Volumetric Comparison of the Temporomandibular Joint Space in Skeletal Class I and II Patients Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most intricate anatomical entities within the human body and is clinically relevant in the field of dentistry. Therefore, the present study aimed to conduct a three-dimensional (3D) volumetric comparison of the TMJ space in skeletal Class I and II patients using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted on 40 CBCT records divided into skeletal Class I and skeletal Class II patients.

Impact of Platelet-rich Plasma and Platelet-rich Fibrin in Mandibular Third Molar Extraction: A Systematic Review.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the impact of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on pain, swelling, trismus, soft tissue healing and bone regeneration following mandibular third molar extraction.

Material And Methods: A systematic review was conducted from a period of January 2014 to June 2024 using PRISMA guidelines. The search strategy included databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, using key terms related to "PRF", "PRP", oral surgery, and third molars.

The Prognostic Value of Preoperative Total Cholesterol in Surgically Treated Oral Cavity Cancer.

Background: With growing evidence linking lipid profile changes to tumor development and cancer prognosis, we investigated the prognostic significance of preoperative serum total cholesterol (TC) levels in patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) undergoing surgical treatment.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study involving 310 patients with primary OSCC who received surgery at our hospital from January 2009 to December 2018. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to determine the optimal preoperative TC cutoff value, with the Youden Index employed as the optimization criterion to maximize the sum of sensitivity and specificity.

Prognostic Utility of the Modified Systemic Inflammation Score for Patients Undergoing Oral Cavity Cancer Surgery.

Background/objectives: Chronic inflammation significantly contributes to human malignancies. We investigated the prognostic significance of the preoperative modified systemic inflammation score (mSIS) in patients with primary oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC).

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed data from 320 OCSCC patients who underwent curative surgery between 2007 and 2017.

Investigating Oral Cancer Awareness Among Medical and Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in the South Canara Region of India.

Oral cancer is responsible for increased mortality, especially in the Indian subcontinent. Habits like smoking and tobacco chewing are among the most common causes of oral cancer. Previously, these habits were seen mainly in the elderly; however, the trends have seemed to increase in the younger generation.

Preferences and choice in clinical decision-making with the help of time trade-off and standard gamble techniques among periodontally compromised patients - A cross-sectional study.

Background: To assess the validity of time trade-off (TTO) and standard gamble (SG) techniques of utility valuation among patients with periodontal problems by assessing their relation to two logical constructs; Gingival Index (GI) and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) Questionnaire.

Materials And Methods: Two hundred and one patients aged 18 years old and above, who visited a tertiary care hospital for treatment/consultation were included. A questionnaire was administered to record the TTO, SG, and OHIP.

Substance P-A neuropeptide regulator of periodontal disease pathogenesis and potential novel therapeutic entity: A narrative review.

Substance P (SP), a neuropeptide primarily released by neurons, has emerged as a key player in the intricate network of factors governing periodontal inflammation, immune responses, bone metabolism, and tissue regeneration. Due to its multifaceted role, it may be explored for its potential participation in periodontal therapeutic strategies. The databases, PubMed/MEDLINE, and SCOPUS were searched for all published articles on SP, its role in inflammation, and periodontal disease.

Evaluation of an interprofessional collaborative practice training module for the management of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Background: Protocols instituted for behavioral treatment and skills training programs for the management of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suffer from lack of collaborative approaches. The tenets of interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) focus on preparing a panel of health care professionals (HCPs) from different professions who can work together to enable the common goal of ensuring that children with ASD can participate in society. This study was designed to pilot this approach through an IPCP training module on ASD for care providers from multiple professions.

Biological and chemical properties of new multi-functional root canal irrigants.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of multi-functional root canal irrigating solutions in the removal of canal wall smear layers, antibacterial activity, cytotoxicity, and tissue dissolution efficacy.

Methods: Forty single-rooted teeth were mechanically instrumented and irrigated with Triton, EndoJuice™, EDTA, and 0.9 % saline.

Effect of Age, Hot Beverages and Tobacco Related Products on Buccal Epithelial Cells of Cigarette Smokers and non-Smokers in Ajman, UAE.

Objective: This study aimed to find out the effect of age, hot beverages and tobacco related products on buccal mucosa cells between cigarette smokers and non-smokers in Ajman, UAE.

Methods: A total of 122 samples were collected, with demographic data including age, hot beverage consumption, cigarette smoking and other tobacco practice using pre-designed questionnaires. Buccal cells were collected, stained, and screened for micronuclei (MN) under a microscope and two evaluators independently assessed all the slides.

Dental Practitioners' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward the Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Peri-Implantitis.

The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude about the etiology, diagnosis, and management of peri-implantitis among dental practitioners. An online cross-sectional study on 303 dentists in Saudi Arabia was conducted. A closed-ended survey consisting of 28 questions was designed.

Association of maxillofacial injuries with traumatic brain injuries in paediatric patients: a case-control study.

Background: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most challenging conditions to accurately diagnose in children, and many TBIs are underdiagnosed. Patients with maxillofacial injury may be at risk for TBI. The objective of this study was to analyse the association between maxillofacial injuries and TBI among paediatric patients.

