Association of tooth loss and nutritional status in adults: an overview of systematic reviews.

Background: Association of tooth loss and nutritional status has been widely researched with conflicting results. This overview aimed to analyse and summarize findings from systematic reviews on association of tooth loss with nutritional status, in view of their quality assessment and methodological characteristics.

Methods: Overview was conducted as per Cochrane Overviews of Reviews guidelines.

Comparative Assessment of Crestal Bone Levels in Immediate Versus Delayed Implant Placement With and Without Bone Graft.

Background Presently, modern regenerative and surgical techniques for immediate implant placement in prepared sockets with soft tissue grafts and bone substitutes have helped eliminate concerns about bone deficiency. This also allowed the placement of dental implants based on prosthodontic needs. Aim  The present study aimed to comparatively assess dental implant healing following immediate implant placement with or without bone graft and dental implant healing after delayed implant placement with or without bone graft.

Assessment of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Using the Oral Impact on Daily Performance (OIDP) Instrument Among Secondary School Teachers of Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Oral health has an impact on a person's general health, well-being, and quality of life. Due to their expertise and interactions with people, school staff members can actively contribute to the promotion of children's health if provided with the proper training. Methodology A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the "oral health-related quality of life" using the Oral Impact on Daily Performance (OIDP) instrument among the secondary school teachers of Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Intra-articular platelet-rich plasma injection versus hydrocortisone with local anesthetic injections for temporo mandibular disorders.

Disorders of temporomandibular joint (TMDs) are characterised by a variety of symptoms, including discomfort in the orofacial region, muscle tenderness, restricted jaw motion and noise at the joint. Additional neurological symptoms such as headaches, vertigo, heaviness, and altered vision may also coexist with TMDs. Because prostaglandin production is a critical mediator of inflammatory reaction and is inhibited by corticosteroids, they have anti-inflammatory effects.

Effect of preoperative ibuprofen on pain after lower third molar removal: A randomized controlled trial.

Aim: The aim of the study is to predict the effect of preemptive analgesics in the third molar surgery and to analyze whether the number and frequency of postoperative analgesics are reduced following the administration of preemptive analgesics.

Materials And Methods: The present study was carried out on 50 patients who reported to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for removal of their impacted mandibular third molar. The patients were randomly divided into two groups of 25 patients each - Group A (test group) patients receiving ibuprofen (400 mg) half an hour before the surgery and placebo half an hour after surgery and the Group B (control group) patients receiving placebo half an hour before the surgery and ibuprofen (400 mg) half an hour after surgery.

Role of 3D Printing in Post-op Rehabilitation of Palatal Bone Loss by Mucormycosis: A Survey.

Background: Three dimensions (3D) modeling, printing, and manufacturing can help in personalized and customized surgical reconstruction of complex defects in the craniofacial region with precision by manipulating tissues based on the preoperative assessment, planning the shape of metal and alloplastic materials, and reduction in the total cost and time of the surgery.

Aim: The present survey study aimed to assess the approach of treating surgeons towards the role of 3D printing in post-op rehabilitation of palatal bone loss by mucormycosis.

Methods: One thousand eyes nose and throat (ENT) and maxillofacial surgeons were given a pre-formed structured survey questionnaire to be filled by subjects themselves for their view on the role of 3D printing for rehabilitation and reconstruction of palatal bone loss due to mucormycosis.

Efficacy of the Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion: An Original Research.

Introduction: One of the most common procedures done in orthodontics is the rapid maxillary expansion for the treatment of transverse maxillary deficiency. Hence, in the present study, we aim to evaluate the efficacy of the rapid palatal expansion assisted with the miniscrews.

Materials And Methods: We piloted a prospective observational study among 50 age-matched adolescent participants.

AAn Evaluation of the Choice of the Treatment for the Acute Appendicitis An Original Research.

Introduction: The findings of previous studies in the management of acute appendicitis with peritonitis complications are debatable. Thus, in this study, we aim to evaluate two surgical procedures in the management of acute appendicitis.

Material And Methods: We piloted an observational prospective study on 50 subjects of both genders with acute appendicitis and peritonitis complication.

Comparative Evaluation of Cotton PTFE Tape and Foam Pellets as Endodontic Spacer in Primary Teeth: An Study.

Aim And Objective: This study was conducted to microbiologically evaluate cotton, PTFE tape, and foam pellets as endodontic spacer in primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: Thirty primary second molars indicated for pulpectomy were included in this study. Followed by the completion of pulpectomy in each teeth cotton, PTFE tape, and foam pellets were placed as endodontic spacers randomly in 10 teeth each.

Stop Drill, Make a Change: An Study.

Background: The chemomechanical method of caries removal is a modality that is non-invasive, cost-effective, and if some caries preventive measures could be added to them, then it might render the remaining dentin more resistant to future caries attacks also. Thereby, this study is conducted to evaluate the aspect of newly developed "one man army material-Apacaries gel".

Aim And Objective: To evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy, efficiency, and pain perception of a chemomechanical caries removal agent (Apacaries gel) with a conventional method.

Acquaintance and Approach in the Direction of Tobacco Cessation Among Dental Practitioners-A Systematic Review.

