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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDI) to Anterior Teeth of 11-13 Year Old School Going Children of Maduravoyal, Chennai
Authors: Ingle Navin Anand , Baratam Naveen , Charania Zohara 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
The epidemic of general injuries is among the most neglected health problems of the 21st century and the importance of Traumatic Dental injuries (TDI) has attracted little attention.

AIM
To assess the prevalence and factors associated with anterior teeth traumatic injuries in 11-13 year old school children of Maduravoyal, Chennai.

METHODOLOGY
Cluster sampling methodology was used for selection of subjects, where each school formed a cluster. All students aged 11-13 years were examined in accordance with the Ellis and Davey classification of traumatic injuries to anterior teeth. Statistical analysis was done by Chi-Square test.

RESULTS
Among the 687 (M=393, F=294) examined, 11.5% (n=79) experienced TDI. 78.5% (n=62) boys experienced TDI which was approximately thrice as higher as in females being 21.5% (n=17). The most commonly affected teeth were maxillary central incisors. “Fall” was the most common cause for TDI. Most common type of fractures were class I and class II and most of them were untreated. All these findings were statistically highly significant (P< 0.001).

CONCLUSION
TDI is an existing dental problem and emphasis should be given in school dental health programmes on preventive aspects of TDI.
Probiotics – Their Role in Prevention of Dental Caries
Authors: Bhushan Jagat , Chachra Sanjay 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACTProbiotics have been used to improve gastrointestinal health for quite some time and their popularity has prompted increased interest for their role in promotion of oral health. There also has been a change in understanding of the oral disease process because of better understanding of ecology and microbiology of oral cavity. Very encouraging studies have come up in recent past exploring probiotics in fields of caries, periodontal diseases and few other areas and the results tend to suggest beneficial effects of probiotics on oral health and on whole body in general . Given these recent developments, it was considered timely to review the background and conceptual framework of the use of these agents in reducing dental caries. The evidence for the use of pro or prebiotics for the prevention of caries is reviewed.
A Study to Evaluate Awareness of Psychosomatic Factors as a Possible Risk Factor for Periodontal Diseases in General Dental Practitioners of Mangalore City
Authors: Nayak Dilip G , Nayak Sangeeta Umesh , Uppoor Ashita , Pai Keshava 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

Background
Clinical observations and epidemiological studies suggest that some negative life events and psychological factors may contribute to an increased susceptibility to periodontal diseases. Management of periodontal diseases is a fundamental part of general practice. This study explored general dental practitioner's awareness about psychosomatic factors and their role in periodontal disease progression.

Aim
To evaluate the awareness of general dental practioners of Mangalore city and their professional behavior towards patients with stress and depression and periodontal infection.

Method
Data were collected from 55 general dental practitioners of Mangalore city. 27 respondents were purely general practitioners and other were academicians who were practicing general dentistry.

Results
the respondents had awareness about the effect of stress and depression on periodontal tissues and their management. They were able to identify the periodontal conditions which occur primarily because of stress.

Conclusion
The general dental practitioners play a key role in the success of the treatment of periodontal disease since they are the primary care providers. The respondents were significantly aware about the psychological factors such as stress and depression and its significance on periodontium. This may be due to the involvement of more number of young practitioners who were well educated about psychosomatic factors and their effects on periodontium in their dental education.
A Survey On Dental Knowledge and Gingival Health of Pregnant Women Attending Government Maternity Hospital, Chennai.
Authors: Ingle Navin Anand , Reddy V. Chandrasekhara , Ganesh Akila , Chaly Preetha Elizabeth 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Gingival diseases are quite common during pregnancy.

Aim
A study was done to determine dental knowledge and gingival health of pregnant women.

Materials and Methods
The survey was done on 208 antenatal women attending Government Maternity Hospital, Chennai. The dental knowledge was assessed by a close-ended questionnaire. Oral hygiene and gingival health were assessed using Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified and Gingival Index. Statistical analysis using McNemars Chi Square Test and Karl Pearson's Correlation test were done to evaluate the data.

