Clinical and radiographic assessment of effect of platelet-rich fibrin on dental implant osseointegration - A split mouth randomized clinical trial.

Purpose: Biomimetic agents are being researched for their potential to stimulate bone formation and boost bone-implant contact. The objective of this study was to assess how osseointegration of dental implants is impacted by platelet-rich fibrin.

Materials And Methods: The present study was a randomized clinical trial with a split mouth design.

To Evaluate the Efficacy of Oil Pulling on Caries Activity of : An Study.

Aim: To evaluate efficacy of oil pulling on caries activity of .

Materials And Methods: A randomized controlled experiment was designed, with 60 children chosen at random. Following that, the participants were divided into three groups-group A: oil pulling using cold pressed coconut oil (Perfora*); group B: commercially available fluoridated mouthwash (Kidodent*); group C: distilled water as control.

Palatogingival Groove: The Known-unknown Devourer.

Aim: This case report aims to describe the management of a maxillary lateral incisor with a palatogingival groove (PGG) associated with a complex lesion.

Background: The PGG is a rare developmental anomaly that involves the lingual surface of the maxillary incisors and extends for varying distances and depths on the root surface. This anomaly is usually inconspicuous and funnel-shaped, which forms a niche where bacterial plaque and calculus can accumulate to levels significant for pathological changes resulting in endodontic and periodontal lesions.

Don't Rush with Your Brush: An Study on Toothbrush Hygiene.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of audiovisual (AV) aids in creating awareness of toothbrush hygiene.

Materials And Methods: This randomized trial study was conducted on 40 children aged 6-11 years. Children were given soft toothbrushes and then collected after brushing for 14 days.

Comparison between Serum and Salivary Albumin and Calcium Levels in Adolescent Age-group with Dental Caries.

Aim: The aim of our pilot study is to analyze the relationship between dental caries and albumin and calcium levels in serum and saliva in adolescent patients with varying caries experience as determined by their caries progression between the age-group of 9 and 19 years.

Materials And Methods: A total of 20 subjects were selected based on their level of caries progression and divided into four groups of subjects, five in each as follows: group I-enamel caries, group II-dentinal caries, group III-pulpal caries, and group IV-control group. The saliva and serum were collected under standardized conditions from selected patients and analyzed for the presence of albumin and calcium, and then they were correlated to the same level in serum.

Comparative Evaluation of Two Esthetic Full Coronal Restorative Materials for Primary Incisors.

Aim: This study was designed to compare the clinical efficacy of two esthetic restorative materials, nanoceramic (Magma NT®) and giomer (Beautifil II®), as full coronal restoration in primary maxillary incisors.

Materials And Methods: A total of 15 patients aged 3-5 years presenting with mutilated primary maxillary incisors due to caries or trauma were selected for the study using randomized simple sampling. A total of 40 maxillary incisors were randomly divided into two equal groups, with 20 teeth in each group.

Effect of L-PRF and autogenous bone grafts for immediate implant placement in post tooth extract socket.

The clinical outcomes of bone augmentation substances in immediate dental implant (IDI) placement are of interest to dentists. Hence, we evaluated and compared the effectiveness of L-PRF and autogenous bone grafts in immediate implant placement in tooth extract socket. Hence, assessment of periimplantis pocket depth, assessment of tissue biotype, implant stability and marginal bone loss at one month, three months, and six months follow up was completed.

Comparative evaluation of the accuracy of two electronic apex locators in detecting simulated incomplete vertical root fractures: An stereomicroscopic study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of two different electronic apex locators (EALs) in detecting simulated incomplete vertical root fractures (VRFs).

Materials And Methods: Thirty freshly extracted single-rooted teeth were randomly divided into three groups of 10 teeth each labeled as Groups A, B, and C. Incomplete VRFs were simulated in the coronal, middle, and apical one-third of the roots for Groups A, B, and C, respectively.

The role of implants and implant prostheses on the accuracy and artifacts of cone-beam computed tomography: an in-vitro study.

To assess the accuracy of CBCT in implant-supported prostheses and to evaluate metal artifacts with and without implants or implant prostheses. Accuracy and artifacts were assessed in the dried mandible at three points on the buccal and lingual cortical plates on the mandible's body near the crest and the base. On the buccal cortical plate, these points were labelled as A, B and C near the crest and D, E and F near the base of the body of the mandible.

Effect of Surface Treatment of Zirconia on the Shear Bond Strength of Resin Cement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments on the shear bond strength (SBS) values between zirconia and resin cement compared to untreated specimens. The effects of various surface treatments on the bond strength between zirconia and resin cement were investigated by searching relevant articles on PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases. A total of 13 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and addressed the research question were selected for statistical analysis.

Evaluation of Peri-Implant Parameters and C-Reactive Protein Levels among Patients with Different Obesity Levels.

Background: Assessment of correlation between peri-implant parameters and C-reactive protein levels among patients with different obesity levels.

Materials And Methods: Evaluation of 60 subjects was performed who were scheduled to undergo dental implant therapy for missing mandibular first molars. Three study cohorts were formed, namely, Group A: obese group (BMI between 30 Kg/m and 34.

Dentistry in the Digital Age: Embracing Blockchain Technology.

Blockchain technology can revolutionize the dental industry by offering secure and efficient data management and patient care solutions. This editorial explores how blockchain can benefit dentistry, including enhancing data security and privacy, streamlining interoperability, facilitating supply chain management, and empowering patients. Blockchain ensures tamper-proof and authorized access to patient data, enabling dentists and patients to have peace of mind regarding data security.

Reclaiming the Smile: Full Mouth Rehabilitation of a Generalized Attrition Patient Using the Hobo Twin-Stage Technique.

