Evaluation of primary teeth root canal orifices with naked eye and using magnifying loupes - An in vivo study.

Background: Knowledge of the anatomy and morphology of root canal orifices and variations are vital elements affecting treatment outcomes.

Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate variations in the number of root canal orifices and their patterns in primary teeth, as identified by both the naked eye and under magnifying loupes.

Materials And Methods: Total of 173 primary teeth was scheduled for pulpectomy over a period of 18 months.

Mobile dental clinic for oral health services to underserved rural Indian communities.

Mobile dental vehicle (MDVs) can be adopted to address the oral healthcare needs of different populations. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate mobile dental clinic program in providing oral health services to underserved rural communities. A 2 x 2.

Correction of Facial Asymmetry due to Different Complex Mandibular Pathologies by Aesthetic Surgical Procedures: A Case Series and Assessment of Quality of Life Following Corrective Surgeries.

Background: A numerous diseases may result in facial asymmetry, one of them is the presence of any condylar pathology. Patients with such condylar pathology resulting in facial asymmetry have a functional, aesthetic and psychological impact on them. The present study aims to identify the effect of corrective surgeries of such cosmetic deformities on the quality of life of the patients.

Comparative Evaluation of the Rigidity and Accuracy of Different Elastomeric Impression Materials with Open Tray Implant Level Impression Technique-An Study.

Introduction: An implant-supported prosthesis requires a precise imprint to provide a good fit. It has been suggested that for implant/abutment level impressions, both the indirect (closed tray) and direct (open tray) methods are effective in achieving a passively fitting prosthesis.

Aim: With an open plate embed level impression technique, this investigation set out to evaluate three different elastomeric imprint materials for their relative rigidity and precision.

Healing of Peri-Implant Tissue following Flapless Implant Surgery.

Background: Flapless surgery for implant placement has been gaining popularity among implant surgeons. it has numerous advantages, including preservation of circulation, decreased surgical time; improved patient comfort; and accelerated recuperation.

Materials And Methods: As a part of the study to evaluate crestal bone loss changes after placement of implant using the flapless technique, we placed twenty endosseous implants.

Versatility of Naso-labial Flap in Reconstruction of Facial Defects.

Background: Reconstruction of facial defects is often challenging and is dependent on numerous factors including size of the defect, availability of donor site, any existing scar, patient's consent, prognosis, etc. There are various reconstruction modalities highlighted in the literature with their inherent merits and demerits. Considering the versatility of nasolabial flap, we present a case series of different facial defects where nasolabial flap has been used successfully for reconstruction.

Pre-auricular Transparotid Approach for the Management of Mandibular Condylar Fracture: An Experience of 82 Cases.

Purpose: This paper retrospectively analyses the functional outcomes and complications associated with pre-auricular transparotid approach for the management of mandibular condylar fractures.

Material And Methodology: The retrospective data of 82 condylar fractures were analysing in 73 patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation with pre-auricular transparotid approach. Evaluation of post-operative complications and the post-operative occlusion status, maximal inter-incise opening, adequacy of reduction and stability of fixation were assessed clinically and radiographically.

Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Protaper Universal Retreatment System, R-Endo System and Hedstrom File in Gutta Percha Removal During Root Canal Retreatment- An Study.

Background: The complete removal of residual filling materials from the root canal determines the success of root canal retreatment.

Aim: To evaluate and correlate the efficacy of ProTaper retreatment system, R-Endo retreatment system, and Hedstrom file in the removal of gutta-percha and sealer from root canal during endodontic retreatment in addition to the period desired for the elimination of gutta-percha and sealer.

Methodology: Thirty extracted premolars were prepared and filled by cold lateral compaction with gutta-percha and sealer.

Cephalometric norms for the north Indian population: A systematic review.

The cephalometric norms for orthognathic surgery (COGS analysis) are the standard benchmark in cephalometrics for any orthognathic surgical diagnosis and treatment planning. Since the introduction of cephalometrics by Broadbent, numerous studies have been conducted to establish craniofacial norms of different ethnicities. Most of these studies, however, determined craniofacial norms for Caucasian people and may not be applicable to other ethnic groups due to differences in their facial appearance.

Efficacy of 1.5% Metformin Gel as an Adjuvant to Scaling, Root Planing, and Curettage for the Treatment of Infrabony Defects in Chronic Periodontitis Patients.

Context: To compare and evaluate clinically and radiographically the efficacy of 1.5% metformin (MF) gel and placebo gel as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) and Curettage for the treatment of infrabony defects (IBDs) in chronic periodontitis patients.

Subjects And Methods: The study was conducted randomly on 15 patients of both the genders.

A Comparative Study of the Efficacy of WaveOne and NeoEndo Retreatment File System for the Removal of Gutta Percha from the Root Canal.

Background: Teeth with apical periodontitis that either persisted or developed after initial root canal treatment is most often indicated for retreatment procedure. The present study was conducted to compare the WaveOne and NeoEndo retreatment file system for the removal of gutta-percha from the root canal.

Materials And Methods: Fifty extracted mandibular first premolars with single straight roots were divided into two groups, Group I-WaveOne and Group II-NeoEndo.

