Publications by authors named "Sandeep Pimpale"

Background: The present COVID-19 pandemic is a major threat worldwide. Health professionals being within the front line of the COVID-19 outbreak response are at the highest risk of getting infected. Such pandemics are always associated with ill effects on mental health also.

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Purpose: The current scenario of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced dentists to prepare themselves by updating their knowledge and receive training to face the present and after effects of COVID-19. The present survey was thus conducted to assess the knowledge, risk perception, attitude, and preparedness of the dentists in India about COVID-19.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was carried out among registered dentists in India.

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Background: The present clinical trial was designed to investigate the effectiveness of subgingivally delivered satranidazole (SZ) gel as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the treatment of smokers with chronic periodontitis.

Methods: Sixty smoker subjects with probing depth (PD) ≥ 5 mm were selected. Thirty subjects each were randomly assigned to SRP + placebo and SRP + SZ.

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Dental fluorosis results from excess fluoride ingestion during tooth formation and is commonly seen in certain endemic areas. Its clinical manifestations may range from white opaque patches of enamel in mild cases to pitting and loss of enamel in severe cases. The treatment of fluorosis is important not only because of esthetic and functional concerns but also to help improve a patient's self-esteem; therefore, a multidisciplinary approach is often necessary.

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