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Freemasonry in Ukraine from the Origin and until 1919 Characteristic Features
Authors: Курылев К.П.
Published: July 2023

В статье рассматриваются основные этапы развития масонства на Украине в период ее вхождения в состав Российской империи и вплоть до 1919 г. Показано, что масонство на малороссийских землях появляется примерно в то же время, что и на территории остальной России. У его истоков стояли выходцы из-за рубежа. Причем, что примечательно, речь шла даже об одной фигуре, генерал-аншефе Дж. Кейте, который был как основателем масонства на Украине, так и провинциальным гроссмейстером для России. С учетом того, что часть территории современной Украины находилась в те годы в составе Речи Посполитой, процессы создания масонских лож шли параллельно с Россией. Масонство, соответственно, распространялось на Украине тремя путями: через Польшу, через Россию и непосредственно из западноевропейских стран, причем Галичина и Правобережная Украина относились к польской «сфере влияния», а Левобережье и Слобожанщина – к русской. В силу тесных связей украинских масонов с декабристами, масонские ложи на Украине были запрещены в 1819 г. и возникли вновь в начале ХХ в. Формирование украинской интеллигенции и ее участие в революционном и национальном движении открыли на рубеже XIХ–XX вв. новый этап в украинском масонстве, лучше организованном и более политизированном с учетом связей с Великим Востоком Франции, являвшейся флагманом либерального масонства.

The article discusses the main stages of the development of Freemasonry in the Ukraine as a part of the Russian Empire and up to 1919. It is shown that Freemasonry appears on the Malorossiya lands simultaneously as on the resting territory of of Russia. Its roots are about the same. The originators were foreigners from abroad. And, remarkably, it was even about one figure, the general-anshef James Keith, who was both the founder of Freemasonry in the Ukraine and a provincial grandmaster for Russia. Regarding the fact that part of the territory of the today’s Ukraine was in those years part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the processes of creating Masonic lodges went parallel with Russian one. Freemasonry, accordingly, spread in the Ukraine in three ways: through Poland, through Russia and directly from Western European countries, with Galicia and the Right-Bank Ukraine belonging to the Polish "sphere of influence", and the Left Bank and Slobozhanshchina – to the Russian side. Due to the close ties of the Ukrainian Freemasons with the Decembrists, Masonic lodges in the Ukraine were banned in 1819 and re-emerged in the early XX century. The formation of the Ukrainian intelligentsia and its participation in the revolutionary and national movement opened at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries a new stage in the Ukrainian Freemasonry, but better organized and more politicized, due to ties with the Great East of France, which was the flagship of liberal Freemasonry in the world.
Reasons and Aims of the European Integration Viewed by the French Centre-Left Intellectuals in the 1920s
Authors: Магадеев И.Э.
Published: July 2023

Цель статьи – выявить представления ряда влиятельных французских интеллектуалов 1920-х гг. о факторах и целях интеграции Европы. Основное внимание сосредоточено на тех деятелях, которых по политическим взглядам можно отнести к левоцентристам (радикалы и социалисты). Автор приходит к выводу о неоднородном и многосоставном характере изученных концепций. Императив недопущения разрушительной войны в Старом Свете опирался как на ценности пацифизма, так и на понимание масштаба тех человеческих жертв и материальных разрушений, которые, как показал опыт 1914–1918 гг., способна принести «тотальная война». К интеграции при этом подталкивало и ослабление Европы в рамках глобального «баланса сил».

This article aims to discern the conceptions of some authoritative French intellectualls of the 1920s dealing with the reasons and aims of the European integration. The special attention is paid to the intellectuals from the centre-left political spectrum of the Third Republic(radicals and socialists). Author concludes that their conceptions were heterogeneous and multi-component. The French centre-left intellectuals, sharing the thesis that there was necessary to exclude the new war in Europe, constructed it not only on the idealistic pacifism but also on the lessons derived from 1914–1918 and destructive experience of “total war”. The weakening of Europe in the global balance of power also influenced heavily the ideas about integration.
Revolution, Communism and Totalitarianism in Georges Bernanos’ Works
Authors: Шмелев Д.В.
Published: July 2023

В статье исследуется жизненный путь, художественное творчество и публицистика крупнейшего французского католического писателя первой половины XX в. Жоржа Бернаноса. Несмотря на переводы на русский язык его художественных произведений, дневников и части публицистики, его политические взгляды, ангажированность почти не изучались. Вместе с тем они представляют интерес с точки зрения формирования правой, традиционалисткой позиции французских интеллектуалов перед лицом русской революции, советского опыта строительства нового общества социальной справедливости и равенства, торжества и крушения тоталитарных идеологий. Позиция Бернаноса – это позиция думающего католика, размышляющего о кризисе веры и причинах упадка западной христианской цивилизации, противостоящей советскому коммунизму. Восприятие Бернаносом революционных потрясений и тоталитарного опыта в Европе прошло через травматизм Первой мировой войны, разрыв с Шарлем Моррасом, морально-этический выбор в период гражданской войны в Испании и борьбу с фашизмом в годы Второй мировой войны. Статья написана на основе художественных произведений, дневников, эссе и статей в газетах, опубликованных Бернаносом в период между двумя мировыми войнами.

