete the procedure.

Cylindrical Implant Versus Tapered Implant: A Comparative Study.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of tapered implants with cylindrical implants by evaluating the implant stability using the Osstell implant stability quotient (ISQ) instrument (W&H Dental India PVT Ltd., Bangalore, India) postoperative pain using the visual analog scale (VAS) score, and the peri-implant health using implant mobility scale.

Materials And Methods: This study included 30 patients who were partially edentulous with single or bilateral missing teeth and received 30 tapered implants on the one side and 30 cylindrical implants on the other side.

Custom Sectional Impression Tray With Sectional Handle for Microstomia Patients.

Microstomia presents a unique challenge to the dentist as well as the patient. Microstomia patients often face difficulty in inserting or removing removable dental prostheses due to constricted opening of the oral cavity. Dentists often face difficulty in inserting impression trays in these patients because of the limited mouth opening.

A Simple Technique to Manage Anxiety During Tooth Extraction.

Pain-free dental treatment is important for reducing anxiety, treatment completion, and enhancing acceptance of future dental treatment. Injectable local anesthesia assists this pain-free approach but can cause anxiety in few patients. Achieving proper anesthesia is important to complete the procedure successfully, thereby adding to patient's care and comfort.

Customized Pen for Patients With Arthritis.

Patients with arthritis present with pain, stiffness and limited movement of fingers and hands. Performing tasks independently lead to a lot of anxiety and emotional trauma. Holding simple things like a toothbrush or pen is a cumbersome task.

Individually Modeled 3D Printed Toothbrush and Interproximal Brush Handle With Name for Patients With Limited Manual Dexterity.

Maintenance of proper oral hygiene is a cumbersome task when hand and finger movement is restricted. The customized handle allows better grip on the toothbrush, making it easier to brush teeth or dentures. This increases self-esteem by reducing their dependency on others.

Comparative Analysis of Intravenous Midazolam with Nasal Spray for Conscious Sedation in Minor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeries.

Aim: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the efficacy of nasal spray midazolam by collating it with conventional intravenous midazolam for conscious sedation in minor oral surgeries.

Materials And Methods: Sixty patients were selected randomly and divided into two groups: group A for intranasal midazolam atomized spray ( = 30) and group B for intravenous midazolam ( = 30). Physiological parameters, anxiety score, sedation rating, patient's cooperation score, and retrograde and anterograde amnesia were recorded for each patient during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative period.

Evaluation of Vertical Bone Gain Following Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis in the Anterior Edentulous Mandible: A Clinical Study.

Aim And Objectives: To calculate the gain in bony height and volume of the distracted upper segment using an extraosseous unidirectional device to improve the retention of the future prosthesis.

Materials And Methods: Ten cases with completely or partially edentulous but severely or considerably resorbed anterior mandibles were managed by vertical alveolar distraction osteogenesis. All the patients were evaluated preoperatively, intraoperatively and post-operatively for various parameters clinically and radiographically i.

Achieving the prediction results by visualized treatment objective following anterior maxillary segmental osteotomy. A retrospective study.

This study used the manual visualized treatment objectives (VTO) as a tool to evaluate the predictive value of the computer-assisted VTO. Presurgical cephalometric tracing predictions generated by oral and maxillofacial surgeons and computer-assisted VTOs were compared with the postsurgical outcome as seen on lateral cephalometric tracings. Ten measurements of the predicted and actual postsurgical hard tissue landmarks were compared statistically.