Occurrence of Depression and its Association with Oral Health in Elderly People Living in Old Age Homes of Mathura.

Introduction: Depression can affect oral health as a result of neglecting oral hygiene procedures which leads to an increased risk of dental caries and periodontal disease.

Aim: To determine relationship between oral health and depression among elder people residing in old age homes of Mathura city.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted among 500 subjects aged ≥60 years where dental condition, number of missing teeth, removable denture wearing, teeth mobility, periodontal condition, pocket depth, loss of attachment, and depression according to the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scale were assessed.

Tobacco Smoking among the Online Respondent Dental Students of a Dental College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction: Smoking tobacco is most common nowadays among dental students due to stress induced by practical workloads and exams. There is limited data regarding tobacco smoking among dental students. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of tobacco smoking among online respondent dental students of a dental college.

A comparative evaluation of oral health status among institutionalized totally blind children using different methods - A randomized clinical trial.

Background: To compare and evaluate the oral hygiene status among institutionalized visually impaired children using the Verbal, Braille, and Audio-Tactile method.

Materials And Methods: The present study was a single-blinded, randomized clinical trial with a total of 96 visually impaired children both male and female, aged 6-16 years old were included in this study from a residential school for blind. They were divided into three groups: Group 1 - Verbal method, Group 2 - Braille method, and Group 3 - Audio-Tactile method.

A comparative study to evaluate surface electromyographic correlations of mandibular implant-supported overdentures to conventional complete dentures in edentulous patients: An study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the function and coordination of masticatory muscles for patients with two implant-supported mandibular overdenture (ISOD) with that of conventional complete dentures (CCD) using surface electromyography (sEMG). The objectives were to assess the muscle activity (efficiency) and clinical outcome after the transition of CCD patients to ISOD.

Setting And Design: This was a crossover study.

Radiographic factors associated with inferior alveolar nerve exposure during mandibular third molar surgery and their influence on neurosensory deficit: A prospective study.

Introduction: The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) can occasionally be observed in the extraction socket of the mandibular third molar (M3M) intraoperatively. Exposure of inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle during surgery primarily depends upon the absence of bony cortex between the canal and root of impacted third molar or either by existence of a very thin cortical lining between two which gets broken during luxation of tooth. Accurate anatomical relationship of inferior alveolar canal with root apex of impacted (M3M) and the location of canal can be determined by Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Efficacy of 4% articaine 2% lidocaine in mandibular and maxillary block and infiltration anaesthesia in patients with irreversible pulpitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the performance of 4% Articaine 2% Lidocaine for mandibular and maxillary block and infiltration anaesthesia in patients with irreversible pulpitis (IP).

Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Open Gray were used to conduct a thorough literature search. A manual search of the reference lists of the publications found was also carried out.

The effect of 10% alpha-tocopherol solution and 5% grape seed extract on the microhardness and shear bond strength to bleached dentin.

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of 10% alpha-tocopherol and 5% grape seed extract on the microhardness and shear bond strength (SBS) to bleached human dentin.

Materials And Methods: This study was done on 200 extracted premolars which were decoronated and grinded to get flat dentin surface occlusaly. They were divided into four groups: (a) bleaching, (b) bleaching and application of alpha-tocopherol, (c) bleaching and application of grape seed extract, and (d) control.

Comparative Clinical and Microbial Evaluation of Two Endodontic File Systems and Irrigating Solutions in Pediatric Patients.

Aims: The purpose of the study was to determine the best combination for chemomechanical preparation in primary teeth using two endo file systems (hand and rotary) along with two different irrigants.

Materials And Methods: Sixty primary molars indicated for pulpectomy, underwent chemomechanical preparation using endo files (H hand files and rotary Protaper files) and root canal irrigating solutions (Smearclear and QMiX). Samples from root canals were collected before and after the chemomechanical preparation of the canal and were cultured for microbial analysis of .

Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Endodontic Management of Rare Four-Rooted Mandibular Second Molar Using CBCT.

When endodontically diagnosing and evaluating the morphology and anatomy of roots and root canals, especially in multirooted teeth, clinicians must exercise extremely keen vision and give careful attention to minute details. Fundamental knowledge of the most common anatomic characteristics and the possible variations of these characteristics is necessary to provide successful endodontic therapy. While all mandibular molars have significant variations in roots and root canal configuration, mandibular second molars perhaps present the biggest challenge.

Pediatricians' view on early childhood caries and oral health in a north region of India: A cross-sectional study.

Background: The majority of oral diseases in children are preventable. The pediatricians owing to the unique position they occupy in child care are invaluable in achieving standard oral and dental healthcare in children. This study was aimed to assess pediatrician's knowledge, attitude, and awareness toward early childhood caries (ECC), oral health, and treatment needs of their patients.

Effect of cigarette smoke on the surface roughness of two different denture base materials: An study.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of cigarette smoke on the surface roughness of two commercially available denture base materials.

Materials And Methods: A total numbers of 40 specimens were fabricated from two commercially available denture base materials: heat-cured polymethylmethacrylate and flexible denture base materials (20 for each). The specimens for each type were divided into four subgroups: subgroup I, heat-cured denture base material specimens (control group); subgroup II, flexible denture base material (control group); subgroup III, heat-cured denture base material specimen exposed to cigarette smoking group; and subgroup IV, flexible denture base material specimens exposed to cigarette smoking.

