bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Study to Assess the Awareness of Adults about Precancerous and Cancerous Lesions and the Associated Risk Factors
Authors: Dixit Arti , Parekh Nirav Hemant , Anand Rakesh , Kamal Nitesh , Badiyani Bhumika K. , Kumar Amit , Obulareddy Vishnu Teja 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
The purpose of this study was to determine which factors contribute to the development of oral precancerous lesions and subsequent mouth cancer.

Materials and Methods:
Throughout the trial, 450 patients agreed to participate in the investigation. The subjects comprised patients with squamous cell carcinoma (n = 79), oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) (n = 200), leukoplakia (n = 41), lichen planus (n = 10), and controls (n = 120). Statistical analysis of the data was carried out using the Chi-square and regression analysis.

Results:
All oral precancerous lesions were shown to have a high prevalence of chewing, which was found to have a strong link with oral cancer. Oral precancerous lesions and cancer were also substantially connected with the length of time someone had the habit and how often they engaged in it.

Conclusion:
Oral cancer and precancerous lesions were determined to be less of a worry when other risks such as drinking and smoking were taken into account.
In vitro Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Bonded with Different Adhesives
Authors: Singh Deepak , Swarup Divya , Kumari Neha , Kumar Subhash , Priya Tanu , Sinha Ritama 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
To endure the orthodontic forces used throughout treatment, the bond strength of bonded orthodontic brackets must be enough with assessment of shear bond strength when bonding orthodontic brackets with various adhesives.

Materials and Methods:
Overall, forty extracted premolars due to orthodontic treatment were included. They were split into four equal cohorts with various primers. With both adhesives, shear bond strength had been assessed with and without salivary contamination. SPSS software was used to assess the outcomes. Consideration was given to statistical significance of P value of less than 0.05.

Results:
Several groups’ average bond strengths in MPa were assessed in both dry and contaminated saliva conditions. When it was dry, Transbond Plus demonstrated greater shear bond strength.

Conclusion:
Hydrophilic Transbond Plus resin outperformed hydrophobic Transbond XT resin in terms of shear bond strength under both situations.
Knowledge and Perception about Dental Implant and Its Complications among Dental and Medical Students—A Comparative Observational Survey
Authors: Dhanai Anishka , Bagde Hiroj , Ghildiyal Chandni , Mukherjee Koushik , Pallavi Kumari , Joshi Prerna 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
As dental implants become more widely used, there is a need to raise awareness about their potential complications. Professionals in the dental and medical fields must take responsibility for educating the public, and future professionals in these fields will play a key role in this effort.

Methodology:
Dental and medical students were polled through online questionnaire, with questions posed in multiple-choice format, to gauge their knowledge of dental implants.

Result:
When medical students were compared with dental students, it concluded that the dental students have more knowledge about implants and its complication.

Conclusion:
The statistical analysis revealed that the knowledge about basics of implantology and implant complications was good amongst dental students than medical students which was statistically significant.
Assessment of Prognosis of Dental Implants in Diabetic Patients: A Clinical Study
Authors: Sharma Anupriya , Deo Aparna , Sharma Ashish , Kumar Deepak , Gupta Prahlad , Cheema Malwinder 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
To evaluate the prospects for dental implants in people with diabetes.

Materials and Methods:
Thirty patients in all were enrolled. The age range was from 40 to 60. Out of 30, 8 men and 22 women were present. HbA1c values were calculated. HbA1c levels and the ratio of problems to implant numbers were shown to be correlated. Data were gathered. Software called SPSS was used to analyses the results.

Results:
Thirty patients in all were enrolled. In follow-up cases, the stratification levels of HbA1c were investigated. The implant failure rate in 8.0–8.9 was 90.91%, with 2 implants failing. The survival rate in 11.0-11.9 was 75%. Others had a 100% success rate.

Conclusion:
Patients with diabetes have higher implant survival rates and fewer problems.
Cytomorphological Spectrum of Head and Neck Lesions by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in a Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Kaur Amandeep , Poonia Sonali , Singh Karandeep , Kaur Dalbir , Madhukar Mohit , Godara Ravish 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is considered the first line investigation of choice for evaluating head and neck swellings as it is a quick, safe, and rapid diagnostic procedure.

Material and Methods:
This is a retrospective study that included 242 cases of head and neck lesions in the Department of Pathology, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha. FNAC was performed by aspiration and non aspiration techniques, and cytological diagnosis was given and correlated with clinical findings and investigations.

