bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of Retention of Two Different Attachment Systems Used in Implant-Supported Overdentures
Authors: Dhamodaran S. , Ahmed Shafath , Nandini Vidyashree , Marimuthu Russia , Ramadoss Sethuraman
Published: July 2022

Aim:

This study aims to compare the retentive capacity of two attachment systems after manual thermocycling.

Settings and Design:

In vitro study and Comparative trail.

Materials and Methods:

An edentulous mandibular Polymethyl Methacrylate model was fabricated to receive the overdentures with the two attachment systems to be compared. Two dental implants were placed in the predetermined right and left mandibular canine regions of the model. A total number of eight overdentures, four per group, were fabricated over the two implants with two attachment systems to be compared; Bar and clip attachment system (Group-1) and Locator attachment system (Group-2). All the overdentures were subjected to 5000 alternating thermal cycles using manual thermocycling. Then the samples were subjected to 100 vertical pulls each in the anterior and posterior regions using a universal testing machine and the mean retentive forces were calculated for each sample in the anterior and posterior regions, respectively.

Results:

The mean retentive forces after 100 vertical pulls, were calculated and tabulated for each sample in the anterior and posterior regions separately. Then, the cumulative mean of the anterior and the posterior regions were calculated for each group. The cumulative mean retentive forces of both the attachment groups were-Group-1 (Bar and clip attachment system) = 27.87 N ± 4.01 and Group-2 (locator attachment system) = 18.85 N ± 2.50 with a P value of 0.021. This difference was found to be statistically significant.

Conclusion:

Within the limitations of the present in vitro study, the bar and clip attachment system offered better retention than the locator attachment system.
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Iso Amyl 2-Cyanoacrylate Glue in Closure of Extraoral Surgical Wound When Compared with Other Non-Absorbable Suture Materials- A Prospective Clinical Study
Authors: Hussain Syed Manazir , Chour Girish V. , Ustad Mohammed Tasveem , Agwani Khalid Mohammed , Kudchi Najmussahar , Quadri Fahad
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

Appropriate wound closure with appropriate suture material is of prime significance in surgery. Hence, we aim to assess the efficiency of ISO amyl 2-cyanoacrylate glue in closure of extraoral surgical wound when compared with other suture materials like polypropylene (prolene), nylon (ethilon) and silk (mersilk).

Materials and Methods:

We conducted a prospective clinical observational study in which 60 subjects were divided into two groups: suture group and cyanoacrylate group. They were compared for wound healing complications on days 1, 3, 7, 12, and at 1 month postoperatively with P < 0.05 as significant.

Results:

We observed that there was no statistically significant difference between the groups for the various parameters of the wound healing for the different time periods except that color acceptability and visibility were significantly superior in the cyanoacrylate group.

Conclusion:

Iso amyl 2-cyanoacrylate can be used successfully in the suture closure with excellent patient satisfaction and can be considered as an alternative to the routine suture materials.
Comparison of Local and Intravenous Zoledronic Acid on Histopathology and Recurrence Rate after Extended Curettage in Giant Cell Tumors of Proximal Tibia
Authors: Arfee Sakib , Malik Anzar Tariq , Nehru Ashish , Ali Umar , Arfee Akib , Arfee Adnan Aadil
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

The bone pathology-giant cell tumor (GCT) is a locally aggressive and recurrent lesion. A bisphosphonate-zoledronic acid (ZA) has been known to lower the recurrence and resorption in similar bone lesions. Hence, we evaluated the effectivity of the ZA for the GCT of the proximal tibia.

Materials and Methods:

We piloted a prospective clinical observational study. We included 100 subjects with GCT, who were divided into two equal groups of case (given ZA) and control (no ZA). The histopathological features and the recurrence rates along with other findings were compared with P < 0.05 deliberated as significant.

Results:

We observed that for in the case group, calcification and fibrosis that were beneficial were observed. Reduced giant cells and lower recurrence rate are seen in the case group. No significant variation in the functional outcome was seen between the groups.

Conclusions:

ZA was shown to have beneficial effect on the outcome for the treatment of the GCT.
Assessment of Root Dentin Defect during Retreatment Procedure using Various NiTi Hand and Rotary Retreatment Files
Authors: Das Maneesha , Shivakumar Shruti , Das Asutosh , Mailankote Shilpa , Naik Sachin , Sathydevi Preethi
Published: July 2022

Aim:

The aim of the current study was to evaluate the radicular dentin defect during retreatment employed diverse NiTi hand and rotary retreatment file systems.

Materials and Methods:

Eighty mandibular premolars with a single root and root canal that were recently extracted were gathered and stored. The premolars were subject to decoronation at cementoenamel junction (CEJ) beneath irrigation with water to attain a uniform radicular length of 16 mm. Gutta-percha cones were covered with sealer and introduced into the root canal up to the working length. Eighty teeth were allocated at random into four groups with each group consisting of 20 samples. Group I: Control, Group II: EdgeFile XR retreatment rotary files, Group III: ProTaper Universal retreatment files, and Group IV: MTwo retreatment files. Under constant water cooling, the roots were cut flat with a diamond disc at apical third (3 mm), middle third (6 mm), and cervical third (9 mm) points. Stereomicroscope was employed to visualize the sections below × 20 magnification.

