Mutational analysis of cytoplasmic domain of integrin subunit alpha-1 and its association with periapical wound healing after surgical endodontic treatment.

Background: Numerous studies reported that the healing after surgical endodontic retreatment is influenced by multiple factors which include the genetic profile of the patient, epigenetics, and immune responses. The genes which are primarily responsible for the healing potential in different individuals are those which are involved in the regulation of the cytoskeleton and cellular adhesion which subsequently affects bone deposition and healing. Integrins are cell-surface molecules, possess a key role in the cytoskeleton and cellular adhesion.

Bilateral Nonossifying Fibroma of the Mandible: A case report of a rare entity.

Nonossifying fibroma (NOF) is a benign lesion confined to the bone marrow and connective tissues without exhibiting osseous metaplasia. NOF of long bones in children is more common than its gnathic counterpart. Mandibular NOF is rare, and there is a paucity of information in the literature.

A spotlight on application of microwave-assisted modifications of plant derived polymers in designing novel drug delivery systems.

Polymers are a fundamental part of numerous industries and can be conjugated with many other materials and components to have a vast array of products. Biomaterials have been extensively studied for their application in pharmaceutical formulation development, tissue engineering, and biomedical areas. However, the native form of many polymers has limitations concerning microbial contamination, susceptibility, solubility, and stability.

Nanomaterials in Dentistry: Current Applications and Future Scope.

Nanotechnology utilizes the mechanics to control the size and morphology of the particles in the required nano range for accomplishing the intended purposes. There was a time when it was predominantly applied only to the fields of matter physics or chemical engineering, but with time, biological scientists recognized its vast benefits and explored the advantages in their respective fields. This extension of nanotechnology in the field of dentistry is termed 'Nanodentistry.