Multifunctional Ribbond--a versatile tool.

Pediatric dentists come across a variety of cases in their day to day practice that requires quick intervention in order to enhance or restore children's smile and functions in the oral cavity. Ribbond is one such material, which has occupied an important place in the dentist's repertoire. Ribbond can be used as an alternative to conventional treatment in pediatric dentistry.

Comparison of the canal centring ability of K3, Liberator and EZ Fill Safesiders by using spiral computed tomography.

The purpose of the study was to compare the canal centring ability of K3, Liberator and EZ Fill Safesiders by using spiral computed tomography (SCT). Forty curved mandibular premolars were selected. Before and after instrumentation teeth were scanned by spiral computed tomography and nine cross-sectional views of each tooth were obtained at 1.

Gender differences in financial barriers to primary health care in New Zealand.

Introduction: Gender differences in health status and use of health care services have been established in the developed world with less attention paid to gender differences in financial barriers to primary care. Such barriers represent potentially avoidable mortality and morbidity.

Aim: To examine gender differences in financial barriers to New Zealand primary health care.

Effectiveness of a mouthrinse containing active ingredients in addition to chlorhexidine and triclosan compared with chlorhexidine and triclosan rinses on plaque, gingivitis, supragingival calculus and extrinsic staining.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of three different mouthrinses--chlorhexidine, triclosan + sodium fluoride and chlorhexidine + triclosan + sodium fluoride + zinc chloride--on plaque, calculus, gingivitis and stains and to evaluate the occurrence of adverse effects with these three treatments.

Methods: Forty-eight healthy subjects participated in a double-blind, randomized, parallel experiment and were randomly allocated to any one of the three experimental mouthrinses: group A (0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) gluconate), group B (0.

Comparative Evaluation of Oral Candida albicans Carriage in Children with and without Dental Caries: A Microbiological in vivo Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the presence of Candida albicans in extensive carious lesions before and after treatment of the carious lesions and to evaluate the carriage of Candida albicans in children with and without caries.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted on 60 childrens who were divided into two groups: Experimental group (group 1) and controlled group (group 2). Each group was further divided into 3 subgroups according to the dentition as: Group A (Deciduous), group B (Mixed) and group C (Permanent).

Mandibular Osteosynthesis: A Comparative Evaluation of Two Different Fixation Systems Using 2.0 mm Titanium Miniplates and 3-D Locking Plates.

Purpose: To compare and evaluate postoperative complications and treatment outcome in mandibular fracture fixation using 2.0 mm titanium miniplates and 3-D locking plates.

Method: Thirty patients were divided randomly into two groups of 15 each (including comminuted and malunited fractures).

Comparative evaluation of surgical outcome after removal of impacted mandibular third molars using a Piezotome or a conventional handpiece: a prospective study.

Our aim was to compare the use of a conventional rotary handpiece and a Piezosurgical unit for extraction of lower third molars. We studied 40 patients, who were allocated alternately to have the third molar removed with either the handpiece or the Piezosurgical unit. Pain, trismus, and oedema were evaluated at baseline and then postoperatively, together with paraesthesiae, on postoperative days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 15.

Impacted Canines: Our Clinical Experience.

Background: To discuss the management of impacted canines and the various approaches used for the same.

Materials And Methods: The data of 33 cases, with 43 impacted canine teeth, seen and operated over a period of 3-year in Santosh Dental College and Hospital has been compiled. The diagnostic methods and treatment modalities undertaken are described and discussed.

Comparative Evaluation of 0.2 percent Chlorhexidine and Magnetized Water as a Mouth Rinse on Streptococcus mutans in Children.

Unlabelled: Chlorhexidine (0.2%) is a 'Gold Standard' which is commercially available and effective mouth rinse which inhibits supragingival plaque formation and also reduction in the population of S. mutans after rinsing daily.

Alignment of an ectopic canine with mini-implant anchorage: a case report.

Aims: To describe the treatment of an ectopic maxillary left canine and Class II molar relationship in a 12 year-old girl.

Methods: A pendulum appliance was used in a first phase of treatment to distalise the maxillary molars to a Class I molar relationship. In the second phase of treatment, a mini-implant, inserted between the roots of the left maxillary central and lateral incisors, provided anchorage to move an ectopic maxillary left canine into position.

Tooth cleaning frequency in relation to socio-demographic variables and personal hygiene measures among school children of Udaipur district, India.

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine if frequency of tooth cleaning varies with social group, family size, bedtime and other personal hygiene habits among school children.

Methods: Target population comprised schoolchildren aged 8-16 years of Udaipur district attending public schools. A two stage cluster random sampling procedure was executed to collect the representative sample, consequently final sample size accounted to 852 children.

Influence of lifestyle on oral health behavior among rural residents of Udaipur district, India.

Objectives: To determine the relation of life style with dental health behavior such as tooth brushing frequency, use of extra cleansing devices and regular visits to dentist among rural residents of Udaipur district, India.

Study Design: The study population comprised of 1001 rural population between the ages 18 to 69 years selected by multi stage stratified cluster sampling procedure. Personal interviews were conducted by three trained interviewers who collected information on socio-demographic and lifestyle factors in addition to some aspects of dental health behavior including tooth brushing frequency, use of extra cleaning devices like dental floss and regular visits to dentist.

Oral health attitudes and behaviour as predisposing factor for dental caries experience among health professional and other professional college students of India.

Purpose: The objective of the present study was to determine if there existed any difference between the attitudes and behaviour apart from dental caries status among health professional and other professional college students and to investigate the association of oral health attitudes and behaviour with dental caries.

