Shear Bond Strength of Self-Adhesive Versus Conventional Flowable Composites: An Study.

Aim: As an emerging yet underexplored innovation in dentistry, self-adhesive flowable composites (SAFCs) represent a promising and enduring advancement in the dental material technology. Our study aims to evaluate the shear bond strength of two SAFCs and the bonding of conventional flowable composite (CFC) to permanent dentin.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-six teeth were embedded in acrylic blocks, with the occlusal third removed to expose the underlying dentin.

Surface Prereacted Glass Ionomer Varnish as a Multifaceted Anticaries Agent: Investigating its Inhibitory Effects on Demineralization and Biofilm Formation on Primary Tooth Enamel.

Background: Dental caries remains a significant oral health concern, particularly in young children. With an increasing interest in preventive strategies, pediatric and preventive dentistry research is now more focused on developing newer materials and techniques to coat the primary teeth to prevent the onset of new carious lesions. While traditional preventive measures such as fluoride application and sealants have been effective in reducing caries incidence, there is still a need for innovative approaches.

Comparative Analysis of Marginal Fit and Fracture Resistance in CAD-CAM Lithium Disilicate and Pre-processed Composite Endocrowns: An Study.

Aim And Background: This study aimed to determine the optimal finish line and material criteria for optimal marginal fit and fracture resistance in endocrowns. The impact of two preparation designs on endocrowns made from computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) lithium disilicate and pre-processed CAD/CAM composite was compared.

Materials And Methods: In a randomized 3-arm trial involving 42 mandibular molars, two marginal configurations (with and without chamfer finish lines) were evaluated for each material group.

Remineralization of Enamel Using Topical Agents among Patients with Orthodontic Brackets: and Randomized Control Trial.

Aim And Background: To evaluate the and effects of three topical agents in reducing enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets. Postorthodontic enamel demineralization persists to be undesirable and common complication.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients, who consented, were included into three experimental and a control group, following screening for inclusion, exclusion, and randomization.

Regional Variations in Nasal Parameters in South India: A Descriptive Study.

Background: This paper aims to evaluate and standardize measurements of 11 nasal parameters specific to the South Indian population. This is significant because different ethnicities exhibit varying nasal proportions. The findings of this study will serve as a foundation for rhinoplasty procedures performed on the South Indian population as currently there is a lack of literature in this area of study.

Decontaminating the surfaces of bonded screw-retained implant prostheses: A comparison of three different post-processing cleaning techniques.

Statement Of Problem: Bonded screw-retained implant-supported prostheses may become contaminated during fabrication, leading to biological complications. Studies supporting effective cleaning methods are sparse.

Purpose: The purpose of this in -vitro study was to compare the effectiveness of 3 different cleaning techniques for the removal of contaminants on the surfaces of bonded screw-retained implant-supported prostheses.

Monomelittoside and Dichotomoside D from bark extract of (L.) R. Br. inhibits dental caries pathogen .

Dental caries advances to be a significant global health concern, primarily attributed to the virulent actions of . The antibacterial property of the bark extract of was assessed using standard disc diffusion assays, which revealed significant inhibition of . Subsequently, we determined the Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) revealed potent antibacterial activity of bark extract against , at MIC and MBC values 62.

The effect of surface conditioning techniques on the shear bond strength of zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramic following adhesive cementation - An study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different surface conditioning techniques on the bond strength between zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) ceramics and resin cement.

Materials And Methods: Fifty samples of ZLS ceramic were used and allotted into five groups with 10 samples per group based on the type of surface conditioning technique. The ceramic specimens were crystallized and embedded into acrylic resin.

A scoping review on parental/caregiver challenges in maintaining oral hygiene among children with autism spectrum disorder.

Background: Dental practitioners must develop feasible and evidence-based strategies to help parents/caregivers successfully implement daily oral hygiene measures among their children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Aim: This scoping review aimed to explore challenges faced by parents/caregivers while performing routine oral hygiene care among their children with ASD.

Design: A methodological framework recommended by Arksey and O'Malley and reporting guidelines prescribed by PRISMA-ScR were adopted.

Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing and cross platform messaging application in improving oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviours among pregnant women- A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Body goes through significant hormonal and physiological changes during pregnancy, which could be linked to changes in oral health. Many women are unaware of the negative consequences of poor dental health during and after pregnancy, both for themselves and their children. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and cross platform messaging application (WhatsApp messenger) for oral health education on the oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviours among pregnant women attending ante natal care.

Evaluation of Staining Propensity of Silver Diamine Fluoride With and Without Potassium Iodide in Children (Project Healthy Smiles): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is becoming more widely recognized as a simple, cost-effective approach to minimize sensitivity and arrest caries. However, SDF results in caries that are stained black. Potassium iodide (KI) treatment with SDF may minimize or lessen the staining.

Population specific dental age estimation model for South Indian children based on normalized open apices method: A cross sectional study.

Age estimation plays significant role in forensic science especially when there is unavailability of the information concerned to the deceased. Use of population specific models of age estimation results in questionable evidence legally when tried on Indian children. The present study was designed to assess the accuracy of Cameriere's Italian and Balwant Rai Indian model on South Indian children and to derive and validate a novel model for south Indian children by considering a sample from a larger geographical area with a greater sample size of 2500.

Biocompatibility of polymethyl methacrylate heat-polymerizing denture base resin copolymerized with antimicrobial monomers.

