Antimicrobial efficacy of nanoparticle calcium hydroxide and silver nanoparticles on : An study.

Background: In root canal disinfection, intracanal medicaments play a vital role. Typical intracanal medicament, calcium hydroxide (CH), has the lowest efficacy against the biofilm of Enterococcus faecalis. Nanoparticles and their combinations may increase antimicrobial activity, making them better than conventional CH.

Proximal contact tightness of direct Class II composite resin restorations with various matrix systems: A systematic review.

Background: Restoring an ideal proximal contact in direct Class II composite resin restorations is challenging due to polymerization shrinkage, absence of condensability of composite materials, thickness of matrix bands, and the use of various separation techniques, retainers, and bands.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the proximal contact tightness that is achieved by various matrix systems used to restore a direct Class II cavity with composite resin restoration.

Methods: A systematic review was carried out according to the PRISMA 2020 statement guidelines.

A three-dimensional finite element analysis of stress distribution in maxillary central incisor with a horizontal mid root fracture after various management protocols.

Context: The incidence of root fractures is about 1.2%-7% in permanent teeth and horizontal mid root fractures are most common in maxillary anteriors.

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the stress distribution in a maxillary central incisor with mid root fracture after various management protocols using three-dimensional finite element (FE) analysis.

Comparative evaluation of apical bacterial extrusion following root canal instrumentation using different endodontic file systems: An study.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the amount of apical extrusion of bacteria during root canal instrumentation using K3XF, Protaper Gold, Edge taper platinum, and Hyflex CM Rotary systems.

Materials And Methods: Sixty freshly extracted maxillary incisors teeth collected in saline. Access cavity prepared and canals were made free of bacterial and pulp.

Assessing Fear and Anxiety of Corona Virus Among Dental Practitioners.

Objective: Originating in China in December 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rapidly spread to more than 216 countries in the world by May 2020. Because dentists are at a higher risk of contracting the disease, the present study assessed the fear and anxiety among dental practitioners of becoming infected with COVID-19.

Methods: An online cross-sectional questionnaire survey comprising of 9 questions was conducted among dental practitioners of Telangana.

Antiplaque Efficacy of Tooth and Gums Tonic, Hiora-GA Gel, and Spirogyl Gum Paint in Comparison with Chlorhexidine M Gel: A Double-blind Randomized Control Trial.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of three different herbal products (Tooth and Gums Tonic, Hiora-GA gel, and Spirogyl Gum paint) in reducing plaque, gingival inflammation and bacterial count in comparison with chlorhexidine M gel among participants with moderate to severe periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: A total of eighty participants with moderate to severe periodontitis were initially recruited after obtaining their informed consent. All participants were offered scaling and polishing on the first visit to remove visible calculus.

Revascularization of immature mandibular premolar with pulpal necrosis - a case report.

This case report describes the Revascularization of a Permanent Immature Mandibular Premolar with Pulp Necrosis and apical periodontitis. Access opening was done & the canal was disinfected with copious irrigation using 2.5% NaOCl and triple antibiotic paste (Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole, and Minocycline) as intracanal medicament.

Sarjeev's supernumerary tooth notation system: a universally compatible add-on to the Two-Digit system.

Aim: To give notation for quadrants, tooth position, and the type of supernumerary teeth for both permanent and deciduous dentition. Tooth numbering provides dentists with an essential shortcut in clinical record keeping.

Materials And Methods: Three systems are favored worldwide: the Zsigmondy/Palmer system, the Universal system, and the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) Two-Digit system.