Publications by authors named "Shobha Bijjaragi"
Aim: The maxillary labial frenum is a normal anatomic structure with inherent morphological variations. It has various morphologies and types depending on the attachment of fibers. This study was conducted to access the frenal morphology and frenal attachment in primary, mixed, and permanent dentition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: The assessment of micronuclei (MN) in exfoliated oral epithelial cells is a promising tool for the study of epithelial carcinogens and can be used to detect chromosome breakage or mitotic interference, thought to be relevant to carcinogenesis.
Aims: To detect MN in exfoliated oral mucosal cells in individuals using various tobacco forms and also to detect frequency of MN in premalignant lesions and conditions (potentially malignant diseases [PMD's]) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). To correlate frequency of MN in oral exfoliated cells in clinically diagnosed cases of OSCC followed by a histopathological grading.
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- Ceramic restorations are considered the best aesthetic solution in dentistry, but matching the shade of veneers remains challenging, influenced by factors like the color of underlying teeth and the type of luting cement used.
- The study aimed to analyze how opaque and transparent luting agents affect the shade of ceramic veneers made from two different shades (2L1.5 and B2) using spectrophotometric methods.
- Results indicated that veneers cemented with opaque luting agents appeared lighter, while those with transparent luting agents appeared darker, highlighting the significant impact of luting agent choice on veneer aesthetics.
Context: Estimation of the age is a procedure adopted by anthropologists, archeologists and forensic scientists. Different methods have been undertaken. However none of them meet the standards as Demirjian's method since 1973.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth caused by specific microorganisms, resulting in destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Progressive loss of alveolar bone is the salient feature of periodontal disease. Accurate detection of periodontal disease with the use of radiographs helps in diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
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