Comparative Evaluation of Low-level Laser Therapy and Intralesional Injection in OSMF Patients: A Quasi-randomized Trial.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy and intralesional injection in oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) patients.

Materials And Methods: The present study comprised of 52 grade II OSMF patients aged between 20 and 60 years. A pretreatment assessment was done for each patients.

Assessing the Efficacy of Early versus Late Orthodontic Intervention in the Management of Class II Malocclusion: A Comparative Analysis.

Background: Class II malocclusion is a common orthodontic issue characterized by the excessive protrusion of the upper teeth relative to the lower teeth. Early intervention during mixed dentition has been advocated to guide skeletal growth and potentially reduce the severity of malocclusion.

Materials And Methods: A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of early (before the pubertal growth spurt) versus late (after the pubertal growth spurt) orthodontic intervention in managing Class II malocclusion.

Efficiency of Different Retrieval Techniques in Gutta-Percha Removal in Endodontic Retreatment: An Study.

Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to assess the effectiveness of various gutta-percha retrieval methods in endodontic retreatment.

Methods: Five groups were randomly allocated to extract human teeth that had already had root canal therapy: manual files, rotary tools, heat, solvents, and ultrasonics. By evaluating the amount of filling material still present, gutta-percha clearance was quantitatively examined, and root canal cleanliness was qualitatively appraised.

Comparative Analysis of Various Irrigation Solutions in Root Canal Treatment.

Background: " (RCT)" is essential in preserving natural dentition by eliminating infection within the root canal system. Irrigation solutions play a crucial role in achieving successful RCT outcomes by facilitating disinfection and debris removal.

Methods: An experimental design was employed to evaluate the irrigation solutions.

An Anaerobic Culture Study to Assess the Prevalence of Porphyromonas gingivalis in Periodontal Disease Incidences Among Adults.

Introduction Periodontitis is a complex condition influenced by various factors involving interactions between the host and bacterial plaque. , an anaerobic gram-negative bacterium, is commonly linked with periodontal disease. Aim This study aimed to examine the occurrence of in individuals diagnosed with chronic periodontitis (CP) compared to those who show no clinical indications of periodontal disease.

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.

A Comparative Evaluation of Stress Distribution Around Different Widths of Implant and Bony Interface in Function During Axial and Non-axial Loading: A Finite Element Analysis.

Objective: The study employed three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis (FEA) and examined how implant diameters affect stress distribution across the implant-bone contact and how stress transmission through this interface changes during axial and non-axial loading.

Materials And Methods: A 3D mandibular model was created using cone beam CT of a patient with implants inserted into the first mandible molar. Nobel Biocare implants (Nobel Biocare, Switzerland) with specific dimensions of 3.

In Vitro Cone Beam CT Analysis of the Efficacy of Three Supplementary Steps In the Removal of Obturation Material in Endodontic Retreatment.

Objectives: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of XP-endo Finisher R (FKG Dentaire, Le Locle, Neuchatel, Switzerland), EDDY (VDW Dental, Munich, Germany), and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) as supplementary steps following the D-RaCe retreatment file system (FKG Dentaire) in the removal of root canal obturation material using cone beam CT.

Materials And Methods: A total of 45 two-rooted permanent maxillary first premolars were selected. Following access preparation, cleaning, and shaping with Hero Shaper (Micro Mega, Besançon, BFC, France) rotary file up to 25/04%, thermoplasticized obturation was performed with TotalFill BC sealer (FKG Dentaire) and gutta-percha.

Influence of Five Different Commercially Available Mouthwashes on the Growth of Candida albicans Adhered to Customized Prefabricated Heat-Cured Denture Base Acrylic Resin Sheets: An In Vitro Study.

Background The purpose of this in vitro investigation was to evaluate the impact of five distinct commercial mouthwashes on the development of that had been adhered to heat-cured acrylic resin sheets. Methods This in vitro investigation was carried out at the MES Medical College's Microbiology Department in Perinthalmanna, Kerala, India. A total of 72 heat-cured acrylic resin sheets, size 10 × 10 × 2 mm, were fabricated.

Autonomy and factors affecting dental health care seeking behaviour in women: An application of theory of planned behaviour.

Background: Understanding oral health care seeking behaviour and it's determinants is essential in improving oral health. The health care utilization in women was found to be influenced by their autonomy. A socio-cognitive model that can explain variance in dental attendance behaviour in women including autonomy has yet to be validated.

Investigation of the change in the degree of Frankfort mandibular plane angle after levelling the curve of spee in different malocclusion groups.

Background And Objectives: The curve of Spee is a naturally occurring phenomenon in the human dentition. Leveling the curve of Spee can affect the Frankfort-mandibular plane (FMP) Angle and thus the lower anterior facial height. This study examined the degree of change in FMP angle after leveling the curve of Spee in different malocclusion groups.

An Unusual Case of Hybrid Odontogenic Tumor in Type 1 Myotonic Dystrophy Patient.

Myotonic dystrophy, also referred myotonic muscular dystrophy, is an autosomal dominant, slowly progressive, multisystem disease characterized by skeletal muscle weakness, wasting, and myotonia. A hybrid tumor of odontogenic apparatus is a lesion showing combined histopathological characteristics of two or more previously recognized odontogenic tumors and/or cysts of different categories. We, therefore, report a case of hybrid tumor (adenomatoid odontogenic tumor associated with calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor) in a myotonic dystrophic patient.

