Publications by authors named "Sajna Oommen"
The requirement for clinically effective treatments to remineralize early enamel caries lesions is dictated by the principles of minimally invasive dentistry. Numerous studies outlined the significance of treating early carious lesions with different remineralizing agents. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the remineralization potential of topical cream containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and CPP-ACP with fluoride in remineralizing artificial carious lesions on enamel.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComparative Evaluation of Genotoxicity in Tobacco Users versus Nontobacco Users.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci
November 2021
Background: Many of the contents of cigarette smoke are genotoxic in nature, and consequently, cytogenetic injury seems to be a trustworthy biomarker for deciding the influence of exposure to chromosome damaging agents in smoke. The cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay (CBMN assay) has been proven to be an effectual tool for the study of micronuclei (MN) that will help in estimating the genotoxicity in tobacco users alone which will further help in early cancer detection.
Objective: The objective is to find out whether there is pronounced contrast in genotoxicity between tobacco users and nonusers by determining MN number in peripheral blood lymphocytes using CBMN assay.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to examine the link between body mass index (BMI) and dental health, specifically dental caries, among 13-15-year-olds in urban Bangalore, comparing results from government and private schools.
- A total of 660 students were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, with BMI calculated to assess potential correlations with dental decay.
- Results showed a positive correlation between DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) and BMI, revealing that overweight children in government schools and those at risk of overweight in private schools had higher mean DMFT scores than other BMI categories.
Background: Dentists are the common preys for the transmission of pandemic disease because of the airborne spread via routine dental checkups. This study which is a cross-sectional one gives the idea about awareness and alertness of dentists about COVID-19 in Kerala, India.
Materials And Methods: The survey comprised 25 closed-ended questions.