bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An in vitro Study on the Antibacterial Efficiency of the Various Composites in the Children: An Original Research
Authors: Bagchi Anandamoy , Dolker Tundup , Talukdar Anindita , Sowmya Kona , Khan Mohammed M. , Raj Urvashi 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Many generations of esthetic materials have been introduced in the market, the most popular being the composites. Bioactive restorative materials are a recent development in restorative dentistry. However, the main cause of secondary caries is the development of bacterial plaque on these restorations. Current in vitro study was conducted to assess the antibacterial properties of three common composites.

Materials and Methods:
Only a single parameter was assessed in this study, which was the bacterial colonies on each of the material blocks that were confined in the same experimental conditions. For this assessment, three composite materials were used that were made into blocks of 10 each. “Beautifil Flow Plus X” and “ACTIVA BioACTIVE” were used as the interventional groups, while “Filtek Z250 XT” was used as the control. Streptococcus mutans was used as an antibacterial test subject, and confocal laser scanning microscopy was used to observe the results.

Results:
When compared to other groups, ACTIVA BioACTIVE exhibited the highest quantity of dead bacteria on the material surface. There was significant variance among the three composites in the number of live and dead bacterial colonies.

Conclusion:
The highest antibacterial efficacy among the evaluated materials allows for a conclusion.
Assessment of Parental Satisfaction with Various Aesthetic Crowns Among Children of Various Age Groups: An Original Research
Authors: Verma Rajnish K. , Srilatha V. , Patel Smit , Dithi C , Somaraj Vinej , Vallabhaneni SS Krishna 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Over the past ten years, parents have become more involved in choosing the aesthetic restorations for their ward. The strip crown and the prefabricated zirconia crown are some of the common anterior aesthetic complete crowns. The purpose of this study is to examine parental satisfaction over a one-year period in children aged three to five with “Strip Crowns” versus “Preformed Primary Anterior Zirconia Crowns”.

Materials and Procedures:
Current study included 20 children. Among them their both central incisors were restored using the two varieties of crowns. The distribution of participants was done using the permuted block randomization approach. Twenty parents who participated were called back over a year to complete the questionnaire. The data was collected and compared while the statistics are deemed significant at P < 0.05.

Results:
Both restoration options received positive feedback from parents. With strip crowns, there was a statistically significant correlation between overall happiness and longevity of the restoration (P = 0.003) and color (P = 0.033) in zirconium crowns. The parents who expressed less pleasure with the strip crowns’ longevity and the color of zirconia crowns did so overall, though.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, prefabricated primary anterior zirconia crowns were more popular with parents than strip crowns. All other criteria were about equally well-liked by parents, with the exception of longevity, which was more common for zirconia crowns.
Evaluation of the Various Oral Candida Species among Patients on Hemodialysis: A Clinical Study
Authors: Devarapalli Nagaraju , Awari Abhijit , Shinde Aparna B. , Yanaka Kavitha R. , Dashatwar Pallavi D. , Somaraj Vinej 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Oral candidiasis develops as a result of an opportunistic infection. In patients on hemodialysis who may be immune-compromised, candida can change from a commensal to a pathogen. Identification and classification of Candida species are crucial for the treatment of these patients. To distinguish between distinct species of candida found in hemodialysis patients with chronic renal failure‘s oral cavity.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 100 people were investigated, including 50 patients with “Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)” on hemodialysis and 50 healthy controls. Using “Sabouraud‘s Dextrose Agar (SDA)” and “CHROM Agar Culture Media”, salivary samples were incubated for 24, 48, or 72 hours at 37°C to develop candida species. Colony forming units/milliliter, a unit of measurement for colonies, were counted and calculated (CFU).

Results:
On SDA and CHROM agar medium, positive candidal growth was seen in the CRF with HD and Control Groups. There was a significant variance in the growth and the subspecies distribution of the colonies among the groups. The most common species was c.albicans followed by c. cruzi and tropical. Other subspecies were negligible. The number of colonies was also greater than 400 CFU in the majority of the dialysis subjects, while it was only 200 CFU for the majority of the controls.

Conclusion:
Patients with chronic renal failure receiving hemodialysis showed significantly higher levels of candida isolation and differentiation than healthy individuals (P 0.05).
Pregnant Women’s Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Lifestyle Factors
Authors: Kumar Sandeep , Priyaranjan  , Gautam Abhishek , Quazi Syeda S. Nastaran , Singh Anubhuti , Ranjan Rajeev 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Pregnancy is often associated with a number of oral manifestations. There is a change in lifestyle factors and dental care during pregnancy.

Aim:
We conducted this cross-sectional study to determine how lifestyle factors affect oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) in pregnant women residing in Bero block, Jharkhand.