Results
More than 96.6% (201) of the women had good dental knowledge. Mild, moderate and severe gingivitis was found to be 49.5% (103), 46.6% (97) and 3.8% (8), respectively. 7.2% (15), 66.8% (139) and 26% (54) had good, fair and poor oral hygiene, respectively. There was a statistically significant moderate positive correlation between the OHI-S and GI scores (p = 0.001, Karl Pearson's Correlation Coefficient = 0.57).

Conclusion
Women should be educated on good oral hygiene practices so as to minimise prevalence of gingivitis during pregnancy.
A Rare Case of A Complex Odontome Fused to An Upper Wisdom Tooth
Authors: Pace Clarence , Crosher Richard , Pace Audrey , Manivasagam Purush 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
A 22 year old man presented with pain arising from his carious lower left second molar. An Orthopantomogram (OPT) revealed an incidental finding of an odontome fused to an upper wisdom tooth, a finding that to the author's knowledge has never been previously reported. This case also illustrates the value of panoramic radiographs in identifying incidental pathology.
Re-visiting Edentulism: Complete Removable Dentures vs Implant Overdentures
Authors: Samara SA , Haidar ZS 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Edentulism is both, disabling and handicapping. Despite improvements in prosthetic treatment and geriatric epidemiology, complete removable dentures remain the standard of care. Implant-retained overdentures were proposed as a practical alternative, however, with limitations as is highlighted in this briefing, aiming to shed more light on the urgent need for their inclusion in our day-to-day professional practices.
Suicide Amongst Dentists – Are you at Risk?
Authors: Vanishree N , Jeswin J , Madhusudhan S 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACTThe fact that dentists are prone to commit suicide has been repeated so many times both in the specialist press and in the mass media that by carrying out a search on the internet, we found that large amount of news considered it to be true. The high suicide rate associated with our profession is treated in diverse ways in the scientific literature myth for few, generally dentists, and statistical data which need further studies for others. In this review we will try to analyse the scientific weight of the studies, searching for factors that may allow us to discover the relationship of the profession to the risk of suicide, analyzing the factors that are linked with dental activities.
Comparative Assessment of Sagittal Maxillo-mandibular Jaw Relationship - A Cephalometric Study
Authors: Goyaliya Abhishek , Gupta Rupesh 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
History is evident that correct assessment of Sagittal Jaw Relationship has always remained the perennial problem in orthodontics. The present study is undertaken to use Sagittal methods for assessing individuals and classifying for Skeletal Class I, Class II and Class III based on Jaw Relationship and to evaluate the reliability of sagittal methods. 200 subjects in the age group of 12 to 18 yrs were selected and were subjected to cephalometric radiography and traced. The sample was divided into skeletal Class I, Class II and Class III on the basis of AXD angle, FABA angle and MM Bisector. Subsequently following angles and linear measurements were measured; Beta angle; AB plane angle; JYD angle; ANB angle; AXB angle; AF - BF and App - Bpp. Result - Consistency could be demonstrated by all the methods assessed by Antero-Posterior jaw relationship. Insignificant difference on influence of growth, age and sex was noted. Angular methods used for assessing jaw relationship such as FABA, AXD, Beta and linear measurements such as App-Bpp, MM Bisector could demonstrate superiority for assessing Antero-Posterior jaw relationship over other methods such as AXB, AB plane, ANB and AF-BF which showed more variability.
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Oral Primary Preventive Services Among the Patients Attending A Dental Hospital in Dharwad City, India
Authors: Kalyanpur Ramya , Prasad KVV , Chhabra Gaurav Kumar 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

Aim
To assess the factors influencing utilization of oral primary preventive services among the patients attending a private dental hospital in Dharwad city, India.

Material and Methods
Present study was conducted among 200 adult patients attending out-patient department of a private dental hospital in Dharwad city, India. Convenience sampling method and questionnaire design was employed for assessment of utilization of oral primary preventive services for common oral diseases with information on socio-demographic factors.

