bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An In-Vivo Comparative Study of the Soft Tissue Response and Esthetics of the Titanium Implant with Titanium Collar by Flapless and Conventional Flap Technique
Authors: Saraswati Sony , Bhowmick Devleena , Pravin Kumari S. , Mahajan Tarun , Dubey Richa , Smita  
Published: July 2022

Background:
These days, patients want quick results for tooth replacement and esthetic results. However, there is no direct correlation between the achievement of osseointegration and the outcome of successful treatment always. It is vital to sustaining peri-implant soft tissue health for extensive tenure success of the implant.

Aim:
The purpose of this trial was to determine, estimate, and compare the soft tissue retort and esthetics of the titanium implants with titanium collar at periodic intervals by flapless and conventional flap technique before and after prosthesis placement.

Results:
The difference in soft tissue indices namely, gingival index, plaque index, and the modified sulcular bleeding index was insignificant between the two implants placed by flapless and open flap technique 2. There was a significant difference amid the probing depths of the two implants after 3 months of prosthesis positioning where the implant placed by flapless technique showed lesser values as compared to the implant placed by the open flap technique 3. The esthetics of the soft tissues surrounding the titanium implant with titanium collar, when compared, presented a significant difference between the two techniques of implant placement.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, in recent advancements in dentistry, the flapless technique is becoming prominent because of procedure of minimally invasive surgery in implantology. There are advantages of early re-epithelialization and less inflammation around the soft tissue of the implant in the flapless procedure, provided that the prospective for the establishment of a fully functioning along with aesthetically desirable peri-implant soft tissue collar. The flapless technique accomplishes high degrees of gratification by the patients by shortening the surgery time and minimum invasion to both bone and soft tissue.
An In vitro Assessment of Retention Force of ZrO2, Polyether Ether Ketone, and ZrO2-Polyether Ether Ketone Telescopic Attachment for Mandibular Overdentures
Authors: Jena Siba Prasad , Kumari Nimisha , Agarwal Sumeet , Afzal V. A. , Magar Swaroopkumar M. , Gulati Prerna 
Published: July 2022

Objectives:
The objective of this study was to compare ZrO2, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and ZrO2-PEEK telescopic attachments in terms of retention of overdenture.

Methodology:
Forty-five acrylic resin models of the lower arch were divided into 3 groups of 15 each. In Group I, primary and secondary crowns were constructed from all zirconia (ZrO2), whereas all PEEK was used for Group II and Group III was made up of ZrO2 PEEK.

Results:
The mean retention value in Group I was 14.12 ± 3.4 N, in Group II was 15.86 ± 5.1, and in Group III was 22.40 ± 10.3 N. The mean final initial retention value in Group I was 14.50 ± 6.1 N, in Group II was 14.97 ± 8.2, and in Group III was 17.21 ± 9.3 N. A significant difference was observed in intergroup comparison (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
Zirconia resulted in maximum retention as compared to other telescopic crown materials.
Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Ergonomics among Dental Practitioners in Riyadh City in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Gowdar Inderjit Murugendrappa , Alfadel Mohammed Khalid , Almakenzi Abdulaziz Ahmed , Alshahrani Ghanem Abdullah , Alanazi Abdullah Ahmed , Alanazi Abdulaziz Abdullah 
Published: July 2022

Aim:
The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and practice of ergonomics among dental practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methodology:
A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among dental practitioners through Google Forms. Link of the questionnaire was sent through social media and e-mail. The questionnaire was focused on the awareness of ergonomics and practice of ergonomics during dental practice.

Results:
About 97.9% of participants are aware of different operating positions. About 71.7% of participants rate their operating procedure chair positions as good. 52.5% admit they feel numb fingers while working. Many questions were statistically significant according to educational qualification and type of practice (P < 0.050.