Methods:
The study included a total of 400 pregnant women aged 18–45. The assessment of lifestyle factors and OHRQOL was done using Health Practice Index (HPI) Index and Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14), respectively. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews.

Results:
Forty percent of the pregnant women showed low OHRQOL. The majority of them were not using mouthwash and were brushing their teeth using faulty techniques. The results of logistic regression analysis showed that women with poor lifestyle scores (Odds Ratio [OR] =3.8, P-value <0.0001*), and systemic diseases (OR = 2.6, P-value < 0.001*) were more likely to have poor OHRQOL.

Conclusion:
Pregnancy is associated with poor OHRQOL and poor lifestyle scores. Effective policies for oral health need to be drafted for this group.
Prevalence of Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Its Correlation of Clinical Grading to Various Habit Factors among Patients of Bihar: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Rani Priya , Singh Rana N. P. , Sharma Swati , Shahi Ajoy K. , Chandra Subhash , Singh Bishnupati 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
To find out the prevalence of OSMF and its Co-relation of clinical grading to various habit factors (time span of habit practiced in years, repetition of habit practiced per day, time of habit practiced in minutes per use).

Method:
This descriptive, cross-sectional survey was carried out and close ended questionnaire was used for data collection. Demographic details like gender & age and different tissue exploiting habits like, chewing gutkha, chewing areca nut, chewing panmasala with or without tobacco, plain tobacco, mawa, smoking, alcohol was recorded. Also, duration of habit in years, repetition of habit per day, time of habit per use & site of involvement was recorded.

Results:
Among 5297 patients examined at OPD, 120 were diagnosed with OSMF. The present study found no statistical relation between age, gender & OSMF. The present study concluded that majority 83 (69.17%) of the OSMF patients are guthka user and buccal mucosa was most affected site. OSMF was more prevalent in patients who practiced the habit for more than 15 years.

Conclusion:
Among the OSMF patients, guthka was most commonly practiced & buccal mucosa was most commonly involved. Duration and frequency of consumption were significantly associated with severity of OSMF.
Assessment of Changes in the Upper Airway in Children with Finger Sucking Habit Using Cephalometric Radiographs
Authors: Betha Sharmila Priyanka , Kanwal Bushra , Kumar Randhir , Jandial Disha , Musalli Rabab , Varma Praveen Kumar 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
The persistence of the sucking beyond a certain age has been attributed to many deleterious effects on the orofacial structures. Hence, the present study evaluates the alterations in the upper airway among the children with and without the finger-sucking habits.

Material and Methods:
We piloted an observational study among 58 children with malocclusion who required orthodontic treatment, in which between 7 and 12 years were selected. They were subjected to lateral cephalometric radiographs, and cephalometric analysis of craniofacial morphology, tongue posture, hyoid bone position, upper airway, and head posture was performed and analyzed using independent t-test.

Results:
In the children with finger-sucking habit group, not only the maxilla was placed anteriorly in relation to the cranial base, but also increased Abstract xi in the length of the palate and the tongue posture. No significant alterations were seen in other parameters.

Conclusion:
Changes were evident among the children with finger-sucking habits for the craniofacial morphology, tongue posture, upper airway, and head posture with no alteration in the hyoid bone position.
Evaluation of Distortion in the Posterior Palatal Seal Area of Maxillary Cast by Different Adaptation Techniques of Denture Bases
Authors: Saurabh Kumar , Vaidya Neha , Singh Bishnupati , Kishlay Komal , Mahadevan Vallabh , Krishnan Divya 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
To evaluate and compare the amount of distortion in the posterior palatal seal area in V-shaped and U-shaped palatal form of maxillary cast by different adaptation techniques of maxillary denture bases.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 60 stone casts were made, out of which 30 identical stone casts of U-shaped palatal form and 30 identical stone casts of V-shaped palatal form of maxillary casts were prepared. The 30 stone casts of U-shaped palatal form and 30 stone casts of V-shaped palatal forms were divided into three groups for measurements to be done. Data were statistically analyzed by using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) without replication.

Results:
Discrepancies of fit of dentures on U-shaped casts and V-shaped casts of Groups 1, 2, and 3 in transverse and sagittal sections were measured, and comparative statistical analysis between Group 1&2, Group 1&3, and Group 2&3 was done for statistical significant values.

Conclusion:
Discrepancy in the central region was maximum, and the anchoring methods Group 2 and Group 3 produced a significantly better adaptation than the conventional method (Group 1). The adaptations for V-shaped palate were better when compared with U-shaped palate in the central region.
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Apexogenesis: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ageel Basmah M. , El Meligy Omar A. , Quqandi Sarah M. A. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives:
To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of apexogenesis with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) against other pulpotomy agents in carious/traumatized immature permanent teeth.

