Clinical Validation of Deep Learning for Segmentation of Multiple Dental Features in Periapical Radiographs.

Periapical radiographs are routinely used in dental practice for diagnosis and treatment planning purposes. However, they often suffer from artifacts, distortions, and superimpositions, which can lead to potential misinterpretations. Thus, an automated detection system is required to overcome these challenges.

Automatic feature segmentation in dental panoramic radiographs.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to verify the diagnostic performance of an AI system for the automatic detection of teeth, caries, implants, restorations, and fixed prosthesis on panoramic radiography.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. A dataset comprising 1000 panoramic radiographs collected from 500 adult patients was analyzed by an AI system and compared with annotations provided by two oral and maxillofacial radiologists.

Flare-ups in Primary Teeth Before, During, and After Pulpectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Unlabelled: To determine the pain prevalence and severity of flare-ups associated with before, during, and after pulpectomy procedure in children through systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain associated with root canal is a crucial source of fear for patients (especially child patients) and an important concern of dentists. Pain experienced at pretreatment, during treatment, and posttreatment is foreseen and recalled by child patients.

Cost-Effective Staining Alternatives to Immunohistochemistry for Keratin Demonstration in Oral Epithelial Pathologies.

Background: Demonstrating keratin is crucial in diagnosing various epithelial pathologies and is typically done through histological and immunohistochemical (IHC) methods. While IHC staining for keratin is highly specific, it can be costly and time-consuming. Therefore, common histological staining methods for keratin, suitable for routine histotechniques labs, are gaining importance.

Comparative Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of Composite Core Buildup Materials: An In Vitro Study.

Aim This study aimed to compare the fracture resistance of different materials used in composite core buildups, including conventional filler composite, nanofiller composite, and short fiber-reinforced composite (SFRC). Methods This in vitro study was conducted on 30 freshly extracted premolars. The teeth were treated using a uniform endodontic procedure, and Fiber Posts (REFORPOST, Angelus) were placed.

A comparative evaluation of fluoride release and rechargeability in conventional GIC (type II), pediatric GIC (type IX), and Cention-N: an in vitro study.

Purpose: A comparative evaluation of fluoride release and re-chargeability in conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) (type II), Pediatric GIC (type IX), and Cention-N-an in vitro study at an interval of first, fourteenth, and twenty first days.

Methods: Three groups of test materials, each with twenty samples, were prepared. Measurements of the cumulative fluoride release [parts per million (ppm)] and re-release measured on the first, fourteenth, and twenty first days.

Estimating the prevalence of oral manifestations in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review.

Background: Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) present with a variety of oral manifestations. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to estimate the prevalence of oral lesions among COVID-19 patients.

Methods: An extensive literature search of several electronic bibliographic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Litcovid) was conducted to retrieve all articles published in the English language from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2023 that reported the prevalence of oral manifestations among COVID-19 patients.

Analog and Digital Protocols for Functional Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Post-COVID-19 Rhino-Orbito Cerebral Mucormycosis Maxillofacial Defects: A Case Series.

The current study aims to present our clinical observations and experience gathered during the diagnosis, clinical presentation, medical/surgical treatment, and functional prosthetic rehabilitation of cases of rhino-orbital/cerebral Mucormycosis patients. Mucormycosis is an aggressive, life-threatening invasive fungal infection that occurs in people who are immune-compromised. The rise of ROCM during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India suggests a more effective association between Mucormycosis and the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant.

Periodontal and Dentition Status among Psychiatric Patients in Indore: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Aim: To assess and record periodontal and dentition status among psychiatric patients using modified WHO Oral Health Assessment form 1997.

Materials And Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences and PG Institute, Indore, among the inpatients and outpatients. Ethical approval for the study was obtained from Institutional Review Board of Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry.

Immunohistochemical expression of survivin in oral epithelial dysplasia and different grades of oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: Survivin, a member of the inhibitor of apoptosis proteins family, is not detectable in most differentiated normal adult tissues but is expressed in a wide range of cancer tissues. Survivin expression in cancer has been associated with poor prognosis, cancer progression, and drug resistance, and the expression levels correlate with more aggressive disease and a poor clinical outcome.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the immunoexpression of survivin in the normal oral epithelium (NOE), oral epithelial dysplasia (OED), and different grades of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

A Case Series of Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Post-COVID Rhinorbitocerebral Mucormycosis Ocular Defects: A Digital and Analog Experience.

