In vitro evaluation of topical fluoride pH and their effect on surface hardness of composite resin-based restorative materials.

Aim: The aim of the study was to correlate the pH and fluoride ion uptake with surface hardness of composite resin based restorative materials after topical fluoride application.

Methodology: Forty disks of each of test materials Composite (Filtek Z350XT, 3M ESPE, St Paul, MN, USA), Resin modified glass ionomer (Vitremer) and Compomer (Dyract AP) were made and ten disks of each material were placed in different test solutions - 1.23% APF gel, Sodium fluoride mouth rinse, 0.

Mandibular third molar impactions in male adults: Relationship of Operative time and Types of impaction on inflammatory complications.

Background: This paper investigates the relationship betweendifferent types of impactions with postoperativeinflammatory tissue reaction.

Materials & Methods: Consecutive patients with only mandibular third molar impactions were included in our study. They were classified by winter's classification.

Utilization of mobile dental vans at post graduate dental institutions in India.

Background: Mobile Dental Van (MDV) removes the barrier of accessibility and improves the care of underserved populations. Dental institutions across India, providing postgraduate training in dental public health organize and conduct MDV programs as part of their curriculum.

Aim: To describe the structure, conduct and utilization of MDV programs in consideration to duration of use by the academic institutions for oral health care delivery in rural areas.