Comparative Evaluation of Mechanical and Microleakage Properties of Cention-N, Composite, and Glass Ionomer Cement Restorative Materials.

Aim: The longevity of restorative materials depends on the resistance to masticatory forces. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the mechanical and microleakage properties of Cention-N with glass ionomer cement (GIC) and composite restorative materials.

Materials And Methods: A total of 45 specimen blocks were prepared with 15 samples of each type of restorative material, namely Cention-N, GIC, and hybrid composite.

Effect of Smart Dentin Replacement, Biodentine, and Its Combination for Dentin Replacement as Alternatives to Full-crown Coverage for Endodontically Treated Molars: An Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess newer dentin replacement restorative materials that could substitute full-crown coverage restoration.

Materials And Methods: Twenty freshly extracted maxillary and mandibular molars were selected for this study and were randomly divided into four groups of five teeth each. All the teeth in the experimental groups (Groups 2-4) were subjected to access cavity preparation, mimicking class 1 deep dentinal caries without involving marginal ridges, and with approximately 1.

Microscope magnification and ultrasonic precision guidance for location and negotiation of second mesiobuccal canal: An in vivo study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of using the dental operating microscope (DOM) and ultrasonics for the detection of second mesiobuccal (MB2) canal orifice in maxillary first molars.

Materials And Methods: Sixty subjects seeking root canal therapy for maxillary first molar were assessed for the presence of MB2 canal using endodontic explorer without magnification. Teeth in which the MB2 canal orifice could not be located were examined under magnification using DOM.

Assessment of effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention among male prisoners in India: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Tobacco smoking is an integral part of prison life and an established part of the culture. Little attention has been paid to prevention of smoking in prison. Approximately 70-80% of prisoners have been identified as current smokers.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of hand hygiene among dentists practicing in Bangalore city - A cross-sectional survey.

Background: Hand hygiene in dental practice is one of the most important parts of the infection control process to reduce the risk of transmitting microorganisms from provider to patient. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hand Hygiene (HH) guidelines were published more than 5 years ago. The extent to which dental practitioners are aware of it and the extent to which alcohol-based hand sanitizers are used by dental practitioners are unknown.