Publications by authors named "T K Sasikumar"
Article Synopsis
- Root surface caries is a dental issue primarily affecting older adults due to gum recession and poor oral hygiene, making early diagnosis essential for effective treatment.
- The study used 200 radiographic images to develop AI algorithms, employing machine learning techniques to predict root caries with high accuracy, especially using Naive Bayes and Logistic Regression.
- Integrating AI in dentistry can enhance early detection and personalized treatment of root caries, but it requires collaboration between dental professionals and AI specialists to be effective and ethical.
Triphala-based carbon dots (T-CDs) were successfully prepared using a simple one-step hydrothermal method. T-CDs were characterized by absorbance, fluorescence, Fourier-transform infrared, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. T-CDs showed bright blue fluorescence at 434 nm upon excitation at 360 nm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFacile preparation of dihydrolipoic acid-stabilized red-emitting silver nanoclusters as a sensitive fluorometric probe for sulfide ions detection.
Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc
December 2023
In this work, we report a smartphone-integrated paper-based sensor for the determination of sulfide ions (S) using water-soluble dihydrolipoic acid stabilized silver nanoclusters (DHLA-AgNCs) as a nanoprobe. The optical properties of red emitting fluorescent DHLA-AgNCs was confirmed by UV-visible, steady state flourometric spectroscopic studies. The HR-TEM analysis revealed that the morphology of DHLA-AgNCs was quasi spherical with a grain size of ∼ 5.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19 has affected all aspects of human life so far. From the outset of the pandemic, preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the observance of health protocols, especially the use of sanitizers and disinfectants was given more attention. Despite the effectiveness of disinfection chemicals in controlling and preventing COVID-19, there are critical concerns about their adverse effects on human health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: This study aimed to determine the effect of three commercially available denture cleansers on surface hardness of two different silicone denture liners at various time intervals.
Materials And Methods: A total of 120 cylindrical specimens of permanent silicone-based soft liners were prepared from a custom made metal mold with dimensions of 15 mm × 10 mm, of which 60 specimens were fabricated using Voco™ and the remaining 60 specimens with Molossil™ permanent denture liners. All specimens were divided into four major groups based on cleansing treatments, comprising 30 specimens each.