Results:
The most common age group affected was 21–30 years. Male to female ratio was 1:1.49. Out of 242 cases, maximum lesions were found in lymph nodes (128 cases), followed by thyroid gland in 81 cases, salivary gland in 23 cases, and miscellaneous group in 10 cases. Maximum number of cases reported were inflammatory (55.37%), followed by benign (29.33%) and malignant (11.15%) cases. Most swellings occurring in the head and neck region are inflammatory in nature.

Conclusion:
Our study concluded that FNAC is a simple, safe, and minimal invasive technique that differentiates between neoplastic and non neoplastic lesions and avoids unnecessary surgeries.
Assessment of Various Reciprocating System in the Extrusion of Debris from Curved Root Canals: An Original Study
Authors: Sharanpriya  , Pushpa Suran , Karuna  , Agarwal Ishita , Deshmukh Vishal P. , Maria Rahul , Mustafa Mohammed 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
The endodontic preparation depends largely on the file systems that are used in the canal preparations. The amount of the intracanal debris that is extruded from the apex may be influenced by the file systems. Hence, the present in vitro study evaluated the amount the debris that is extruded for the two file systems at different working lengths.

Methods:
Forty human mesiobuccal canals of the first molars were collected that were extracted for various causes. They were equally divided to four groups of Reciproc (full length), Reciproc (short by 1 mm), WaveOne Gold (full length), and WaveOne Gold (short by 1 mm). Routine crown-down technique was followed for the canal preparation with the intermittent irrigation. The extruded debris was weighed and compared for the significance.

Results:
The amount of the debris that was extruded weighed similarly in all the four groups with no significant variations. The Reciproc extruded lesser material than the WaveOne Gold.

Conclusions:
The file systems seem not to affect the debris extrusion irrespective of the files’ physical properties. Further studies in a clinical setup are warranted.
Assessment of the USG Detection of Abdominal Pathologies in HIV and Aids and its Association with CD4 Counts – An Original Research
Authors: Kyasa Sai V. , Achuta Kesava M. , Gupta Manoj K. , Ajmeera Rajunaik , Kancherla Neeraj , Singh Faziljot 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
In individuals with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), abdominal pathologies rank second in frequency only to pulmonary illnesses. An essential imaging method for assessing abdominal diseases is ultrasonography (USG). In this study, abdominal pathologies in HIV/AIDS patients were evaluated using USG, and their relationship to CD4 count was further examined.

Materials and Techniques:
400 HIV+ subjects with aberrant abdominal USG participated in the current investigation. The subjects were assessed and graded as per the CD4 counts. Later the comparisons were drawn between the USG, and its relationship to CD4 count using SPSS 16.0 software, and all data were examined using appropriate statistical tools.

Results:
Men were over 60% of the 400 subjects. The average age of these subjects was 35.6 years; the range for this age group was 6 to 63 years. Spleen involvement was found on ultrasonographic examination in 45.1% of subjects, while liver and lymph node involvement was seen in 43.6% of subjects. Substantial correlations between CD4 counts and findings such as periportal & mesenteric lymphadenopathy, localized pancreatic lesion, splenic microabscess, splenomegaly, and hepatomegaly were found. One percent of individuals had lymphoma, which affected the retroperitoneal lymph nodes, pancreas, and liver.

Conclusion:
Present research demonstrates the significance of abdominal ultrasonographic examination in HIV+ patients. CD4 counts have a big impact on how an HIV/AIDS patient’s differential diagnosis is determined. The interpretation of USG results in relation to CD4 levels may aid in accurate diagnosis.
Comparison of Clonidine with Bupivaicaine vs Plain Bupivaicaine in Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia: Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Thakur Sunil , Sharma Anupriya , Kaushal Sushruti , Sharma Ashish , Sharma Nisha , Thakur Preyander S. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a technique of regional anesthesia, introduced by Rafi in 2001. Various additives have been added to prolong the duration of effect of TAP block. We conducted this study to see if addition of clonidine to bupivacaine significantly increases the duration of effect of TAP block.

Materials and Methods:
This randomized, parallel group, placebo controlled double blind clinical trial was conducted on 100 healthy participants (ASAII) undergoing LSCS under Spinal anesthesia (SA) from Jan 2021 to July 2021 after consent of Institutional Ethics Committee. Women with contraindications to spinal anesthesia, allergy to any of the drugs or not-suitable for cesarean under SA were excluded. After written informed consent, eligible participants were randomly allocated into two groups using computer generated random number tables using serially numbered opaque sealed envelopes. 48 out of 50 participants in group A (Bupivacaine) were given TAP block with 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine bilaterally. 2 women were excluded because of conversion to General Anesthesia. Similarly, 47 out of 50 participants in Group B (Bupivacaine + Clonidine) were given TAP block with 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine plus 1.0 mcg/kg clonidine bilaterally after completion of surgery using 18 G Tuohy needle. Separate person used to fill the drugs for block. Participants were assessed for duration of analgesic effect of TAP block measured as the time to request for additional analgesia. Additional analgesic requirement was noted. Participants were assessed for side effects of clonidine like hypotension, bradycardia, sedation and dryness of mouth. Overall patient satisfaction was also noted. Data was analysed using Graphpad Prism 9, using Student’s t-test for primary outcome and Mann–Whitney U test for secondary outcomes.

