{"title":"Prevalence of Third Molar Agenesis in Patients—A Panoramic Retrospective Study","authors":"V. Padmanabhan, Omar Mostafa, L. Rahhal","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1301","url":null,"abstract":"Background/Purpose: Agenesis is found to be the most common dental anomaly affecting at least 25% of the population. Agenesis is an anomaly where the tooth germ fails to differentiate completely into dental tissues resulting in congenitally missing teeth. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of bilateral agenesis of mandibular second premolars. This study also reflects upon the treatment options available for the agenesis of mandibular second premolars. \u0000Materials and Methods: Bilateral agenesis was considered as agenesis and unilateral agenesis was excluded from the study. Orthopantamograms (OPGs) of 945 dental patients aged 6 years -30 years were examined for the agenesis of teeth. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the percentages and frequencies were calculated using chi square test and the level of significance was considered if p value was <0.05. \u0000Results: The prevalence of bilateral agenesis or congenitally missing mandibular second premolars were at 10.5%. \u0000Conclusions: The prevalence rates of bilateral agenesis or congenitally missing mandibular second premolars are more common in males than females. A well informed evidence based decision should be taken for the clinical management of the missing mandibular second premolars.","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85512617","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}
Sayali C Dhamne, Sabita M. Ram, V. Thakkar, Sanjana S Dharadhar, R. G. Upadhyay, Tanvi A Patel
{"title":"Assessment of Awareness and Use of Rubber Dam among Dental Practitioners in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India","authors":"Sayali C Dhamne, Sabita M. Ram, V. Thakkar, Sanjana S Dharadhar, R. G. Upadhyay, Tanvi A Patel","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1263","url":null,"abstract":"Ab s t r Ac t Aim: This study was planned to assess the awareness and use of rubber dam in routine practice among the dental practitioners of Navi Mumbai, India. Materials and methods: A Google document with a self-administered validated questionnaire consisting of 14 items was digitally sent to 300 dental practitioners via WhatsApp/e-mail and their responses were collected. Results: The surveyed responses revealed that 261 (88.2%) dental practitioners do not use rubber dam in their routine practice, whereas only 35 (11.8%) use it. However, about 166 (58.7%) dentists showed willingness to inculcate the use of rubber dam in their routine practice after appropriate training and knowledge, while 99 (35%) dentists were not sure of using it and 18 (6.4%) were not keen on using it at all. Moreover, 204 (72.1%) dental practitioners expressed interest in enhancing their knowledge regarding rubber dam. Conclusion: The results of this questionnaire-based research study revealed that the prevalence of use and awareness of rubber dam was very limited among the dental practitioners in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Clinical significance: More emphasis should be given to the importance of rubber dam. Various continued dental education (CDE) programs and hands-on workshop can be conducted for dental practitioners.","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86714957","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":"Relation to Sociodemographic Factors and Habits with Dental Anxiety, Dental Fear, and Quality of Life among Students of Different Faculties","authors":"T. Erhamza, Kubra A Carpar","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1277","url":null,"abstract":"Ab s t r Ac t Aim and objective: The study aimed to compare the dental fear, dental anxiety, and oral health-related quality of life of students of the faculty of dentistry, medical faculty, and other faculties and to examine the relationship between these variables and the demographic data and habits of individuals. Materials and methods: The study involving 1,230 (725 females, 505 males) students from Faculty of Dentistry (n = 439), medicine (n = 498), and other faculties (n = 293) studying at Kırıkkale University. Individuals have applied a questionnaire consisting of questions on oral hygiene habits, dentist visits, smoking and alcohol use in the first part and Dental Fear Scale (DFS), Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) in the second part. Results: Dental fear scale, MDAS, and OHIP-14 scores showed a statistically significant difference between faculties (p < 0.05). The difference between medical students and other faculty students was not significant. Modified Dental Anxiety Scale scores were found to be significantly higher in females than in males (p = 0.005). There was no significant difference in MDAS, DFS, and OHIP-14 between different education years in medicine and other faculties. Conclusions: Dental anxiety, fear levels of dentistry students were lower than other students of other faculties and their quality of life was higher. Dentistry education and the year of education have been found to have a potential impact on the dental anxiety, fear, and quality of life of the individuals.","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79719363","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":"Questionnaire on White Spot Lesions to Orthodontist: Members of the British Orthodontic Society","authors":"Chrysoula Tatsi, Kyriakos J Toumba","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1302","url":null,"abstract":"A bstrAct White spot lesions (WSLs) are a risk of fixed appliance orthodontic treatment (FAOT) with no consensus with regards to prevalence, risk factors, prevention, and treatment. The aim is to screen current clinical opinion by emailing a questionnaire to all orthodontists-members of the British Orthodontic Society. The response rate was 7.85% (115/1,464) and the fully completed questionnaires were 105/115 (91.30%). There was a big difference between the mean (43%) and median (20%) estimated risk for developing WSLs. For the majority of responders, the key factors related to WSLs are clinical examination, photographic records, fluoride, oral hygiene, diet, and duration of FAOT. Clinical relevance: Questionnaire-based study on current