Digit Ratio and Dental Caries: A Sexually Dimorphic Trait.

Dental caries is the most common oral health disease affecting all age groups, races, and geographic locations. The need for the study was to determine the anatomical marker that could predict the taste perception and caries at an early stage. Aim of the study was to determine the correlation between digit ratio and caries experience in school-going children of south Canara region.

Insulin Syringe: A Gimmick in Pediatric Dentistry.

Aim: The management of pain and anxiety in dentistry encompasses a number of procedural issues, including the delivery of anesthetic solution. One of the most important ways to manage the behavior of children is pain control. Trypanophobia is very common among dental patients and the most important goal of guidelines on behavior guidance for pediatric dental patient is to ease fear and anxiety in dental procedures in children.

A comparative evaluation of chewing efficiency, masticatory bite force, and patient satisfaction between conventional denture and implant-supported mandibular overdenture: An study.

Purpose: The purpose of this within-subject crossover clinical trial was to compare and evaluate the chewing efficiency, masticatory bite force, and patient satisfaction with conventional dentures and two implant-retained mandible overdentures after 4 weeks of usage.

Method: This within-subject crossover clinical trial was carried out in the Department of Prosthodontics in K.D Dental College and Hospital.

Self-disinfecting Alginate vs Conventional Alginate: Effect on Surface Hardness of Gypsum Cast-An in vitro Study.

Introduction: For the construction of any dental prosthesis, accurate impressions are necessary. Hence, we undertook the present study to evaluate and compare the surface hardness of gypsum casts poured from impressions made using conventional alginate and self-disinfecting alginate.

Materials And Methods: A total of 30 impressions of stainless steel die were made, out of which 15 impressions were made with conventional alginate and 15 were made with self-disinfecting alginate and poured using Type III dental stone.

Closing a Large Maxillary Median Diastema using Bapat Power Arm.

Aim: The aim of this study is to present a case of large maxillary median diastema closed by bodily movement of central incisors using Bapat power arm (BPA).

Materials And Methods: After extraction of mesiodens, a power chain with a force of 120 gm was applied to BPA ligated to preadjusted edgewise brackets bonded to maxillary central incisors to move them over round steel wire for closure of resultant diastema. Bonded retainer was placed after the closure of median diastema.

Evaluation of Periapical Healing of Apicomarginal Defect in Mandibular First Molar Treated with Platelet Rich Fibrin: A Case Report.

The presence of an apicomarginal defect is one of the reasons for the failure of endodontic treatment. The best treatment option to treat an apicomarginal defect is to perform endodontic surgery using Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) membranes. The present case report evaluated the healing of periapical lesion along with apicomarginal defect using Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) as membrane in periapical surgery of mandibular first molar.

Prevalence of Three Rooted Permanent Mandibular First Molars in Haryana (North Indian) Population.

Background: Mandibular first molars typically have two roots but sometimes a supernumerary root presents distolingually called as radix entomolaris (RE).

Aim: The present study evaluated the prevalence of permanent mandibular first molars featuring a distolingual root in Haryana (North India).

Materials And Methods: Five hundred patients possessing bilateral mandibular first molars were selected for this study.

Effect of Trauma to Primary Tooth on Permanent Maxillary Incisors: A Clinical Case Report.

Trauma to primary tooth leads to abnormal variations in crown and root canals of permanent teeth that presents a challenge in diagnosis and clinical management to the practitioner. This article presents a detailed case report of the endodontic treatment of a three canalled maxillary central incisor and maxillary lateral incisor having single canal with open apex linked with periodontal defect. Root canals were prepared with hand files and canals were irrigated with 2.

Endodontic Management of Maxillary First Molar With Two Palatal Canals Aided With Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Case Report.

The success of endodontic therapy is based on having sufficient endodontic access, correct cleaning and shaping, and adequate root canal obturation. However, endodontic treatment is also dependent on having a sound knowledge of the internal anatomy of human teeth, especially when anatomic variations are present. Reporting these alterations is important for improving the understanding and expertise of endodontists.

Assessment of Coronal Leakage of Temporary Restorations in Root Canal-treated Teeth: An in vitro Study.

Introduction: Coronal leakage is one of the constant concerns in routine dental practice. It is one of the factors responsible for the failure of root canal therapy. Permanent restorations should be given as soon as possible after the completion of root canal therapy.

Management of pediatric mandibular fractures using bioresorbable plating system - Efficacy, stability, and clinical outcomes: Our experiences and literature review.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and stability of the biodegradable fixation system for treatment of mandible fractures in pediatric patients by measuring the bite force.

Methods: Sixty pediatric patients with mandibular fractures (36 males, 24 females) were included in this study. The 2.

Effect of Various Sugary Beverages on Salivary pH, Flow Rate, and Oral Clearance Rate amongst Adults.

Introduction. Diet is a major aetiological factor for dental caries and enamel erosion. This study was undertaken with the aim of assessing the effect of selected locally available beverages on salivary pH, flow rate, and oral clearance rate amongst adults.