Precision Medicine in Periodontics: A Literature Review.

Periodontitis, a widespread health issue, requires effective prevention and management strategies due to its increasing prevalence and detrimental social consequences. The chronic inflammation associated with periodontitis also exacerbates systemic conditions, emphasizing the need for advanced approaches in addressing this public health concern. The traditional methods of periodontal diagnosis, which primarily rely on clinical indicators such as pocket depth, clinical attachment loss, mobility, and radiographic measurements of alveolar bone loss, have limitations in guiding therapy due to the intricate and multifaceted nature of periodontal diseases.

Resolvins in Periodontitis and Possible Periodontal Regeneration: A Literature Review.

Periodontitis is a rampant global disease with multifactorial etiology. The main harbinger of periodontitis is the plaque biofilm. The mature biofilm in turn interacts with the micro-organisms and the host, with environmental and genetic factors as additional initiators to cause disease.

Root canal widths of mandibular molars in predicting the legal age threshold 18 years in a sample of juveniles and sub-adults of south-indian origin: an orthopantomographic study.

Pursuing a proficient age estimation methodology introducing novel radiographic methods remains an ongoing and demanding aspect of forensic and medicolegal research. In 2017, Roberts GJ et al. (J Forensic Sci 62(2):351-4, 2017) described a new radiographic method, i.

A Comparative Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy of Topical Amlexanox and Triamcinolone Acetonide in Oral Lichen Planus.

Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic mucocutaneous disease affecting the general population, with its exact etiology remaining unknown. This condition is characterized by T-cell mediated autoimmunity wherein auto-cytotoxic CD8+ T cells precipitate basal cell apoptosis in the oral epithelium. Conventionally, corticosteroids have been the mainstay of treatment for OLP, necessitating the exploration of alternatives to mitigate long-term corticosteroid-related adverse effects.

Evaluation of Crestal Bone Levels using Simvastatin as an Adjuvant Around Immediate Implants - A Clinico Radiographic Study.

Objective: Simvastatin was used as an adjuvant medication in this clinico-radiographic investigation to assess the impact on crestal bone levels around immediate implantation.

Materials And Methods: A randomized controlled trial with 50 patients who needed an implant placed right away was done. Simvastatin was used as an adjuvant in groups ((Group A), whereas group (Group B)) served as the control group for the participants.

Assessment of Postoperative Edema in Different Bone Graft Cases in Vertical Defects in Periodontal Surgery: An Original Research.

Background: To replace missing periodontal tissues in vertical defects during periodontal surgery, bone graft materials are frequently used. A frequent occurrence that can affect healing outcomes is postoperative edema. The purpose of this study was to evaluate postoperative edema in various vertical bone graft defects following periodontal surgery.

Evaluating legal age of 18 years through observation of third molars using Gambier et al. method in an orthopantomographic sample of subadults from South India.

In forensic practice, medicolegal physicians are often tasked with estimating age using dental evidence. This calls for an uncomplicated, reliable, and reproducible method for dental age estimation, enabling physicians to proceed without specific odontological expertise. Among various dental methods, third molar eruption analyses are less complicated and easier to perform.

EFFECT OF GOAL-ORIENTEDPATIENT CENTRIC HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION ON BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL INTYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUSANDLEVEL OF PATIENT SATISFACTION.

The risk of complications, and thus the quality of life, for elderly diabetic patients is greatly affected by inadequate blood glucose control. Examining how Type 2 diabetic patients(T2DM)' complication rates and overall satisfaction with health care professional care change in response to a goal-oriented patient centric health care professional intervention. One hundred people were analysed in this study.

To Study the Impact of Tooth Sectioning on Postoperative Pain, Swelling and Trismus After Surgical Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars.

Aim: To study the impact of tooth sectioning on postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus after surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars.

Materials And Methods: The present research was conducted on a sample of 100 individuals who were in good health. The participants had an average age of 28 years and were seeking treatment at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars.

Efficacy of Probiotics Versus Tetracycline Fibers as Adjuvants to Scaling and Root Planing on Interleukin 1β Levels in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Periodontitis: A Clinical and Biochemical Study.

Background Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease, is triggered by the plaque biofilm culminating in periodontal attachment loss, bone loss, and tooth loss. Diabetes, a globally prevalent disease, causes an increased inflammatory response to the microflora associated with periodontitis. It has been observed that the link between these two diseases is bidirectional.

Radiographic evaluation of secondary dentin formation in lower premolars for forensic age diagnosis of 18 years in a sample of south Indian adolescents and young adults.

There has been an increase in the need for alternate methods of dental age assessment, especially for the forensic age diagnosis of the 18th year of life. This is due to the completion of the third molar development before 18 years or the agenesis or therapeutic extractions of the third molars. The present study aimed to verify whether the secondary dentin formation in lower premolars can be used to determine the completion of the 18th year of life in a sample of South Indian adolescents and young adults.

Examining the Dynamics of COVID-19 Misinformation: Social Media Trends, Vaccine Discourse, and Public Sentiment.

Introduction: COVID-19, known as coronavirus disease, has prompted a global reevaluation of societal norms. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a worldwide Public Health Emergency on January 30, 2020. Subsequently, governments and pharmaceutical firms developed vaccines, such as mRNA options from Pfizer and Moderna, alongside viral vector alternatives to combat the escalating COVID-19 case tally.

