Variability in Design and Materials of Vaginal Stent or Moulds for Vaginal Agenesis - A Systematic Review.

Background: Vaginal stents play a crucial role in both non-surgical and surgical management of vaginal agenesis. Different types of stents with variable designs and materials have been described in the literature. However, a summary of various stents described in the existing data and their outcome measures needs to be studied.

National Service Scheme (NSS) Training in dental education: Assessment of self reported empathy and clinical performance.

Background: To compare self-reported empathy scores, clinical performance between National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and non-volunteers in dental schools; and to predict clinical performance score using self-reported empathy score.

Material And Methods: A cross sectional survey of 336 undergraduates from 16 dental schools in Andhra Pradesh state, India was conducted using Google forms. The questionnaire was divided into four sections.

Evaluation of stress generation in core build up-material of mutilated primary teeth: a comparative finite element analysis between BioFlx, stainless steel and zirconia crowns.

Stainless-steel crowns (SSCs) are the most durable restorative option for deciduous teeth, although they are unsightly. However, prefabricated zirconia crowns (ZCs) look more pleasant but require substantial dental preparation. Recently, BioFlx crowns have been introduced as a white-colored alternative to SSCs, providing both flexibility and aesthetics.

Reliability of electric pulp test and thermal pulp test for assessing pulpal response in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment - A systematic review.

Objective: To assess the reliability of pulp sensibility tests in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Background: The orthodontic force may cause transient changes in pulp vasculature leading to alteration in its response threshold. This may vary with the type, duration and magnitude of forces used.

Correction: Oral Hygiene Status, Salivary and Microbiological Parameters Among Visually Impaired and Normal-Sighted Children After Specialized Oral Health Education: An Interventional Study.

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Evaluation of the Root Canal Centering Ratio and Canal Transportation Associated With Three Rotary File Systems Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Analysis.

Aim The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro comparative assessment of root canal centering ratio and canal transportation associated with ProTaper Universal (PTU) (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland), ProTaper Next (PTN) (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland), and ProTaper Gold (PTG) (Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties, Tulsa, OK, USA) rotary file systems, with or without glide-path preparation, using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis. Materials and methods A total of 120 mesial roots of extracted human mandibular first molar teeth were collected and randomly divided into three groups (n = 40) depending on the type of rotary file system used for mesiobuccal root canal instrumentation: Group 1: PTU, Group 2: PTN, and Group 3: PTG rotary file systems. Each group was further divided into two Sub-groups (a and b) with 20 specimens, depending on whether glide-path preparation was performed using the ProGlider (PG) file (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland).

Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Alveolar Bone Levels Around Dental Implants and Natural Teeth: A Prospective Study.

Introduction: Dental implants' efficacy is influenced by the quality and quantity of the osseous tissue present at the site designated for dental implants. Therefore, this study was conducted with the primary objective of assessing marginal bone loss around mandibular posterior dental implants at six and 18 months after prosthesis placement, compared with the contralateral natural tooth. The secondary objective was to determine the correlation between various factors such as periodontal status, age, gender, duration between first and second-stage surgery, and marginal bone loss.

Quality and Success of Bone Graft from Two Different Mandibular Sites Compared for Maxillary Ridge Augmentation: A Systematic Review.

Aim: This systematic review was undertaken to compare the quality of autogenous bone graft harvested from two different mandibular donor sites, that is, from the chin region and from posterior mandibular region for maxillary alveolar ridge augmentation and success after implant placement.

Materials And Methods: Systematic searches were performed using PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane electronic databases, which reported on the quality of autogenous harvested bone graft of the recipient site in maxillary alveolar ridge augmentation from a period of January 1995 to December 2020 using PRISMA guidelines. Studies were included if: They reported on bone grafts harvested from the chin and body region of the mandible.

Effects of Various Solutions on Color Stability and Surface Hardness of Nanohybrid Dental Composite Under Simulated Oral Conditions.

Aim: This study evaluated effects of various solutions on color stability and surface hardness of a nanohybrid dental composite in simulated oral environments.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-four composite disks were fabricated and randomly allocated into eight groups ( = 8 per group): Artificial saliva (AS), Biotene (B), passion fruit juice (PFJ), orange juice (OJ), Sprite (S), Coca-Cola (CO), apple cider vinegar (ACV), and cranberry juice (CJ). Specimens were immersed in respective solutions at 37°C for 28 days.

Assessment of Acoustic and Nasalance Improvement in Maxillary Obturator Patients Using PRAAT Software: An Study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the improvement in acoustic and nasalance in patients with maxillary obturators, using PRAAT software.

