Jorge H Wilches-Visbal, Alex A Angulo-Luna, Adalberto Campo-Arias
{"title":"Excessive Daytime Sleepiness among Dental Students - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Jorge H Wilches-Visbal, Alex A Angulo-Luna, Adalberto Campo-Arias","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_215_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_215_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Excessive daytime sleepiness is highly prevalent and variable in health students. However, a meta-analysis that synthesises the prevalence of this symptom in dental students has yet to be reported. This review aimed to compute the pooled prevalence of sleepiness in dental students. A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published between 2000 and 2023 was developed in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. The keywords were sleepiness, excessive drowsiness, Epworth scale for sleepiness, and dental students in all three languages. Original articles and degree theses that reported the frequency of sleepiness with a cut-off point for the Epworth scale for sleepiness greater than 10 were included. The sample sizes and the number of students positive for sleepiness were observed, and the prevalence, raw and adjusted for sample size, was calculated. Seven articles were included with participant samples between 128 and 325 students, totalling 1,546. Students were positive on the Epworth scale for sleepiness between 43 and 189, with a sum of 671. The prevalences were between 22.7% and 58.4%; the pooled prevalence was 42.7% (95% CI: 40.3-45.2). In conclusion, sleepiness was present in 4 out of 10 dental students. It is necessary to systematise the factors associated with sleepiness and establish a relationship with the academic performance of dental students.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"465-469"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143566941","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":"Virdentopsy and E-Identification: A Case Report.","authors":"Emilio Nuzzolese, Fabrizio Pace","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_485_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_485_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Human identification relies on primary identifiers such as DNA, fingerprints, and dental data. However, the availability of forensic odontology services for dental profiling is not always consistent. To address this, a potential solution is the implementation of a virtual and remote dental autopsy called virdentopsy. The human identification laboratory at the University of Turin, Italy has offered this service since 2020, extending it to volunteering associations involved in missing and unidentified persons. In this case report, we present a case involving an unidentified human skull handled by the Volunteering Association, Penelope Piemont, Turin, Italy. Through virdentopsy, antemortem dental data from the missing person's family was compared with postmortem dental data collected remotely from the skull. The positive e-identification process confirmed the identity, providing conclusive evidence and closure for the family. Virdentopsy serves as a valuable metaverse resource in humanitarian forensic odontology and forensic dental identification, ensuring respect for the human rights of the deceased.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"489-491"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143566943","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}
N Prakash, Anil Melath, Subair Kayakool, Hemalatha Doraisamy Murugesan, Arunagiri Karunanithi, D Thavithavakar
{"title":"Anesthetic Potential of Anterior Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block vs Local Infiltration on Crown Lengthening in Maxilla - A Comparative Study.","authors":"N Prakash, Anil Melath, Subair Kayakool, Hemalatha Doraisamy Murugesan, Arunagiri Karunanithi, D Thavithavakar","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_803_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_803_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Trepidation towards dental procedures is commonly seen in the adult population and is one of the major reasons for avoiding dental treatments.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate and compare the anesthetic potential of anterior middle superior alveolar (AMSA) nerve block versus local infiltration during crown lengthening in the maxilla, using a pain assessment tool.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Outpatients visiting the Department of Periodontics at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital were selected for the study. A total of 60 patients indicated for crown lengthening, has been included in the study with the age group between 18 and 65 years, and divided into two groups: Group A (AMSA) and Group B (local infiltration).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>AMSA shows promising results when compared to local infiltration.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"403-405"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122794","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}
Arun K Patnana, Kirti Chaudhry, Archit Dhawan, Arun K Duraisamy, Kanupriya Rathore, Pravin Kumar
{"title":"Effectiveness of Oral Health Rehabilitation Under General Anaesthesia on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - A Prospective Study.","authors":"Arun K Patnana, Kirti Chaudhry, Archit Dhawan, Arun K Duraisamy, Kanupriya Rathore, Pravin Kumar","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_286_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_286_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context/background: </strong>Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities may have compromised oral health and require oral health rehabilitation under general anaesthesia.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The present study aimed to evaluate the changes observed in the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP-14) and Family Impact scores (FIS-12) of children with severe behavioural disabilities and medically compromised conditions after oral health rehabilitation (OHR) under general anaesthesia (GA).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Children with severe behavioural disabilities and medically compromised conditions were recruited, and OHR was done under GA. Teeth with fair prognosis were functionally restored, and teeth with poor prognosis were extracted after parents'/caregivers' informed consent. Pre-operative and post-operative COHIP-14 and FIS-12 questionnaires were filled out by the parents/caregivers. The pre-operative and post-operative values were compared with those of the Student t -test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All responses for the COHIP-14 and FIS -14 had shown significant ( P ≤ 0.001) change after OHR under GA.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The oral and functional health of children with severe behavioural disabilities was improved after OHR under general anaesthesia. The family impact score was also improved in terms of activity and emotions; further financial concerns of the family were also reduced after OHR under GA.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"386-389"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143189269","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}
Saumya Kakkar, Tulika Tripathi, Priyank Rai, G V Veena, Deepak Singh
{"title":"Comparison of Peri-Oral and Masticatory Muscle Activity between Repaired Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate and Non-Cleft Individuals - A Systematic Review.","authors":"Saumya Kakkar, Tulika Tripathi, Priyank Rai, G V Veena, Deepak Singh","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_157_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_157_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surgical intervention in patients with repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) leads to altered muscular activity and hinders the normal growth of the maxilla. To compare the activity of superior orbicularis oris and masticatory muscles between repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate and non-cleft individuals. A literature search was carried out on MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, Semantic Scholar, and Google Scholar databases upto January 2024 resulting in 1320 studies. Specified inclusion/exclusion criteria guided the selection of five relevant articles. Study selection, assessment of the outcome of articles, and subsequent Risk of Bias (RoB) assessment were done independently by three authors. In case of any disparity, the fourth and fifth authors were consulted. All five studies were observational cross-sectional studies. The majority of the studies reported an altered muscular activity in repaired UCLP patients compared to normal individuals, which may affect the normal growth of the maxilla. Patients with repaired UCLP show an increased muscle activity compared to non-cleft subjects, which may lead to altered masticatory efficiency in such patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"478-485"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143399124","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}
Aashish Handa, Kanwalpreet K Bhullar, Roohan M Sandhu, Manpreet Kaur, Surbhi Khurana
{"title":"Incidence of Endodontic Instruments Separation among the Patients Undergoing Endodontic Treatment.","authors":"Aashish Handa, Kanwalpreet K Bhullar, Roohan M Sandhu, Manpreet Kaur, Surbhi Khurana","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_746_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_746_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>The present study aimed to evaluate the incidence of instrument separation and the associated factors among the patients who underwent endodontic treatment from April 2022 to April 2023.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>The clinical and radiographic records of 2911 patients who underwent endodontic treatment during the period of April 2022 to April 2023 were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Methods and material: </strong>The department records both clinical and radiographic were screened in the reported cases of instrument separation, and analyzed and compiled data was sent for statistical analysis.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>Data was analyzed using the Chi-square test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incidence of instrument separation was found to be 6%. The difference in instrument separation about various levels of root canal, the different treated teeth, and various root canals was found to be statistically significant ( P < 0.05). With maximum separation seen at the apical-third of molars in mesiobuccal canals.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The incidence of instrument separation was highest in stainless steel endodontic files at the apical-third in mesiobuccal canals of the molars.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"417-420"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143566942","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}
Adhithya Baskaran, V Ramya, A Beeula, S Shamala, M Devi, Kokila Sivakumar
{"title":"Estimation of Salivary Ferritin Levels in Subjects with Chronic Periodontitis with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.","authors":"Adhithya Baskaran, V Ramya, A Beeula, S Shamala, M Devi, Kokila Sivakumar","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_211_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_211_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ferritin is an iron storage protein essential for iron homeostasis regulation and an indicator of iron stores. It is an acute phase reactant and is elevated in inflammation and chronic infection. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease with periodontopathogens possessing haemolytic activity which leads to increased local iron concentration and iron disorder. Inflammation and excess systemic iron are mediating risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate and compare the salivary ferritin levels in subjects with chronic periodontitis with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Unstimulated saliva sample was collected by standardized spitting technique from 45 individuals, aged between 30 and 65 years divided into three groups. Group I-Healthy individuals, Group II-Subjects with chronic periodontitis with type 2 diabetes mellitus, Group III-Subjects with chronic periodontitis without type 2 diabetes mellitus. The salivary ferritin levels are analysed using latex-enhanced turbidimetric assay in an autoanalyzer.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The salivary ferritin level was elevated in chronic periodontitis with type 2 diabetes mellitus (Group II) and in chronic periodontitis without type 2 diabetes mellitus (Group III).</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"378-381"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143585550","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}
B K Lilly, G M Prashant, V H Sushanth, Mohamed Imranulla, C R Allamaprabhu, H P Vivek
{"title":"Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Ethanol Versus Hydroalcoholic Extract of Mangifera indica Linn Leaves in Different Concentrations Against Streptococcus Mutans - An In Vitro Study.","authors":"B K Lilly, G M Prashant, V H Sushanth, Mohamed Imranulla, C R Allamaprabhu, H P Vivek","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_613_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_613_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the antibacterial activity of ethanolic extracts and hydroalcoholic extracts of Mangifera indica Linn (mango) plant leaves on Streptococcus Mutans in comparison with the positive control (chlorhexidine 0.12%) and negative control (alcohol 96%).</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>Ethanolic and hydroalcoholic extracts of Mangifera indica Linn leaves were obtained by following the extraction procedure. A disc diffusion test was carried out for each group on Streptococcus Mutans .</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In brain heart infusion agar, Mangifera indica ethanol extract (MEE) and Mangifera indica hydroalcoholic extract (MHE) at 100% and 25% were applied to S. mutans cultures in comparison to the positive (chlorhexidine 0.12%) and negative (alcohol 96%) control groups. For every study group, cultures were produced using the Kirby-Bauer diffusion method, and incubating the cultures at 37°C for 24 hours.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>The data were analysed using two-way ANOVA followed by a post hoc test.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>It was found that the MHE 100% and 25% had a higher antibacterial activity of 27.8 ± 1.7 mm and 21.8 ± 1.0mm at 75 µg/ml, respectively compared to other groups. Extracts were found to have statistically significant (P ≤ 0.05) antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus Mutans .</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>All the six groups used in the present study showed antibacterial efficacy and were effective against Streptococcus Mutans . Chlorhexidine continues to remain the gold standard. In comparison with control groups and extracts, MHE 100% showed a maximum zone of inhibition (27.8 ± 1.7 mm at 75 µg/ml) followed by other groups with statistically significant differences. Hence the herbal alternatives proved to be an effective and safe alternative and can be used as conventional modes of treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"433-437"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143523415","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 Dharini, Gheena Sukumaran, Pratibha Ramani, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam, Karthikeyan Ramalingam
{"title":"Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity Against Candida albicans, Streptococcus mutans, Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus and Cytotoxic Effect of the Mouthwash Prepared Using Persea americana and Clove - An In Vitro Study.","authors":"S Dharini, Gheena Sukumaran, Pratibha Ramani, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam, Karthikeyan Ramalingam","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_265_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_265_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>A natural mouthwash with minimal side effects is essential for obviating the disadvantages of chemically based mouthwashes. Research has been carried out worldwide using herbal extracts from leaves, stems, seeds, fruits, etc., for various dental purposes. The present investigation attempted to highlight one such natural product Persea americana (avocado) where the pulp of the avocado fruit has been used to synthesize mouthwash using an eco-friendly green method.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of the current study is to emphasize antimicrobial property in relation to Candida albicans , Streptococcus mutans , Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus and cytotoxic properties of P. americana -based mouthwash which could be used as a potent antimicrobial mouthwash in the near future.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties of the synthesized P. americana -based mouthwash were assessed using zone of inhibition and brine shrimp lethality assay, respectively, and the results were compared with the standard.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prepared mouthwash was effective against C. albicans (14 mm at 100 µl) and S. mutans (statistically significant) ( P < 0.05), and it is completely safe at 5 μl concentration.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concluded that the prepared P. americana -based mouthwash could act as an adjunctive antifungal remedy in future. Dose-based cytotoxic property of this mouthwash requires assessment of the safety levels prior to administering for therapeutic purposes.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"449-453"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143585549","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}