A Finite Element Analysis of Single, Double & Matrix Miniplate in Fracture of the Mandibular ANGLE Region: An In Vitro Study.

Purpose: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of three osteosynthesis systems in fixation of mandibular angle fractures using Finite Element Analysis.

Materials And Methods: In this study, we used a three-dimensional finite element analysis to assess the stress, deformation and strain in three different groups with bite force loads. A three-dimensional finite element model of the mandible with three different plating techniques using modelling software 'Solidworks2018' and was analysed for stress, deformation and strain produced in the bone following biting loads of different magnitude using analysing software 'ANSYS Workbench'.

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Recurrence of Post-COVID Mucormycosis.

Purpose: To evaluate the value and limitation of functional endoscopic sinus surgery alone for the management of post-COVID mucormycosis and need for adjunctive invasive procedure.

Materials And Methods: This is a clinical observational study that included a total of 17 patients who underwent FESS for post-COVID mucormycosis from April 2021 to May 2021. These patients reported to our institute with no improvement in their symptoms post-FESS from June 2021 to July 2021.

Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis in association with aggressive periodontitis and candidal infection: A unique case report with 7-year follow-up.

Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis, also called idiopathic gingival overgrowth (IGO), is a rare benign condition that occurs either in isolation or as a part of a syndrome. The overgrowth, if excess, impedes oral functions such as mastication and speech and causes cosmetic disfigurement. Diagnosis and treatment becomes challenging if the overgrowth is massive and accompanies other associated pathologies.

Sagittal Genioplasty: New Techniques.

Introduction: The chin is a reflection of the entire face and, along with the nose, is one of the major determinants of facial profile balance. When it is appropriate in size, shape and position, the chin can enhance the normal harmony and symmetry of the face, even camouflaging less than ideal jaw relationships. Failure to perform a needed genioplasty can jeopardise the end product of many hours of otherwise successful major orthognathic or cosmetic surgery.

Clinical Evaluation of Microneedling Therapy in the Management of Facial Scar: A Prospective Randomized Study.

Purpose: To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and complications of microneedling (dermaroller) therapy as a treatment modality in the treatment of facial scars resulting from acne, trauma and surgery.

Materials And Methods: Fifty patients with facial acne scar, traumatic scar, hypertrophic scars and scars with skin discoloration reporting to our institute were included in the study. Microneedling procedure was performed with the help of dermaroller.

Survey on attitude of dental professionals about plagiarism in Maharashtra, India.

Purpose: Plagiarism is a type of research misconduct that consists of copying other's work or ideas without giving them proper credit. The rise of plagiarism cases has become a serious concern in the scientific world. Hence, a cross-sectional survey was carried out to assess the attitude among dental faculty members and postgraduate (PG) students toward plagiarism.

An Extremely Rare Presentation of Zimmermann-Laband Syndrome in a Twin.

Zimmermann-Laband syndrome is a rare condition which manifests as hereditary gingival tissue hypertrophy along with other clinical features. Till date, only few cases have been reported in the literature. This case report focuses on an extremely rare presentation of Zimmermann-Laband syndrome in a twin.

A Comparative Evaluation of Surgical, Electrosurgery and Diode Laser in the Management of Maxillofacial Nevus.

Purpose: To compare the post-operative wound healing of patients treated for excision of the nevus/mole from maxillofacial region with surgical, electrosurgery and diode laser.

Materials And Methods: Forty-five clinically confirmed cases of benign nevus were included in the study and randomly divided into three groups according to the technique used for excision, i.e.

Anthropometric Assessment of the Normal Adult Human Ear.

Purpose: Knowledge of anthropometric measurements of the external ear is important as variations exist based on gender, age and ethnicity. This study has derived anthropometric data pertaining to the external ear in the Maharashtrian population.

Materials And Methods: Nine variables of the external ear were measured in 505 Maharashtrian adults (aged 18-64 years) using photoanthropometric methods.

Anticancer activity of chlorhexidine and cranberry extract: an in-vitro study.

Introduction: Oral cancer is considered to be a global pandemic. The study was conducted to assess the anti-cancer activities of Chlorhexidine (CHX) and Cranberry against oral cancer cell lines.

Material And Methods: Anticancer activity of CHX and Cranberry extract (CE) was assessed against AW13516 (poorly to moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of tongue) and KB (Nasopharyngeal carcinoma) using Sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay at the Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Mumbai, India.

Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Probiotic, Herbal and Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Gingival Health: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Due to inherent limitations of Chlorhexidine (CHX), search for an effective and potentially safe anti-plaque agent has led to emergence of alternative products.

Aim: The present study evaluated the comparative efficacy of probiotic, herbal and CHX mouthwashes on gingival health of healthy individuals.

Materials And Methods: The present study was randomized parallel group controlled trial.

Level of Fluoride in Soil, Grain and Water in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra, India.

Introduction: Fluoride has an influence on both oral as well as systemic health. The major source of fluoride to body is through drinking water as well as through diet. Staple diet mainly depends on local environmental factors, food grains grown locally, its availability etc.

Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Three Different Herbal Toothpastes on Salivary Alkaline Phosphatase and Salivary Acid Phosphatase - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Very few researches in the past have tried to evaluate the effect of herbal toothpaste on saliva and salivary constituents like alkaline phosphatase and acid phosphatase which play an important role in maintaining oral health.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the effect of three different herbal toothpastes on Salivary Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and salivary Acid Phosphatase (ACP).

Material And Methods: The present study was a preliminary study conducted among 45 dental students (15 subjects in each group) in the age group of 19-21 years.