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.

Clear cell oral squamous cell carcinoma as a diagnostic conundrum: report of 2 rare cases.

The occurrence of clear cell histologic sub-type of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the oral cavity is a distinct and exceedingly rare entity exhibiting aggressive behavior. To date, only 10 cases have been published in the literature. We describe 2 extremely rare cases, both presenting with swelling and ulcerated nodule-like proliferative growth in the mandible.

Appraisal of elementary knowledge and awareness of oral cancer among dental and medical undergraduates.

Background: Currently, oral cancer in India ranks among the top three types of cancer affecting mainly the elderly population. However, recent years have witnessed a marked increase in the younger people less than 45 years of age being affected by oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Thus, its early detection and treatment are of utmost importance and this responsibility lies with the healthcare providers.

Comparative Evaluation of Effectiveness of TheraCal LC, MTA, and Calcium Hydroxide in Direct Pulp Capping in Primary Molars: Randomized Clinical Study.

Introduction: This study was performed to evaluate the clinical and radiographic effectiveness of TheraCal light cured (LC) comparison to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide in direct pulp capping of primary molars over a period of 9 months.

Materials And Methods: A total of 90 primary molars from children aged between 5 and 8 years were included in this randomized clinical study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomly divided into three groups-group I, TheraCal LC; group II, MTA; and group III, calcium hydroxide. Direct pulp capping (DPC) was performed in noncontaminated pulpal exposure with hemostasis achieved within 2-3 minutes followed by restoring the tooth using glass ionomer cement (GIC).

To Evaluate and Compare the Effect of Various Surface Treatment Modalities on Shear Bond Strength of Composite to Polyetherketoneketone and SEM Analysis: An Study.

Context: It is a challenge to bond resin materials with polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). To increase the bond strength, surface treatments using chemical adhesion, mechanical adhesion, or a combination of both can be used.

Aims: The objective of the present study was to evaluate and compare the shear bond strength of PEKK to the composite resin after various surface treatments and to evaluate the fracture mode analyses.

Comparative evaluation of biological, mechanical, and patient-reported outcomes of angulated screw channel abutments versus multi-unit abutment-retained single-unit implant restorations in the anterior esthetic zone: An- study.

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate biological, mechanical, and patient reported parameters associated with ASC abutments and MU abutments for the fabrication of screw retained implant crowns in the anterior esthetic zone.

Setting And Design: For the study, 20 patients were selected and implants were placed within the constraints of prosthetic envelope. Later, the screw retained crown was fabricated.

Prevalence and severity of temporomandibular joint disorder in partially versus completely edentulous patients: A systematic review.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) following tooth loss may or may not be prevalent, but the risk of developing these disorders is always there due to changes in occlusion and vertical dimension, leading to changes in the disc-fossa relationship. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder in partially versus completely edentulous patients. An elaborated literature search was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, and Google Scholar databases including all articles about varied effects of partial and complete edentulism on the TMJ published from January 1, 2000, to January 1, 2022.

Marginal bone loss around implants with platform switching and platform matched connection: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: Platform switching using narrower abutments than the implant platform has been used to reduce marginal bone loss (MBL) surrounding dental implants. While platform switching has been reported to prevent initial peri-implant bone loss, available data regarding the use of the platform-switching implant abutment configuration with long-term follow-up has been sparse; thus, the systematic review was planned to evaluate the best available evidence for the use of the platform switching technique.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to answer the specific question, "Is there a difference between platform-matching implant abutment configurations and platform-switching implant abutment configurations in terms of MBL changes around endosseous implants"?

Material And Methods: The PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Lilac databases were searched by 2 independent reviewers for articles published between January 2000 and July 2022.

Does the presence of full-coverage crown interfere with removal of obturation material: A cone-beam computed tomography image segmentation volumetric analysis.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess and compare the influence of the presence of full-coverage crown on the obturation material removal efficiency of different retreatment file systems.

Materials And Methods: Sixty extracted, human, maxillary premolars were accessed, instrumented, and obturated with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer. The samples were scanned with cone-beam computed tomography and volume of obturating material was measured using ITK-SNAP volumetric software.

Reliability of three pain assessment tools in children requiring dental treatment: A comparative clinical study.

Background: The appropriate intervention of pain is based on its accurate evaluation, which is a challenge in the pediatric population as they often do not have the language development or cognitive sophistication to describe it correctly. Untreated pain has a negative impact on the psychosocial well-being of children.

