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Microbial Contamination of Dental Unit Waterlines among Dental Clinics of India- An In vitro Study. 印度牙科诊所口腔科水管的微生物污染--一项体外研究。
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_463_22
Shivashankar Kengadaran, Rakshagan Vikraman, K P Indumathi, Arun Kumar Sundaragopal, Vani Anusha Adiraju, Divvi Anusha
{"title":"Microbial Contamination of Dental Unit Waterlines among Dental Clinics of India- An In vitro Study.","authors":"Shivashankar Kengadaran, Rakshagan Vikraman, K P Indumathi, Arun Kumar Sundaragopal, Vani Anusha Adiraju, Divvi Anusha","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_463_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_463_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental Unit Water Line (DUWL) deliver water to different handpieces in a dental unit. The water in DUWL circulates in a closed system, where it is taken from a container. The quality of dental water is of considerable importance since patients and dental staff are regularly exposed to water and aerosols generated from dental equipment. Output water from DUWLs may be a potential source of infection for both dental health care personnel and patients.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To assess the microbial contamination in the DUWL among dental clinics in Chennai.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An in vitro study was conducted on 60 water samples from 20 dental clinics in Chennai in December 2019. Water samples were collected from three different sources of the Dental unit according to ADA guidelines. The collected samples were assessed for the presence of Aspergillus, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Legionella by agar plate method. The data were analysed using SPSS software version 20.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Legionella was the most prevalent microorganism with 70% prevalence in a three-way syringe and 50% in scaler and airotor, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter with 10% prevalence in scaler and airotor and Aspergillus with a prevalence of 10% in the three-way syringe.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Most of the dental units were contaminated with Aspergillus, Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter which pose a serious threat to the patients as well as the dentists.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141456492","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}
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Salivary Interleukin-6 as a Non-Invasive Biomarker for Chronic Periodontitis and Tooth Loss in Type 2 Diabetes. 唾液白细胞介素-6 作为 2 型糖尿病患者慢性牙周炎和牙齿脱落的非侵入性生物标志物
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-30 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_112_23
Sunila Bukanakere Sangappa, Harsha Mysore Babu, Ravindra C Savadi, Praveen T Krishnamurthy, Ammu V V V Ravi Kiran
{"title":"Salivary Interleukin-6 as a Non-Invasive Biomarker for Chronic Periodontitis and Tooth Loss in Type 2 Diabetes.","authors":"Sunila Bukanakere Sangappa, Harsha Mysore Babu, Ravindra C Savadi, Praveen T Krishnamurthy, Ammu V V V Ravi Kiran","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_112_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_112_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes are chronic inflammatory diseases that increase inflammatory Interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels that induce the production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) causing receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL) expression on osteoclasts, contributing to further alveolar bone destruction.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To assess the role and diagnostic potential of salivary IL-6 (SIL-6) in the detection and evaluation of chronic periodontitis (CP) and tooth loss in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study comprised 240 subjects aged 30-69 years with minimum of 15 natural teeth. Fasting, unstimulated whole saliva was collected, full-mouth intra-oral examination and periodontal evaluation were performed using PCP-UNC 15 probe and glycaemic (HbA1c) levels were analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. Subjects were categorised into four groups of 60 participants each: Group 1 (controls); Group 2 (CP); Group 3 (T2DM with CP); Group 4 (T2DM with CP and tooth loss). Salivary IL-6 levels were quantitatively assessed by enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Average SIL-6 levels were significantly elevated in Group 4 (T2DM with CP and tooth loss) (P = 0.001) and in severe periodontitis (P = 0.001). Karl Pearson Correlation found a significant association between average SIL-6 and average periodontal pocket depth (APPD) (r = 0.180), average clinical attachment loss ≥3 mm (ACAL3) (r = 0.289) and severity of periodontitis (r = 0.3228). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve depicted an overall sensitivity of 53.3%, specificity of 68.6% and accuracy of 60% in the detection and assessment of CP in T2DM with tooth loss.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>IL-6 in saliva is a valuable, non-invasive biomarker in the detection and evaluation of CP in T2DM with tooth loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141456505","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}
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Gout Arthritis of Temporomandibular Joint - A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature. 颞下颌关节痛风性关节炎--罕见病例报告和文献综述。
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_15_22
