Survival rate of dental implant placed using various maxillary sinus floor elevation techniques: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the survival rate of dental implant placed using different maxillary sinus floor elevation techniques.

Setting And Design: PRISMA guidelines were used for this systematic review and meta-analysis.

Materials And Methods: Relevant articles were searched from Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane trials.

Validation of Gujarati Version of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Modules in Head and Neck Cancer Patients of Western India.

Head and neck cancer and its treatment had a significant impact on the quality of life. EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-H&N35 are the two most widely used modules to assess the quality of life among head and neck cancer patients. The aim of the study is to test the reliability and validity of Gujarati version of EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-H&N35module in a clinical setting.

Exploring quality of life among head-and-neck cancer patients in Western India using European organization for research and treatment of cancer questionnaires.

Background: Head-and-neck cancers (HNCs) are one of the major public health problems for both patients and the health-care providers in India. The clinical manifestations of HNC and its treatment can lead to negative effects on the quality of life (QoL) of the patient. The study is aimed to explore the QoL using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QoL questionnaires among HNC patients in Western part of India.

Light-cured calcium hydroxide cements release of calcium ions using argon based induction coupled mass spectroscopy - an study.

Calcium ion-releasing ability of different calcium hydroxide-based pulp capping materials was comparatively evaluated in this study. Different brands of cements were taken from different manufacturers and categorized into three groups. Three different brands of Ca(OH) cements (Dycal, TheraCal, and Cal LC) were taken prepared by mixing and curing the cements as per the manufacturer's instructions.

A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Impact of Cancer Directed Treatment on Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.

Introduction: Head and neck cancer and its treatment play a significant role in a patient's quality of life. The evaluation of the quality of life is important for the better survival of the patients. The study aims to determine how the different treatment modalities impact the quality of life in head and neck cancer patients.

Oral Health Related Quality of Life Changes in Standard Cleft and Surgery Patients- A clinical study.

Background: Malocclusions are expected to affect subjective attraction, social recognition, and intellect. For dentofacial deformities, functional concerns can also arise. The previous research has established a gradient on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) scores through malocclusion intensity, particularly in the social and emotional realms.

Comparative evaluation of occlusal splint therapy and muscle energy technique in the management of temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Contradicting evidence regarding the effects of occlusal splint therapy in the management of Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and promising results shown by muscle energy technique.

Aim: To determine and compare the effects of occlusal splint therapy, muscle energy technique, and combined treatment with education for self-management and counseling in the management of TMD.

Study Design And Settings: Randomized clinical trial.

Antifungal effects of tulsi, garlic, cinnamon and lemongrass in powder and oil form on : An study.

Introduction: The use of plants for treating diseases is as old as the human species. Medicinal plants have been a major source of therapeutic agents for alleviation and cure of diseases.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate and compare the antifungal activity of garlic, cinnamon, lemongrass and tulsi in powder and oil form at different concentrations on .

Assessment of Apical Extrusion of Debris during Root Canal Preparation with Different Ni-Ti File Systems: An Study.

Aim And Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the apical extrusion of debris during root canal preparation with the use of different Nickel-Titanium (Ni-Ti) file systems.

Materials And Methods: Totally 60 single-rooted human mandibular premolar teeth with fully formed roots were chosen for the study. The coronal access cavity and all other preparations were done with the use of an access cavity kit and then 60 samples were randomly separated into three investigational groups ( = 20); group I: self-adjusting file, group II: WaveOne Gold, and group III: Mtwo rotary system.

Buccinator muscle repositioning: A rare case report, short discussion, and literature review.

Anatomical abnormalities are commonly associated with many problems. Among all anomalies, one is crestal attachment of the frenum or muscle on the alveolar process. Crestal attachment of the buccinator muscle is a rare phenomenon.

Comparison of panoramic radiograph and cone beam computed tomography findings for impacted mandibular third molar root and inferior alveolar nerve canal relation.

Objectives: This study was aimed at determining the specific signs of close relationship between impacted mandibular third molar (IMTM) root and inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) canal as visualised on digital panoramic radiograph or orthopantomograph (OPG) which should indicate as well as contraindicate the need for cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging based on hierarchical model of Fryback and Thornbury.

Materials And Methods: The sample consisted of 120 individuals (200 IMTM) who had undergone OPG as well as CBCT imaging as preoperative radiographic evaluation before surgical extraction. On panoramic radiographs; Rood and Sheehab's radiographic signs of IMTM root and IAN canal, impacted third molar position based on Winter's classification and depth of impaction based on Pell and Gregory's classification were evaluated.

Expression of Ki-67 in odontogenic cysts: A comparative study between odontogenic keratocysts, radicular cysts and dentigerous cysts.

Introduction And Objectives: Odontogenic cysts are the most common cysts of the jaws and are formed from the remnants of the odontogenic apparatus. Among these odontogenic cysts, radicular cysts (RCs) (about 60% of all diagnosed jaw cysts), dentigerous cysts (DCs) (16.6% of all jaw cysts) and odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) (11.

Mandibular canine index: A study for gender determination in Gandhinagar population.

Introduction: One of the important pieces of information gathered from tooth analysis is the sex of an individual. In most human living populations, mandibular canines show the greatest dimorphism and greatest dimensional differences between males and females. In view of these facts, the aim of this study was to establish the standard mandibular canine index (MCI) and estimate the sexual dimorphism in the population of Gandhinagar district of Gujarat state.

Evaluation of determinants for the nickel release by the standard orthodontic brackets.

