Digital Cephalometric Analysis: Unveiling the Role and Reliability of Semi-automated OneCeph, Artificial Intelligence-Powered WebCeph Mobile App, and Semi-automated Computer-Aided NemoCeph Software in Orthodontic Practice.

Background Cephalometric analysis is essential in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. With the emergence of digital tools for cephalometric analysis such as OneCeph, WebCeph, and NemoCeph, there is growing interest in their reliability compared to traditional manual tracings. This study aimed to compare the reliability of these digital tools with manual tracings in doing cephalometric analysis.

Recent Advances in Biomolecular Patho-Mechanistic Pathways behind the Development and Progression of Diabetic Neuropathy.

Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is primarily characterized by distal sensory loss, reduced mobility, and foot ulcers that may potentially lead to amputation. The multifaceted etiology of DN is linked to a range of inflammatory, vascular, metabolic, and other neurodegenerative factors. Chronic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and oxidative stress are the three basic biological changes that contribute to the development of DN.

Navigating the Antiretroviral Therapy Switch Conundrum: Unveiling the Dilemma of Drug Resistance and Disease Progression in HIV/AIDS.

There is a need to establish consensus for harmonization in antiretroviral (ARV) therapy (ART) switch treatment strategy and address the dilemma that exists in terms of subpar immune response to therapy or an immunologic deterioration while on therapy. The purpose of this review is to identify the factors that contribute to ARV treatment failure, such as insufficient dosage, drug interactions, poor adherence, drug resistance, and poor medication absorption. It is crucial to adopt a more efficient strategy to address this challenging dilemma.

Comparative evaluation of smear layer removal by using different irrigant activation techniques: An scanning electron microscopic study.

Aim: This study aims to assess and compare the effectiveness of different irrigation activation techniques in removing the smear layer from the root canal dentin using Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 extracted single-rooted premolar with straight canal and mature apex were used for this study. After the selection of teeth, all the samples were decoronated followed by biomechanical preparation.

Effects of Different Sterilization Methods on Orthodontic Wires: An Study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of common methods of sterilization on the tensile strength of Beta titanium, Stainless steel, Australian Stainless steel, Copper Nickel-Titanium, and Nickel-Titanium wires. It also aimed to evaluate the changes in tensile strength values caused by repeated cycles of sterilization.

Materials And Methods: A sample of 225 orthodontic wires, i.

Management of Apical Third Root Fractures in Radiculomegaly of Mandibular Anterior Teeth: A Rare Case Report.

In this case report, two uncommon fractures of the root located at the apex of the mandibular anterior teeth region were successfully treated and preserved using non-surgical endodontic procedures. These teeth possess a unique size, characterized by the presence of exceptionally elongated lateral incisors measuring approximately 29 mm, central incisors measuring approximately 25 mm, and canines measuring approximately 30 mm. For the lower left central incisor, the root canal was carefully navigated to the coronal fragment, whereas the apical fragment was left undisturbed and preserved.

Advancements in Genetic and Biochemical Insights: Unraveling the Etiopathogenesis of Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's Disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative movement disorder worldwide, which is primarily characterized by motor impairments. Even though multiple hypotheses have been proposed over the decades that explain the pathogenesis of PD, presently, there are no cures or promising preventive therapies for PD. This could be attributed to the intricate pathophysiology of PD and the poorly understood molecular mechanism.

Comparative Evaluation of Microbial Contamination on the Mobile Phones Used by Dental Health-care Professionals versus Faculty of School System.

Introduction: Mobile phones are frequently used in environments of high bacteria presence. These can harbor various potential pathogens and become an exogenous source of nosocomial infections. Even in recent outbreak of COVID-19, it has become a point which needs to be sanitized to prevent and control further disease transmission as it is equally important for health-care professionals to use mobile phones in the hospital and other health and care settings, especially for communication.

Comparative evaluation of the quality and homogeneity of different obturating systems using cone-beam computed tomography - An study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the homogeneity and quality of different obturating systems using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials And Methods: One hundred and twenty extracted maxillary and mandibular molars were included in this study which was decoronated first and then dissected into palatal and distal roots. After working length determination, all the roots were biomechanically prepared with ProTaper universal system.

Chewing Ability and the Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Relationship Between Tooth Wear and Oral Health.

Introduction: It is important to understand how a very common prevalent condition of tooth wear (TW) impacts a person's day-to-day oral health. An emerging concept of measuring the parameter of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), which evidently impacts the daily living of a person, makes it practical to examine the correlation between TW and OHRQoL. For measuring the OHRQoL, we can apply various methods, and the most effective is the use of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) questionnaire.

Exploring the Synergistic Association Between Oral Health Status and Oral Health Literacy Among College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Oral health is often viewed as a significant component for an indication of good general health or for good well-being together with a decent quality of life. Health literacy is considered a crucial factor in improvising a good life or excellent health. Oral health literacy (OHL) is the ability necessary for people to identify the factors that lead to poor oral health, learn and put into practice the essentials of effective oral self-care behaviors, and communicate with oral healthcare professionals in order to schedule appointments, put their names on waiting lists for dental care, and locate the dentist's office.

An Insight into Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Pathogenesis of Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's Disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prominent neurodegenerative disorder in the aging population. It is characterized by cognitive decline, gradual neurodegeneration, and the development of amyloid-β (Aβ)-plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, which constitute hyperphosphorylated tau. The early stages of neurodegeneration in AD include the loss of neurons, followed by synaptic impairment.