Data Source:
A web-based search for possibly relevant scientific papers in the English language between January 2013 and August 2022 was undertaken in the databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE. Only randomized clinical trials that compared MTA against other pulpotomy medicaments conducted in vital immature permanent dentition with open apex, having a sample size of not less than 20 with at least 6 months follow-up, reporting clinical or radiographic outcomes were included in the current review. Case studies, case series, animal studies, in vitro studies, non-clinical/clinical trials on mature/necrotic permanent or primary dentition, systematic reviews, and letters to the editor were excluded.

Study Selection:
A total of 236 articles were retrieved from the databases during the search procedure. Two independent investigators conducted a full-text review of 83 studies following a screening of titles and abstracts. Eventually, seven studies were considered for the review. The Cochrane bias assessment tool was used to evaluate the quality of included studies. Five of the selected studies were assigned a low evidence level, whereas two were rated a high evidence level.

Conclusion:
The present review indicated that the diverse pulpotomy agents had comparable clinical outcomes with MTA for apexogenesis in traumatized or carious immature permanent teeth. However, there is a lack of substantial information to draw firm conclusions about the benefits of one material over another.
Assessment of Outcome of Oral Supplementation of Vitamin D3 as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in Chronic Periodontitis Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Ramaprabha G , Khan Nubesh S. , Kunusoth Ramesh , Kakati Indrajit , Hussain Qadri Syed Shah , Seshadri Pavithra Rangarajan 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Both diabetes and periodontitis affect millions of people worldwide and Vitamin D insufficiency may create a conducive environment for the progression of diabetes and periodontal disease. The aim of the study was to assess the outcome of oral supplementation of Vitamin D3 in patients with Type 2Diabetes Mellitus with generalized chronic periodontitis, as an adjuvant toscaling and root planing.

Methodology:
A total of 92 patients, including 46 each in non-diabetic and diabetec group. Clinical parameters including Plaque Index (PI), Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI), Probing Pocket Depth (PPD), Clinical Attachment Level (CAL), levels of Vitamin D in serum, and Fasting Blood sugar were assessed at the baseline. SRP was finished for each participant in the trial. Following SRP, the first 25people in each group got 60,000 IU of oral vitamin D3 granules once a week for eight weeks, while the remaining 21 subjects from each group did not. At the conclusion of the 8th week following interventions, all the indicators were reviewed.

Results:
Following SRP and Vitamin D supplementation there was a measurably critical reduction in every one of the periodontal clinical indicators in both groups. In both groups, there was a statistically significant rise in serum vitamin D levels.

Conclusion:
In addition to SRP, vitamin D supplementation shows promise as a host immunomodulatory drug in the management of periodontitis, particularly in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Survival and Complications of Single Dental Implants in the Edentulous Mandible following Immediate or Delayed Loading: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Nagar Priya , Yadav Krishan , Feroz Shaikh Mohammad Abdul , Gangadharappa Praveen , Gupta Utkarsh , Loganathan Jeevanandam 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
The lifespan of an edentulous mandible with one median implant to hold a full denture for 24 months was evaluated to see if the early loading had any impact on it. Single-implant denture retention for the mandibular region was proposed by “Cordioli et al. in the 1990s.

Objectives:
Whether rapid loading and placement of a “single median implant” may result in the implant survival rate comparable to rehabilitation with a single implant and second-stage surgery.

Methods:
It was found that 81 of the 158 implant recipients had quick loading, whereas the rest had delayed loading (77 patients). Patients in the context of “delayed loading group” had follow-up appointments at 1 month, 4 months, 12 months, and 24 months. In addition, the nine implants failed in the 3 months after loading in a quick loading group, while just one implant failed before loading. Median implant survival at 2 years was the study’s main goal. Direct loading had a 7% fatality rate advantage over traditional loading because of the alleged advantages of immediate loading, including the avoidance of second-stage surgery. Prosthetic problems were evaluated using Fisher’s exact test.

Results:
A higher rate of implant survival was not seen when implants were loaded more quickly (P = 0.81). A statistically significant difference (P = 0.019) was seen in implant survival between the therapy groups.

Conclusion:
Single implant loading in an edentulous mandible has a worse survival rate than delayed loading, according to all available research.
Comparison of Single Versus Two Non-Compression Miniplates in the Management of Unfavourable Angle Fracture of the Mandible Orginal Research
Authors: Chatterjee Abhirup , Gunashekhar Shruti , Karthic Ramkumar , Karthika S , Edsor Effie , Nair Roopesh U. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
To compare the postoperative complications of fixing Mandibular angle fractures with two non-compression mini plates, on the superior and lateral the aspects of the mandible, to the standard technique of using a single non-compression miniplate on the superior border.

