Comparison of Vazirani-Akinosi and Kurt-Thoma technique for mandibular anesthesia: An observational clinical study.

Introduction: Different techniques have been developed over the years for achieving mandibular nerve anesthesia. Many methods have been proposed back and forth in order to perform effective anaesthesia.

Aims And Objective: The main aim of our study was to carry out comparison of clinical efficacy of mandibular nerve anaesthesia by Kurt Thoma technique with that of Vazirani-Akinosi nerve block technique.

Comparative evaluation of facial attractiveness by laypersons in terms of facial proportions and equate it's deviation from divine proportions - A photographic study.

Introduction: The human face is a unique structure and says a lot about an individual even more than what the body indicates about the overall attractiveness. Facial attractiveness is an important key to social interactions and individual behavior. The human body is made in such a way that it follows a specific mathematical proportion called the Golden Proportion.

Cyclic and spontaneous movement of a fractured and extruded instrument back into the root canal: A rare case report.

Retreatment of endodontically involved teeth may require the removal of obstruction from root canal space. Instrument fracture is an undesirable and stressful incident which can negatively affect the prognosis of the tooth. Any corrective step taken should be performed with utmost care to prevent extrusion of the fragment into periapex.

A 1-year comparative evaluation of clinical performance of conventional direct composite restoration technique with a novel "custom shield" technique in class I compound lesions - A randomized clinical study.

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the 1-year clinical performance of conventional direct composite restoration technique with a novel "custom shield" technique in class I compound lesions.

Subjects And Methods: After ethical approval, 72 patients who signed the informed consent form participated in the study. They were divided into two groups - Group A: Conventional direct composite restoration ( = 36) and Group B: Composite restoration using custom shield technique ( = 36) by computer randomization.

Age estimation in Western Indian population by Cameriere's and Drusini's methods.

Objectives: The aim of the present study is to determine applicability of Cameriere's and Drusini's methods in Western Indian population.

Methodology: Panoramic radiographs of total 300 Gujarati individuals, equally divided into four study groups were studied by two investigators. The pulp/tooth area ratio (AR) were calculated for maxillary and mandibular canines and tooth coronal indexes (TCI) i.

Comparison of fiber-reinforced composite and nanohybrid resin impregnated with glass fibers as postendodontic restoration in molars - A clinical study.

Background: Restoration of endodontically treated teeth is one of the most challenging part of operative dentistry. The introduction of fiber-reinforced composite has provided a considerable opportunity to modify material's behavior and to enhance the response of existing materials.

Aim: The aim of the study is to comparatively evaluate the efficacy of fiber-reinforced composite resins and nanohybrid resin impregnated with glass fibers as postendodontic restoration in molars.

Salivary alpha-amylase-biomarker for monitoring type II diabetes.

Background: Diabetes is one of the most important causes of mortality worldwide. People having diabetes are vulnerable to infectious diseases and have been clinically recognized; which may be because of their deregulated immune system. Hyperglycemia in diabetes is consequence of chronic resistance to insulin and relative insulin deficiency on target cells.

Comparative evaluation of novel customized cushees during rubber dam isolation using self-designed evaluation criteria: A randomized clinical study.

Background: Rubber dam plays essential role in dentistry and various modifications have been done to improve patients acceptance and to eliminate the discomfort caused due to clamps.

Aim: Clinical evaluation of efficacy and postoperative outcome of metal clamps with customized cushions and standard metal clamps during rubber dam isolation procedures.

Materials And Methods: After institutional ethical approval and informed consent total 64 patients were randomly assigned in two groups.

Expression of microRNA-21 in saliva and tumor tissue of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: a predictor of cervical lymph node metastasis.

Objective: Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of microRNA-21 (miR-21) in saliva and tumor tissue for presurgical assessment of lymph node metastasis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Study Design: Unstimulated whole saliva and tumor tissue was obtained from clinically suspected patients with OSCC. A total of 130 patients diagnosed with OSCC were included as study participants.

Effect of green tea, ginger plus green tea, and chlorhexidine mouthwash on plaque-induced gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Dental plaque, a microbial biofilm, is the primary etiological factor leading to the initiation of gingivitis and dental caries. It is therefore important to prevent it by taking effective plaque control measures. This research aimed at comparing the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis effects of green tea (GT), GT plus ginger (GT + G), and chlorhexidine mouthwash (CHX) in children.

Comparative cytopathologic evaluation using acridine orange with Papanicolaou stain in psychoactive substances abusers with potentially malignant and malignant disorders.

Introduction: Oral cancer is a major health problem and its early detection is advantageous for therapeutic purposes. According to available evidence, the risks of oral malignancies increase with the usage of tobacco and other psychoactive substances (PSs). The present study showed expression pattern of nuclear and cytoplasmic changes from normal individuals without habit to oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in PS abusers with the help of fluorescence acridine orange (AO) stain and Papanicolaou (PAP) stain.

Association of preterm low-birth-weight infants and maternal periodontitis during pregnancy: An interventional study.

Context: The impact of periodontal disease during pregnancy and its effect on adverse pregnancy outcomes is seen in the literature. When it comes to the link of disease related to periodontium to that of adverse pregnancy outcomes, a need can arise if a significant cause-effect relationship does exist or not between them.

Aim: The study was aimed to determine the association of periodontal health status in pregnant women with the occurrence of preterm low birth weight (LBW) infants in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Castleman's disease.