Comparative Evaluation of the Regenerative Potential of Blood Clot and Platelet-rich Fibrin in Young Permanent Teeth Based on the Revised American Academy of Endodontics Clinical Considerations for Regenerative Procedure: 2016.

Aim: To compare and evaluate the regenerative potential of blood clots and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in IYNPT based on the revised American Academy of Endodontics (AAE) clinical considerations for regenerative endodontics 2016.

Materials And Methods: A total of 20 patients (7-12 years) with immature young necrotic permanent teeth were included and irrigation and disinfection were done using the revised AAE protocol. Teeth were randomly categorized into PRF scaffolding and conventional bleeding technique.

HAART medication and oral health status in children and adolescent HIV infected: A case control study.

Background: The advent of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) does influence the overall oral health care of children. The children undergoing HAART have shown an increase in caries activity owing to sugars in medicines to make them more palatable.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess and compare the Oral Health of Children Living with HIV/AIDS (CLHAs) and Adolescents Living with HIV/AIDS (ALHAs) undergoing HAART and those who are HAART-naïve.

An Evaluation of the Efficacy and Acceptability of Basal Implants in Traumatically Deficient Ridges of the Maxilla and the Mandible.

Background and objective Rehabilitation of edentulous jaw areas is a complex procedure that has witnessed numerous advancements in technique and materials for better functional and aesthetic outcomes over the years. Dental implants have emerged as a cutting-edge, cost-effective, and non-invasive alternative to traditional removable partial dentures (RPDs), fixed partial dentures (FPDs), and full dentures. In this study, the basal implant was tested in traumatically deficient ridges on the mandible and the maxilla to determine its effectiveness and acceptability.

Assessment of Stress Distribution Around Dental Implants Based on the All-on-Four Treatment Concept using Finite Element Analysis.

The present study was conducted to assess stress distribution around dental implants based on the all-on-four treatment concept. The finite element analysis (FEA) models comprised cancellous bone covered with cortical bone. Four dental implants were placed in two different designs.

Assessment of Static and Dynamic Load Tolerance of the Implant Mounts on its Particular Implant.

Objectives: We compared the loads at which the implant holders from Astra Tech (AST) (AstraOsseoSpeed) and Osseotite Certain failed under static compression after experiencing fatigue, as well as the gap that resulted from dynamic loading between the implant-holder complexes.

Materials And Method: The ISO 14801 recommendation served as the foundation for the test protocol. Each brand's five implant-implant holder assemblies underwent dynamic loading.

Evaluating the Clinical Efficacy of Maxillary Labial Frenectomy Procedure Using Diode Laser (980 nm) and Conventional Scalpel: An Observational Study.

Aim: This is an era of minimally invasive and least traumatic surgical interventions being focused on. The traditional scalpel frenectomy technique offers an increase in post-operative sequelae. To unravel this scenario a comparative evaluation is carried out to find out the clinical outcomes and quality of life after maxillary labial frenectomy using a conventional scalpel and diode laser frenectomy of 980 nm.

Artificial Intelligence in pathology: current applications, limitations, and future directions.

Purpose: Given AI's recent success in computer vision applications, majority of pathologists anticipate that it will be able to assist them with a variety of digital pathology activities. Massive improvements in deep learning have enabled a synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deep learning, enabling image-based diagnosis against the backdrop of digital pathology. AI-based solutions are being developed to eliminate errors and save pathologists time.

A survey on awareness and knowledge among dentist practicing regenerative endodontics towards current regenerative endodontic protocols and the scaffolds used in regenerative dentistry.

Unlabelled: There are many inconsistencies in the protocols followed for Regenerative Endodontic Procedures (REP's).This study was formulated with an aim to conduct a survey among Pediatric Dentists, Endodontists and General Practioners treating Necrotic young permanent teeth to examine their awareness and Knowledge on Current Regenerative Endodontic Protocols and Scaffolds used in regenerative dentistry.

Methods: A Cross-Sectional Survey was carried out amongst 100 Pediatric dentists,100 Endodontists and 100 General Practioners.

Extremely Large Submandibular Sialolith Removal - A Case Report.

The Rationale: Sialoliths are calcified organic matter that form within the secretory system of the salivary glands. They rarely measure more than 1.5 cm.

Cranial base parameters in adults with skeletal class I and class II skeletal pattern.

Objective: Cranial base parameters exhibit wide variations. This study evaluated cranial base morphological characteristics of class II and class I malocclusions to identify risk factors for class II skeletal malocclusions.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 30 class I adults and 30 class II adults and collected their lateral cephalograms.

Effect of Dental Anxiety on Oral Health among the First-Time Dental Visitors: A Hospital-based Study.

Objective: The objective was to assess dental anxiety and to find its association with oral health status and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among 20-40-year-old patients visiting Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital.

Materials And Methods: A single-center, hospital-based cross-sectional study was done among first-time dental visitors in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital over a period of 8 months (July 14-February 18). The sample size was determined to be 700.

Perception of Oral Health and Practices among Children Residing in Orphanages in Bengaluru.

Background: Children residing in orphanages often have accumulated oral health needs as they are unaware of the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Due to financial constraints, the provision of oral health care is often neglected.

Aims And Objectives: This study attempts to assess the perception of oral health and practices among children residing in orphanages in Bengaluru.