The article examines the life path, artistic creativity and journalism of the largest French Catholic writer of the first half of the XX century, Georges Bernanos, was chosen. Despite the translations into Russian of his works of art, diaries and parts of his journalism, his political views and engagement were almost not studied. At the same time, they are of interest from the point of view of the formation of the right-wing, traditionalist position of French intellectuals in the face of the Russian revolution, the Soviet experience of building a new society of social justice and equality, the triumph and collapse of totalitarian ideologies. The position of Bernanos is the position of a thinking catholic reflecting on the crisis of faith and the causes of the decline of Western Christian civilization opposing Soviet communism. Bernanos perception of the revolutionary upheavals and totalitarian experience in Europe went through the traumatism of the World War I, the break with Charles Maurras, the moral and ethical choice during the Spanish Civil War and the fight against fascism during the World War II. The article is written on the basis of works of fiction, diaries, essays and articles in newspapers published by Bernanos in the Interwar period.
The Study of Antiquity as a Strategy for Philosophical Freethinking in the USSR (the Case of Alexei Losev)
Authors: Михель Д.В.
Published: July 2023

Предметом статьи является один из наиболее известных случаев философского свободомыслия в СССР, связанный с именем А.Ф. Лосева. Обращаясь к анализу разнообразного материала, связанного с творчеством философа, автор приходит к выводу, что Лосева следует рассматривать как воинствующего неприятеля современного мира и убежденного защитника православия. Это позволяет объяснить те упреки Лосеву в антисоветизме, антилиберализме, антисемитизме и антисциентизме, которые были сделаны в его адрес критиками, как в советский, так и в постсоветский период. Однако целый ряд жизненных обстоятельств, прежде всего отказ Лосева согласиться с Декларацией митрополита Сергия 1927 года, вынудили его прервать общение с церковными деятелями и привели, по его словам, к внутреннему отшельничеству. Отражением этого духовного поворота стала его философская стратегия, наметившаяся в 1930-е гг., когда Лосев сосредоточил все свое философское внимание на изучении античности. Интерпретация некоторых текстов Лосева, а также его высказываний, собранных В.В. Бибихиным, приводит автора к выводу, что Лосеву в полной мере удалось осуществить свой философский замысел. Анализируя творчество античных мыслителей, Лосев показал значимость великой античной традиции для современного мира и закрепил за собой право считаться ее главным хранителем в советский период.

The subject of this article is one of the most famous cases of philosophical freethinking in the USSR, associated with the name of Aleksei Losev. By analyzing a variety of material related to the work of the philosopher, the author concludes that Losev should be seen as a militant opponent of the modern world and a staunch defender of orthodoxy. This helps explain the rebukes to Losev in anti-Sovietism, anti-liberalism, anti-Semitism, and anti-science that have been made against him by his critics in both the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. However, a series of life circumstances, first and foremost Losev's refusal to agree with Metropolitan Sergius' 1927 Declaration, forced him to break off communion with church figures and led, in his words, to an inner hermitage. Reflecting this spiritual turn, his philosophical strategy emerged in the 1930s, when Losev focused all his philosophical attention on the study of antiquity. The interpretation of some of Losev's texts, as well as his statements collected by Vladimir Bibikhin, leads the author to the conclusion that Losev fully managed to implement his philosophical intention. By analyzing the works of ancient thinkers, Losev showed the importance of the great antique tradition for the modern world and secured for himself the right to be considered its main custodian in the Soviet period.
Archer VS Hoplite: Heracles' Educational Path in Texts and Images
Authors: Пичугина В.К.
Published: July 2023

В статье представлены результаты междисциплинарного исследования образов Геракла-лучника, присутствующие в текстах античных авторов и на керамике VII–IV вв. до н.э. и дающие представление об изменении понимания воинской добродетели через противопоставление лучников и гоплитов. Из корпуса источников выбраны только те, которые позволяют представить особенности образовательного пути героя, и исключены тексты и изображения Геракла, совершающего подвиги. Традиционно образ Геракла рисуется как образ воина, сражающегося с разными типами вооружения, но отдающего предпочтение луку. Калейдоскоп образов Геракла начинается от образов ребенка, который не побоялся напасть луком на богов, до взрослого героя, который часто вел себя как ребенок и совершал множество преступлений с использованием лука. К последним относятся убийства двух наставников – Эврита и Хирона. Превознесение или порицание героя за выбор лука было следствием целого ряда факторов: развития древнегреческого военного дела, переосмысления воинской доблести Гомером и другими античными авторами, острых переживаний военных конфликтов (например, битвы при Платеях). Традиция веками связывала Геракла с луком, который то рассматривался как символ арете, то как орудие труса, очерчивая все новые и новые контуры пайдеий героя.

