Comparative Evaluation of Low-level Laser Therapy and Intralesional Injection in OSMF Patients: A Quasi-randomized Trial.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy and intralesional injection in oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) patients.

Materials And Methods: The present study comprised of 52 grade II OSMF patients aged between 20 and 60 years. A pretreatment assessment was done for each patients.

Comparative Analysis of Digital Versus Conventional Impressions in Fixed Prosthodontics.

Background: In the realm of fixed prosthodontics, the transition from conventional to digital impressions has been a subject of ongoing debate. This study aims to provide a comparative analysis of digital versus conventional impressions in terms of accuracy and efficiency.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients requiring fixed prosthodontic treatment were selected for this study.

Comparative Analysis of Surgical Techniques for Wisdom Tooth Extraction.

Background: Wisdom tooth extraction often requires various surgical techniques due to differences in tooth position, root morphology, and patient characteristics. This research aims to compare traditional surgical extraction with minimally invasive techniques such as piezo surgery and laser-assisted extraction, as well as extraction with the aid of 3D imaging and navigation systems.

Methods: Patients requiring wisdom tooth extraction were randomly assigned to one of the surgical technique groups.

Comparison of Surgical Techniques for Correction of Mandibular Asymmetry in TMJ Ankylosis Patients.

Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis frequently results in mandibular asymmetry, which impairs an affected person's ability to function and look good. Because of the intricacy of TMJ ankylosis and the variety of surgical procedures available, correcting mandibular asymmetry surgically can be difficult.

Methods: Patients with mandibular asymmetry and TMJ ankylosis who had surgery at a tertiary care facility between certain periods were the subject of a retrospective investigation.

Evaluation of Caries Risk Using Cariogram Among Orthodontic Patients Before and During Treatment: A Comparative Study.

Objective The primary objective was to examine the Cariogram parameters among orthodontic patients with fixed appliances and evaluate the impact of preventive measures on mitigating the risk of dental caries during orthodontic therapy. Materials and methods Patients visiting the representative orthodontic clinics across 14 districts of Kerala participated in the comparative cross-sectional study from January 2023 to January 2024. The sampling method employed in this study was convenience quota sampling, where study subjects were allocated from each of the low, moderate, and high caries risk profiles until the sample size reached the minimal requirement within each group.

A Comparative Evaluation of Stress Distribution Around Different Widths of Implant and Bony Interface in Function During Axial and Non-axial Loading: A Finite Element Analysis.

Objective: The study employed three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis (FEA) and examined how implant diameters affect stress distribution across the implant-bone contact and how stress transmission through this interface changes during axial and non-axial loading.

Materials And Methods: A 3D mandibular model was created using cone beam CT of a patient with implants inserted into the first mandible molar. Nobel Biocare implants (Nobel Biocare, Switzerland) with specific dimensions of 3.

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.

Evaluation of the Impact of Digital Dentistry on the Precision of Implant Placement and Prosthesis Fabrication: An In-Vitro Study.

Background: Digital dentistry has revolutionized the field of implant dentistry, offering enhanced accuracy and precision in implant placement and prosthesis fabrication. This study aims to evaluate the effect of digital dentistry on the accuracy of implant placement and prosthesis fit through a comprehensive in-vitro assessment.

Methods: In this in-vitro study, a Digital Dentistry Group and a Conventional Group were compared regarding implant placement accuracy and prosthesis fit.

Efficacy of Various Herbal Preparations Against Oral Candida: A Lab-Based Study.

Aim: This research was done to analyze the effectiveness related to herbal chemicals in tackling candidiasis.

Materials And Methods: Grounded and ethanol-extracted residues of plants like Avicennia marina, Fagonia indica, Portulaca oleracea, Lawsania inermis, Ziziphus spina, Asphodelus tenuifolius, and Salvadora persica were used in the study. The extract was used against candida species, after which the antibacterial as well as cytotoxicity toward the former were evaluated.

Comparison of Surface Roughness of Different Orthodontic Archwires: Atomic Force Microscopic Study.

Background: Surface roughness (SR) of dental components is significant because it impacts the surface area of the contact surface, which in turn affects corrosion behavior and biological compatibility. Orthodontic archwires (OA) with SR can affect the coefficient of friction, which in turn affects how effectively sliding biomechanics work and how the orthodontic appliance works efficiently.

Aim: The objectives of the present investigation were to examine the SR of five distinct kinds of OA using an atomic force microscope (AFM) and to assess the merits of using AFM to analyze orthodontic materials.

Comparative Evaluation of the Phytochemical Analysis and Efficacy of Four Plant-derived Extracts against : An Study.

Introduction: Oral health is a loyal part of general health. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), dental caries is the most widespread noncommunicable disease and is a significant universal public health concern. The main causative organism associated with this disease is .

Comparative Assessment of Three Different Alveolar Ridge Dimension Measurement Methods before Implant Placement: An Study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the three various techniques for measuring the alveolar ridge's dimensions prior to implant insertion.

Materials And Methods: For this study, a total of 36 participants were chosen. To prepare a surgical stent, a study model was created from an alginate impression.