Results:

A statistically significant difference was noted among the groups with respect to the formation of radicular dentinal defects at 3 mm (P < 0.01) and 6 mm (P < 0.001), while the sections at 9 mm did not exhibit any statistically significant difference (P > 0.598).

Conclusion:

Despite the limitations in this study, it was concluded that all the evaluated file systems efficiently eliminated root canal filling during the retreatment. In addition, it was noted that the EdgeFile XR group exhibited fewer root dentin defects in comparison with the MTwo and ProTaper Universal group of files.
Occlusal Vertical Dimension and Its Association with Length of Thumb
Authors: Haroon T. Mohamed , Tiwari Rahul V. C. , Mahajan Akriti , Polavarapu Jahnavi , Kandregula Manisha Hyndavi , Loganathan Jeevanandam , Varma Praveen Kumar
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

Establishing an accurate vertical dimension at occlusal (VDO) is a challenge. Hence, we aim to find the association between the VDO and the Thumb Length (TL).

Materials and Methods:

We piloted an observational study by evaluating the VDO and the TL among the Dravidian and Aryan ethnicities with 200 volunteers. The comparisons were made applying the “linear regression analysis” to find the correlation of both.

Results:

We observed that a strong and positive relation was established for the two parameters of VDO and TL for both the ethnicities.

Conclusion:

We can suggest from our study that the thumb length can be used as an aid for the occlusal vertical dimension estimation.
Quality of Life Postchronic Tonsillitis Treatments
Authors: Ahmed Asma , Nivedita  , Gabhale Sanjay D. , Tiwari Heena Dixit , Varma Praveen Kumar , Kudagi Vishal Shrishail , Ahmed Suhael
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

The tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure performed for the treatment of chronic tonsillitis (CT). In the present study, we aim to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) after CT.

Materials and Methods:

We conducted a retrospective study among 100 tonsillectomy patients whose data were collected from the department records. The QOL was evaluated using the “Glasgow Benefit Inventory.” We assessed various parameters pre-and post-surgery. We deliberated P < 0.05 as significant when comparing the pre-and post-surgical QOL.

Results:

We observed that of the 100 subjected selected for the study, there was a significant improvement in the QOL and the disease severity variables.

Conclusions:

The tonsillectomy for the treatment of CT among adults has improved the QOL of the patients. Overall patients' health conditions and professional life improved after the procedure.
A Clinical Evaluation of Onlay and Inlay in the Posterior Ceramic Restorations
Authors: Mandal Nag Bhushan , Kumari Akanksha , Baldev Karan Cecil , Sarangi Priyanka , Chauhan Radha , Rajesh Damarasingu , Tiwari Heena Dixit
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

The extensively damaged teeth can be treated with the inlay and onlay. The ceramic inlays and onlays can be prescribed for the esthetic needs of the patient. Hence in our study, we aim to evaluate clinically the outcomes of the ceramic inlays and onlays for the posterior teeth.

Materials and Methods:

We piloted a retrospective analytical study from the departmental records. We included 70 patients who had a total of 160 ceramic inlays and onlays prepared between the years 2010–2020. The survival and the failure rates were noted and compared using the “Kruskal–Wallis H statistics and the Chi-square tests” deliberating P < 0.05 as significant.

Results:

The mean survival was 6.1 ± 1.8 years. The success rate was 92.21% and the failure was 7.6%. Significant variation was seen with the survival rate between the vital and nonvital teeth and between the molars and premolars.

Conclusions:

The ceramic inlays and onlays were performed successfully in the posterior teeth with a high survival rate and very low failure.
A Clinical Evaluation of Implant-Supported Maxillary Obturator Prostheses
Authors: Mandal Nag Bhushan , Kumari Akanksha , Baldev Karan Cecil , Shobana T. , Warghane Komal Khond , Doddy Lokanathan Balaji , Peela Parvathi Ramya
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

Rehabilitation after the maxillectomy is challenging to the clinician and the patient. Since the invention of the implants, the rehabilitation has changed the treatment strategies. Hence in our study, we evaluated the maxillary obturator that is implant supported.

Materials and Methods:

We piloted a retrospective analysis of the patients who received the maxillary obturator prosthesis with implant support from the department records from 2010 to 2020. We finalized 50 subjects who fit the criteria and evaluated clinically for various parameters. The comparison of these parameters was done using the Chi-square tests deliberating P < 0.05 as significant.

Results:

We observed that the implant survival was 94%. There was significant variation for the implant bone height (P = 0.001) and the implant threads exposed (P = 0.044) for the posterior and the anterior regions.

