{"title":"A Modification of Fenestration Technique (MOFT) to Increase Vestibular Depth: A Case Series.","authors":"Anukrati Katariya, Bhavna J Kukreja","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_721_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_721_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The most prevalent mucogingival issues include insufficient gingival width, decreased vestibular depth, abnormal frenal attachment, gingival recession, pockets that reach the mucogingival junction, excess gingival, inconsistent gingival margin, excessive gingival display and abnormal gingival colour. Numerous periodontal plastic operations have been used to treat these issues. However, each approach has its own drawbacks and is technique-dependent. Adequate depth of vestibule is necessary to maintain good oral health as shallow vestibule leads to accumulation of food and thus impedes oral hygiene maintenance. This case series describes a vestibular deepening procedure performed using modification of periosteal fenestration technique. This technique includes a series of eight cases of shallow vestibule where vestibular deepening was conducted by giving a full-thickness incision to expose the periosteum and create a window of fenestration followed by suturing the labial mucosa to the periosteum at the apical level. The results reported an excellent post-operative outcome showing increased depth of the vestibule.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380714","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":"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":"Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Eucalyptus and Piper Longum and Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation.","authors":"Nadhirah Faiz, Vinay Sivaswamy, Subhashree Rohinikumar","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_22_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_22_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Gold is the oldest dental restorative material, used for dental repairs for more than 4000 years, and remains an important metal included in the dental sector. In a world where nanoparticle importance has been well established and preparation of nanoparticles has become much easier, it is important to assess if these nanoparticles can be extracted from plants as well. Along with its extraction, analysis of each property of the nanoparticle is essential. Pepper and eucalyptus remain two of the most important ingredients used in ayurveda and can be easily found as a component in everyday consumption.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study was to extract gold nanoparticles using eucalyptus and piper longum and evaluate the antibacterial activity of the derived gold nanoparticles.</p><p><strong>Materials and methodology: </strong>Preparation of plant extract was done following which extraction of gold nanoparticles was performed. Antibacterial properties of the gold nanoparticles were tested by well diffusion method and compared against the antibacterial gold standard, antibiotic amoxicillin. After 24 hours, the zone of inhibitions was measured in millimeters and the data were compiled.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The resultant green synthesized gold nanoparticles show high antibacterial activity against S. albicans, and a fair amount of antibacterial activity against S. mutans, S. aureus, and E. faecalis, which was revealed by comparing the zone of inhibition to the gold standard, amoxicillin 500 mg.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Gold nanoparticles were found to have good antimicrobial activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"429-432"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143424602","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":"Reasons for First Dental Visit in Pre-teen Children in Qazvin, Iran.","authors":"Reza Emrani, Razieh Jabbarian","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_19_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_19_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Early dental visits in childhood, in addition to preventing dental problems, can also be effective in promoting the quality of life. The age of the first visit and the reasons for it vary in different countries depending on the level of education in the community, economic conditions, availability of health facilities and pattern of health services in the country. This study was conducted to understand the reasons for Iranian parents' attitude to dental visits and its relationship with social and economic indicators.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The checklist was used to record the data. It consisted of 18 questions based on the reason for dental visit. Then the reasons were categorized as pain, trauma, tooth discolouration, teacher's recommendation and referral from other dental centres, using insurance coverage, bad dental habits and periodic care. Finally, the doctor's diagnosis was recorded. Statistical methods included Pearson correlation, t -test, ANOVA, and data description was used at the level of 0.05 ( P value = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Pain was the most common reason for the first dental visit (49.7%) followed by discolouration and detecting and carried assessment. Occupation level of education and having an insurance package had a significant relationship with the reason for dental visits in parents.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The level of education and job having supplementary insurance were related to the reason for dental visits. Pain is the most common reason, and it shows that the importance of regular dental visits is not well known by parents. The reason for dental visits is under the control of socioeconomical factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"395-398"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143424790","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}
P Hema, Shyamala Ganesan, E Ahila, S Thirumalai, S Magesh Kumar
{"title":"Effectiveness of Oral Health Education Among Visually Challenged Children using Oral and Braille - A Comparative Study.","authors":"P Hema, Shyamala Ganesan, E Ahila, S Thirumalai, S Magesh Kumar","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_384_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_384_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The present investigation is motivated by the fact that the incidence of visual impairment is increasing all over the world. Visually challenged people may encounter specific problems in maintaining their oral hygiene, leading to a higher risk of periodontal diseases.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This comparative study was conducted among visually challenged 5-20 year old school children. A total of 40 children were selected from two different residential schools for the visually challenged. Prior consent was obtained from the respective school authorities and the parents or guardians through the school. Oral education by oral health talk was delivered via a lecture mode in one school, and the same information in braille script was administered in the other school. The demographic data, Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) and Plaque Index (PI), was recorded before and after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study showed that both modes of administering oral hygiene instructions were effective in improving the oral health status of the study subjects as shown by a reduction in the OHI-S scores. The mean reduction in the OHI-S score in the oral education group was 0.79 ± 0.22, while in the braille group, it was 0.46 ± 0.14. This difference was not statistically significant ( P = 0.966). The mean reduction in Plaque Index score was 0.33 in oral education group and 0.16 in braille. This difference was statistically significant ( P = 0.037).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this study, we found that both the methods of oral hygiene instruction were equally effective in improving the oral health status of the visually disabled children.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"399-402"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143541790","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}
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}
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}
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}