120 results match your criteria: "Gitam Dental College and Hospital[Affiliation]"

Objective: To evaluate the reduction of microbial loading using , , and as irrigating agents in deciduous molars after pulpectomy.

Materials And Methods: A controlled, randomized clinical trial involving 150 multirooted deciduous molars from both genders between 6 and 9 years old children were included, 30 molars irrigated with (group I), Triphala (group II), (group III), chlorhexidine (CHX) (group IV), and saline (group V) each. In all cases, two microbiological samples from within the canal were taken with sterile paper points, one before the first irrigation and the other immediately after pulp extirpation.

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  • Salivary gland tumors (SGTs) are challenging to diagnose due to their many types and differing behaviors, making clinical management complex.* -
  • A study analyzed 150 SGT cases from 2017-2022, finding that 70% were benign and 30% malignant, with pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma being the most common subtypes.* -
  • Surgical resection was the primary treatment, leading to varied recurrence rates; the study suggests that further research is necessary to enhance treatment strategies and patient outcomes.*
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Objective: The intention of this longstanding study was to assess the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy as a complementary periodontal therapy method.

Methods: Fifty patients with periodontal disease were recruited and randomly randomized to receive either PBM therapy (n = 50) or traditional periodontal management (n = 50) as the control group. Periodontal parameters were measured at baseline and 3 and 6 months after management, including gingival index, probing depth, and clinical attachment level.

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Retrospective Review of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Outcomes in Pediatric Patients: Complications and Recurrence Rates.

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July 2024

Senior Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, CLOVE Dental, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Objective: This retrospective review aimed to analyze the outcomes of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T and A) procedures in pediatric patients, focusing on complications and recurrence rates.

Methods: Medical records of pediatric patients who underwent T and A were retrospectively reviewed. Data on patient demographics, preoperative indications, surgical techniques, intraoperative findings, postoperative complications, and recurrence rates were collected and analyzed.

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Comparative Analysis of Post-operative Pain Relief and Healing Outcomes between Single-Visit and Multiple-Visit Root Canal Therapy: A Tertiary Care Study.

J Pharm Bioallied Sci

July 2024

Center for Transdisciplinary Research, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Background: Apical periodontitis and irreversible pulpitis are typical dental conditions treated with " (RCT)". Single-visit RCT has become a viable alternative to the multi-visit RCT method used in traditional RCT.

Methods: A total of 100 RCT participants were randomised to either the single-visit or multiple-visit groups at random.

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Evaluating the Efficacy of Adjuvant Radiotherapy in the Management of Advanced Oral Cancer Cases.

J Pharm Bioallied Sci

July 2024

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Enathur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Background: Because of its high rates of morbidity and death, especially in its late stages, oral cancer poses a serious threat to world health. Even with improvements in surgical and chemotherapeutic techniques, advanced oral cancer is still difficult to treat and frequently has unfavorable results.

Methods: Information on demographics, tumor features, treatment options, and results were gathered from medical records.

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Background: The COVID-19 epidemic has affected all facets of patient care, including dentistry services, and placed hitherto unheard-of demands on healthcare systems throughout the world. More and more emphasis is being paid to psychological discomfort and dental anxiety that epidemic patients face when seeking dental care. The purpose of this research was to examine the psychological distress and dental anxiety levels of patients receiving dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care setting between 2021 and 2022.

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Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the disinfecting efficacy of a standardized irrigating solution activated by ultrasonics or laser irradiation on mature dual-species biofilms at different root levels .

Materials And Methods: Conventional access cavity preparations were done on 160 single-rooted mandibular premolar teeth with single canals. Freshly extracted oral microbial strains of , , , and after biochemical confirmation were used to generate two discrete dual-species microbial inoculums.

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Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition of supporting structures of teeth leading to attachment and bone loss. Cigarette smoking is the single most important and modifiable risk factor with 5 to 20-fold susceptibility for periodontal diseases. Reverse smoking is a peculiar habit of smoking where the lit end is kept inside the mouth, which is predominant in the northern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh.

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Sclerosing odontogenic carcinoma (SOC) was first described by Koutlas . in 2008. Despite its inclusion in the World Health Organization (WHO) as a distinct entity, it is a tumour that remains poorly defined in the literature, with only 10 reported cases to date.

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Background: Several designs of access cavity have been evolved in the recent past with the concept of minimal tooth tissue removal which would improve the root canal treated teeth fracture resistance.

Aim: To investigate the effect of conservative design access cavity during the instrumentation of maxillary molar root canals.

Materials And Methods: Eighty noncarious maxillary molars were assigned to the traditional and conservative access groups ( = 40 each).

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Evaluation of Efficacy of Different Plating Systems in ZMC Fractures: An Original Research.

