Long-term Outcomes of Traditional Braces versus Invisalign in Orthodontic Treatment.

Objective: This research targets to compare the longstanding outcomes of traditional braces versus Invisalign in orthodontic treatment, focusing on dental alignment, occlusal stability, patient satisfaction, and treatment duration.

Methods: A retrospective cohort research with 200 subjects was piloted. One hundred subjects received traditional braces, while the other 100 received Invisalign.

Bioactivity of Calcium Silicate-Based Endodontic Materials: A Comparative Evaluation.

Background: Bioactivity refers to the ability of a material to interact with living organisms or biological systems in a way that elicits a specific response. In the context of materials science and medicine, bioactivity is particularly important because it can determine the suitability of material for various applications.

Objective: To evaluate and compare different commercially available calcium silicate-based materials regarding: 1.

Comparative Evaluation of Penetration of Various Nano-sized Intra-canal Medicaments: An Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopic Study.

Background: To assess and contrast the depth of penetration of conventional calcium hydroxide, nanoparticle calcium hydroxide, silver nanoparticles, and combination of nanoparticle calcium hydroxide and silver nanoparticles into dentinal tubules using confocal laser scanning microscope.

Materials And Methods: Eighty human single-rooted teeth were decoronated and instrumented up to Protaper Universal F3. Teeth were separated into four groups at random ( = 20) following chemomechanical preparation.

Evaluation of Efficacy of Different Plating Systems in ZMC Fractures: An Original Research.

Objective: This study's objective was to assess and contrast the performance of several plating techniques in the treatment of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. Group A (Microplate System), Group B (Titanium Mesh System), and Group C (Absorbable Plate System) plating systems were the ones that were studied.

Materials And Methods: With 10 patients in each group, a retrospective analysis of 30 patients with ZMC fractures was done.

Evaluation of Failure in Single-Piece Implant Systems: A One-Year Follow-Up Study.

Objective: This study's goal was to assess the failure rate and peri-implant complications of single-piece implant systems over the course of a one-year follow-up.

Materials And Methods: Patient records were examined retrospectively. 150 single-piece dental implants were analyzed.

To Evaluate the Level of Awareness of Patients About Existing Oral Precancerous Lesions: A Longitudinal Study.

Background: The prevalence of oral cancer and other oral premalignant diseases (OPMDs) is increasing. Particularly among lower socioeconomic countries, awareness with respect to oral cancer is quite poor. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the level of awareness of patients about existing oral precancerous lesions.

Effect of Thermocycling on Shear Bond Strength of PEEK-A Comparative Study of Resin Luting Cements: An In-Vitro Study.

Introduction: Thermocycling is an process; it may affect the bonding strength between tooth and resin which is depending upon the adhesive system.

Aim And Objectives: To evaluate and compare the thermocycling effect on shear bond strength of RelyX Unicem and G-CEM Linkace to polyether ether ketone (PEEK) surface.

Materials And Methods: A total of 40 PEEK disk-shaped specimens were fabricated with dimensions of 10 × 3 mm and randomly allocated into two groups.

A Cross-sectional Study to Assess Factors that Determine Tobacco Habit Initialization and Cessation and Oral Cancer Awareness among General Population of Vikarabad District, Telangana.

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess factors that determine tobacco habit initialization and cessation and oral cancer awareness among the general population of Vikarabad district, Telangana.

Materials And Methods: The current study was a cross-sectional study conducted among the general population of the Vikarabad district. All tobacco users satisfying inclusion criteria of age 18-40 years and at least 1 year of tobacco usage were included in the study.

Root Caries Experience and its Association with Risk Indicators among Middle-Aged Adults.

Introduction: With an increasing number of retained teeth, there is an enhanced susceptibility to periodontal problems with gingival recession, which led root surface exposure to the oral environment and develops the root caries later stages among adults.

Aim: Evaluate the root caries experience and its association with risk indicators among middle-aged South Indian adult dental patients using root caries index (RCI; Katz RV - 1979).

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted among middle-aged (35 to 44 year) adults in the Outpatient Department of Private Dental Institute.

A Comparative Study of Shear Bond Strength of Direct Bonding System with and without a Liquid Primer: An Study.

Background: A primer in dental bonding agents enhances the bond between the adhesive and the tooth by way of deriding the tooth surface of moisture and creating a hydrophobic surface for the adhesive to bond and by facilitating the flow of the adhesive into the etched tooth surface. In the orthodontic context, however, there have been debatable results in the published literature as to how significantly the use of primer affects the bond strength between the bracket and the tooth surface.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the shear bond strength of two commercially available direct bonding systems with and without using liquid primer and to record their adhesive remnant index scores.

Comparative Evaluation of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Formocresol Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A 60-month Follow-up Study.

Introduction: Pulpotomy is a regular procedure in the management of inflamed primary teeth. Diverse materials have been reviewed for the pulpotomy, some of them being formocresol, glutaraldehyde, ferric sulfate, and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).

Aims: The aim was to evaluate and compare clinically and radiographically the effects of MTA as a pulp dressing after coronal pulp amputation (pulpotomy) in primary molars.

Prevalence of facial asymmetry in Tirupati population: A posteroanterior cephalometric and photographic study.

