Comparative Analgesic Efficacy of Intramuscular Dexamethasone, Ketorolac, Tramadol, and Butorphanol with Regard to Postoperative Pain After Mandibular Third Molar Surgery.

Surgical removal of the third molar often resulted in postoperative pain which affected the quality of life of the patients. Pharmacological management of pain includes NSAIDS or steroids. The present study compared four drugs, viz.

En masse retraction of anterior teeth through rapid periodontal distraction by a retraction screw: A randomized control trial.

Background: Rapid distraction of the periodontal ligament is an effective method to shorten the orthodontic treatment time. The objectives of the present study were to assess the effects of an HYCON device (Adenta GmbH, Germany) on the rate of en masse retraction of the anterior teeth, duration of retraction, anchorage loss, root resorption, and soft tissue changes.

Methods: This study was conducted on 60 female patients aged >18 years, divided randomly into two equal groups: Group 1 comprised 30 patients with HYCON, and group 2 comprised 30 patients with nickel-titanium closed coil springs.

To Check the Reliability of Various Cephalometric Parameters used for Predicting the Type of Malocclusions and Growth Patterns.

Background: There are many different types of malocclusions that may result from the sagittal, vertical, or transverse deviations in normal craniofacial development. When it comes to orthodontic problems, malocclusions in the sagittal plane may have a considerable impact on a person's self-esteem as well as their ability to speak and eat properly. Sagittal anomalies in the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue systems may now be accurately diagnosed using a universally accepted standard lateral cephalogram (SLCE).

Etiology and Pathophysiological Pathways of Ocular Complications Associated with Local Dental Anesthesia and Odontogenic Infections: A Systematic Review.

Background: Ocular complications during or after dental extraction have been reported in the literature. These complications were either due to infiltration of local anesthetic solution or due to spread of odontogenic infection extending to the ocular region. The purpose of the present study is to outline the pathophysiological pathway of such ocular complications pertaining to dental procedures due to infiltration/local anesthesia block or spread of odontogenic infection.

An Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy Evaluation on Comparison of Three Different Bleaching Agents using the Laser Activated in-Office Bleaching at Different Wavelengths.

Background: Shade of the teeth is of specific significance to the patient because of social and psychological concern and hence plays vital role as primary care. Bleaching is a noninvasive, relatively inexpensive, conservative, and low-maintenance method to change a smile dramatically.

Aim: To study the effect of application of three bleaching agents at different wavelengths of laser on the enamel surface of teeth using an environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM).

Comparative Evaluation of Internal Margin Adaptation and Integrity of Class I Preparations using Two Composites: An Study.

Aim And Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the internal margin adaptation and integrity of Class 1 preparations using two composites types (bulk fill/conventional) with two placement methods (4/2 mm increments).

Materials And Methods: Class 1 preparations of 4 mm × 4 mm dimensions were made on 30 extracted human mandibular molars. They were randomly divided into three groups; among them, in Group 1 ( = 10), cavities were filled with SureFil SDR Bulk Fill, Group 2 ( = 10) cavities were filled with Filtek Bulk Fill of 4 mm increments in both groups, and in Group 3 ( = 10), cavities were filled with conventional composite Filtek Z350 with 2 mm increments.

Clinico-Histological Evaluation of Dentino-Pulpal Complex of Direct Pulp Capping Agents: A Clinical Study.

Introduction: Direct pulp capping treatment (DPC) maintains pulp vitality by promoting healing or repair in dentistry, which can be attributed to the advent of bioceramic materials.

Aim: This examination looked to evaluate the clinical and histological effectuality of Biodentine with Dycal for DPC.

Materials And Methodology: In this study, 30 intact human orthodontic teeth undergoing therapeutic extraction were chosen to perform DPC.

Extraction or Nonextraction in Orthodontic Cases: A Review.

Orthodontic treatment helps bring teeth in alignment. There is always debate whether tooth should be extracted or not for treating crowding. The present article highlights various advantages and disadvantages of extraction.

The study of placentrex and hydrocortisone as an adjunct treatment in oral submucous fibrosis.

Background: Submucous fibrosis with a high incidence rate in the Indian subcontinent is a devastating disease affecting the oral cavity and oropharynx.

Aims And Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of injection placentrex and injection hydrocortisone in oral submucous fibrosis patients in increasing mouth opening, burning sensation, and improve the mucosal lining.

Materials And Methods: We recruited 60 patients with Stage II and Stage III of the ailment, who were randomly divided into Group A and Group B.

Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth and its effect on single visit apexification versus complete obturation using MTA and biodentine.

Aim And Objectives: This study sought to evaluate and compare the fractured resistance of simulated immature teeth and the effect of single visit apexification versus complete obturation using MTA and biodentine.

Material And Methodology: Forty-five freshly extracted sound maxillary central incisors with single canal were selected. The apical 5 mm of each sample was then sectioned to simulate Cvek's stage 3 root development access cavity preparation, followed by preparation using peeso reamers.

Management of radicular cyst in deciduous molar: A case report.

Radicular cysts associated with deciduous teeth are very rare. They constitute 0.5-3.

Evaluation of Clinical Parameters in Implant Maintenance Phase for Prevention of Peri-implantitis.

Aims And Objectives: Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis are one of the common biological complications affecting implant success. The present study aimed to evaluate various clinical parameters during implant maintenance phase.

Materials And Methods: The study included patients undergoing implant maintenance phase for 1-year follow-up.

To evaluate the influence of smear layer with different instruments and obturation methods on microleakage of root canal filled teeth: In vitro study.

Aims And Objectives: The success of root canal treatment depends on proper debridement, instrumentation, proper accessibility, and proper restoration. The presence of a smear layer is considered to be a significant factor. This in vitro study was conducted to assess the effect of the presence/absence of a smear layer on the microleakage of root canal filled teeth using different instruments and obturation methods.

Effectiveness of oral health education in children - a systematic review of current evidence (2005-2011).

Background: So that resources and manpower are allocated in a way of most benefit to the population, systematic review of available evidence on the effectiveness of programmes and interventions is required.

Objectives: To assess the quality of evidence presented in studies carried out to investigate the effectiveness of oral health education in children.

Methods: The MEDLINE (PubMed) bibliographic database was searched for English-language articles published from 2005 to 2011.