Conclusion:
Majority of the study population were aware of proper chair positions, correct operating procedures and were practicing four-handed dentistry, maintained proper back support while working, and even performed stretching exercises during clinical working hours.
Perception, Awareness, and Practice about Missing Teeth, Prosthetic Options, and Knowledge about Dental Implants as a Treatment Modality in the Adult Population of Jharkhand State
Authors: Gupta Vivek , Singh Shivani , Singhal Pallav , Gupta Prashant , Gupta Bhavana , Kumar Surender 
Published: July 2022

Context:
Several options to restore the missing teeth are currently available; however, minimal information is there regarding the tooth loss consequences and knowledge of the various prosthetic options in the Indian population.

Aim:
The aim of this study was to investigate the perception, awareness, and practice about missing teeth, prosthetic options, and knowledge about dental implants among the adult population of Jharkhand state.

Materials and Methods:
A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was carried out on 400 participants. The questionnaire was divided into two sections, i.e., perception awareness and practice about missing teeth, its consequences, and prosthetic options and the second part was about the knowledge of dental implants.

Statistical Analysis:
Chi-square test was applied for comparison, and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:
Maximum numbers of people 178 (44.5%) were interested to get their teeth replaced as a definite requirement. Loss of esthetics as a consequence after tooth loss was known to 72.5% followed by tilting of adjacent teeth (47%). Awareness for prosthetic options available after tooth loss was highest (71.5%) for fixed partial denture's (Bridge). Sixty-three percentage of the studied population had not replaced their missing teeth with any dental prosthesis. Knowledge about dental implants was restricted to a meager of 84 (21%) of the participants. Dentist was the main source of information for dental implants, followed by media.

Conclusion:
Awareness of patients toward missing teeth and its consequences requires more emphasis. Special effort is needed to improve the knowledge of dental implants among the less educated population of this region.
Clinical Assessment of the Bone Width Following Lateral Ridge Expansion in Augmentation of Narrow Alveolar Ridges for Placing Immediate Dental Implants
Authors: Yadav Bipin Kumar , Himabindu L , Thakur Rajesh Kumar , Alqahtani Abdullah Saad , Gufran Khalid , Tiwary Anupam 
Published: July 2022

Background:
Less residual alveolar bone at extraction site at esthetic and functional tooth position is the main limitation in placing a dental implant, especially at long-span edentulous ridges. This needs ridge augmentation.

Aims:
To assess bone width gain and implant stability following narrow ridge augmentation using the vertical ridge split technique.

Materials and Methods:
In 22 subjects within the age group of 20–60 years and the mean age of 38.46 years. The vertical ridge split technique was done in all subjects for horizontal ridge augmentation. Paraesthesia, pain/discomfort, mobility, and radiographic crestal bone width were assessed 6 months postoperatively. The data were described as mean and standard deviation along with number and percentage. Paired t-test was also used keeping the level of significance at P < 0.05.

Results:
Implant stability was seen in 86.36% (n = 19) study subjects and were not stable in 13.63% (n = 3) subjects. Bone width preoperatively was in the range of 3.1–4.4 mm with the mean value of 3.64 ± 0.41. Postoperatively, the bone width increased and was in the range of 5.2–6.3 mm with the mean value of 5.62 ± 0.45 mm. This increase postoperatively was statistically significant with a P value of <0.001

Conclusion:
The present study concludes that acceptable success results are seen using the ridge split technique with simultaneous dental implants placement in both atrophic maxilla and mandible.
An In vitro Study to Determine the Antibacterial Activity of Chlorhexidine and Herbal Mouthrinses against Enterococcus faecalis
Authors: Nagappan Nagappan , Ejaj M. Mohamed , D'cruz Thomson Mariadasan , Subbiah Gireesh Kumar , Tajuddin Rameezuddin , Subbiah Krithika 
Published: July 2022

Background:
Oral diseases have a strong history of treating by natural remedies. Chemical plaque reduction techniques, including dental mouthwashes, are intriguing because they can help patients who are unable to maintain appropriate mechanical plaque management. They are a less technically difficult alternative to mechanical control.

Aim:
This study aimed to compare the antibacterial efficacy of an herbal and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthrinse against Enterococcus faecalis.

Methodology:
The antimicrobial effectiveness (zone of inhibition) of an herbal mouthrinse and chlorhexidine mouthrinse was determined by agar well diffusion method.

