Managing Oroantral Fistula With Chronic Osteomyelitis Using a Nasolabial Flap: A Case Report.

Oroantral fistula (OAF) represents the pathological communication between the oral cavity and maxillary sinus. This condition arises when the structural integrity of the maxillary sinus floor is compromised, resulting in a direct conduit between the sinus and the oral cavity. A less prevalent yet clinically significant contributor to the formation of OAF is chronic osteomyelitis of the maxilla.

Efficacy of Dexamethasone in Reducing Postoperative Symptoms of the Surgical Extraction of Impacted Third Molars.

Introduction: Among anti-inflammatory medications, dexamethasone has an extended half-life and strong effects, particularly in oral surgical procedures. Administering dexamethasone helps reduce discomfort and inflammation and enhances recovery by minimizing postoperative complications. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of dexamethasone administered before and after surgery in reducing postoperative pain and swelling and relieving mouth opening following the surgical removal of impacted third molars.

An In Vitro Comparison of Marginal Fit of Single-Unit Copings Fabricated Using Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing Zirconia, Direct Metal Laser Sintering and Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal.

Introduction: The marginal fit of dental restorations is essential for longevity and effectiveness of fixed prostheses, particularly single-unit crowns. Direct digital scanning offers significant advantages over indirect methods, providing a non-invasive, accurate, and reproducible means to evaluate marginal fit. This study aimed to assess the marginal fit of single-unit copings fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) zirconia, direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) utilizing direct three-dimensional (3D) scanning.

Assessment of Bone Loss Around Platform-Switching Subcrestal Implants: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Introduction: Replacement of lost teeth with implants is a well-known and accepted worldwide treatment. A healthy amount of bone surrounding the implant plays a vital role in osseointegration and is required for implant success. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of single-crown rehabilitation of subcrestal implants in terms of bone loss (BL) and overall success.

Evaluation and Comparison of Stresses Between All-on-4 and All-on-6 Treatment Concepts With Three Different Prosthetic Materials in the Maxilla: A Finite Element Analysis Study.

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the comparative analysis of stresses on and around implants and surrounding cortical bone using three different prosthetic materials in hybrid prosthesis using the all-on-4 technique and all-on-6 technique in the maxilla using finite element analysis (FEA).

Materials And Methods: An in vitro FEA study was conducted where a three-dimensional (3D) model of an edentulous maxilla and four different models of the mandible were built using ANSYS software version 18 (Ansys, Inc., Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States).

An Analysis of Relation Among Three Levels of Ala-Tragus Line and Natural Occlusal Plane in Young Dentulous Subjects - A Cross-sectional Photographic Study.

Occlusal plane determination plays an evident role in successful rehabilitation of completely edentulous patients. The most commonly used method is by using Camper's plane. But the posterior reference point of Camper's plane is debatable according to available literature.

Linking periodontal pathogens with endoperio lesions.

Endodontic-periodontal diseases pose difficulties for the practitioner in diagnosing and predicting the success of the affected teeth. Therefore, it is of interest to correlate between periodontal infections and endodontic periodontal disorders. 50 patients of both sexes were included in this study.

Dimensional stability and surface hardness of inter-occlusal recording materials.

It is important to choose the appropriate interocclusal registration material for precise articulation and successful dental prosthesis fabrication. 3 types of interocclusal registration materials: Bite registration wax, polyvinyl siloxane bite registration paste and Bisacryl-based bite registration paste were evaluated for dimensional stability and surface hardness at 4 different time intervals. One way ANOVA test, multiple Post Hoc Tukey HSD test and nonparametric test were performed.

Finite element analysis (FEA) of stress distribution in platform-switched short dental implants.

The distribution of stress on short platform switched dental implants is of interest. Hence, the mandibular posterior molar area was modelled using a three-dimensional finite element method (FEM) with a continuous 1.5 mm cortical bone thickness and an inner cancellous bone core.

Developing Odontoma in the Mandible of an Eight-Year-Old Boy.

Benign mixed odontogenic tumors have been repeatedly classified and reclassified over the past few decades. Odontoma is considered a hamartoma due to its slow growth and non-aggressive nature. We present an interesting case of developing odontoma in an eight-year-old boy.

Comparative Evaluation of Different Post and Core Systems in Maxillary Molar Endodontic Treatments: An Original Study.

Background: Maxillary molar endodontic treatments require the right post and core system. This study tested cast metal, glass fiber with composite resin, carbon fiber with composite resin, and zirconia post and core materials.

Materials And Methods: Sixty removed human maxillary teeth were randomly divided into four post and core material groups ( = 15 per group).

Prevalence and Distribution of Developmental Defects of Enamel in Children Aged 12-15 Years in Fazilka District, Punjab, India, and Their Correlation With Drinking Water Fluoride Level.

Background And Objectives: Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of dental enamels, caused by successive exposures to high concentrations of fluoride during odontogenesis, leading to enamels with lower mineral content and increased porosity. The objective of the present study was to assess the prevalence and severity of developmental defects and their relationship to fluoride levels in drinking water.  Methods: Ten villages were selected from Fazilka district, Punjab, India.