Dental management of people with congenital hemophilia: An integrative review of case reports and case series from a global scenario.

Objective: To analyze the various dental management strategies adopted to manage patients with hemophilia in a dental clinical setup.

Methods: An electronic database search was carried out using MEDLINE by PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases from January 2000 to August 2023 for case reports and case series published in English language. Case reports addressing the dental treatments for people with hemophilia A/hemophilia B were included.

Effect of herbal toothpaste on the colour stability, surface roughness, and microhardness of aesthetic restorative materials-an in vitro study.

Objective: To evaluate the in vitro effects of two commonly used commercial herbal toothpastes (Dabur Meswak and Patanjali Dant Kanti) on the colour stability, surface texture, and microhardness of two commonly used aesthetic restorative materials, i.e., nanofilled composite and resin-modified glass ionomer cement (NFC and RMGIC).

Shear Bond Strength of Self-Adhesive Versus Conventional Flowable Composites: An Study.

Aim: As an emerging yet underexplored innovation in dentistry, self-adhesive flowable composites (SAFCs) represent a promising and enduring advancement in the dental material technology. Our study aims to evaluate the shear bond strength of two SAFCs and the bonding of conventional flowable composite (CFC) to permanent dentin.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-six teeth were embedded in acrylic blocks, with the occlusal third removed to expose the underlying dentin.

A rare case of an aggressive polymorphous adenocarcinoma of minor salivary gland in the retro-maxilla.

Polymorphous adenocarcinoma (PAC) is a low-grade malignant tumour of minor salivary glands of the oral cavity, which rarely presents with invasive features. Low metastatic and excellent survival rates are some of its favorable features. A 36-year-old woman reported with swelling, pain, and mobility of teeth in the left upper inner cheek region.

A comparative evaluation of retention of record bases fabricated digitally in various types of posterior palatal seal area.

Objectives: Intraoral scanners used for the fabrication of milled and 3D-printed complete dentures simplify the procedure. However, its effectiveness in recording the functional peripheral seal area needs to be researched. Therefore, this study aims to assess the retention of conventional, milled and 3D-printed denture bases made from conventional impression technique and digital scans in different types of post palatal seal area.

Epigenetic regulation of HOXA3 and its impact on oral squamous cell carcinoma progression.

Objective: The role of homeobox A3 (HOXA3) in cancer progression is gaining prominence, however, to date, no studies have investigated its regulatory function in oral cancer. In this study, we explored the role of HOXA3 through epigenetic mechanisms.

Methods: Clinical samples were collected from 25 potentially malignant oral lesions and 50 oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients, categorized into low-stage and high-stage tumors.

The Role of Soft Skills in Dental Education: Challenges and Importance.

Soft skills encompass interpersonal abilities and values that enable individuals to adapt to diverse circumstances. In dentistry, a combination of soft and hard skills is crucial for successful practice and for achieving health care organization goals. However, dental schools face significant challenges in teaching and evaluating soft skills, including the subjective nature of assessment, variability in student engagement, and the lack of standardized curricula.

Studying turn performance, trunk control, and mobility in acute stroke subjects: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Stroke leads to various impairments like motor deficits, impaired trunk control and restricted mobility. However, rehabilitation professionals often underestimate the fundamental function of turning, which is essential for daily living activities like walking, cooking, or performing household chores. Impaired turning can be attributed to motor deficits post-stroke, resulting in restricted mobility and impaired trunk movement.

Evaluation of Fluoride and Silver Ion Concentrations in e-Silver Diamine Fluoride and Advantage Arrest: An Ion Chromatography and Atomic Absorption Spectrometer Study.

Aims And Background: Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is characterized by sharp shooting pain due to exposed dentin, and the most common method for treating this pain is the occlusion of the dentinal tubules with the help of desensitizing agents. E-silver diamine fluoride (e-SDF) (Kids-e-Dental, Mumbai, India) is a commercially available 38% SDF solution in the Indian market. Despite the fact that its application for caries prevention has been proven, the fluoride (Fl) and silver (Ag) ion concentrations of e-SDF for use in treating DH have yet to be standardized.

Child Oral Health Impact Profile Questionnaire: A Reliability Generalization Meta-analysis of Cronbach's Alpha.

Background And Aim: To evaluate the pooled estimates of Cronbach's alpha for the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) questionnaire using reliability generalization meta-analysis.

Methods: We have conducted a systematic search of literature from PubMed, Scopus, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) from inception till 31 May 2023. Studies in English and those that have reported Cronbach's alpha for the COHIP questionnaire were included.

(Goji berry) mouthwash for managing periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Removal of the microbial deposits (plaque and calculus) by performing effective scaling and root planing (SRP) is the fundamental step for managing periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis). Various adjuncts in the form of mouthwash, gels, and toothpaste are also being used as adjuncts to SRP for managing periodontitis. Recently, ( ), commonly known as goji berry or wolfberry, has gained popularity for managing chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases.