Evaluation of Iontophoresis as a Tool in Comparison to Topical Remineralization Systems by Transverse Microradiography and Polarized Light Microscopy: An Study.

Aim: To compare the efficacy of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) (GC Tooth Mousse) and tricalcium phosphate formulation (Clinpro) by topical application and iontophoresis.

Background: Noninvasive treatment of dental caries is a major advance in the clinical management of the disease.

Materials And Methods: A total of 20 primary anterior and 20 primary molars were included in the study to be analyzed by transverse microradiography (TMR) and polarized light microscopy (PLM).

Relationship of Burnout and Extra-Curricular Activities among Dental Students: An Original Research.

Introduction: " is a work-associated condition which is frequently observed in medical professionals, especially students. Extra-curricular activities (ECAs) are one of the coping techniques that students employ to deal with stress and exhaustion.

Goal: The study's goal is to evaluate dental students' levels of burnout and how it correlates with their participation in ECAs.

Comparison of the IHC Markers CD138 and CD43 in Oral Leukoplakia: An Original Research.

Background: In the clinical practice, one of the most common suspicious lesions that may be potentially malignant is oral leukoplakia. Globally, the rate at which it turns malignant varies. This study examines the levels of markers CD138 and 43 in oral leukoplakia.

Influence of home bleaching regimen on microhardness and flexural strength of two contemporary composite resins - an in vitro evaluation.

Purpose: This study was to compare and evaluate the effect of home bleaching on the microhardness and flexural strength of microhybrid and nanohybrid composite resins.

Materials And Methods: The study samples were prepared using a custom-made silicon rubber mold. For microhardness evaluation, 40 disc-shaped specimens (4mm*2mm) were prepared and divided into 4 groups: GROUP A (n=10): microhybrid (GC Solaire X, GC Corporation) control group, GROUP B (n=10) nanohybrid (Tetric N Ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent) control group, GROUP C (n=10): microhybrid bleaching group, GROUP D (n=10) nanohybrid bleaching group.

Comparison of Oral Mucosal Biopsies Done Using Scalpel and Diode Lasers: A Vivo Study.

Background: As dental lasers are becoming more popular in the branch of oral medicine for its various advantages and applications, this study was carried out to evaluate better mode of obtaining oral biopsies which is a common and inevitable procedure for providing final diagnosis in majority of conditions.

Methodology: In this study, a total of 60 patients who required biopsy for final diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions as part of diagnosis in department of Oral Medicine were selected, out of which 30 were subjected to scalpel biopsies and 30 patients were subjected to diode laser biopsies. A 980 nm Zolar plus diode laser was used for the study.

Horoscopic role of CD105 (Endoglin) in progression of oral lichen planus: An immunohistochemical study.

Context: Role of CD105(Endoglin) in Pathogenesis and progression of OLP.

Aim: To assess the role of neoangiogenesis in the progression of OLP by determining the expression of CD105 in OLP and normal mucosa.

Settings And Design: The present study includes a total of 70 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded blocks of which the study group comprises 50 tissue sections histopathologically confirmed as OLP.

Comparative evaluation of apical extrusion of intracanal bacteria using ProTaper Next, Mtwo, and ProTaper rotary systems: An study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the number of intracanal bacteria extruded apically after instrumentation with three different nickel-titanium rotary instruments.

Materials And Methodology: Forty freshly extracted mandibular premolars were selected, access cavities were prepared, and the teeth were mounted in the bacterial collection apparatus. Root canals were contaminated with a suspension of and incubated for 24 h at 37°C.

Comparative evaluation of enamel microhardness after using two different remineralizing agents on artificially demineralized human enamel: An study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the remineralization outcomes of two agents using the Vickers microhardness test (VMHT) on artificially induced enamel subsurface lesions.

Materials And Methods: Forty sound extracted premolars were selected as samples for the current study and divided into four groups of 10 teeth each: Clinpro (group 1), Remin Pro (group 2), untreated positive control (group 3), and a demineralized negative control (group 4). All the sample groups were assessed first at baseline then after demineralization and remineralization using DIAGNOdent.

Rare case of gemination of mandibular third molar-A case report.

Fusion and germination are the anomalies that occur due to some developmental eccentricity during the time of morpho-differentiation of the tooth bud and have a close resemblance to each other. The gemination is an attempt of the division of a single tooth into two and, hence, appears as an enlarged single tooth while the tooth count is normal when the affected tooth is counted as one. Its exact pathogenesis is ambiguous.

Management of short clinical crowns by utilizing horizontal groove retentive technique in crown/tooth or both with different luting cements - An analysis on extracted teeth.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to compare and evaluate the retention of dislodged crowns by addition of one horizontal circumferential groove (HCG) to preparation and/or casting and with two luting cements.

Materials And Methods: A total of 80 recently extracted human maxillary first molar teeth of appropriate sizes were collected and mounted in the resin blocks using surveyor. Standardized full coverage tooth preparations were prepared and impressions were obtained.

Customized nasal prosthesis in continuous positive airway pressure treatment, current trend in treating obstructive sleep apnea for better patient compliance.

Snoring is common disorder in India, which is caused due to obstructive sleep apnea. Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective treatment for this condition. Prefabricated nasal masks lack intimate adaptation and cause air leakage producing discomfort for patient and decrease the compliance for treatment.