The article presents the results of an interdisciplinary study of the images of Heracles as an archer, present in the ancient texts and on ceramics of the 7th–4th c. BC. These images give an idea of the change in the understanding of military virtue through the opposition of archers and hoplites. From the corpus of sources, only those have been selected that allow us to present the features of the educational path of the hero, and texts and images of Heracles performing feats are excluded. Traditionally, the image of Heracles is drawn as an image of a warrior fighting with different types of weapons, but preferring a bow. The kaleidoscope of images of Heracles starts from images of a child who was not afraid to attack the gods with a bow, to an adult hero who often behaved like a child and committed many crimes using a bow. The latter include the murders of two mentors - Eurytus and Chiron. The exaltation or condemnation of a hero for choosing a bow was the result of a number of factors: the development of ancient Greek warfare, the rethinking of military prowess by Homer and other ancient authors, and acute experiences of military conflicts (for example, the Battle of Plataea). Tradition for centuries associated Heracles with a bow, which was either seen as a symbol of an arete, or as a coward's tool, outlining more and more new contours of the hero's paideia.
Consensus Omnium of Francis Bacon: New Author’s View Reflections on the Book “Tsaregorodtsev S.S. Consensus Omnium by Francis Bacon”
Authors: Болдин В.А. , Карипов Б.Н.
Published: July 2023

В статье-рецензии, посвященной книге С.С. Царегородцева, вышедшей в издательстве «Аквилон», раскрываются некоторые важные стороны оригинальной авторской интерпретации творчества выдающегося английского философа и политика Френсиса Бэкона (1561–1626), многие идеи которого звучат актуально и в наши дни. По сути, монография становится приглашением к широкой научной дискуссии относительно политической карьеры и творчества Бэкона.

The review dedicated to the book by S.S. Tsaregorodtsev (PhD in Political Science), published by the Aquilon publishing house. The book shows some important aspects of the original author's interpretation of the Francis Bacon (1561-1626) ideas which relevant today. In fact, the monograph becomes an invitation to a broad scientific discussion about Bacon's political career and work.
Management of Retained Primary Teeth in Adult Patient: Case Report
Authors: Ullah Rabia Ishrat , Abdullah Ahsan , Dwivedi Swati , Mishra Ankur
Published: July 2023

An 18 year old patient reported with the chief complaint of pain in the lower left back region since 2 months. On intraoral examination, retained primary left mandibular second molar was open and tender on percussion. Radiographic examination revealed absence of its successor. A diagnosis of apical periodontitis was made based on the clinical and radiographic examination. Pulpectomy was performed and the tooth was obturated with gutta percha. The cavity was restored with glass ionomer cement and later on restored with zirconia crown.

Keywords – primary molar, pulpectomy, gutta percha, zirconia
A A Holistic Approach of Rehabilitating Maxillary Central Incisors with Complicated Crown Root Fracture - A Case Report
Authors: JIBIN KARIM V A  , M.A Ranjini , B Vedavathi , Pradip Arjun
Published: July 2023

Traumatic injury to anterior teeth is frequent in children and adolescents owing to an active lifestyle. Proclined maxillary incisors are more prone to fracture due to their location in the oral cavity. Complicated crown root fractures present endodontic, restorative and aesthetic challenge and requires a multidisciplinary treatment approach to achieve predictable success. This case report describes, multidisciplinary management of such complicated crown root fractures following traumatic injury.
Forensic outlook of Maxillofacial Radiology – An inevitable tool revisited
Authors: Rai Shalu , Misra Deepankar , Misra Akansha , Kalita Pooja , Krishna Aditi
Published: July 2023

Radiology has a wide range of application in the field of forensic dentistry and has set many benchmarks over decades. The purpose of this paper is to revisit the applications where radiographic methods may be used to determine the identity.  Age and gender determination, craniofacial reconstruction, mass disasters, trauma and abuse and virtopsy has been reviewed in this paper with focus on two dimensional and three dimensional imaging modalities highlighting the recent advancements incorporated in these techniques.  The radiologists’ play a pivotal role in cases of civil litigation and fraud. There are gaps to be bridged between forensic speciality and maxillofacial imaging. Henceforth, this article offers several suggestions for possible research projects to close some of these gaps.
An Erudition and Attitude of Dental students and Dental practitioners on Travel Vaccines
Authors: Mehrotra Vishal , Garg Kriti , Srivastava Rahul , Sinha Pallavi , Aslam Shazia , Kiran Jyoti
Published: July 2023

Objective: With the rise in travel among the current age, there is a greater chance of infectious disease spreading across the country being visited as well as the country to which the traveler belongs. Through their travel habits and behaviors, travelers play a key influence in the spread of infectious diseases across international borders. Aim: This study was conducted with a aim to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding travel vaccine among dental students and dental practitioners in and around Kanpur city.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a private dental college, in Kanpur from December 2021 to March2022 0using quantitative method of data collection among total of 450 dental student and dental practitioners.