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February 2024

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, OMNI Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Objective: This study's objective was to assess and contrast the performance of several plating techniques in the treatment of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. Group A (Microplate System), Group B (Titanium Mesh System), and Group C (Absorbable Plate System) plating systems were the ones that were studied.

Materials And Methods: With 10 patients in each group, a retrospective analysis of 30 patients with ZMC fractures was done.

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Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is a common condition that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Current treatment options often fall short of providing long-lasting relief. So, this prospective clinical study aimed to investigate the efficacy of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF) in mitigating TMJ pain.

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The use of herbal mouthrinse is gaining momentum in recent years. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the effect of 2 herbal mouthrinse (curcumin, cinnamon) in comparison with2 conventional mouthrinse (povidone iodine, chlorhexidine) when used as coolant in dental ultrasonic scalers. Hence, 200 participants were included in this study.

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Desmosomes are composed of a number of proteins, including cadherins, armadillo proteins and plakoplilins, which are responsible for mediating cell-cell adhesion. Cadherins are transmembrane proteins that bind to each other on adjacent cells, forming a strong adhesive bond between the cells. In normal tissues, desmosomes help to maintain the structural integrity of the tissue by holding the cells together.

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Introduction: The persistence of the sucking beyond a certain age has been attributed to many deleterious effects on the orofacial structures. Hence, the present study evaluates the alterations in the upper airway among the children with and without the finger-sucking habits.

Material And Methods: We piloted an observational study among 58 children with malocclusion who required orthodontic treatment, in which between 7 and 12 years were selected.

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Inflammation of oral soft tissues, caused by periodontal disease, results in the loss of attachment to supporting therapy and is a severe threat to dental health. Although there are a number of therapeutic options available, mechanical debridement continues to be the gold standard. Scaling and root planing is the gold standard therapy for periodontitis, but this research aims to examine the efficacy of tetracycline fibers and simvastatin gel as local drug delivery methods.

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Objectives: The aim of the present study was to comparatively evaluate the mechanical wear of adhesives used in bonded retainers.

Materials And Methods: Eighty mandibular acrylic teeth were included in the study that were divided into 4 different groups based upon the composite used. Each acrylic tooth was bonded with a retainer wire and composite of their respective group (Heliosit, Restofill, Tetric-N-flow, and Filtek Z350 XT).

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Background: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by a group of specific microorganisms that provoke the destruction of the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone, along with pocket formation or recession, or both.

Objectives: The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of tetracycline, doxycycline and minocycline in improving fibrin clot adhesion over manually instrumented periodontally affected root surfaces with the use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Material And Methods: A total of 45 single-rooted extracted teeth were sectioned into 45 dentinal blocks and divided into 3 groups: tetracycline (group I); doxycycline (group II); and minocycline (group III).

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Background: Platelet concentrates (PCs) are a boon in the field of dentistry. Various generations of PCs have been tried and utilized in different treatment methods, such as intrabony defect therapy, root coverage procedures, oral surgical procedures, and palatal wound healing. Titanium-prepared platelet-rich fibrin (T-PRF) is a third-generation PC that is prepared in medical-grade titanium tubes and achieves good healing in the field of periodontics.

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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 4% to 12% of females of reproductive age. Previous studies have shown an association between systemic and periodontal diseases. This study aimed to compare the prevalence of periodontal disease in women with PCOS and healthy women.

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  • - The study evaluated the quality and frequency of positioning errors in panoramic radiographs from 2,629 patients to improve diagnostic accuracy.
  • - 77.2% of the radiographs displayed one or more positioning errors, with the most common error being the patient's tongue placement.
  • - The findings suggest that enhancing patient positioning and technician skill is essential for reducing diagnostically inappropriate images and improving the overall quality of panoramic radiographs.
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Background: The background of this study was to improve the longevity of a restoration and optimal adaptation of restorative material to the prepared cavity walls is crucial. The study aimed to evaluate the interfacial adaptation of Activa, Micron, and Predicta bulk bioactive restorative materials to coronal dentin using micro-computed tomography (CT) analysis.

Materials And Methods: In this micro-CT assessment study, Class II mesio- and disto-occlusal cavities were prepared on 60 extracted human mandibular molar teeth.

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Introduction: Many advanced techniques and materials have been introduced in the recent years with the advent of the new designing technology. Hence, in our study, we aimed to compare in maxillofacial trauma, the three-dimensional (3D) plating systems.

Materials And Methods: We piloted a prospective clinical study among 50 subjects of both genders with mandibular parasymphysis fracture.

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  • The study focused on evaluating the knowledge, attitude, and practices of health-care workers regarding the OMICRON variant of COVID-19.
  • An online questionnaire was distributed to 1000 medical staff, revealing that while they showed good practices and a positive attitude, their overall knowledge of OMICRON was lacking.
  • The conclusion emphasized the need for governments to provide training to improve knowledge about the new variant among health-care personnel.
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