{"title":"Heat Eliminating and Limiting Device - Possible Use in Orthodontics","authors":"Prasad Konda, A. Bansal","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160306","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125038747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correlation of Body Mass Index and Dental Caries in Patients Attending Baqai Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan","authors":"A. Wali, T. Siddiqui, Sadaf Yousuf, F. Moud","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160303","url":null,"abstract":"Aims and Objective: The aim is to correlate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and dental caries in patients attending Baqai Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Operative Dentistry, Baqai Dental College, between June 1st, 2014 and March 1st, 2015. A simple random technique was employed and 200 adult patients, aged 18-35 years were selected to participate in the study. A structured questionnaire was designed to gather information on age; gender; address; weight; height; decayed, missing, filled teeth (DMFT) index. Dental caries was examined using DMFT index and height and weight measured using BMI. P value is 0.05. Data were analyzed for descriptive statistics and Chi-square test was done to assess the relationship between BMI and dental caries using SPSS version 21. Results: The study shows significant correlation between BMI and DMFT scores, DMFT scores found more in obese/overweight patients. Conclusion: This study results showed a positive correlation between dental caries and BMI. Obesity is thought to be a predictor of dental caries so modification in diet and changes in lifestyle including physical exercises with dental examination and educational care is required.","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123980046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Single Tooth Restoration in the Maxilla with an Ultra-wide Diameter Implant: A Clinical Report","authors":"Nicholas Egbert, S. Ahuja, A. Selecman, R. Wicks","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160308","url":null,"abstract":"Immediate implant placement in the molar region is challenging due to complicated socket morphology, residual inter-radicular bone, and concurrence of the mandibular canal or maxillary sinus. These challenges may impede the placement of implants 10 mm or longer. Placing regular diameter implants <10 mm in length may result in poor primary stability, non-axial loading, increased functional overload, implant failure, compromised emergence profile, creation of a cantilever effect, difficulty in maintaining adequate hygiene around the restoration and the implant, and abutment screw loosening. Implant diameters >6 mm (“ultra-wide”) have been advocated to circumvent the disadvantages of regular diameter implants <10 mm in length in the molar regions. The purpose of this article is to report a case utilizing an ultra-wide diameter implant (Max Dental Implant System, Keystone Dental, Burlington, MA) to replace an extracted molar tooth.","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131664001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Study of Lip Prints among North Maharashtrian Population","authors":"Archana P Borase, Saleem Shaikh, Anand A. Mohatta","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160304","url":null,"abstract":"Aims and Objectives: Cheiloscopy is a technique of forensic odontology or forensic science which deals with examination of lip traces and furrows. This work aimed to study in detail the lip prints of individuals (males and females) in North Maharashtra (Dhule), to determine the most common pattern and to evaluate the differences in lip prints between males and females. Subjects and Methods: Lip prints of 496 individuals (326 males and 170 females) were obtained. The lip prints were analyzed using Adobe® Photoshop® software and classified according to the classification given by El Domiaty et al. The Z-test (SPSS software version 10.0) was used to test the significant difference between males and females for different types of lip patterns. Results: Our study was able to establish the uniqueness of lip prints. C pattern was found to be most predominant, which is different from studies done in other areas. This shows that geographic variation does exist in lip prints with respect to the most common pattern. On evaluation of patterns among males and females, it was found that there were differences in upper lip patterns among males (type-H) and females (type-C), whereas they were same in lower lip. Therefore, upper lip patterns can be considered more definitive in sex prediction. Furthermore, the lateral segments showed more sexual dimorphism than the medial segments. Conclusions: This study established the uniqueness of lip prints. According to this finding, we would suggest the creation of database of a given area or neighborhood, which would act as a guideline or comparative reference in cases which require forensic assistance.","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123972992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trabecular Ossifying Fibroma: A Rare Case Report","authors":"H. Sukhija, R. Agarwal, Shilpi Gupta, S. Sen","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160307","url":null,"abstract":"Fibro-osseous lesions are a heterogeneous mix of pathologies, comprising odontogenic lesions in the jaws and nonodontogenic lesions in other skeletal parts. Ossifying fibroma (OF) is uncommon, clinically benign, slow growing, true, central, osteogenic neoplasm with significant growth potential. We present a rare case of a 28-year-old female patient with a large, painless growth in the left maxilla crossing the midline which was histopathologically diagnosed as trabecular OF and surgically intervened for treatment purpose.","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126822718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dr. N. Priscilla Joys, Dr. R. Muthu Karuppaiah, Dr. Bharath Kumar Garla, Dr. M. Taranath, Dr. R. Palanivel Pandian