Aim And Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate and compare the reliability of different pain assessment scales, namely, the Wong Baker Facial Pain Rating scale (WBFPS), Modified Emoji Pain Scale (MEPS), and indigenously developed indigenously made GIF Pain Scale (SPGPS) in children undergoing dental treatment under local anesthesia (LA).

Tobacco cessation center in a dental college: An 8 year institution-based study.

Background: Oral cancer is a major health concern in the Indian subcontinent, where it ranks among the top three types of cancer in the country. Tobacco and its products have been implicated as a major etiologic factor behind cancers. It is believed that tobacco is an epidemic in itself taking the death toll to 7 million globally.

Comparative evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of active oxygen containing versus other dentifrices against count in children with early childhood caries: A clinico-microbiological study.

Background: Fluoridated dentifrices have been used for the prevention of dental caries since ages. However, to avoid the risk of fluorosis, the use of newer nonfluoridated options in dentifrices has shown a great interest in reducing Streptococcus mutans (SM) in early childhood caries (ECC).

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of active oxygen (AO)-based dentifrice with amine fluoride (AF)-, sodium monofluorophosphate (SMP)-, herbal (HB)-, and tricalcium phosphate (TCP)-based dentifrices on SM count in children with ECC.

Bonding Technologies in Young Permanent Molars: A Case Series.

Introduction: Dental caries has been the most common disease affecting the human population. Once cavitated, the disease requires restoration. Dental adhesives used to bond composite resins to tooth structure have evolved over the last several decades.

Effect of monowave and polywave light curing on the degree of conversion and microhardness of composites with different photoinitiators: An study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of light-curing units (LCUs) on the degree of conversion (DC) and microhardness of composites with varying photoinitiator systems.

Materials And Methodology: Two groups were formed based on LCU - monowave (Group M) and polywave (Group P). Each group was further divided into two subgroups based on photoinitiator systems - combination of camphorquinone (CQ), Ivocerin, and 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (Subgroup CIT) and only CQ (Subgroup C) in the composite.

Prognostic implications of malignancy grading of invasive fronts of oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Objective: Invasive front malignancy grading system in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) introduced by Bryne et al. is reported to be of prognostic significance in a number of studies conducted in Western countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic significance of the modified Bryne's malignancy grading system and to compare it with the World Health Organization (WHO) grading system in the Indian population.

Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma - A rare case report.

Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma (PCOF) is a relatively rare tumor classified between fibro-osseous lesions. PCOF is an osteogenic neoplasm that ordinarily presents as an epulis-like growth with uncertain pathogenesis. It predominantly affects young adults, with peak prevalence between the first and second decades of life.

Effectiveness of polyhexamethylene biguanide, chlorhexidine, and calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament against intraradicular mature polymicrobial biofilm: A microbiological study.

Aim: To compare the effectiveness of different intracanal medicaments against polymicrobial biofilm formed by and .

Materials And Methods: Eighty mature human roots with intraradicular polymicrobial biofilm were randomly assigned into four groups ( = 20). Intracanal medicaments 0.

Roadmap to mercury-free dentistry era: Are we prepared?

From the perspectives of longevity, mechanical performance, and economics, amalgam has long been considered the material of choice, especially for certain types of restorations in posterior teeth, including replacement therapy for existing amalgam fillings. In spite of numerous advantages over other filling materials, its use has been decreasing in recent years and the alternative tooth-colored filling materials are increasingly used. There is a trend towards minimal interventional, adhesive, techniques in dentistry, which are based on adhesion to tooth structure by chemical interaction and/or micromechanical retention.

School dental screening programmes for oral health.

Background: In school dental screening, a dental health professional visually inspects children's oral cavities in a school setting and provides information for parents on their child's current oral health status and treatment needs. Screening at school aims to identify potential problems before symptomatic disease presentation, hence prompting preventive and therapeutic oral health care for the children. This review evaluates the effectiveness of school dental screening for improving oral health status.

Do whey protein beverages affect the microhardness of composites? A laboratory study.

Background: Whey protein supplements might be a potential risk factor for the restoration surface due to its pH and lactose content.

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of whey protein beverages on the microhardness of four restorative composites with different microstructures (Filtek Z 350XT, Filtek Z 250XT, Filtek Bulk Fill (FBF), and Filtek 60).

Materials And Methodology: Forty disc-shaped samples from each material (in total 160) were prepared and wet polished.