Results:
The mean ‘duration of analgesic effect with TAP block’ was 6.34 (SD1.26) hrs for ‘Bupivacaine’ group and 10.56 (SD2.12) hrs for ‘Bupivacaine + Clonidine’ group. None of the patients developed hypotension or bradycardia. 25% participants in Bupivacaine only group and 40.42% in Bupivacaine + Clonidine group were sedated (P < 0.05). 20.8% in ‘Bupivacaine’ group and 51.06% in ‘Bupivacaine + Clonidine’ group had dryness of mouth (P < 0.001). Patient satisfaction was equal in both the groups.

Conclusion:
Addition of clonidine to bupivacaine in the dose of 1 mcg/kg significantly increases the duration of analgesic effect of TAP block, decreases analgesic usage without significant increase in side effects.
Impact of Various Remineralizing Agents on Artificial White Spot Lesion on Primary Teeth—A Comparative Study
Authors: Al Ghwainem Abdulhamid 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
The aim of the current research was to assess the effectiveness of different remineralizing substances on artificial white spot lesions on deciduous teeth.

Materials and Methods:
45 deciduous teeth without dental caries constituted the study group for this in vitro research. A 3 mm by 3 mm window of enamel was uncovered at the occluso-gingival midpoint of the coronal labial surface; an acid-resistant nail varnish was coated alongside the uncovered enamel surface of all specimens, employing vertical strokes. Demineralization was executed for the tenure of 72 hours at 37°C temperature in an incubator. The forty-five specimens, fifteen in each group, were assigned to the investigational groups plus a control group as: Group A: Control, Group B: Calcium sucrose phosphate (CaSP), Group C: Casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate–fluoride (CPP-ACPF). Microhardness tester was employed for testing the microhardness of the enamel surface using a Vickers diamond indenter laden with twenty-five milligrams for approximately ten seconds. Vickers hardness number (VHN) calculations for the microhardness were performed at baseline and on the fourteenth day.

Results:
The CPP-ACPF group exhibited greater mean microhardness value at 236.14 ± 2.12, in pursuit by CaSP group with a score of 231.98 ± 3.16 and then the control group at 220.22 ± 5.08. An extremely statistically significant difference was seen amid the groups.

Conclusion:
The current research arrived at a conclusion that both the remineralizing substances were certainly efficient in handling early dental caries, and additionally, casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate–fluoride (CPP-ACPF) was found highly efficient as a remineralizing substance, in pursuit by calcium sucrose phosphate (CaSP).
Evaluation of Root Dentin Damage during Retreatment Procedure using Various Engine-Driven Retreatment File Systems—A Micro-CT Study
Authors: Varghese Eby , Awasthi Naman , Kakarla Pranitha , Mailankote Shilpa , Mishra Debasish , John Nishin K. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
The aim of this research was to assess the damage to root dentin that arises from retreatment with different engine-driven NiTi retreatment files employing micro-computed tomography.

Materials and Methods:
Sixty mandibular premolar teeth having a single root and root canal that were recently extracted were gathered and stored. The specimens were de-coronated at the cementoenamel junction under water irrigation to achieve a homogeneous root length of 16 millimeters. Gutta-percha cones were coated with sealants and placed within the radicular canal till the WL. All sixty premolars were randomly assigned to one of the following three groups, with every group comprising 20 sample teeth each. Group 1: MTwo Retreatment files, Group 2: ProTaper Universal Retreatment files, Group 3: Edge File XR Retreatment rotary files. The quantity of root dentinal injury was estimated by deducting the dentin volume (mm3) in the pre- and post-therapy micro-CT scans at apical, middle, and cervical 3rd points.

Results:
An intra-group comparative scrutiny showed that lower radicular dentinal injury was noted at apical 3rd (0.31 ± 0.16, 0.62 ± 0.02) in Edge File XR Retreatment file system and MTwo Retreatment file system in that order. The statistically significant disparity was seen amid the MTwo Retreatment file, Edge File XR Retreatment file system and ProTaper Universal Retreatment file, Edge File XR Retreatment file system with P value of 0.001on intergroup assessment.

