Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark: The Father of Modern Dental Implantology.

Swedish physician and anatomist Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark (1929-2014), often known as Sir Brånemark, discovered the osseointegration phenomenon that revolutionized the dental implantology field. Even though he was an orthopedic surgeon, Sir Brånemark's groundbreaking contributions to dentistry in the form of the Brånemark System of dental implants established the groundwork for modern fixed prosthodontics. The dental community still values his efforts today.

Pathophysiology of oral lesions subsequent to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: A systematic review.

Amidst worldwide reports of adverse oral lesions subsequent to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination, the current systematic review planned to determine the prevalence of adverse oral events in adult individuals (≥18 years) after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, emphasizing upon the type and dose of vaccine, time of onset, and underlying pathophysiology. The registered protocol (PROSPERO CRD42023421307), conforming with PRISMA guidelines, included an all-inclusive literature search through online databases, consisting of Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Lilacs, Livivo, and PROSPERO, completed on 2 May 2023, followed by assessment of risk of bias by Joana Briggs Institute Evaluation Checklist. Due to the paucity of literature, case reports and case series were included.

A Comparative Evaluation of Allogenic Cancellous Particulate Chips and Autologous Bone Graft From Symphysis in the Regeneration of Periodontal Intrabony Defect: A Randomized Controlled Clinico-Radiographic Study.

Background and objective Periodontal therapy primarily aims to regenerate periodontal supporting tissues lost due to periodontitis. Autogenous bone grafts (ABG) are viewed as the gold standard method in bone regeneration and they have fewer drawbacks. Hence, many different bone-regenerating materials can be used including allografts, which have excellent biological qualities.

Precision in Prosthetics: Two Case Reports on Transformative Rehabilitation With Custom Ocular and Orbital Prostheses.

The eyes play a crucial role in vision and emotional expression, and their loss can profoundly affect appearance and psychological well-being. Eye loss may result from trauma, tumors, infections, malignancies, or congenital abnormalities. Surgical methods for removing an eye include enucleation, evisceration, and exenteration.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Guided Dentistry Among Dental Personnel of North India: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of guided dentistry among various dental professionals.  Materials and methods The study was carried out as a cross-sectional descriptive observational study among dental professionals (students, practitioners, and teaching faculty in academic institutions) in North India. A web-based electronic survey using Google Forms was designed to obtain the responses of participants toward awareness of guided dentistry and its applications in dentistry.

Rehabilitation of Acquired Maxillary Defect With Patient-Specific Implants Post-mucormycosis Resection: A Case Report.

The outbreak of COVID-19 swept massive masses causing rhinocerebral mucormycosis, a fatal mycotic infection, and high mortality among humans. ​It affects individuals with weakened immune systems, resulting in severe ulcers on the palate or perforation of the palate, accompanied by blackish necrotic tissue and exposure of underlying bone.​ Some of the key symptoms include rhinorrhea, facial swelling, pain in the orofacial region, varying degrees of fever, headaches, blurred vision due to proptosis, and involvement of the contents of the orbit.

Treatment Option for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: A Speech Aid.

Unlabelled: Defects such as cleft palate often co-occur with velopharyngeal (VP) incompetence, leading to dysfunction and a characteristic nasal snort in patients. With the evolution of treatment concepts, treatment of cleft palate patients has been introduced where obturators have helped improve the speech of individuals with partial or total velar defects, that is, cleft of the soft palate. The soft palate separates the oral and nasal cavities.

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, Locus of Control, Self-Reported Oral Health and Oral Health Status among Nursing Students in Moradabad.

Introduction: Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL), locus of control, dental health as assessed by oneself and oral health situation have all been the subject of several research, but none of them have yet been investigated in combination.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 525 nursing students to investigate these ideas. The Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) scale was employed to evaluate the standard of living associated with oral health.

Revolutionizing Oral Rehabilitation With Modified Andrew's Bridge for Alveolar Bone Defect: A Case Report.

Within the realm of prosthodontics, the challenge of replacing multiple missing teeth is a complex one, compounded by patient's preference for fixed prostheses over removable ones owing to their superior aesthetic and functional attributes. However, the feasibility of fixed prostheses diminishes in scenarios marked by compromised remaining dentition and defects in edentulous regions. To navigate these challenges effectively, the Andrew's bridge emerges as a compelling solution, integrating both fixed and removable components.

