bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Triad of Cheiloscopy, Dactyloscopy, and Blood Groups: Does it Signify Anything?
Authors: Abidullah Mohammed 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
The knowledge and importance of blood groups emerged from transfusion medicine and its relation with certain malignancies has been proven. Its importance in forensic medicine was brought to light when its association was found with the distribution of finger patterns. Thus, few studies exist proving the relationship between dactyloscopy and blood groups. Cheiloscopy on other hand is the study of the irregularities present on the lips forming a unique arrangement called the prints of the lip.

Aim:
Our paper aims at elucidating any unique combination if any that exists between prints on lips, prints of fingers, and blood grouping in a specific population, which might help in the identification of an individual.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 100 subjects of age varying from 15 to 40 years were included in the study. Subjects comprised of 50 males and 50 females. All the subjects were examined and their prints of lips along with prints of their fingers were taken. Blood groups were determined for each patient using the ABO system.

Results:
Type I was found to be the predominant pattern of lips and whorl arrangement was the most recorded type of fingerprint in males whereas Type II arrangement along with loop prints of fingers was most observed in the case of females. The most common blood group in males was B+ and in females was O+ . Correlation between three parameters was obtained by Pearson correlation statistical analysis.

Conclusion:
The prints of the lips and fingers of an individual have never been similar and they tend to remain the same from a person’s birth until his death. An association between the three things of an individual that is prints of lips, fingers, and his blood group has been tried to be elucidated through the present research to aid in forensic identification.
Knowledge of Staff Nurses on Health Hazards related to Biomedical Waste Disposal in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Shaik Riyaz A. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective:
The study aimed to assess staff nurses’ knowledge of the health concerns connected with biomedical waste disposal.

Materials and Methods:
The descriptive study was performed with a sample of 50 staff nurses from a tertiary hospital. The semi-structured questionnaire was made to be used when interviewing participants. It has information about the person’s age in years, religion, monthly family income, family type, marital status, previous biomedical waste management education exposure, and the source of information.

Results:
Participants were between the ages of 20 and 60. Only five 20–30-year olds are moderately knowledgeable. Out of 50 nurses, 41 (82%) had an adequate level of knowledge, 9 (18%) had a moderate level of knowledge on biomedical waste management, and none of them had too inadequate knowledge.

Conclusions:
The proper handling of biomedical waste necessitates that all hospital staff undergo extensive training on the collection, sorting, transportation, and storage of waste in color-coded bins before disposal and treatment.
Evaluation of Age, Chief Complaint, Diagnosis, and Treatment Done during the First Dental Visit among Children in an Academic Dental Institution in Southern Kerala, India
Authors: Joseph Ashwin , Joseph Angel M. , James Joisy P. , Sreepriya G. , Alammari Rawan B. , Mustafa Mohammed Z. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Context:
A regular and timely first dental visit plays a cardinal role in the future oral health of the child. It is used to begin preventive and corrective interventions in dental care.

Aim:
To evaluate the age, chief complaint, diagnosis, and treatment done during the first dental visit among children in an academic dental institution in southern Kerala, India.

Materials and Methods:
A descriptive cross sectional retrospective survey was conducted between January and June 2022 among children in an academic dental institution in southern Kerala, India. The hospital records at the Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences were examined to obtain the child’s age, chief complaint, diagnosis, and treatment done during the first dental visit among children. Statistical Analysis: The data were expressed in frequencies and percentages.

Results:
The records of 1000 children (680 male and 320 female) were examined. Most children (40%) who came for their first dental visit were aged between 4 and 6 years. Only 16% of children aged 0–3 years came for their first dental visit. Pain and sensitivity (50%) and tooth decay (17%) were the most common chief complaints among children. Dental caries (45%) and pulpal pathology (38%) were the most common diagnoses among children. The most common treatments done were glass ionomer cement restorations (32%), followed by prescribing medications (29%). No treatment was required for 16% of the children. Only a minority (3%) of the children received preventive treatments.

Conclusions:
The first dental visit was delayed, and most children sought treatment only during apparent acute symptoms. There is a high prevalence of oral disease burden and underutilization of preventive dental care among children. Education of parents on the value of first dental visits and the usage of preventative dental care in children is crucial.
Cephalometric Assessment of Differences in Soft Tissue and Dental Compensation in Skeletal Class II Div 1 Malocclusion
Authors: Sonone Truppti P. , Mahajan Nikhil , Pol Tejas , Kaur Sukhpreet , Singh Aashna , Jha Satyendra K. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
This study was conducted to evaluate the differences in soft tissue as well as dental compensation in skeletal Class II div 1 malocclusion.