Methodology:
Fifty patients with MAF were divided equally into two groups. Patients in Group 1 were secured with two mini plates at the lateral and superior border of the MA using an extraoral approach; for patients in Group 2 a single non-compression miniplate was used via an intraoral extended third molar approach as described by Champy et al. The post-operative complications in both groups were compared statistically.

Results:
The findings of this study revealed that there was no significant difference in postoperative complications between the two groups when fixing MAF with two non-compression mini plates versus the standard technique of using a single non compression miniplate on the superior border of the mandible. However, the surgery time with one miniplate was significantly more than the dual plate approach.

Conclusion:
We advocate using two mini plates to treat an unfavorable angle fracture.
Inflammatory Impact on Tissues Surrounding the Dental Implant of Singular Abutments Bonded onto Titanium Base – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Chandra Chetan , Sisir Rapolu , Chandy Ajith A. , Singh Sharwan K. , Saluja Jagveer S. , Loganathan Jeevanandam 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
In dental implants, the biochemical connection between titanium (ti) and bony tissue has been well established. The properties of dental implants such as osseointegration and stability depend upon composition, design of the implant, connection, and design of the abutment, and additional removal of abutments. Recently, laser-generated micro-grooved surface (LSS) and TI abutments are the main focus of preventing peri-implant inflammation.

Objectives:
To assess the inflammatory impact of singular abutments bonded onto titanium bases on tissues surrounding the dental implant.

Methods:
Twenty subjects were enrolled. Only those subjects were enrolled who were scheduled to undergo prosthetic rehabilitation of missing teeth. Random division of subjects was done. Group A: Test abutment group and Group B: Control abutment group. The test abutments comprised Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) titanium abutments bonded onto titanium abutments. However, control abutments were customized and only one-piece CAD/CAM titanium abutments were enrolled.On 6 months and 12 months of follow-up, the clinical and radiographic examination was done. Assessment of the bone level changes, clinical variables, and IL-1b levels was assessed.

Results:
Mean IL-1b levels in Group A subjects at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months were 1.52 pg/mL, 1.69 pg/mL, and 1.55 pg/mL, respectively. Mean IL-1b levels among the patients of group B at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months were 1.56 pg/mL, 1.71 pg/mL, and 1.54 pg/mL, respectively.

Conclusion:
Within the limitation of the study, it can be concluded that the impact on the inflammatory condition of surrounding tissues of dental implant does not vary significantly between single abutments bonded onto Titanium bases and singular abutments.
Knowledge and Attitude about Evidence-Based Dental Practice among Dentists in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Gowdar Inderjit M. , AlMrikhan Faisal , Alanazi Fahad , Alfaifi Khalid , Alanazi Bashar , Al-Qahishi Sami 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Quality of patient care will improve when dental professional practices are based on evidence. The present study was aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitude of private dental practitioners in Al-Kharj regarding evidence-based dentistry.

Methodology:
The study sample consisted of 180 private dental practitioners in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. A pretested questionnaire was used to collect information regarding knowledge and attitude toward evidence-based dental practice (EBDP). Data were collected by direct personal contact and information was collected on the same day.

Results:
Awareness of EBDP among private dental practitioners was 67.8%. Also, 31.1% of subjects told that they practice EBD in decision-making about patient treatment. Only 16.7% of study subjects were aware of the Cochrane database, whereas 34.1% were aware of the evidence-based pyramid. Also, 91.7% thought that they needed to be trained regarding EBD.

Conclusion:
Awareness of EBDP is low among private dental practitioners but the majority of dentists think they need training regarding evidence-based dentistry.
Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Practitioners about Probiotics in Alkharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Gowdar Inderjit M. , Aljuma Abdualrhman , Alenazi Naif , Alqahtani Osama , Altayyar Talal , Almiqren Abdullah 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Probiotics are dietary supplements have found their usage mainly for gastrointestinal problems. Recently, oral health benefits of probiotics are investigated and their use for prevention of oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal problem, and halitosis are established.

Aim:
The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge and attitude about probiotics among private dental practitioners in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.

Material and Methods:
A cross-sectional study conducted on a total of 170 dentists practicing in alkharj. The subjects completed a questionnaire that consisted of information related to assess the awareness, knowledge, and attitude about probiotics. The collected data were expressed as number and percentages.

Results:
96.47% of dentists were aware of the probiotics, while 82.3% of dentists think probiotics helps in improving health. 76.2% have used probiotics for some reason. 81.7% were of the intention to use probiotics for prevention of oral disease.

Conclusion:
This study revealed good awareness of probiotics among dentists in Alkharj. Lack of adequate knowledge about use of probiotics for oral health needs to be addressed.