A Quantitative Assessment of Apoptotic Index with Varying Histological Degree of Dysplasia and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oral Cavity - A Light Microscopic Study.

Aim And Objective: The aim of the present study was to quantitatively assess the apoptotic index at a light microscopic level in hyperkeratosis with varying histological degrees of dysplasia and different grades of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and its correlation with prognostic significance.

Study Design: The study included the histo-pathologically diagnosed cases of hyperkeratosis with varying degrees of dysplasia and different grades of OSCC, which were retrieved from the archives of the department, and clinical details were retrieved from the case records of the patients. The sample size consisted of 80 biopsied cases, divided into seven groups of 10 experimental cases and one group of 10 cases of normal mucosa as a control group.

Two Palatal Roots in Maxillary First Molar, a Rare Entity: Report of Two Cases.

An in-depth understanding of the anatomical variations of maxillary molars is essential for endodontic success. Unlike the maxillary second molars, the presence of a second palatal root is uncommon in the first maxillary molar. This case report describes two cases of non-surgical management of maxillary molars with extra palatal roots.

Incidence of Mortality and Its Relation to Comorbidity in Ludwig's Angina: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Ludwig's angina is a serious life-threatening infective condition of maxillofacial region due to odontogenic origin which is clinically diagnosed by its clinical signs and symptoms. Airway management and early surgical decompression is the main stay of management. The mortality rates in Ludwig's angina remains multivariate.

Horizontally Impacted Permanent Maxillary First Molars: A Rare Riddle.

Complete failure of eruption leads to impaction. Impacted teeth are more common in maxilla as compare to mandible. The impaction of permanent dentition is not uncommon but out of them, few permanent teeth are rarely impacted such as maxillary first molars.

Internal root resorption in permanent mandibular molars - A rare entity: Report of two cases.

The cases presented here aim to highlight the occurrence of a very rare internal root resorption (IRR) of inflammatory type among mandibular molars (prevalence 0.01%-1%). Patients reported in the outpatient department with a chief complaint of pain in the lower posterior region of the jaws, on thorough clinical and radiological examinations a diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis was made and nonsurgical root canal treatment was planned using thermoplastic obturation technique along with the use of magnification, cone-beam computed tomography, endosonics, and intracanal medicament to attain a successful outcome.

Evaluation of Retentive Strength of 50 Endodontically-Treated Single-Rooted Mandibular Second Premolars Restored with Cast Post Cores Using 5 Common Luting (Cement) Agents.

BACKGROUND A luting agent is a dental cement used to secure a dental restoration. This study aimed to evaluate retentive strength of 50 endodontically-treated single-rooted mandibular second premolars (extracted) restored using 5 common luting (cement) agents. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifty single-rooted mandibular second premolars with adequate root length and uniform size/shape were decoronated.

An Unusual Case of Symptomatic Isolated Lingual Cysticercosis: Clinical Suspicion Helped Prevent Disseminated Disease.

Intraorally, cysticercosis is regarded as uncommon and a diagnostic challenge. Here, we report a diagnostic conundrum of an unusual case of innocuous appearing lesion on the tongue presenting as moderately tender swelling finally diagnosed as lingual cysticercosis, based on USG (Ultrasound), CT (Computed Tomography) findings and characteristic histopathologic features.

Glycogenic acanthosis of the tongue.

Glycogenic acanthosis (GA) is a benign lesion characterized by elevated, small, white plaques commonly detected in the esophageal mucosa. To date, only 6 cases have been reported in the English literature documenting its involvement in the oral cavity. Herein we report a case of large GA on the ventrolateral aspect of the tongue in a 42-year-old male (third case reported on the tongue).

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Narrow Mandibular Ridge by Two-Stage Split Technique: A Case Report.

Subsequent to dental extraction, residual ridge resorption manifests as an inherent biological process unfolding over an approximate duration of one year. This intrinsic phenomenon entails a substantial diminution, occasionally reaching 50%, in the initial bucco-lingual dimensions of the mandibular bone. To address this issue, a dental procedure known as the two-stage ridge split intervention is employed.

Sirka: An alternative to the formalin fixative.

Formalin fixation is the most essential step of routine histopathology practice. During the last few years, various fixatives have been developed for use in histopathology practice as an alternative to formalin, to overcome its side effects on health. Here we have demonstrated an interesting and novel idea of using sirka or sugar cane vinegar as an alternative to the formalin with the adequate result.