Methods and Materials:
The study sample consists of pre-treatment lateral cephalograms of 100 subjects of both gender having skeletal Class II and dental Class II div 1 malocclusion visiting the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College, and Hospital Navi Mumbai. Cephalograms of the subjects fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in this study.

Results:
This research was conducted to assess dental and soft tissue compensation in skeletal Class II div 1 malocclusion and comparative assessment of lip prominence measured from two soft tissue vertical reference lines. The 100 subjects selected randomly out of which 44 men and 56 women, age ranging from 18 to 35 years.

Conclusion:
ARNETT’S method and PROFFIT’S method showed statistically significant as P < 0.0001. PROFFIT’S method and LEGAN-BURSTONE’S method showed statistically significant as P < 0.0001.
Waking Up to Antibiotic Resistance
Authors: Kamate Wasim , Vibhute Nupura , Belgaumi Uzma Iqbal , Kadashetti Vidya 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a global concern, particularly in developing countries where its causes seem to entrench the knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare professionals and patients toward the use of antimicrobials.

Methods:
This review aims to provide a compendious yet thorough overview of our understanding of antibiotic resistance pertaining to dentistry. Literature provides evidence of inadequate antibiotic prescribing practices by dental professionals. Considering the growing concern about antibiotic prescribing habits and patient’s tendencies of improper use, we attempt to address the interventional efforts of dentists and patients in the context to focus on the root causes specifically to prevention of the antimicrobial resistance.

Results:
Following the guidelines and flowchart depicted in this article, the members of dental professions will get clear views on the use of antibiotics. This will cause a definite decrease in the growing concern about antibiotic resistance.
Gender Determination from Maxillary Sinus using Computed Tomography Scans – A Radiographic Study
Authors: Jaideepa  , Jha Ashutosh , Mehta Dhaval N. , Singh Vasundhara , Malawat Kanchan , Sinha Shalini 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aims and Objective:
Purpose of this research was to check the precision of gender identification using computed tomography (CT) head and neck scans and volumetric analysis of the maxillary sinus.

Materials and Methods:
For 50 patients (25 females and 25 males), left and right maxillary sinus scans were acquired, and linear measurements (width, length, height, and volume) were assessed. Both maxillary sinus measurements’ means and standard deviations were computed and contrasted.

Results:
Males have been found to have considerably larger maxillary sinuses than females.

Conclusion:
Accurate gender determination is possible with the use of maxillary sinus.
A Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Dental Practitioners on Minimally Invasive Dentistry Concepts
Authors: Dixit Arti , Sindi Abdulelah Sameer , Paul Sunanda , Badiyani Bhumika K. , Kumar Amit , Arya Rangoli , Arora Nirav N. , Obulareddy Vishnu Teja 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Minimally invasive dentistry (MID) includes caries detection using caries risk assessment (CRA), early localization of nascent carious sores including necessary and voluntary avoidance, and remineralization of demineralized veneer and dentin when diagnosed early for these reasons. Although the dentistry curriculum prioritizes the benefits of MID in tooth protection, this research is seldom included in classroom instruction.

Aim:
The purpose of this research was to gauge the level of understanding that dental professionals have about MID ideas.

Methods:
An online questionnaire measuring MID knowledge and application was used to compile the data. The Chi-square tests were run for statistical analysis in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).

Results:
Just 42.2% of the dentists who replied had MID training during their undergraduate or internship years, and the majority of that training came via lectures (45.2%). The majority (almost 81%) of respondents believed that CRA should be performed on all patients. Differences in knowledge and experience with atraumatic restorative therapy and the sandwich approach for treating caries in permanent teeth and high caries risk children were shown to be statistically significant (P 0.05).

Conclusion:
Dentists know about the benefits of MID, but their patients are not reaping those benefits since so many dentists still use the old methods of treating complete caries.
A Study to Assess and Evaluate the Gingival Response During and after the Fixed Orthodontics Treatment Experienced by Adult Patients
Authors: Dixit Arti , Paul Sunanda , Lakhani Sonali , Badiyani Bhumika Kamal , Arora Nirav Navinchandra , Arya Rangoli , Kumar Amit 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective:
The purpose of this research was to examine patients’ periodontal health before, during, and after treatment using a fixed orthodontic device.

Methods:
Forty normal teenagers with full sets of permanent teeth and a clinical need for fixed orthodontics participated. Individuals were chosen from the Class I population who would benefit from utilizing traditional orthodontic braces and techniques that did not need extractions. Respondents were sent to the periodontist for required checkups after the placement of a fixed orthodontic device at 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-month intervals, respectively, till the conclusion of orthodontic treatment.

