Evaluation and comparison of quantity and pattern of fluoride release from orthodontic adhesives: an in vitro study.

Background: Orthodontic treatment has gained popularity since beginning of era of dentistry. Now a day, everyone is conscious about their appearance, smile and function. During orthodontic treatment use of brackets and adhesives are common.

Management of pregnant patient in dentistry.

The purpose of this article is to update general dentists and maxillofacial surgeons in the perioperative management of the pregnant patient. Pregnancy results in physiologic changes in almost all organ systems in the body mediated mainly by hormones; which influences the treatment schedule. Understanding these normal changes is essential for providing quality care for pregnant women.

Observer strategy and radiographic classification of healing after grafting of cystic defects in maxilla: a radiological appraisal.

Aim: The aim is to radiographically quantify the bone density and relate the same with observer strategy in the bone healing.

Objectives: To assess pattern of bone regeneration following grafting of defects with hydroxyapatite after apicoectomy/cystic enucleation.

Materials And Methods: An observer strategy involving trained and experienced examiners used in large series of cases, evaluated radiographically over a period of 1 year with intervals.