Comparing Warm and Cold Gutta-Percha Techniques for Root Canal Filling: An Study.

Background: Gutta-percha is commonly used in endodontic therapy for obturating root canals after cleaning and shaping procedures. Warm and cold gutta-percha techniques are two common methods employed for obturation, each with its own advantages and limitations.

Materials And Methods: Twenty extracted human teeth with single-rooted canals were selected and divided into two groups: warm gutta-percha obturation and cold gutta-percha obturation.

Enhancing Precision in Endodontic Procedures: An Investigation of Magnification and Enhanced Visualization.

Background: Endodontic procedures require precise manipulation and visualization to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. Magnification and enhanced visualization tools, such as dental loupes and dental operating microscopes (DOMs), have been introduced to enhance precision in endodontic practice.

Materials And Methods: Extracted human teeth with single-rooted canals were divided into two groups: a control group without magnification and an experimental group with magnification and enhanced visualization.

Exploring the Role of Ultrasound Therapy in Modern Dentistry: A Comprehensive Overview.

This paper explores the use of ultrasound therapy in dentistry, focusing on its working principle, various applications, advantages, limitations, precautions, contraindications, and future directions. Ultrasound therapy presents a promising non-invasive treatment modality with a wide range of applications within the field of dentistry.

Risk Factors of Early Childhood Caries among Preschool Children in Madipakkam, Chennai: Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a major oral health problem, mainly in socially disadvantaged populations. ECC affects infants and preschool children worldwide.

Aim: A survey to identify the factors influencing the ECC among preschool children in Madipakkam, Chennai.

Compare the Centering Ability, Canal Transportation and Root Canal Area Increase of XP Endoshaper, Hyflex CM and K3 XF File System by using Cone Beam: An Original Research.

Objective: Using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), this study compared three rotary file systems-XP Endoshaper, Hyflex CM, and K3 XF-for centering, canal transportation, and root canal area growth.

Materials And Methods: The rotating file system randomly separated 60 removed human mandibular molars into three groups ( = 20). Manufacturer-recommended root canal instrumentation was done.

Comparative evaluation of remineralization potential of four different remineralization agents on human enamel: An study.

Aim: The study aimed to assess the remineralizing potential of four different commercially available agents using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, and Vickers Microhardness (VMH) Test.

Materials And Methods: Forty-four specimens ( = 11 per group) were prepared from extracted teeth. A window of 6 mm × 4 mm was made on all the specimens that represented three zones, namely, sound enamel, demineralized enamel, and remineralized enamel.

'M' mechanics for midline diastema correction in mixed dentition.

Maxillary midline diastema is a self-correcting anomaly which in few conditions may get retained in adolescence stage due to various aetiological factors and correction of which is usually done at permanent dentition stage. The persistence of midline diastema can be predicted in mixed dentition period and necessary management could be provided at the mixed dentition period. This case report is on a novel technique using 'M' spring to correct the midline diastema in mixed dentition period.

Comparative Evaluation of Sealing Ability of Moisture-tolerant Sealant and Glass Ionomer Sealant Using Stereomicroscope: An Study.

Introduction/background: The preventive benefits of pit and fissure sealants rely on their retention and sealing ability. The drawback of the conventional pit and fissure sealant is its poor retention due to the presence of moisture. Among the numerous pit and fissure sealants available, newer hydrophilic sealants are ideal for children.

Delayed and Immediately Loaded Implants Placed in Fresh Extraction Socket - A Clinical and Radiological Study.

Purpose: To present the outcomes of immediately loaded single implants placed in the anterior region compared to conventional protocol.

Methodology: 10 patients requiring single anterior tooth extraction was randomised either into immediate or delayed loaded group. Implants were positioned immediately after extraction and prosthesis was providing for the immediately loaded group.

Radiographic and Clinical Evaluation of Implant Prosthetic Treatment with One Piece versus Two Piece Dental Implants: A Comparative Prospective Study.

Dental implants are designed to ensure natural tooth replacement based on improved design, simplified placement, and long-term survival. This study aimed to compare one-piece implant (OPI) and two-piece implant (TPI) to determine the success rate over the TPI. This study conducted on 15 patients selected with the age range of 20-60 years to place OPI and TPI.