{"title":"“Say Cheese” is Passé, “Say Bling” is Here - The Evolution of Dental Jewelry: A Review","authors":"Dr. N. Priscilla Joys, Dr. R. Muthu Karuppaiah, Dr. Bharath Kumar Garla, Dr. M. Taranath, Dr. R. Palanivel Pandian","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160301","url":null,"abstract":"Man has tried innumerable ways to adorn and beautify himself and this thirst seems unquenchable. Piercings, tattoos, body paintings, haircuts, and scarifications are some of the various ways man has been trying to beautify and make himself unique. Of these, dental alterations remain the most frequent of all body modifications. Dental modification is an ancient practice that has existed throughout history and is still practiced today in many parts of the world. Dental jewelry was used earlier as a part of the religious rituals and traditions, but today it is used for fashion and it is gaining popularity among adolescents and young adults. The last two decades have seen the advent of dental jewelry that is flaunted in the visible anterior part of the dentition for several reasons. The trend in India can be expected to see an increase. These include tooth diamonds, gold crowns, dental grills, tooth tattoos, tooth rings, tooth piercings, and oral piercings. Although worn in the fashion context, dental jewelry may lead to increased plaque levels, gingival inflammation and/or recession, caries, diminished articulation, and metal allergy. Information campaigns regarding safe and sterile employment of jewelry by dentists as well as the risks and care involved for patients are necessary, in which the dentist must play a significant role. This review embarks on a journey from the past to the present, to understand the evolution of dental jewelry and the possible underlying reasons for its persistent presence in the society. Implications for further research in this domain are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132184996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Maroli, B. Korrai, S. Premakumar, Snigdha Gavini, Akhila Satya Vungarala, R. Wicks
{"title":"An in vivo Investigation into an Inexpensive Diagnostic Tool for Predicting Susceptibility to Dental Caries: Dermatoglyphics","authors":"S. Maroli, B. Korrai, S. Premakumar, Snigdha Gavini, Akhila Satya Vungarala, R. Wicks","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160305","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Dental caries is a convoluted, chronic, multifactorial disease. The correlative roles of heredity and environment (nature vs. nurture) in the origination and development of dental caries have intrigued scientific researchers.To examine and analyze the role of dermatoglyphics in predicting the susceptibility of individuals to developing dental caries. Materials and Methods: 100 children in the age group 5-12 years were examined during a school screening camp. They were divided into four groups as follows: Caries-free males (decayed, missing, and filled teeth [DMFT] score =0), caries-free females (DMFT score =0), males with caries (DMFT score ≥5), and females with caries (DMFT score ≥5). The handprints of each child were taken and the frequency of occurrence of particular type of dermatoglyphic pattern on the fingertip of each digit was noted. Separate DMFT scores were recorded and analyzed. Statistical analysis was undertaken using nonparametric tests and t-test to compare the dermatoglyphic pattern changes between the two groups and was applied for each variable, to compare the proportions and P value. Results: A correlation was observed between caries susceptibility and fingerprint patterns in the subjects. The female caries group showed maximum occurrence of whorls than the caries-free group and the whorl pattern was found to be more prevalent in females on their left hand thumb than in males, who showed more whorls on their right hand thumb and 3rd digit. Conclusion: Dermatoglyphics can be used as an inexpensive noninvasive tool for diagnosing susceptibility to caries.","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129430251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Chemical Disinfectants on Candida albicans Biofilm Formation on Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Resin Surfaces: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study","authors":"C. Akay, Duygu Karakis, A. Doğan, A. Y. Rad","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160204","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The purpose of this study was to understand the complexities of Candida albicans biofilm formation and to evaluate the effectiveness of most used antimicrobial agents. Materials and Methods: About 24 acrylic resin specimens (2 mm thickness, 10 mm diameter) were prepared. The contact angle and surface roughness of all specimens