Removal of a part of or the entire orbit results in facial defect, causing psychological trauma to the patient, apart from anatomic loss. This case series presents 6 clinical cases of prosthetic rehabilitation of ocular defects related to post-COVID-19 ROCM by both analog and digital workflow. The basic objective of this case series was to achieve a well retained, user-friendly, maxillofacial ocular prosthesis with esthetic accuracy.

Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation of the Chemomechanical Caries Removal Agents in Primary Molars.

Background: Chemomechanical caries removal (CMCR) is a noninvasive procedure that uses a chemical substance to remove the diseased dentin. The natural dental architecture is also preserved using this technique, preventing patient discomfort and pulp irritation. This method of eliminating caries is based on disintegration.

Spectrophotometric Evaluation of Translucency of Various Commercially Available Zirconium Oxide Ceramic Systems: An Study.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the translucency of various commercially available zirconium oxide ceramic systems, i.e., Ceramill® Zolid Classic, Ceramill® Zi, and DD Bio ZX²71 by using a dual beam UV-visible spectrophotometer.

Estimation of Salivary Copper, Zinc, Iron, and Copper-to-zinc Ratio in Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients: A Case-control Study.

Aim: The present study was conducted to test the salivary levels of Cu, Zn, Fe, and Cu/Zn ratio in oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) patients.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-eight patients, aged 18-60 years who were clinically diagnosed with OSF, were considered as cases (group A). Thirty-eight patients without any signs of OSF were considered as controls (group B).

Effectiveness of Anterior and Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block for Anesthesia of Maxillary Teeth Using Conventional Syringe: A Randomized Prospective Study.

Aim: To study the effectiveness of anterior and middle superior alveolar nerve block (AMSA) for anesthesia of unilateral maxillary teeth, i.e., from central incisor to second premolar of the same side by using conventional syringe and needle.

Enamel renal syndrome: A case report with review of literature.

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a developmental, inherited disorder affecting dental enamel. Preterm and low birth weight children are prone to many serious medical problems during the neonatal period, which may affect the development of oral tissues. We report a case of AI presenting with renal disease and thereby highlighting the importance of early diagnosis of this possible association to prevent renal failure and death of the patient.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma: A case report and review of literature.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ADCC) is an uncommon tumor of head and neck, whose clinical patterns are characterized by slow growth, perineural invasion and distant metastasis. Cribriform, tubular and solid are the three recognized histopathological patterns which are seen in ADCC. We report a case of ADCC involving palate with an update on the current understanding of its clinical behavior, molecular biology, pathogenesis, histopathological aspect, treatment and prognosis.

Oral Health-related Quality of Life among Psychiatric In- and Outpatients Diagnosed with Different Disorders in Indore, Central India.

Aim: To assess oral health-related quality of life among psychiatric patients.

Materials And Methods: A total of 400 inpatients and outpatients reporting to the Department of Psychiatry was taken as the final sample. Subjects diagnosed with mental illness and on medication for at least 1 year, who were able to respond to the pro forma and oral health impact profile (OHIP) questionnaire, were included.

Width and thickness of the gingiva in periodontally healthy individuals in a central Indian population: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The present study was performed to determine the gingival dimensions (width and thickness) among young individuals in a central Indian population.

Materials And Methods: Periodontal probing depth, width of the keratinized and attached gingiva, and gingival thickness were recorded on maxillary and mandibular teeth from central incisor to first molar unilaterally in 75 systemically healthy individuals (32 males and 43 females; 19-30 years of age). Comparisons were made gender-wise, arch-wise, tooth-wise, and site-wise using either the Student's t test or the ANOVA.

Infrared thermographic evaluation of rise in temperature with conventional versus trephine drills.

Aim: To compare the rise in temperature using trephines over conventional ones during bone site preparation.

Setting And Design: An-vitro, evaluative study.

Materials And Methods: Twenty implant sites were prepared using pilot drill up to depth of 10 mm on bovine femoral bone.

Non-Hodgkins lymphoma - A case report and review of literature.

Lymphomas are solid tumors of the immune system and include 14% of all head and neck malignancies. Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) are a heterogeneous group of lymphoproliferative disorders originating in B-, T-, or natural killer T-cells. They have a wide range of histological appearances and clinical features at presentation, which can make diagnosis difficult.

An assessment of anti-citrullinated protein antibody in systemically healthy individuals with or without chronic periodontitis: A case-control study.

Background: Periodontitis has been implicated as a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between RA and chronic periodontitis (CP) by evaluating the serum levels of the anti citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) which is a marker of RA in systemically healthy individuals with and without CP.

Materials And Methods: This case-control study enrolled 40 systemically healthy individuals.