Evaluation of Iontophoresis as a Tool in Comparison to Topical Remineralization Systems by Transverse Microradiography and Polarized Light Microscopy: An Study.

Aim: To compare the efficacy of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) (GC Tooth Mousse) and tricalcium phosphate formulation (Clinpro) by topical application and iontophoresis.

Background: Noninvasive treatment of dental caries is a major advance in the clinical management of the disease.

Materials And Methods: A total of 20 primary anterior and 20 primary molars were included in the study to be analyzed by transverse microradiography (TMR) and polarized light microscopy (PLM).

Light-Based Non-Invasive Techniques as Diagnostic Tools in Cancer Detection: A Systematic Review.

Oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) fall between the sixth and eighth most common cancers. The prevention of cancer and the treatment of the disease depends on early diagnosis. To encourage dental professionals to use light-based detection techniques in clinical practice, this systematic review aims to evaluate the literature on the effectiveness of chemiluminescence and autofluorescent imaging equipment in the detection of OSCC and OPMDs.

Effect of impaction on third molar development and age estimation-A study in a Lebanese population.

Background: The effect of impaction on third molar development is disputable as the scientific literature is not uniform. In parallel, population-specific studies have been encouraged in dental age estimation. This study aimed to investigate the effect of impaction on third molar formation in a sample of Lebanese individuals.

Validation of radiographic visibility of root pulp in mandibular first, second and third molars in the prediction of 21 years in a sample of south Indian population: A digital panoramic radiographic study.

This study examines the radiographic visibility of root pulp (RPV) in lower first, second and third molars to validate the completion of 21 years. RPV in all lower three molars of both sides was assessed using a sample of 930 orthopantomograms of individuals aged between 15 and 30. The scoring of RPV was done using the Olze et al.

Management of Comminuted Fracture of Mandible Using Titanium Mesh.

Comminuted mandibular fractures are common following a high-velocity injury to the face and jaws. The inherent nature of injury and damage to the underlying hard and soft tissues often complicate the management of comminuted fractures. Traditionally, comminuted fractures were managed by closed reduction and external skeletal fixation.

Testing the maturation and the radiographic visibility of the root pulp of mandibular third molars for predicting 21 years. A digital panoramic radiographic study in emerging adults of south Indian origin.

Prediction of the attainment of legal age thresholds, especially in children and young adults, is a common task in medico-legal practice. In many countries, 21 years has medico-legal importance. In the present study, we assessed and compared the accuracy of the third molar maturity index (I3M) and the stages of radiographic visibility of the root pulp (RPV) in predicting the age threshold of 21 years.

Prevalence of Stress and Coping Disorders among Dental Students: An Original Research.

Introduction: The students pursuing professional studies such as medicine and dentistry have to endure a lot of stress. Hence, we evaluated the prevalence of stress and coping disorders among dental students.

Methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based online survey study among 100 dental students of 1-4 years.

Premolar maturity index (IPM) for indicating legal age 12 years in a sample of south Indian children - A digital pantomographic study.

Legal age of 12 years has been set as the minimum age of criminal responsibility in many countries. This paper concerned a method for predicting the legal age 12 years based on the maturation of lower first and second premolars. The sample consisted of 900 digital pantomographs of south Indian children (450 males, 450 females) aged between 8 and 16 years.

Efficacy of Spirulina 500 mg vs Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% for the Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Aim: The present study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of spirulina 500 mg in reducing the burning sensation and lesion size in oral lichen planus (OLP).

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 subjects who attended the oral medicine specialty clinic with histopathologically confirmed OLP and having symptoms of burning sensation were recruited for the study. They were randomly divided into two groups: group A (30) subjects were prescribed Spirulina 500 mg twice daily along with only a week application of topical triamcinolone acetonide 0.

Efficacy of diode lasers in oral verrucous hyperplasia: A case series.

Oral verrucous hyperplasia (OVH) is a potentially malignant lesion that may transform into an oral cancer. Cases without local metastases can be conservatively managed with local excision, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy, chemotherapy, etc. The aim of this article is to present a case series showing treatment outcomes of OVH excised with laser.

Role of Placental Extracts in Periodontal Regeneration: A Literature Review.

Periodontium is a specialized tissue surrounding the teeth. It is made up of the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone. The healing of periodontal tissues when infected occurs through repair and regeneration.

Oral manifestations in COVID-19 patients: An observational study.

Background: Viral diseases continue to emerge as a threat to mankind and are a serious concern to public health. The latest lethal SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease, which propagated quickly across the globe. Similar to other influenza-like viral infections, symptoms such as fever, dry cough, myalgia, arthralgia, headache, diarrhea, dyspnea, and fatigue were reported among COVID-19 patients.

Marsupialization of odontogenic keratocyst using thermoform surgical splint in a pediatric patient, with 3-year follow-up.

Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC), also known as keratocystic odontogenic tumor, is categorized as one of the developmental epithelial cysts, which accounts 10%-20% of all cystic lesions in jaws. Considering its high recurrence rate, combative treatment modalities such as enucleation and jaw resection are suggested. This case report aims to emphasize clinical, radiological and histological overview of OKC with conservative approach marsupialization using thermoform surgical splint in a 9-year-old female patient with no recurrence at 3-year follow-up.