Result: A total of 190 (42.2%) males and 260 (57.7%) female respondents participated in the study, out of which  130(28.8 %) participants were married and 320 (71.1 %) were single. 15.5 % of the respondents were aware of the concept of travel vaccines while 6.67 % of the respondents could give correct definition of travel vaccine. Knowledge regarding travel vaccine was found to have improved the uptake of travel vaccine (P = 0.02).

Conclusion: The study shows that as the knowledge improves the uptake of travel vaccine increases significantly.
Recurrent localised gingival overgrowth: A case report
Authors: Ahuja Annapurna , Tannu Priya
Published: July 2023

Pyogenic granuloma is a hemorrhagic nodule that happens utmost often on the gingiva (although it can occur on any surface) and that has a robust penchant to persist after simple excision if the connected irritant is not removed. Clinically these lesions usually present as single nodule or sessile papule with smooth or lobulated surface. These may be seen in any size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. Here, we report a case of Pyogenic granuloma in the gingiva of a 20 years old female patient which reoccurred after excisional biopsy.
Single Rooted Primary Molars in Addition to Taurodontism – A Rare Case Report
Authors: Sadhar Sadhika
Published: July 2023

Knowledge regarding the morphological variations in root and root canals aids in successful dental treatment. However the literature regarding dysmorphology of roots in primary dentition is sparse. The purpose of this article is to present a rare case of bilateral single rooted mandibular primary first molar and maxillary second molar with taurodontism in mandibular second primary molar in the same patient.
The Action of Gene Polymorphism in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases: A Narrative Review
Authors: Das Neelam , Shruti Gupta  , Shruti Gupta
Published: July 2023

Presently, it is known that pathogenic bacteria are the key factors for the initiation of periodontal disease, but the host response and the severity of clinical expression are largely determined by genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. There is evidence that the individual response to the environment and variations in the immune response in periodontitis are associated with genetic factors. The gene polymorphisms like interleukin-1 beta (IL-1b), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) genes and their factors that determine the production of various cytokines which play an important role in the pathophysiology of inflammation and periodontal diseases. A sequel of this realization is that if the genetic basis of periodontal disease susceptibility can be understood, such information may have diagnostic and therapeutic value. This review focus to upgrade the general practitioners and periodontist about various genetic polymorphisms associated with periodontal diseases to aid in a better approach to the condition in the future.
To evaluate the knowledge and awareness of Dental Implants and Periimplantitis among students of HCDSH, Hazaribag, Jharkhand: A Questionnaire Survey
Authors: MANU AVISHEK BHATTACHARJEE
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Dental implants are widely accepted as a prosthetic treatment of completely or partially edentulous patients ever since the concept of Osseo integration has been accepted. However, there is a lack of information regarding the knowledge of Dental Implants and especially, the awareness of Peri-implantitis among students.

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and awareness of Dental Implants and Peri-implantitis among students of HCDSH, Hazaribag, Jharkhand.

Materials and Method: A cross sectional Survey was conducted among 210 participants which included both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of HCDSH, Hazaribag, Jharkhand using a self-explanatory questionnaire. The awareness about maintaining the hygiene for dental implants, cost, advantages, disadvantages and also knowledge about periimplantitis was assessed and the results were tabulated.

Results:  98.5% of students had heard about dental implants. 64.4% students cited high cost as the biggest disadvantage of a dental implant.  Only 54.7% of students had heard about Periimplantitis. 59.8% of students didn’t know the clinical features of Periimplantitis. 68.8% of students had never heard of peri implant mucositis. 68.5% of students were clueless when it came to the clinical feature of Peri implant mucositis and 65.2% of students did not know the sequelae for Peri implant disease.

 

Conclusion: The results of the present survey showed that the majority of the students were largely aware about dental implants but a significant majority of them were unaware about periimplantitis.
A Unique Case of Sialolith in Stensen’s Duct in A Young Boy: A Case Report
Authors: Akash Ganguly  , Sajjad Abdur Rahman  , Mohammad Danish  , Rizwan Ahmad
Published: July 2023

Salivary gland sialolith are rare in the paediatric population though they are common in adults. Parotid ductal sialoliths account for only 3% of all cases of sialolithiasis. It is more common in submandibular duct. The usual presentation is pain and swelling during mealtimes owing to salivary duct obstruction. Different modalities can be used to make the diagnosis starting from history, physical examination, ultrasound, sialography, or CT scan. The mainstay of treatment is surgery and the extent of surgery depends on whether the stone is in the salivary duct or intraglandular portion. Here, we report a rare case of unilateral sialolithiasis in stensen duct in a 7 year old male child which was removed trans-orally.
Understanding the role of molecular and genetic alterations in proliferation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma : A review article
Authors: SINGH HIMANSHU , PATEL VEDANT , SHARMA DHEERAJ , SHARMA NEERAJ , RAZDAN RAHUL A , PARIHAR NENCY
Published: July 2023

