Evaluation of Effect of Distraction Techniques Using Virtual Reality and Eight-dimension Audio Analgesia Methods on Pain Perception and Anxiety Levels in Children During Restorative Procedures: A Comparative Study.

Introduction: Dental pain and dental anxiety are the most common determinants of negative dental experience, the reason for broken appointments and ignored oral health care affecting the quality of life.

Aim: To evaluate the effects of distraction techniques using virtual reality and eight-dimension (8D) audio analgesia method on pain perception and anxiety levels in children during restorative procedures.

Materials And Methods: A total of 120 children between the ages of 4 and 10 years old who visited for the first time to a pediatric dental department were grouped equally between three interventional groups.

A scanning electron microscope analysis on the effect of bleaching gel in combination with fluoro calcium phosphosilicate-based dentifrice on whitening of teeth and dentinal tubule occlusion - An study.

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the use of 15% carbamide peroxide in combination with fluoro calcium phosphosilicate desensitizing dentifrice during bleaching to evaluate postoperative dentinal tubule occlusion.

Materials And Methods: Premolars which were extracted and bleached using 15% carbamide peroxide with fluoro calcium phosphosilicate dentifrice were used in this investigation, and the shade change was assessed. They were subsequently divided into sections and examined with scanning electron microscope.

Evaluation of Various Retention Protocols in Sustaining Treatment Outcomes Following Orthodontic Therapy.

Background: Orthodontic therapy aims at achieving stable treatment outcomes by ensuring retention of corrected tooth positions. Various retention protocols have been proposed, but their efficacy in sustaining treatment outcomes remains unclear.

Materials And Methods: This study evaluated the effectiveness of different retention protocols in maintaining treatment outcomes following orthodontic therapy.

Assessing the Influence of Patient Anxiety on the Efficacy of Endodontic Procedures.

Background: Patient anxiety is known to influence various aspects of dental procedures, including endodontic treatments. However, the extent of its impact on the efficacy of such procedures remains uncertain. Understanding this influence is crucial for improving patient outcomes and optimizing treatment protocols.

Assessing the Efficacy of Early versus Late Orthodontic Intervention in the Management of Class II Malocclusion: A Comparative Analysis.

Background: Class II malocclusion is a common orthodontic issue characterized by the excessive protrusion of the upper teeth relative to the lower teeth. Early intervention during mixed dentition has been advocated to guide skeletal growth and potentially reduce the severity of malocclusion.

Materials And Methods: A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of early (before the pubertal growth spurt) versus late (after the pubertal growth spurt) orthodontic intervention in managing Class II malocclusion.

Assessment of Oral Health Promotion Programs in Schools and their Long-Term Effects.

Background: School-based oral health promotion initiatives are essential for enhancing children's and teenagers' oral health outcomes. However, the long-term efficacy of these initiatives is yet unknown.

Methods: Over the course of a year, 500 children between the ages of 6 and 12 years participated in prospective observational research.

Development of a Questionnaire for Dental Utilization Based on the Andersen Model.

Background and aim Oral health is an integral part of overall general health. Understanding the variables that affect the use of dental services can help overcome the challenges and lessen disparities in oral health. There are no significant reliable questionnaires available for determining factors that influence dental care utilization.

Comparative Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement Incorporated with Nonfluoridated Remineralizing Agents.

Background And Objectives: The researchers have been searching for ideal restorative material for many decades. The incorporation of a remineralizing agent into a restorative material to improve its property of preventing dental caries and the occurrence of secondary caries has been investigated by various researchers.Hence, in the present study, we have incorporated two nonfluoridated remineralizing agents [theobromine and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP-CPP)] into the conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) and evaluated their mechanical properties.

Noma Masquerading as Squamous Cell Carcinoma - A Case Report in an AIDS Patient.

Rationale: Cancrum oris, also known as noma, is a rare and rapidly progressing gangrenous infection affecting the oral cavity, commonly seen in malnourished children. We discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic dilemma and management in a 54-year-old male human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient with oral ulceration clinically resembling squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Patient Concerns: The patient had severe oral ulceration with pain and difficulty eating food.

Evaluation of Remineralization Efficacy of Nanoparticle-based Materials on White Spot Lesions in Children: A Comparative Clinical Study.

Background: Despite the introduction of several anticaries products, dental caries continues to be a global problem. In recent years, there has been a rise in interest in noninvasive treatment for noncavitated caries lesions by employing remineralization concepts. Each remineralizing agent has its own drawbacks.

Temporary Anchorage Device Misplaced into Infratemporal Space - A Case Report.

Introduction: During orthodontic treatment, temporary anchoring devices (TADs) are used to restrain tooth movement. They are a relatively recent addition to the dental toolkit.

Aim: As TADs have limitations, Dr.

A Comparative Analysis of Arch Widths in Class I and Class II Malocclusion: Extraction vs. Non-extraction Treatment.

Introduction: This study aimed to assess and compare dental arch widths in the anterior and posterior regions among patients undergoing extraction and non-extraction treatments for Class I and Class II malocclusions.

Materials And Methodology: A total of 40 patients were selected, with 10 in each of the categorized groups based on malocclusion type and treatment status. Dental arch widths were meticulously measured using a digital Vernier caliper at the canine and molar regions to ensure precise data collection.

Effectiveness of Oral Health Education Interventions Using Braille on Oral Health among Visually Impaired Children: Proposal for a Systematic Review.