Nishant Kumar, Kumari Jyotsana, M Srinivasa Raju, Basavaraj T Bhagawati
{"title":"Gout Arthritis of Temporomandibular Joint - A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature.","authors":"Nishant Kumar, Kumari Jyotsana, M Srinivasa Raju, Basavaraj T Bhagawati","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_15_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_15_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Gout is a metabolic disorder that leads to elevated serum uric acid levels and deposition of urate crystals in the joints. The disease is usually confined to the joint space and leads to pain and limitation of jaw opening. The case describes a 45-year-old female patient with a chief complaint of 'occasional pain in the left temporal muscle region'. The case disclosed a gout manifestation in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) after physical and radiographic findings. Gout manifestation in the TMJ is an unusual presentation and a few reports in the English literature address the subject. Gout in the TMJ should be included as a differential diagnosis for joint disorders because of its rarity. A clinician may overlook gout involving the TMJ in the differential diagnosis of facial pain even when the patient has received a diagnosis of gout in other joints.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141456486","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}
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Index of Caries Experience - A Composite System for Recording Dental Caries. 龋齿经验索引--记录龋齿的复合系统。
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_492_22
Sreevidya Bhat, Meghashyam Bhat
{"title":"Index of Caries Experience - A Composite System for Recording Dental Caries.","authors":"Sreevidya Bhat, Meghashyam Bhat","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_492_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_492_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Measurement of dental caries is imperative for its prevention and control. The present study was conducted with the aim of developing a dental caries index that is reliable, reversible, and valid. A cross-sectional study was designed and conducted at the outreach dental clinics of a dental school in India.</p><p><strong>Methods and material: </strong>A total of 219 patients visiting outreach centres participated in the study. Patients attending outreach dental clinics aged 15 years and above, who were dentate and affected by dental caries, were included. Clinical examination was done under clinical conditions with dental chair lighting. Decayed Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) and Index of Caries Experience (ICE) were recorded using the visuo-tactile method according to the index criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The relationship between the DMFT and ICE was determined. Results showed that the DMFT from ICE had good correlation. The decayed teeth index (DTI) score varied from decayed teeth (DT) according to age and sex. DTI was significantly higher for females than for males and higher among younger age groups than older ones, but DT did not exhibit the differences.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>ICE is a new system in which the proviso is to measure the non-cavitated lesions and health of permanent dentition. DMFT and ICE have good correlation. DTI is more sensitive than the DT score.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141456487","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}
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Effectiveness of Plaque Removal Using Different Toothbrushes in Children - A Comparative Study. 儿童使用不同牙刷清除牙菌斑的效果对比研究
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_375_23
D Obukavitha, P R Geetha Priya, Sharath Asokan, T D Yogesh Kumar
{"title":"Effectiveness of Plaque Removal Using Different Toothbrushes in Children - A Comparative Study.","authors":"D Obukavitha, P R Geetha Priya, Sharath Asokan, T D Yogesh Kumar","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_375_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_375_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Effective plaque control is essential for improved oral health. Advancements in mechanical plaque removal using toothbrushes still continue. One such sophisticated intervention is the app-based toothbrush, a new innovative technology that helps to track the child's brushing habits.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study is to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of three different toothbrushes in children aged 6-8 years.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted among primary school children with decayed missing filled teeth (dmft) score of ≤2. Baseline plaque score was collected using Turesky modification of the Quigley and Hein Index 1 week after oral prophylaxis. Children were randomly divided into three groups. Group I received conventional toothbrush (n = 25), group II received powered toothbrush (n = 25), and group III received app-based toothbrush (n = 25). Post-intervention plaque score, toothbrush wear and bite mark scores were done at the 15th, 30th, 45th and 90th day. Participant's opinion on their toothbrushes was evaluated using a questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusion: </strong>App-based toothbrush showed maximum plaque reduction followed by powered and conventional toothbrush. Significant reduction in plaque score was seen at 30th-, 45th- and 90th-day follow-up in group II (<0.001) and group III (<0.001). There was no appreciable difference in the toothbrush wear and bite mark score between the three groups. Children preferred app-based toothbrush in spite of the complex nature of using it.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141456426","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}
