Assessment of quality of life in patients with surgically treated maxillofacial fractures.

: The complex nature of maxillofacial injuries can affect the surgical treatment outcomes and general well-being of the patient. To evaluate the efficiency of the surgical treatment, assessment of the quality of life (QOL) of the patients is of vital importance. Due to the absence of an exclusive QOL assessment tool for maxillofacial fractures, we introduce the 'Twenty-point quality of life assessment in facial trauma patients in Indian population'.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Amlexanox in the Treatment of Erosive Oral Lichen Planus: A Clinical Experience from a Tertiary Care Center.

Aim: This comparative study evaluated the effectiveness and safety profile of topical amlexanox and triamcinolone for the management of erosive oral lichen planus (EOLP).

Materials And Methods: This prospective, observational study included 21 patients diagnosed clinically and histopathologically with EOLP and categorized into two groups. Subjects in the two groups were prescribed topical amlexanox and triamcinolone, respectively, for 4 weeks.

Fungal footprints in oral cancer: unveiling the oral mycobiome.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common type of head and neck cancer, with a high mortality rate. There is growing evidence supporting a link between oral cancer and the microbiome. The microbiome can impact various aspects of cancer, such as pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Efficacy of an external cold and vibrating device in reducing discomfort during the administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block in children: A split-mouth randomised crossover study.

Local anaesthesia is the backbone of pain management. However, the administration of a local anaesthetic injection itself is considered a painful procedure and triggers fear and anxiety in the patient. A split-mouth randomised controlled crossover trial was designed to study the efficacy of an "external cold and vibrating" device in reducing discomfort during the administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) in children.

Accessory lingual mental foramen: A case report of a rare anatomic variation.

Introduction: The mandibular nerve and the mental foramen have occasionally shown variations in its anatomy. This report aims to present a case of lingual mental foramen recognised on three-dimensional cone beam computed tomographic imaging (CBCT).

Case Report: Routine Orthopantomogram (OPG) and CBCT images were evaluated to assess the status of impact third molars in a 31-year-old female who had visited the dental clinics in our institution.

Development of Epigallocatechin 3-gallate-Loaded Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Oral Submucous Fibrosis.

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic progressive disease associated with increased collagen deposition and TGF-β1 release. The current therapy and management have been a limited success due to low efficacy and adverse drug reactions. This study aimed to evaluate epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) encapsulated nanoparticles loaded mucoadhesive hydrogel nanocomposite (HNC) for OSF.

Implications of graphene-based materials in dentistry: present and future.

Since the advent of nanoscience, nanobiomaterials have been applied in the dental industry. Graphene and its derivatives have attracted the most interest of all of them due to their exceptional look, biocompatibility, multiplication differential, and antibacterial capabilities. We outlined the most recent developments about their applications to dentistry in our review.

Maxillary first premolar shape (and not size) as an indicator of sexual dimorphism: A 2D geomorphometric study.

Introduction: The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the morphological form of the maxillary first premolar using 2D geomorphometry and evaluate the sexually dimorphic characteristics.

Methods: The present study was carried out on standardized photographs of right Maxillary first premolar from 120 dental casts (60 male and 60 females). Twenty landmarks (based on geometric and anatomic evidence) were marked on the tooth using TPSdig software and analysed using Morpho J applying procrustes analysis and discriminant function analysis.

Structural and functional abnormalities of the tongue: An epidemiological study from a tertiary care center in India.

Background: The tongue is a prominent muscular organ of the oral cavity and the integrity of the tongue mucosa frequently can reflect the overall health of an individual. Many notable structural and functional alterations can affect the tongue. These changes may be symptomatic or asymptomatic.

Tilapia fish waste: An asset for tissue engineering - A review.

Fisheries and aquaculture output have exploded due to an alarming increase in consumption due to the global understanding of the nutritional advantages of fish. Inadvertently, the methods produce a massive amount of fish waste, posing a serious environmental threat. Recycling this waste has now become a major point of controversy that must be resolved.

Artificial intelligence in oral health surveillance among under-served communities.

