The Evaluation of Gingival Crevicular Fluid Biomarkers as Predictors of Gingival Enlargement in Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Prospective Study.

Introduction Gingival enlargement (GE) poses a significant problem during fixed orthodontic treatment (FOT). Thus, the primary aim of the current study was to evaluate the concentrations of biomarkers present in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of individuals receiving FOT. The ancillary aim was to examine and compare biomarker levels among patients exhibiting GE undergoing FOT, those without GE undergoing FOT, and a control group comprising individuals not undergoing FOT and to assess the predictors for GE in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Analysis of microbiological profiles of Indian patients with peri-implantitis and periodontitis.

The microbial profile of patients with periimplantis to inqure any unique composition of microorganisms in them is of interest to dentists. Hence, we evaluated the microbial profile of patients with peri-implantitis, patients with periodontitis and normal healthy subjects. 180 subjects were included in this study.

Evaluation of Safe Margins Using Immunohistochemistry in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Background: Hematoxylin & Eosin (H & E) stains have been conventionally used to establish the status of safe margins following resection of primary Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Due to non-specificity of this stain, there is a possibility of false negative results. In this study, we have assessed the role of Immunohistochemistry (IHC) in establishing the status of safe margins.

Evaluation of the Effect of Various Beverages and Food Materials on the Color Stability of Provisional Materials: An In Vitro Study.

Aim This study aims to evaluate the color stability of four provisional materials: polymethyl methacrylate (DPI® Self-Cure), 10-ethoxylated bisphenol A dimethacrylate (Oratemp® C&B), bis-acryl composite resin (Systemp® C&B, Ivoclar Vivadent), and bis-acryl composite (Systemp® C&B, Ivoclar Vivadent) combined with light-cure composite (Fusion Flo® LC). Materials and methods A total of 40 specimens were meticulously crafted from modeling wax into discs, each precisely 2 mm thick and 20 mm in diameter. Four provisional materials were packed into molds, yielding 10 specimens for each material group.

Effect of different root canal irrigants on surface roughness and microhardness of Biodentine combined with triple antibiotic paste: An study.

Background: Biodentine is widely used for endodontic applications; recently, it has been incorporated with triple antibiotic paste (TAP). The effect of endodontic irrigants on the physical characteristics of this new combination needs to be studied.

Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the surface roughness and microhardness of Biodentine incorporated with TAP subjected to various endodontic irrigants.

Prevalence of dental caries among coronavirus disease 2019-recovered patients and correlation with salivary total antioxidant capacity in Kalaburagi region of Indian subpopulation.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has vastly affected mankind worldwide, and its long-term effect on oral health needs to be studied.

Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental caries and its correlation with salivary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in Kalaburagi region of the Indian subpopulation.

Methods: About 80 subjects (16-55 years) were included in the study based on selection criteria and were divided into two groups ( = 40).

Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

Background: Detailed, comprehensive, and timely reporting on population health by underlying causes of disability and premature death is crucial to understanding and responding to complex patterns of disease and injury burden over time and across age groups, sexes, and locations. The availability of disease burden estimates can promote evidence-based interventions that enable public health researchers, policy makers, and other professionals to implement strategies that can mitigate diseases. It can also facilitate more rigorous monitoring of progress towards national and international health targets, such as the Sustainable Development Goals.

A Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Root Surface Biomodification using MTAD, MTAD+I-PRF on Adhesion of Fibrin Clot to Dentin Sem Study.

Root biomodifiers help in removing the smear layer following mechanical debridement. In this context, we evaluated and compared the efficacy of MTAD, MTAD+I-PRF, and phosphate-buffered saline-conditioned dentin surfaces by examining the distribution of the fibrin network using scanning electron microscopy. It was concluded that MTAD can serve as a potentially useful root conditioner/biomodifier.

Evaluation of fracture resistance of maxillary premolars of different geometrical cavities restored with different composite resins incorporated with chitosan nanoparticles.

Background: Composites with 0.2% chitosan nanoparticles (CSN) are used recently; however, this combination needs to be studied in different cavity designs.

Aims: The aim of the study was to compare the fracture resistance of maxillary premolars with different cavity geometries restored with different types of composite resins incorporated with 0.

comparative evaluation of antioxidative effect of selenium alone and in combination with green tea and alpha-tocopherol on the shear bond strength of universal composite resin to enamel after in-office bleaching.

Background: Antioxidant application soon after bleaching process increases the shear bond strength (SBS) of composite resin to enamel.

Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the antioxidant effects of selenium alone and in combination with alpha-tocopherol (αT) and green tea (GT) on SBS of composite resin to enamel following in-office bleaching with 38% hydrogen peroxide (HP).

Methods: Sixty extracted human single -rooted premolar teeth were cleaned and embedded in acrylic resin blocks at the level of cementoenamel junction(CEJ) followed by bleaching with 38% hydrogen peroxide (HP) and arbitrarily divided into seven groups (n=10) for antioxidant application: Group I (negative control): intact teeth, Group II (positive control): only bleaching, Group III: 10% selenium (Se), Group IV: 10% alpha tocopherol (αT), Group V: 10% αT +10% Se, Group VI: 10% Green tea (GT), Group VII: 10%GT+10% Se.

