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{"title":"Citation Indices: A Review","authors":"Nazeer Khan","doi":"10.25301/jpda.292.87","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.292.87","url":null,"abstract":"take the equal rank. It does not count the citations, means it ignores theimpact of the publications. Since it is easy to calculate,therefore it is still being used for academic promotions inPakistan and other countries. h-index: To overcome the problems mentioned in the introduction, Jorge E. Hirsch, a physicist from University of California, USA has developed a reasonably better criterion of a scientist’s productivity and citations, known as h-index 1 ,which is defined as: A scientist has index h if h of his/her Np articles have at least h citations each and the other (Np-h) articles haveless than h citations each. It is robust (unaffected by many uncited articles, as well as some highly cited articles) and it mingled by publicationsand citations. Hence, this index supports those scientistswho publish a continuous stream of articles with persistingand above average impact. 2 A further advantage of h index To measure the contribution of a scientist is not only an academic exercise. It helps greatly to the promotion committees, funding agencies, and national & international awarding commissions. Many citations indices have been developed to determine the contribution and impact of scientists' researches. This review article covers 27 citation indices, and computed 23 indices which are not very difficult to compute. Values of these indices are calculated using the author's citations. To determine the quality of research performance it is suggested to use several indices and indicators, instead of only one. However, there is dire need to develop a better index which should be easy to calculate and reduce the drawbacks of h related indices.","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"126 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114071674","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":"Knowledge of Pakistani Dentist Towards Light Curing Units- A Cross Sectional Analysis","authors":"B. Alam, Bahria Medical, Talha Nayab, Arqam Najmi, Umaima Khan","doi":"10.25301/jpda.292.81","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.292.81","url":null,"abstract":"Questionnaire focused on the demographic details along with queries related to usage of light cure devices, type of light cure unit used, curing time used for composites and adhesive, light intensity used for sufficient polymerization. Statistical analysis of the study was done using Chi square and Fishers Exact and descriptive analysis done by analyzingfrequency and percentage. RESULT: Over-all 156 dentists participated in this study, which includes 34% (n= 53) males and 66% (n= 103) females participated. Light-emitting diode (LED) was commonly preferred by 66% of the respondents aged 21-29 years, followed by Quartz-Tungsten-Halogen (QTH). 34% of the dentists of age group 30-39 years had knowledge concerning options for irradiation accessible by Light Curing Units (LCU). Conventional mode was most preferred by 60% of 21-29 aged respondents. Majorityof dentists","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"2 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120808571","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":"Changes in Candidal Count Following Provision of Complete Denture","authors":"Momina Akram, Muhammad Waseem ullah Khan, Sabiha Naeem","doi":"10.25301/jpda.292.77","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.292.77","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE: Candida associated denture stomatitis is the most common oral disease in denture wearers. The density of Candida in individuals using prosthesis is very important in terms of infection development. As denture stomatitis is a multifactorial disease, so denture wearing, along with many other factors, involves in the changes of candidal count. Determine the candidalcount after providing the patients with complete dentures as quantification of candidal count is helpful in differentiating between colonization and infection. METHODOLOGY: This study was conducted in Department of Prosthodontics, Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore. 155 edentulous patients visiting the Prosthodontic department were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Before insertionof complete dentures, oral sample were taken using the oral rinse technique. The sample was inoculated on Sabouraud's agar, and incubated at 220C for 48 hrs. The number of colonies characteristic of Candida was counted. Denture hygiene instructions given. The patients were recalled after three months and the same oral sampling and culture technique were employed. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients that were included in the study was 57.97 ±4.99 years. In this study majority of the patients were male and constituted almost 80% of the sample population. The mean colony forming units before provision of complete dentures were 19.75 with a standard deviation of 12.30, this is considerably less than colony forming units afterprovision of complete dentures which was 165.37 with a standard deviation of 73.85. CONCLUSION: Denture wearing with meticulous oral hygiene in elderly individuals is of great concern in controlling candidalgrowth. Denture removal at night is recommended to help in eliminating the source of the infectious agent.","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122513856","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":"Prenatal Oral Health Care and Dental Service Utilization by Pregnant Women: A Survey in Four Maternity Centers of Gulshan Town, District East, Karachi","authors":"F. A. Sattar, Szabist., A. Khan","doi":"10.25301/jpda.292.60","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.292.60","url":null,"abstract":"healthy society is dependent on health of mothers who nurture their future generations.1 It is commonly acknowledge that good oral health knowledge is precursor of good oral health behavior.2 According to WHO, oral health is one of the most important public health concern and should be addressed seriously. Pregnancy is a dynamic condition of female body causing a number of physiologic changes. These physiologic changes lead to numerous oral conditions1,3-7 shown in figure 1. Good maternal health is certainly one of the important determinants in lowering rate of pregnancy related complications. Improving oral health during pregnancy not only proves to be supportive but also decreases pregnancy related complications like pre-term birth, pre-eclampsia, morbidity and mortality of infants.1,3,8,9 Studies show that 50% of pregnant women develop oral diseases. It has been shown that bacteria (MutantStreptococci MS) is responsible for early childhood caries, transmitted from mother's saliva and rate of transmission increase if she bears poor oral hygiene with untreated dental caries.3 Otherpredisposing factors are poor diet, alcohol, smoking, betel nut chewing and gutka consumption. These factors affect both general and oral health. Most common barriers 1. Research Medical Officer, Centre for Non-Communicable Disease Karachi. 