Conclusion:

The implant-supported maxillary obturator prosthesis has been shown to perform clinically satisfactorily. The success of the implant-supported maxillary obturator is dependent on the time of the placement, load applied, the radiation regime, and the patient follow-up.
A Study to Assess Patients' Perception and Acceptance of Teledentistry for Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Saraswati Sony , Bhowmick Devleena , Upasana Kumari , Pravin Kumari S. , Srivastava Saransh , Smita
Published: July 2022

Background:

With the aim of preventing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), teledentistry allows for the follow-up of patients who can be remotely monitored, decreasing patient mobilization and reducing the risk of virus dissemination. The aim of this cross-sectional pilot survey was to assess patients' perception and acceptance of a teledentistry program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods:

Demographic characteristics of the patients were recorded, and a 24-question survey was completed. A Chi-square test and an analysis of variance (ANOVA) test were performed with a significance level set at P ≤ 0.05.

Results:

Forty-eight percent patients declared an interest in the use of a teledentistry. Furthermore, 45% participants preferred this type of visit to a conventional dental visit.

Conclusion:

Our study showed that teledentistry appears to meet the expectations and needs of our patients.
Prevalence of Candida among Denture Wearers and Nondenture Wearers
Authors: Manikandan Saranya , Vinesh E , Selvi D. Thamarai , Kannan R. Kamala , Jayakumar Arun , Dinakaran J
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

A denture wearer is highly prone to develop Candida-associated denture stomatitis (CADS) due to the conversion of the normal oral commensal Candida spp. into a pathogen under favorable conditions. Immuno-compromised status, trauma from the prosthesis, other systemic conditions, and improper maintenance of the dentures by the patient are few of the causative agents which turn the oral balance into an unhealthy and unsuitable foundation for the wearing of the prosthesis.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to compare subjects wearing complete dentures and nondenture wearers regarding Candida isolates associated with disease and colonization among the different age groups.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 60 subjects, 30 wearing complete dentures (Group-A) and 30 nondentures wearers (Group-B), were matched for gender, race, and age. The unstimulated saliva sample was collected and cultured in CHROMagar using standard protocols.

Results:

The mean value of the candidal colony-forming units with respect to Group A is Candida Albicans 0.36 ± 2.008, Candida krusei 0.27 ± 1.061, P value Group B: C. albicans 0.73 ± 2.196, C. krusei 0.36 ± 1.084. There was a significant relation between denture wearers and heavy growth of C. albicans and C. krusei in saliva culture with a P value of P-0.054 and P-0.036, respectively.

Conclusions:

These results indicate that denture wearers with oral Candida had a higher prevalence of CADS. Patients with removable prostheses should be informed about the importance of proper prosthesis and personal hygiene since dentures and age-related immunosuppression are both well-known risk factors associated with candidiasis development, the presence of yeast, even in healthy denture wearers, should be considered a risk factor for denture stomatitis that increases with the duration of denture use.
Assessment of LuxaCore, Photo Core, and Core Max II on Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth Restored with ParaPosts and Fiber-Reinforced Composite Posts
Authors: Goutam Manish , Manas Abhigyan , Chhaparwal Amit , Alsuwaydani Ziyad Ahmed , Batra Renu , Viragi Prashant
Published: July 2022

Objectives:

The objective is to evaluate the efficacy of LuxaCore, Photo Core, and Core Max II on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with ParaPosts and fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) posts.

Materials and Methods:

Ninety extracted mandibular first premolar teeth were randomly grouped into nine different groups with ten samples in each. I-FRC posts, II-FRC with Photo Core, III-FRC with LuxaCore, IV-FRC with composite core, V-FRC with Core Max II, VI-para Post (PP), VII-PP with Luxa core, VIII-PP with photo Core, IX-PP with Core Max II were compared for fracture resistance.

Results:

The mean fracture resistance (Newton) in group I was 452± 61.5, in group II was 412.6± 42.4 (higher from group I to group V), and lower in group VI to group IX (288 to 246.5). The mean fracture resistance of group II to V was 380.1±72.1 and group VI to IX was 62.8±70.6. The difference was statistically significant (0.001).

Conclusion:

FRC posts exhibited higher fracture resistance as compared to ParaPosts, and fracture resistance was not dependent on the type of material used.
An In-Vivo Comparative Study of the Soft Tissue Response and Esthetics of the Titanium Implant with Titanium Collar by Flapless and Conventional Flap Technique
Authors: Saraswati Sony , Bhowmick Devleena , Pravin Kumari S. , Mahajan Tarun , Dubey Richa , Smita
Published: July 2022

Background:

These days, patients want quick results for tooth replacement and esthetic results. However, there is no direct correlation between the achievement of osseointegration and the outcome of successful treatment always. It is vital to sustaining peri-implant soft tissue health for extensive tenure success of the implant.

Aim:

The purpose of this trial was to determine, estimate, and compare the soft tissue retort and esthetics of the titanium implants with titanium collar at periodic intervals by flapless and conventional flap technique before and after prosthesis placement.

