Assessment of Peri-Implant Tissue Health and Marginal Bone Loss in Immediate Versus Delayed Implant Placement.

Objectives: The ambition of this research is to gauge marginal bone loss (MBL) and peri-implant tissue health by comparing immediate and delayed implant implantation in a tertiary care setting.

Methods: Subjects who had immediate and delayed implants were assessed. Clinical indicators such as bleeding on probing (BOP), peri-implant probing depth, and MBL were assessed at baseline and six months postimplantation.

A Comprehensive Case Report on the Fabrication and Rehabilitation with Customized Eye Prosthesis.

This case report presents the clinical and technical aspects of fabricating and rehabilitating a patient with a custom-designed ocular prosthesis following enucleation due to ocular malignancy. The report details the patient's history, clinical examination, and the step-by-step process of prosthesis fabrication. The aim is to highlight the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach involving ophthalmologists and maxillofacial prosthodontists in providing optimal esthetic and functional outcomes for patients with ocular defects.

Mucocele: A Case Report.

Mucoceles are the most common minor salivary gland disorder and represent the second most frequent benign soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity, following irritative fibroma. Various treatment modalities have been suggested for mucocele among which different types of lasers being the most recent and advanced. In the present case reports, diode laser was used for the excision of mucocele on the lower lip, and the advantages of it over the conventional scalpel method were minimal discomfort, bleeding, recurrence, and better compliance among patients.

Assessment of Prognostic Indicators and Survival-Based Impact of Holistic Approach in Oral Cancer Patients: An Observational Study.

Introduction: Oral cancer is recognized as the sixth most common type of cancer globally. Instances have been recorded demonstrating an increase in its incidence, particularly in the territories of southern Asia, with a significant emphasis on India. Thus, the objectives of this investigation were to assess the efficacy of a holistic approach on the life expectancies of patients diagnosed with oral cancer, and to assess the prognostic indicators in such patients.

Assessment of Smear Layer Removal and Penetration Depth of Root Canal Irrigant Using Different Irrigation Activation Systems: A Comparative Study.

Aim: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the penetration depth and smear layer removal of root canal irrigant using various irrigation activation techniques.

Materials And Methods: In this investigation, sixty single-rooted premolars extracted for orthodontic purposes were chosen. Diamond burs were used to create an access cavity, and #10 K-file was used to determine the patency.

Mandibular Molar with Six Canals, a Rare Entity: A Case Report.

Background: The objective of this report was to highlight the importance of using a dental operating microscope (DOM) to locate supernumerary canals and diagnose variations in root canals using cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images.

Case Presentation: A 23-year-old male patient had reported with a pain for 1 months and was referred to evaluate symptomatic apical periodontitis for lower right first permanent molar. Root canal therapy was proposed and conducted with the use of DOM and CBCT.

Rickets - A case report.

Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones. Dental manifestation of rickets includes enamel hypoplasia and delayed tooth eruption.

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of various disinfectants for extracted human teeth - A comparative study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of various disinfectants for extracting human teeth. The objectives were to assess the effectiveness of 5% vinegar, 3% hydrogen peroxide, 70% alcohol, and 5.25% sodium hypochlorite for disinfection of extracted human teeth.

A Comparative Study of Dexamethasone Ointment along with Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis.

Aim: To assess and compare the efficacy of dexamethasone ointment with triamcinolone acetonide, the gel form, in the treatment of minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).

Materials And Methods: This was a randomized clinical trial of 60 patients of either sex with clinically diagnosed RAS who were randomly divided into two groups-the dexamethasone ointment group (Group I) and the triamcinolone acetonide gel group (Group II). Patients were asked to apply the gel three times a day on each ulcer.

Evaluation of fracture resistance in class II tooth cavity using different techniques.

It is of interest to evaluate the fracture resistance of endodontically and non-endodontically treated teeth with class II cavity using different techniques and materials. Endodontic access cavities were prepared with the diamond fissure bur following the MOD cavity preparations,. The root canals preparation was done followed by obturation using the single cone obturation technique.

Assessment of Pain Management After Orthognathic Surgery by the Administration of Montelukast: An Original Research.

Introduction: Opioid may cause undue risk after surgical procedures like orthognathic surgeries. The present study was aimed to determine how the preoperative administration of oral montelukast affected the degree of postoperative discomfort following bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (BOS).

Methodology: This study included all skeletal class III subjects scheduled for BOS.

Effect of Different Chemical Surface Treatments on the Shear Bond Strength of Acrylic Teeth With Different High-Impact Denture Base Resins.

Introduction The debonding of acrylic teeth from the denture base, particularly in cases of prominent ridges, is a common problem faced by clinicians and patients. The present study was conducted to assess the effects of various chemical treatments on the shear bond strength (SBS) of acrylic teeth bonded to different high-impact denture base materials. Materials and methods The present in vitro study was conducted on 80 wax specimens with acrylic teeth bonded to two high-impact denture base materials (DPI Tuff (DPI Dental Products of India Ltd, Mumbai) and Trevalon HI (Trevalon HI, Dentsply, Karnataka)).