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Efficacy and Viability of Subgingival Application of Probiotics as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in Periodontitis. 龈下应用益生菌作为牙周炎洗牙和根面平整术的辅助疗法的疗效和活力。
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_533_23
Mariam Poulose, Dnyaneshwari Gujar, Suneeta Panicker, Shreya Rokade, Meghana Guruprasad, Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan
{"title":"Efficacy and Viability of Subgingival Application of Probiotics as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in Periodontitis.","authors":"Mariam Poulose, Dnyaneshwari Gujar, Suneeta Panicker, Shreya Rokade, Meghana Guruprasad, Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_533_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_533_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to compare the efficacy of subgingivally applied probiotics as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) vs SRP alone in patients with periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Patients diagnosed with periodontitis, with probing pocket depth (PPD) of 5-7 mm on at least two teeth on contralateral sites, were selected for the study and randomly allocated to the test group (n = 31) who underwent SRP along with subgingival application of probiotic paste and the control group (n = 31) who underwent only SRP. Clinical parameters were evaluated in both groups at baseline and after 12 weeks. The viability of probiotic bacteria was evaluated in the test group at baseline, day 4 and day 8.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All clinical parameters showed a statistically significant difference between baseline and 12 weeks on intragroup and intergroup comparison, with a greater improvement in the test group. Microbiological evaluation showed that the mean colony-forming units (CFUs) in the test group were 38.39 ± 7.76, 7.25 ± 2.72 and 1.57 ± 1.29 at baseline, day 4 and day 8, respectively. The mean CFUs significantly reduced with an increase in time from baseline to 8-day time interval.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It was seen that the probiotic bacteria remained viable in the periodontal pocket for up to 8 days after placement, but stable improvements were seen in all clinical parameters even at 12 weeks, indicating its prolonged efficacy. Thus, commercially available probiotics can prove to be an inexpensive method to treat periodontitis when combined with SRP.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141456428","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}
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Evaluation of Remineralizing Capacity of Tricalcium Phosphate, Nano-Hydroxyapatite and Ozone Remineralizing Agents on the Artificial Carious Lesion. 评估磷酸三钙、纳米羟基磷灰石和臭氧再矿化剂对人工龋齿的再矿化能力
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_704_22
Shahzad Ali Shah, Mehak Sharma, Prabu Mahin Syed Ismail, Prashant Babaji, Azhar Mohammed, Bhavna Malik, Ananyo Mandal
{"title":"Evaluation of Remineralizing Capacity of Tricalcium Phosphate, Nano-Hydroxyapatite and Ozone Remineralizing Agents on the Artificial Carious Lesion.","authors":"Shahzad Ali Shah, Mehak Sharma, Prabu Mahin Syed Ismail, Prashant Babaji, Azhar Mohammed, Bhavna Malik, Ananyo Mandal","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_704_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_704_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental caries is a dynamic process. By using therapeutic agents, early, noncavitated lesions and caries limited to the enamel can be stopped or even remineralized. For the remineralization of the initial carious lesion, many nonfluoridated remineralizing agents were investigated.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>An observational study to assess the remineralizing efficacy of tricalcium phosphate (TCP), nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp) and ozone remineralizing agents on the artificial carious lesion.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>In this observational research, the artificial carious lesion was produced on extracted 40 premolar teeth. Later, remineralizing agents (Group A: nHAp, Group B: TCP, Group C: Ozone remineralizing agents, Group D: Control group (Deionized water) were used to remineralize demineralized teeth. Utilizing the Vickers Hardness Number, the level of demineralization and remineralization was assessed. Later these readings were statistically assessed using the Tukey's HSD (honestly significant difference) and ANOVA tests in SPSS version 21.0. The P value was set at 0.05 or less.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After demineralization, there was a decrease in enamel microhardness values, with 32% in Group A, 26% in Group B, 22% in Group C, and 21% in Group D, respectively. From the baseline to demineralization, there was a statistically significant decrease in microhardness across all groups. After remineralization, Groups A, B, and C experienced an increase in microhardness while Group D experienced no changes. This showed that Group A had the highest remineralization percentage, followed by Group B and Group C.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>nHAp and TCP had the greater remineralizing ability, which can be used to manage initial carious lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141456484","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}