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among the Health-Care Professionals: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.

Objective: The objective of the study is to determine the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among the health-care workers (HCWs).

Materials And Methods: The present questionnaire-based survey among 473 HCW comprising of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and interns was carried out to know the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among different HCW. Responses were recorded and data were assessed through descriptive statistics and by applying analysis of variance, Chi-square, and z-tests.

Assessment of Titanium Level in Submucosal Plaque Around Healthy Implants and Implants with Peri-implantitis: A Clinical Study.

Background: The present study focused on assessing the level of titanium in submucosal plaque in the peri-implant area with peri-implantitis in comparison to healthy implants.

Methodology: Sixty patients with titanium dental implants were recruited. The degree of titanium in submucosal plaque around peri-implantitis and healthy implants was estimated using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.

Evaluating the Need of Continuing the Antiplatelet Drug Therapy in Patients Undergoing Minor Oral Surgical Procedures.

Background: Dental treatment in patients on antiplatelet drug therapy is a long standing debate. Discontinuation of medication increases the risk of thrombotic complications, whereas continuation leads to increased postoperative bleeding.

Aim: We conducted this prospective cross-sectional study to assess risk of bleeding in patients continuing antiplatelet medication while performing minor oral surgical procedures such as single or multiple teeth extraction, transalveolar extraction of third molar, biopsy, and alveoloplasty.

Incidence of grinspan syndrome among tribal and suburban population of Maharashtra - A cross sectional study.

Background: Grinspan syndrome is characterised by presence of the triad: hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM) and oral lichen planus (OLP). OLP, seen in hypertension and diabetes mellitus, is caused by drugs used to treat these diseases according to literature, however the incidence of this syndrome in India has not yet been reported anywhere. Hence the present study was conducted with the following objectives: (i) To determine the incidence of Grinspan syndrome amongst tribal and suburban study population of Maharashtra in different gender and age groups (ii) To correlate occurrence of OLP with DM type 2 and hypertension (iii) To find out the number of patients with OLP, DM type 2 and hypertension either alone or in combination.

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of BMP2 Gene Association with Skeletal Class I Crowding: A PCR Study.

Aim And Objective: This study is conducted to find the association of BMP2 (bone morphogenic protein 2) gene variant rs1005464 and rs15705 with skeletal class I crowding cases.

Materials And Methods: Blood samples from 60 subjects who visited the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, D.A.

Nuts and bolts of PMMC flap in oral cancer and its clinical outcome in 168 indian patients: A retrospective analysis.

Introduction: The gold standard for reconstruction is the microvascular free flaps, whereas pedicled flaps are generally employed as a rescue procedure. Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMC) flap being a reliable flap is associated with high rate of complication. So, the purpose of this study was to check and assess the predictability of PMMC Flap and its clinical outcome in 168 Indian patients.

Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Four Different Materials in the Repair of Amalgam Restorations: An Study.

Aim: This study was aimed to compare the microleakage of amalgam restorations repaired with bonded amalgam, composite resin, ormocer, and glass ionomer restorative material.

Materials And Methods: Sixty extracted maxillary human premolars were prepared and restored with class I amalgam. A simulated defect was prepared that included the cavosurface margin on restorations, and the premolars were assigned to four treatment groups ( = 15): In group I, premolars were treated by bonded amalgam; in group II, premolars were repaired with composite resin; in group III, premolars were repaired by ormocer; and in group IV, premolars were repaired with glass ionomer restorative material.

Efficacy of Alvogyl (Combination of Iodoform + Butylparaminobenzoate) and Zinc Oxide Eugenol for Dry Socket.

Context: Alveolar osteitis (AO) (dry socket) is a postoperative healing complication after tooth extraction. Pain is considered the most important symptom of dry socket which can vary in frequency and intensity.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the management of AO with alvogyl and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE).

Laser excision of peripheral ossifying fibroma: Report of two cases.

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a non-neoplastic enlargement seen more often in females, in the interdental papilla and the anterior part of the maxilla, accounts for about 9% of all gingival growths. Of unknown etiology, unpredictable clinical course and pronicity for recurrence, POF is a clinician's cause for concern. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice, but with a reported recurrence rate of 7-45%, the management is often frustrating.

Microbial role in periodontitis: Have we reached the top? Some unsung bacteria other than red complex.

The microbial etiology of periodontal disease has been the focus of researchers for a long time. The search for the pathogens of periodontal diseases has been underway for more than 100 years, and continues up today. Despite the increasing knowledge about oral microbiota, we are not able to implicate any one particular organism that can be considered as a candidate pathogen.

In-vitro activity of saponins of bauhinia purpurea, madhuca longifolia, celastrus paniculatus and semecarpus anacardium on selected oral pathogens.

Objective: Dental caries, periodontitis and other mucosal diseases are caused by a complex community of microorganisms. This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial properties of saponins of four important oil yielding medicinal plant extracts on selected oral pathogens that are involved in such diseases.

Materials And Methods: Saponins were extracted from Bauhinia purpurea, Madhuca longifolia, Celastrus paniculatus and Semecarpus anacardium and purified.