Results:

The difference in soft tissue indices namely, gingival index, plaque index, and the modified sulcular bleeding index was insignificant between the two implants placed by flapless and open flap technique 2. There was a significant difference amid the probing depths of the two implants after 3 months of prosthesis positioning where the implant placed by flapless technique showed lesser values as compared to the implant placed by the open flap technique 3. The esthetics of the soft tissues surrounding the titanium implant with titanium collar, when compared, presented a significant difference between the two techniques of implant placement.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, in recent advancements in dentistry, the flapless technique is becoming prominent because of procedure of minimally invasive surgery in implantology. There are advantages of early re-epithelialization and less inflammation around the soft tissue of the implant in the flapless procedure, provided that the prospective for the establishment of a fully functioning along with aesthetically desirable peri-implant soft tissue collar. The flapless technique accomplishes high degrees of gratification by the patients by shortening the surgery time and minimum invasion to both bone and soft tissue.
An In vitro Assessment of Retention Force of ZrO2, Polyether Ether Ketone, and ZrO2-Polyether Ether Ketone Telescopic Attachment for Mandibular Overdentures
Authors: Jena Siba Prasad , Kumari Nimisha , Agarwal Sumeet , Afzal V. A. , Magar Swaroopkumar M. , Gulati Prerna
Published: July 2022

Objectives:

The objective of this study was to compare ZrO2, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and ZrO2-PEEK telescopic attachments in terms of retention of overdenture.

Methodology:

Forty-five acrylic resin models of the lower arch were divided into 3 groups of 15 each. In Group I, primary and secondary crowns were constructed from all zirconia (ZrO2), whereas all PEEK was used for Group II and Group III was made up of ZrO2 PEEK.

Results:

The mean retention value in Group I was 14.12 ± 3.4 N, in Group II was 15.86 ± 5.1, and in Group III was 22.40 ± 10.3 N. The mean final initial retention value in Group I was 14.50 ± 6.1 N, in Group II was 14.97 ± 8.2, and in Group III was 17.21 ± 9.3 N. A significant difference was observed in intergroup comparison (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Zirconia resulted in maximum retention as compared to other telescopic crown materials.
Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Ergonomics among Dental Practitioners in Riyadh City in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Gowdar Inderjit Murugendrappa , Alfadel Mohammed Khalid , Almakenzi Abdulaziz Ahmed , Alshahrani Ghanem Abdullah , Alanazi Abdullah Ahmed , Alanazi Abdulaziz Abdullah
Published: July 2022

Aim:

The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and practice of ergonomics among dental practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methodology:

A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among dental practitioners through Google Forms. Link of the questionnaire was sent through social media and e-mail. The questionnaire was focused on the awareness of ergonomics and practice of ergonomics during dental practice.

Results:

About 97.9% of participants are aware of different operating positions. About 71.7% of participants rate their operating procedure chair positions as good. 52.5% admit they feel numb fingers while working. Many questions were statistically significant according to educational qualification and type of practice (P < 0.050.

Conclusion:

Majority of the study population were aware of proper chair positions, correct operating procedures and were practicing four-handed dentistry, maintained proper back support while working, and even performed stretching exercises during clinical working hours.
Perception, Awareness, and Practice about Missing Teeth, Prosthetic Options, and Knowledge about Dental Implants as a Treatment Modality in the Adult Population of Jharkhand State
Authors: Gupta Vivek , Singh Shivani , Singhal Pallav , Gupta Prashant , Gupta Bhavana , Kumar Surender
Published: July 2022

Context:

Several options to restore the missing teeth are currently available; however, minimal information is there regarding the tooth loss consequences and knowledge of the various prosthetic options in the Indian population.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to investigate the perception, awareness, and practice about missing teeth, prosthetic options, and knowledge about dental implants among the adult population of Jharkhand state.

Materials and Methods:

A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was carried out on 400 participants. The questionnaire was divided into two sections, i.e., perception awareness and practice about missing teeth, its consequences, and prosthetic options and the second part was about the knowledge of dental implants.

Statistical Analysis:

Chi-square test was applied for comparison, and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

Maximum numbers of people 178 (44.5%) were interested to get their teeth replaced as a definite requirement. Loss of esthetics as a consequence after tooth loss was known to 72.5% followed by tilting of adjacent teeth (47%). Awareness for prosthetic options available after tooth loss was highest (71.5%) for fixed partial denture's (Bridge). Sixty-three percentage of the studied population had not replaced their missing teeth with any dental prosthesis. Knowledge about dental implants was restricted to a meager of 84 (21%) of the participants. Dentist was the main source of information for dental implants, followed by media.

Conclusion:

Awareness of patients toward missing teeth and its consequences requires more emphasis. Special effort is needed to improve the knowledge of dental implants among the less educated population of this region.
Clinical Assessment of the Bone Width Following Lateral Ridge Expansion in Augmentation of Narrow Alveolar Ridges for Placing Immediate Dental Implants
Authors: Yadav Bipin Kumar , Himabindu L , Thakur Rajesh Kumar , Alqahtani Abdullah Saad , Gufran Khalid , Tiwary Anupam
Published: July 2022

Background:

Less residual alveolar bone at extraction site at esthetic and functional tooth position is the main limitation in placing a dental implant, especially at long-span edentulous ridges. This needs ridge augmentation.

Aims:

To assess bone width gain and implant stability following narrow ridge augmentation using the vertical ridge split technique.

