The study of elastic fibres in oral precancerous and cancerous lesions using Shikata's modified orcein stain: a retrospective study.

Statement Of The Problem: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common type of oral cancer. During the invasion, tumour cells break through the basement membrane and penetrate the connective tissue to interact with the extracellular matrix. An attempt was made to evaluate the connective tissue changes in different grades of OSCCs, oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) and Oral Epithelial Dysplasias.

Retrospective Analysis of the Effectiveness of Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Acne Scarring.

Objective: This retrospective analysis aimed to estimate the efficiency of laser therapy in the management of acne scarring, assessing changes in scar severity, patient satisfaction, and adverse events.

Methods: A cohort of 150 subjects with clinically diagnosed acne scarring who underwent laser therapy. Data were extracted from electronic medical records, and baseline characteristics, scar types, and management parameters were analyzed.

Comparison of Cardiovascular Changes Seen in Patients When Using Local Anesthesia with Adrenalin 1:80,000 vs Local Anesthesia with Adrenalin 1:2,00,000.

Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy with the use of 2% lignocaine with adrenalin with two different concentrations and also its effect on the cardiovascular system.

Materials And Methods: 100 patients were taken for this study. 68 were Male & 32 females.

Endodontic retreatment practice trends among dental surgeons: A survey-based research.

Aim: Root canal treatment procedures are considered "the bread and butter" for routine clinical practice. Although retreatments have been primarily performed by endodontists (ENs), many senior practitioners and dentists who are root canal enthusiasts do opt for undertaking endodontic retreatment procedures. This survey helps us understand the practice trends and attitude of dentists undertaking endodontic retreatment procedures in and around Mumbai city.

Evaluation of dental anxiety in children with Down's syndrome using dog-assisted therapy: A pilot study.

Background: Dental anxiety and fear are the major treatment challenges faced by pediatric dentists. Oral hygiene in children with Down's syndrome is highly compromised in comparison to their healthy counterparts. Animal-assisted therapy, through dogs, has been beneficial in alleviating dental fear and anxiety in healthy pediatric population.

Flap versus Flapless Immediate Implants with Bone Augmentation: A Novel Study.

Background: This study aimed to equate implants placed using a traditional flap elevation technique with implants placed using a flapless process regarding bone healing and success in clinical conditions.

Materials And Methods: Sixty subjects were included in this research work. The participants were randomly divided into two groups.

Infant Dietary Pattern and its Association with Early Childhood Caries in Preschool Children: A Cross-sectional Study.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the associations between feeding and oral hygiene practices during the first year of life and caries prevalence in preschool children.

Materials And Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 children between the age-group of 3-5 years in Navi Mumbai, India. Dental caries experience was recorded using WHO criteria.

Laser Activation of Aquatine Endodontic Cleanser: A Novel Approach to Root Canal Disinfection.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and Aquatine Endodontic Cleanser (EC) with and without laser-activated disinfection against in the root canals of primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: A total of 45 human primary teeth were selected and inoculated with and divided into three groups as per intervention.

Non-Surgical Ciliated Cyst of the Maxilla - An Unconventional Variant.

The term surgical ciliated cyst of the maxilla is a designation for cysts of the maxillary sinus conventionally associated with surgery and trauma. Surgical ciliated cysts with a noncontributory history of surgery or trauma can pose a diagnostic challenge. We report an interesting case of ciliated cyst of the maxilla in a 54-year-old male patient.

Effect of brushing on the color stability of nanohybrid composite after immersion in brewed beverages - an study.

Background And Aims: In today's world, everyone is mindful of one's appearance and appreciates aesthetics. Of the various restorative materials available, composites are considered as the most aesthetic with good color stability. This study aims at finding the effect of brushing on the color stability of nanohybrid composite after being immersed in various beverages.

Reinforcing the cervical dentin with bonded materials to improve fracture resistance of endodontically treated roots.

Introduction: Endodontic procedure leads to the loss of tooth structure resulting in fractures. Intraorifice barriers of bonded restorative materials placed in the cervical third of tooth may help in increasing fracture resistance.