Comparison of salivary flow rate and pH between healthy subjects and tobacco and areca nut chewers.

Introduction: Tobacco and areca nuts release carcinogens, which cause alterations in saliva. Evaluation of these changes through estimation of salivary flow rate and pH was performed in tobacco and areca nut chewers and apparently healthy subjects.

Material And Methods: The study group for this comparative study comprised 60 subjects with 20 areca nut chewers (group 1), 20 tobacco chewers (group 2), and 20 non-tobacco and areca nut chewers (group 3) in the ages between 18 and 75 years.

Effect of Root Canal Taper on the Ability of Endodontically Treated Teeth using the TruNatomy and Protaper Next File Systems to Resist Fracture.

Objectives: This research was done to evaluate how the root canal taper affects the Endodontically Treated Teeth (ETT) prepared with the TruNatomy and Protaper Next file systems in terms of fracture resistance.

Materials And Method: Forty recently extracted mandibular premolar teeth were used in this research, which was classified into four groups at random. Groups 1a and 1b used TruNatomy 4% and 6%, respectively, while groups 2a and 2b used the Protaper Next 4% and 6% file systems, respectively.

Clinico-Radiographic Research Evaluating Crestal Bone Level and Bone Density Surrounding Dental Implants.

Aim: Planning the surgical operation, choosing the type of implant, and the effectiveness of the implant all heavily rely on the quantity and quality of the accessible bone. This study's goal was to determine how promptly inserted dental implants affected postoperative changes in bone density and crestal bone level by Cone bean computed tomography (CBCT) gray-scale value during a follow-up of three to six months.

Method: A prospective clinical-radiographic investigation was conducted.

To Evaluate the Correlation between the ABO Blood Group, Lip, and Fingerprint Pattern.

This research set out to see whether there was a connection between the ABO blood type and the unique patterns found on people's lips and fingerprints.As many as a hundred people were surveyed for this study. Red lip gloss, cellophane tape, white A3 paper, a stamp pad with blue ink, and a magnifying glass were also used.

A Long Term Follow-Up Study of the Reconstruction of the Oral Cavity at a Tertiary Care Center: An Original Research.

Introduction: In the subcontinent of India as well as for the other nations, the most usual cancer that affects the oral cavity the "squamous cell carcinoma". The main side effects of the intervention of the SCC are the large defect and disfigurement. This study sought to investigate the various interventions of the SCC in a designated cancer institute.

To Assess the Serum and Salivary Biomarkers in People with and Without Diabetes.

The study was conducted to assess the serum and salivary biomarkers in people with and without diabetes. Among the 100 participants in this cross-sectional comparative study, 59 men and 61 women aged 32 to 59 years old were randomly assigned to category I (consisting of 50 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients of both types 1 and 2) or category II (consisting of 50 healthy volunteers) to serve as comparisons. Since there is no difference in the amounts of salivary biomarkers across the various types of diabetes, they are all grouped together.

Assessment of the Peri-Implant Conditions for the Primary and the Repeated Abutment Placements: An Original Research.

Introduction: Recurrent abutment substitutions may physically irritate the mucosal (soft tissue) barrier, which may cause additional toxic irritants and germs to enter the mucosal implant barrier and weaken the tissues surrounding implant. The creation of a "definitive abutment" may lessen the likelihood of tissue losses around the implant. Determining the characters of the peri-implant tissue after the placement of the definitive abutments and multiple abutment replacement was the goal of this study.

Assessment of the Apical Transportation and Quantity of Root Canal Dentin Removed Using Different New Rotary File Systems: An Original Study.

Introduction: The rotary systems have found a common application in the clinical practice for the endodontic therapies. Hence, we compared three recent endodontic systems for the comparison of the dentine removal and the apical transportation particularly in the curved canals.

Methods: Oneshape, Pro Taper Next, and Edgefile X3 were the three systems that were compared.

Comparison of the Bone-Anchored Pendulum Appliance and the Bone-Anchored Intraoral Bodily Molar Distalizer: An Original Research.

Introduction: With the advent of mini-implants, Class II correction has become routine. The study's goal was to compare the " ()" to the "" in terms of clinical efficacy.

Materials And Procedures: Five boys and five girls were among the 10 patients in this split-mouth trial who had to have their molars distalized.

A Comparison Between the Effectiveness of Isoamyl 2-Cyanoacrylate Tissue Adhesive and Silk Sutures in Wound Closure Following Minor Oral Surgical Procedures: A Prospective Clinical Study.

Background In order to maintain the surgery site's shape, functionality, and aesthetics, closure of the wound is essential for intra-oral and general surgical procedures. Wound closure speeds up healing by reducing the buildup of inflammatory cells. For a wound to heal well, the incision must be precise, the tissue must be handled delicately, the wound must be precisely repositioned, and the closure material must have optimum functional properties and be sterile.