Background: Nowadays, tobacco consumption has become one of the major public health problems and is the leading cause of escapable illness and death. A significant role is played by dental professionals in the identification of smokers; they are, thus, in a better position to offer preventive care. The aim of the present study was to systemically review the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioners toward tobacco cessation.

Comparative Evaluation of Microleakage in Various Placement Techniques of Composite Restoration: An Study.

Aim: The study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effect of various placement techniques of composite restoration on microleakage.

Materials And Methods: Forty extracted premolars were selected and a rectangular-shaped cavity was prepared on the buccal surface of cervical third of each tooth. Thereafter, teeth were randomly divided into four groups equally and were restored with the composite restorative material with different placement techniques, i.

Comparative Microbiological Evaluation after Caries Removal by Various Burs.

Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the caries removal efficacy in terms of bacteriology and efficiency in terms of time taken by conventional and smart burs.

Materials And Methods: A total of 40 extracted permanent molars with occlusal caries were selected for this study. These teeth were split at the center of carious lesion buccolingually, in order to obtain two similar halves.

Hermetic Seal in Obturation: An Achievable Goal with Recently Introduced Cpoint.

Aim And Objectives: To evaluate and compare the dentinal microcrack formation after obturation using CPoint and gutta percha as root canal filling materials.

Materials And Methods: Forty orthodontically extracted single-rooted premolars were selected. The teeth were decoronated and were then divided into four groups ( = 10).

Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) and outpatient coverage.

The healthcare industry worldwide is undergoing a radical transformation. An enthusiastic healthcare system of the Government of India (GOI) continually tries to tackle numerous challenges facing the system. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) program has provided secondary level healthcare facilities to more than 36 million families across most states in India.

Comparative Evaluation of Nemoceph and Foxit PDF Reader for Steiner's Cephalometric Analysis.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the values of Steiner's cephalometric analysis using Nemoceph and Foxit PDF Reader. No significant difference between the two methods will result in that Foxit PDF Reader can be used as a cost-effective alternative.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted on 100 digital lateral cephalograms taken from the same machine.

Dermatoglyphics as a Noninvasive Tool for Predicting Dental Caries in Cerebral Palsy and Healthy Children: An Study.

Aim: To find the association of dermatoglyphics and dental caries in normal and cerebral palsy (CP) children.

Materials And Methods: A total of 150 children of age group 6-12 years were selected and divided into three equal groups. Group I constituted of 50 CP caries-active children, group II constituted of 50 healthy caries active children, and group III consisted of 50 healthy caries-free children.

Out-patient coverage: Private sector insurance in India.

Background: There has been a growth of 25% in the health insurance business in India during the last few years with the expansion of the private health insurance sector. The share of the private health insurance companies has increased considerably, despite the fact that from the patients' point of view, health insurance is not a good deal.

Aim: To provide information and assess the current status of private sector insurance with regard to out-patient coverage in India.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice toward Impression Technique and Materials for Recording Impression in Implant Placement among Dental Practitioners in Patna City, Bihar.

Objectives: The present study is conducted to explore the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards impression technique and materials for recording impression in implant placement among general dental practitioners.

Materials And Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional questionnaire study. The study was conducted among general dental practitioners in Patna city in November-December 2017.

Evaluation of different Diagnostic Modalities for Diagnosis of Dental Caries: An Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the efficacy of different diagnostic aids for diagnosis of dental caries and to compare the validity in terms of sensitivity and specificity of all four diagnostic modalities for diagnosis of caries.

Materials And Methods: Occlusal surfaces of 100 primary and permanent molars were examined using the four diagnostic systems (visual, intraoral camera, DIAGNOdent, and DIAGNOdent with dye). These results were compared with operative intervention gold standard.

Comparative Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Various Glass Ionomer Cements to Dentin of Primary Teeth: An Study.

Aim: To evaluate and compare shear bond strength of various glass ionomer cements (GICs) to dentin of primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: Sample size taken for the study was 72 deciduous molars with intact buccal or lingual surfaces. Samples were randomly divided into three groups, i.

Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Pregnant Women of Raichur District, India: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Background and Objectives. Pregnancy can be a risk factor for dental diseases as oral tissues are liable to changes due to hormonal variations. The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs among pregnant women of Raichur district, Karnataka, India.

Emergence of micronuclei as a genomic biomarker.

The presence of micronuclei (MN) in mammalian cells is related to several mutagenetic stresses. MN are formed as a result of chromosome damage and can be readily identified in exfoliated epithelial cells. MN is chromatin particles derived from acentric chromosomal fragments, which are not incorporated into the daughter nucleus after mitosis.

Clinical evaluation of the effect of platelet rich plasma on the coronally advanced flap root coverage procedure.

Background: Coronally advanced flap (CAF) has been shown to effectively treat gingival recession. Platelet rich plasma (PRP), containing autologous growth factors, has been shown to promote soft tissue healing. The aim of this clinical study was to determine whether the addition of an autologous PRP to a CAF when compared to a CAF alone would improve the clinical outcome for treatment of multiple gingival recessions.