Materials and Methods:

In 22 subjects within the age group of 20–60 years and the mean age of 38.46 years. The vertical ridge split technique was done in all subjects for horizontal ridge augmentation. Paraesthesia, pain/discomfort, mobility, and radiographic crestal bone width were assessed 6 months postoperatively. The data were described as mean and standard deviation along with number and percentage. Paired t-test was also used keeping the level of significance at P < 0.05.

Results:

Implant stability was seen in 86.36% (n = 19) study subjects and were not stable in 13.63% (n = 3) subjects. Bone width preoperatively was in the range of 3.1–4.4 mm with the mean value of 3.64 ± 0.41. Postoperatively, the bone width increased and was in the range of 5.2–6.3 mm with the mean value of 5.62 ± 0.45 mm. This increase postoperatively was statistically significant with a P value of <0.001

Conclusion:

The present study concludes that acceptable success results are seen using the ridge split technique with simultaneous dental implants placement in both atrophic maxilla and mandible.
An In vitro Study to Determine the Antibacterial Activity of Chlorhexidine and Herbal Mouthrinses against Enterococcus faecalis
Authors: Nagappan Nagappan , Ejaj M. Mohamed , D'cruz Thomson Mariadasan , Subbiah Gireesh Kumar , Tajuddin Rameezuddin , Subbiah Krithika
Published: July 2022

Background:

Oral diseases have a strong history of treating by natural remedies. Chemical plaque reduction techniques, including dental mouthwashes, are intriguing because they can help patients who are unable to maintain appropriate mechanical plaque management. They are a less technically difficult alternative to mechanical control.

Aim:

This study aimed to compare the antibacterial efficacy of an herbal and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthrinse against Enterococcus faecalis.

Methodology:

The antimicrobial effectiveness (zone of inhibition) of an herbal mouthrinse and chlorhexidine mouthrinse was determined by agar well diffusion method.

Results:

The zone of inhibition for control mouthrinse was 19 mm, and there was no zone of inhibition observed for the experimental mouthrinse.

Conclusion:

The result of this investigation suggests 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate has a better antimicrobial activity than herbal mouthrinse.
Insight of New Generation Dentists towards the Shifting Trends of Three-dimensional Printing for Patient Management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alnafisah Ayoob Mutleb Mousa , Kolarkodi Shaul Hameed , Shujaulla Syed , Gaikwad Rahul N. , Alharbi Fatimah Manaa , Aloufi Lina Sulaiman
Published: July 2022

Background:

There is a lack of information in the few studies reporting on the use of three-dimensional (3D) Printing for Patient Management. However, few studies have been found about recent advances in 3D printing technology, and biomaterials are revolutionizing medicine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of new generation dentist towards 3D printing and its application in various aspects in the field of Prosthodontics.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study on dental practitioners/Prosthodontist throughout Saudi Arabia using a self-administered questionnaire, which had items to assess the knowledge attitude and practices of study participants toward the use of 3D printing in dental management.

Results:

It was observed 17.5% of our participants had complete information and 10.5% had no information about 3D printers in the field of dental medicine. When assessed, male dentists had complete information about 3D printers (17.5%) than females (0%). 43.9% of our participants “strongly agreed” for 3D printers to be implemented in dentistry, 40.4% had “no idea” regarding the experience of 3D prints.

Conclusion:

Very few dentists have knowledge of 3D printing application in dentistry. Hence we strongly recommend organizing continuing dental education programmed on 3D printing either with hand on workshops, conferences and regular updates on the use of this technology.
Assessment of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Kutia Kandha Tribes of Odisha
Authors: Kumar Gunjan , Dash Payal , Suresan Vinay , Singh Arpita , Verma Rajnish Kumar , Patnaik Jayeshmit
Published: July 2022

Aim and Objectives:

Among the 75 listed particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG), the highest number is found in Odisha. They do not have proper access to oral health-care services and at-risk to various oral conditions and lesions. Hence, the purpose of the study was to assess the oral health quality of life and its association with different factors of the Kutia Kandha tribal population.

Materials and Methodology:

A cross-sectional study was channeled among 600 Kutia Kandha tribe of Odisha. The oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire was used to check the oral health-related quality of life. Number and percentages were derived using Microsoft Excel and for inferential statistics, a model was developed using multivariable logistic regression using STATA software. P was set at 0.05, which was considered to be statistically significant.

Results:

Total sample composed of 330 men and 270 women with a mean age of 40.62 ± 16.29 years. Smoking was seen among 19.8% of tribal people had smoking habit and 72.33% (n = 434) of the study group consumed smokeless tobacco. Only a few used fluoridated (3.8%) dentifrice. The mean OHIP score of the tribe was 30.67 ± 4.514 and about 65% of participants reported poor oral health quality of life scores.

Conclusion:

The oral health quality of life of the tribe is poor and the prevalence of tobacco among the target population because of the unavailability of dental services. Proper health education and motivation can be acknowledged to this group are required to improve their oral health.
Evaluation of the Toxicity of Human Dental Pulp-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Animal Models
Authors: Thapaswini Yekula , Nikitha  , Phanindra S , Ramavarapu Avinash , Kudala Venkata Raman , Cherukuri Sai Abhishiktha
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

Dental pulp remains one of the important sources of mesenchymal stem cells for most preclinical and clinical studies.