Oral carcinogenesis is known as multifactorial process which engaged plentiful genetic events that transform normal activity of tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes. It is observed that aggregation of genetic alterations is the ground for  advancement of a normal cell to cancer cells, which is known as a multi-step carcinogenesis. Because of this event, growth factor production increases as well as increase in total of receptors on cell surface and increased intracellular signal messengers. The present review scrutinize the existing documentation in the literature related to the oral squamous cell carcinoma. English language articles were searched in various databases such as Pubmed, Scopus, Science direct and Google scholar. The keyword used for searching are “oral squamous cell carcinoma”, “Genetics and Oral squamous cell carcinoma”,“Molecular mechanism in oral squamous cell carcinoma”. The present review spotlights on understanding the molecular mechanism and the genetic factors which is responsible for alteration in the cell which leads to oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Dynamic Navigation System in Endodontics: The Agile way Forward
Authors: Rawat Ananya , Dubey Sandeep
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this narrative review is to comprehensively assess and enhance the understanding of the components, workflow and applications of dynamic navigation system in endodontics. Dynamic navigation system is vastly used by oral and maxillofacial surgeons for implant and its use in endodontics has recently been gaining momentum. By offering real time visualization of the surgical site and device this new technology has the potential to revolutionize what were earlier considered as difficult or inoperable cases.
Predictability of MKG & Tau angle and their correlation with ANB angle, W angle, Yen angle, Beta angle, and WIT’S appraisal in Central Indian Population
Authors: KAUSHIK GUNJAN
Published: July 2023

For orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning there are various ways to assess the jaw discrepencies. Using various parameters such as ANB, Wit’s appraisal, Beta, Yen, and W angles, with some limitations. To overcome these, MKG angle and Tau angle were proposed.

Aim and objective: The present study assesses the predictability of MKG and Tau angle and its correlation with previous parameter. Materials and methods: A total of 105 lateral cephalograms were selected. Samples were divided into, Class I, Class II and Class III based on ANB angle. WITS appraisal, Beta angle, Yen angle, W angle, MKG angle and Tau angle were also measured. Kruskal-wallis test, followed by post hoc tuckey analysis and correlation coefficient analysis were done to assess the significance of association between these parameters. Results: Tau angle and Beta angle were noted to be most predictable for differentiating Class I, Class II and Class III, MKG angle was found to be less predictable for differentiating samples. Conclusion: Tau angle can be used along with ANB and Beta angle for assessing sagittal jaw relationship.
Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor- A Rare Pediatric Case Report with an Impacted Premolar
Authors: Gupta Sukriti , Kaatyayan Rahul , Gupta Prashant , Jha Ujjwal
Published: July 2023

Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor which presently is also termed as Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) this new title was given by WHO in 2005. It is a benign intraosseous cystic lesion of the gnathic bones which probably originates from the remnants of the dental lamina. We Present the case of a female child aged 12 years with aggressive KCOT and impacted maxillary second premolar.
The Diversity in Dental Pattern in Indian Population: An Orthopantomogram Based Retrospective Study.
Authors: Shamsu Shamsul Nisa
Published: July 2023

Aim and Objectives: To evaluate and identify the diversity of dental patterns in the Indian population based on specific patterns and measurethe incidence of dental diversity in the full dentition, as well as maxilla and mandible individually in Indian population.Materials and Methodology: 600 digital Orthopantomogram were randomly selected from the department of oralradiology satisfying theestablished criteria. The code was given to each tooth and collective dentition on the radiograph formed the dental pattern of that particular individual.The diversity in the dental pattern was measured and assessed for their distinctiveness. Moreover, the 3rd molar angulations were taken as a criterionand their prevalence was measured.Results: The diversity of dental patterns observed for full dentition, maxilla and mandible were found to be 99.8, 99.6, and 99.7%, respectively. Thecomparison of dental patterns between maxilla and mandible showed highly significant results. On comparing patterns among males and females,rd statistically insignificant results were obtained. Moreover, the impacted 3 molars were noted to be more commonly present in the mandible and wereof the vertically impacted type.Conclusion: Identification by dental characteristics can have a variety of conclusions like identification without discrepancy, consideration of apossibility of identification, insufficient to reach a conclusion and definite exclusion.In addition, this study strongly promotes the need for maintainingand periodic updating of patient records in every dental setting.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of The Dental Practitioners About Temporomandibular Disorder in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Region of India – A Cross – Sectional Study
Authors: Razdan Anmol
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a disorder including temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and of the masticatory muscles and their associated structures. TMD accounts for the most common orofacial pains arising from musculoskeletal origin or non-dental origin with a prevalence of 5-12% in the population.

Aim: The aim of the current study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the dental practitioners about temporomandibular disorder in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh region of India.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted wherein a self-structured questionnaire, which consisted of 31 close ended questions, was sent online via Google forms to the dental practitioners residing in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh region of India. A total of 500 subjects selected by Convenience sampling, were contacted for the study, out of which only 206 returned the completed questionnaire who were included in the study.

