{"title":"Youtube as an Information Source for Practitioners on Direct Diastema Closure Procedures","authors":"M. Buldur, Tuğba Misilli","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_189_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_189_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The aim of the study was to analyze the content and quality of clinical diastema closure videos related to the direct resin composite restoration technique available on YouTubeTM. Materials and Methods: The videos were determined using the words “diastema closure,” “teeth gap fill,” and “teeth gap close” in the YouTube™ search section. 300 videos were reviewed, and 55 of them were included in the study. Demographics of videos, interaction index, and viewing rates were evaluated. The videos were analyzed in three parameters in terms of content score (CS), technical features (TF), and global quality scale (GQS). Results: The dentist accounts took the first place (51%) in the distribution of those who uploaded the videos. The mean values of the videos from the evaluation criteria were 8.3/15p for CS, 3.1/5p for TF, and 2.7/5p for GQS. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between the viewing rates, TF, and GQS values (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Operational videos of diastema closure with direct composite resin restoration treatments should be uploaded to YouTube™ after approval by experts. In addition, the TF of operational videos needs to be better. Students should be warned about videos which contain insufficient information.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"136 - 142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49655837","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":"Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Levels in Peri-Implant Sulcular Fluid in Peri-Implantitis Patients as a Point-of-Care Biomarker: A Systematic Review","authors":"Shukra Paralkar, A. Benjamin, P. Naik","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_10_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_10_22","url":null,"abstract":"Levels of matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) in peri-implant sulcular fluid (PISF) increase to pathologically elevated levels in peri-implant diseases as a result of the destruction of peri-implant tissues. Active (a) and not latent (l) MMP-8 is shown to be truly representative of the disease progression. The objective of the study was therefore to evaluate if aMMP-8 levels in PISF predict the severity of peri-implant diseases in peri-implantitis patients and serve as a possible biomarker. A systematic review of the literature was performed using the PubMed/Medline and EBSCOhost databases. Studies concerning the use of aMMP-8 in the diagnosis of peri-implant disease that evaluated its effectiveness as a biomarker for peri-implant diseases were selected. The search strategy provided a total of 687 studies; only seven studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the present systematic review. The studies demonstrated significantly higher concentrations of aMMP-8 in PISF of peri-implantitis patients than in healthy controls. aMMP-8 was shown to be a more sensitive biomarker with a questionable correlation to gingival index in assessing peri-implant disease activity and progression. These findings imply the potential adjunctive use of aMMP-8 in the diagnosis of peri-implant disease either alone or along with other pro-inflammatory biomarkers.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"95 - 103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47714381","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}
G. Sarode, Meena M Kulkarni, Namrata Sengupta, S. Sarode, Musarrat J. Khatri
{"title":"Immunohistochemical Analysis of Unicystic Ameloblastoma and Dentigerous Cyst: A Comparative Study","authors":"G. Sarode, Meena M Kulkarni, Namrata Sengupta, S. Sarode, Musarrat J. Khatri","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_63_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_63_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Diagnosis of odontogenic cystic lesions is challenging because their lining epithelia, which are basically stratified squamous epithelia, resemble each other, especially when they become hyperplastic from an inflammatory reaction. The histological distinction between unicystic ameloblastomas (UAs) and certain non-neoplastic odontogenic cysts can be problematic. Thus, Notch 2 expression has been observed in this immunohistochemical study to discriminate reliably and objectively UA from dentigerous cysts (DCs) in routine practice. Literature search has shown that Notch 2 has not been studied in any of the odontogenic lesions to date, and this study is the first of its kind both nationally and internationally. Thus, the aim of this study is to determine whether Notch 2 can be used to discriminate reliably and objectively cystic jaw lesions in routine practice. Materials and Methods: A total of 26 paraffin-embedded tissues of 13 UA and 13 DC were included, and serial 3 or 4 μm sections were produced from paraffin blocks. One section from each tissue was stained with a routine stain, hematoxylin and eosin to re-evaluate the final histopathologic diagnosis and the other section was expended for immunohistochemistry. Results: The Notch 2 immunoexpression in UA and DC tissue sections demonstrated a mixed result. Four cases of DC showed strong expression, whereas two cases of UA strongly expressed Notch 2. Conclusion: Notch 2 can form a reliable marker in differentiating DC from unicystic ameloblastoma. Thus, the study proved the utility of Notch 2 in differentiating unicystic ameloblastoma from DC.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"126 - 130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47800193","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}
Malik Waheed, Rucha Pandya, Neema Shetty, A. Mathur, Ashish Bali, P. Pal
