Biophotonics in Dentistry-An Overview.

Biophotonics, an interdisciplinary field merging biology with photonics, has transformed dentistry by offering innovative techniques and tools for diagnosis, treatment, and research. This overview explores the applications and benefits of biophotonics in dentistry, including early disease detection, precision in procedures, restorative dentistry assessment, real-time monitoring, and teeth whitening. We discuss how biophotonics improves patient care and the potential for future developments in personalized treatment, targeted therapy, enhanced imaging, and pain management.

Bio-ceramics application in Dentistry.

Bioceramics have gained significant attention in dentistry due to their unique properties, including biocompatibility, osseointegration, and tissue regeneration. Therefore, it is of interest to report the various applications of bioceramics in dentistry, their advantages, limitations, and future considerations. Bio-ceramics such as zirconia and hydroxyapatite offer high biocompatibility and durability for dental application.

Antimicrobial efficacy of triple antibiotic-loaded chitosan nanoparticles activated with photochemical disinfection: A microbiological and confocal microscopic analysis.

Introduction: This study comprises Antimicrobial and Confocal Microscopic analysis of the efficacy of Triple Antibiotic and Toluidine Blue (TBO) loaded chitosan nanoparticles (chnp) activated with photodynamic therapy (PDT) against (Ef).

Methodology: 105 single-rooted extracted teeth were decoronated, cleaned and shaped, and incubated with Ef. The roots were randomly divided into three groups: Group I-Control, Group II-Triple Antibiotic Paste (TAP), Group III: Triple antibiotic-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (tachnp), and Group IV: Tachnp and TBO loaded chnp activated with PDT.

A retrospective three-dimensional assessment of the prevalence of apical periodontitis and quality of root canal treatment in Mid-West Indian population.

Introduction: This study aims to report a retrospective observation of the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) and quality of root canal treatment in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans among the Mid-West Indian population.

Materials And Methods: A total of 1229 CBCT scans were obtained across different CBCT centers in western India. After the exclusion criteria, those that were included were divided into broadly two groups - those that were filled and those that were unfilled.

Assessment of correlation between clinical staging, functional staging, and histopathological grading of oral submucous fibrosis.

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a premalignant condition with a greater prevalence in countries such as India. Various classifications have been put forth by multiple authors to determine the clinical, functional, and histopathological grade of the disease. The classification systems have greatly helped to determine the treatment modality for the patients.

An 18-Month Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Zirconia Crowns with Glass-reinforced Fiber Composite Crowns in Primary Molar Teeth.

The purpose of this clinical trial was to assess the clinical performance of primary molar zirconia crowns with a glass fiber-reinforced composite crown (GFRC) in primary molar teeth. This trial was designed as a prospective, randomized, bilateral split-mouth study. A total of 66 crowns were placed in 30 children, ages four to nine years, from October 2018 until January 2019.

Assessment of Marginal Integrity and Color Stability of Provisional Restoration Fabricated from Different Autopolymerizing Acrylic Resins - A Comparative Study.

Aim: The present study is aimed to assess the marginal integrity and color stability of provisional restorations fabricated from different autopolymerizing acrylic resins.

Materials And Methods: Totally, 60 provisional crowns were fabricated. A mandibular first molar artificial typodont was mounted on a base of dental stone.

Cognizance and Use of Minimally Invasive Dentistry Approach by General Dentists: An Overlooked Companion.

Background: Dental caries begins with the decalcification of the first nonorganic part, followed by the decay of the organic tooth matrix. Minimally invasive dentistry (MID) focuses on using the adhesive technique for restoration as these techniques allow minimum removal of healthy tooth structure.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the attitude, knowledge, and behavior of the general dentists toward the use of MID and to evaluate if MID is considered as standard care measure among general dentists.

Anatomic variations of the osteomeatal complex and its relationship to patency of the maxillary ostium: A retrospective evaluation of cone-beam computed tomography and its implications for sinus augmentation.

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of obliterated osteomeatal complex (OMC) due to the presence of anatomic variants.

Settings And Design: Retrospective Study.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective study, a total of 71 patients, 34 males and 37 females, aged 35-65 years were included in the study.

Effect of crown-to-implant ratio on the marginal bone level changes and implant survival - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The purpose of the systematic review and meta-analysis was to analyze the existing evidence regarding the effect of crown-to-implant ratio (CIR) on the peri-implant crestal bone level change and implant survival. Randomized controlled clinical trials, prospective as well as retrospective studies with a minimum follow-up period of 12 months and 10 patients per group were included for this systematic review. Statistical analysis was performed to determine CIR effects on the peri-implant marginal bone level changes and implant survival.

Modified 'Cul-De-Sac' approach for management of a large perforation during maxillary sinus elevation- (A case report).