Results: A statistical significance was noted between knowledge to practice (-0.22), knowledge to attitude (0.03) and between attitude and practice (-0.26), attitude to knowledge ( -0.03) and practice to knowledge (0.22), practice to attitude (0.26).

Conclusion: The results obtained by analyzing data obtained in present study reflect that the knowledge of physiological anatomy along with the management of symptomatic TMD is insufficient.
Paradigm shift in Biomaterials in Dentistry- From inert to active: A review
Authors: Khurana Deeksha , Raisingani Deepak , Prasad Dr. Ashwini B. , Gupta Dr. Ridhima , Singh Dr. Anubha
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Biomaterials engineered to interact with biological system for either  therapeutic (treat, augment, repair or replace a tissue function of the body) or a diagnostic purpose have underwent biological evolution over a period of time. This can be attributed to advent of new innovative technology combined with human curiosity for search of new materials that mimic biological tissues in terms of physical and chemical properties for orchestration of wound healing and tissue regeneration. The present review focus on the advancements biomaterials have undergone so far and new era of biomimetic dentistry.
Ozonized water as pre-rinse and chlorhexidine as ultrasonic coolant: A Savoir-faire in times of covid-19
Authors: Ikbal SK Aziz
Published: July 2023

Background:  Use of high speed ultrasonics work under high pressure which generates spatter and aerosols, contaminate the surroundings with various infectious agents. To reduce the infectious agents several procedures such as protective barriers, high volume evacuation device and prerinse. Ozonated water is antimicrobial and biocompatible making it suitable as pre-rinse dental use. Chlorhexidine is effective against broad spectrum bacteria attributing to its bicationic inhibitory action, bacterial cell protein chelation and high substantivity in the oral environment. This study aims to evaluate efficacy and microbial content of aerosols after prerinse with Ozonated water and 0.12% chlorhexidine as coolant in ultrasonic scalers.

Methodology:  40 participants were assigned to each group randomly Group A, Group B, Group C and Group D. Blood agar plates were placed on the chest of patients before the start of procedure.

Group A  pre rinse+ Chlorhexidine as coolant

Group B pre rinse+ Distilled Water as coolant

Group C Chlorhexidine as coolant

Group D Distilled Water as coolant

After gravimetric settling, blood agar plates were transferred to the laboratory for incubation at 37°C for 48 h, followed by a colony‑counting procedure by the microbiologist.

Results: Chlorhexidine as ultrasonic coolant with prerinse with ozonized water significantly reduces the microbial content of aerosols generated during scaling when compared with distilled water and without pre rinse.

Conclusion: Prerinsing with efficient antimicrobial mouthrinse before dental procedure minimizes the risk of infectious agent cross-contamination in the dental operatory.
Association of Tooth Loss and Hypertension Among Middle and Older Aged Indian Population
Authors: Supinder Sudan  , Dr. Ravishankar TL  , Dr. Naved Alam  , Dr. MD Nazamuddin Tafadar  , Dr. Anjali Singh  , Dr. Bhumika Gupta
Published: July 2023

Background- The perpetuity has become a rising trend in advanced and growing countries around the globe. This phenomenon has altered several aspects of social, economic, political and biomedical dynamic. In public health, there’s need to understand the challenge to society due to this multifaceted dynamics in a holistic way. High blood pressure is recognized as the most leading risk element for chronic diseases. It is considered as one of the modifiable risk factor for life threatening conditions likeheart failure, coronary artery disease, chronic renal failure and cerebrovascular disease. Apart from the properly-mounted reasons of hypertension, markers of oral inflammation, which include periodontal diseases and tooth loss are independently associated with high blood pressure. However this opinion is still not conclusive.

Objective-To find association of tooth loss and hypertension in middle and old aged population.

Methodology-A cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals who were aged above 40 years and reported to the Outpatient  Department of the Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre Moradabad. The study procedure included face to face interview using prestructured questionnaire which included demographic characteristics  (age, sex, education, marital status, area of residence), socioeconomic status, health-related behaviour, periodontal status. Hypertension and diabetes were recorded as reported by the participants.

Results- Partial tooth loss was found associated with hypertension on crude comparison.24% of participants with partial tooth loss had hypertension, but after adjusting confounding variables there was no statistical significant association between partial tooth loss and hypertension(OR 0.829; 95%CI:0.348-1.586) with p- value =0.977.

Conclusion-Hypertension was higher among the participants with partial tooth loss. But there was   not found independent association between tooth loss and hypertension.

Keywords- Hypertension; Tooth loss
Comparative evaluation of the effect of glide path creation with Nitiflex hand K- file, Proglider and Path file on canal transportation and concentricity in apically curved canals - An In- Vitro study.
Authors: Saloni Vijaywargiya  , Harshit Srivastava  , Deepak Raisingani  , Ashwini B. Prasad  , Prachi Mital  , Avneet Kaur
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Aim:

To compare and evaluate the effect of glide path creation with Nitiflex hand K- file, Proglider and Path file on canal transportation and concentricity in apically curved canals.

