Correlation of serum cornitine levels with bone mineral density among Indian male tobacco users.

It is of interest to assess levels of serum cornitine in male tobacco users and also find its correlation with bone mineral density. Assessment for serum cotinine levels was done using commercially available Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA Kit). While bone mineral density was measured using bone densitometry through ultrasound in the wrist region.

Healing of Endosseous Implants Having Different Surface Characteristics in the Alveolar Bone: A Clinical Study.

Background Total treatment time in implant placement can be significantly reduced by placing immediate implants into the freshly extracted sockets. Also, immediate implant placement can act as a guide for proper and accurate implant placement. Additionally, in immediate implant placement, the resorption of bone associated with the healing of the extraction socket is also reduced.

A Comparative Analysis of Voids and Sealing Ability of Different Obturating Techniques Using CBCT.

Aim: To evaluate voids and sealing ability using a disposable syringe, endodontic pressure syringe, and Skinni syringe with NaviTip in primary molars with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials And Methods: The 15 extracted primary mandibular molars with at least one root ≥8 mm length and an equal number of mesiobuccal canals were divided into three groups, i.e.

A Clinical Study Comparing the Maxillary Anterior Tooth Shade and Fabricated Crown Shade of the Western Uttar Pradesh Population to Commercial Shade Guides.

Background It is essential for dentists and technicians to work together to fabricate and create restorations that are a "perfect" shade match for a particular person. Thus, the Vitapan 3D-Master tooth shade system (Vita Zahnfabrik, Germany) was created and put into use in order to improve the accuracy of shade-selection operations. The objective was to visually assess the color of the maxillary anterior teeth in male and female subjects from various age groups in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Rhino-Orbital Cerebral Mucormycosis Causing Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis: A Case Series of Two Patients.

Temporomandibular joint ankylosis is caused by trauma, infection, autoimmune, inflammatory joint diseases, and several other minor causes. Mucormycosis causing temporomandibular joint ankylosis has not been reported. We report two cases of temporomandibular joint ankylosis caused by mucormycosis from 2018 to 2022.

Comparative evaluation of efficacy of skin staples and conventional sutures in closure of extraoral surgical wounds in neck region: A double-blind clinical study.

Background: The development of the skin stapling technique for surgical wound closure is less time-consuming than the conventional sutures.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of skin staples and 4-0 prolene conventional suture in closure of extraoral surgical wounds in neck region in elective maxillofacial surgery.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted on a total of 60 patients, who were equally divided into three groups.

Correlation of COVID-19 with severity of periodontitis-A clinical and biochemical study.

Background: Various conceptual hypotheses have been put forth to link association of COVID-19 with various chronic diseases such as periodontitis. Empirical evidence is still lacking to correlate the severity of COVID-19 with periodontal diseases.

Objectives: This study was undertaken with an objective to correlate COVID severity in systemically healthy patients suffering from periodontal diseases.

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Evidence-Based Dentistry, Perception Basis, and Use of Articaine Among Dental Practitioners.

Many dentists use articaine as their choice of local anesthetic agent. However, the use of articaine is limited to inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANBs), and literature data are scarce concerning its perception and choice among various dental practitioners.  The aim of the present study was to assess the extent of articaine use as a local anesthetic in dentistry, its perception basis, and the consistency of evidence of the efficacy and safety of articaine in recent practice.

Lung cancer metastasizing to salivary glands: Systematic review.

Metastasis to salivary glands from the secondary source outside the head and neck region is extremely rare and Carcinoma Lung is one of the rarest sources of distant spread to salivary glands. Owing to missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis, accurate identification of clinical and pathological aspects of these metastatic lesions remains a challenging task. Many studies regarding metastasis to the oral cavity have been already documented in the literature, but very little research work has been done to analyse the cases of lung cancer metastasis as the sole primary source, particularly to salivary glands.

A comparative evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of an infrared sensor device with standard mounting procedure in completely edentulous patients: A pilot clinical study.

Statement Of Problem: The conventional diagnostic mounting procedure in completely edentulous patients is time-consuming and increases the laboratory workload. Alternatives like optical scanners and jaw tracking devices have been documented but have their own shortcomings.

Purpose: The purpose of this pilot clinical study was to assess the suitability of an infrared sensor scan device in procuring the diagnostic data parameters for completely edentulous patients.

Evaluating the Prevalence and Distribution of Dental Anomalies in the Permanent Dentition of Patients Seeking Dental Care.

Background:  Disturbances seen during tooth formation result in developmental dental anomalies presenting in the oral cavity. These anomalies manifest as discrepancies in the number, color, size, and shape of the teeth. These dental anomalies can either be acquired, congenital, or developmental.

Chondroid choristoma of the tongue: A rare case report.

Choristomas are tumor-like masses consisting of normal cells in an abnormal location. Choristomas of the oral cavity are rare lesions. We report a case of Cartilaginous choristoma on the ventral aspect of the tongue in a 25-year-old female.

Lung cancer metastasis to oral soft tissues; Systematic review of 122 cases.

