Comprehensive Classification System for Localized Alveolar Bone Deficiencies in Treatment Planning for Dental Implants: A Proposed Classification and Prevalence Study.

Introduction The current classification of alveolar bone defects remains ambiguous. This study aims to classify and evaluate the prevalence of bone deformities using a comprehensive classification system for localized alveolar bone deficiencies in dental implant treatment planning. Methods This cross-sectional prospective clinical trial included 698 participants (353 females and 345 males), patients with localized alveolar bone deficiencies.

Plexiform Neurofibroma: A Case Report.

Neurofibromatosis is a group of genetic disorders that primarily impact the growth of neural tissues, leading to multiple tumors on nerve tissues in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. As an autosomal dominant condition, it involves mutations in the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) tumor-suppressor gene, inherited in a recessive manner. Plexiform neurofibroma is a rare manifestation.

Comparison of the Impact of Two Interdental Cleaning Devices on the Reduction of Bleeding Around Implants.

Objective: Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of water flossing to traditional flossing in lowering the bleeding on probing (BOP) index around dental implants.

Methods And Materials: This single-center, examiner-masked research enrolled patients with implants and randomly allocated them to one of two groups. The research analyzed the effectiveness of manual toothbrushes when used with either string floss or a water flosser.

Color Stability of Different Aesthetic Arch Wires in Beverages Consumed During the COVID-19 Era: An In Vitro Study.

Introduction One of the prime reasons for patients seeking orthodontic treatment is improvement in their aesthetics or appearance. With a greater number of adult patients now opting for orthodontic treatment, the demand for aesthetic orthodontic materials has increased. With the background of the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the popular role of strongly pigmented beverages that play an immunity-boosting role, studies exploring the effect of such beverages on orthodontic appliances may improve the decision-making process of selecting such aesthetic appliances.

Assessment of Smear Layer Formation After Caries Removal Using Erbium Laser and Papain-Based Chemo-Mechanical Caries Removal Agent: An In Vitro Scanning Electron Microscopy Study.

Introduction With the advancement in the field of adhesive dentistry, there has been a significant and groundbreaking shift toward the adoption of minimally invasive caries removal techniques where substrate modification is known to enhance adhesive bonding. The smear layer has always been controversial, as its modification helps in bonding, but if contaminated with bacteria, it compromises the formation of a satisfactory marginal seal. Thus, the recognition of the role played by the smear layer highlights the importance of the type of caries removal method employed.

Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in the management of trigeminal neuralgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Trigeminal Neuralgia is one of the most painful disorders known to man. So making patient pain free and to achieve a better quality of life in TN patients is one of the biggest challenge. Non-invasive procedures like Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) have been tried clinically for Trigeminal neuralgia.

Non-syndromic Association of Natal Teeth in a Case of Septic Arthritis: Does Correlation Imply Causality?

Disturbances of dental development may result in anomalies, which may be apparent as soon as the child is born. This report aims to describe the occurrence of natal teeth in a non-syndromic case of neonatal septic arthritis of the knee joint. Various systemic conditions have been associated with the occurrence of natal teeth in the past.

Dandy-Walker Malformation With Hydrocephalus: Diagnosis and Its Treatment.

Dandy-Walker malformation is an uncommon type of brain malformation that occurs during embryonic development of the cerebellum and fourth ventricle. A case of Dandy-Walker malformation with hydrocephalus is being elaborated. The patient was operated on by the neurosurgery department and underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunting.

Antimicrobial efficacy of acacia extract and its effectiveness in disinfecting gutta percha cones - An study.

Background: Gutta-percha cones used directly from the manufacturer's sealed packs harbour micro-organisms. During clinical use, the chances of contamination of gutta-percha increases. Hence, disinfection of gutta-percha cones before use is essential to prevent canal recontamination.

Association of periodontitis with pre term low birth weight - A review.

Prematurity is one of the main causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The association between periodontitis and premature delivery and low weight at birth has been suggested in many literature. Pregnancy totally depends on physiological immune tolerance of a women.

A Novel Mobile App for Oral Cancer Awareness amongst General Population: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Aim: To develop a mobile app for education and screening regarding oral cancer in the general population.

Materials And Methods: A mobile app titled Prayaas-Oral Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation was designed and developed to be installed on a basic mobile handset with or without internet. It was aimed for the common public, patients as well as healthcare providers.

Assessment of Sirtuin 3 and Sirtuin 4 Level in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontitis: A Clinical Study.