Materials And Methods: The Hiroshima University-Dental Behaviour Inventory (HU-DBI) questionnaire was used to survey 1824 young student population of Udaipur, India. Dental caries status was evaluated using the World Health Organization caries diagnostic criteria for decayed, missing and filled teeth and surfaces (DMFT and DMFS, respectively).

Factors that effect dental caries status of medical students in Udaipur city, India.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of oral hygiene behaviour, dental anxiety, self assessed dental status and treatment necessity on dental caries status of medical students.

Methods: The study was conducted among 345 medical students of Udaipur city, India who had provision for free dental services and the study was based on a questionnaire which consisted of two parts, first part containing questions regarding self assessment of dental status and treatment necessity along with oral hygiene behaviour and the later part comprised of Corah Dental Anxiety scale (DAS). Clinical examination was based on the WHO caries diagnostic criteria.

Dental health behaviour in relation to caries status among medical and dental undergraduate students of Udaipur district, India.

Objective: To compare the caries status and oral hygiene behaviour of dental and medical students and to assess the influence of oral hygiene behaviour on the caries status.

Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour along with clinical examination to asses the caries status. A total of 403 dental and medical students enrolled with Rajasthan University of Health Sciences of Udaipur district, India were recruited in the study.

Hypophosphataemic rickets/osteomalacia: a descriptive analysis.

Background & Objectives: Hypophosphataemic rickets/osteomalacia (HRO) is an uncommon metabolic bone disorder which affects all ages and either sex. It is characterized by low concentration of serum phosphate levels leading to impairment of mineralization of bone matrix with variable aetiology. We present clinical profile and treatment outcome of 17 patients of HRO.

Study of biomedical waste management practices in a private hospital and evaluation of the benefits after implementing remedial measures for the same.

A study has been carried out to ascertain, whether biomedical Waste generated in private hospitals being segregated and managed properly? The study was carried out in a private tertiary care 620 bedded hospital located in an urban area in Delhi, India to assess the awareness and attitude of the hospital staff, to document the ongoing practices, enlisting the deficiencies, to identify the root causes and to suggest remedial measures for proper biomedical waste management and assess the benefits of implementing them. A process flow chart was made of the existing waste system of the hospital. An anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted to determine the awareness about the policies and practices.

Clinical investigation of periodontal ligament distraction osteogenesis for rapid orthodontic canine retraction.

Aims: To investigate rapid canine distalisation by periodontal ligament distraction and to determine the effects of periodontal ligament distraction on the canine root and pulpal vitality.

Methods: The sample consisted of 16 upper canines in eight patients who required first premolar extractions. The upper first premolars were extracted and the interseptal bone distal to each canine was thinned and undermined surgically.

Relationship of body mass index with periodontal health status of green marble mine laborers in Kesariyaji, India.

It is evident from literature that an increased body mass index (BMI) may be a potential risk factor for periodontitis. Association between BMI and periodontitis has been ascribed to unhealthy dietary patterns with insufficient micronutrients and excess sugar and fat content. The present study population has been plagued by unhealthy nutritional practices, hence the present study intended to assess the relation between BMI and periodontal status among green marble mine laborers of Kesariyaji, in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan, India.

Determinants for oral hygiene and periodontal status among mentally disabled children and adolescents.

Aim: To assess the impact of socio-demographic and clinical variables on the oral hygiene and periodontal status in a sample of mentally disabled subjects.

Materials And Methods: Study sample comprised of 171 mentally disabled subjects attending a special school in Udaipur, India. Oral hygiene status was assessed by Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) and periodontal status by Community Periodontal Index.

The case for integrating oral health into primary health care.

Severe disparities in oral health and inequities in access to oral health care exist globally. In New Zealand, the cost of oral health services is high. Physician services and medicines are heavily subsidised by the government -- however, in contrast, private financing, either as out-of-pocket payments or as private insurance, dominates dental care.

Fluoride - an adjunctive therapeutic agent for periodontal disease? Evidence from a cross-sectional study.

Objective: To assess the influence of the water fluoride level on periodontal status, by determining the periodontal health status of subjects residing in low, optimum and high fluoride areas.

Study Design: A cross sectional survey was carried out on 967 adults aged 35-44 years old, from the Udaipur district of India. A stratified cluster random sampling technique was implemented in order to collect a representative sample from low (<0.

Oral health status and practices of dentate Bhil adult tribes of southern Rajasthan, India.

Aims: To assess the oral health status of the Bhil tribal population of Southern Rajasthan and to investigate the association of age, oral hygiene and dental visiting practices with oral health status.

Design: A cross sectional study of Bhil tribal adults chosen by a multi stage stratified random sampling procedure.

Participants: The total sample size was 1590 male tribal dentate subjects aged 15-54 years.

Does dental anxiety influence oral health-related quality of life? Observations from a cross-sectional study among adults in Udaipur district, India.

We investigated the effect of dental anxiety and dental visiting habits, as well as various socio-demographic variables, on oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) among subjects aged 15-54 years living in Udaipur district, India. The total sample size was 1235 individuals and a stratified cluster sampling procedure was employed to collect the representative sample. Dental anxiety and oral health-related quality of life were assessed using the Corah Dental anxiety scale and the OHQoL-UK(W) questionnaire, respectively.

Primary health care in New Zealand: who has access?

Objective: We examined the demographic, socioeconomic, health behaviour and health determinants of financial barriers to access to general practitioner services, prescription drugs and dental care in New Zealand (NZ).

Methods: Data from SoFIE-health, which is an add-on to the Statistics New Zealand-led Survey of Family, Income and Employment (SoFIE), were analyzed using logistic regression.

Results: Of the total of 18,320 respondents, 2845 (15.