A Comparative Evaluation of Enamel Wear Against Different Surface Finished Ceramics: An In Vitro Study.

Background: An essential factor in the clinical acceptability of all ceramic restorations is the degree of tooth enamel wear. Wear of human enamel has been shown to produce traumatic occlusion, loss of vertical dimension, supra eruption of opposing teeth, periodontal disintegration, and temporomandibular dysfunction. To assess and compare enamel wear against two different ceramics (IPS Empress and Zirconia) and against three different ceramic surface treatments (autoglazed, overglazed, and polished).

A Study to Assess Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Vitamin D on Gingivitis: A Dose Dependent Randomised Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency increases gingivitis risk. Studies show that higher vitamin D levels reduce inflammation.

Materials And Methods: College conducted a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial on 451 people's vitamin D and gingival health at baseline.

Evaluation of Hearing Performance in Patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis in Relation to Different Grades.

Background: OSMF is now recognized worldwide as an Indian disease. Blanching and rigidity of the oral mucosa, impaired mobility of the soft palate and tongue, difficulty opening the mouth, burning sensation, lack of gustatory sensation, and mild deafness due to Eustachian tube dysfunction. Soft palatal muscles often affect Eustachian tube function.

Evaluation of Root Dentin Damage during Retreatment Procedure using Various Engine-Driven Retreatment File Systems-A Micro-CT Study.

Aim: The aim of this research was to assess the damage to root dentin that arises from retreatment with different engine-driven NiTi retreatment files employing micro-computed tomography.

Materials And Methods: Sixty mandibular premolar teeth having a single root and root canal that were recently extracted were gathered and stored. The specimens were de-coronated at the cementoenamel junction under water irrigation to achieve a homogeneous root length of 16 millimeters.

Phytic Acid: A Novel Dentine Conditioning Agent for Glass Ionomer Cement Restorations: An Scanning Electron Microscopic Study.

Background: Various dentin conditioners have been recommended to enhance the bond strength of glass ionomer cement (GIC) to dentin. The purpose of the study was to determine the efficacy of three dentin conditioners on the microshear bond strength of GIC and the failure patterns of the restoration, as well as the efficacy of removing the smear layer using a scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Materials And Methods: Eighty healthy mandibular premolars were cleaned, isolated, and divided into four groups ( = 20).

Patient's Knowledge and Perception of Endodontics Treatment: An Observational Study.

Objective: To assess public awareness regarding endodontic treatment and assess patients' knowledge regarding endodontic treatment.

Materials And Methods: A questionnaire was prepared and given to 300 patients who had visited the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics between November 2021 and October 2022, after obtaining ethical clearance and consent from all the participants. The questionnaire included sociodemographic details and about their knowledge about endodontic treatment.

Assessing the Contact Angle Between Dentin Treated With Irrigation and Calcium Hydroxide and Root Canal Sealers.

Background The long-term use of calcium hydroxide, or Ca(OH)2, on dentin has been established in the literature. However, scarce data is available on dentin wettability with Ca(OH)2. Aim The present study was conducted to assess the outcomes of Ca(OH)2 use on the wettability of dentin following two and four weeks of using sealers of bioceramic (BC) and Tubli-Seal™ in the root canal.

Retraction: Assessing the Contact Angle Between Dentin Treated With Irrigation and Calcium Hydroxide and Root Canal Sealers.

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An Assessment of Retention Force of ZrO, Polyether Ether Ketone, and ZrO-Polyether Ether Ketone Telescopic Attachment for Mandibular Overdentures.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare ZrO, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and ZrO-PEEK telescopic attachments in terms of retention of overdenture.

Methodology: Forty-five acrylic resin models of the lower arch were divided into 3 groups of 15 each. In Group I, primary and secondary crowns were constructed from all zirconia (ZrO), whereas all PEEK was used for Group II and Group III was made up of ZrO PEEK.

Effect of Dental Anxiety on Oral Health among the First-Time Dental Visitors: A Hospital-based Study.

Objective: The objective was to assess dental anxiety and to find its association with oral health status and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among 20-40-year-old patients visiting Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital.

Materials And Methods: A single-center, hospital-based cross-sectional study was done among first-time dental visitors in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital over a period of 8 months (July 14-February 18). The sample size was determined to be 700.

Perception of Oral Health and Practices among Children Residing in Orphanages in Bengaluru.

Background: Children residing in orphanages often have accumulated oral health needs as they are unaware of the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Due to financial constraints, the provision of oral health care is often neglected.

Aims And Objectives: This study attempts to assess the perception of oral health and practices among children residing in orphanages in Bengaluru.

Comparison of the Length of Styloid Process in Panoramic Radiographs to Computed Tomography as the Gold Standard.

Aims: To compare the length of styloid process assessed using computed tomography (CT) and panoramic radiographs (PAN).

Materials And Methods: PAN were taken for 15 patients requiring CT reporting to PMS Dental College or metro scans, after obtaining informed consent and fulfilling all the inclusion and exclusion criteria. CT images were taken in metro scans.