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{"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}

{"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":"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}

{"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}

{"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}

{"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}

{"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}

{"title":"Radiologic Age Validation using Demirjian's 8-Teeth Method - An Institutional Anthropological Study on North-Indian Population.","authors":"Susmita Saxena, S Nithya, Jitin Kharbanda, Mansi Atri","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_465_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_465_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Age estimation forms a major part of forensic odontologic investigations and makes use of morphologic, radiographic, histologic, and biochemical methods. While anthropometry, development of sexual characters, and dentition are used when chronological age is unavailable, the data obtained from dentition is also recommended as evidence due to its better accuracy and easy determination of tooth calcification.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The study aims to apply the revised 8-teeth method of Demirjian in validating the age of juveniles and very young adults (7-25 years) by using Acharya's India-specific formulas to correlate estimated age with actual age and establish the method's accuracy in the local population. Patients between the age group 7 and 25 requiring Orthopantomograms (OPGs) were taken for the study and assigned a stage based on the 'Tooth development chart'. Gender-specific regression formula was applied to derive the estimated age and compare it with the actual age.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed India-specific regression formula to be more reliable than the modified Demirjian method in correlating the actual and estimated ages. Its accuracy seems to be better only for a narrow age range (14-17 years) within the study group. Better age predictability is seen among females than males in this age group. This method is suitable as an adjunct to other age estimation methods.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The wide variety and diversity in the Indian population along with regional variations in culture and habitat leads to a significant difference in dental developmental stages. This validates the need for India-weighted scores within different parts of North India to assess its reliability.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":"35 4","pages":"421-424"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143742792","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":"Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Oral Health: Emerging Risks and Concerns.","authors":"Priya Ray, Namita Shanbhag, Manjunath P Puranik","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_112_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_112_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":"35 4","pages":"492-493"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143742785","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":"Periodontal Disease as a Potential Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease - An Evaluative Study.","authors":"Achari Aiswarya, Suragimath Girish, Varma Siddhartha, Zope Sameer, S R Ashwinirani","doi":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_737_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_737_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a cognitive impairment disorder, affecting the routine daily activities. Bidimensional relationship exists between periodontal disease and AD, where periodontal disease could exacerbate the severity of AD and cognitive decline reduces the oral hygiene maintenance, increasing the severity of periodontal disease. Dentists should recognize the relationship between periodontal disease and Alzheimer's for better patient management.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The study aims to assess the knowledge, awareness, and practices about periodontal disease as a potential risk factor for Alzheimer's disease among dentists.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>This cross-sectional survey consisting of 20 structured, close-ended questionnaire was circulated among dentists practicing in Western Maharashtra, India.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Google form consisting of pre-validated, structured 20 questionnaire was the means to acquire data from dentists willing to participate in the study. The link to google form questionnaire was mailed to the dentists.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>Chi-square tests were used to determine the association of predictors/risk factors (periodontal disease) with AD. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>185 dentists participated in the study. The study's results revealed a significant lack of knowledge and awareness ( P < 0.001) among dentists about the correlation between periodontal disease and AD.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Dentist's overall knowledge, awareness, and practices were lacking regarding the association between periodontal disease and AD. Dentists should be educated about the bidirectional relationship between AD and periodontal disease, through continuing dental education programs. The patients and caregivers should be educated about oral hygiene and health maintenance for long-term benefits.</p>","PeriodicalId":13311,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dental Research","volume":" ","pages":"382-385"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143541794","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}