were measured. C. albicans ATCC10231 was incubated in Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) at 37°C for 24 h. Subsequently, SDA was incubated at 37°C for 48 h. Specimens were immersed to 1% and 2% sodium hypochlorite and phosphate-buffered saline for 10 min and 4% chlorhexidine gluconate for 5 min. The efficiency of chemical disinfectants in removing C. albicans biofilm was evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium-bromide assay test. After application of chemical disinfectant, acrylic resin specimens were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The evaluation of the efficiency of chemical disinfectant was analyzed with one-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey test. Results: The highest and lowest efficiency to remove C. albicans biofilm was identified for 1% sodium hypochlorite and 4% chlorhexidine gluconate. The efficiency of 1% and 2% sodium hypochlorite solution to remove biofilm showed no statistical difference. SEM analysis indicated that after the application of 1% and 2% sodium hypochlorite no fungal cells were observed, and application of 4% chlorhexidine gluconate revealed a few remaining blastospores and hyphal cells attached to the resin surfaces. Conclusions: Disinfection with 1% and 2% sodium hypochlorite solutions revealed the most impressive results to reduce the C. albicans biofilm formation than 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution.","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"116 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117251845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Alimoradi, H. Eslami, Ali Taghavi Zeneuz, Tahmoores Abdollahian, Arash Jangjoo, P. Raei, H. Kafil
{"title":"Isolation and Identification of Bacteriophage Effective on Carbapenemase-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strains","authors":"F. Alimoradi, H. Eslami, Ali Taghavi Zeneuz, Tahmoores Abdollahian, Arash Jangjoo, P. Raei, H. Kafil","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160207","url":null,"abstract":"Aims and Objectives: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the bacteria which exist in oral cavity sores and is challenging for oral diseases specialists. The development of resistance to antibiotics has caused researchers to think of using new treatment approaches such as phage therapy. This study aims to identify and isolate the bacteriophage that is effective on P. aeruginosa causing oral infections. The present research is a laboratory study on six Pseudomonas spp. strains with different carbapenemase-resistant genes. Materials and Methods: Specific phages were isolated from enriched sludge (microbial pentavalent compound). After isolation, to examine the physical and biological structure of bacteriophage, uracil negative staining protocol was used, and finally, the structure was observed using an electron microscope. Antimicrobial effects were evaluated by double layer and spot method. Results: Two types of bacteriophages from Plasmaviridae and Inoviridae families were identified. Isolated phages had the physical and biological structure of bacteriophage and had bactericidal effects against Pseudomonas spp. isolates harboring SPM gene and multi-drug resistant isolates. Conclusion: Findings of this study indicate the usefulness of bacteriophages for controlling carbapenemase resistant isolates. They can be used in combination with other therapies such as antibiotics or mouth washes especially in deep infectious areas such as mouth ulcers.","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"86 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122084582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bassam M. Kinaia, Deena Zimmerman, Mohammad Koutrach
{"title":"Improving Peri-implant Soft Tissue Using a Modified Rolled Connective Tissue Technique: Case Series","authors":"Bassam M. Kinaia, Deena Zimmerman, Mohammad Koutrach","doi":"10.1177/2229411220160208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411220160208","url":null,"abstract":"Achieving natural esthetics around implants in the maxilla is generally a challenge for clinicians. This is primarily due to soft and hard tissues loss that occurs post tooth extraction. In an attempt to compensate for this loss, ridge augmentation is often required before or at the time of the implant placement. In the current paper, a modification of the roll technique is described to correct soft tissue defects around implants to improve esthetics. The main modifications involve the use of a papilla preservation technique and avoidance of using sutures for the pedicle part of the connective tissue graft (CTG). The results of these clinical cases were objectively evaluated using the white esthetic score (WES) and pink esthetic score (PES). The combined score for PES and WES ranged from 16 to 20 at final follow-up (24 months) compared to 14-18 at the time of initial restoration delivery with mean scores of 9.33±0.58 for PES and 8.33±1.53 for WES. The esthetic scores of the current case series were satisfactory and remained stable at 12 and 24 months follow-up, indicating a beneficial use of the modified rolled CTG technique for improving peri-implant soft tissues.","PeriodicalId":116198,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Academy of Advanced Dental Research","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127462546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}