Background: Lung cancer metastasis to oral region is very rare. Studies have been published analysing the cases of metastatic tumours to the oral cavity by many researchers. But very few research work has been conducted till date to analyse only the oral soft tissue metastasis from Lung cancer as the primary source.

Understanding Acquired Brain Injury: A Review.

Any type of brain injury that transpires post-birth is referred to as Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). In general, ABI does not result from congenital disorders, degenerative diseases, or by brain trauma at birth. Although the human brain is protected from the external world by layers of tissues and bone, floating in nutrient-rich cerebrospinal fluid (CSF); it remains susceptible to harm and impairment.

Outcomes Following Hydraulic Pressure Indirect Sinus Lift in Cases of Simultaneous Implant Placement With Platelet-Rich Fibrin.

Background To achieve a better long-term prognosis in the posterior maxilla with poor quality of bone, the sinus lift must ensure bone regeneration till the apex of the dental implant for osseointegration. An indirect sinus lift is a minimally invasive procedure where simultaneous bone condensation is achieved. During the sinus lift procedures, different graft materials are used to gain the height of the bone in the sinus.

Prevalence of Stress and Coping Disorders among Dental Students: An Original Research.

Introduction: The students pursuing professional studies such as medicine and dentistry have to endure a lot of stress. Hence, we evaluated the prevalence of stress and coping disorders among dental students.

Methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based online survey study among 100 dental students of 1-4 years.

A Study to Assess Patients' Perception and Acceptance of Teledentistry for Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Background: With the aim of preventing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), teledentistry allows for the follow-up of patients who can be remotely monitored, decreasing patient mobilization and reducing the risk of virus dissemination. The aim of this cross-sectional pilot survey was to assess patients' perception and acceptance of a teledentistry program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials And Methods: Demographic characteristics of the patients were recorded, and a 24-question survey was completed.

Dental Caries and Brushing Techniques Attitude in School Students: An Original Research.

Introduction: Oral health plays an important role in the overall wellness of an individual. Hence in our study, we aim to evaluate the awareness and knowledge about dental caries and pattern of brushing among secondary school students.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based survey among 200 secondary school students to estimate their awareness and knowledge about dental caries and brushing pattern.

Low-Level Laser Therapy Role in Surgical Extractions: An Original Research.

Introduction: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been of interest in the clinical application in dentistry. Hence, we evaluated the LLLT on the wound healing in the mandibular surgical extraction.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a prospective clinical study with 50 male subjects, equally distributed as controls and cases.

Efficacy of Locking Miniplates in Managing Mandibular Fractures without Intermaxillary Fixation.

Background: In maxillofacial trauma, the most commonly encountered are mandibular fractures requiring treatment. Managing these fractures with rigid fixation abolish the intermaxillary fixation (IMF) requirement with reduction and early return to function.

Aims: The present trial was carried out to assess clinically the effectiveness of new locking bone plate screw system postsurgically in mandibular fracture cases without IMF.

A Clinical Evaluation of Implant-Supported Maxillary Obturator Prostheses: An Original Study.

Introduction: Rehabilitation after the maxillectomy is challenging to the clinician and the patient. Since the invention of the implants, the rehabilitation has changed the treatment strategies. Hence in our study, we evaluated the maxillary obturator that is implant supported.

Assessment of Clinical and Radiological Outcome of Implant with Two Different Connections Con iguration: A Controlled Trial.

Objective: The objective of the study is to compare two different implant designs having different neck configuration and neck interfaces.

Materials And Methods: Fifty subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups, each containing 25 subjects. In Group I, conical connection (CC) (Nobel Biocare) with back-tapered collar dental implant and in Group II, external-hexagon (EH) (Nobel Biocare) with flat-to-flat implant-abutment interface dental implant was used.

The Prosthetic Complications and the Survival of the Implant-Fixed Complete Dental Prostheses: An Original Study.

Introduction: The implants have brought a paradigm shift in the replacement of lost teeth. The complete dentures that are implant fixed have increased acceptance among patients. Since these are recently introduced, we aim to evaluate the prosthetic complications and the survival of the implant-fixed complete dental prostheses.

An Trial to Estimate the Retention Ability of Luting Agents Utilized with Dental Implant-Supported Prosthesis.

Aim: The trial's goal was to assess the retentiveness of specially formulated implant cement besides comparing it to dental cements that are widely utilized by means of implant systems.

Materials And Procedures: Twenty implant analogs were implanted in auto-polymerizing acrylic resin blocks and bonded to titanium abutments. Fifty uniform copings were waxed and cast unswervingly onto the abutment.

A Clinical Evaluation of Onlay and Inlay in the Posterior Ceramic Restorations: An Original Study.

Introduction: The extensively damaged teeth can be treated with the inlay and onlay. The ceramic inlays and onlays can be prescribed for the esthetic needs of the patient. Hence in our study, we aim to evaluate clinically the outcomes of the ceramic inlays and onlays for the posterior teeth.