Results
The proportion of subjects who utilized primary preventive services for dental caries was 24.6%, malocclusion 57.5%, gum diseases 65% and oral cancer 70% respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender and educational level were significant factors affecting the utilization of oral preventive services, with females using preventive services significantly more than men and those having higher education compared to those having low education.

Conclusion
Utilization of oral primary preventive services is low among the study subjects. Female gender and education were found to be positive factors influencing utilization of oral primary preventive services. Other factors like age, income, family size and marital status had no influence on utilization of primary preventive services.
Assessment of Articular Disc Position in Normal and Pathologic Temporomandibular Joints Using MRI
Authors: Chatra Laxmikanth , Prashanth Shenai K , Kanneppady Sham Kishor , Sakri Santosh B 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

Aim
The aim of this study was to determine the TMJ disc position in asymptomatic, normal TMJs and in joints with TMD (Temporomandibular disorders) using MRI.

Material and Methods
The study was performed on forty TMJs of 20 symptomatic patients and twenty TMJs of 10 asymptomatic volunteers. Intermediate Zone (IZ) Criterion is used to interpret disc position. The readers of MRI images were blinded to each other's MRI analysis and clinical diagnosis. Data analyses included Kappa statistics for inter observer reliability correlation.

Results
Scan results of 20 asymptomatic joints revealed ADDWR in one joint. Out of 26 joints clinically diagnosed as internal derangement (ID), 4 joints showed ADDWOR and 8 joints confirmed ADDWR. One joint showed ADDWR in patient with MPDS and two joints of fibrous ankylosis demonstrated ADDWOR.

Conclusion
From our study, we could conclude that in most of the asymptomatic normal TMJs, disc will be in normal position with few exceptions. Joint tenderness was the most common clinical symptom and among displaced discs, ADDWR is the most frequent MRI diagnosis in patients with ID.
Oral Hygiene Practice Among Patients Visiting Terna Dental College
Authors: Oswal KC 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

Aim
To assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness related to oral health and associated habits among the patients visiting Terna Dental College (Mumbai).

Methodology
A cross sectional survey was done among 218 randomly selected patients. The survey captured the demographics, oral hygiene practice, tobacco habits of all the participants.

Results
Most of the participants use toothbrush and toothpaste. 10% of the patients still use mishri. The knowledge about the correct brushing technique and frequency of changing the brush was poor. 76% of the participants accessed the dental health care only if there is pain. The awareness about the harmful effect of passive smoking and the tobacco control laws was very poor.

Conclusion
Overall the knowledge, attitude and practices of participants living in this area are not very good. There needs to be a strong, effective oral health promotion campaigns’ targeting all the population and the very high risk groups.
Mandibular First Molar with Middle Distal Canal: A Case Report
Authors: Bains R , Verma K , Loomba K , Bains VK , Loomba A 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Limited data reports the occurrence of three or more canals in distal roots of mandibular first permanent molars. This paper presents and discusses a clinical report of root canal therapy in a permanent mandibular first molar and empahasises on the utilisation of magnification for the assessment, and acquaintance of the possible canal configuration, alongwith the management of middle distal canal of permanent mandibular first molar.
Precancerous Oral Lesions: A Review
Authors: Panwar SK , Bitharia A 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
This article reviews the different types of oral lesions and factors associated with the development of premalignant (leukoplakia and erythroplakia) and actual cancerous lesions. Diagnostic tools and aids to diagnosis are discussed, as are treatment modalities. Early detections of these lesions could save lives.
Utilisation of Dental Services Among Patients in a Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria
Authors: Braimoh OB , Ofili AN 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

Aim
The aim of this study was to evaluate utilisation of dental services among patients and investigate the reasons for failure to receive treatment.

Materials and methods
Self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on demography, treatment obtained and reason for failure to receive treatment among patients attending a tertiary health institution.