clinical practice and opinion with regards to WSLs developing during FAOT. Objective statement: There is a lack of consensus in the literature with regards to estimated risk, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of WSLs developing during FAOT. The reader will obtain a picture of the current clinical practice and opinion of orthodontists on WSLs.","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"97 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86037137","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":"Preference and Perception of Pediatric Dentists about Usage of Hand and Rotary Endodontic Files for Treatment of Primary Teeth: A Cross-sectional Study","authors":"H. Subhadra, Rupali S Barate","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1278","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: In the recent past, rotary files have been introduced for endodontic treatment of primary teeth. However, there is limited literature available which cite the preference of pediatric dentist toward the usage of the rotary and hand endodontic files. Aims and objectives: To assess the preference and perception of pediatric dentists about hand and rotary endodontic files. Materials and methods: A study tool comprising of 21 point questionnaire about pediatric dentist’s preference of endodontic files and their perception about clinical effectiveness, advantages, and limitations of the files was administered to 202 pediatric dentists practicing in a metro city. The response was statistically analyzed. Results: 39.7% preferred to use both files, 34.5% preferred to use hand files, and 25.9% preferred rotary files. A respondent felt rotary files are a better option for pulp removal (37.9%) and uniform root canal preparation (70.7%). However, in patients with limited cooperation hand files (62.1%) are preferred. Conclusion: Pediatric dentists preferred to use both hand and rotary files depending upon the clinical situation. Rotary files were perceived to be more clinically effective and hand files were preferred in a patient with limited cooperation.","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"78 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77418832","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}
Gabrielė Šulcaitė, Laura Jacinkevičiūtė, Dominyka Grinkevičienė, G. Skirbutis
{"title":"Orofacial Cancer Situation of Lithuanian Population in the Period of 2010–2016","authors":"Gabrielė Šulcaitė, Laura Jacinkevičiūtė, Dominyka Grinkevičienė, G. Skirbutis","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1273","url":null,"abstract":"Relevance of the problem and aim and objective: Massive bone and soft tissue defects are seen after oncological maxillofacial operations. Surgeons and prosthodontists must cooperate and make a basic treatment plan. It is essential to improve the quality of life of the patient after completely removing the tumor, restoring masticatory function, and improving esthetic appearance. The study aims to collect and analyze the data of patients with orofacial malignant tumors during the period from 2010 to 2016 in the Hospital of Lithuanian Health and find out the availability and their need for rehabilitation and prosthetic treatment. Materials and methods: Patient disease data analysis was performed using the International classification of diseases (ICD) according to malignant tumors localization of the maxillofacial region. The medical records were arranged by age, sex, origin, profession, tumor localization, stage, type, treatment, and prosthetic needs for the patient. Data analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS 25 and Microsoft Excel 2016 software packages. Results: The study involved 827 men and 699 women, the mean age was 68 years. Defects of the lower jaw were detected in 87 patients, of the ear—52 cases in the whole sample. 11.34% of patients required prosthetics to restore the defects after resection. Conclusion: Among 1,526 analyzed cases, prosthetic treatment of the facial defects is required in 11.34% of patients.","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73328026","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}
Amar N. Katre, H. Subhadra, Nivedita S Pande, Shweta R Shirke
{"title":"Impacted Foreign Bodies in Primary and Permanent Teeth: A Report of Two Cases","authors":"Amar N. Katre, H. Subhadra, Nivedita S Pande, Shweta R Shirke","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1279","url":null,"abstract":"Aim and objective: Report unusual foreign bodies lodged in primary and permanent teeth. Background: Children often insert foreign objects inside the teeth to alleviate tooth pain. Such instances are more often reported for permanent teeth as compared to primary teeth. Case descriptions: This case report presents two cases of foreign bodies lodged within the teeth. The first report is a case of a 7-year-old girl who reported pain and examination revealed a pin impacted tooth 54 (FDI nomenclature). The second case reports a case of a 9-year-old girl who presented with pain and on examination, a pencil lead and the nib of a fountain pen was found lodged in tooth 46. In case 1, 54 was extracted considering the poor prognosis of the tooth. In case 2, retrieval of the foreign object was undertaken followed by endodontic treatment because the tooth was permanent and salvageable. Conclusion: In both cases, foreign bodies lodged in the pulp space were found on clinical examination and subsequently confirmed radiographically. The foreign bodies were retrieved successfully and teeth were treated. Journal (2020):","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90833477","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}
Naama WA Sousa, Antonia Tl de Moraes, D. M. Guimarães, Ana Paula Rodrigues Couto, L. R. Pinheiro, J. J. Pinheiro, A. L. Ribeiro
