Evaluating Cost-effectiveness and Mixing Efficacy for Elastomeric and Temporary Restorative Material Using Two Mixing Tips: A SEM-EDS Analysis.

Aim: This study aimed to compare the mixing efficacy and cost-effectiveness of new T-mixer tips against the standard double helical tips for a light-body elastomeric impression and a temporary/interim restorative material using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.

Methodology: Automixed samples ( = 16) were divided into four groups of four samples each: Samples that were mixed with Helical tip for elastomer, T-mixer tip for elastomer, Helical tip for interim restorative material, and T-mixer tip for interim restorative material. These samples were then evaluated for SEM analysis.

Validation of effect of composite additive on optimized combustion characteristics of CI engine using AHP and GRA method.

The primary focus of this study is the validation of composite additives with the help of additional optimization methods and the analysis of its effect on the combustion characteristics of compression ignition (CI) engines. Previous work on the identification of the correct multi additive combination by Taguchi and the TOPSIS optimization method has shown substantial improvements in the performance and emission characteristics of CI engines. The same work was extended using the GRA Optimization method with the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) optimization technique known as the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to validate the optimization results from the previous optimization work.

Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Bone Regeneration after Surgical Removal of Impacted Bilateral Mandibular Third Molars - A Comparative Study.

: To compare the efficacy of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in bone regeneration after removal of impacted bilateral third molars. : The study was carried out as an open clinical trial on 20 patients chosen from the ones referred to the department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for surgical removal of bilateral mandibular third molar. Patients were prepared for surgical procedure, Inferior alveolar nerve block given using 2% lignocaine hydrochloride with 1:2,00,000 adrenaline.

Comparative Evaluation of Retention and Vertical Marginal Accuracy of Co-Cr Copings Fabricated Using Three Different Techniques: An Study.

Aim: This study was conducted to comparatively assess the retention and vertical marginal fit of cobalt-chromium copings fabricated by the conventional casting technique, 3D-printed resin pattern, and with direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) technique.

Materials And Methods: Out of the total 60 test samples, 20 copings were obtained from inlay-casting wax and 20 from casting of 3D-printed resin patterns. In total, 20 copings were obtained from the laser sintering technique.

Comparative Evaluation of Bond Strength of CAD/CAM Monolithic Zirconia Copings Influenced by Luting Agents and Finish Line Design.

Aim: The aim of the study was to comparatively evaluate the bond strength of CAD/CAM monolithic zirconia copings using three luting agents and two different finish lines.

Materials And Methods: For the evaluation of bond strength, 60 extracted human maxillary first premolars were prepared to receive CAD/CAM monolithic zirconia copings. They were randomly divided into six groups of 10 samples each to receive CAD/CAM monolithic zirconia copings to bond with three different luting agents on two different finish lines.

Comparison of Marginal Fit of Metal Copings in Two Different States with and without Using Ring Liners: An Study.

Aim And Objective: To compare the marginal fit of Ni-Cr copings made by casting in two different states (dry and wet) with either cellulose ring liners or no ring liners.

Materials And Methods: An study was conducted on 40 patterns which were invested, and a burnout casting procedure was used, using a Ni-Cr alloy to obtain the cast copings. The cast copings were divested, cleaned, and run through a finishing procedure.

Comparison of Tensile Bond Strength of Addition Silicone with Different Custom Tray Materials Using Different Retentive Methods.

Aim: To compare the bond strength of addition silicone with different commonly used custom tray materials by means of different retentive methods (mechanical, chemical, and a combination of chemical and mechanical methods).

Materials And Methods: Fabrications of 90 samples of different tray resin materials were done using an aluminum mold. They were divided into three main groups.

ECG Paper Record Digitization and Diagnosis Using Deep Learning.

Purpose: Electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most essential tools for detecting heart problems. Till today most of the ECG records are available in paper form. It can be challenging and time-consuming to manually assess the ECG paper records.

Image digitization of discontinuous and degraded electrocardiogram paper records using an entropy-based bit plane slicing algorithm.

Background: Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are routinely recorded and stored in a variety of paper or scanned image format. Current ECG recording machines record ECG on graph paper, also it provides digitized ECG signal along with automated cardiovascular diagnosis (CVD). However, such recording machines cannot analyse preserved paper ECG records as it requires input in terms of digitized signal.

A comparative analysis of the accuracy of implant master casts fabricated from two different transfer impression techniques.

Aim: This study evaluated and compared two impression techniques in terms of their dimensional accuracies to reproduce implant positions on working casts.