Aim: Periodontitis is considered as infection in periodontal supporting structure leading to tooth mobility and ulcerated periodontal pockets. The present study was conducted to assess Sirtuin 3 (SIRT 3) and SIRT 4 level in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: The present study was conducted on 60 subjects.

Three-dimensional evaluation of the airway spaces in patients with and without cleft lip and palate: A digital volume tomographic study.

Introduction: Patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) suffer from several esthetic and functional challenges. Comprehensive treatment of these patients involves orthognathic surgery that may lead to velopharyngeal insufficiency or reduction in lower airway. Several cases of airway insufficiency, velopharyngeal incompetence, snoring, hypopnea, and obstructive sleep apnea have been reported in subjects with CLP.

Therapeutic Evaluation of Cervical Dysfunction in Patients with Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome: A Prospective Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to find out the therapeutic correlation between cervical dysfunction and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS).

Materials And Methods: The study included 46 patients out of which 23 had MPDS with cervical pain (group I), and 23 patients had only MPDS (group II). Detailed history and examination of the patients were carried out, and the factors taken into consideration were pain and tenderness of muscles of mastication and neck muscles, maximum comfortable mouth opening, and cervical range of motion.

Correlation of calcification of permanent mandibular canine, mandibular premolars, and permanent mandibular first and second molars with skeletal maturity in Indian population.

Context: Morphological variation in children can be understood by the knowledge of growth and development. The state of dental development can be used in forensic odontology to ascertain the age of an unidentified child.

Aims: This study aims to investigate the relationship of the stages of calcification of the permanent mandibular canine, mandibular premolars, and permanent mandibular first and second molars with skeletal maturity using panoramic and hand-wrist radiographs.

Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia Secondary to Meningioma.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve that causes episodes of intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain that lasts from few seconds to few minutes in the areas of the face where the branches of the nerve are distributed. More than one nerve branch can be affected by the disorder. We report an unusual case of trigeminal neuralgia affecting right side of face presenting atypical features of neuralgia and not responding to the usual course of treatment.

Stereomicroscopic evaluation of dentinal defects induced by new rotary system: "ProTaper NEXT".

Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate dentinal defects formed by new rotary system - Protaper next™ (PTN).

Materials And Methods: Sixty single-rooted premolars were selected. All specimens were decoronated and divided into four groups, each group having 15 specimens.

Chondroblastic osteosarcoma of the left zygomatic bone: Rare case report and review of the literature.

Chondroblastic osteosarcoma (COS), a subgroup of intramedullary osteosarcoma (OS), is the most common osteosarcoma that occurs in adolescents and early adulthood. The COS has similar clinical and radiological features to those of conventional OS. We present a case of 20-year-old male patient with the chief complaint of pain and swelling in the left zygomatic region.

Evaluation of effect of ultrasonic scaling on surface roughness of four different tooth-colored class V restorations: An in-vitro study.

Aims: This study evaluated the effect of ultrasonic scaling on surface roughness of four different tooth-colored class V restorations.

Materials And Methods: Out of 100 human extracted teeth, 20 were randomly selected for each group, marked with the outline of class V cavity. Class V cavities were prepared on facial surface of teeth of all groups except control group.

Impact of computer-based treatment planning software on clinical judgment of dental students for planning prosthodontic rehabilitation.

Purpose: Successful prosthodontic rehabilitation involves making many interrelated clinical decisions which have an impact on each other. Self-directed computer-based training has been shown to be a very useful tool to develop synthetic and analytical problem-solving skills among students. Thus, a computer-based case study and treatment planning (CSTP) software program was developed which would allow students to work through the process of comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment planning for patients in a structured and logical manner.

A comparison between connective tissue grafts combined with either double pedicle grafts or coronally positioned pedicle grafts: A clinical study.

Background: Various surgical techniques have been proposed for treating gingival recession. This randomized clinical study compared the effectiveness of using a sub-epithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) combined with an overlying double pedical graft (DPG) or a coronally positioned flap (CPF) in the treatment of isolated gingival recession.

Materials And Methods: A total of 20, healthy, non-smoking subjects with single Miller's Class I or Class II recession defects were selected.

Histological patterns of head and neck tumors: An insight to tumor histology.

This article emphasizes the basis for origin and importance of tumor patterns in diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial tumors. In this article, histological patterns and subpatterns of head and neck tumors are enlisted. Although, undifferentiated tumors remain a challenge to the histopathologist, by describing the histological patterns and the subpatterns of the tumors, an attempt has been made for the diagnosis of the tumors and subsequently for implementation of precise treatment plan for the same.