Written by P Poornachitra
Published On Issue 1 Vol 11, 2023
Oral submucous fibrosis is multifactorial, collagen metabolic disorder caused by chronic areca nut chewing. It is a ‘Potentially Premalignant Oral Epithelial Lesion’ (PPOEL) that could be regressed if diagnosed in the early stages. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of clinical symptoms in Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) patients who reported to a dental institution. The objective was to evaluate the association of clinical symptoms specific to OSMF with its grading of disease
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Written by Jonas Zigmantavičius
Published On Issue 1 Vol 11, 2023
The purpose of the systematic review is to evaluate the influence of different grafting materials on buccal bone resorption after immediate implantation. A systematic review of the literature was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines in search of clinical trials published between 2017 and 2022. The research was conducted in electronic databases, including PubMed Medline, Wiley Online Library, The Cochrane Library, and references of relevant studies. In total, 10 studies were included in t
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Written by Natarajan Muthuvignesh
Published On Issue 1 Vol 11, 2023
Tooth loss can occur by progressive caries, accidents, and gum problems. This can affect the beauty, smile, and chewing efficiency of an individual. This can be corrected by replacing the teeth with an artificial denture. Overdenture is a treatment option for individuals with very few teeth. So, preserving the root under the denture will maintain the proprioception, preserve the alveolar ridge by preventing residual ridge resorption and maintain denture stability. Though there are new developmen
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Written by Shahad B. Alsharif
Published On Issue 1 Vol 11, 2023
This retrospective study assessed the prevalence of dental implant-related perforations of adjacent anatomical structures using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Retrospective assessments of CBCT scans of dental implants were evaluated for the presence of relevant anatomical structure perforations. The data collection included demographic and implant information. The implants were further categorized according to the implants’ type, location, length, diameter, mesial and distal spacing
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Written by Sunnypriyatham Tirupathi
Published On Issue 1 Vol 11, 2023
Electronic media learning has emerged as a new trend as a consequence of rapid technological advancements, the expansion of online media, and the decreasing cost of mobile technology. Cleft lip and palate (CLP) are one of the most prevalent malformations occurring in the head and neck region. Numerous reports have shown an association between orofacial cleft and weight loss, and feeding disability. Hence, the primary treatment approach could be a feeding plate obturator which helps them in feedi
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Written by Aravinthrajkumar Govindaraj
Published On Issue 1 Vol 11, 2023
Clinically, an early caries lesion in enamel is initially seen as a white, opaque spot and is characterized by being softer than the adjacent sound enamel and becoming increasingly white when dried with air. The objective of this study is to compare the efficiency of Cervitec® Plus and Fluor Protector® varnish on the incidence of white spot lesions in orthodontic patients. The study was designed as a prospective control trial that included 30 patients. This is a split-mouth study in whic
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