Castleman's disease, a type of lymph node hyperplasia, usually occurs in the mediastinum and rarely presents in the cervical region as an asymptomatic solitary mass. Clinically, they are of two types-solitary and multi-centric. Most of the solitary types are asymptomatic with no associated symptoms, whereas the multi-centric type is associated with systemic symptoms and has a poor prognosis.

Assessment of cervical lymph node metastasis based on total RNA from saliva and tumor tissue in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: An observational study.

Background: In case of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) most patients die within first 2 years due to metastasis. To overcome the limitations and drawbacks of the present available methods of assessment of lymph nodes metastasis, the search for alternative method is needed.

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of salivary and tumor tissue RNA for assessment of lymph node metastasis in patients with OSCC.

A qualitative research analysis of gender-based parities and disparities at work place experienced by female dentists of Vadodara, India.

Aim: To assess the gender-based parities and disparities at work place experienced by female dentists of Vadodara, India.

Materials And Methods: In-depth face-to-face qualitative semi-structured interviews in English were conducted among 12 female dentists of Vadodara. Female dentists working with one/more male colleague or auxiliary were selected through purposive sampling.

Comparative evaluation of effectiveness of autologous platelet rich plasma and intralesional corticosteroids in the management of erosive oral Lichen planus- a clinical study.

Purpose: Oral Lichen planus is a potentially malignant autoimmune disorder, characterized by burning and pain in the affected mucosa which reduces the quality and comfort of patient's life. Various treatment modalities have been documented for OLP but due its malignant potential the alternative therapeutic approaches with least or no side effects are being in demand. One of such, yet unexplored treatment is Platelet rich plasma (PRP).

Tobacco cessation effects on oral health by group and individualized motivational therapy in 12 to 18 years old boys - A randomized controlled study.

Background/introduction: Adolescents are the most vulnerable population to initiate tobacco use. It is now well established that most of the adult users of tobacco start tobacco use in their childhood or adolescence.

Aim: The purpose of this study is to compare and evaluate the Group Motivational Therapy (GMT) and Individualised Motivational therapy (IMT) for tobacco cessation in adolescents.

Medicinal management of oral submucous fibrosis in the past decade- A systematic review.

Introduction: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a potentially malignant disorder with a high rate of malignant transformation. It is associated with chewing of areca nut and tobacco products with a high global prevalence, particularly in the southeast Asian countries. A wide range of treatment modalities are available, ranging from corticosteroids, antioxidants, nutritional supplements to herbal medicines but lacks a reliable treatment regimen.

Causal inference and directed acyclic graph: An epidemiological concept much needed for oral submucous fibrosis.

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), although already established as an oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD), still stands over a weak bridge because of its controversial pathogenesis. There has been tremendous work on this disease since 1962, surprisingly, we are unsuccessful in finding the exact causation of OSMF. The potential cause for this is either a lack of systematically performed clinical observational studies or over-interpreted inferences of the presented results.

Oral submucous fibrosis in children and adolescents: Analysis of 36 cases.

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic debilitating irreversible oral potentially malignant disorder affecting any part of the oral cavity. It is usually seen in adults but rarely noticed in children and adolescents. Since the paucity of the cases, there exists a gap of knowledge in the causative habits, root reasons of habit initiation, age of habit initiation, and the common clinical representation of this disorder.

Reasons for Initiation of Areca Nut and Related Products in Patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis within an Endemic Area in Gujarat, India.

: While the patterns of consumption of areca nut and its by-products (ANBP) vary across South Asia and the rest of the world, all users share the probable severe outcome of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), and this is well reported. The role of psychosocial drivers of habit initiation and addiction is reported less. : To reveal the burden of ANBP abuse, exploring the psychosocial relationship between sex, age at first exposure (AFE), the reason for initiation (RFI) with the type of habit (TOH).

No age predilection for a disease like OSMF. A case report of 5-year-old child.

Background: Oral Sub Mucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a clinical entity, well known since the time of Sushruta as 'Vidari'. OSMF is a chronic subtle disease that is associated with significant functional morbidity and an increased risk for malignancy. Generally, OSMF is considered as an adult disease, but recently Indian suburb area has reported incidence of 0.

Caregiver's Sense of Coherence: A Predictor of Oral Health-Related Behaviors of Autistic Children in India.

Context: Sense of coherence (SOC) is hypothesized to be an important psychological factor that enables people to cope with stressors and successfully maintain and improve health.

Aim: This study was conducted with the aim to investigate the relationship between oral health-related behaviors of autistic children and SOC of their caregivers.

Settings And Design: An Exploratory cross sectional study was conducted to investigate the association of oral health-related behaviors of autistic children and their primary caregiver's sense of coherence in Vadodara city, Gujarat.

Age- and sex-related mandibular dimensional changes: A radiomorphometric analysis on panoramic radiographs.

Introduction: Mandible undergoes age- and sex-related structural changes similar to other bones of the body. Thus, morphometric analysis of the mandible helps in age and sex determination.

Aim: To investigate the influence of age and sex on the mandible by measuring three parameters, i.

Efficacy of Removal of Calcium Hydroxide Medicament from Root Canals by Endoactivator and Endovac Irrigation Techniques: A Systematic Review of Studies.

Introduction: The aim of this systematic review was to systematically evaluate and summarize the outcomes of studies comparing Endoactivator irrigation and Endovac irrigation techniques for removing calcium hydroxide (Ca[OH]) medicament from the root canals.

Materials And Methods: The research question was developed according to the population, intervention, comparison, and outcome strategy. A computerized literature search was conducted in Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase.