Mustard Gel versus Chlorhexidine Gel as Root-Canal Medicament Against Enterococcus Faecalis: An in vitro Study.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of mustard gel versus chlorhexidine (CHX) gel in treating the most resistant Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) bacteria as intra-canal medications.

Study Design: Randomised controlled trial (in vitro study).

An In Vitro Study Comparing the Antibacterial and Mechanical Properties of Zinc Oxide-Based Nanofillers in Orthodontic Adhesives for White Spot Lesion Prevention in Fixed Orthodontic Therapy.

Introduction Preventing enamel demineralization (white spot lesions or WSLs) around the brackets during and after orthodontic therapy has been a challenging problem. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) show antibacterial effects against cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus (S.) mutans.

Evaluating the Correlation Between Prosthodontic Interventions and Chest Infections: A Comprehensive Research Analysis.

Background: There is growing interest in the relationship between prosthodontic therapies and outcomes related to systemic health, particularly respiratory infections. Respiratory infections are a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, particularly among vulnerable populations such as immunocompromised individuals. The World Health Organization reports that lower respiratory infections are among the top causes of death worldwide, underscoring the importance of understanding their potential link to prosthodontic procedures.

Predictors of apical periodontitis in root canal treated teeth from an adult Nepalese subpopulation: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Endodontic literature search revealed that no study has been conducted to evaluate the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in root canal treated teeth from an adult Nepalese population of Madhesh Province. Consequently, little is known about the extent and risk factors associated with it. This study aimed to determine AP prevalence in root canal treated teeth from an adult Nepalese subpopulation and to analyze the related risk factors including age, sex, tooth type, type of coronal restoration and quality of root canal treatment and coronal restoration as predictors of AP.

Allium Sativum Oil as an Alternative Non-Vital Pulpotomy Medicament in Primary Teeth - A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Objective: To use Allium sativum oil as non-vital pulpotomy medicament in primary teeth by evaluating its antibacterial effect (Colony-Forming Units/ml- CFU/ml), against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Study Design: A double-blinded, randomised controlled trial. Place and Duration of the Study: Paediatric Dentistry Department, de' Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore in collaboration with the Microbiology Department, Lahore General Hospital, from October 2022 to February 2023.

Uncertainty in Medical and Dental Students of Pakistan Regarding Their Future Career and Its Major Causes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the extent of confidence in medical and dental students regarding their careers after being enrolled in their germane institutes and to identify the magnitude of uncertainty in medical and dental students about their careers and the important causes of this uncertainty.

Methods: This study was conducted among enrolled students in different medical and dental colleges and universities of Pakistan, including the public and private sectors, from March 1 to March 15, 2023. The level of confidence in their career was evaluated using a close-ended questionnaire of a three-point Likert scale developed and tested by the investigators and approved by the Ethical Review Board (ERB) along with the synopsis.

Tideglusib-incorporated nanofibrous scaffolds potently induce odontogenic differentiation.

Pulp-Dentin regeneration is a key aspect of maintain tooth vitality and enabling good oral-systemic health. This study aimed to investigate a nanofibrous scaffold loaded with a small molecule i.e.

Association of Surfactant Protein D Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms rs721917, rs2243639, rs3088308 with Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis in Pakistani Population.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a benign ulcerative condition, defined by the recurrent formation of non-contagious mucosal ulcers. Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is secreted frequently at surfaces exposed directly to body fluids. This study aims to investigate the association of SP-D single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with the onset of RAS.

Frequency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospital.

Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of female healthcare providers about human papilloma virus and its vaccination, to determine the frequency of respondents vaccinated against the virus, and to evaluate the reasons for non-immunisation.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from January 7 to February 20, 2022, and comprised female health care providers aged 20-60 years. Data was collected using a self-assessing questionnaire.

Methamphetamine-induced dental caries: a review of the literature.

Clinical picture of patients taking methamphetamine for long duration includes rampant caries of the smooth surfaces of the whole dentition. The increasing use of methamphetamine in homosexuals is leading to the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Easy availability and rapidly spreading nature of this drug (methamphetamine) results in worldwide increase of patients with medical and dental problems.

Estimation, Evaluation and Characterization of Carbapenem Resistance Burden from a Tertiary Care Hospital, Pakistan.

Carbapenem resistance has become major concern in healthcare settings globally; therefore, its monitoring is crucial for intervention efforts to halt resistance spread. During May 2019-April 2022, 2170 clinical strains were characterized for antimicrobial susceptibility, resistance genes, replicon and sequence types. Overall, 42.

The Association of Periodontal Disease with Low Birth Weight Infants: A Case Control Study.

Objective: To determine the association between periodontal disease and low birth weight among pregnant women.

Methods: Data for this case-control study was collected from June 2019 till February 2020. All women in the Gynecology Department of Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, who had delivered a baby within the last 24 h were invited to participate.

Evaluation of Record Keeping in Exodontia Department of Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore: A Clinical Audit.

Introduction: An audit was conducted in the exodontia department of Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore, to assess the quality of records being kept by the undergraduate students in their third and final year, who form a major chunk of the workforce in the hospital, working in the mentioned department. The main objective behind this exercise was to improve the standards of record keeping and bring them in line with the standards practiced around the world, ultimately resulting in better patient care.

