A Prospective Study of a Custom-Made Eco-Friendly Thyroid Shield: A Breakthrough in Radiation Protection.

Background The thyroid gland is the most susceptible organ to radiation during the exposure of teeth because the thyroid area appears to be within the primary beam, and the dose levels are relatively high even after using collimation. This study aims to develop an eco-friendly thyroid shield by reusing lead foils from intra-oral periapical radiographic films and evaluate its effectiveness in intraoral radiography. Methods A total of 16 patients undergoing endodontic procedures who gave written consent to participate in the study were included and divided into four categories: anterior, canine, premolar, and molar.

Role of oral health literacy in demand for oral healthcare services for missing teeth replacement among dental patients visiting a dental teaching hospital in India.

Aims: To assess the role of oral health literacy (OHL) in demand for oral healthcare services for missing teeth replacement among adult patients who are visiting the outpatient department of a teaching hospital, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Settings And Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a dental teaching institute, Andhra Pradesh, southern part of India.

Materials And Methods: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a sample of adult participants was selected through systematic random method from the patients who visited the outpatient department.

Inter-septal bone reduction: Impact on space closure, root resorption and canine angulation during en-masse retraction - a randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To compare the space closure, root resorption and canine angulation during en-masse retraction of the labial segment after extraction of first premolars with or without interseptal bone reduction distal to the maxillary canines.

Design: A single-centre, parallel randomised control trial included 16 participants with a mean age of 21.5 years.

CBCT as a Novel Tool for Gender Determination using Radio Morphometric Analysis of Maxillary Sinus-A Prospective Study.

Introduction: The maxillary sinuses are air-filled cavities which vary in size and shape. Sinus radiography has been widely used in the determination of the gender of the individual, especially in forensic investigation for human identification and sexing of individuals. The advanced radiographic techniques like cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), especially the axial and coronal sections, have been considered as a subtle concept in forensic odontology.

Digital Twin in Managing Hypertension Among People With Type 2 Diabetes: 1-Year Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Digital twin (DT)-guided lifestyle changes induce type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission but effects on hypertension (HTN) in this population are unknown.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess effects of DT vs standard of care (SC) on blood pressure (BP), anti-HTN medication, HTN remission, and microalbuminuria in participants with T2D.

Methods: This is a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial in India of 319 participants with T2D.

Attachment Wear in Different Clear Aligner Therapy: A Comparative Study.

Background: Because of its ease and visual attractiveness, clear aligner therapy has grown in popularity as an orthodontic treatment option. On the other hand, the results of therapy may be impacted by attachment wear. Comparing attachment wear in three distinct clear aligner systems-System A, System B, and System C-was the goal of this investigation.

Perioperative management of a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus-associated antiphospholipid syndrome undergoing mandibular third molar surgery.

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune condition characterised by recurrent venous or arterial thrombosis and pregnancy complications, with persistent antiphospholipid autoantibodies. APS is often found in conjunction with other autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE-associated APS patients may require dental procedures like tooth extractions.

Comparison of Speech Defects in Different Types of Malocclusion.

Introduction Speech has a great impact on human evolution, allowing for the widespread knowledge and advancement of tools. Difficulty in pronouncing one or more sounds is the most common speech impairment. Speech defects are more commonly associated with class III malocclusion patients (difficulty in pronouncing 's' and 't' sounds), the second in line is class II malocclusion (difficulty in pronouncing 's' and 'z' sounds), and speech distortions are least affected in class I malocclusion (difficulty in pronouncing 's' and 'Sh').

Analyzing Pooled Microarray Gene Expression Data to Uncover Common Pathways in Periodontitis and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma from the Gene Expression Omnibus.

Periodontitis and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) are prevalent oral diseases with distinct etiologies, yet they share certain molecular and biological characteristics. Gene expression datasets from the gene expression omnibus (GEO) repository (GSE30784 for OSCC and GSE10334 for periodontitis) were analyzed. Data preprocessing and differential gene expression analysis using GEO2R identified common differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and FunRich software facilitated the construction of a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network on the STRING database.

Evaluation of effect on stability of implants with and without platelet rich fibrin using a resonance frequency analyzer - An in-vivo study.

Background: Although the conventional replacement for lost teeth has been partial or full dentures, the need for a fixed, esthetic, and functional restoration makes dental implants a reliable alternative.

Aim: To evaluate the initial and final stability of platelet rich fibrin coated implants using resonance frequency analyzer.

Method: ology: Thirteen patients with two or more missing teeth were informed about the procedure, and a consent form was obtained after cone beam computer tomography evaluation.

Effect of Sterilization and Irrigating Solutions on Nanostructure Alteration of Ni-Ti Rotary Instruments in Endodontics: An Atomic Force Microscopic Study.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and sterilization on the nanostructural alteration of nickel titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary file systems in endodontics using the atomic force microscopy (AFM).

Materials And Methods: The study was performed on four commercially available rotary Ni-Ti files: group I-Vortex Blue (Dentsply), group II-ProTaper Next (Dentsply), group III-Mtwo (VDW), and group IV-iRaCe (FKG).

Assessment of the Efficiency for Anesthesia of Two Agents in Teeth Removal: A Split-Mouth Research.

Aim: This study was intended to assess and relate the clinical anesthetic effectiveness of tramadol hydrochloride and lidocaine.

Methodology: A clinical randomized split-mouth study was piloted among 40 patients who were otherwise healthy but needed to have their maxillary first premolars extracted bilaterally for orthodontic reasons were considered in the research. In each subject on one side (quadrant) of the arch 1.