Materials And Methods: Human mandibular premolars ( = 75) underwent decoronation to adjust working length at 14 mm and prepared up to F3.

Evaluating the accuracy of two different age estimation methods in growing children in Navi Mumbai using Orthopantomograph: A radiographic study.

Background: Age estimation through dental maturity indicators is relatively more accurate, reliable, and valid for living as well as dead individuals. It acts as an important tool in diagnosis and treatment planning in clinical as well as in forensic dentistry. There are various methods to estimate the dental age.

Digitainers-Digital Space Maintainers: A Review.

To summarize the limitations of commonly used space maintainers (SMs) and provide an insight into the field's technological advances to overcome them, this review was conducted. With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, there is always something new to learn while also redefining the current fads. Digital workflow is not a new concept in dentistry, but it has only just begun to be used in pediatric dentistry.

Does maternal tooth brushing-related sef-efficacy predict child's brushing adherence?

Background: Dental plaque is a root cause of dental caries. Effective plaque control in young children can be achieved with twice-daily assisted tooth brushing. Self-efficacy relates to one's confidence in performing a task.

Dietary Sugar Exposure and Oral Health Status in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case-control Study.

This case-control study compared dietary sugar exposure and oral health status between children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), aged 5-12 years (n = 136, each). Data regarding socio-demographics, child's oral hygiene practices and behavior, diet-related behavior, oral habits and dental trauma were obtained. Child's diet on the previous day was recorded using 24-h recall method and sugar exposure was calculated using Dental Diet Diary (D3) mobile application.

The use of interactive distraction technique to manage gagging during impression taking in children: a single-blind, randomised controlled trial.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of interactive distraction technique on the severity of gagging and success of impression taking in children between age 5 and 10 years.

Methods: This single blind, randomised controlled trial recruited 48 children aged 5-10 years requiring maxillary impressions. Selected children were randomly allocated to one of the two groups: (1) Test group, use of interactive distraction, and (2) Control group, no use of interactive distraction, during impression taking.

Assessment of dental anxiety in children between 5 and 10 years of age in the presence of a therapy dog: a randomized controlled clinical study.

Purpose: Children are often afraid to visit a dentist. Dental anxiety is a worldwide issue and a barrier to successful treatment outcome. Pet therapy, especially through dogs, has been demonstrated to be beneficial in reducing anxiety.

Epithelial Atrophy, Fibrosis and Vascularity Correlation with Epithelial Dysplasia in Oral Submucous Fibrosis, a Prospective Study.

Background: The pathogenesis of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) still remains conflicting and has been linked to alterations in epithelial thickness, fibrosis, and vascularity. Although changes in these individual parameters have been extensively studied in relation to epithelial dysplasia their combined relation with dysplasia has not been studied much. Any such relation, if present, may further help in understanding this disease process.

Comparison of the effectiveness of Bach flower therapy and music therapy on dental anxiety in pediatric patients: A randomized controlled study.

Background: Dental anxiety is a primary cause of missed dental appointments, delayed treatment, and untreated dental caries in children. Alternative techniques such as music therapy (MT) and Bach flower therapy (BFT) have potential to reduce anxiety. Lack of randomized controlled studies evaluating effectiveness of these methods in reducing dental anxiety led us to this study.

Clear Cell Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Upper Lip -A Rare Case Report.

Myoepithelial carcinomas are quite infrequent neoplasms and coupled with their diverse morphological appearance are interesting as far as diagnosis and management is concerned. They account for less than 1% of all salivary gland tumors. The variable morphologic appearance of myoepithelial carcinoma leads to a wide differential diagnosis, including primary salivary gland tumors and metastatic tumors.

Effects of different ligature materials on friction in sliding mechanics.

Background: During orthodontic tooth movement friction occurs at the bracket wire interface. Out of the total force applied to the tooth movement, some of it is dissipated as friction, and the remainder is transferred to the supporting structures of the tooth to mediate tooth movement. However many factors affect friction, and method of arch wire ligation being an important contributing factor.