Aim and Objectives:

To assess the safety after injecting human dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells by intramucosal and intrabony routes in rabbits for clinical application.

Materials and Methods:

Animal studies were carried out among 30 New Zealand male white rabbits (3–5 months old), weighing 1.5–2 kgs, which were divided into three groups with 10 animals in each group. Group 1: control group, Group 2: intramucosal route, Group 3: intrabony route. Data were analyzed using Student's t-test, and any P ≤ 0.05 was statistically significant.

Results:

A total of 30 rabbits were selected for the study, among which significant statistical difference for Packed cell volume (PCV) (P < 0.05), MCHC (P < 0.05), platelet count (P < 0.05), and ESR (p < 0.001) has been reported in the hematological parameters. The results of the present study indicate that the transplantation of hDPSCs by intramucosal and intrabony routes into a rabbit is non-toxic without any detectable side effects or local or systemic rejection. The pre-clinical safety and toxicity of the hDPSCs in various human disease models need to be determined in future studies. Various pre-clinical studies to determine the safety and toxicity of hDPSCs in human disease models have to be done in the future.

Conclusion:

This study showed that the intramucosal route and intrabony route of administration of stem cells were found to be non-toxic at 10 million per mL concentration. A further evaluation must be done for more definitive results.
Stature Prediction by Comparing Maxillary and Mandibular Intercanine Width and Intermolar Width among Tamil Nadu Population
Authors: Dinakaran J , Vadhana S. Rathi , Ravikumar S. Shamala , Kumar Dhivya , Kalaichelvan Vinoth , Manikandan Saranya
Published: July 2022

Background:

Teeth are one of the strongest hard tissues that can resist a variety of antemortem and postmortem insults and an important evidence in the field of medicolegal and forensics. In the identification of unknown human remains of the deceased, stature estimation is a preliminary investigation. Previously, the comparison of osteometry with odontometry in stature determination has been made. Similarly, an attempt is made to estimate stature using intercanine and intermolar width which may be a forensic tool in the future.

Aim and Objective:

The aim of this study was to determine stature using intercanine and intermolar width in the maxillary and mandibular arches and correlating to identify highly reliable parameter among the two. Further to evaluate the usefulness of odontometry in stature determination.

Materials and Methods:

Subjects for the study were recruited from the outpatient department of APDCH and students of APDCH. One hundred subjects were included in the study comprising fifty males and fifty females within the age group of 17–28 years as per inclusion criteria. Digital Vernier caliper for measuring intercanine width (cusp tips on either sides) and intermolar width (central fossa of 1st molar on either sides) on the study models and standard anthropometer for measuring the height of the subject (vertex to the floor).

Results:

Compared to other parameters, the maxillary intercanine distance is statistically significant to P = 0.05 with correlation value of 0.06 by Pearson correlation method.

Conclusion:

The data collected were subjected to statistical analysis and was found that out of the four selected odontometric parameters, maxillary intercanine width with a P = of 0.032 and Pearson correlation of 0.307 in Group 1 (males) were found to show a significant correlation with height. Regression analysis was done, and regression equations were derived. The following regression equation can be used to calculate the height of an individual, Group 1 (male) −Y = B+ Ax. Y = 135.5 + 0.947X (X - maxillary inter canine width). This method of stature prediction may be of relative importance but not of absolute certainty, thereby making it an adjunct to various other methods of stature prediction. Therefore, using odontometric parameters in combination improves the predictability of estimating stature rather than a single parameter.
A Case Report on Surgical–Orthodontic Correction of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion with Severe Prognathic Mandible and Retrognathic Maxilla
Authors: Barakat Ali , Alasseri Nasser , Assari Ahmad Salem , Koppolu Pradeep , Al-Saffan Abdulrahman
Published: July 2022

Mandibular prognathism combined with a retrognathic maxilla is a skeletal discrepancy that is difficult to correct. We report a case of a 25-year-old Saudi male patient with skeletal class-III malocclusion due to severe prognathic mandible who was referred to an orthodontist at Prince Sultan Military Medical City. Complete clinical examination, radiographic assessment, and study models revealed class-III malocclusion due to anteroposterior deficiency of the maxilla and severe prognathic mandible. Orthognathic surgery was performed 18 months after the presurgical orthodontic phase. A 10-mm LeFort I advancement of the maxillary arch, with impaction of 3 mm, was performed with a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) of 11 mm. Stable occlusion and superior aesthetics were observed at the 1-year follow-up. Surgical–orthodontic treatment endows an adult patient with a class-III malocclusion or mandibular prognathism with a stable occlusion and superior aesthetics.
Incidence of Dental Caries in Relation to Sweet Taste Perception and Dietary Habits among Students – A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Selvaraju Girija , Subramanyam Divya , Shankari S. Vidhya , Parthasarathi Subbulakshmi , Thomas Preethee , Settu Shalini
Published: July 2022

Aim:

The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of sweet taste perception on dietary habits among students. Furthermore, the relationship between dietary habits and caries was studied.