{"title":"Comparative evaluation of 3% Ginkgo biloba gel with 1% chlorhexidine gel as an adjunct to ultrasonic scaling in the treatment of gingivitis","authors":"Malik Waheed, Rucha Pandya, Neema Shetty, A. Mathur, Ashish Bali, P. Pal","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_28_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_28_22","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the efficacy of 3% Ginkgo biloba (Gb) gel with 1% chlorhexidine (CHX) gel as an adjunct to ultrasonic scaling (US) in patients having moderate-to-severe gingivitis. Materials and Methods: Forty subjects with moderate-to-severe gingivitis were selected and randomly divided into two groups: test (Gb) and control (CHX). The test subjects received 3% Gb gel along with US and the control subjects received 1% CHX along with US. Clinical parameters such as plaque index, gingival index, and papillary bleeding index were recorded at baseline (before US), 15th-day, and 30th-day posttreatment. Results: Both the groups presented significant reductions in the clinical parameters at 30th-day post-US when compared within the group. However, Gb gel group showed better results compared to CHX in intergroup comparison on 30th day. Conclusion: Gb gel shows similar results when compared to CHX as an adjunct to US in cases of gingivitis suggesting that it can be used as a herbal alternative to CHX.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"155 - 158"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46691033","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":"Comprehensive management of molar–incisor–hypomineralization by preventive, palliative, and restorative treatment modalities in a pediatric patient: A case report and literature review","authors":"Mohammad Khan","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_9_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_9_22","url":null,"abstract":"Molar–incisor–hypomineralization (MIH) is a developmental defect of enamel dental tissue caused by the disturbances in the maturation stage of amelogenesis. It usually affects the permanent first molars and incisors. In children, MIH condition clinically appears as the demarcated discolored hypomineralized defects of affected teeth, post-eruptive breakdown (PEB) of affected enamel, dentine exposure, hypersensitivity, increased susceptibility to dental caries and behavioral management challenges owing to dental anxiety/fear and dental esthetic concerns. This case report describes the comprehensive dental management of MIH in an 8-year-old male pediatric patient by conservative and noninvasive treatment approach with preventive, palliative, and restorative treatment modalities under nonpharmacological behavior management techniques.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"173 - 179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48005588","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 relationship between pharyngeal airway space and varying dimensions of maxilla and mandible","authors":"P. Anbarasu, Sararvana Subramanian, S. Priya","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_177_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_177_21","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Craniofacial abnormalities such as maxillary retrusion, mandibular retrognathism, short mandibular body, and downward and backward rotation of the mandible in hyperdivergent patients are considered to be the most important risk factor for upper airway obstruction. The aim of the study is to analyze the influence of maxillary and mandibular morphology on pharyngeal length. Materials and Methods: The study sample includes 146 pretreatment lateral cephalographs of both male and female patients aged between 18 and 30 years. The study sample was divided into three groups: Group I – Class I skeletal relationship, Group II – Class II, and Group III – Class III. Each group is further divided into three subgroups according to the growth pattern (A – horizontal, B – average, and C – vertical). The lateral cephalograms were traced both manually and digitally using FACAD imaging software. Results: Comparison of mean maxillary, mandibular, and airway dimensions done using one-way analysis of variance proclaims that the means of all the parameters of the study are statistically significant with P < 0.05 except the upper pharyngeal space. Pearson correlation test reveals a statistically significant positive correlation between the height of the ramus and the lower pharyngeal space. Conclusion: The upper pharyngeal space is reduced in Class III, and the lower pharyngeal space is reduced in Class II and Class III malocclusions. The airway dimension decreased in vertical growth pattern in all the skeletal malocclusion groups. Upper and lower pharyngeal space has a negative correlation with ANS-PNS (maxillary length) and length of the body of the mandible, respectively.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"66 - 72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43332872","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}
H. Mittal, Rajesh Singh, Ashish Pant, Pragati Singhal
{"title":"Descriptive study of dental diseases among patients visiting for dental care in a tertiary care center during COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"H. Mittal, Rajesh Singh, Ashish Pant, Pragati Singhal","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_159_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_159_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Recently, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected all aspects of life globally. The COVID-19 pandemic is an extremely testing time for dental health professionals dealing with a high oral disease burden and being at higher risk of COVID-19. The aim of this study was to report the pattern of dental diseases among patients visiting the Department of Dentistry at a tertiary care center in Rajasthan, India. Methodology: A descriptive analysis of dental outpatient department (OPD) records of a tertiary care center during COVID-19 epidemic lockdown duration in India for demographics, diagnosis, the severity of pain, and triage for the urgency of treatment need was carried out. Data were analyzed using Epi info 7 software. Results: The majority of the patients (30%) were in the age group of 31–45 years and 14.47% of patients were >60 years. The triage of patients according to the need of procedures revealed the majority (77.76%) were in the urgent category, while 4.82% were in the emergency category. The majority of patients (67.22%) visited for endodontic treatment, with the main diagnosis of symptomatic apical periodontitis. The majority of diseases had moderate-to-severe pain at presentation. Conclusion: The majority of dental OPD patients reported moderate-to-severe pain of dental origin and required urgent care. The main endodontic diagnosis was symptomatic apical periodontitis.