Materials And Methods: The current study comprised a total of 16 patients who had acquired maxillary defects. Regardless of gender, the age range of these patients was 40-75 years old.

Evaluation of Crestal Bone Loss after Placement of Bone Graft around the Oral Implant with/without Platelet-rich Plasma.

Aim: The current investigation aimed to evaluate the crestal bone loss after placement of bone graft around the oral implant with/without platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

Materials And Methods: Forty patients seeking for crown supported by dental implants to replace at least one lost tooth were included in the present study. The participants were divided into two groups at random ( = 20): Group I: Received tricalcium phosphate (TCP) along with PRP and group II: Received TCP without PRP.

Revitalizing the Smile: A Case Report on the Modified Apexification Procedure for Discolored Non-Vital Immature Teeth With Periapical Lesions.

Apexification is the process of forming mineralized tissue at the apical portion of a tooth with an incompletely formed root. Although various materials and techniques for the endodontic treatment of such teeth have been employed for some time, selecting the appropriate material remains challenging due to limited literature. This report presents a case that evaluates the efficacy of a modified apexification procedure using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), followed by a walking-bleach technique to address discoloration resulting from trauma to anterior teeth.

Three-dimensional analysis of sella turcica morphology and dimensions in non-syndromic cleft lip and palate patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: The dimensions and morphology of sella turcica (ST) are often altered in individuals with craniofacial anomalies, including those with cleft lip and palate (CLP). Therefore, the review aimed to identify the current evidence on the 3D morphological characteristics of the ST in patients with CLP.

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using different databases without language or publication date restrictions.

Variations in Root Canal Morphology of Mandibular Incisors in a North Indian SubPopulation: A Retrospective Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Analysis.

Background: There is a high failure rate of endodontic treatment in the mandibular incisors due to insufficient knowledge of the morphology.

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the root canal morphology in mandibular incisor teeth in the North Indian subpopulation to improve the outcome of endodontic treatment.

Setting And Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the OPD of a tertiary care institute.

Comparative Assessment of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Photoactivated Disinfection Employing Distinct Photosensitizers: A Morphological Analysis Using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy.

Background The complex morphology of the root canal system and bacterial infiltration to greater depths precludes complete debridement by mechanical preparation alone. Despite promising characteristics of photodynamic inactivation (PDI) and different photosensitizers (PSs), there has been limited research on the antibacterial efficacy of chitosan (CS)-based PS combinations for root canal disinfection. We aimed to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of photoactivated disinfection (PAD) using two different PSs as an adjunct to final irrigation in root canal treatment.

4D printing of smart scaffolds for bone regeneration: a systematic review.

As a novel emerging technology, four-dimensional (4D) printing allows the stimulation of 3D-printed materials in order to change shape, color, functionality, etc, over time. This systematic review is conducted to evaluate the purpose, materials, physiomechanical, and biological properties of 4D-printed scaffolds used for bone tissue engineering. An electronic search was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar online databases limited to English articles until April 2024.

Device therapies for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: a new era.

Even with significant advancements in the treatment modalities for patients with heart failure (HF), the rates of morbidity and mortality associated with HF are still high. Various therapeutic interventions, including cardiac resynchronization therapy, Implantable Cardiovascular-Defibrillators, and left ventricular assist devices, are used for HF management. Currently, more research and developments are required to identify different treatment modalities to reduce hospitalization rates and improve the quality of life of patients with HF.

Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient after mucormycosis using a digitally fabricated hollow complete denture with 3D printed intramucosal inserts.

Denture retention in edentulous patients following resection for mucormycosis or carcinoma is challenging because of the lack of bony support. Traditional dentures are often unsatisfactory, and implants require complex bone grafting. This clinical report presents a novel approach using 3-dimensionally (3D) printed intramucosal inserts and a digitally fabricated hollow denture.

Unconventional digital dentures: Overcoming software challenges and integrating digital workflows into conventional techniques.

Digital workflows have revolutionized denture fabrication, offering greater customization and rapid production. This clinical report describes 2 treatment approaches using digital techniques to address prosthetic challenges. The first patient had a large maxillary defect after mucormycosis surgery, necessitating a combination of digital and conventional methods for obturator fabrication because of computer-aided design software program limitations.

Antimicrobial Properties of Newer Calcium Silicate-Based Pulp-Capping Agents Against Enterococcus Faecalis and Streptococcus Mutans: An In-Vitro Evaluation.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of calcium silicate-based pulp-capping agents against and using an agar diffusion test.

Methods And Materials: The agar diffusion method was used to evaluate the antibacterial properties of pulp-capping agents. The materials used included Bio-C® Temp (Angelus, Brazil), Dia-Root™ Bio mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) (Diadent Europe B.