Precision in Prosthetics: Two Case Reports on Transformative Rehabilitation With Custom Ocular and Orbital Prostheses.

The eyes play a crucial role in vision and emotional expression, and their loss can profoundly affect appearance and psychological well-being. Eye loss may result from trauma, tumors, infections, malignancies, or congenital abnormalities. Surgical methods for removing an eye include enucleation, evisceration, and exenteration.

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Narrow Mandibular Ridge by Two-Stage Split Technique: A Case Report.

Subsequent to dental extraction, residual ridge resorption manifests as an inherent biological process unfolding over an approximate duration of one year. This intrinsic phenomenon entails a substantial diminution, occasionally reaching 50%, in the initial bucco-lingual dimensions of the mandibular bone. To address this issue, a dental procedure known as the two-stage ridge split intervention is employed.

Oral health and nicotine dependence in tobacco users visiting a Dental Institution in North India.

Objective: The cross-sectional study was intended to evaluate the oral health and nicotine dependence among tobacco users.

Material & Methods: Fagerstorm Test for Nicotine Dependence estimated nicotine dependence and clinically oral examination was performed in recording the dentition status, oral hygiene, gingivitis and periodontal health. Descriptive statistics was computed using mean, percentage and standard deviation.

Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Oro-systemic Link among General Population: A Cross-sectional Survey.

Aim: Various surveys aimed at gathering the knowledge and awareness of health practitioners as well as students, both medical and dental, regarding the link between oral health and systemic diseases have been published. However, relatively few studies have attempted to examine the awareness of such knowledge among the general population. Therefore, the current study aimed to explore the public perception regarding the oro-systemic link.

Comparison of salivary flow rate and pH between healthy subjects and tobacco and areca nut chewers.

Introduction: Tobacco and areca nuts release carcinogens, which cause alterations in saliva. Evaluation of these changes through estimation of salivary flow rate and pH was performed in tobacco and areca nut chewers and apparently healthy subjects.

Material And Methods: The study group for this comparative study comprised 60 subjects with 20 areca nut chewers (group 1), 20 tobacco chewers (group 2), and 20 non-tobacco and areca nut chewers (group 3) in the ages between 18 and 75 years.

Recent Development of DNA Gyrase Inhibitors: An Update.

Antibiotic or antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global public health threat that occurs when bacterial or fungal infections do not respond to the drug regimen designed to treat these infections. As a result, these microbes are not evaded and continue to grow. Antibiotic resistance against natural and already-known antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin and Novobiocin can be overcome by developing an agent that can act in different ways.

Fetal Humeral Diaphyseal Length in the Second Trimester - A Radiographic Observational Study among Indian Population.

Objectives: The present study was performed to provide a normal reference range for humerus diaphysis length at the second trimester of pregnancy in an Indian population.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 25 radiographs of aborted normal human fetuses of gestational age (GA) between 13 and 28 weeks. The radiographs were used to measure the maximum length of the humerus using a vernier calliper.

Assessment of Flexural and Compressive Strengths of EQUIA, GC Gold Hybrid, and Conventional GIC Restorative Materials.

Objectives: This research was performed to assess the flexural and compressive strengths of EQUIA, GC Gold Hybrid (GH), and conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorative materials. Materials and methods: This study compares three restorative.

Materials: group I-EQUIA Forte GIC, group II-GC GH, and group III-conventional GIC for compressive and flexural strength evaluation.

Comparative and clinical evaluation between piezoelectric and conventional rotary techniques for mandibular impacted third molar extraction.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the operative and postoperative outcomes of the mandibular impacted third molar removal using piezoelectric technique and conventional rotary bur technique.

Settings: The study was conducted in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery between January 1, 2019, and January 1, 2020.

Materials And Methods: Thirty patients, with an age of 18-40 years, with asymptomatic bilateral impacted mandibular third molars, were selected for the study and randomly surgical extraction was done either using piezoelectric or the conventional rotary bur technique on each site.

Evaluation of biphasic hydroxapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate as a bone graft material in the treatment of periodontal vertical bony defects - A clinical and digital radiological measurement study.

Aims And Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate 2 bone graft materials, that is, biphasic hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate, in the treatment of periodontal vertical bony defects. In term of attachment level, probing depth and radiographic bone level changes. Also, a new digital method of radiographic assessment was used for measurement of vertical bone defect.

Oral Hygiene practices and Oral Health Related Quality of Life observed in patients reporting to Dental Institution in North India during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to ascertain Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQOL) and evaluate oralhygiene practices in patients visiting a dental institution during COVID-19 time.

Materials And Methods: Face-to face interviews were conducted using a semi-structured close-ended questionnaire,assessing oral hygiene practices and self-reported oral problems perceived in last 6 months, using both Hindi and English version of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) Questionnaire. Frequency distribution of oral hygiene practices were obtained, and Descriptive statistics computed the scores of OHIP-14.

Jaw bone metastasis from Lung cancer as sole primary source: A systematic review.

Background: Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Lung cancer metastasis to oral region is very rare. Very few research work has been conducted till date to analyse the jaw bone metastasis from Lung cancer as the primary source.

3D printed obturators - An innovative journey.

The children suffering from cleft palate undergo physical and psychological trauma of a basic life function of feeding until the surgeon deems it suitable for corrective surgery. It is highly discouraging for the parents to face the ordeal being suffered by the child. Over the years, several modalities have been developed in the form of techniques and products to improve the feeding experience of the child.

Management of Root Perforation due to Internal Resorption: A 1-year Follow-up Study.

Diagnosing tooth resorption is critical for effective management. Internal resorption is a rare phenomenon, presenting with a pathognomonic clinical sign of a "pink spot" in the crown. In case of infection-induced tooth resorption, endodontic therapy needs to be carried out to decrease bacterial load within the pulp space and facilitate repair of resorbed tooth structure.

Cast-Based Guided Implant Placement and Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Single Edentulous Space: Case Report and Systematic Analysis of Surgical Guides Used in Implant Dentistry.

This report discusses a clinical case of prosthetic rehabilitation of a single edentulous space using cast-based guided implant placement, a surgical protocol for correct implant installation. It also provides a rundown of various techniques used and surgical guides available in dental implantology. Correct and preplanned implant positioning and angulation are the adjuncts to a successful implant-supported restoration.

Scanning Electron Microscopic and Dye Penetration Evaluation of Hand Instrumentation Techniques on Formation of Smear Layer in Root Canal Preparation: An Study.

Aims And Objectives: The present study was undertaken for evaluating various hand instrumentation techniques with different instruments in the formation of smear layer.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and seventy-five extracted mandibular molars were collected and were cut at cementoenamel junction. Afterward, the distal roots were separated.

Antibacterial Effect of Silver Nanoparticle Gel as an Intracanal Medicament in Combination with Other Medicaments against : An Study.

Background: Bacteria and their by-products are responsible for various pulpal and periapical infections which can be classified as biofilm-mediated infections. Recently, nanoparticles have been introduced to decrease the bacterial load in endodontic infections.

Aim And Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare and evaluate the antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles alone and combination of silver nanoparticles with calcium hydroxide and chlorhexidine against .

Assessment of various endodontic instrumentation systems on the amount of apically extruded bacteria - An study.

Aim: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of different endodontic instrumentation systems on the amount of apically extruded bacteria.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and twenty freshly extracted human mandibular premolars with single canal were collected. Endodontic access cavities were prepared and then contaminated with an suspension (ATCC 29212).

Saliva as a Potential Diagnostic Tool to Evaluate Relationship between Oral Microbiome and Potentially Malignant Disorders for Prevention of Malignant Transformation.

Objective: The current research was conducted with an aim to assess the association of oral microbiome with Potentially malignant disorders (PMDs) because usage of tobacco in any form alters the normal microbiome and shifts it towards dysbiosis. Thus, our definitive knowledge of the oral commensal bacteria and oral cancer link can definitely be used as a potential adjunct to early diagnosis and management of PMDs and prevent it's malignant transformation.

Study Design: A total of 100 individuals of minimum 18 years of age were included in the study which, were classified into 2 groups of tobacco users (50) and non-tobacco users (50).

Amelioration of Diabetes mellitus by modulation of GLP-1 via targeting alpha-glucosidase using Acacia tortilis polysaccharide in Streptozotocin-Nicotinamide induced diabetes in rats.

Background: Polysaccharides decrease the glucose level by inhibiting α-glucosidase enzyme which further increases the level of GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide 1) to increase the insulin level as per earlier reports.

Objective: Similar hypothesis was designed in present study to investigate the α-glucosidase enzyme inhibition and involvement of GLP-1 in antidiabetic mechanism of Acacia tortilis polysaccharides (AEATP) in diabetic rats. Isolated polysaccharides were analyzed for their chemical nature by using HPLC and FTIR method.

Forensic endodontics and national identity programs in India.

National identity programs like Aadhaar in India can play an unique role in identification of an individual and has numerous beneficial applications for the government and the citizens. The biometric records of finger prints and iris provided in the database can be useful for the forensic purpose. In unfortunate incidence of disasters, accidents, and criminal cases such as severe burnings, the identification of the victims is possible through dental profiling where fingerprint matching is not possible.

Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization in 8-16-year-old Children in Industrial Town of Solan District of Himachal Pradesh.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and etiology of molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in 8- to 16-year-old children from town (Baddi) of Himachal Pradesh.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 2000 children from various schools of Baddi. Molar-incisor hypomineralization was diagnosed on the basis of EAPD 2003 criteria revised in 2009.

Management of Dentinogenesis Imperfecta: A Report of Two Cases.

Unlabelled: Dentinogenesis imperfect is a hereditary dentin defect leading to discoloration as well as early tooth wear. Timely diagnosis and treatment are required to prevent further tooth loss. Two patients reported to the department of pediatrics dentistry with dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI).