Gargi Jadaun, A Bhagwandas Rai, Panav Talreja, Aayushi Mewara
{"title":"Oral Myiasis of Maxilla - A Case Report.","authors":"Gargi Jadaun, A Bhagwandas Rai, Panav Talreja, Aayushi Mewara","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_525_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_525_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Myiasis is a rare disease primarily caused by the invasion of tissue by larvae of certain dipteran flies. Common predisposing factors are poor oral hygiene, halitosis, trauma, senility, learning disabilities, physically and mentally challenged conditions. A 40-year-old female patient reported with pain in the maxillary anterior region with difficulty in chewing since 1 month.The clinical examination revealed the presence of maggots which helped in arriving at the diagnosis.The possible causes, clinical features and treatment has been discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"111-113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148204752","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":"Dental Lathe Technique for Mouth-Opening Devices.","authors":"Naveen Gopi Chander","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_623_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_623_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The technique presents a simple yet efficient method for fabricating a mouth opening device designed to improve mouth opening functionality. The technique utilises a replicated metal rod, commonly employed for securing a polishing buff in a dental lathe. The fabrication procedure involves an impression with putty consistency of addition silicone impression material. The resultant sectioned putty template is securely fastened with an elastic band. The mouth-opening device can be made either by adding cold cure acrylic resin into the impression template or by producing a wax pattern, which is later processed with heat cure polymethylmethacrylate acrylic resins. The technique proves to be effortlessly simple and quick and readily adaptable in prosthodontic lab environments, distinguishing itself from alternative methods outlined in the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"114-115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146124827","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":"Oral Health in Non-communicable Diseases (NCD) Agenda: From the Margins to the Mainstream.","authors":"S M Balaji","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_379_26","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_379_26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148163017","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":"Prevalence of Tooth Number Anomalies in a Group of Turkish Children - A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Esma Kocaman, Işıl Sönmez","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_920_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_920_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Tooth number anomalies including hypodontia, hyperdontia, and hypohyperdontia-represent the most common developmental disturbances of dentition in children. Their prevalence varies by population, and early diagnosis is essential for comprehensive treatment planning. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of tooth number anomalies among paediatric patients aged 9-15 years in Aydın province, Türkiye.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This retrospective study evaluated panoramic radiographs of children who presented to the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Aydın Adnan Menderes University between December 2013 and July 2022. A total of 8,647 radiographs meeting the inclusion criteria were analysed. Hypodontia, hyperdontia, and hypohyperdontia were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tooth number anomalies were detected in 935 patients (10.8%). Hypodontia was the most prevalent anomaly (8.8%), followed by hyperdontia (1.9%) and hypohyperdontia (0.2%). Females showed a significantly higher prevalence of hypodontia ( P < 0.05), while no sex-related differences were found for hyperdontia or hypohyperdontia. A total of 1,475 missing teeth were identified, with mandibular second premolars being the most frequently absent. Among the 239 supernumerary teeth detected, the maxillary anterior region was the most commonly affected. Most patients with tooth number anomalies exhibited no additional dental anomalies; pegged laterals (3.3%) and taurodontism (0.3%) were observed only in hypodontia cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Tooth number anomalies are relatively common among children in Aydın, with hypodontia representing the predominant condition. These findings underscore the importance of early detection and timely management to prevent functional and aesthetic complications. Further large-scale and genetic studies are needed to clarify etiological patterns and regional variations.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":"37 1","pages":"66-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148301495","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":"Efficacy of Alloplast and Xenograft in Sinus Lift Augmentation with Concurrent Dental Implantation - A Comparative Study.","authors":"Piyush Dua, Shubham Sharma, Shayan Ghosh, Kajal Awana, Amit Gupta, Siddharth Rawat","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_551_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_551_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental implants in the posterior maxilla face challenges from limited bone density and sinus pneumatization, necessitating sinus lift and bone augmentation. This study compares the effectiveness of alloplastic versus xenograft bone substitutes in these procedures with immediate implant placement.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the effectiveness of alloplastic versus xenograft bone substitutes concerning implant stability and bone formation during sinus lift procedures with simultaneous implant placement.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>This prospective randomized study at the ITS Centre for Dental Studies and Research, Ghaziabad, from April 2022 to December 2023, involved fourteen patients randomly divided into two groups: Group 1 (alloplastic bone substitute) and Group 2 (xenograft).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Patients aged 30-60 with ≤5 mm residual alveolar bone height underwent sinus lift using the lateral window technique and immediate implant placement. Postoperative assessments included cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for bone formation and PENGUIN device for implant stability at 4 months.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 16.0 software, with significance set at P < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both groups showed significant improvements in implant stability and bone formation over 4 months. The xenograft group exhibited higher mean implant stability (71.00) and superior bone formation (11.49) compared to the alloplastic group (70.57 and 10.17, respectively). No significant differences in soft tissue reactions were noted between groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both alloplastic and xenograft materials are effective for sinus lift procedures with immediate implant placement, but xenografts show slightly better outcomes in implant stability and bone formation, warranting further long-term, multicentre studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"50-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147716655","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":"Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activities of Streptomyces rochei -Mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles against Dental Caries-Causing Streptococcus mutans - An In Vitro Study.","authors":"Shivam Madan, Ganapathy Dhanraj, Ramasamy Ramasubburayan","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_467_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_467_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Bacterial biofilms in the oral cavity lead to dental decay and reduce the durability of dental restorations. In this context, microbe-derived nanomaterials offer promising, broad-spectrum alternatives to synthetic drugs. This study aims to biosynthesize eco-friendly zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) by a marine actinobacterium Streptomyces rochei and further characterize and ascertain its antibacterial and antibiofilm activities against the oral pathogen Streptococcus mutans .</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>ZnONPs were synthesised using S. rochei and characterised through spectroscopical analysis. Antibacterial activity was assessed using well-diffusion and multi-well plate assays. Biofilm inhibitory activity was determined using crystal violet assay and validated by microscopy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>ZnONPs showed Ultraviolet - Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis) peaks at 364 nm. Fourier Transform - Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) results revealed the interaction of possible functional groups associated with the stability and surface chemistry of the nanoparticle. Field Emission - Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) results showed the morphology of ZnONPs was irregular and flaky, with an average grain size of 55.04 nm. ZnONPs exhibited profound antibacterial activity (Halo: 17.9 mm) with minimal bacteriostatic (50 μg/ml) and bactericidal (100 μg/ml) values. Biofilm inhibitory effect of ZnONPs inferred a substantial ( P < 0.05) reduction in a dose-dependent manner against S. mutans (24%-96%). Crystal violet and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopic (CLSM) visuals manifested the distorted biofilm architecture of S. mutans .</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This novel approach underscores a sustainable method for synthesising ZnONPs and suggests that it could be effectively used as nano-antibiotics by coating the surface of dental implants.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"77-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147716704","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}
Ramakrishna Chevvuri, Hunny Sharma, Ravi Gupta, Heena Sahni, Balasubramanyam Vasant
{"title":"Prevalence of Tooth Wear Among Cement Factory Workers of Durg District, Chhattisgarh - An Evaluative Study.","authors":"Ramakrishna Chevvuri, Hunny Sharma, Ravi Gupta, Heena Sahni, Balasubramanyam Vasant","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_1005_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_1005_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Occupational hazards in the cement industry significantly increase the risk of oral diseases. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with tooth wear among 800 cement factory workers in Durg, Chhattisgarh, to inform the planning of preventive oral health services.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted among workers with at least 1 year of experience. Data on demographics, work history, and department were collected. Tooth wear was assessed using the tooth wear index (TWI), with statistical analysis performed via Kruskal-Wallis H and Mann-Whitney U tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of participants was 32.71 ± 8.33 years. Cement mill workers had the highest prevalence of tooth wear with a mean TWI score for Score 1 (8.00 ± 3.57). Those with over 10 years of experience had significantly higher total TWI scores than those with less than 10 years for all categories of workers ( P < 0.001). Mean tooth wear scores were significantly lower among protective mask users than non-users, particularly with Score 1 and 2 ( P < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Prolonged occupational exposure is associated with more severe grades of tooth wear, indicating the accumulative risk for poor dental health in cement factories. These results underline the importance of appropriate improved occupational safety and health measures such as routine dental examinations and the provision of personal protective equipment such as masks in the workplace for the well-being of employees. The results would be able to provide evidence for the decision-making and prevention programs toward raising awareness of occupational oral health among workers.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":"37 1","pages":"29-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148301468","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":"The Chandigarh Resolution: Systems Convergence and the Imperative for Implementation Research.","authors":"Arpit Gupta","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_295_26","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_295_26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148162943","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}
Mohamed A Elsaharty, Mahmoud M Fathy Abo-Elmahasen, Mohamed A Raghib
{"title":"Palatal Plate-assisted Maxillary Protraction in Early versus Late Mixed Dentition Stages for Class III Orthodontic Patients - A Comparative Study.","authors":"Mohamed A Elsaharty, Mahmoud M Fathy Abo-Elmahasen, Mohamed A Raghib","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_871_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_871_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Class III malocclusion in orthodontics adversely affects the patient profile, so it needs early intervention to achieve more stable, enhanced skeletal results that are reflected in the patient's soft tissue profile.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue effects of palatal plate-assisted maxillary protraction in early versus late mixed dentition in growing Class III patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-two patients with Class III malocclusion due to maxillary deficiency were included and divided into two equal groups. Group I included 16 early mixed dentition patients (age 7-9 years); Group II included 16 late mixed dentition patients (age 11-13 years). All patients received a palatal miniplate with a face mask. Pre- and post-treatment skeletal, dental, and soft tissue measurements were analysed. Statistical evaluation included paired t-tests, inter-group comparisons, Bonferroni correction, and effect size calculation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Skeletal changes (SNA (angle between S, Nasion and A points), ANB (angle between A, Nasion and B points), angle of convexity, maxillary length) were significantly greater in early mixed dentition. Dental changes were more pronounced in late mixed dentition, especially upper incisor proclination (Upper 1/SN: 7.20° vs. 2.85°). Soft tissue improvements were greater in early mixed dentition, with an H-angle increase of 7.71° vs. 3.90°. Early intervention achieved greater skeletal-driven overjet correction, while late intervention relied more on dental compensation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Timing of palatal plate-assisted maxillary protraction significantly influences treatment outcomes. Early mixed dentition treatment provides maximal skeletal correction, minimal dental compensation, and favourable soft tissue response, supporting the advantage of early orthopaedic management in Class III malocclusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"40-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148163031","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}
Jyoti Tahasildar, Srushti Shekhar, Sahana Srinath, K Anjana, Savita Shiragur, Vidya M Annegowda
{"title":"Cytomorphometric Study on Micronuclei and Nuclear-Cytoplasmic Variations of Exfoliated Buccal Cells in Tobacco Habituates Using Phase Contrast Microscope.","authors":"Jyoti Tahasildar, Srushti Shekhar, Sahana Srinath, K Anjana, Savita Shiragur, Vidya M Annegowda","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_55_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_55_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Tobacco comprises of one of the most common addictions in society. It causes alterations in the cellular parameters of oral mucosal cells. Exfoliative cytology is a non-invasive technique that can be used along with chair side examination for supplementing the diagnosis of tobacco induced premalignant lesions and oral cancer. Phase contrast microscope, an essential tool in the field of biology and medical research, provides improved discrimination of cellular details.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>One-hundred twenty subjects as per selection criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique and categorised into four groups (I, II, III and IV) of 30 each: smoking tobacco users, smokeless tobacco users, both smoking and smokeless tobacco users and subjects without any deleterious habits. Fixed, unstained buccal smears were examined under a phase contrast microscope and were evaluated for cellular alterations. Normality test followed by various non-parametric tests was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study showed a significant increase in nuclear area, nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio and mean number of micronuclei per cell in combined tobacco users than tobacco chewers and smokers, but frequency of cells showing micronuclei was highest in smokers compared to tobacco chewers and combined tobacco users.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Presence of micronuclei and cytomorphometric changes could be the earliest indicators of cellular alterations. This indicates there could be a cause-effect relationship between tobacco and cytomorphometric alterations of the cell.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"61-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148162788","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}