Results
Two hundred and eighty-eight (73.8%) out of the 390 recruited for the study received treatment for their dental complaints and more than half of this (54.9%) had extraction done. Most of the patients 37.4% visited either for pain or because they wanted their teeth removed (25.8%). Time wasting (43.1%) was given as the major reason for failure to receive treatment.

Conclusion
This study revealed that the study population has poor attitude towards oral health, visit dental hospital when in pain and time wasting in the dental clinic was the major reason for not receiving treatment.
Interleukin-1 as a Marker of Periodontitis with Oral Carcinoma – A Biochemical Study
Authors: Sudhakar U , Sivaranjani JA , Dayan MC 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

AIM
This biochemical study aimed at evaluating the level of interleukin-1beta in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma as a reflection of amount of bone destruction leading to periodontitis in comparison with the normal healthy individuals.

MATERIAL & METHOD
The subjects were grouped under four major categories like chronic periodontits, chronic periodontitis with oral squamous cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma alone and the control. Each group consisted of 10 subjects each. Unstimulated whole saliva was collected from each subject. IL-1 in saliva was measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.

RESULTS
In the present study, IL-1 was significantly more in patients with cancer and periodontitis than patients with only cancer. When compared with the normal subjects IL-1 value was significantly more in subjects with carcinoma (0.016).

CONCLUSION
This study presents the first evidence of association between level of salivary biomarker interleukin 1 in subjects with periodontitis and in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Provision of Preventive Oral Health Services to Infants and Toddlers: North Carolina General Dentists’ Readiness
Authors: McFarland TBH , Quiñonez RB , Phillips C , Lee J , Chung Y 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

Objectives
Stage of readiness can contribute to providers’ clinical behavioral patterns, but little is understood about its impact in dentistry. The purpose of this investigation is to (1) describe the stage of readiness of general dentists in North Carolina (NC) to deliver preventive oral health services to infants and toddlers and (2) assess factors that may be associated with stage of readiness.

Methods
Utilizing a survey study design, 1,010 surveys were distributed to NC General Dentists. The outcome variable, stage of readiness, was categorized into three stages: pre-contemplation, contemplation/preparation and action/maintenance. Explanatory variables included comfort, knowledge, and demographic characteristics. Univariate, bivariate, and proportional odds modeling was performed using SAS 9.1. Level of significance was set at p<0.05.

Results
A 40% (N=406) response rate was achieved. Over half (58%, N=235) of providers reported delivering preventive services to infants and toddlers, 12% (N=48) were considering delivering these services, and 30% (N=119) reported no involvement with this age group. Comfort was significantly associated with general dentists’ stage of readiness. As practitioners’ comfort increased, the likelihood of practitioners performing these services (action stage) was 3.4 (2.1, 5.5; p<.0001) and 5.8 (3.9, 8.6, 8.25; p<.0001) times greater when compared to those contemplating and those not willing to perform these services, respectively. Increased comfort also increased the likelihood that practitioners would consider providing these services, versus those who were not considering it (1.7 [1.0, 2.7] p=0.03).

