Effect of phytopigments on discoloration of nanohybrid composite: An study.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effect of discoloration of nanohybrid composite by four different phytopigments.

Materials And Methods: Fifty disk-shaped samples of nanohybrid (3M Filtek Z350) resin composites were prepared using an acrylic template of dimension 5 mm × 3 mm. They were randomly divided into five groups and immersed in solutions of tomato powder, beetroot powder, java plum powder, and turmeric powder.

Comparative Evaluation of Volume and Homogeneity of Obturation with Four Different Obturation Systems Using Micro-Computed Tomography: An Study.

Aim: To evaluate and compare volume and homogeneity of the three different root canal obturation systems.

Materials And Methods: Single-rooted premolar (n = 24) teeth samples were selected, and crowns were removed for standardization. Four groups are divided randomly as (n = 6), namely: For group I (single-cone gutta-percha obturation), group II (Beefill 2 in 1 obturation), group III (GuttaCore obturation), group IV (GuttaFlow bioseal obturation) and the root canal were subjected to prepare till X3 (protaper next) and subjected to micro-CT imaging.

Knowledge and attitude toward anaphylaxis during local anesthesia among dental practitioners in Chennai - a cross-sectional study.

Objective: Anaphylaxis is one of the local anesthetic dental emergencies that lead to morbidity and mortality. Hence, this study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioners in Chennai toward managing anaphylaxis in patients who are given local anesthesia.

Participants And Methods: Seventeen questions were formulated regarding anaphylaxis reactions and its treatment.