Methodology:

cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 college-going students aged 18–23 years from the Asan Memorial Institutions. The frequency of consumption of certain food items was analyzed from a Beverage and Snack Questionnaire, and the dietary record was obtained for 3 days. The sweet taste perception level was determined as sweet taste threshold and sweet taste preference. According to the sweet taste perception level, children were grouped into low, medium, and high. Decayed, missing, and filled teeth index was used for recording the incidence of caries.

Results:

High sweet threshold and preference groups showed an increased incidence of dental caries compared to the low and medium threshold and preference groups.

Conclusion:

Sweet taste perception level influenced the dietary habits and intake of sweets. The relationship between the dietary habits and the caries was found to be significant.
AAn Evaluation of the Choice of the Treatment for the Acute Appendicitis An Original Research
Authors: Jarupla Srikanth N. , Vadthya Ganesh , Chowdhary Mushtaq A. , Tiwari Heena D. , Pandey Pritee R. , Syed Afroz K. , Mahajan Akriti
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

The findings of previous studies in the management of acute appendicitis with peritonitis complications are debatable. Thus, in this study, we aim to evaluate two surgical procedures in the management of acute appendicitis.

Material and Methods:

We piloted an observational prospective study on 50 subjects of both genders with acute appendicitis and peritonitis complication. They were divided equally into two groups who received laparoscopic and conventional open surgery. The data were collected for the various clinical parameters, the complications that followed, and the success rates. The data were analyzed using the t test deliberating P < 0.05 as significant.

Results:

We observed a similar distribution of genders, and the mean was 41 ± 0.5 years. We observed that among the laparoscopic group, the longer the surgical time, the shorter the stay at the hospital. Lower complications though not significant were noted than the open method.

Conclusion:

The laparoscopic approach may be suggested for the management of patients with acute appendicitis and with peritonitis. This method showed early patient discharge and fewer post-surgical complications.
Lip Prints and Dermal Prints as a Tool to Detect the Skeletal Malocclusion
Authors: Vatchala Rani RM , Jeergal Vasanti A. , Jeergal Prabhakar A. , Gami Kumar S. , Mankar Samrat , Mankar Sonika
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

For the study's purposes, the researchers are looking to examine if there is a correlation between the skeletal base connection and lip and dermal prints, as well as whether there is a significant variation between genders.

Materials and Procedures:

Participants in the study numbered 120: Based on Reidel's Malocclusion categorization, There were 40 each of Class I, Class II, and Class III samples. The cellophane technique was used to obtain lip, finger, and palm prints from each of the 120 participants, and the data was analysed using SPSS 22.0. Intergroup comparisons were made using the Chi square test. Atd angle and a-b ridge count were both shown to be statistically significant via the use of an ANOVA test. Class III skeletal malocclusion individuals have a vertical lip pattern, as opposed to the branching lip pattern seen in Class I and II. All three research populations, including the South Indian population, have a right loop pattern. Class I individuals exhibited a greater number of a-b ridges and a greater atd angle. The majority of males and females had branching lip patterns.

Conclusion:

Dermatoglyphics and cheiloscopy can be used to investigate the genetic correlations of malocclusion and to prevent malocclusion at an early stage. They are simple, affordable, and noninvasive. However, they are not totally dependable because to other ethnic and environmental factors.
Evaluation of per Vaginal Bleeding With Different Drugs in Successful Pregnancy in Patients With Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Authors: Das Rashmi , Rout Rashmi Ranjan , Tiwari Rahul V. C. , Tiwari Heena Dixit , Ravuri Preetham , Kommuri Sirisha , Varma Praveen Kumar
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

One of the hormones that are crucial in safe pregnancy is the Progesterone. Its defect may cause bleeding and abortion. Hence, in this study, we evaluated two different drug modalities of progesterone for their efficacy.

Material and Methods:

We piloted a prospective observational study among 100 pregnant women in their first trimester. They were divided to two equal groups to receive oral dydrogesterone and vaginal progesterone. The clinical and the demographic data with detailed history were taken and noted. The patients were followed up till the pervaginal bleeding stopped and till second trimester end. The comparisons were made between the groups using Chi square test deliberating P < 0.05 as significant.

Results:

The age, BMI, and the progesterone levels were comparable between the groups. No significant difference between the groups was seen for the adverse reactions and for the continuation of pregnancy till 24 weeks. However, there was a significant variation in the cessation of the pervaginal bleeding, with lower time for the oral dydrogesterone.

