Issue 1 Volume 12 (2024)

To prepare and characterize linezolid-based hydrogel and evaluate its efficacy as local drug delivery in stage II grade A periodontitis. Linezolid-based hydrogel was prepared. Hemolysis assay was done at various concentrations (2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%) and a biocompatibility test was performed by MTT Assay. Forty patients with stage II grade A periodontitis were involved in this clinical trial. Participants were split into two groups. Group A (control) received only scaling and root planing (SRP) an

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Several factors affect the quality of Complete denture (CD) final impressions, such as techniques, materials, operator skills, and dentist-patient relationship. Hence, understanding the clinical impressions-related skills of students may help improve the assessment and teaching process. A total of 160 completely edentulous arches were treated, maxillary (n=80) and mandibular (n=80). Final impressions were made by 4th-year undergraduate dental students (males=40 and females=40). The defects and q

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ChatGPT is an advanced language model that uses deep learning methods to generate answers. The effectiveness of ChatGPT in healthcare education has been studied and has been shown to enhance the personalized learning experience, with the ability to improve communication skills and student involvement in the learning process. Because of ChatGPT's novelty and prospective applications in research and education, it is important to understand the factors that affect its acceptability. This is the

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Dental bleaching has become one of the most demanding dental procedures for patients with high esthetic concerns. This research determined how well banana peels worked as a dental bleaching agent compared to traditional bleaching gels that included 35% hydrogen peroxide (HP). For a total of fifteen permanent incisors, three groups (GI, placebo; GII, 35% HP; and GIII, banana peels) were allocated at random. There were three 45-minute bleaching treatments. A visible ultraviolet light spectrophotom

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This study aims to consider a systematic review of past literature on this topic. It concentrates on the use of these antibiotics in oral-related research. The study is also focused on analyzing the effectiveness of the prophylactic use of antibiotics and antiseptic Chlorhexidine. This study involves the initial search of relevant past studies on the topic. The research process involved a comprehensive search in medical databases: PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar, and other reliable websites onli

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The Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19) virus testing can be done using multiple specimen types, mainly nasopharyngeal, saliva, and serum. The nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) is a gold standard in COVID-19 testing and diagnosis but is often uncomfortable for the patient and requires professional expertise in sample collection. The rationale of this study was to evaluate saliva, nasopharyngeal, and serum detection of COVID-19 and compare saliva with other specimens in COVID-19 testing. Using PRISMA 2020

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Loss or displacement of teeth has an adverse effect on children's psychological health, function, and appearance. Approximately 25% of kids get dental injuries at school. Males are more likely than girls to be harmed than females are, and upper central incisors are the most often damaged teeth. TDIs are most often brought on by falls, sports, bicycling, and auto accidents. Children with Class II division 1 malocclusion, more overjet, and incompetent lips that do not shield the top front teet

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Nanoparticles are used in various fields such as dentistry. Although there are concerns about their unknown effects on the environment and human health. Due to the increasing use of nanoparticles in various fields of dentistry, the purpose of this study was to review the application of nanoparticles in orthodontics. The present study is a review study and was conducted using the keywords Nano Chitosan, Nano ZnO, Nano silver, Nano crucumin, Nanoparticles, and Orthodontics. The desired keywords we

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Maxillofacial skeletal deformities affect the functional activity of the masticatory muscles. The combination of orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery is recommended as an effective way to correct dentofacial deformities beyond the capabilities of orthodontic treatment. This systematic review aims to assess the effect of orthognathic surgery on the changes in the electromyography of the masticatory muscles. A comprehensive electronic search was carried out in compliance with Preferred R

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So far, very little research has been done on the effectiveness of Clear Aligner Therapy. The current study aimed to compare the quality of life regarding the anxiety level, patient satisfaction, and oral health caused by treatment in patients treated with Clear Aligner Therapy and Fixed Orthodontic Treatment. In this descriptive-analytical research, a total of 200 patients were studied, of which 100 patients were undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment and 100 patients were undergoing Clear Alig

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The aim of this study is to evaluate tooth discoloration caused by different root canal sealers and the effect of subsequent bleaching treatment. In the present study, the coronal areas of the teeth whose crowns were cut and filled with the bioceramic root canal sealer and the resin-based root canal sealer, and before filling, after waiting for 1 week, 1 month and applying bleaching treatment. Color changes were observed. Resin-based root canal sealer group showed more coloration in the t2 measu

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