Variations in the retromandibular approach to the condyle-transparotid versus anteroparotid transmasseteric - a prospective clinical comparative study.

Background: The management of mandibular condylar fracture remains controversial many surgeons still favour the open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) which provides good result and immediate functioning as compared to closed reduction. With proven consensus for ORIF, dilemma remains in choosing the surgical approach to condyle due to proximity of complex and important anatomic structure. Various extra-oral surgical approaches are available for ORIF including preauricular, submandibular, retromandibular, transmasseteric anteroparotid etc.

Orofacial conditions and their relation to the sense of coherence among participants afflicted with leprosy in West Bengal State: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: About 4 million people are disabled by leprosy. Eighty-six percent of leprosy patients reside in Southeast Asia and Brazil. India accounts for up to 70% of total cases.

Association between ENAM polymorphisms and dental caries in children.

Aim: Dental enamel, the most rigid biological tissue of the tooth known to mankind, is the most integral and fundamental part of the tooth. Enamel matrixes compile 5% of Enamelin peptides and at the time of tooth development, they are considered to effect the formation and elongation of enamel crystallites. ENAM plays critical role in enamel formation.

Clinical evaluation of submental intubation as an alternative airway management technique in midface osteotomy.

Background: The conventional endonasal intubation would not allow precise intra-operative assessment of the changes to the nasolabial soft tissue complex. Submental intubation allows accurate measurement of nasolabial soft tissue complex with no interference with the occlusion.

Methodology: A clinical prospective study was carried on 20 patients visiting the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department diagnosed of dentofacial deformity requiring orthognathic surgery.

Insight on the relationship of ABO blood grouping associated with oral premalignant lesions, conditions and inherited oral cancer syndromes.

Background: Risk factors such as chronic use of tobacco, smoking and alcohol consumption of individual's lifestyle may possibly influence the significant role in the etiopathogenesis of precancerous lesions (PL) and Conditions (PC) and lead to oral cancer. Previous studies have revealed that genetic factors have contributed to a remarkable extent in the development of this chronic disease. Limited studies have confirmed that ABO blood groups remain reportedly possible genetic factor to the specific disease such as oral malignant.

Flapless closure of oro-antral communication with PRF membrane and composite of PRF and collagen - a technical note.

The incidence of oro-antral communication during removal of maxillary posterior teeth, especially the molars is quite common in general dental practice. The diagnosis and surgical management of oro-antral communication requires the surgical skills including the flap techniques. Here we present the novel technique of immediate closure of oro-antral communication using the PRF in the form of membrane and mixture of PRF and collagen, which is, sandwiched between the PRF membranes for effective management of oro-antral communications which does not require higher surgical skills.

Orofacial injuries and use of protective wear among field hockey players of Coorg District, Karnataka, India - A KAP Study.

Introduction: Traumatic orofacial injuries are frequent among hockey players, often causing aesthetic, functional, psychological, and economic problems. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence and distribution of orofacial injuries and to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices toward the use of protective wear as perceived among hockey players of Coorg district.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 281 field hockey players of Coorg district, Karnataka, India.

Spectrophotometric evaluation of white spot lesion treatment using novel resin infiltration material (ICON).

Aims And Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the esthetic improvement of white spot lesions (WSLs) treated by icon, sodium fluoride (NaF), and bioactive glass using VITA Easyshade spectrophotometer.

Methodology: Ninety intact human maxillary central incisors were collected and artificial WSLs were created on facial surface having dimensions of 4 mm × 4 mm by immersing in demineralized solution for 4 days, baseline comparisons were performed by measuring the color of the WSLs compared to the adjacent sound enamel. All samples were divided into three groups of 30 each.

Gingival, oral hygiene and periodontal status of the teeth restored with stainless steel crown: A prospective study.

Aim: To compare the gingival health and periodontal status in primary molars restored with stainless steel crowns with unrestored contralateral teeth.

Materials And Methods: A split mouth design study was conducted on 60 children aged 5- 10 years who required stainless steel crown restoration on deciduous molars. The molar teeth restored with stainless steel crown were selected for study and healthy unrestored contralateral teeth were selected as controls.

The socket-shield technique and immediate implant placement.

Healing of extraction socket leads to the dimensional changes which will affect the placement of the implant and its emergence profile. Atraumatic extraction, socket preservation technique, and immediate implant placement decrease the alveolar bone resorption by maintaining the postextraction socket. Hürzeler .

Bilateral nasolabial cyst: a rare case.

Nasolabial cysts are rare non-odontogenic cysts characterised by their extraosseous appearance and are always located near to ala nasi. They are painless and located beneath the mucosa leading to soft tissue swelling and elevation of nasal ala. Bilateral nasolabial cyst is a rare occurrence.

Speciation of Candida using CHROMagar in cases with oral epithelial dysplasia and squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: is most frequently isolated from oral cavity but identification of other species such as & is increasing proportionately. A constant rise in immuno-suppressed patients, widening range of recognized pathogens, and resistance to antifungal drugs are contributing factors which stress the need for species identification of , an opportunistic pathogen. Objectives: 1.

Comparative Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Two Bioceramic Sealers on Fibroblast Cell Line: An in vitro Study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of two bioceramic root canal sealers: EndoSequence BC and iRoot SP with zinc oxide eugenol sealers on fibroblast cell line.