A Curious Case of Hybrid Ameloblastoma.

Ameloblastoma is one of the most prevalent odontogenic tumors of epithelial origin, with several histological variations. However, among these variants, 'hybrid ameloblastoma' is infrequent and anomalous. The current case study demonstrates the existence of hybrid ameloblastoma in a 27-year-old female patient, which included desmoplastic, follicular, and acanthomatous patterns.

Comparison of fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth using four different commercially available apexification materials - An study.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth using four different apical plug materials, i.e. Pro- Root MTA, Neo- MTA Plus, Biodentine, and Bioactive Glass.

Linking leptin in GCF with tooth movement among Indians.

It is of interest to evaluate the association of orthodontic tooth movement with concentration of leptin in Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF).Thirty orthodontic patients of both genders with equal sample size were included for the present study. Concentration of leptin was assessed at baseline (T0), 1 hr after application of force (T1), 24 hours later (T2), 7 days after application of force (T3), and 1 month after application of orthodontic force (T4).

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: A rare entity.

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a genetic disorder which involves a complex group of inherited conditions. This condition is characterised by the failed development of two or more ectodermal derived anatomic structure; for example, the skin, hair, nails, teeth, and sweat glands. It is a phenotypically heterogenous group of illnesses including anodontia with conical teeth, generalised spacing, reduced ability to sweat, very less hair growth, etc.

Clinical efficacy of green tea, aloe vera and chlorhexidine mouthwashes in the treatment of dental biofilm induced gingivitis: A multi-arm, double-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objective: This multi-arm, randomized, double-blinded, controlled clinical trial was designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of 0.5% green tea (GT), 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) and aloe vera (AV) mouthwash as compared to the control (CNT) group (scaling and polishing alone with no mouthwash) in the management of dental biofilm induced gingivitis among 18-40-year-old patients.

Comparative Analysis of Biofilm Formation on Materials Used for the Fabrication of Implant Supported Prostheses.

Background: Zirconia and other dental pottery, heat-restored polymethyl methacrylate, titanium and other metal amalgams, or a mix of these materials are utilized to fix inserts. It is important to choose a material that is resistant to bacterial colonization for implant-supported prostheses, but durability and aesthetics are important factors as well.

Aim: Biofilm generation on materials used in implant-supported dental prosthesis manufacturing was an objective of this investigation.

To Check the Reliability of Various Cephalometric Parameters used for Predicting the Type of Malocclusions and Growth Patterns.

Background: There are many different types of malocclusions that may result from the sagittal, vertical, or transverse deviations in normal craniofacial development. When it comes to orthodontic problems, malocclusions in the sagittal plane may have a considerable impact on a person's self-esteem as well as their ability to speak and eat properly. Sagittal anomalies in the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue systems may now be accurately diagnosed using a universally accepted standard lateral cephalogram (SLCE).

Assessment of Role of Complete Dentures in Improving the Chewing Efficiency of Edentulous Patients.

Introduction: The loss of teeth leads to difficulty in chewing and smiling and an unesthetic appearance. The present study assessed the role of complete dentures in improving the chewing efficiency of edentulous patients.

Materials And Methods: Eighty-two complete denture wearers of age group 40-75 years of both genders were enrolled in the study.

Severity of Periodontal Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Hospital-Based Study.

Background Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of multifactorial origin. The inflammatory mediators released during the progression of disease may affect all the organs of the body. Renal disease is a chronic systemic disease which may influence the progression of periodontal disease.

The Influence of Thermal Curing Cycles on the Color Stability of Unfilled Polymethyl Methacrylate Teeth.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of water bath polymerization cycles on the color stability of unfilled polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) teeth.

Materials And Methods: A total of 72 samples of unfilled PMMA were divided into two groups. Group 1 was subjected to a short curing cycle and group 2 to a long thermal curing cycle.

An Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy Evaluation on Comparison of Three Different Bleaching Agents using the Laser Activated in-Office Bleaching at Different Wavelengths.

Background: Shade of the teeth is of specific significance to the patient because of social and psychological concern and hence plays vital role as primary care. Bleaching is a noninvasive, relatively inexpensive, conservative, and low-maintenance method to change a smile dramatically.

Aim: To study the effect of application of three bleaching agents at different wavelengths of laser on the enamel surface of teeth using an environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM).

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among the Health-Care Professionals: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.

Objective: The objective of the study is to determine the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among the health-care workers (HCWs).

Materials And Methods: The present questionnaire-based survey among 473 HCW comprising of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and interns was carried out to know the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among different HCW. Responses were recorded and data were assessed through descriptive statistics and by applying analysis of variance, Chi-square, and z-tests.