Results:
After having a fixed orthodontic device put in place, patients had a rise in the average values of the Plaque Index and Sulcus Bleeding Index at each checkup. Keeping an eye on the progression three months, six months, a year, and two years after the initiation of orthodontic treatment reveals a statistically significant difference in the presence of gingival hyperplasia.

Conclusion:
Patients’ periodontal health before, during, and after fixed orthodontic treatment shows the need for close collaboration between the orthodontist and the periodontist
A Comparative Study to Assess Accuracy of Casts Prepared using Direct Impression Technique with and without Splinting of Multiple Dental Implants Utilising Two Different Splinting and Impression Materials
Authors: Karia Milap , Vaghela Ishita , Ajmera Hardik , Detroja Kishan , Vasant Jill D , Sharma Devanshi , Kumar Amit , Badiyani Bhumika Kamal 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
The current study examined the accuracy of casts generated using direct impression processes with and without splints for multiple dental implants utilizing two different splinting materials and impression materials.

Materials and Methods:
Dental replacement base intensity alleviating acrylic tar was used to create a reference model of a mandible with four inserts (Uniti, Equinox, D-3.7 mm, and L-13 mm) in the front. Polyether and polyvinyle siloxane impression materials were used to make impressions of the reference model utilizing direct non-splinted and splinted techniques.

Results:
Polyether impression material was found to produce more accurate impressions than polyvinyl siloxane, and impressions made using transfer copings splinted with pattern resins were found to be more accurate than those made using either unsplinted copings or copings splinted with light-cured wax resin.

Conclusions:
All six impression techniques resulted in casts that were different from the reference model. Next, the polyether-splinted (SPR) technique is the nonsplinted technique employing polyether and polyvinyle siloxane imprint materials, and then, the splinted techniques using polyether and polyvinyle siloxane and produced the most accurate casts in comparison with the reference model.
Role of Physiotherapy in HPV Proven Cases of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Authors: Syed Farkhanda , Wani Hafiz Ul Islam , Jha Satyendra K. , Banerjee Kalyan , Singh Sudhanshu , Kumar Anjali P. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
To assess the role of physiotherapy in human papillomavirus (HPV) proven cases of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF).

Materials and Methods:
Overall, 100 patients got recruited. Only histopathologic confirmed cases of OSMF were enrolled. Purified DNA of tissue blocks was quantified by spectrophotometry. Prevalence of HPV was evaluated. The participants got randomized into 2 cohorts: HPV positive cases and HPV negative cases. Physiotherapy was done and outcome was done and outcome was assessed and compared. Assessment of results was done by SPSS software followed by statistical evaluation.

Results:
HPV was seen in 80% of the patients. Mean mouth opening pretreatment and postphysiotherapy among patients with HPV positive status was 26.31 mm and 30.12 mm, respectively. Mean mouth opening pretreatment and postphysiotherapy among patients with HPV negative status was 25.11 mm and 29.74 mm, respectively. Nonsignificant results were obtained while comparing the outcome of physiotherapy among HPV positive and negative groups.

Conclusion:
Outcome of physiotherapy among OSMF patients is independent of HPV status.
Patient’s Knowledge and Perception of Endodontics Treatment: An Observational Study
Authors: Manasa Nalla , Naik K. B. , Singh Monika , Moiz Ahmed Abdul , Kudala Venkata R. , John Nishin K. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective:
To assess public awareness regarding endodontic treatment and assess patients’ knowledge regarding endodontic treatment.

Materials and Methods:
A questionnaire was prepared and given to 300 patients who had visited the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics between November 2021 and October 2022, after obtaining ethical clearance and consent from all the participants. The questionnaire included sociodemographic details and about their knowledge about endodontic treatment. The collected data were tabulated and analyzed.

Statistical Analysis:
Data analysis was performed using methods of descriptive statistics like frequency and percentages.

Results:
We found that most of the respondents had an average level of knowledge regarding endodontic treatment.

Conclusion:
We observed an improvement in knowledge and perception regarding endodontic treatment.
Multiple Methods of Dentin Translucency for Age Estimation
Authors: Soorneedi Neeharika , Venkatachalaiah Ashok , Manikya Sangameshwar , Dasari Ankineedu Babu , Gaddam Bhavyasri , Latha Aparna 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Age estimation is an essential part of forensic odontology and many methods are available with variable accuracy. However, the research is going on to find the simple and most reliable method.

Objectives:
By measuring the length and area of root dentin translucency in extracted tooth specimens manually and digitally, and comparing them, this study aims to find the most reliable technique of age assessment.

Materials and Methods:
One-hundred and twenty-five single-rooted extracted human permanent teeth were selected for the study. In both unsectioned and sectioned teeth, the total length of root dentin translucency was manually measured using a digital vernier caliper. Then, in a ground-sectioned tooth specimen, the total length and area of root dentin translucency were measured digitally using a scanner scale and computer software. Both the methods were compared.