Evaluate the Effectiveness of Toluidine Blue for Obtaining Safe Margins in Resection of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of toluidine blue for obtaining safe margins in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Materials And Methods: Intra-operatively irrigation of the lesion and its surrounding areas was done with toluidine blue solution for 20 s. Followed by irrigation with 1% acetic acid to remove all the mechanically retained stain.

Detection of Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma on F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography-computed Tomography.

Aims And Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), ranks as the third most prevalent malignancy contributing to cancer-related death on a global scale. Hepatocellular carcinoma is known to be the fifth most frequently diagnosed malignancy of the males while among females, it is ranked as the seventh most common malignancy. The study was conducted to detect the sensitivity of primary HCC using F-flourodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography (FDG PET-CT) scan.

A Comparative Analysis of Treatment Effects of PowerScope and AdvanSync2 in Class II Division 1 Malocclusion: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Fixed functional appliances are widely used for the treatment of retrognathic mandibles in skeletal class II malocclusion. The primary objective of the present investigation was to evaluate and compare the treatment effects induced by PowerScope (American Orthodontics, Sheboygan, WI) and AdvanSync2 (Ormco, Orange, CA). The hypothesis posited that there were no notable disparities in the therapeutic impacts of the two appliances.

Elongated Pterygoid Hamulus: A case Report.

Unlabelled: A case is reported of a patient suffering from pain and swelling on the left side of the palate. Elongated pterygoid hamulus appeared to be the cause of his discomfort. we report on a case of elongation of pterygoid hamulus that was managed successfully by surgical treatment and a review of the literature.

Evaluation of the Relationship between Body Mass Index, Dental Caries, and Diet among a Group of 6-12 Years Old School Going Children.

Aim: These results are from research conducted on a sample of healthy school-aged children (ages 6-12) to determine whether or not there is a correlation between BMI, dental caries, and food.

Method: About 500 kids are a part of the study. A stature meter was used to get the tallest possible measurement, and a small electronic scale was used to get the smallest possible weight.

Comparative assessment of surface irregularities of enamel after bonding with different techniques followed by three composite removal methods: An atomic force microscopic study.

Background: To compare and assess the enamel surface roughness by Atomic Force Microscopy between ceramic and metal brackets after adhesive removal with 3 different methods.

Methods: 90 extracted premolars were collected and divided equally into 3 groups G, Y, and R. With group G bonded with metallic brackets (using primer and Transbond XT), group Y with ceramic brackets (primer and Transbond XT), and group R with ceramic brackets (silane and Transbond XT).

Evaluation of Metastatic Lymph Nodes in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Comparative Study of Clinical, FNAC, Ultra Sonography and Computed Tomography with Post Operative Histopathology.

All the head and neck tumours, more than 90% are squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). The presence of metastatic cervical lymph nodes histologically positive for SCC provides one of the simplest and most important prognostic factor in patients with head and neck cancer. In this study, all patients were examined clinically for, location, number, size, shape, consistency and fixation of cervical neck nodes to the underlying structure, and the same was carried out by FNAC, USG and CT.

Evaluation of push-out bond strength of different concentrations of chitosan nanoparticles incorporated composite resin and eighth-generation bonding agent for class II restoration: An study.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the push-out bonding strength of class II cavities of maxillary molars restored with different concentrations of chitosan nanoparticles (CSN) incorporated in universal composite resin and eighth-generation dentin bonding agent (DBA).

Materials And Methods: Seventy extracted human maxillary first molar teeth were cleaned and mounted in acrylic mold up to 2 mm below cementoenamel junction and mesio-occlusal Class II cavities with standard measurements were prepared. CSN 2% and 0.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the surgical outcomes in patients with osteochondroma of mandibular condyle.

Many options exist in the diagnosis and management of condylar osteochondroma. The purpose of this study was to provide a congregate information concerning treatment of the osteochondroma involving the mandibular condyle. The search was conducted in PubMed, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, and Cochrane database until February 2022.

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Iso Amyl 2-Cyanoacrylate Glue in Closure of Extraoral Surgical Wound When Compared with Other Non-Absorbable Suture Materials- A Prospective Clinical Study.

Introduction: Appropriate wound closure with appropriate suture material is of prime significance in surgery. Hence, we aim to assess the efficiency of ISO amyl 2-cyanoacrylate glue in closure of extraoral surgical wound when compared with other suture materials like polypropylene (prolene), nylon (ethilon) and silk (mersilk).

Materials And Methods: We conducted a prospective clinical observational study in which 60 subjects were divided into two groups: suture group and cyanoacrylate group.

Demineralized Freeze-Dried Bone and Modified Hydroxyapatite Granules in Patients Requiring Immediate Dental Implants: A Comparative Study.

Objectives: The objective is to compare demineralized freeze-dried bone and modified hydroxyapatite granules in patients requiring immediate dental implants.

Materials And Methods: Forty patients for immediate dental implants were divided into Group I (demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft) and Group II (modified hydroxyapatite) based on the type of graft used. Success of graft was evaluated based on modified plaque index, gingival index, and Periotest at 3, 6, and 12 months follow up.