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Clinical Outcomes of Titanium Zirconium and Titanium Dental Implants under Immediate Functional Loading in Posterior Mandibular Region. 钛锆和钛牙种植体在下颌后区即刻功能负荷下的临床效果。
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-04-19 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_313_23
Aditi Verma, Kaushal Kishor Agrawal, Pooran Chand, Ramashanker, Shuchi Tripathi, Deeksha Arya
{"title":"Clinical Outcomes of Titanium Zirconium and Titanium Dental Implants under Immediate Functional Loading in Posterior Mandibular Region.","authors":"Aditi Verma, Kaushal Kishor Agrawal, Pooran Chand, Ramashanker, Shuchi Tripathi, Deeksha Arya","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_313_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_313_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Studies comparing the clinical performance of titanium zirconium (Ti-Zr) and titanium (Ti) dental implants subjected to immediate loading in the posterior mandibular region where occlusal forces are higher are sparse in the current literature. Hence, the study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of Ti-Zr and Ti dental implants under immediate functional loading in the mandibular posterior region.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty participants fulfilling the predetermined selection criteria were randomly grouped based on dental implant used; Titanium zirconium (Ti-Zr):20, and Titanium (Ti):20. Dental implants were placed through a standard full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap approach and loaded immediately fulfilling the principle of implant protective occlusion. Clinical parameters including crestal bone loss (CBL), modified plaque index (MPI), probing depth (PD) and modified sulcular bleeding index (MSBI) were measured at baseline and follow-up visits (4, 8, and 12 months). Obtained data were compared with standard tests such as the t-test, Chi-square test, and Mann-Whitney U test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>On intergroup comparison, CBL was more in the Ti-Zr group as compared to the Ti group at 4 months (0.72 ± 0.16 mm versus 0.70 ± 0.13 mm), but it was less at 8 months (1.08 ± 0.16 mm versus 1.13 ± 0.13 mm) and 12 months (1.19 ± 0.17 mm versus 1.24 ± 0.12 mm) but the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Mann-Whitney test also revealed no statistically significant difference in MPI, PD and MSBI at 4 months, 8 months and 12 months recall (P > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>CBL and periodontal parameters of Ti-Zr dental implants were found similar to Ti dental implants under immediate loading in the posterior mandibular region. However, further studies are needed to determine its long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140916444","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}
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Salivary Biomarker Levels in Children with Sleep Problems Before and After Twin Block Therapy. 有睡眠问题的儿童在接受双子阻滞疗法前后的唾液生物标志物水平。
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-04-19 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_88_23
Trupti Balasaheb Bhosale, Vabitha Shetty
{"title":"Salivary Biomarker Levels in Children with Sleep Problems Before and After Twin Block Therapy.","authors":"Trupti Balasaheb Bhosale, Vabitha Shetty","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_88_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_88_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Disturbances in sleep have a wide-ranging effect on a child's life profoundly impacting the standard of living. The aim of this study was to investigate levels of Salivary Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) in a group of children with class II malocclusion and sleep problems before and after twin block appliance therapy.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Eleven children aged 8-12 years with skeletal class II malocclusion and at least one sleep disorder participated in the study. All children were subjected to a recording of their sleep history and a clinical and radiographic examination. Pre-treatment levels of salivary TNF-α and MDA were recorded. A twin block appliance was custom made and delivered to every child. After a minimum follow-up period of 9 months, all children were recalled for a re-evaluation of salivary biomarker levels.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Levels of salivary biomarkers TNF-α and MDA significantly decreased in children following myofunctional therapy using a twin block appliance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The measurement of TNF-α and MDA could be used as an alternative and noninvasive method to evaluate prognosis of twin block therapy for children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140916160","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}
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Correlation between Nasolabial Angle and Maxillary Incisors Inclination in 18-25-Year-Old Chhattisgarh Population Using Pre- and Post-Treatment Lateral Cephalograms: A Retrospective Study. 使用治疗前和治疗后的侧面头颅影像对 18-25 岁恰蒂斯加尔邦人群的鼻唇角和上颌切牙倾斜度进行相关性分析:一项回顾性研究。
Indian Journal of Dental Research Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-11-25 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_157_23
Preeti Paryani, Sunil S Agrawal, Achint Chachada, Megha Jain, Samkit Bothra, Shreya Shrivastava, Heena Sahni
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