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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Sealer Penetration into the Dentinal Tubules: An Appraisal of Different Irrigation Systems: Original Research.

Introduction: A good endodontic sealer aids in a successful root canal treatment. Sealer in turn depends on the thorough irrigation technique and debris removal. Hence, in the present study, we intend to compare the sealer's dispersion into dentinal tubules of the different irrigation systems by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM).

Assessment of Total Antioxidant Capacity and Antimicrobial Activity of in Saliva of HIV-Infected Patients.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the antimicrobial activity and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of licorice in Saliva of HIV/AIDS patients.

Materials And Methods: Saliva specimens were collected from 20 people living with HIV infection, with CD4 count <500 cells/mm from people infected with HIV/AIDS in Mangalore city, India. A combination of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and nystatin was taken as the positive control and normal saline as negative control.

An Innovative Approach to Retention: Thermoplastic Retainer.

Aim: The aim of this study was to design and introduce a retainer that overcomes the common shortcomings seen in other retainers.

Materials And Methods: Hard thermoplastic sheet of 0.5 mm thickness is vacuum or pressure-molded onto the patient cast.

The cell biology and role of resorptive cells in diseases: A review.

Resorptive cells are responsible for the resorption of mineralized matrix of hard tissues. Bone-resorbing cells are called osteoclasts; however, they can resorb mineralized dental tissues or calcified cartilage and then they are called odontoclasts and chondroclasts, respectively. Resorptive cells form when mononuclear precursors derived from a monocyte-macrophage cell lineage are attracted to certain mineralized surfaces and subsequently fuse and adhere onto them for exerting their resorbing activity.

Comparative evaluation of effect of different polishing systems on surface roughness of composite resin: An in vitro study.

Aims And Objectives: Satisfactory composite restoration depends upon its smooth finish, quality of polishing agents, type of composite material used, and its composition. The present study evaluated the effect of different polishing systems on the surface roughness of composite resin.

Materials And Methods: Forty discs of composite were prepared and equally subjected to different finishing and polishing procedures; (i) unpolished control group, (ii) sof-lex discs, (iii) diamond tips, and (iv) Astrobrush groups.