Dental implants have been in used as a successful mode of rehabilitation of lost dentition for over three decades. Science and techniques have undergone significant progress with time and clinical situations that were deemed unfit for insertion of dental implants due to lack of sufficient bone are now being treated using implants with predictable long term results. Clinicians can now rehabilitate the posterior maxilla with a wide variety of implant-based solutions.

Evaluation of Sealing Ability of Three Root Canal Sealers: An Study.

Aim: To evaluate the sealing ability of three different types of sealers using confocal laser microscopy.

Materials And Methods: Sixty extracted single-root premolars were selected and divided into three groups (20 teeth in each group) according to the type of sealer used, namely, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Fillapex, AH Plus, and Bio C Sealer. Root canal preparation and obturation were done in all the samples.

Evaluation of Eruption Pattern and Caries Occurrence among Children Affected with Fluorosis.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate eruption pattern and occurrence of caries in children affected with fluorosis.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and fifty subjects (75 each with/without fluorosis) with age group of 7-8 years were selected. Dental fluorosis assessed on the buccal surfaces of the permanent incisors and molars and scored using the Thylstrup and Fejerskov index.

Accuracy of Different Apex Locators in Teeth with Simulated Apical Root Resorption: an In Vitro Study.

Background: Accurate working length (WL) determination is necessary in achieving optimal healing by non-surgical root canal therapy in teeth with inflammatory apical root resorption. Electronic apex locators (EALs) are one of the mainstays in determination of WL of teeth.

Aim: This study evaluated the accuracy of three EALs [RootZX (third generation), iPex (fourth generation) and Raypex 6 (modification of a fifth generation)] in determining the WL of teeth with simulated apical root resorption in permanent teeth.

Correction To: Evaluation of mechanical and adhesion properties of glass ionomer cement incorporating nano-sized hydroxyapatite particles.

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Comparison of the Effect for Fracture Resistance of Different Coronally Extended Post Length with Two Different Post Materials.

Aims And Objectives: To compare the effect for fracture resistance of different coronally extended post length with two different post materials.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and sixty endodontically treated maxillary central incisors embedded in acrylic resin with decoronated root portion were taken for the study. The postspaces were prepared according to standard protocol.

Evaluation of mechanical and adhesion properties of glass ionomer cement incorporating nano-sized hydroxyapatite particles.

Glass ionomer cement is a widely used luting agent for indirect restorations but presents inferior mechanical properties compared to resin cement due to its low elastic modulus. This study evaluated the mechanical and adhesion properties of glass ionomer luting cements reinforced with nano-sized hydroxyapatite particles (HA). The nano-sized HA particles were synthesized using the co-precipitation technique and the resulting precipitate was characterized using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), field emission scanning electron (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor - A case report and review of literature.

Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor (DGCT) was first described by Praetorius . in 1981 and now believed to be the tumor counterpart of the calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC). DGCT is an extremely rare odontogenic tumor and accounts for only 2% to 14% of all COCs.

Assessment of Inhibition of Mineral Loss from Human Tooth Enamel by Carbon Dioxide Laser and 1.23% Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride.

Aims And Objectives: The efficacy of carbon dioxide (CO) laser irradiation combined with fluoride in inhibiting enamel demineralization has been demonstrated by several laboratory investigations. However, there are very few reports about the or caries preventive effect of CO laser combined with topical fluoride on dental enamel. Hence, an study was designed and carried out to assess inhibition of mineral loss from human tooth enamel by CO laser and 1.

Endodontic management of central incisor associated with large periapical lesion and fused supernumerary root: a conservative approach.

Fusion and gemination are developmental anomalies of teeth that may require endodontic treatment. Fusion may cause various clinical problems related to esthetics, tooth spacing, and other periodontal complications. Additional diagnostic tools are required for the diagnosis and the treatment planning of fused tooth.

Nonsurgical Correction of Class III Malocclusion and Anterior Open Bite with Mini-Implant anchorage.

The combination of mandibular prognathism with anterior open bite poses a distinct challenge, often requiring both orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery. In adults, effective treatment has traditionally involved two-jaw surgery and superior repositioning of the maxilla with a Le Fort I osteotomy to close the anterior open bite, which reduces the anterior facial height by rotating the mandible upward and forward. This is often combined with a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible to correct the mandibular protrusion.

Elevated tissue nitric oxide in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Context: Nitric oxide (NO) is a diatomic molecule that has been implicated in tumor progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, the mechanism of NO affecting tumor growth and progression remains unknown. Tumor progression has been recently received considerable attention, and there is increasing evidence of correlation of tumor biology and behavior.

Actinomycotic osteomyelitis of palate masquerading periapical pathology: A rare case report.

Osteomyelitis is an infection that is challenging to manage due to the poor vascularization of bone that favors the proliferation of microorganisms. We report a case of osteomyelitis occurring in endodontically treated teeth in the maxillary palatal region. Clinically and radiographically, it was initially diagnosed as osteomyelitis and was treated accordingly with antibiotics for 1 year with no reported healing.