This clinical report details the successful rehabilitation of a 63-year-old male patient with severe tooth wear, a reduced vertical dimension of occlusion, and esthetic concerns. The Hobo twin-stage procedure addressed these issues while improving the patient's oral health and quality of life. After ensuring adequate oral hygiene, the treatment began with scaling and root planning, followed by diagnostic impressions.

Studying the use of a proposed three-level grossing protocol in the histopathological diagnosis of COVID-19-associated rhinomaxillary mucormycosis.

Introduction: Mucormycosis is an acute and rapidly progressing opportunistic fungal infection. COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAM) had re-emerged as a complication of COVID-19 infection during the second wave of the pandemic in 2021. The rhinomaxillary form is a variant of the rhino-cerebral mucormycosis that presents a diagnostic challenge to the dentist and the oral and maxillofacial pathologist.

An In Vitro Comparison of Zirconia and Hybrid Ceramic Crowns With Heavy Chamfer and Shoulder Finish Lines.

Purpose This in vitro study aimed to compare the marginal fit and internal adaptation of computer-aided designed and computer-aided manufactured (CAD-CAM) zirconia and hybrid ceramic crowns on heavy chamfer and shoulder finish line designs using silicon replica method. Materials and methods Forty die samples were divided into four groups of 10 dies each. Out of 40 diecasts scanned, zirconia crowns were milled on 20 casts (10 prepared with shoulder and 10 prepared with heavy chamfer finish line design), while hybrid ceramic crowns were milled on the rest of the 20 casts.

Comparison of sealing ability of MTA and retroplast as root end filling materials evaluated under a stereomicroscope using rhodamine B dye: An study.

Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the sealing ability of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Retroplast as root end filling materials using the Rhodamine B dye penetration method in vitro.

Methodology: Forty freshly extracted human single-rooted teeth were randomly divided into two groups of 20 teeth each, and standard root-end cavities were prepared in all teeth. The cavities were filled with MTA and Retroplast in groups 1 and 2, respectively.

Evaluation of Disocclusion During Protrusive and Laterotrusive Movements.

Introduction The importance of disocclusion in maintaining the health of the stomatognathic system is well established. However, the quantification of the same is limited. This study aimed to determine the amount of posterior teeth disocclusion in protrusive and laterotrusive movements to establish the desired disocclusion in occlusal treatments.

Evaluation of clinical and radiographic outcome of friction fit conical abutment system in implant-supported dental prostheses: An study.

Aim: The purpose of this clinical study was to analyze the clinical feasibility of friction fit conical abutment system in implant-supported fixed dental prostheses as an alternative to cement and screw retention.

Settings And Design: This was an in vivo longitudinal study.

Materials And Methods: A total of 10 prostheses were designed as 3- or 4-unit fixed dental prostheses supported by two implants.

A Comparative Evaluation of Digital Radiography and Ultrasound Imaging to Detect Periapical Lesions in the Oral Cavity.

Purpose This study evaluates the efficacy of digital radiography and ultrasound (USG) for the distinction between periapical cysts and granulomas, determines the nature and extent of the periapical lesion, visualizes the lumen of the lesion, assesses its size, content, and vascularity. Material and Methods Thirty patients, ages 18 to 40, with well-defined periapical radiolucencies on maxillary or mandibular teeth, indicated for the extraction or periapical surgery, underwent digital radiography examination using the paralleling technique, followed by USG examination. A sonologist evaluated the lesions' size, echogenicity, and vascular content.

Guidance Prostheses for Partial Mandibulectomy Patients: A Case Series.

This case series discusses the fabrication of guidance prostheses (GPs) for patients who presented to the Department of Prosthodontics with marked mandibular deviation, resulting in facial disfigurement and deranged occlusion. These GPs guide the mandible to the unresected side to achieve stable occlusion. This case series included three approaches to reducing mandibular deviation: a maxillary guidance ramp, a mandibular guidance prosthesis, and a twin occlusal appliance.

An In Vitro Study Comparing the Diametral Tensile Strength of Composite Core Build-Up Material With Three Different Prefabricated Post Systems.

Statement of problem Dental restorations are subjected to tensile stresses from oblique or transverse loading of their complex geometric forms, making tensile strength a fundamental mechanical property. Since composite core build-up materials are brittle, the integrity of the post and core depends on their tensile strength and resistance to fracture when utilized with various prefabricated post systems. Therefore, it is essential to determine the tensile strength of the prefabricated metallic and nonmetallic posts used to reinforce the composite resin core.

Oral health among prisoners of District Jail, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India - A cross-sectional study.

Aim: Prisoners are at risk from a range of health related problems, caused by a number of factors. This study was conducted to assess the impact of incarceration on oral health among the prisoners of Haridwar District Jail, Uttarakhand state.

Material And Method: A total of 573 inmates (534 males and 39 females) comprised the total study population.

Peripheral squamous odontogenic tumor masquerading as oral squamous cell carcinoma in an elderly female patient: A rare entity.

Squamous odontogenic tumor is a rare epithelial odontogenic tumor. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature, out of which central cases occurring within the jawbones are more common, and very rarely peripheral cases have been reported. Here, we report a rare case of a peripheral squamous odontogenic tumor occurring in the left lower gingivobuccal sulcus region in a 63-year-old female patient and presented as a firm and fibrotic swelling clinically.

Full Mouth Rehabilitation Using the Twin Stage Procedure in a Patient with Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A Case Report.

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) refers to a group of inherited odontological disorders that alter enamel formation. The AI variant is based on the primary enamel defect, classified as hypoplastic type I, hypo maturation type II, hypo calcification type III, and hypo maturation type IV. AI is commonly linked with the loss of the normal occlusal plane, the loss of the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO), and impaired functions and esthetics.