Results:
The zone of inhibition for control mouthrinse was 19 mm, and there was no zone of inhibition observed for the experimental mouthrinse.

Conclusion:
The result of this investigation suggests 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate has a better antimicrobial activity than herbal mouthrinse.
Insight of New Generation Dentists towards the Shifting Trends of Three-dimensional Printing for Patient Management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alnafisah Ayoob Mutleb Mousa , Kolarkodi Shaul Hameed , Shujaulla Syed , Gaikwad Rahul N. , Alharbi Fatimah Manaa , Aloufi Lina Sulaiman 
Published: July 2022

Background:
There is a lack of information in the few studies reporting on the use of three-dimensional (3D) Printing for Patient Management. However, few studies have been found about recent advances in 3D printing technology, and biomaterials are revolutionizing medicine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of new generation dentist towards 3D printing and its application in various aspects in the field of Prosthodontics.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study on dental practitioners/Prosthodontist throughout Saudi Arabia using a self-administered questionnaire, which had items to assess the knowledge attitude and practices of study participants toward the use of 3D printing in dental management.

Results:
It was observed 17.5% of our participants had complete information and 10.5% had no information about 3D printers in the field of dental medicine. When assessed, male dentists had complete information about 3D printers (17.5%) than females (0%). 43.9% of our participants “strongly agreed” for 3D printers to be implemented in dentistry, 40.4% had “no idea” regarding the experience of 3D prints.

Conclusion:
Very few dentists have knowledge of 3D printing application in dentistry. Hence we strongly recommend organizing continuing dental education programmed on 3D printing either with hand on workshops, conferences and regular updates on the use of this technology.
Assessment of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Kutia Kandha Tribes of Odisha
Authors: Kumar Gunjan , Dash Payal , Suresan Vinay , Singh Arpita , Verma Rajnish Kumar , Patnaik Jayeshmit 
Published: July 2022

Aim and Objectives:
Among the 75 listed particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG), the highest number is found in Odisha. They do not have proper access to oral health-care services and at-risk to various oral conditions and lesions. Hence, the purpose of the study was to assess the oral health quality of life and its association with different factors of the Kutia Kandha tribal population.

Materials and Methodology:
A cross-sectional study was channeled among 600 Kutia Kandha tribe of Odisha. The oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire was used to check the oral health-related quality of life. Number and percentages were derived using Microsoft Excel and for inferential statistics, a model was developed using multivariable logistic regression using STATA software. P was set at 0.05, which was considered to be statistically significant.

Results:
Total sample composed of 330 men and 270 women with a mean age of 40.62 ± 16.29 years. Smoking was seen among 19.8% of tribal people had smoking habit and 72.33% (n = 434) of the study group consumed smokeless tobacco. Only a few used fluoridated (3.8%) dentifrice. The mean OHIP score of the tribe was 30.67 ± 4.514 and about 65% of participants reported poor oral health quality of life scores.

Conclusion:
The oral health quality of life of the tribe is poor and the prevalence of tobacco among the target population because of the unavailability of dental services. Proper health education and motivation can be acknowledged to this group are required to improve their oral health.
Evaluation of the Toxicity of Human Dental Pulp-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Animal Models
Authors: Thapaswini Yekula , Nikitha  , Phanindra S , Ramavarapu Avinash , Kudala Venkata Raman , Cherukuri Sai Abhishiktha 
Published: July 2022

Introduction:
Dental pulp remains one of the important sources of mesenchymal stem cells for most preclinical and clinical studies.

Aim and Objectives:
To assess the safety after injecting human dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells by intramucosal and intrabony routes in rabbits for clinical application.

Materials and Methods:
Animal studies were carried out among 30 New Zealand male white rabbits (3–5 months old), weighing 1.5–2 kgs, which were divided into three groups with 10 animals in each group. Group 1: control group, Group 2: intramucosal route, Group 3: intrabony route. Data were analyzed using Student's t-test, and any P ≤ 0.05 was statistically significant.

