A Sheryl Dolly, P L Ravi Shankar, A V Saravanan, K Raja Pandian, R Sindhujaa, K M Mohamed Rashik
{"title":"Subgingivally Delivered Spirulina Gel and Chlorhexidine Gel in Periodontitis Patients - A Comparative Study.","authors":"A Sheryl Dolly, P L Ravi Shankar, A V Saravanan, K Raja Pandian, R Sindhujaa, K M Mohamed Rashik","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_271_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_271_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Periodontal diseases necessitate adjunctive therapies alongside mechanical debridement. Spirulina platensis, recognized for its antimicrobial properties and minimal side effects, offers promise in periodontal treatment.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study compares the efficacy of subgingivally delivered spirulina gel with chlorhexidine (CHX) gel both clinically and microbiologically in stage III periodontitis patients.</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>A randomized, controlled, single-blinded, split-mouth study was conducted with 23 subjects meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants were randomly assigned to two treatment groups: Group I (control) received scaling and root planing (SRP) followed by 1% CHX gel, and Group II (test) received SRP followed by 4% spirulina gel. Clinical parameters such as Gingival Index (GI), Modified Sulcular Bleeding Index (mSBI), and probing depth were assessed at baseline, 3 rd week, and 6 th week. Microbial load assessment for Porphyromonas gingivalis (P.g) was conducted using real-time qPCR at baseline and 6 th week.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>Paired t-tests, repeated measures analyses of variance using SPSS software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both groups exhibited significant improvements in clinical parameters and reduced P.g load, with no significant difference between the spirulina and CHX groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that 4% spirulina gel, when delivered subgingivally can be considered a viable adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy, offering a natural and potentially cost-effective alternative to traditional antimicrobial agents.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"406-411"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143523472","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 and Maxillo-facial Fungal Infections in COVID-19 Patients - A Systematic Review.","authors":"Preeti Sharma, Sangeeta Malik, Vijay Wadhwan, Kush Sharma, Anindita Chauhan, Rishabh Sharma","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_691_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_691_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The main objective of the current systematic review was to compile and evaluate the data on opportunistic maxillofacial mycotic infections in COVID-19 patients during the treatment and post-recovery period of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Comorbidities like diabetes, corticosteroid use, and mortality among COVID-19-associated patients presenting with oral and maxillofacial fungal infections were also assessed. The review was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis guidelines. A comprehensive search was carried out in the archives of Web of Science, Pubmed/Medline, Scopus, Google Scholar, Lilacs, and Livivo in combination with Boolean operators till 24th June 2022, and cross-sectional studies, case series, and case reports deliberating on maxillofacial mycoses in COVID-19 were included. The included studies were meted to the risk of bias using the Joana Briggs Institute Appraisal tools for prevalence studies, case series, and case reports. In a two-stage collection, 20 studies were included: 9 observational (3269 patients), 5 case-series (42 patients), and 6 case reports (8 patients) from 7 countries. Mucormycosis was the most commonly reported maxillofacial fungal infection (96.7%/3162 cases), followed by candidiasis (3.2%/105 cases) associated with COVID-19. Although aspergillosis was observed in only one case and one patient, a mixed mycotic infection demonstrating both aspergillus and mucor fungal elements was identified in one patient. Comorbidities like diabetes mellitus, indiscriminate corticosteroid use and immunosuppression leads to invasive maxillofacial fungal infections in COVID-19, which may prove to be fatal.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":"35 4","pages":"459-464"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143742791","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}
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}
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}
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}
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}
{"title":"Embracing Structural Competency in Current Dental Research for Future Equitable Oral Healthcare Delivery in India.","authors":"S M Balaji","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_159_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_159_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":"35 4","pages":"373"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143742787","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}