Conclusion:
In spite of the limitations that this research had, it was inferred that each assessed file system proficiently eradicated the obturated material through the retreatment procedure performed. In addition, it was seen that the Edge File XR group showed lesser root dentin damage in contrast to MTwo and ProTaper Universal file systems.
Evaluation of the Clinicoradiological Profile in Cases of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis: An Original Research
Authors: Durga Pradeep Ganipineni Vijay , Ajmeera Rajunaik , Jha Rohit K. , Medikonda Mallareddy , Saifuddin Rehan , Singh Faziljot 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
A complicated hypersensitive reaction to inhaled fungal antigens results in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), an immunologic pulmonary disease. ABPA complicates nearly 2% of instances of persistent asthma as well as nearly 10% of chronic cases of steroid-dependent asthma, and it occurs most frequently in immunocompetent patients. The purpose of the current research was to analyze the radiological and clinical features of the participants as well as the serological association of ABPA.

Materials and Methods:
From April 2020 to April 2021, a retrospective investigation was conducted. The study included patients based on the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology’s criteria for ABPA confirmation. Analysis was done on the demographic information and pathological and radiological test results of the patients. The patients’ pre-bronchodilator and post-bronchodilator spirometry was compared, and asthmatic control was estimated.

Results:
A total of 50 patients were investigated at in this study. Demographic findings indicated young subjects and aa female predominance. Cough was the most prevalent symptom in 84% of patients. Asthma of the bronchi was a risk factor for all of the patients. The mean serum immunoglobulin E level and the mean absolute eosinophil count were 533 cells/L and 2269 UI/mL, respectively. Spirometry results from the study’s participants indicated an obstructive pattern in about 80% of cases. The most typical radiological abnormality observed was bronchiectasis, followed by parenchymal opacities.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, when treating asthma that is challenging to control, the diagnosis of ABPA must be taken into account. Delay in diagnosis might result in declining lung function, worsening asthma control, possibly irreversible alterations, greater treatment costs, and declined quality of life.
Assessing the Effect of Iron on Oral Health Status among the General Population Residing in High and Low Levels of Iron Blocks in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Elakiya S , Rajmohan M , Prabu D , Dhamodhar Dinesh , Bharathwaj VV , Sindhu R , Sathiyapriya S 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
This study aims to assess the effect of iron on oral health status among the general population residing in high and low levels of iron blocks in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India.

Materials and Method:
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the impact of iron on oral health among people in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India. The sample size was estimated to be 600, which were equally divided into two groups based on the high and low levels of iron (300 samples) content of water in the Namakkal district based on the multistage random sampling method. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect the demographic data and oral hygiene practices of the people. Dental stains were recorded using a modified Lobene stain index. P value < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.

Results:
The area and intensity of the dental stains were not significant with age, gender, and blocks. There was no statistically significant difference between the high iron and low iron blocks for the area (A), intensity (I), and I × A of stains.

Conclusion:
The study concludes that the water samples with both high and low levels of iron had a strong impact on the oral health of the people.
Undergraduate Students’ and Interns’ Perception towards Learning Environment at Dental Clinics, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Javed Muhammad Qasim , Nawabi Shazia , Srivastava Swati , Kolarkodi Shahul H. , Khan Asma M. , Awinashe Minal V. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Dental clinical educational environment plays a critical part in the inculcation of skills and enhancement of knowledge for the dental students. The objective was to assess undergraduate dental students’ and interns’ perceptions towards the clinical learning environment.

Methods:
Current cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2020 to February 2021, using the 24-item dental clinical learning environment inventory (DECLEI) on a six point Likert scale. The possible range of cumulative score for DECLEI was from 0 to 100 (interpretation poor to excellent). The inventory was emailed to 111 students and interns at College of Dentistry, Qassim University. The relationship between the independent variables and DECLEI scores was determined by using Pearson correlation test. SPSS version-23 was used for statistical analysis.

Results:
Overall response rate was 78.37%. The mean DECLEI score was noted as 67.5 ± 17.98. Among the factors, the highest mean score was documented for the systematic self-evaluation and the lowest mean score was observed for the item related to patients’ punctuality for appointments. A factor-wise analysis of three subscales of DECLEI demonstrated the respondents had good perception towards all subscales with the highest mean score (72.3 ± 18.06) for Factor III and lowest mean score (61.3 ± 19.81) for Factor II. Overall, the DECELI was found to be reliable with the Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.94. The Pearson’s correlation test showed the weak positive insignificant correlation of mean DECLEI score with gender and categories.

Conclusions:
Present study indicated more positive than negative perceptions of the dental students related to their clinical learning environment. The DECLEI helped in recognizing both strengths and shortcomings of the dental clinical learning environment.