A thorough knowledge of the root canal morphology and unusual anatomy of the tooth is critical for successful endodontic treatment. Common configuration in mandibular molar is two roots and three root canals with different combinations or curvatures. Instrument separation is one...
Forensic dentistry or forensic odontology involves handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence in criminal justice cases. Forensic dentists are involved in assisting investigative agencies to identify recovered human remains in addition to the identification of whole...
Background: Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a congenital disorder that occurs when the inferior lingual frenulum is too short and shows attachment to the tip of the tongue, preventing normal tongue motions. Ankyloglossia can lead to a range of problems such as speech...
Aims: The aim of this case report is to evaluate the skeletal and dental effects of the Distal Active Concept (DAC) technique in an adolescent female patient. Presentation of Case: The patient is a 14-year-old female who presented with a skeletal class II malocclusion, class II d...
The advances in biomimetic materials have seen a rapid rise in the last decade, with the introduction of several newer materials being launched into the market. These materials aim at preserving tooth structure, restoring the overall health of the tooth and making treatment outco...
Nanomaterials have unique physical and mechanical characteristics. The addition of nanoparticles advances the mechanical performance of polymers, because the ratio of surface area-to-volume is high. Nanoparticles are utilised to produce materials with different behaviour because...
Aim: To compare post instrumentation surface changes between Two Nickel-Titanium Single Rotary systems (FKG XP Endo Shaper, FKG Dentaire, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and Micromega One Curve, Micro Mega, Besancon, France using Stereomicroscope. Materials and Methods: 40 patient...
The goal of present case report is to illustrate the success of a novel modified Whale’s tail technique for regeneration in aesthetic zone. A 49 years old male patient reported to the department of Periodontology having chief complaints as pain and increasing space between his up...
Intolerable pain is the most common reason a patient seeks endodontic therapy, hence pain management becomes a prerequisite during endodontic treatment. Premedication with prophylactic analgesics such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, paracetamol, or corticosteroids, use o...
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most common ulcerative disease of the oral mucosa, RAS is characterized by extremely painful, recurring solitary, multiple ulcers in the upper throat and oral cavity, which may lead to difficulty in eating, speaking and swallowing and ne...
Aim: The prevalence of Angle Class III malocclusion is about 5- 15% of the Asian population. For Class III early orthodontic treatments, facemask or chin–cap or some removable appliances were often suggested by clinicians. The aim of this report is to discuss the Class III early...
S. A. Fadare, A. A. Onwumma, M. C. Fadare, A. H. Adlawan, A. D. Gumanoy, E. L. Nnadi & A. T. Bademosi·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2022
Background: Tooth loss is recognized as a public health problem and used as an important measure of the oral health. Oral health is commonly taken for granted, and its significance to overall health of the body's general health is underappreciated. Aim: The purpose of this study...
Aim: To evaluate the antifungal efficacy of xylitol against candida albicans Settings and Design: The study design involves an In vitro study. Materials and Methods: The fungal strain candida albicans was inoculated in a PDA-Himedia. The sample was weighed about 10mg/ml and disso...
Objective: Naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome is a rare and autosomal dominant inherited condition with variable expressivity. Several genetic mutations have been identified but clear genotype-phenotype correlations have not been demonstrated; therefore, the diagnosis is still...
Aim: To increase understanding of Radix Entomolaris for better diagnosis which can reduce complication and procedural errors in mandibular molars. Presentation of Case: This article presents two cases of radix entomolaris (RE) in the mandibular first molar. Its management started...