2. Consultant Dentist, Visiting Faculty, The Aga Khan Health Services, Visiting faculty, The Aga Khan University and SZABIST. Corresponding author: “Dr. Ali Hussain Khan” < Alihussain.kh@gmail.com >","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114189316","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":"Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Designing Removable Partial Denture Among Interns and Dentist; Dental Schools in Pakistan","authors":"M. F. Khan, F. N. Khan, M. A. Lone, M. W. Hussain, Muhammad Ali Shaikh, I. Shaikh","doi":"10.25301/jpda.292.66","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.292.66","url":null,"abstract":"here are multiple options available in modern day restorative dentistry to restore partially edentulous arches.1 From simple removable options of restoration with fixed options with or without dental implants.1 While choosing between the options over all treatment cost, time and oral hygiene maintenance is mostly considered by the dentist.2 Removable partial denture (RPD) is one of the simple options available and if used scientifically and strategically could benefit the patient in restoration of function and esthetic and could be acceptable to the patient as well.2-3 There are different clinical and laboratory steps in the designing of an RPD such as surveying the primary cast and drawing a preliminary design and marking out the areas which need modification.3 After the tooth modification have been done the secondary cast is again reoriented on the dental surveyor and checked for the appropriate amount of tooth modification have been done in the mouth. Once satisfied the final design is drawn on the laboratory from and send to the laboratory technician to follow the design instructions.4-5 There are many components of an RPD which 1. Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Baqai Dental College, Baqai Medical University, Karachi. 2. Registrar, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Baqai Dental College, Baqai Medical University, Karachi. 3. Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi. 4. Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan. 5. Senior Registrar, Department of Prosthodontics, Baqai Dental College, Baqai Medical University, Karachi. 6. Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Dentistry Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. Corresponding author: “Dr. Fatima Naseem Ahmed Khan” < fnaknlm@gmail.com >","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130974492","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":"Location of the Mental Foramen Using Volumetrically Rendered CBCT Images","authors":"W. Alfaleh","doi":"10.25301/jpda.291.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.291.19","url":null,"abstract":"volume rendering imaging processing tool. The results will be compared with findings in previous studies. OBJECTIVE: To determine mental foramen location using volumetrically rendered Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).METHODOLOGY: This is a retrospective study composed of data from 200 scans of patients which were referred to the oral and maxillofacial radiology clinic. Localization was done bilaterally based on the relationship between the mental foramen and posterior teeth in their long axes. six possible position were identified (Position 1: anterior to the first premolar, Position 2: in line with the first premolar, Position 3: between premolars, Position 4: in line with the second premolar, Position 5: between second premolar and first molar, Position 6: in line with first molar). For analysis descriptive statistic were used (mean and frequency).RESULTS: In total, 200 scans were analyzed, 112 (56%) were females and 88 (44%) males with a mean age of 32.5 years (±13.1). Four hundred sites were assessed. The most common position of the mental foramen was in line with the second premolar (position 4) with a prevalence of 45.5%, followed by position 3 (41.5%). The prevalence of the other mental foramen position types combined (type 1, 2, 5 and 6) were 13% .bilateral symmetry was noted in 71% of the cases. CONCLUSIONS: Mental foramen location can be variable therefore, clinicians should be aware about this variation before surgical procedures involving mental foramen region. CBCT is recommended to avoid possible complication. The study was conducted retrospectively from CBCT scans of 200 patients seen in the Oral and Maxillofacial The CBCT examinations were originally done for various reasons, more commonly, implant site assessment, TMJ, orthognathic surgery preoperative assessment. None of the scans were done for the evaluation of position of MF.","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132647734","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":"Secondary Amyloidosis Presenting as Oral Nodules","authors":"A. Kiyani, A. Z. Kiani, U. Luqman","doi":"10.25301/jpda.284.204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.284.204","url":null,"abstract":"econdary, or reactive amyloidosis is a type of systemic amyloidosis seen in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, sarcoidosis, and tuberculosis. It results from proliferation and subsequent deposition of an acute-phase protein called serum amyloid A in tissues. Clinical features are usually slow to develop. The first manifestations are usually proteinuria and renal dysfunction. The severity of renal involvement determines prognosis of the patient. Liver and heart involvement may also be seen.1,2 Oral involvement with secondary amyloidosis is exceedingly rare. The most frequently affected site is the tongue. The protein deposition usually results in generalized or nodular macroglossia. More diffuse involvement of the oral cavity has also been reported as yellow nodules, or generalized ulceration.3,4 Here we present a case of a 63-year-old Pakistani female who was first diagnosed with secondary amyloidosis following a biopsy of her oral nodules, despite being under the care of multiple physicians for her systemic complaints. Our case emphasizes the need of