Results:
In both manual and digital approaches, the length and area of root dentin translucency grew with age, from younger to older age groups. On comparing the measurements, the correlation coefficient was somewhat higher for digital area measurements than other measurements (r = 0.985).

Conclusion:
The digital technique outperforms the traditional way for calculating age, and furthermore, measuring the area in the digital method for age estimation has shown to be more accurate.
Exploring Factors Responsible for Absenteeism among Undergraduate Medical Students
Authors: Garg Preeti 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
The present study was conducted by for exploring factors responsible for absenteeism among undergraduate medical students.

Materials and Methods:
After taking students’ views on why they thought lectures were important to them, a questionnaire was designed to explore the various factors responsible for absenteeism. Out of 150, 130 students filled the questionnaires and were taken into account for the calculation of data. Also, their recommendations on how to improve class attendance were recorded. All the results were analyzed.

Results:
Most of the students were of the opinion that lectures are important as they get to interact with teachers and peers, get timely feedback, and develop effective communication skills. The most common reason stated by male students for absenteeism was the long duration of lectures followed by dislike for the teaching style of teachers, while the female students missed classes mainly due to health issues and poor presentation skills of teachers.

Conclusion:
All these findings call for further research to determine a better understanding of the reasons for absenteeism and its consequences.
Phytic Acid: A Novel Dentine Conditioning Agent for Glass Ionomer Cement Restorations: An In Vitro Scanning Electron Microscopic Study
Authors: Souparnika D. P. , Babu Binila S. , Shetty Nithin , Imteyaz Fareeha , Parthiban Gayathri , Kumar G. Vinay 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Various dentin conditioners have been recommended to enhance the bond strength of glass ionomer cement (GIC) to dentin. The purpose of the in vitro study was to determine the efficacy of three dentin conditioners on the microshear bond strength of GIC and the failure patterns of the restoration, as well as the efficacy of removing the smear layer using a scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Materials and Methods:
Eighty healthy mandibular premolars were cleaned, isolated, and divided into four groups (n = 20). Flat coronal dentinal surfaces were accomplished by removing the occlusal surface of the crowns. Each group received the following treatment: group 1 with 10% polyacrylic acid; group 2 with 10% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA); group 3 with 1% phytic acid; and group 4 with no conditioning (control). High-strength Fuji IX GIC was applied to the dentin, and samples were thermocycled and de-bonded with a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min employing a shear force. A stereomicroscope and a SEM were used to examine the dentin surface at magnifications of 2000× and 5000×. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey’s post hoc test, and Chi-squared test were used to assess data on microshear bond strength, smear layer removal, and failure modes.

Results:
The bond strength of group 4 was statistically highly significant (P ≤ 0.001) compared to the other groups. However, the differences between groups 2 and 3 were insignificant. Mixed pattern of failure was the least in group 3 (IP6). In group 3, the SEM photomicrograph revealed open dentinal tubules with complete removal of the smear layer.

Conclusion:
The results of the present study affirm that phytic acid enhances the bond strength of GIC restorations and removal of smear layer to a level comparable to EDTA as a dentin conditioner.
Regenerative Therapy for the Permanent Immature Teeth: A Long Term Study. An Original Research
Authors: Jena Debkant , Sabiha P. B. , Kumar Neshaneni Satish , Ahmed Sanya Syed , Bhagat Priyanka , Singh Shobhit Pratap , Mustafa Mohammed 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Endodontics faces several clinical difficulties while treating young necrotic permanent teeth. The use of regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) enables apical closure, improved canal wall thickness, and root growth. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of these regenerative procedures on immature necrotic permanent teeth.

Methods:
This prospective clinical study was conducted at the tertiary care hospital for the study period of 2 years. This study includes 30 necrotic permanent immature teeth that were studied in 30 subjects of both genders. A standard REP protocol was used to treat every tooth. A follow-up visit was scheduled for each patient at timely intervals. Various study parameters as well as the demographics were assessed at each visit. To examine various parameters, a calibrated endodontist also performed a radiographic evaluation.

Results:
Our findings point to excellent rates of survival, clinical success, and apical pathological resolution for 29 teeth. After 2 years, there were significant variations in the root thickness area and the average root length. The apical diameter significantly decreased during the research period, with 30.8% of the instances exhibiting full apical closure. Apical diameter, root length, and thickness changed more frequently in teeth with the level of the immaturity of the root, although the variations were not significant.

Conclusions:
REP treatment for teeth preceded symptom relief. Increased root thickness, root length, and apical closure were seen at 30 months, even if the clinically meaningful change was not attained in all patients.