Recurrence and Prognosticators of Recurrence in Odontogenic Keratocyst of the Jaws.

Introduction: The incidence of recurrence of OKC varied from 2.5 to 62%. Studies have linked recurrence to treatment methods and also clinical and pathological features.

Factors affecting career decision-making of stomatology undergraduate students in China at graduation: a cross-sectional study on selection dilemmas.

Background: Given today's competitive climate, graduates in stomatology face the dilemma of deciding whether to pursue higher education, obtain a master's degree, or focus on clinical careers. However, their career planning tendencies and decision-making factors have not been clarified. This study aimed to analyze these aspects among stomatology undergraduate students at the Southwest Medical University (SWMU) in China.

Perceptions of undertaking a higher degree alongside dental specialty training: A cross-sectional survey of UK dental specialty trainees.

Introduction: The curricula for UK dental specialty training have recently been under review and until 2024, completion of a research component during training in Dental Public Health, Oral Microbiology and Orthodontics has been mandatory (with an alternative route for Orthodontics involving the submission of two scientific papers for those trainees not wishing to undertake a higher degree). Anecdotally, some trainees in other dental specialties choose to undertake higher degrees alongside specialty training.

Aims: The aims were to investigate how many dental specialty registrars study for higher degrees alongside specialty training, and whether undertaking a higher degree alongside specialty training has an impact on completion of training, research skills, research experience, patient care and career opportunities.

Evaluation of Different Techniques of Working Length Determination in Comparison with CBCT.

Aim: To estimate the working length of teeth using conventional tactile technique, radiovisiography technique, Apex locator, and confirmation of working length by cone beam computed tomography technique.

Materials And Methods: Forty patients with the age group between 20 and 50 years with irreversible pulpitis were included in this study. After taking a preoperative radiograph, the procedure was started.

Evaluation of the Efficacy of LASER, Desensitizing Agents, and their Combined Effect on Dentinal Hypersensitivity in Bicuspids: Study.

Aim: This study aimed to know the potential of diode light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) and desensitizing agents on blocking the dentinal tubules, which may further help in reducing the most common dental problem named dentinal hypersensitivity (DH).

Materials And Methods: Sixty human permanent bicuspids were selected, and preparation was performed in the cervical region measuring 2.5 mm × 2.

Clinical Evaluation of Coronally Advanced Flap with or without a Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membrane for the Root Coverage.

Aim: To evaluate "coronally advanced flap" with or without "a platelet-rich fibrin membrane for the root coverage."

Materials And Methods: All the clinical parameters were assessed at different time intervals (at baseline, 1, 3, and 6 months) in both experimental and control group. Following "clinical parameters" were recorded using "UNC-15" "Probe-Plaque Index (PI)" (Silness and Loe, 1964), "Gingival Index" (GI) (Loe and Silness, 1963), "Recession depth (RD)," "Recession width (RW)," "Clinical attachment level (CAL)," and "Width of keratinized gingiva (WKG)".

Optimizing Digital Tools for the Field of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders: Backcasting Exercise.

Background: Substance use trends are complex; they often rapidly evolve and necessitate an intersectional approach in research, service, and policy making. Current and emerging digital tools related to substance use are promising but also create a range of challenges and opportunities.

Objective: This paper reports on a backcasting exercise aimed at the development of a roadmap that identifies values, challenges, facilitators, and milestones to achieve optimal use of digital tools in the substance use field by 2030.

The Role of BRAF Inhibitors in the Management of Ameloblastoma: A Literature Review.

Ameloblastoma is one of the most prevalent but enigmatic benign odontogenic tumors of the jaw, accounting for approximately 10% of all maxillary and mandibular tumors. This neoplasia is distinguished by exhibiting several clinical and histological variants along with several mutations that affect its behavior. The ameloblastoma treatment plan is determined by the tumor's size, anatomical location, histologic variant, and anatomical involvement.

Technical assessment of shear bond strength at ceramo-alloy interface after various surface treatment combinations and application of metal bonding agent.

Background: Bonding between metal and ceramic is one of the most important aspects of a successful prosthesis. Various methods have been recommended for preparing the metal surface to enhance the bond between metal and ceramic including the use of a metal bonding agent.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate and compare the shear bond strength of the metal-ceramic (M-C) interface after combinations of various surface treatments including the application of a metal bonding agent.

To Evaluate the Antimicrobial Activity of PRP and PRF with and without Nanosilver.

Aim: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of PRP and PRF with and without nanosilver.

Materials And Methods: The materials were tested in powdered form is nanosilver. The nanosilver particles was mixed to form with PRP and PRF so as to placed in a wells followed the groups are experimental groups; Group I: PRP + nanosilver particles, Group II: PRF + nanosilver and control group: PRP and PRF and normal saline.

