Strengthening the Diagnosis of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Using NGS-Based Approaches and Bioinformatics Pipelines for Data Analysis in India.

In India, drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a major public health issue and a significant challenge to stop TB program. An estimated 27% of new TB cases and 44% of previously treated TB cases are resistant to at least one anti-TB drug. The conventional methods for DR-TB diagnosis are time-consuming and have limitations, leading to delays in treatment initiation and the spread of the disease.

Morphometric analysis of the relationship between maxillary posterior teeth and maxillary sinus floor in central Indian population: A cone-beam computed tomography study.

Background: The relationship between the maxillary sinus (MS) and the root apices of posterior teeth is of significant clinical relevance as it influences the diagnosis and treatment planning when operating in the posterior areas of the maxilla. The aim of this study, therefore, is to assess this anatomic relationship and evaluate the propensity of roots of posterior maxillary teeth to be intruded into the MS space using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning.

Materials And Methods: One thousand CBCT scans of patients, aged 20 years or above, were analyzed in the study.

Assessing the Efficacy of Anterior Repositioning Splints in the Management of Temporomandibular Disc Displacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Disc displacement (DD) occurs when the cushioning disc of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), situated between the jawbone and the skull, is out of position. The condition can be of two kinds: disc displacement with reduction (ddwr) and disc displacement without reduction (ddwor). The present systematic review was undertaken to assess the efficacy of anterior repositioning splints (ARS) for ddwr and ddwor.

Impact of an Auditory Mediated Patient Health Education (PHE) Program on Treatment Compliance and Satisfaction Among Patients Seeking Prosthodontic Care During COVID Pandemic - A Prospective Interventional Study.

Background: Patients health education by healthcare workers has been affected by pandemic guidelines. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of an audio-mediated intervention for patient health education (PHE) on treatment compliance and treatment satisfaction among patients seeking prosthodontic treatment during the Covid pandemic.

Methods: A total of 666 patients (aged 40-70 years) who fulfilled the study criteria were treated for denture-associated disease.

Light emitting diode assessment of dentinal microcracks after root canal preparation with 4 different heat-treated file systems.

Background: The purpose of this research was to evaluate the dentinal microcracks formation after root canal preparation with Hyflex EDM ([electrical discharge machining], Coltene; Altstätten, Switzerland), Neolix Neoniti A1 EDM (Neolix; Beijing, China), Wave One Gold (Dentsply Sirona; York, PA, USA) and Edge File X1 (EdgeEndo; Albuquerque, NM, USA) under illumination and magnification.

Methods: One hundred fifty mandibular molars with 2 different mesial canals extracted for periodontal reasons were included in the study. The samples were decoronated at 15 mm from the apex using a carborundum disc under copious water cooling.

Evaluation of (noni) fruit extract as a bone regenerative material in the treatment of periodontal intrabony osseous defects: Clinical and cone-beam computed tomography assessment.

Background: Nature and its products can be utilized for regeneration in periodontal destruction and damage to supporting tissues. We come across the use of various graft materials to reestablish the lost bone and for the long-term survival of teeth. The objective of this study was to evaluate the bone fill efficacy of Morinda citrifolia fruit extract in the periodontal bone defect.

Comparative evaluation of the effect of decontamination protocol on the shear bond strength of eighth generation bonding agent to contaminated dentin: an study.

Introduction: This study aims to evaluate and compare the effect of decontamination protocol - based on sodium hypochlorite - NaOCl, as a decontaminating agent, followed by the application of a collagen cross-linking agent like sodium ascorbate or Proanthocyanidin on the shear bond strength of eighth generation bonding agent to contaminated dentin (saliva, blood and blood followed by hemostatic agent).

Methods: The buccal surfaces of extracted premolars were flattened to expose the dentine. The teeth were then randomly divided into 3 groups based on the contaminant used (saliva, blood and blood followed by hemostatic agent).

Cysteamine improves the bactericidal efficacy of intra-canal medicaments against Enterococcus faecalis.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the antimicrobial efficacy of cysteamine, calcium hydroxide[Ca(OH)2], triple antibiotic paste (TAP), chlorhexidine (CHX) and their combinations against Enterococcus faecalis (E. Faecalis).

Methods: The E.

Management of intrinsic discoloration using walking bleach technique in maxillary central incisors.

Introduction: Non-vital bleaching is a non-invasive technique to treat the intrinsic discoloration of teeth of several etiologies. Hydrogen peroxide and sodium perborate are commonly used bleaching agents.

Aim: The aim of this case report is to demonstrate the non-vital bleaching technique in maxillary anterior teeth.

Comparison of different irrigation and agitation methods for the removal of two types of calcium hydroxide medicaments from the root canal wall: an in-vitro study.

Background And Aim: Comparison of different irrigation and agitation methods for the removal of two types of calcium hydroxide medicaments from the root canal walls.

Methods: Fifty extracted single rooted teeth were selected for this study. After decoronation, the root canals of these teeth were prepared to the size F3 (30 no.