Materials And Methods: A master model was designed to simulate a clinical situation. Impressions were made using four techniques: (1) Stock open tray (SOT) technique; (2) stock closed tray (SCT) technique; (3) custom open tray (COT) technique; and (3) custom closed tray (CCT) technique.

Anti-hyperbilirubinemic and wound healing activity of aqueous extract of Calotropis procera leaves in Wistar rats.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the bilirubin lowering and wound healing property of aqueous extract of Calotropis procera (AECP) leaves in Wistar rats.

Materials And Methods: Albino Wistar rats of either sex were used for the study. Bilirubin lowering property of C.

Synthesis and enhancement of photocatalytic activities of ZnO by silver nanoparticles.

Herein, we reports synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B under natural sunlight using zinc oxide and Ag-ZnO composite. Zinc oxide nanoparticles were prepared by simple wet chemical method using ethanol-water mixture. Ag-ZnO composite was prepared in two steps by dispersing synthesized ZnO in silver nitrate solution and subsequently reducing it with Ocimum tenuiflorum leaves extract as bioreducing agent.

Antidepressant-like activity of anthocyanidins from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flowers in tail suspension test and forced swim test.

Aim: Flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn (Malvaceae) popularly known as "China-rose flowers" contain flavonoids. Flavonoids have been found to have antidepressant activity. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the antidepressant activity of flavonoids in H.

Reversal of reserpine-induced orofacial dyskinesia and catalepsy by Nardostachys jatamansi.

Context: Reserpine-induced orofacial dyskinesia is an animal model of tardive dyskinesia which may be associated with neurodegeneration and free radical damage.

Aim: The aim was to assess the neuroprotective potential and in vivo antioxidant status of alcoholic extract of roots and rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi (ANJ) and its triterpenes (TNJ) in reserpine-induced orofacial dyskinesia.

Materials And Methods: In the present study, repeated treatment with reserpine (1.

Protective Effect of Leaves of Murraya koenigii on Reserpine-Induced Orofacial Dyskinesia.

Murraya koenigii L. (Rutaceae), commonly known as curry leaf tree, closely associated with south India where the word "curry" originates from the Tamil "kari" for spiced sauces. Curry leaves are a rich source of carbazole alkaloids which possess various biological activities such as antitumor, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Bioinspired synthesis of highly stabilized silver nanoparticles using Ocimum tenuiflorum leaf extract and their antibacterial activity.

Biosynthesis of nanoparticles is under exploration due to wide biomedical applications and research interest in nanotechnology. We herein reports bioinspired synthesis of silver nanoparticles with the aid of novel, non toxic ecofriendly biological material namely Ocimum tenuiflorum leaf extract. It acts as reducing as well as stabilizing agent.

Antinociceptive activity of acute and chronic administration of Murraya koenigii L. leaves in experimental animal models.

Aim: To evaluate the antinociceptive activity of acute and chronic administration of petroleum ether extract of Murraya koenigii L. leaves (PMK) and total alkaloids separated from petroleum ether extract of Murraya koenigii leaves (AMK) in mice.

Materials And Methods: PMK was subjected for isolation of total alkaloid fraction AMK.

Reversal of haloperidol-induced orofacial dyskinesia by Murraya koenigii leaves in experimental animals.

Context: Orofacial dyskinesia (OD) is a late complication of prolonged neuroleptic treatment characterized by involuntary movements of the oral region. Chronic treatment with neuroleptics leads to development of vacuous chewing movements (VCMs). VCMs in rats are widely accepted as an animal model of OD.

Protective effect of Rubia cordifolia on reserpine-induced orofacial dyskinesia.

In this study, the neuroprotective potential and in vivo antioxidant status of extract of roots and rhizomes of Rubia cordifolia L (MERC) in reserpine-induced orofacial dyskinesia was studied. Reserpine (1 mg/kg, s.c.

Antihyperglycemic, antistress and nootropic activity of roots of Rubia cordifolia Linn.

Effect of alcoholic extract of roots of Rubia cordifolia was studied on elevated blood glucose level in alloxan treated animals. The extract reduced the blood sugar level raised by alloxan. Effect of alcoholic extract was also investigated on cold restraint induced stress and on scopolamine-induced memory impairment.

Efficacy and tolerability of a combination of ofloxacin and tinidazole in the management of infectious diabetic foot ulcer.

The management of infectious diabetic foot ulcers is a major concern. Various treatment modalities are used. The efficacy and tolerability of a combination of ofloxacin and tinidazole in diabetic foot ulcer has been assessed in 60 patients in the present trial.