Results:
A total of 30 rabbits were selected for the study, among which significant statistical difference for Packed cell volume (PCV) (P < 0.05), MCHC (P < 0.05), platelet count (P < 0.05), and ESR (p < 0.001) has been reported in the hematological parameters. The results of the present study indicate that the transplantation of hDPSCs by intramucosal and intrabony routes into a rabbit is non-toxic without any detectable side effects or local or systemic rejection. The pre-clinical safety and toxicity of the hDPSCs in various human disease models need to be determined in future studies. Various pre-clinical studies to determine the safety and toxicity of hDPSCs in human disease models have to be done in the future.

Conclusion:
This study showed that the intramucosal route and intrabony route of administration of stem cells were found to be non-toxic at 10 million per mL concentration. A further evaluation must be done for more definitive results.
Stature Prediction by Comparing Maxillary and Mandibular Intercanine Width and Intermolar Width among Tamil Nadu Population
Authors: Dinakaran J , Vadhana S. Rathi , Ravikumar S. Shamala , Kumar Dhivya , Kalaichelvan Vinoth , Manikandan Saranya 
Published: July 2022

Background:
Teeth are one of the strongest hard tissues that can resist a variety of antemortem and postmortem insults and an important evidence in the field of medicolegal and forensics. In the identification of unknown human remains of the deceased, stature estimation is a preliminary investigation. Previously, the comparison of osteometry with odontometry in stature determination has been made. Similarly, an attempt is made to estimate stature using intercanine and intermolar width which may be a forensic tool in the future.

Aim and Objective:
The aim of this study was to determine stature using intercanine and intermolar width in the maxillary and mandibular arches and correlating to identify highly reliable parameter among the two. Further to evaluate the usefulness of odontometry in stature determination.

Materials and Methods:
Subjects for the study were recruited from the outpatient department of APDCH and students of APDCH. One hundred subjects were included in the study comprising fifty males and fifty females within the age group of 17–28 years as per inclusion criteria. Digital Vernier caliper for measuring intercanine width (cusp tips on either sides) and intermolar width (central fossa of 1st molar on either sides) on the study models and standard anthropometer for measuring the height of the subject (vertex to the floor).

Results:
Compared to other parameters, the maxillary intercanine distance is statistically significant to P = 0.05 with correlation value of 0.06 by Pearson correlation method.

Conclusion:
The data collected were subjected to statistical analysis and was found that out of the four selected odontometric parameters, maxillary intercanine width with a P = of 0.032 and Pearson correlation of 0.307 in Group 1 (males) were found to show a significant correlation with height. Regression analysis was done, and regression equations were derived. The following regression equation can be used to calculate the height of an individual, Group 1 (male) −Y = B+ Ax. Y = 135.5 + 0.947X (X - maxillary inter canine width). This method of stature prediction may be of relative importance but not of absolute certainty, thereby making it an adjunct to various other methods of stature prediction. Therefore, using odontometric parameters in combination improves the predictability of estimating stature rather than a single parameter.
Incidence of Dental Caries in Relation to Sweet Taste Perception and Dietary Habits among Students – A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Selvaraju Girija , Subramanyam Divya , Shankari S. Vidhya , Parthasarathi Subbulakshmi , Thomas Preethee , Settu Shalini 
Published: July 2022

Aim:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of sweet taste perception on dietary habits among students. Furthermore, the relationship between dietary habits and caries was studied.

Methodology:
cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 college-going students aged 18–23 years from the Asan Memorial Institutions. The frequency of consumption of certain food items was analyzed from a Beverage and Snack Questionnaire, and the dietary record was obtained for 3 days. The sweet taste perception level was determined as sweet taste threshold and sweet taste preference. According to the sweet taste perception level, children were grouped into low, medium, and high. Decayed, missing, and filled teeth index was used for recording the incidence of caries.

Results:
High sweet threshold and preference groups showed an increased incidence of dental caries compared to the low and medium threshold and preference groups.