Methodology: This audit was undertaken while keeping in view all the necessary steps of a successful clinical audit.

Comparison Of Efficacy Of Steroids Alone And Combination Of Steroids With Hyaluronidase On Mouth Opening In Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients.

Background: Eventually Oral submucous fibrosis causes pronounced stiffness and failure to open the mouth. Objectives are to determine compare the efficacy of intralesional steroids alone and combination of steroids with hyaluronidase on mouth opening in oral submucous fibrosis.

Methods: It was a prospective comparative cohort study.

Characterization of Genomic Diversity among Carbapenem-Resistant Clinical Isolates and Antibacterial Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles from Pakistan.

The emergence of carbapenem-resistant () is considered an important threat to public health resulting in resistance accumulation due to antibiotics misuse and selection pressure. This warrants periodic efforts to investigate and develop strategies for infection control. A total of 184 carbapenem-resistant clinical strains of were characterized for resistance pattern, resistance genes, plasmids, sequence types and in vitro efficacy of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs).

A comparative study to evaluate the effects of antibiotics, plant extracts and fluoride-based toothpaste on the oral pathogens isolated from patients with gum diseases in Pakistan.

Oral diseases caused by various microorganisms are common around the world. Scientific research has now been focusing on novel medicines to overcome bacterial resistance and antibiotics side effects; therefore, the current study was designed to assess the efficacy of certain antibiotics, toothpaste, and medicinal plant extracts (Ajuga bracteosa and Curcuma longa) versus the bacterial pathogens isolated from the human oral cavity. A total of 130 samples were collected from Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan, among those 27 species isolated, and eight bacterial species were identified from the samples.

Application of natural crosslinkers on tooth surface: an in-vitro comparative evaluation of resin-dentin bond strength.

Objective: To investigate the effect of natural crosslinkers proanthocyanidin, genipin and glutaraldehyde on shear bond strength at the composite resin-dentin interface .

Methods: The in-vitro study was conducted at the Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore, Pakistan, from June to September 2018. Exposed dentin surfaces of extracted teeth were conditioned and randomly divided into proanthocyanidin, genipin, glutaraldehyde and control groups according to the type of surface treatment.

Investigation of transmigrated mandibular canines.

Introduction: Canine transmigration is a rare orthodontic condition and it is relevant to perform the proper diagnose at an early age.

Objective: The aim of the current study was to find out the frequency of transmigrated mandibular canines (TRC) in orthodontic patients obtained from South Asian population of Pakistan origin.

Methods: Panoramic radiographs of 2,550 untreated orthodontic patients (1,248 males; 1,302 females) were included, to investigate the presence, site, and type of TRC.

Pharyngeal Obturator Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.

Congenital or acquired defects of soft palate cause physical, functional and psychological disabilities. Surgical closure or prosthetic rehabilitation are the two treatment modalities. If surgery is contraindicated, prosthetic rehabilitation is the alternative treatment option.

Failure rates of miniscrews inserted in the maxillary tuberosity.

Introduction: Anchorage conservation in orthodontics has always been a challenge.

Objective: The aim of this current study was to find out the failure rate of miniscrews inserted in the maxillary tuberosity (MT) region.

Methods: This pilot study consisted of 40 patients (23 female, 17 male; mean age = 20.

Perception of Preparedness of Health Care Professionals in Case of a Nuclear, Chemical, Biological Attack/Emergency in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Background With the growth of global terrorism and rapid advancements in the field of science, the threat of a nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) attack remains imminent. This study assesses perceptions of preparedness of health care professionals in case of an NBC attack/incident in a tertiary care hospital. Patients and methods We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study of 200 health care workers (including nurses and doctors) in a tertiary care hospital, from October 2018 through December 2018.

Effectiveness of electric toothbrush as vibration method on orthodontic tooth movement: a split-mouth study.

Objective: To investigate the effects of application of vibratory stimuli, using an electric toothbrush, on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement during maxillary canine retraction.

Methods: A split-mouth study was conducted in 28 subjects (mean age = 20.8 years; ranging from 18 to 24 years) whose bilateral maxillary first premolars were extracted with subsequent canine retraction.

Failure rates of mini-implants inserted in the retromolar area.

Objective: Anchorage reinforcement is an important issue in orthodontic treatment. There is a lack of evidence regarding the failure rate of mini-implants inserted in the retromolar (RM) area, therefore the purpose of this present study was to evaluate the failure rates of mini-implants inserted in the RM area and to evaluate the factors affecting their stability.

Material And Methods: This retrospective cohort study of 102 patients (52 female, 55 male; mean age: 18.

Efficiency of class III malocclusion treatment with 2-premolar extraction and molar distalization protocols.

Introduction: Different treatment protocols have been implemented for management of Class III malocclusion with aim of achieving ideal occlusal goals. The aim of current study was to compare the efficiency of Class III treatment with mandibular 2-premolar extraction and mandibular molar distalization protocol.

Methods: This retrospective cross sectional study was conducted on pre-treatment and post-treatment dental casts of 60 orthodontic patients who had Class III malocclusion and were treated with a mandibular dentition distalization and mandibular 2-premolars extraction protocol.