A sizable percentage of the population in India still does not have easy access to dental facilities. Therefore, it is of interest to document the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in oral surveillance of underserved communities. Available data shows that AI makes it possible to screen, diagnose, track, prioritize, and monitor dental patients remotely via smart devices.

A comparative evaluation of the effect of addition of 8 mg dexamethasone to 2% lignocaine with adrenaline in mandibular third molar surgery: a split mouth randomised double blind study.

Background: Impacted lower third molar surgeries involve trauma in a highly vascularized zone with loose connective tissue leading to inflammatory sequelae including postoperative pain, swelling, trismus and generalised oral dysfunction during the post-operative phase. In minor oral surgical procedures, an all-inclusive method to protract anaesthesia and reduce the inevitable post-operative sequelae is yet to be explored substantially.

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of dexamethasone added to local anaesthetics in extending the depth and duration of anaesthesia and decreasing the postoperative complications after surgical removal of impacted third molars.

Interprofessional collaboration in Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (POSA) treatment: Assessment of professional orientation levels amongst otolaryngologists in South India.

Objective: The primary goal was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among otorhinolaryngologists regarding orthodontic intervention for Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (POSA).

Methods: An online survey was conducted by sending an email invitation to members of The Association of Otorhinolaryngologists of Karnataka, India. A total of 141 otorhinolaryngologists participated in the survey.

Early Childhood Caries and Dental Care Utilization in Mangalore, India: Parents' Perceptions.

Background: Parents often underuse dental care services for their children with early childhood caries (ECC), resulting in a high burden of untreated dental caries.

Aim: To describe parental perceptions and challenges in dental care utilization for their children with ECC.

Design: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted with parents of children with ECC seeking dental care in Mangalore, India.

Air-Abrasion in Dentistry: A Short Review of the Materials and Performance Parameters.

The selection of abrasive material and parameters of the Air-Abrasion device for a particular application is a crucial detail. However, there are no standard recommendations or manuals for choosing these details; the operator must depend on his experience and knowledge of the procedure to select the best possible material and set of parameters. This short review attempts to identify some of the effects that the selection of material and parameters could have on the performance of the Air-Abrasion procedure for a particular application.

A comparative evaluation of concordance and speed between smartphone app-based and artificial intelligence web-based cephalometric tracing software with the manual tracing method: A cross-sectional study.

Background: This study compared the accuracy and speed of cephalometric analysis using an artificial intelligence web-based method and a smartphone app-based system with manual cephalometric analysis as the reference standard.

Material And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the lateral cephalograms were analysed using four methods: manual tracing, smartphone app tracing, artificial intelligence web-based automated tracing without manual landmark identification correction and artificial intelligence web-based automated tracing with manual landmark identification correction. The principal investigator obtained linear and angular cephalometric measurements to compare the accuracies of the four methods being assessed.

Subcranial Approach for Management of Secondary Frontal Bone Deformity.

Abstract: Secondary correction for aesthetic purposes can be more challenging as the fractured segments may be united in abnormal positions and would require osteotomy procedures before mobilizing the segments for reconstruction. Such maneuvers require adequate exposure and visibility. The subcranial approach is an effective alternate to classical approaches, which required frontal lobe retraction.

"Giant cell fibroma of buccal mucosa -an unusual lesion of unusual size": A case report.

Giant cell fibroma is a benign oral fibrous tumour. The clinical appearance of majority of non-neoplastic fibrous growths is similar, but unique histopathological features of giant cell fibroma aid in its final diagnosis. It usually manifests as an asymptomatic, sessile or pedunculated mass usually less than 1 cm in diameter.

Translucency characteristics of permanent maxillary central incisor in Indian population: An analytical cross-sectional study.

Background: Understanding the optical characteristics, especially the translucency patterns (TPs) in teeth can assist clinicians in creating biomimetic restorations.

Aim: This study assessed the differences in enamel TPs and the area of translucency (AOT) in the most dominant teeth of an individual's smile according to their age and gender.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 140 consented individuals.