To assess how oral health education (OHE) techniques using braille affect visually impaired children's awareness of oral health, oral hygiene status and practices, plaque, gingival health, and dental caries status. From 2010 to 2020, a thorough literature search will be conducted for studies in the English language using PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Open Grey. Data extraction will be done after two reviewers extensively evaluate the papers for qualifying requirements.

Evaluation of Usage of Different Diagnostic Aids for Oral Cancer by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: An Original Research.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess how oral and maxillofacial surgeons used various diagnostic tools for oral cancer.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional methodology was used, and a standardized questionnaire was given to oral and maxillofacial surgeons randomly chosen sample. The questionnaire gathered information on demographics and the use of diagnostic tools.

Evaluation of Bond Strength and Adhesive Remnant Index of Different Lingual Retainers in Human Incisor Teeth.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the bond strengths of four different lingual retainers and assess the adhesive remnant index (ARI) to determine their effectiveness in orthodontic retention.

Methodology: Eighty human incisor teeth were divided into four groups, with each group bonded using a different retainer: Group 1 (E-Glass retainer), Group 2 (0.017" Co-axial stainless steel wire), Group 3 (Splint C.

Comparative Evaluation of Effect of TENS on Controlling Pain Associated with Orthodontic Separator Placement-A Clinical Study.

Aim: To assess and contrast the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy and topical anesthetic gel in reducing the level of pain associated with the placement of orthodontic separators.

Materials And Methods: A cohort of 40 individuals, aged between 16 and 20 years, who were in need of fixed orthodontic treatment, was chosen for the study. Elastomeric separators were positioned bilaterally adjacent to the first molars in all participants, who were subsequently separated into two distinct cohorts.

Evaluation of Efficacy of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Comorbidities Following Mandibular Impacted Third Molar Surgery: A Prospective Study.

Introduction: Despite several and applications of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), it remains an under-studied feature of the oral and maxillofacial region. The goal of this study was to objectively investigate the efficacy of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on wound healing and related morbidities following surgical removal of an impacted third molar.

Materials And Methods: The following prospective, comparative, randomised controlled clinical study was carried out amongst 56 patients who reported to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery fulfilling the inclusion criteria.

Management of fascial space infections using ultrasonography as a surgical guide for drainage - A case series.

Fascial space infections are common emergencies presented to a maxillofacial surgeon. Space infection requires early diagnosis and prompt management. When left untreated, space infection spreads and involves not just one space, but also its adjacent spaces.

A Clinical Study for Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar under Local Anaesthesia, with and without Ketamine - A Split Mouth Comparative Study.

Introduction: Disimpaction is one of the most common operations done by oral and maxillofacial surgeons around the world. Ketamine is a well-known general anaesthetic and short-acting intraoperative analgesic. The aim of this study was to measure the efficacy of anaesthesia using combined treatment with local anaesthetic plus a subanaesthetic dose of ketamine and local anaesthetic alone in bilaterally impacted mandibular third molar surgery.

Complete-arch implant-supported fixed dental prostheses fabricated with PEEK and PEKK framework: a systematic review.

Purpose: To evaluate the performance of complete-arch implant-supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) fabricated with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) framework in clinical cases.

Materials And Methods: This systematic review followed the guidelines of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews with the number CRD42023399494. The electronic database PubMed, Cochrane Library and EBSCOhost were assessed for clinical research and reports on complete-arch implant-supported FDPs fabricated with PEEK and PEKK framework.

Bite force evaluation at maximal intercuspal position: An comparative study between stainless steel and zirconia crowns on primary molar teeth.

Objective: The objective of this study was to clinically evaluate and compare the mean bite force changes at maximum intercuspal position, along with parental satisfaction following full crown restoration using stainless steel crown/zirconia crown on primary molar teeth using digital occlusal analysis system T-Scan III (Tekscan Corp, Boston, Mass., USA).

Materials And Methods: Thirty-six primary molars of children aged 6-9 years with pulpal involvement were selected for the study.

Do antihypertensive medications have an effect on dental implants? A systematic review.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the clinical outcomes of dental implants in users of antihypertensive medication with those of nonusers.

Methods: This systematic review followed the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews under the number CRD42022319336. The electronic databases Medline (PubMed) and Central Cochrane were searched for relevant scientific literature published in English through May 2022.

Evaluation of stress distribution values at the temporomandibular joint and distalization of teeth during en-masse retraction of the mandibular dentition using buccal shelf bone screws: A FEM study.

Introduction: Present Finite-element-method (FEM) study evaluates the stress distribution values at the Temporomandibular-Joint (TMJ) during en-masse retraction of the mandibular dentition using buccal shelf bone screws with varying magnitudes of forces.

Material And Methods: Nine replicas of a pre-existing three-dimensional finite element model of the craniofacial skeleton and articular disc from Cone-Beam-Computed-Tomography (CBCT) data and Magnetic-Resonance-Imaging (MRI) data of a patient were used. Buccal shelf (BS) bone screws were inserted buccal to the mandibular second molar region.

Evaluation of Microleakage of Different Types of Pit and Fissure Sealants: An Comparative Study.

Aim: Compare and evaluate the microleakage of different types of pit and fissure sealants, 3M ESPE Clinpro, GC Fuji Triage Capsule, and 3M ESPE Filtek Z350 XT.

Materials And Methods: A total of 54 freshly extracted maxillary and mandibular premolar teeth were used and randomly divided into three groups of 18 teeth each, and the following pit and fissure sealants were used: group I-Clinpro, group II-GC Fuji Triage Capsule, and group III-Filtek Z350 XT. Samples underwent thermocycling at 5° and 55°C with a dwell time of 10 seconds for 250 cycles.