Aims And Objective: The human face is the most prominent aspect in human social interactions, and therefore, it seems reasonable opting for orthodontic treatment is to overcome psychosocial difficulties relating to facial and dental appearance and enhance the quality of life in doing so.

Materials And Methods: Posteroanterior cephalograms and frontal photographs of 100 participants (50 males and 50 females) were analyzed to evaluate skeletal asymmetry by the analysis suggested by Grummons. Soft tissue facial asymmetry was analyzed by composite photographic analysis.

A novel clinical approach for long-term retention and durability of resin restorations bonded to multiple developmental defects of enamel.

Dental enamel is a unique, highly mineralized tissue of ectodermal origin. It is characterized by lack of metabolic activity once formed, implying that disturbances during development can manifest as permanent defects in the erupted tooth. Although the etiology of enamel defects may be attributed to local, systemic, genetic, or environmental factors, most are likely to be multifactorial in nature.

Expression of CD1a by Langerhan's Cells in Oral Lichen Planus - A Retrospective Analysis.

Introduction: Langerhan's Cells (LCs) are dendritic cells of the oral epithelium which play a role in a series of oral lesions from gingivitis to oral cancer. Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is an oral mucosal T-lymphocyte mediated immunologic reaction to an unidentified putative antigen or allergen.

Aim: The aim of this study was to quantify the presence of immature LCs in OLP comparing them with normal epithelium.

Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of Maxilla - A Case Report of Late Relapse.

Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphomas (DLBCL) encompasses a heterogeneous group of tumors that together constitute the commonest of all Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) and the proclivity of DLBCL to oral cavity is unknown. They mostly arise from soft tissues as asymptomatic lesions, mostly without 'B' symptoms and involvement of jaw bones is uncommon. Most studies and case reports of oral DLBCL's are based on, manifestation of primary extra-nodal disease or a component of a disseminated disease process involving regional lymph nodes.

Salivary gland tumors: a diagnostic dilemma!

Salivary gland tumors generate considerable interest because of their heterogeneous and variable histology, grade of malignancy, and clinical behavior. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is considered the first diagnostic modality for salivary neoplasms due to its ready availability and ease of performance. However it cannot always be relied upon in isolation, and should be used in conjunction with other investigations like incisional biopsy.

Maxillary sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma associated with neuro-orbital involvement in an Indian male.

Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is the fastest growing malignancy of the lymphoreticular system to affect humans and has a potential ability to double in size every day. A case of maxillary sporadic BL (sBL) associated with neuro-orbital involvement in an Indian male is presented. sBL initially presented as maxillary swelling with no obvious dental and periodontal changes.

Dento-Alveolar distraction osteogenesis using rigid intra-oral tooth borne distraction device.

Background: The aim of this clinical prospective study is to apply and evaluate an approach to reduce the overall orthodontic treatment time, by means of dentoalveolar distraction osteogenesis to achieve rapid canine retraction using an indigenously developed intra-oral tooth-borne distraction device.

Materials & Methods: This study was carried out in the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Four patients selected for the purpose of Maxillary and/or Mandibular canine distraction with a rigid custom-made, intra-oral distraction device made of stainless steel and were scheduled for orthodontic treatment with bilateral first premolar extraction and then subsequent bilateral canine teeth distalization.

Evaluation of the Erosive Potential of Various Pediatric Liquid Medicaments: An in-vitro Study.

Background: The present in-vitro study was a scanning electron microscope (SEM) study conducted in primary teeth in order to evaluate the erosive potential of ten commonly used pediatric liquid medications (PLMs).

Materials & Methods: 10 commonly used PLMs and 33 exfoliated or extracted primary teeth were collected. The 33 teeth were divided into two groups, the control group (n=3) and the study group (n=30).

Recent advances in pulp capping materials: an overview.

Emphasis has shifted from the "doomed" organ concept of an exposed pulp to one of hope and recovery. The era of vital-pulp therapy has been greatly enhanced with the introduction of various pulp capping materials. The aim of this article is to summarize and discuss about the various and newer pulp capping materials used for protection of the dentin-pulp complex.

Comparative evaluation of border molding, using two different techniques in maxillary edentulous arches - An in vivo study.

Background: This study was undertaken to compare the retention between sectional border molding using low fusing greenstick compound and single step border molding using condensation silicone (putty) impression material in three stages- A. Immediately following border molding, B. After final impression and C.

Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation induced parotid stimulation on salivary flow.

Aims And Objectives: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the duration of stimulation over the parotid salivary flow following the use of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) in different age groups.

Materials And Methods: The study was carried out in three different age groups. Under group A individuals from 21 to 35 years of age, group B 36-50 years and group C above 51 years were considered.

Microbiological tests to identify a link between periodontitis and acute myocardial infarction-an original research.

Background And Objectives: Gingival and periodontal diseases are associated with specific bacterial infections. The main aim of the study was to know whether the periodontitis is associated with an increased risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and to know the distribution of Porphyromonas gingivalis in patients with acute myocardial infarction associated with chronic periodontitis and acute myocardial infarction Groups.

Materials And Methods: Out of 50 patients, 20 were diagnosed as acute myocardial infarction associated with chronic periodontitis (Group I), twenty patients were suffering from AMI (Group II) and 10 patients were healthy (control Group III).