Objectives:

To compare the degree of canal transportation and concentricity between:

1) Glide path preparation with Nitiflex hand-K file vs Proglider file followed by combination of Hyflex EDM and CM file instrumentation

2) Glide path preparation with Proglider file vs Path file followed by combination of Hyflex EDM and CM file instrumentation

3) Glide path preparation with Nitiflex hand- K file vs Path file followed by combination of Hyflex EDM and CM file instrumentation

Materials and methods:

Forty ISO 20, 0.02 taper, Endo Training Blocks (Dentsply Maillefer) were acquired and divided into following four groups (n = 10): group A, Control group without glide path preparation; group B, Glide path preparation with Nitiflex hand-K file; Group C: Glide path preparation with Proglider file; Group D: Glide path preparation with Path files. In all the groups, combination of Hyflex EDM and CM file instrumentation was done after glide path creation. Pre- and post-instrumentation digital images were processed with Image J Version 1.8.0 software to identify the center of the canal, and then superimposed using Adobe Photoshop 7.0 software. Unpaired/independent t test and One Way ANOVA were used for intergroup comparison of difference of mean scores.

Results:

In comparison to other groups, training blocks instrumented with Proglider files and a combination of Hyflex EDM and CM files had reduced deviation in canal axis.

Conclusion:

Following the combination of Hyflex EDM and CM file instrumentation with an earlier glide path created with Proglider file, canal concentricity and canal geometry are better preserved.

Key words: Glide path, canal transportation, proglider, path files, Hyflex EDM
Treatment of mandibular Grade II furcation defects using demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft alone or in combination with guided tissue regeneration membrane – A randomized controlled clinical trial.
Authors: Sudha Swati  , Gupta Ira , Sarkar Saranik
Published: July 2023

Background– Periodontal disease, if not interfered, will headway further with attachment loss involving the bifurcation or trifurcation of multirooted teeth. Furcation involved molar teeth respond less favorably to conventional periodontal therapy alone resulting into tooth loss. Combining osseous grafting with guided tissue regeneration membrane may enhance the response to treatment as compared to graft – only therapy by achieving mechanical stabilization and preventing micromovement of the bone graft material.

 

Aim & Objective – To compare the efficacy of demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft alone or in combination with guided tissue regeneration membrane in the treatment of mandibular Grade II furcation defects.

 

Materials & method - In this study a total number of 20 patients with 20 mandibular sites (buccal grade II furcation involvement) were evaluated. They were divided into two groups: Control group (bone graft only) and test group (bone graft + GTR). The clinical parameters assessed were vertical probing depth, horizontal probing depth and relative clinical attachment level.

 

Results – In this study the statistical analyses comparing test and control sites at baseline revealed no significant differences between the two groups for any of the clinical parameters considered. At 6 month evaluation, significant difference was found between two groups regarding VPD, HPD and rCAL.

 

Conclusion – It was concluded that there is a significant enhanced effect of using DFDBA bone graft in combination with GTR membrane over bone graft alone for the treatment of mandibular Grade II furcation defects.
Prevention and Management of Denture Stomatitis
Authors: Akhil Pankhuri
Published: July 2023

Denture stomatitis, also called as Chronic Atrophic Candidiasis, is considered to be synonymous with the condition better known as denture sore mouth, a diffuse erythema and edema of the denture bearing area, often occurring with angular chelitis. It is the most common form of the oral disease. The prevalence of denture related mucosal lesions (DMLS) were observed more frequently in complete denture wearers than in partial denture wearers as the area covered by a complete denture is more and therefore increase the risk of DMLS. It is associated with dental plaque, candida infection, poor denture retention and mechanical trauma1. The major risk factor for the development of this condition is wearing an upper complete denture, particularly when it is not removed during sleep and cleaned regularly. Older dentures are more likely to be involved. Other factors include xerostomia (dry mouth), diabetes or a high carbohydrate diet, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Pathogenesis of Mucormycosis: The Spores on a Sail
Authors: Nutan Tyagi  , Akansha Misra  , Harshi Mishra  , Priyanka Gupta
Published: July 2023

Fungi of the order Mucorales are capable to infect human beings and animals. Mucormycosis is a well-known, life-threatening infection, primarily occurring in immune-compromised conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis, organ transplantation, increased serum iron and neutropenia. The mortality and morbidity rate due to Mucormycosis is rapidly rising despite of surgical debridement and antifungal aids. In this article, we will review (i) the existing knowledge about fungi (ii) interaction of Mucorales with host immune system (iii) assessment of virulence factors of Mucorales which play a key role in infection like high-affinity iron permease FTR1, spore coat protein CotH, reductase permease system. Since Mucormycosis infection is angioinvasive in nature, emphasis is placed on the ways by which organisms acquire iron from the host and its interaction with blood vessels. The present mini-review attempts to spread awareness regarding difficult to treat infection of mucormycosis and to provide possible targets for future research for therapeutic measures.
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase: An Alternative To Skeletal Age Assessment
Authors: Arbab Anjum  , Raghav Pradeep , Singh Shishir , Reddy Munish , Bhalla Saurabh , Arif Arina
Published: July 2023

Purpose- To assess the growth status of adolescents by cervical vertebra maturity indicators (CVMI) and its correlation with the level of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and also to evaluate the diagnostic importance of serum alkaline phosphatase as an indicator of skeletal maturation.