Perceptions and challenges of a first-year dental student - A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Undergraduate dental training is demanding and rigorous, unaware students face a lot of challenges after entering the course. Thus, the study aims to find out from a dental sophomore the challenges they face during the first year of dental school.

Methodology: An e-questionnaire study was conducted on 932 second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery students of India.

Age Estimation by Dental Calcification Stages and Hand-Wrist Radiograph.

Introduction: An essential part of pediatric dentistry in recent times is age estimation for various purposes such as orthodontics, forensic dentistry, human anthropology, and bioarchaeology. Assessment of calcification of dental tissue is another physiologic method for skeletal growth assessment.

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the correlation between dental calcification stages and skeletal maturity indicators and their application in age estimation purposes.

Low-Level Laser Therapy Role in Surgical Extractions: An Original Research.

Introduction: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been of interest in the clinical application in dentistry. Hence, we evaluated the LLLT on the wound healing in the mandibular surgical extraction.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a prospective clinical study with 50 male subjects, equally distributed as controls and cases.

Comparative evaluation of the compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths of paracore®, flourocore®2+, and multicore® resin-based core build-up materials - An study.

Aims: The study was aimed to evaluate and compare the compressive, diametral tensile, and flexural strengths of three different commercial resin based core materials and to single out the best resin-based core build-up material with respect to their physical properties among ParaCore® (Coltene Whaledent, USA), FlouroCore® 2+ (Dentsply International, USA), MultiCore® (Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtenstein) with Miracle Mix® (GC America) core used as control.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and twenty samples were prepared, of which forty samples (10 of each material) were prepared in cylindrical stainless steel molds (height 6 mm, diameter 4 mm) for compressive strength measurements. Other forty samples (10 of each material) were prepared in cylindrical molds (diameter 6 mm, height 2 mm) for diametral tensile strength measurements.

Comparison of Self-Reported Empathy Levels among Dental Undergraduate Students in Northern India: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Context: Empathy is one of the fundamentals of communication relevant within the practice of dentistry, and the research is limited in this field.

Aims: The present study was conducted to assess the self-reported empathy levels among dental undergraduate students in Lucknow city of Northern India.

Settings And Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among three dental colleges of Lucknow city during July 2019-September 2019.

Skeletal and Soft-Tissue Stability Following Advancement Genioplasty: A Comparative Analysis between Wire and Miniplate Osteosynthesis.

Background: Genioplasty has nowadays become a routine procedure in the correction of dentofacial deformities. The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the osseous and soft-tissue stability after advancement genioplasties, stabilized using wire and plate osteosynthesis.

Methodology: The study was conducted on ten patients who underwent advanced genioplasty.

Comparative Evaluation of Implant Stability, Insertion Torque, and Implant Macrogeometry in Different Bone Densities Using Resonance Frequency Analysis.

Aim And Objective: Evaluation and comparison of insertion torque (IT) and the implant stability of two different implant macrogeometry in different bone densities using resonance frequency analysis.

Materials And Methods: A total of 48 implants (with two implant types having regular and novel macrogeometry) were classified into 4 groups with 12 samples in each group. Group A regular implant without surface treatment, group B regular implant with surface treating, group C novel implant deprived of surface treating, and group D was new dental implant with surface treatment were used.

Prevalence of dental fluorosis and treatment needs among 11-14 years old school children in endemic fluoride areas of Haryana, India.

Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a major endemic oral disease characterized by hypo mineralization of enamel caused due to consumption of water containing high concentration of fluoride during developmental stages of teeth.

Aim: To assess the prevalence of dental fluorosis among 11-14 years old school children in endemic fluoride areas of Haryana and to find their treatment needs.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 2200 school children in endemic fluoride areas of Haryana (India) for a period of six months.

Plaque Removal Efficacy of Different Toothbrushes: A Comparative Study.

Aim And Objective: This study aimed to compare the plaque removal efficacy of different toothbrushes and to ascertain the most efficient mechanical mean for daily plaque removal so as to maintain oral health in a preeminent way.

Study Design: It was a randomized controlled clinical trial consisting of 60 subjects divided into three groups (group I ultrasonic and sonic toothbrush, group II multidirectional toothbrush, and group III manual toothbrush) with 20 in each group. Prebrushing and postbrushing plaque scores were recorded at weekly intervals for four weeks using Turesky modification of Quigley and Hein plaque index.

Effect of Different Finishing and Polishing Systems on the Surface Roughness of Resin Composite and Enamel: An Profilometric and Scanning Electron Microscopy Study.

Aim: The aim is to compare and evaluate the different finishing and polishing systems for the change in surface roughness of resin composites and enamel.

Materials And Methods: To conduct the study, 30 extracted human maxillary central incisors were selected, decoronated, and molded in self-cure acrylic molds. A box-shaped cavity of dimensions 3 mm × 3 mm × 2 mm was prepared in all the teeth.

Comparison of Light-Emitting Diode-Curing Unit and Halogen-Based Light-Curing Unit for the Polymerization of Orthodontic Resins: An Study.

Aims And Objectives: Conventionally, composites are cured using halogen-based light-curing units (LCUs). However, recently, light-emitting diode (LED) LCUs have been introduced commercially, claiming many advantages, yet producing comparable bond strength even when cured with single LED LCUs. This present study was undertaken to compare the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to teeth with conventional halogen LCU (3M ESPE Elipar 2500) and LED LCU (3M ESPE Elipar FreeLight 2) and to determine the site of bond failure.