Materials And Methods: The sealers tested were zinc oxide eugenol, EndoSequence BC, and iRoot SP. Each material was mixed according to the manufacturer's instructions and mounted into sterile polyethylene color-coded rings, for cytotoxicity and genotoxicity evaluation.

Conceptual knowledge of oral health among school teachers in South India, India.

Objective: To measure conceptual oral health knowledge among school teachers using comprehensive measure of oral health knowledge (CMOHK) instrument.

Materials And Methods: A total of 240 school teachers drawn through cluster random sampling from across Sullia taluk. Conceptual knowledge was assessed using Comprehensive measure of oral health knowledge questionnaire.

High risk human papillomavirus in the periodontium : A case control study.

Background: Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are small DNA viruses that have been identified in periodontal pocket as well as gingival sulcus. High risk HPVs are also associated with a subset of head and neck carcinomas. It is thought that the periodontium could be a reservoir for HPV.

Pathogenic features of Streptococcus mutans isolated from dental prosthesis patients and diagnosed cancer patients with dental prosthesis.

Unlabelled: Though S. mutans, virulence, and pathogenesis are characterized, reports are limited to the status of its carriage and virulence in patients with oral cancer and prosthesis. In this present study, we investigated the pathogenic characteristics of twenty strains of S.

Prevalence of Periodontitis and Soft Tissue Lesions among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Raichur Taluk, Karnataka, India.

Introduction: In countries where human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is widespread and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) medications are too expensive, or patients are failing HAART, oral disease management and risk remain an important issue.

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and periodontitis among the HIV-positive adult patients and assess the association of these lesions with age, sex, duration of HIV, time on ART, dietary habits, and oral hygiene habits.

Materials And Methods: Sample size was 170.

Detection of Adherence of in Infected Dentin of Extracted Human Teeth Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope: An Study.

Aim: The aim of this study is to detect adherence of to the infected dentinal tubules of human extracted teeth using confocal laser scanning microscope.

Subjects And Methods: Roots from human premolar teeth ( = 40) were infected with strain the American Type Culture Collection 29212 in brain heart infusion for 21 days. After the experimental period, specimens were divided into two groups, Group A ( = 20), Group B ( = 20), and Group A specimens were stained with fluorescein diacetate dye for the detection of viability and adherence Group B were stained with acridine orange dye for detection of metabolic activity and adherence.

An study to find the incidence of mesiobuccal 2 canal in permanent maxillary first molars using three different methods.

Aim: study was done to evaluate the incidence of MB2 canals using three different methods (CBCT, CLINICAL ANALYSIS AND DENTAL LOUPES) and to compare the efficacy of the three methods in identifying the incidence of MB2 canals in maxillary permanent first molars.

Materials And Methods: The study sample consisted of 120 extracted intact permanent maxillary molars. These extracted teeth were subjected to CBCT.

Enhanced antimicrobial activity of naturally derived bioactive molecule chitosan conjugated silver nanoparticle against dental implant pathogens.

Various metal coated implants have been tested against dental pathogens which causes increased biofilm formation and lead to failure of dental implants. The possibility of using nanoparticle together with native biomolecules to enhance the activity of such bioactive compound is also in progress. In this study we tested the efficacy of Ag conjugated chitosan nanoparticles as a prospective coating material of titanium dental implants.

In vitro assessment of stainless steel orthodontic brackets coated with titanium oxide mixed Ag for anti-adherent and antibacterial properties against Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis.

Orthodontic brackets made from stainless steel were introduced in dentistry, though they have less ability in reducing enamel demineralization and are not successful in preventing microbial as well as biofilm growth. In this study, we evaluated the significant role of different brackets in reducing enamel demineralization indirectly. Results from different tests indicate the significant reduction in adhesion, biofilm formation and slow growth of tested bacterial species on brackets coated with Ag + TiO2 and found to be statistically significant lower than control.

Adenoid ameloblastoma with dentinoid: A rare hybrid variant.

Odontogenic tumors comprise an unusual group of lesions of the jaw and present diverse histological patterns. Derived from the primordial tooth-forming tissues, they represent a heterogeneous group of lesions that range from hamartomas to benign and malignant neoplasms of variable aggressiveness. Sporadic case reports and diverse complex histogenetic source also defy categorization of odontogenic tumors.

Assessment of oral health parameters among students attending special schools of Mangalore city.

Background: The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs and correlation between dental caries susceptibility and salivary pH, buffering capacity and total antioxidant capacity among students attending special schools of Mangalore city.

Materials And Methods: In this study 361 subjects in the age range of 12-18 years were divided into normal ( = 84), physically challenged ( = 68), and mentally challenged ( = 209) groups. Their oral health status and treatment needs were recorded using the modified WHO oral health assessment proforma.

Occurrence of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the oral cavity of patients with dental caries.

Oral streptococci are the major group of microbes isolated from oral microflora. They represent frequent pathogens of infective endocarditis (IE), and it is assumed that in most of the cases oral streptococci are acquired via mucosa layer of oral cavity. Staphylococcus aureus is also frequently isolated from IE as it accounts for 20%-30% of all cases.