Correlative study on lip prints, fingerprints, and mandibular intercanine distance for gender determination.

Context: "Identity" is a set of physical characteristics, functional or psychic, normal or pathological, that defines an individual. Identification of an individual is a crucial and an exigent task in forensic investigation.

Aims: The aim of the present pilot study was to investigate the accuracy of various methods employed in gender determination such as lip prints, mandibular canine index (MCI), fingerprints, and correlation between them.

The prevalence of developmental anomalies among school children in Southern district of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Background: The developmental anomalies of oral cavity are malformations affecting dental and oral tissues. Anomalies of teeth can be associated with primary, mixed or adult dentitions. Anomalies are the results of perturbations in the developmental stages of tissues which may be influenced by genetic and/or environmental factors.

A Comparative Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Chitosan-Based Dressing and Conventional Method of Hemostasis in Patients on Oral Antithrombotic Therapy without Therapy Interruption.

Aims And Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of chitosan-based dressing after extraction in individuals on antithrombotics, without modification of their treatment schedule.

Materials And Methods: A randomized comparative study was carried out on 40 subjects who had two extraction sites, in dissimilar quadrants. The surgical site was chosen at random and post-extraction hemostasis was achieved by a custom-cut chitosan dressing (study site) and sterile cotton gauze dressing (suturing if required) at control site.

Immunohistochemical expression of osteonectin, matrix metalloproteinases-9 and Ki-67 in ameloblastoma.

Background: Ameloblastoma (AM) is a benign odontogenic neoplasm characterized by local invasiveness and recurrence. We have evaluated the immunohistochemical expressions of osteonectin (ON), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and Ki-67 in AM to understand the biologic behavior of this neoplasm.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the expression of ON, MMP-9 and Ki-67 in AM.

Comparative Evaluation of Accuracy of Two Electronic Apex Locators in the Presence of Contemporary Irrigants: An Study.

Aim: The present study was aimed to compare the accuracy of Root ZX Mini and Propex II in the presence of 0.1% octinidine dohydrochloride (OCT), 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX), and 5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) heated and nonheated before and after preparation.

Materials And Methods: Eighty extracted single-rooted teeth were selected for the study and decoronated.

A Prospective Comparison of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Diagnostic tool for Maxillofacial Space Infections.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of this work was to assess the advantages and disadvantages of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) versus computed tomography (CT) in the initial evaluation of maxillofacial space infections by comparing various parameters of the imaging studies and comparing them on a three-point scale.

Materials And Methods: We prospectively evaluated 15 patients with head and neck space infections. All patients underwent CT and MRI using similar slice thickness.

Radiographic Assessment of Anatomy of Nasopalatine Canal for Dental Implant Placement: A Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Study.

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the morphology of nasopalatine canal (NPC) with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials And Methods: A total of 460 subjects of both genders were subjected to CBCT with NewTom machine, and sagittal and coronal sections were used for evaluation of the shape of NPC and width of buccal cortical plate. Types of NPC were also assessed.

Topical fluoride use: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of undergraduate dental students of three Dental Colleges in South India.

Objectives: For effective utilisation of topical fluorides in caries prevention, dental professionals should have adequate knowledge regarding its appropriate use. The decision regarding preventive treatments like topical fluorides is influenced by knowledge acquired during undergraduate training. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of undergraduate dental students in the use of topical fluorides.

Prevalence of areca nut chewing habit among high school children of Parsa district of Nepal.

Aim: Consumption of areca nut products among school going children has become very common social evil in some areas of Nepal especially adjoining the Indian subcontinent. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of areca nut chewing habit among high school children in Terai belt of Nepal. The use of areca nut has become indigenous in this part and is being used by itself and in various formulations.

Achondroplasia with multiple supplemental supernumerary teeth and multiple talon cusps: A rare case report.

Achondroplasia is the most common cause of dwarfism, which is inherited as an autosomal dominant disorder, caused by genetic mutation in fibroblast growth factor 3, leading to defective maturation of chondrocytes. It is known to be associated with various oral and dental manifestations such as delayed dental development, midfacial hypoplasia and constricted maxilla with a relatively large mandible, resulting in skeletal/dental Class III malocclusion, posterior crossbite, anterior reverse jet and anterior overbite. However, the association of achondroplasia with talon cusp and supernumerary teeth has never been reported in the literature.

Forces in initial archwires during leveling and aligning: An study.

Aim: This study measured the force deflection behavior of selected initial alignment archwires by conducting three-point bending tests under controlled tests. The study tested three wire designs, namely, co-axial multistranded stainless steel wires, nickel-titanium, and copper-nickel-titanium archwires.

Materials And Methods: The archwires were ligated to a specially designed metal jig, simulating the arch.

Kimura's disease: A case presentation of postauricular swelling.

Kimura's disease (KD) is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of subcutaneous tissues and occurs predominantly in head and neck region. It is seen primarily in young Asian males. Typical clinical presentations are painless subcutaneous masses, regional lymph node enlargement, blood and tissue hypereosinophilia, and increased serum IgE levels.

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Success of Two commercially Available Pulpotomy Agents in Primary Teeth: An in vivo Study.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare Biodentine and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as pulpotomy agents by clinical and radiological assessments in primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: In this study, 90 decayed primary molars indicated for pulpotomy were chosen and are divided into two groups. Soft enamel and dentinal caries were removed using spoon excavator.