Age and Gender-related Morphometric Assessment and Degenerative Changes of Temporomandibular Joint in Symptomatic Subjects and Controls using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): A Comparative Analysis.

Background: The temporomandibular joint diseases have been associated with various predisposing factors. Joint spaces, articular eminence height and inclination, and the shapes of the condylar and glenoid fossa have all been shown to vary in temporomandibular joint diseases (TMD) patients. Advanced imaging techniques like cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) have been employed to estimate these parameters.

A comparative evaluation of the fluoride content in commercially available infant formulae in India: An in vitro study.

Context: The most critical period for enamel fluorosis to develop is during the early years of life when enamel formation occurs. To minimize the risk of dental fluorosis development, monitoring fluoride intake during teeth development has been suggested. As infant formulae are major source of nutrition in infants, it is important to determine the fluoride content in them in order to monitor the fluoride intake in infants.

Spectrophotometric Analysis and Determination of Anti-inflammatory Effect of Punica granatum and Woodfordia fruticosa in Subjects With Chronic Periodontitis - A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Long-term use of chemical plaque control methods has led to adverse effects. In the current scenario, herbal mouthwashes have adequately remediated periodontal disease. Moreover, in the salivary interactome, biomarkers such as salivary amylase, a key protein secreted in the saliva, have been immensely useful in detecting the progression of periodontal disease.

Effect of Different Irrigant Activation Techniques on the Penetration of Calcium Hydroxide, an Intracanal Medicament: An In Vitro Study.

Background and objective The main goal of root canal treatment is to eliminate microorganisms from the canal and to prevent re-infection. To achieve these goals, instrumentation must be combined with adequate irrigation and the placement of intracanal medicament. This study aims to compare the effect of different irrigation activation techniques, i.

The Comparison of the Anti-inflammatory Efficacy of Phytochemical Extracts in Punica granatum and Lawsonia inermis Among Patients Diagnosed With Chronic Periodontitis.

Introduction The oral cavity is the gateway to the human body. Periodontitis is a common inflammatory condition affecting the oral cavity and a known etiological cause of tissue destruction, discomfort, and halitosis. Pomegranate () and henna () are herbs known to mankind from time immemorial whose extracts are proven to fight inflammation.

Maxillary osteomyelitis in a young female with osteopetrosis: unveiling an uncommon connection.

Osteopetrosis encompasses a spectrum of conditions marked by heightened bone density due to faulty osteoclast-mediated bone resorption, leading to an accumulation of immature bone and thickened cortical structures. This condition gives rise to bone fragility, blood cell irregularities, nerve entrapment and growth challenges, all stemming from disrupted bone remodelling. Craniofacial distinctiveness, encompassing anomalies in the skull and jaw, is a frequent occurrence.

Comparative evaluation and influence of various staining agents on color stability and fluorescence of different esthetic orthodontic wires: An study.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare and evaluate the effect of three staining solutions on the color stability of three different brands of esthetic archwires using a spectrophotometer and also to compare the fluorescence of esthetic archwires with extracted human teeth.

Materials And Methods: A total of 84 nickel-titanium (NiTi)-coated esthetic archwires with the same cross section and size (0.016 × 0.

A Technique for Obtaining Balanced and Functional Occlusion Through Modified Wax-Path Record.

A difficult treatment problem exists to construct a complete denture as opposed to an unmodified natural dentition. A harmonious occlusion is difficult to achieve when malposed, supra-erupted or missing teeth are present in the opposing arch. This incurs compromised stability and retention, failure of the prosthesis and patient discomfort.

Comparative Evaluation of Different Irrigant Agitating Devices for Debris Removal from the Mesial Roots of Mandibular Molars: An Study.

Aim: To evaluate the efficiency of debris removal from the mesial root canals and isthmus of mesial roots of mandibular molars after final irrigant agitation with XP-endo Shaper, EndoVac (EV), plastic finishing file, and conventional needle irrigation.

Methods And Materials: Forty extracted human mandibular first molar teeth with the isthmus between the mesial roots were selected, access cavities were prepared and distal roots were decoronated. All the mesial root specimens were mounted in acrylic, sectioned at the coronal, middle, and apical thirds, along with the resin block, and examined for debris in the canals and isthmus before the start of the procedure using a stereomicroscope and were mounted back in a custom-made jig.

Estimation of salivary and serum CYFRA 21-1 levels in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: Cytokeratins are the largest sub-group of intermediate filaments and represent the most abundant proteins in epithelial cells. CYFRA 21-1 (human cytokeratin fragment antigen 21-1) is a soluble fragment of cytokeratin 19 known to increase in various malignancies.

Aim: The present study is aimed to estimate salivary and serum levels of CYFRA 21-1 in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients and to compare them with healthy controls.

Myofibroblasts in Odontogenic Cysts and Tumors: An Immunohistochemical Study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess immunohistochemically the presence of myofibroblasts both qualitatively and quantitatively in odontogenic cysts and tumors and to compare with the control cases of squamous cell carcinoma and to correlate the results with biologic behavior of these lesions.

Materials And Methodology: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded blocks of odontogenic cysts and tumors were retrieved from institutional archives. The sample size is 40; these include ten cases of odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) ( = 10), five cases of dentigerous cyst ( = 5), ten cases of solid ameloblastoma ( = 10), and five cases of unicystic ameloblastoma ( = 5).