A Prospective Comparison of Octyl-2-Cyanoacrylate and Suture in Facial Wounds.

The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate as well as sutures as a wound closure material. Whether octyl-2-cyanoacrylate can be used as an alternative to suture in the closure of facial wounds. Out of total of 19 wounds, 11 wounds were closed with sutures and tissue adhesive both, out of rest 8 wounds, 4 wounds were closed using sutures alone and in 4 wounds, closure was done with tissue adhesive alone.

Comparison of 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate with Prolene (4-0) Sutures in Extra Oral Wound Closure.

Aim: To compare the healing following various maxillofacial incisions using 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) and prolene (4-0) sutures.

Objective: To evaluate the complications and aesthetic outcome of the incision wounds after closure using 2-OCA and prolene (4-0) sutures.

Materials And Methods: The patient undergoing an extraoral incision was evaluated for pain, inflammation, infection, dehiscence, scar, and surface texture.

A Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Various Obturating Techniques for the Presence of Voids.

Aim: Evaluation of the efficacy of different obturating techniques and assessment of the presence of voids in different regions of the canal.

Materials And Methods: Sixty permanent single-rooted teeth with complete, mature root apices without any anatomic variation having straight patent root canals were included in the present study. Access cavity preparation followed by biomechanical preparation was done.

Public Health Dentistry as a Career Choice - Attitude of Dental Undergraduate Students in Puducherry.

Background: To pursue further education in a particular specialty of dentistry, it is important for dental students to be aware of the "expectation" associated with any specific specialty in dentistry. Therefore students 'attitudes' towards 'expectations' of various specialties, to a large extent enables a meaningful understanding that facilitates appropriate planning in the dental sector for the community.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire based survey was conducted, which included, final year and dental interns studying in two dental institutions, in the State of Puducherry.

Utilization of three-dimensional framework theory in identifying the motivational factors for selecting a postgraduate dental specialty-A pilot study.

Objectives: Three-dimensional framework theory classifies factors influencing career selection into intrinsic, extrinsic, and interpersonal dimensions. The objectives of this pilot research were to assess the psychometric properties of a scale encompassing factors affecting post-graduation specialty selection according to three-dimensional framework theory and identify motivational factors that affect dental students' and interns' choice of post-graduation specialty.

Methodology: A closed-ended self-structured research instrument consisting of a list of 19 factors was presented to dental students and dental interns at Margalla Dental College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and Islamic International Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan (n = 235).

Role of Intra-articular Piroxicam in the Temporomandibular Joint After Arthrocentesis for Anterior Disc Displacement Without Reduction.

Study Design: This is comparative experimental research to evaluate the role of piroxicam in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) after arthrocentesis.

Objective: To evaluate the role of intra-articular piroxicam in the temporomandibular joint after arthrocentesis for anterior disc displacement without reduction.

Material And Methods: Twenty-two individuals (twenty-two TMJs) were evaluated clinically and radiographically for the study, and then they were randomly assigned to one of two groups.

Dimensional Stability of Light-Activated Urethane Dimethacrylate Denture Base Resins.

An accurate and dimensionally stable trial denture base is required for a successful denture. The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the dimensional stability of a light-activated urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) visible light cure (VLC) denture base with three fabrication techniques and different curing cycles. Forty-five VLC denture base samples were divided evenly into three groups.

Comparison of physicians' and dentists' incident reports in open data from the Japan Council for Quality Health Care: a mixed-method study.

Background: Patient safety is associated with patient outcomes. However, there is insufficient evidence of patient safety in the dental field. This study aimed to compare incidents reported by dentists and physicians, compare the type of errors made by them, and identify how dentists prevent dental errors.

Comparison of craniofacial morphology characteristics along with dental caries status and salivary properties of operated cleft lip and palate patients with noncleft patients.

Background: Cleft lip and palate patients undergo many primary reconstructive surgical procedures which could lead to various changes in the facial morphology with growth. The most common diagnosis is unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and such patients are more prone to dental caries.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the lateral cephalometric landmarks, dental caries status, and salivary properties of surgically repaired UCLP children aged 6-15 years with lateral cephalometric landmarks, dental caries status, and salivary properties of noncleft children of the same age group.

Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation, desensitizing agents, and their combined effect on dentinal hypersensitivity in cuspids and bicuspids - Study.

Context: Dentinal Hypersensitivity is the most common dental problem, in order to find a suitable treatment plan this study was conducted incorporating LASER and desensitizing agents on the patients complaining of dentinal hypersensitivity in cuspids and bicuspids. Most of the desensitizing agents provided incomplete relief hence the combination of LASER and Desensitizing agents proved to be successful.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of individual desensitizing agents and c (LASER) and also to know their potential in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity when both desensitizing agents and LASER are combined together and applied on cuspids and bicuspids.