Statement Of Problem: Quaternary ammonium (QA)-based monomers such as dimethyl-hexadecyl-methacryloxyethyl-ammonium iodide (DHMAI) and 2-dimethyl-2-dodecyl-1-methacryloxyethyl ammonium iodine (DDMAI) have been investigated as copolymerizable monomers to impart antimicrobial activity to dental restorative and prosthetic materials. However, the biocompatibility of these antimicrobial monomers needs to be investigated in vivo before their clinical use.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the in vivo biocompatibility of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) heat-polymerizing denture base resin copolymerized with varying concentrations of DHMAI and DDMAI.

The adverse effects of mining pollutants on oral mucosa in Bellary district: A clinical and genotoxicity study.

Background: The Bellary district in Karnataka, rich in mineral resources, is a major mining industry, but prolonged exposure to mining can lead to health hazards. The study aims to assess the genotoxic impact of mining pollutants on mine workers using the micro-nucleus (MN) assay.

Setting And Design: Cross-sectional study.

Effectiveness of basic life support training course intervention among dental practitioners and students - An experimental study.

Aim: To determine the level of knowledge and skill of basic life support (BLS) among undergraduate, postgraduate students, and general practitioners with and without regular attendance of the BLS Healthcare Provider course.

Methodology: The study was carried out at two intervals with two groups. A random sample involving undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and dental professionals was selected for both study groups.

Assessment of Role of Bisphosphonates on Dental Implant Treatment in Post-menopausal Ladies.

Objectives: To examine the impact of bisphosphonates (BPs) on dental implant treatment and alveolar bone in post-menopausal ladies.

Materials And Methods: Twenty post-menopausal ladies who had at least one dental implant within the previous 5 years participated in the current study. Ten subjects were categorized into two groups: Group A had BP medication for 1.

Prosthetic Management of an Eviscerated Eye of a 13-month-old Patient: A Case Report.

Background: On account of loss of eye following Rubella infection, a 13-month-old baby girl patient required a maxillofacial prosthesis to restore her facial esthetics and social health as she grows.

Case Presentation: The process of prosthesis fabrication began at the time of enucleation where a conformer was given. Post healing the procedure was completed in a span of 2 days taking adequate trials and cross references for the like-like appearance of the prosthesis.

Identifying Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets by Multiomic Analysis for HNSCC: Precision Medicine and Healthcare Management.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the major types of cancer, with 900,000 cases and over 400,000 deaths annually. It constitutes 3-4% of all cancers in Europe and western countries. As early diagnosis is the key to treating the disease, reliable biomarkers play an important role in the precision medicine of HNSCC.

Comparing the Efficiency of Infrazygomatic Crest (IZC) Screws and Conventional Method for Anterior Retraction in Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment for Class 2 Malocclusion: A Prospective Clinical Study.

Introduction In orthodontic treatment for class 2 malocclusion, conventional approaches involve extracting the upper first premolars and using methods like en masse retraction and extra-oral or intra-oral distalization. However, these often result in unintended forces and adverse effects. Contemporary techniques, such as maxillary arch distalization with mini-implants like infrazygomatic crest (IZC) implants, offer superior outcomes.

Braided silk sutures coated with photoreduced silver nanoparticles for eradicating Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans infections.

Background: Infections resulting from surgical procedures and wound closures continue to pose significant challenges in healthcare settings. To address this issue, the investigators have developed antibacterial non-resorbable braided silk sutures using in situ deposited silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and investigated their efficacy in eradicating Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans infections.

Methods: The braided silk sutures were modified through a simple and efficient in situ photoreduction method, resulting in the uniform distribution of AgNPs along the suture surface.

Comparative Evaluation of Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Glass Ionomer Cement on Microhardness of Artificial Caries Lesion in Primary Teeth: An Study.

Aim: To evaluate the remineralizing potential of glass ionomer cement (GIC) and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) on artificially induced enamel caries lesions in primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: The initial baseline surface microhardness (SMH) of 40 primary teeth was tested using Vickers hardness tester, followed by the creation of artificial caries lesions by immersion in the demineralizing solution. Microhardness assessments of demineralized samples were done, and samples were randomly divided into two groups of 20 specimens: in group I, GIC was applied on demineralized enamel, and in group II, SDF was applied on demineralized enamel.

Clinical performance of light-cured orthodontic adhesives for bonding brackets - an study.

Background: The dental profession is seeing a constant influx of new adhesive systems from manufacturers, each claiming to be more dependable than the last. This study assessed the bond strength and adhesive remnants of different light-cured adhesives used for bonding metal brackets to teeth.

Methods: 80 extracted maxillary premolars with the sound crown structure were acid etched and bonded with brackets on their buccal surfaces utilizing primer and light-cured adhesives into four equal groups, which are Transbond XT, Heliosit, Enlight, and Bracepaste.

Estimation of fluoride ion concentration in urine after application of silver diamine fluoride in patients with severe early childhood caries.

Background: Despite the University of California San Francisco, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and the Food and Drug Administration having approved the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in arresting dentinal caries, literature available on its systemic absorption is limited.

Aim: This study aimed to assess any systemic absorption of fluoride ion following the topical application of SDF in young children.

Materials And Methods: Children aged between 3 and 6 years who were diagnosed with severe early childhood caries and required rehabilitation were recruited for the study.