Aim: The study was aimed to assess the effect of different pH and immersion time on the amount of nickel release from simulated orthodontic appliance of 3M Unitek company.

Material And Method: Nickel ion release was evaluated after subjecting the brackets to the simulated artificial oral environment. In this study, 90 stainless steel brackets of 3M Unitek Company were tested by immersing them in artificial saliva of pH 4.

Various bio-mechanical factors affecting heat generation during osteotomy preparation: A systematic review.

Background: As implant site preparation and bone are critical precursors to primary healing, thermal and mechanical damage to the bone must be minimized during the preparation of the implant site. Moreover, excessively traumatic surgery can adversely affect the maturation of bone tissue at the bone/implant interface and consequently diminish the predictability of osseointegration. So, this study was carried out to evaluate the various biological and mechanical factors responsible for heat generation during osteotomy site preparation to reduce the same for successful osseointegration of dental implants.

Evaluation of role of trace elements in oral submucous fibrosis patients: A study on Gujarati population.

Introduction: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), a precancerous condition, is highly prevalent in the Indian subcontinent. Among many trace elements, copper and iron are required for the functioning of numerous enzymes. The biochemical alterations of these trace elements in the serum of patients with premalignant conditions can help in determining the staging of the disease, its appropriate treatment and as an indicator for prognosis.

Quantitative and qualitative assessment of argyrophilic nucleolar organizer regions in normal, premalignant and malignant oral lesions.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the cell proliferation and biologic aggressiveness of the lesions by evaluating the significance of number and dispersal pattern of Argyrophillic Nucleolar organizing Regions (AgNORs) using silver colloid technique in normal mucosa, premalignant and malignant lesions.

Settings And Design: In-vitro study, lab setting.

Methods And Material: The study sample consisted of five groups each with a sample size of 10 and a control group.

Immunohistochemical evaluation of p63 and cyclin D1 in oral squamous cell carcinoma and leukoplakia.

Objectives: There are only a limited number of studies on cyclin D1 and p63 expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and leukoplakia. This study compared cyclin D1 and p63 expression in leukoplakia and OSCC to investigate the possible correlation of both markers with grade of dysplasia and histological grade of OSCC.

Materials And Methods: The study included a total of 60 cases, of which 30 were diagnosed with OSCC and 30 with leukoplakia, that were evaluated immunohistochemically for p63 and cyclin D1 expression.

Effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in irradiated maxillofacial dental implant patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

The significantly higher implant failure rates in maxillofacial patients, undergoing radiotherapy, might be caused by the long-term effects of reduced vascularization compromising the implantation site. An extensive preclinical animal literature and a multitude of clinical reports suggest the use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy as it can improve the tissue vascularity. Hence, it may increase the implant survival rate by enhancing osseointegration process in such patients.

Comparison of the Amount of Temperature Rise in the Pulp Chamber of Teeth Treated With QTH, Second and Third Generation LED Light Curing Units: An In Vitro Study.

This in vitro study was designed to measure and compare the amount of temperature rise in the pulp chamber of the teeth exposed to different light curing units (LCU), which are being used for curing composite restorations. The study was performed in two settings; first, an in vitro and second was mimicking an in vivo situation. In the first setup of the study, three groups were formed according to the respective three light curing sources.

Caries risk in children of Udaipur City, India using genetic taste sensitivity to 6--propylthiouracil.

Aims And Objectives: Dental caries still remains the single most common disease of childhood. The present study was conducted to test the hypothesis that a higher prevalence of dental caries would be observed among nontaster children compared to medium tasters or supertasters of 6n propylthiouracil impregnated filter papers.

Materials And Methods: The present study was conducted on a random sample of 600 school children aged 6-12 years in Udaipur city.

Association of Oral Candida albicans with Severe Early Childhood Caries - A Pilot Study.

Introduction: In early childhood, children are more susceptible to opportunistic microbial colonization in the oral cavity due to immature immune system and not fully established micro flora. The current literature proposes a probable role of Candida albicans, a fungus in the etiopathogenesis of dental caries.

Aim: This study was conducted to compare the Candida albicans count in children with severe early childhood caries and caries free children.

Comparative Evaluation of Ciprofloxacin Levels in GCF and Plasma of Chronic Periodontitis Patients: Quasi Experimental Study.

Introduction: For any antimicrobial approach to be successful in periodontal therapy, it is important that the antimicrobial agent targets the sub-gingival biofilm by attaining sufficient concentration at the sub-gingival site.

Aim: The purpose of the present study was to determine and compare the concentrations of ciprofloxacin present in Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) and plasma after its systemic administration.

Materials And Methods: A total of 20 subjects, in the age group of 30-60 years satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were chosen from the outpatient Department of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad and consent was obtained.

An in vitro Comparative Evaluation of Three Remineralizing Agents using Confocal Microscopy.

Introduction: The caries process has been thought to be irreversible, resulting in the permanent loss of tooth substance and eventually the development of a cavity. Recent approaches focused on application of remineralizing agents to incipient carious lesions, aim at controlling demineralization and promoting remineralization. Remineralizing agents create a supersaturated environment around the lesion; thus, preventing mineral loss and forces calcium and phosphate ions in the vacant areas.

Oral cancer: Etiology and risk factors: A review.

Oral cancer is the sixth most common malignancy in the world. Oral cancer is of major concern in Southeast Asia primarily because of the prevalent oral habits of betel quid chewing, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Despite recent advances in cancer diagnoses and therapies, the 5.