multidisciplinary practice in Pakistan. CASE REPORT","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114595968","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":"Salivary Biomarkers of Chronic Periodontitis","authors":"Naima Jabeen, S. Ghafoor","doi":"10.25301/jpda.284.197","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.284.197","url":null,"abstract":"aliva is a complex hypertonic solution which is an exudate from salivary acini, gingival crevicular fluid and oral mucosa. Major salivary glands include parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands which secrete approximately 90% of saliva and the rest 10% of saliva is produced by minor salivary glands.1 Saliva contains 99% of water and 1% consist of organic molecules and inorganic component (e.g., proteins, carbohydrates and lipids). A healthy person secretes 600ml of saliva in the whole day.2 The function of saliva is to maintain the oral cavity health by means of their antibacterial and antiviral activity. It also helps in lubrication, taste, digestion and provides tooth integrity and repair of oral mucosa3 (Figure 1). \"The term, biomarker, refers to measurable and quantifiable biological parameters than can serve as indicators for health and physiology-related assessments, such as pathogenic processes, environmental exposure, disease diagnosis and prognosis or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention\".4 According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a biomarker is a characteristic that is objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of a normal biological process, pathogenic process, or pharmaceutical response to therapeutic intervention.5","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131910757","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":"Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia with Tooth Supported Complete Overdentures: A Case Report","authors":"Muhammad Waseem ullah Khan, Momina Akram, Sabiha Naeem, Ruksana Akram","doi":"10.25301/jpda.284.201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.284.201","url":null,"abstract":"ctodermal dysplasia comprises of a spectrum of inherited disorders due to abnormalities in the tissue derived from the embryonic ectoderm including Trichodysplasia, Hypodontia/Anodontia, Hypohidrosis/Anhydrosis and Onychodysplasia.1,2 More than 170 different nosologic groups of ectodermal dysplasia can be found in the literature but from a clinical standpoint, it can be divided in two major categories.2,3 Christ-SiemensTaurine Syndrome is the most common and classical form which is genetically transmitted X-linked recessive trait and presents with hypodontia, hypohidrosis, hypotrichosis and particular faces.4 Orofacial manifestations of this syndrome include hypodontia, anodontia, hypo-plastic conical teeth, under development of alveolar ridges, loss of occlusal vertical dimension, prominent supraorbital ridges, frontal bossing, a depressed nasal bridge, protruded lips, hypotrichosis and dry oral mucosa.5 The other group is Clauson's syndrome. It is genetically autosomal dominant. It is the hidrotic form of this disease. Prominent feature of this category is unaffected sweat glands.4,6 Different management strategies for the patient of ectodermal dysplasia include removable partial dentures, resin bonded bridges, fixed partial dentures, complete dentures, overdentures and implants retained prosthesis. Choosing the best treatment option for the patient can significantly improve function, appearance and satisfaction.7,8 In this case report, we present the treatment option that is not only cost effective for the poor patient but also preserves and maintains the bone which in turn provides retention and stability in the given prosthesis.","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"443 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128770096","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 Knowledge and Practices about Denture Hygiene among Complete Denture Wearers in Lahore City","authors":"Muhammad Asif Mushtaq, Junaid Altaf, M. A. Sheikh, Muhammad Waseem ullah Khan, A. Shah","doi":"10.25301/jpda.284.187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25301/jpda.284.187","url":null,"abstract":"ccording to latest demographic data, life expectancy has increased in both developing and developed countries. The proportion of older people has increased in correspondence to the total population. Approximately 600 million people are of 60 or above worldwide and this number is expected to be doubled by 2025. The process of ageing is relentless leading to inconsistent homeostasis, raised susceptibility to chronic diseases alongwith decreased reconciliation to external environmental stimuli which affects bodily organs and systems. All these aspects are consociated with more predisposition to systemic diseases and death.1,2 Several current studies indicate that association is existing between oral diseases and systemic chronic diseases.3 Agonies of old age can be reduced by treating oral diseases alongwith systemic chronic diseases. Despite many advancements in preventive and conservative dentistry, various oral diseases like dental caries, tooth wear lesions, periodontal diseases, trauma and tumors of the jaw lead to loss of many teeth and ultimately edentulism.2 The most common treatment worldwide for edentulism is removable complete denture.2,4 Maintenance of optimum oral health in denture wearers becomes more difficult which can lead to malodor, poor esthetics, accumulation of plaque/calculus on denture, soft tissue pathologies and even complete failure of the prosthesis. In complete denture wearers, poor oral health can be attributed to inadequate oral hygiene, poor 1. FCPS Resident, Department of Prosthodontics, de’Montmorency College of Dentistry Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore. 2. FCPS Resident, Department of Prosthodontics, de’Montmorency College of Dentistry Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore. 3. FCPS Resident, Department of Prosthodontics, de’Montmorency College of Dentistry Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore. 4. Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, de’Montmorency College of Dentistry Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore. 5. Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, de’Montmorency College of Dentistry Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore. Corresponding author: “Dr. Muhammad Asif Mushtaq” < dr.asif100@yahoo.com >","PeriodicalId":191918,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130731811","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}