Coronal fractures of the anterior teeth are more prevalent in young children and teenagers. The use of dental adhesive materials to re-attach tooth fragment seems to be a feasible treatment option and has several advantages, including the restoration of function, aesthetics, shap...
Aims: To assess the gingival zenith position and its distance from vertical bisecting midline in the maxillary right and left central incisors in Marathwada region. Materials and methods: 60 participants were selected (34 male and 26 female), considering inclusion and exclusion...
Aims: Frenum is thin fold of mucous membrane that attaches lip and check to alveolar mucosa, gingiva and periosteum. Frenum may affect gingival health when attached too close to gingival margin as it interferes in plaque control. The aim of the present study was to assess morphol...
Root canal sealers are required an impenetrable seal between the core material and root canal dentin. In cultures, the majority of standard root canal sealers have shown inadequate biological activity and are cytotoxic, incredibly when freshly mixed. To address these drawbacks, b...
Purpose: To highlight the procedure and importance of oil pulling technique in oral diseases. Methods: Oil is sipped, swished, pulled and forced all around the oral cavity for 15-20 minutes till it changes it’s viscosity and turns milky white with thin consistency and is spat out...
Aim and Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to define the outcome of annealing on the modulus of elasticity of Heat-activated nitinol, Super elastic nitinol, Stainless Steel, Beta -titanium (TMA), and Cooper nitinol wires. Specific points were tested beside the wire to...
Background: Biometric Authentication by the application of dental findings has gained a lot of popularity in the last few years and has set out as an important adjunct in identification of an individual. Forensic odontology uses various tools such as bite marks, cheiloscopy, rugo...
Purpose: To establish the validity of Panoramic radiography as an adjunct diagnostic tool for early detection of Stroke. Materials and Methods: The Study Subjects were subjected to Panoramic Radiography to verify prevelance of Carotid artery calcification on Panoramic Radiographs...
Aim: To evaluate and compare the anti-bacterial efficacy of commercially available various ayurvedic mouth ulcer gel against Streptococcus mutans. Study Design: In-vitro study. Background: Mouth ulcer, also known as aphthous ulcer, is a type of oral ulcer that can have a variety...
White spot lesions (WSL) are defined as surface and subsurface demineralization of enamel without the formation of a cavity. These lesions have always been an aesthetic concern for patients. There are different treatment options for these lesions. Recently a new micro-invasive te...
Nano Technology is present since the late 1950's and is currently getting highlighted more in the field of dentistry. Nano Technology is grounded on conception of creating active structure by holding atoms and molecules on one by one base. The arrivals of nanotechnology demand th...
Eeva Sunny, M. P. Shyamala Devi, Anusha Anish, Sanjeev Ravindran, Hari S. Pillai & P. T. Annamalai·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2022
Background: The prime aim of periodontal therapy is the arrest of bacteria/host induced inflammation and to maintain healthy periodontium. Pathogenic organisms which are not mechanically accessible can be eliminated by antibacterial agents. Several local antimicrobial drug delive...
Combining telecommunications and dentistry, teledentistry entails the transmission of clinical data and photographs over vast distances for dental consultation and treatment planning. It has the power to increase oral healthcare delivery, increase accessibility, and decrease expe...
The anterior teeth are relatively prone to trauma. According to research, 37% of trauma cases involve the upper central incisors. Anterior tooth trauma resulting in a fracture fragment demands rapid care because of the psychological effects it has on the patient as well as the de...
Periodontitis is a bacterial-induced inflammatory disease of alveolar bone and soft tissues eventually leading to the loss of the tooth. Elimination of the infectious agent is the ultimate goal of periodontal therapy, either by mechanical debridement, non-surgical therapy, minima...