Settings and Design: prospective cross sectional  observational study

 

Methods and  Materials - 150 subjects (75 males and 75 females) were selected in the age group 6-17 years of age.The study sample was distributed into three groups based on chronological age Group-I(Pre- Pubertal) consisting of sample between 6-9 yrs, Group-II(Pubertal) between 10-13 yrs & Group-III (Post- Pubertal)14-17yrs of age, with each group containing 25 males and females each. To appraise the cervical vertebral development by Hassel and Farman method lateral cephalograms were taken in natural head position. To evaluate the serum Alkaline phosphatase levels 2 ml of venous blood sample was collected and was subjected to biochemical assessment.

Statistical analysis used: paired sample T test, Pearson Correlation Coefficient , ANOVA analysis

 

Results- The mean alkaline phosphatase levels were evaluated in each group, Group II (Pubertal) had the highest alkaline phosphatase level which was statistically significant among all groups. The correlation between alkaline phosphatase and CVMI was assessed using Pearson Correlation Coefficient. A significant negative correlation between the two entities was found (r =-0.630, p<0.001). On evaluating the CVMI stages and alkaline phosphatase levels individually in  males and females, males had higher levels which were statistically significant.

Conclusions-The study demonstrates age trends in the level of serum alkaline phosphatase levels that may be used to evaluate the skeletal maturation. The levels in males were higher than females which also are of diagnostic importance.
Comparesion the electrical parameters of photovoltaic cell using numerical methods
Authors: Jaber Ahmed Shawki , Ismael Mimoon , Rashid Taha , Sarhan Mohammed Abdulhadi , Rasheed Mohammed , Mohamed Sala Ilaf
Published: July 2023

For a research problem: as a single-diode model (electrical circuit) is difficult to discover the precise answer to employing analytical approaches, develop and compute the electrical parameters of the PV cell roughly using numerical algorithms. Therefore, the goal of this work is to create an algorithm that aids in the approximate solution of the electrical parameters of solar cells. Three methods have been proposed for these calculations, each of which has a quicker calculation time and a higher level of accuracy.

By streamlining the calculation process, the proposed method solves the problems of complexity and precision. The I-V and P-V characteristic curves of solar cells can then be utilized to compare the efficacy of the tested methods. In addition, the analysis of root mean square error indicates that the proposed method is more applicable than alternative methods. In fact, this extraction procedure can be regarded as an efficient and precise method for estimating the single diode model parameters of solar cells.

The results indicate that this precise and effective strategy can play an important role in the retrieval of single diode model parameters. In fact, the method proposed in this paper makes numerically implementing parameter models in technology simpler. In addition, it provides an optimization suggestion for the production of solar cells
Optimization of technological parameters when polishing sic materials by magnetic compound fluid with the straight electromagnetic yoke
Authors: Quang Nguyen Minh , Tung Nguyen Tien
Published: July 2023

Crystallized silicon carbide (SiC) wafers are widely used in the field of integrated circuits as well as essential in the epitaxial growth of graphene and are one of the promising materials for applications in electronics at future high capacity. The surface quality of the required ultra-fine crystalline silicon wafer is the most essential factor in achieving graphene's desired electronic properties. Aiming to produce superfine surface quality SiC wafers, in this study, a new algorithm is developed to solve optimization problems with many nonlinear factors in ultra-precision machining by magnetic liquid mixture. The presented algorithm is a collective global search inspired by artificial intelligence based on the coordination of nonlinear systems occurring in machining processes. A new algorithm based on the optimization collaborative of multiple nonlinear systems (OCMNO) with the same flexibility and high convergence was established in optimizing surface quality when polishing the SiC wafers. To show the effectiveness of the proposed OCMNO algorithm, the benchmark functions were analyzed together with the established SiC wafers polishing optimization process. To give the best-machined surface quality, polishing experiments were set to find the optimal technological parameters based on a new algorithm and straight electromagnetic yoke polishing method. From the analysis and experimental results when polishing SiC wafers in an electromagnetic yoke field when using a magnetic compound fluid (MCF) with technological parameters according to the OCMNO algorithm for ultra-smooth surface quality with Ra=2.306 nm. The study aims to provide an excellent reference value in optimizing surface polishing SiC wafers, semiconductor materials, and optical devices