Conclusions
Strategies to increase general practitioners’ comfort levels could positively affect the likelihood of providing care to infants and toddlers.
Orthodontic Guidance of an Impacted Maxillary Canine: A Review
Authors: Kumar P , Datana S , Londhe SM , Mathur V 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Canine normally erupts when half to three quarter of the root have developed. It may be considered as impacted if the root development is completed, but unaided eruption is not expected to occur. Treatment of an impacted canine needs to be integrated into the overall orthodontic treatment planning. Present article discuss the orthodontic guidance of an impacted maxillary canine, choice of surgical technique, orthodontic & periodontal considerations and potential complications.
Shade Selection: Blending of Conventional and Digital Methods - An Updated Review
Authors: Kumar A , Kumar V , Goel M , Mehta R , Arora T , Pande S 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Major challenges in cosmetic dentistry are to accomplish appropriate and satisfactory reproduction of natural shade of teeth. The procedure of choosing a shade can be performed using visual method or by an instrument. The kind of shade guide, individual ability to choose shades and conditions the choice is made under, all have influence on reliability and accuracy of the procedure. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce instrumental color determination in everyday work. They include RGB devices, colorimeters, spectrophotometers. The impact of the color science can be seen on various restorative materials ranging from ceramics to maxillofacial prosthetic materials. Good communication between the dental team of all these details is paramount to a successful aesthetic result.
Dentigerous Cyst Associated with Mesiodens: A Symbiotic Existence
Authors: Kamboj M , Shreedhar B , Srivastava G , Verma D 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Dentigerous cyst is a developmental odontogenic cyst that develops by accumulation of fluid between the reduced enamel epithelium and the tooth crown of unerupted tooth. Mesiodens is a supernumerary tooth between both maxillary central incisors. Dentigerous cyst associated with mesiodens is rare. This paper presents a case of dentigerous cyst associated with an inverted mesiodens causing a painless swelling in the upper lip of a 29 years old male patient along with the treatment strategy employed for the patient.
Management of Plexiform Ameloblastoma: A Case Report
Authors: Purohit P , Vashishtha A , Sharma S , Trehan M 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Ameloblastoma is a slow growing benign tumour of the jaw and patients usually present late after the tumour achieves considerable size to cause facial disfigurement. Diagnosis made mainly from tissue biopsy and characteristic findings on plain X-rays and CT scan, they assist in differentiating between types of ameloblastoma. The challenges in the management of this tumour are to provide complete excision as recurrence may occur in incomplete removal and also to reconstruct the bony defect in order to give reasonable cosmetic and functional outcome to the patient.
Oral Health Awareness Among Non Teaching Staff of A Dental Institution in Dakshina Kannada
Authors: Shetty MS , Bhat V , Shenoy KK 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE
The non teaching staff in dental college is indirectly a part of the community based oral health awareness programmes. They act as a link between the dentist and the general population. The objectives of the study is to assess the oral health awareness among non teaching staff in the institution and to utilize the data obtained as a training program for the non-teaching staff and as a baseline for further community based oral health awareness programmes.

METHOD
A written oral health questionnaire was developed and distributed to 150 non-teaching staff in a health institution. The data was analysed using SPSS-10 statistical software.

RESULT and CONCLUSION
The staff demonstrated reasonable knowledge, but some deficiencies were noted. The deficiencies in their knowledge could be addressed through the provision of appropriate training and engaging them in improving the oral health and quality of life.
An In-Vivo Evaluation of the Effect of Fennel Seeds Chewing on Salivary pH
Authors: Singh RP , Thanveer K , Ajithkrishnan CG 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

Background
Saliva is one of the most important factors in regulating oral health, with flow rate and composition changing throughout development and during disease. Numerous chewing habits have been traditionally followed by various cultures and this effects salivary composition. Chewing of fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) is one such practice. This study was done with the objective to record and compare the salivary pH at base line, immediately and five minutes after chewing the seeds.

Materials and methods
Total 22 subjects, aged >18years were requested to chew a known quantity of fennel seeds (1.3grams) for five minutes and salivary pH was recorded using Qualigens Indikrom paper strips.

Results
Highly statistically significant rise in salivary pH was seen immediately after chewing seeds (p=0.003)

Conclusion
Chewing of seeds showed a rise in salivary pH, which can prevent demineralization and have an anti-cariogenic effect.
Dental Patient: Human Being or Only A Set of Teeth ??
Authors: Singh AK , Gupta N , Bhatia HP , Srivastava B , Aggarwal A 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
The practise of dentistry involves working with patients, who come to us with specific dental problem with a blind faith in us. It is very important that we dentists see our patients as human beings first and not just as a set of teeth. It is rightly said, “Mouth is a Mirror of the Health”. Many of the oral diseases are also associated with systemic conditions including stress, diabetes, genetic disorders or age related diseases. Care should be also emphasized on the surrounding environment which equally contributes to the health of the patient.
The aim of this article is to create awareness on the human aspect of our patients, to look beyond teeth and the things we can do to care for our patients as a whole and also the environment.