Influence of Different Enamel Shades and Thickness on Chroma and Value of Dentin Vita Shade: An in vitro Comparative Assessment Study.

Background: The aim of the present study is to determine the influence of different enamel shades of various thickness on chroma and value of vita shade of dentin.

Materials And Methods: Three enamel composite resin shades (Enamel white, grey and neutral) and one dentin shade (A 2) from A melogen Plus (Ultradent) was used. Ninety Enamel disk specimens of 0.

Evaluation of different dentin adhesive systems and its effect on apical microleakage: an in vitro study.

Background: Regardless of the technique and the material used, the goal of obturation remained the same that is to seal every portal of exit in the root canal system. It's not only the apical openings that need to be sealed but also lateral openings, coronal access opening and perforations if they exist failure of the adhesive root canal sealer has led to the idea of usage of dentin bonding agents (DBAs) in endodontics, to make a three dimensional seal. In our study, we used traditional gutta-percha, time tested epoxy resin and DBA to make the root canal leak proof.

Comparative efficacy of oil pulling and chlorhexidine on oral malodor: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Oral malodor affects a large section of population. Traditional Indian folk remedy, oil pulling not only reduces it but can also bring down the cost of treatment.

Aims: To compare the efficacy of oil pulling and chlorhexidine in reducing oral malodor and microbes.

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma: Diagnostic dilemma and treatment protocol.

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) is a carcinoma arising from a primary or recurrent benign pleomorphic adenoma. It often poses a diagnostic challenge to clinicians and pathologists. The entity is difficult to diagnose preoperatively.

Comparison of chemiluminescence and toluidine blue in the diagnosis of dysplasia in leukoplakia: a cross-sectional study.

Aims: The early diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer at a potentially-malignant stage would reduce morbidity and improve the survival rates and quality of life of patients. Leukoplakia is the most common potentially-malignant disorder. Clinical examination alone cannot differentiate between dysplastic and non-dysplastic leukoplakia.

Comparative evaluation of bite forces in patients after treatment of mandibular fractures with miniplate osteosynthesis and internal locking miniplate osteosynthesis.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of present study was to compare the stability of fractured mandibular fragments under functional load, when fixed with conventional miniplate and internal locking miniplate.

Materials And Methods: Bite force (in kg) recorded in twenty mandible fractured patients and fifty normal healthy individuals. Bite force was measured at incisor and molar regions.

Immunohistochemical study of CD44s expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma-its correlation with prognostic parameters.

Background And Objectives: The study aims at the observation of the immunohistochemical expression of CD44s in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) and to correlate its expression with prognostic parameters.

Materials And Methods: A total of 30 cases of OSCC, - 10 cases of each well differentiated (WD SCC), moderately differentiated (MD SCC) and poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinomas (PD SCC) were included in the study. The sections were subjected to immunohistochemical study using CD44s antigen marker.

An unusual complication of late onset allergic contact dermatitis to povidone iodine in oral & maxillofacial surgery - a report of 2 cases.

Background: Povidone iodine (PVP-I) is a chemical complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone (also known as povidone or PVP) and elemental iodine. Iodine containing compounds are widely and commonly used as antiseptics and disinfectants. They are available in various forms like aqueous solution, tincture, aerosol, ointment, or foam.

Antidepressant-induced Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Unique Case.

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is defined as a chronic orofacial pain syndrome, without evidence of mucosal lesions and other clinical signs of disease or laboratory abnormalities. Patients with BMS complain of burning pain in the mouth, xerostomia and taste disturbances. It is more common among women and the median age of occurrence is about 60 years.

Dental patient's knowledge and perceptions about the effects of smoking and role of dentists in smoking cessation activities.

Objectives: The objective of the following study is to assess the knowledge of patients about the consequences of smoking on the general and oral health, to analyze the patient's perceptions about the role of dentists in smoking prevention, counseling and cessation and to analyze the willingness of smokers to quit smoking following dentist's advice.

Materials And Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in a sample of 486 dental patients visiting Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluruin the month of August 2011 using a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test was performed to analyze data.

Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of the cyclooxygenase pathway inhibitor and nitric oxide synthase inhibitor in the reduction of alveolar bone loss in ligature induced periodontitis in rats: An experimental study.

Background: Alveolar bone loss is the most striking feature of periodontal disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway inhibitor and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor in the reduction of alveolar bone loss in an experimental periodontal disease (EPD) model.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted on 60 Wistar rats divided into three groups of 20 rats each and then subjected to a ligature placement around the left maxillary second molars.

Clinical trial of tooth desensitization prior to in-office bleaching.

The aim of this clinical trial was to compare tooth sensitivity during and after bleaching with hydrogen peroxide gel following application of GLUMA Desensitizer PowerGel or placebo. Forty-six subjects with sound maxillary incisors and canines were enrolled. Tooth shades were determined by comparison with a Vitapan Classic Shade guide.

Survey of patient opinion on tobacco cessation counseling and services in a dental teaching institution and hospital.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess the opinion of dental patients who use tobacco towards receiving tobacco cessation counseling and services in a dental college and hospital setting.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey method using a structured questionnaire was used in this study. Participants were patients attending The Oxford Dental College, Hospital, and Research Center, Bengaluru, India.

Effects of two topical desensitizing agents and placebo on dentin hypersensitivity.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of two commercial desensitizing agents in subjects with moderate to severe dentin hypersensitivity for a period of 6 months and to compare the results with topical application of water as negative control.

Methods: BisBlock (BIS; oxalate) and Gluma Desensitizer PowerGel (GLU; glutaraldehyde/HEMA) were tested. 50 subjects, average age 32.

Oral and periodontal manifestations associated with systemic sclerosis: A case series and review.

Systemic sclerosis is a rare connective tissue disorder with a wide range of oral manifestations. This case series reports significant oral and periodontal changes and also makes an attempt to correlate oral and systemic findings in these patients which enable the clinician for a better diagnosis and evolve a comprehensive treatment plan. Six patients with a known diagnosis of systemic sclerosis were included.

Unerupted maxillary primary canine associated with compound composite odontoma: a case report.

Unerupted primary teeth is very rare especially in the maxillary anterior teeth. A case of unerupted left maxillary Cuspid due to the presence of compound composite odontoma in a 10 years old female child is presented.