Conclusion:

Compared to the vaginal progesterone, oral dydrogesterone performed better in preventing the pervaginal bleeding and prolonging the viability of the pregnancy till the second trimester end.
Evidence Based Analysis on Neck and Low Back Pain among Dental Practitioners- A Systematic Review
Authors: AlOtaibi Fatima , Nayfeh Farah Muhammed Majed , Alhussein Jazeel Ibrahem , Alturki Noura AbdulHamid , Alfawzan Atheer Abdullah
Published: July 2022

This systematic review was undertaken to assess neck and back pain in dental practitioners. Published articles from 2015 onwards were explored in search engines of Pubmed, Medline, Scopus and Journal of web for outcomes of neck and back pain in dental practitioners. A total of 13 articles were reviewed, after carefully considering the eligibility criteria. The prevalence of neck and back pain was considerably higher, with neck pain occurrence ranging from 13.02% to 84.6% and back pain observed in 15.7% - 88.9% of reviewed studies. A higher prevalence of musculoskeletal pain was observed stressing appropriate interventional measures to reduce the same.
A Study to Scrutinize the Aspects Concerning Patient Decision-making and Dental Prosthesis Selection
Authors: Nedumgottil Binoy M.
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

Apt treatment scheming and decision-making are essential when fabricating dental prostheses that satisfy the patients' needs and have acceptable lifetime and function. As a result, not only do the dentist's technical skills and clinical judgment matter, but the patients' attitude toward treatment also matters when it comes to posttreatment contentment.

Aim:

The goal of this trial is to contemplate the elements that impact patients' decision-making and dental prosthesis choice.

Materials and Procedures:

A cross-sectional survey was done to examine patients' attitudes toward tooth auxiliary. This survey was organized using a prevalidated questionnaire that included each patient's demographic information, either they accept or deny the dentist's treatment plan, and a closed-ended multiple-choice question describing the reasons.

Results:

The data were statistically analyzed using the Chi-square test with a significance threshold of P = 0.05. The top five reasons were excessive costs (35%), fear of dental treatment (20%), lack of need (15%), unwillingness to undergo preprosthetic therapy (11%), reliance (6%), and other factors (13%).

Conclusion:

The majority of patients in the sample population analyzed denied the offered treatment plan and agreed to take the substitute. The most prevalent reason for this rejection is excessive spending.
Prosecuted for Attempting Suicide: A Retrospective Study in a Malaysian Forensic Psychiatric Unit
Authors: Khamis Johari , Panirselvam Ravivarma Rao , Badruddin Norhameza Ahmad , Rahman Farynna Hana Ab , Chan Lai Fong
Published: July 2022

Introduction and Study Objectives:

Criminalization of suicide attempts is an archaic barrier to suicide prevention. Malaysia remains one of the few upper middle-income countries that still criminalizes suicide attempts. Globally, clinical profiles of prosecuted suicide attempters are an under-researched area. Recognizing the prosecuted would aid in understanding the survival and help in the narrative for the need for decriminalization of suicide attempts.

Method and Materials:

This retrospective study of clinical notes aims to describe the clinical profiles of individuals who were charged for attempted suicide and subsequently sent for criminal responsibility and fitness to plead evaluation in a forensic psychiatric unit in Malaysia from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2019.

Results:

We identified 22 cases who were mostly adult males (90.9%) and half of the individuals were hospitalized post-attempt due to lethality of method. Seventy-three percent have a psychiatric disorder. Mood disorders were more prevalent (32%) followed by psychotic disorders and substance use disorders. For most of these individuals, this was the first contact with any form of mental health services and 41% defaulted their treatment before arrest. Notably, a large portion of the sample (72.7%) had no additional criminal charge.

Conclusion:

Criminalization of suicide attempts complicates the care pathway for individuals who attempt suicide in Malaysia. The criminal justice pathway can significantly delay treatment. Legal processes and assessments that persons prosecuted for suicide attempt have to undergo may take precedence over mental health care. The clinical outcome post-discharge is largely unknown to a group that is at increased risk of suicide. Therefore, this sample illustrates a vulnerable group who has been and will be disengaged with mental healthcare. Future research is warranted to further investigate mechanisms that are effective in addressing unmet needs of persons in suicidal crisis as opposed to utilizing the criminal justice pathway include the need for decriminalization of suicide attempts.
Sensors and Simulations for Transport Resilience
Authors: Lacinák M. , Ristvej J. , Jánošíková M.
Published: July 2022

With the aim of enhancing resilience, the need for method of its measurement arises. To apply the method, resilience indicators must be identified and collected. In this paper we deal with questions of acquisition of indicators, needed to assess resilience of the transport system of the city. More specifically, we will look at the sensors and simulation and their possibilities in this task. That is why the first part of the paper will start with introduction of the Laboratory of Simulation and Modelling of Crisis Phenomena in Transport, and of the simulation program VR®Forces, that we plan to use for application of this paper´s outcomes and for further research of resilience. In second part of this article, we will briefly guide the reader through our view on resilience with focus on transport system of the city. Next, we will move to identification of transport resilience indicators, that could be obtained by the use of sensors within the traffic network and its vehicles or devices, and also indicators, that we can obtain by the use of simulation. Identification of sensors, usable for this task will follow. Finally, the possible use of modelling and simulation in collection of resilience indicators will be explained.
Analysis on quasidisks: A unified approach through transmission and jump problems
Authors: Schippers Eric , Staubach Wolfgang
Published: July 2022

We give an exposition of results from a crossroad between geometric function theory, harmonic analysis, boundary value problems, and approximation theory, which characterize quasicircles. We will specifically expose the interplay between the jump decomposition, singular integral operators, approximation by Faber series, and the Grunsky inequalities. Our unified point of view is made possible by the concept of transmission.