Incorporation of opacifier to Type III alpha gypsum and its effect on scannability and linear setting expansion - An in vitro study.

Aim: This study aims to enhance the scannability of Type III alpha gypsum by incorporating an opacifier and to evaluate its effect on the LSE property.

Setting And Design: In vitro - Comparative study.

Materials And Methods: The base powder of Type III alpha gypsum was divided into three groups: Group I (100 g of base powder), Group II (90 g of base powder with 10 g of TiO2), and Group III (80 g of base powder with 20 g of TiO2).

Comparative Evaluation of the Anesthetic Efficacy of 1% Chloroprocaine Vis-a-vis 2% Lignocaine with Adrenaline (1:80,000) in Third Molar Surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate the anesthetic efficacy of 1% chloroprocaine in comparison to 2% lignocaine hydrochloride and adrenaline (1:80,000) in third molar surgery.

Materials And Methods: A randomized single-blind trial comprising of 30 healthy patients requiring bilateral extraction of impacted lower third molars with similar difficulty index was undertaken. A test dose was administered to all patients with subdermal infiltration of 1% chloroprocaine with 0.

Impact of E-Learning and Predictable Practical Learning Expectations During the Covid-19 Pandemic on Dental Graduates.

Background: Dental education is facing hitherto unheard-of difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, which calls for quick adaption to remote learning methods. The purpose of this study was to look at how dental graduates were affected by the COVID-19 epidemic and the effects of e-learning and predictable practical learning expectations.

Methods: Data from dental college graduates were gathered using a mixed-methods approach that included questionnaires and interviews.

Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Retrospective Study of Clinical Presentations.

Objective: This retrospective research aimed to assess the clinical presentations and management strategies for "temporomandibular joint (TMJ)" disorders.

Methods: Medical records of patients diagnosed with TMJ disorders between 2017 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Data collected included demographic information, clinical symptoms, radiographic findings, treatment modalities, and treatment outcomes.

Assessment of Long-Term Effects and Patient Satisfaction following TMJ Disc Replacement Surgery.

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to evaluate patient satisfaction and long-term consequences after temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc replacement surgery in a tertiary care environment.

Methods: 500 patients who had TMJ disc replacement surgery at a tertiary care facility between 2010 and 2015 were the subject of a retrospective investigation. Pre-operative clinical features, demographic information, and intraoperative information were gathered.

Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Receiving Oral Appliance Therapy.

Background: A frequent sleep condition linked to considerable morbidity and death is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is not the only noninvasive treatment option for OSA. Another option is oral appliance therapy (OAT).

Comparative evaluation of serum and gingival crevicular fluid levels of interleukin 21 in periodontally diseased and healthy patients.

Background: Periodontitis is an inflammatory reaction to subgingival pathogenic microorganisms that causes gradual deterioration of the gingiva, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Interleukin (IL)-21 is the most recently found member of type I cytokine family that is upregulated during inflammation. The current study aims to investigate the biological plausibility of IL-21 as a biomarker for chronic periodontitis.

Alterations in internal threads of implant analog of different materials after multiple reuse.

The impact of multiple reuse on the alterations in internal threads of four different implant analogous composed of different materials (stainless steel (SS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), and zirconia (Zr) by utilizing two die materials at different time durations is of interest to dentists. The spacing between the threads was measured using the impressions created for the interior threads of implant analogs, or replicas by stereomicroscope set to x50 at 0th, 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th interval. It was observed that there was decrease in distance between threads 1-2 as the increasing reuse at increasing time intervals in all implants analogs.

Calotropis procera and the Pharmacological Properties of Its Aqueous Leaf Extract: A Review.

is a versatile plant often used for fuel, fodder, wood, fiber, phytoremediation, medicine, and synthesis of nanoparticles. Its ability to tolerate abiotic stresses and its morphophysiological adaptation have made it popular worldwide. Currently, it is identified as an environmental weed across the world.

Canal-Centering and Apical Transportation Ability of Similar Cross-Section NiTi Instruments Working with Different Kinematics-Micro-CT-based Analysis.

Objective: Evaluating the canal-centering and apical transportation ability of endodontic file systems working with different kinematics but of similar cross section.

Materials And Methods: Sixty human maxillary first molar mesiobuccal (MB) roots were assigned to three experimental groups based on instrumentation techniques: Reciproc Blue (RB), Mtwo (M2), and OneShape (OS). Pre- and post-instrumentation micro-computed tomographic analysis was performed.

Comparison of Different Modes of Oral Health Education in Visually Impaired Children.

To compare the effectiveness of various modes of oral health education in visually impaired children. A total of 100 students aged 8-15 years were included. The children were divided randomly into four groups.

Compositional and surface changes of retrieved stainless-steel hardware and its effects on surrounding soft tissues: A prospective study.

Purpose: To evaluate the surface, compositional, and histological changes in the overlying soft tissues of retrieved stainless-steel mini-plates and screws used for rigid internal fixation in the maxillofacial skeleton.

Materials And Method: A prospective study was conducted comprising 60 patients who sustained maxillofacial trauma and underwent ORIF in our unit previously and who required hardware retrieval in the post-operative phase. The retrieved hardware was evaluated for surface and compositional changes with the help of a scanning electron microscope for surface roughness and corrosion changes.

The effect of ceramic bonder on shear bond strength at the metal-ceramic interface in casted and direct metal laser sintering cobalt-chromium alloy - An in vitro study.

Aim:: (1) The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a ceramic bonder at the metal ceramic interface in sintered and casted cobalt–chromium (Co–Cr) alloy. (2) To compare the shear bond strength between the different manufacturing techniques: Casting and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS).

Setting And Design:: comparative study.

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.

A Determination of Salivary and Serum Glucose Levels in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

Aim: The aim of this work was to determine and compare serum and salivary glucose levels in patients with type II diabetes mellitus (DM).

Material And Methods: This study had an overall sample size of 100, which consisted of male and female volunteers aged 30-67 years. Both in-depth interviews and physical tests were conducted.

Treatment of aggressive periodontitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report with 8 years follow-up.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with oral desquamative lesions is one of the rare clinical entities. Periodontal disease and SLE display various mechanisms and possess a wide range of pathological characteristics. The tissue destruction mechanism of periodontitis and autoimmune diseases share similar pathways, and mounting reports studied the association between these two entities.

Effect of a novel quaternary ammonium silane based cavity cleanser FiteBac 2% K21 QAS in comparison with other cavity disinfectants on the bond strength of resin-modified glass ionomer cement.

Background: The application of cavity cleansers for cavity disinfection can be a crucial step in the longevity of restorations. The objective of the present study was to compare the effect of the application of a new quaternary ammonium silane (QAS)-based cavity cleanser (2% K21 QAS), with other commercially available cavity disinfectants on the bond strength of resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC).

Materials And Methods: The buccal surfaces of 40 extracted premolars were trimmed to obtain a flat dentinal surface and were randomly divided into four experimental groups depending on the cavity cleansers used before restoration.

Comparison of the Sevoflurane versus Desflurane Anaesthesia on the Recovery of Airway Reflexes and Cognitive Function: An Original Research.

Background And Objectives: Sevoflurane and desflurane virtually equally dissolve in blood gases, yet current research suggests that desflurane helps in a quick return of airway reflex than sevoflurane however the return of cognitive activity fluctuates greatly. In order to compare the lengths of time required to recover after sevoflurane and desflurane anesthesia, the current research was conducted.

Materials And Methods: Current study was randomized that included 100 subjects who were posted for cholecystectomy (elective).

Custom Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report.

Ocular prostheses play a vital role in restoring the appearance and functionality of the eye for individuals who have suffered from eye loss due to trauma, surgery, tumors, or congenital eye defects. This case report presents the successful fabrication and fitting of a custom-made ocular prosthesis for a patient with an eye defect. The process involved careful examination and digital imaging for the fabrication of prostheses.

Worldwide prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among dental health care personnel - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one such common disorder among dental health care personnel caused due to the entrapment neuropathy of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. We aimed to evaluate the pooled estimates of the CTS among dental healthcare personnel. We systematically reviewed the existing literature from six databases till January 1 , 2022.

Gossypiboma: An Unintentional Iatrogenic Error.

Unintentional retention of a surgical gauze following a surgical intervention is uncommon but the complications can sometimes be life-threatening. Its diagnosis is challenging due to varied clinical presentations and inconclusive radiographic findings. We put forth a case which reported to us complaining of pain, swelling, pus discharge and sinus opening prejudicing our clinical and radiographic diagnosis to be a residual cyst but turned out to be unintentionally retained surgical gauze with encapsulation.

Mandibular Fracture Patterns in a Rural Setup: A 7-Year Retrospective Study.

Aim: This study is designed to outline the probable patterns of mandibular fracture based on patient demographics and mechanism of injury in a rural setup.

Materials And Methods: The data from the record section in our unit belonging to patients who sustained fractures in the maxillofacial skeleton and were treated in our unit between the period June 2012-May 2019 were collected and analyzed. The variables analyzed for the study were etiology, gender, age, and type of fracture.

Dietary Practices as a Potential Predictor for Dental Erosion among Patients Having Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: An Analytical Cross-sectional Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess how dietary practices impact gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients in Haryana state, India, from the perspective of either preventing or promoting dental erosion.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to find a correlation between the presence of dental erosion and dietary practices among patients with GERD.The secondary objective of this study was to assess the correlation between GERD patients' dietary practices and dental erosion severity.

Efficacy of rh-PDGF-BB and Emdogain with or without DFDBA using M-MIST in the treatment of intrabony defects.

Background: The versatile combination of emdogain or enamel matrix derivative (EMD), recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB), and demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) has not been utilized in the treatment of intrabony defects yet.

Aim: The present study attempted to investigate the efficacy of a combination of simple, uncomplicated nature of modified minimally invasive surgical technique (M-MIST) with EMD, rhPDGF-BB, and DFDBA in the surgical management of intrabony defects and to assess the possible favorable effects for a period of 6 months.

Patients And Methods: Thirty healthy subjects were included in the present double-blind, randomized controlled, two-arm parallel study.

Iatrogenic Mandibular Ramus Fracture Following Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molar.

Surgical removal of an impacted tooth is considered to be one of the most frequently performed minor oral surgical procedures due to the plethora of indications associated with it. Like any other surgical intervention, the surgical removal of impacted third molars is also associated with numerous complications. Lot of emphasis has been laid to prevent the complications associated with the surgical removal of impacted third molars.