Publications by authors named "Santhanam Divakar"

Dental agenesis is the most common developmental aberration in humans, and it is typically linked with a variety of other oral anomalies. Oligodontia, anodontia, and hypodontia are the words used in the literature to denote missing teeth. Although tooth agenesis is not a serious public health problem, it can cause speech, masticatory, aesthetic, and functional problems.

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Aim: The purpose of this case report is to provide a simple, efficient, and novel technique for fabricating a nasal stent utilizing a multisegmental cast to rehabilitate the anatomic and functional dynamicity of the upper airway following primary cleft lip and primary rhinoplasty surgery.

Background: Nasal deformity is often associated with congenital unilateral or bilateral cleft lip and palate. Despite primary nasal reconstruction at the time of definitive lip repair, the long-term postoperative outcome of the nasal correction frequently falls short of the surgeon's or patient's expectations.

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Background: The rehabilitation of maxillectomy defects is a challenging endeavour that necessitates customizing the procedure for each patient. The successful treatment for these patients requires a combined conventional and contemporary treatment options. The high-tech prosthodontic treatment option for these defects and distal extension cases are combining fixed and removable partial dentures with precision/semi-precision attachments.

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Article Synopsis
  • Mucormycosis, a serious fungal infection, is increasingly common among diabetics due to its association with COVID-19 and corticosteroid use.
  • Early detection and treatment are crucial in reducing the severe impacts of this infection, often involving antifungals and surgical procedures.
  • A case series highlights how prosthodontic rehabilitation helped nine patients recovering from this infection, focusing on restoring function and aesthetics after significant tissue loss.
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Keloid is a benign, long-lasting fibroproliferative mass of dermal connective tissue that forms at the site of cutaneous injury as a result of an unregulated repair and healing process at specific anatomical locations, with a preference for the highly pigmented ethnic group. The use of clips or splints to apply pressure to the affected area is common treatment of keloids; nevertheless, controlling the volume and direction of the keloids might be challenging. The appliance's unique design allows for more precise control over the amount and direction of pressure applied to the scar tissue.

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