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"19 - 23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41852317","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":"Cognizance of precision dental medicine among Indian dentists","authors":"M. Raizada, L. Rajpurohit, J. Bhogal","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_166_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_166_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Dental care providers play a pivotal role in administering precision dental medicine (PDM) to their patients. Nevertheless, the lack of acquaintance about pharmacogenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, etc., may restrict the ability of dentists to advise patients or employ test results. The objective of the study was to evaluate the cognizance of PDM among Indian dentists. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was designed. The questionnaire was sent to 500 Indian dentists through e-mail and social media. The results were analyzed by SPSS software version 19. Chi-square test was used to find the association between their qualifications/experience and knowledge of PDM. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Out of 500, 358 dentists reverted back to the questionnaire. While 122 (32%) dentists knew about this term, only one (0.81%) out of these 122 dentists used a biomarker assay and only one answered both the genomics-based questions correctly. Knowledge of PDM among dentists was independent of their qualifications or experience as suggested by results of Chi-square test (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Results of the study highlighted that knowledge about PDM is meager among practicing dentists in India. Nevertheless, all who knew about PDM understand its importance. Incorporation of PDM at undergraduate level will not only familiarize them but also motivate them to pick up this topic for research.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"24 - 28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41514281","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}
R. Srivastava, D. Pradhan, L. Sharma, B. Jyoti, Vishal Mehrotra
{"title":"Efficacy of 0.1% topical tacrolimus in the management of symptomatic geographic tongue: A placebo-controlled study","authors":"R. Srivastava, D. Pradhan, L. Sharma, B. Jyoti, Vishal Mehrotra","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_127_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_127_20","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Geographic tongue is characterized by erythematous patches with whitish margins across the surface of the tongue, with periods of exacerbation and remission that confer the typical migratory aspect of this entity. There is no definite treatment for geographic tongue as yet. The present study aims to evaluate the response of treatment with topical tacrolimus ointment 0.1% w/w (Protopic®) in geographic tongue. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study involving a total of 14 patients who were randomly divided into two groups, namely Group A and Group B, with 7 patients in each group. Patients were requested to apply 0.1% topical tacrolimus ointment (Protopic®) in an oral base on their lesions and an identical placebo. At each visit, the burning sensation was tested through the Visual Analog Scale and the treatment responses were tested through Tel Aviv-San Francisco Scale. Data were assessed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics version 21. Results: Patients in Group A (0.1% topical tacrolimus) depicted lower scores of burning sensation after the treatment as compared to Group B (placebo). The overall treatment response was significantly better in Group A than Group B. Conclusion: The results of the present study suggest that topical application of 0.1% tacrolimus is beneficial in the management of symptomatic geographic tongue.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"73 - 77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48489668","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}
Tulika Wakhloo, Srinivas Reddy, A. Chug, Arvind Kumar
{"title":"The possible link between cheilitis granulomatosa and oral health?","authors":"Tulika Wakhloo, Srinivas Reddy, A. Chug, Arvind Kumar","doi":"10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_188_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_188_21","url":null,"abstract":"This article highlights cheilitis granulomatosa (CG) of the upper lip in a 6-year-old female child with neglected oral hygiene. CG is a rare, idiopathic, chronic inflammatory disorder presenting as a diagnostic dilemma due to a wide array of etiological factors. There is no standard treatment and often unpredictable therapeutic responses and spontaneous recurrences are reported. This article emphasizes on providing specialized dental treatment for active oral infections as the first line of therapy, especially in pediatric patients as it may turn out to be a major shot in the arm.","PeriodicalId":31325,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research and Review","volume":"9 1","pages":"78 - 81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44685852","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}