{"title":"Persistent Oral Infection Caused by an Iatrogenic Displacement of a Lower Third Molar Root to the Sublingual Space","authors":"Naama WA Sousa, Antonia Tl de Moraes, D. M. Guimarães, Ana Paula Rodrigues Couto, L. R. Pinheiro, J. J. Pinheiro, A. L. Ribeiro","doi":"10.5005/JP-JOURNALS-10031-1269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/JP-JOURNALS-10031-1269","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000Describe a case of sublingual displacement of a root of the lower third molar, as well as highlight the importance of using appropriate complementary imaging tests and provide the clinician with information on how to prevent and treat this complication.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The displacement of the lower third molar is an accidental event that can lead to serious complications, which is usually the cause of inadequate surgical technique.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A 69-year-old man presented pain and trismus due to local infection 1 month after a tooth extraction. After a misdiagnosis of retained root and surgical exploration, a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) showed a displaced root into the sublingual tissues. A surgical procedure under local anesthesia was carried out to easily remove the displaced tooth root, which resulted in complete healing of soft tissues and disappearance of signs of local infection.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The use of CBCT is essential for the identification and location of the dislocated tooth and the removal of the fragment, as it allows a three-dimensional assessment providing adequate surgical planning which resulted in complete remission of all symptoms.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Few reports have been published to describe this rare complication of dental extractions that support key points for proper management: (1) the use of three-dimensional imaging for proper evaluation and establishment of exact location; (2) careful surgical planning; (3) precise surgery. Successful tooth removal is the main goal of treatment, which usually results in control of associated signs and symptoms.\u0000\u0000Sousa NWA, de Moraes ATL, Guimarães DM, et al. Persistent Oral Infection Caused by an Iatrogenic Displacement of a Lower Third Molar Root to the Sublingual Space. J Contemp Dent 2019;9(3):155–158.\u0000","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82133955","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. Sahu, Shilpa Patel, Jigna Pathak, N. Swain, Rashmi Maruti Hosalkar, Priyadarshani R Sarkate
{"title":"Role of Dental Hard Tissue in Human Identification","authors":"N. Sahu, Shilpa Patel, Jigna Pathak, N. Swain, Rashmi Maruti Hosalkar, Priyadarshani R Sarkate","doi":"10.5005/JP-JOURNALS-10031-1264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/JP-JOURNALS-10031-1264","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Ethnologic identification is one of the major demanding subjects to facilitate human has been encountered with. The forensic magnitude of the dental tissue has been well predictable since teeth are hardest of all human tissues and they can be conserved undamaged for an extensive episode of instance following fatality. They are constant chemically and they retain their characteristics, which becomes a consistent source for determination of human identification. The study of the dental hard and soft tissue for the rationale of establishing the individuality of a victim is called dental profiling. By using the dental profiling techniques, age, gender, and race of an individual can be determined, as well as the data about their socioeconomic status, personal habits, oral and systemic health, occupation, diet, familial relationship, and psychological characteristics. A dental profile is more detailed and reliable if more than one technique is applied. Each human being possesses a unique dental profile that helps them in identification. Education in the field of forensic odontology and techniques of dental profiling is essential since it contributes significantly to the status of the dental profession in additional associated disciplines as well as in public, and it encourages dentists to view their own achievements from a wider perspective. Through the ages, odontological examinations have been a critical determinant in the search of human identity. This piece of review writing gives an overview of the dental evidence and its use in forensic identification.\u0000How to cite this article: Sahu NK, Patel S, Pathak J, et al. Role of Dental Hard Tissue in Human Identification. J Contemp Dent 2019;9(3):130–134.","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87521273","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":"“Surgery-first Orthognathic Approach” for Correction of Skeletal Class III with Open Bite","authors":"Devaki Vijayalakshmi, Reshme Radha Divakar, Ratna Parameswaran, Janani Jayapal","doi":"10.5005/JP-JOURNALS-10031-1266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5005/JP-JOURNALS-10031-1266","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000This case report illustrates the treatment of a skeletal class III patient with the surgery-first orthognathic approach (SFOA) protocol.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000“Surgery-first orthognathic approach” is a growing trend that provides an immediate facial change. The SFOA protocol utilizes dentoalveolar compensation as the key advantage to effect immediate facial change, which in conjunction with the rapid acceleratory phenomenon (RAP) augments the intended tooth movement, thereby reducing the total treatment duration.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A 24-year-old male presented with forwardly placed lower jaw with associated difficulty during eating. Clinical examination revealed severe lip incompetency, mandibular excess, class III skeletal malocclusion, severe bimaxillary incisor proclination, posterior crossbite, and lower midline shift toward right on an average mandibular plane angle.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The SFOA protocol involving bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) mandibular setback along with the correction of the pitch and yaw was performed and the orthodontic phase was followed.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The total treatment time was 5 months and 15 days, following which excellent facial transformation and stable occlusion was achieved.\u0000\u0000Divakar RR, Parameswaran R, Jayapal J, et al. “Surgery-first Orthognathic Approach” for Correction of Skeletal Class III with Open Bite. J Contemp Dent 2019;9(3):144–149.\u0000","PeriodicalId":13857,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Contemporary Dentistry","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77755160","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}