Survival and Complications of Single Dental Implants in the Edentulous Mandible following Immediate or Delayed Loading: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Introduction: The lifespan of an edentulous mandible with one median implant to hold a full denture for 24 months was evaluated to see if the early loading had any impact on it. Single-implant denture retention for the mandibular region was proposed by "Cordioli . in the 1990s.

Inflammatory Impact on Tissues Surrounding the Dental Implant of Singular Abutments Bonded onto Titanium Base - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: In dental implants, the biochemical connection between titanium (ti) and bony tissue has been well established. The properties of dental implants such as osseointegration and stability depend upon composition, design of the implant, connection, and design of the abutment, and additional removal of abutments. Recently, laser-generated micro-grooved surface (LSS) and TI abutments are the main focus of preventing peri-implant inflammation.

Prevalence of Stress and Coping Disorders among Dental Students: An Original Research.

Introduction: The students pursuing professional studies such as medicine and dentistry have to endure a lot of stress. Hence, we evaluated the prevalence of stress and coping disorders among dental students.

Methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based online survey study among 100 dental students of 1-4 years.

Occlusal Vertical Dimension and Its Association with Length of Thumb: An Original Research.

Introduction: Establishing an accurate vertical dimension at occlusal (VDO) is a challenge. Hence, we aim to find the association between the VDO and the Thumb Length (TL).

Materials And Methods: We piloted an observational study by evaluating the VDO and the TL among the Dravidian and Aryan ethnicities with 200 volunteers.

Assessment of Failure Rate of Fixed Partial Dentures: A Clinical Study.

Introduction: The most common for the replacement for the teeth are the partial dentures. Hence, in our study, we analyzed the failure rates of the fixed partial dentures (FPDs).

Materials And Methods: We conducted a retrospective study from the institutional record and analyzed 150 subjects.

Sleep Disorders among Dental Students: An Original Research.

Introduction: With the increased stress among the students, their sleep patterns have been derailed from the routine. Hence, in our study, we aimed to appraise among the dental students the occurrence of sleep disorders.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based survey study among 1115 dental students of 1-4 years.

Surface Characteristics of Different Zirconia Dental Implants: A Comparative Study.

Introduction: The invention of dental implants has replaced the fixed partial dentures for the replacement of the teeth. Hence, in the present study, we compared the surface characteristics of various zirconia dental implant systems.

Materials And Methods: We conducted an comparative study of 50 implants of the dental implant systems "Straumann pure ceramic implants (SC) and Bredent dent whiteSKY™ (BW).

Effect of 2 h of room temperature storage on salivary glucose concentration.

Background Of The Study: Although many studies are available validating the role of saliva as an alternative diagnostic tool, no reliable data are available on the duration of time, a salivary sample can be reliably stored at room temperature for estimation. It varies from one analyte to another and has to be researched.

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of 2 h of room temperature storage on salivary glucose concentration.

Evaluation of the reactive oxygen metabolite levels in plasma, gingival crevicular fluid, and saliva in generalized chronic periodontitis patients before and after nonsurgical periodontal therapy: A case-control and interventional study.

Background: Reactive oxygen metabolites (ROMs) produced in periodontitis could contribute to excessive tissue damage. Thus, treatment of chronic periodontitis may decrease the ROM levels. The aim of this study is to evaluate the ROM levels in plasma, saliva, and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in generalized chronic periodontitis (GCP) patients before and after nonsurgical periodontal treatment.

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Sublingual Salivary Gland: A Rare Case Report.

Rationale: Sublingual salivary gland tumours are very rare but are mostly malignant. As very limited literature is available, we present a rare case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) of sublingual salivary gland.

Patient Concerns: A56-year-old female presented with an asymptomatic swelling of 15-year duration in the floor of the mouth and chin region.

Assessment of the viability of human periodontal ligament cells in black tea, lime juice, and passion fruit concentrate - A comparative study.

Background: Tooth avulsion is considered as a severe form of dental trauma, causing damage to the periodontium. Hence, the preservation of healthy periodontal ligament (PDL) cells in the storage medium are pivotal for the success of replantation.

Aim And Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the viability of human PDL cells in black tea, lime juice, and passion fruit concentrate.

-1 genetic status in an Indian family with nonsyndromic hereditary gingival fibromatosis.

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare condition affecting the gingiva and may or may not be a clinical feature of other syndromes. It has been classified as a nondental biofilm-induced gingival disease. The pathogenesis of this condition has been poorly understood till date.