Conclusion:
Sweet taste perception level influenced the dietary habits and intake of sweets. The relationship between the dietary habits and the caries was found to be significant.
AAn Evaluation of the Choice of the Treatment for the Acute Appendicitis An Original Research
Authors: Jarupla Srikanth N. , Vadthya Ganesh , Chowdhary Mushtaq A. , Tiwari Heena D. , Pandey Pritee R. , Syed Afroz K. , Mahajan Akriti 
Published: July 2022

Introduction:
The findings of previous studies in the management of acute appendicitis with peritonitis complications are debatable. Thus, in this study, we aim to evaluate two surgical procedures in the management of acute appendicitis.

Material and Methods:
We piloted an observational prospective study on 50 subjects of both genders with acute appendicitis and peritonitis complication. They were divided equally into two groups who received laparoscopic and conventional open surgery. The data were collected for the various clinical parameters, the complications that followed, and the success rates. The data were analyzed using the t test deliberating P < 0.05 as significant.

Results:
We observed a similar distribution of genders, and the mean was 41 ± 0.5 years. We observed that among the laparoscopic group, the longer the surgical time, the shorter the stay at the hospital. Lower complications though not significant were noted than the open method.

Conclusion:
The laparoscopic approach may be suggested for the management of patients with acute appendicitis and with peritonitis. This method showed early patient discharge and fewer post-surgical complications.
Lip Prints and Dermal Prints as a Tool to Detect the Skeletal Malocclusion
Authors: Vatchala Rani RM , Jeergal Vasanti A. , Jeergal Prabhakar A. , Gami Kumar S. , Mankar Samrat , Mankar Sonika 
Published: July 2022

Introduction:For the study's purposes, the researchers are looking to examine if there is a correlation between the skeletal base connection and lip and dermal prints, as well as whether there is a significant variation between genders.Materials and Procedures:Participants in the study numbered 120: Based on Reidel's Malocclusion categorization, There were 40 each of Class I, Class II, and Class III samples. The cellophane technique was used to obtain lip, finger, and palm prints from each of the 120 participants, and the data was analysed using SPSS 22.0. Intergroup comparisons were made using the Chi square test. Atd angle and a-b ridge count were both shown to be statistically significant via the use of an ANOVA test. Class III skeletal malocclusion individuals have a vertical lip pattern, as opposed to the branching lip pattern seen in Class I and II. All three research populations, including the South Indian population, have a right loop pattern. Class I individuals exhibited a greater number of a-b ridges and a greater atd angle. The majority of males and females had branching lip patterns.Conclusion:Dermatoglyphics and cheiloscopy can be used to investigate the genetic correlations of malocclusion and to prevent malocclusion at an early stage. They are simple, affordable, and noninvasive. However, they are not totally dependable because to other ethnic and environmental factors.
Evaluation of per Vaginal Bleeding With Different Drugs in Successful Pregnancy in Patients With Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Authors: Das Rashmi , Rout Rashmi Ranjan , Tiwari Rahul V. C. , Tiwari Heena Dixit , Ravuri Preetham , Kommuri Sirisha , Varma Praveen Kumar 
Published: July 2022

Introduction:
One of the hormones that are crucial in safe pregnancy is the Progesterone. Its defect may cause bleeding and abortion. Hence, in this study, we evaluated two different drug modalities of progesterone for their efficacy.

Material and Methods:
We piloted a prospective observational study among 100 pregnant women in their first trimester. They were divided to two equal groups to receive oral dydrogesterone and vaginal progesterone. The clinical and the demographic data with detailed history were taken and noted. The patients were followed up till the pervaginal bleeding stopped and till second trimester end. The comparisons were made between the groups using Chi square test deliberating P < 0.05 as significant.

Results:
The age, BMI, and the progesterone levels were comparable between the groups. No significant difference between the groups was seen for the adverse reactions and for the continuation of pregnancy till 24 weeks. However, there was a significant variation in the cessation of the pervaginal bleeding, with lower time for the oral dydrogesterone.

Conclusion:
Compared to the vaginal progesterone, oral dydrogesterone performed better in preventing the pervaginal bleeding and prolonging the viability of the pregnancy till the second trimester end.